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Helen Rogers hammers a nail Saturday morning at the Women Build, sponsored by Habitat for Humanity. Rogers of Rutherfordton and about 25 other women worked at the future home of Nathan and Amanda Norton on Florida Avenue in Spindale. For the story and more pictures of the Mother’s Day project see Page 1B.
SIDs remains a major threat By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer
FOREST CITY — Thirty-nine percent more North Carolina infants died of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, in 2008 than in the previous year and concerns have been raised among state officials tracking child deaths. SIDS deaths increased from 98 in 2007 to 136 in 2008. There were three SIDS deaths in Rutherford County in 2008; zero in Polk and two in McDowell County. There was one SIDS death in 2007 and from
2003-2007, there were 14 SIDS deaths in Rutherford County, reports according to the N.C. Health Statistics County Level Data. “The number of SIDS deaths does fluctuate from year to year, but the State Child Fatality Prevention Team is examining the 2008 cases in an attempt to identify a possible reason for this increase, and we will work with other agencies and organization to address the issues,” said Krista Ragan, researcher in the state medical examiner’s office. Please see SIDs, Page 6A
SPINDALE — Programs offered to high school students through Isothermal Community College may be a thing of the past should the proposed budget by Gov. Bev Perdue be passed by the North Carolina Legislature. Isothermal President Myra Johnson presented information on the governor’s proposed budget and how it might affect the college during the board of trustees meeting Tuesday night. “Because of the inavailability of money, legislators are looking at places to cut,” Dr. Johnson said. One of those areas is dual enrollment, which allows high school students to take college courses at no cost to the student. Programs offered to college students were affected by last year’s final budget — funding for general education courses, excluding math and science, offered to dual enrollment and Huskins students was eliminated. Students were notified and some were moved to courses offered through Learn and Earn, which are online college-credit courses. Learn and Earn, however, could be one of the programs eliminated in this year’s budget. “It is a huge issue,” Johnson said. “We got a lot of negative reactions, and it was not our decision — we were simply mandated by law to do these things.” Right now, Johnson said, the only thing that might be Please see ICC, Page 2A
Authority OKs repair on fuel leaks By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Daily Courier Staff Writer
RUTHERFORDDTON — Tiny holes in transfer lines are causing leaks in Rutherford County Airport’s Jet-A and low-lead fuel tanks. Airport Authority board members received a report on the matter from Fixed Base Operator Manager Greg Turner during their May meeting Tuesday night. The board learned that copper tubing and a pump motor at the airport’s fuel farms also needed to be replaced, and voted unanimously to authorize spending no more than $15,000 to repair the tanks and to handle some landscaping issues at Marchman Field. “In the Jet-A transfer system, we’ve had quite a bit of problems with the copper tubing lines in there now,” Turner said. “We have a vibration issue with the pump that we can’t figure out. It is causing those copper lines to shear pretty frequently and it is a constant maintenance issue. “The fix is replacing the solid copper lines with a braided, flexible hose that will move with the vibration instead of shearing off,” Turner said. “There are a couple of elbows in the steel piping that have leaks. They’re small pinhole leaks that will invariably get worse so they must be replaced.” Authority Chairman Alan Guffey explained that long-term plans call for the entire fuel farm to be replaced, but Please see Airport, Page 6A
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Judge Laura Bridges presents Jason Laughter with a “star” recognition in drug court recently.
Judge nominated for honor By LARRY DALE Daily Courier Staff Writer
RUTHERFORDTON — Laura “Suzy” Bridges, senior resident Superior Court judge for Judicial District 29A, which includes Rutherford and McDowell counties, is one of nine people nominated nationally for the Stanley M. Goldstein Drug Court Hall of Fame. Nominations to the Hall of Fame are made annually by members of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. Candidates must have a minimum of three nominations and at
least three years of service in the drug court field for consideration. Bridges worked to start a drug treatment court in District 29A, and it began in 2007 in both Rutherford and McDowell counties. The impetus for the special courts was the serious problem of the manufacture and use of methamphetamine in the two counties. One of those nominating Judge Bridges, David A. Chambers, assistant district attorney in N.C. Prosecutorial District Please see Judge, Page 6A
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sacred are early college high schools. Board Vice Chair David Herndon asked Johnson, did that mean Rutherford Early College High School (REaCH) was not at risk. “It is not being discussed for any changes at this point,” Johnson said. However, she added, if the superintendent had to cut the public school budget more, it could be possible the school system might look at cutting the program. “They are going to be between a rock and a hard place just like the legislators,” she said. “The long term effect could be, it would have a bearing on it.” Johnson also informed the board of a proposed consideration of the Joint Select Committee on State Funded Student Financial Aid. That committee is considering a proposal requiring all North Carolina Community Colleges to participate in the federal direct loan program. “That is language that could require us go into the direct lending business,” Johnson said. The college would have no control over who it could lend to, meaning if a student defaulted on a loan it could jeopardize federal funding. “Ninety percent of our students have funding,” she said, whether it be through grants such as the Pell Grant or other sources. If the recommendation is enacted, Johnson said, the North Carolina Community College System is requesting a start date of July 1, 2011. The governor has also recommended increasing the per credit hour tuition rate to $8 per hour, meaning students will have experienced a $16-per-credit-hour increase during the last two years. The system’s budget priority, Johnson said, is to reduce the recommended increase to only $5-per-credit-hour, and to set aside 25 percent to provide need-based financial aid to community college students. The board approved the local budget that will now go to county commissioners for approval, and includes a 2.5 percent increase. Last year the college did not request an increase in the local budget, and Vice President of Administrative Services Stephen Matheny said this year’s budget is set to hold the expense line items without any increases with the exceptions being increased requests in benefits and those reflected in the governor’s budget. “We’re not sure if those recommendations by the governor are what will be passed,” Matheny said. “There is an 8.8 percent increase in medical from $4,500 to $4,930 per employee, which is the cost to the college,” he continued. “The retirement contribution percentage has been increased from 8.75 to 10.7 percent.” Matheny said he believed the college would be
able to maintain its utility costs, due in part to an upcoming lighting retrofit of some buildings and because the college will for the first time operate on a four-day work week this summer. “We’ll be able to shut down most facilities so we can be very efficient from Thursday night to Monday morning around 1 a.m. until we bring the systems back up,” he said. The budget also includes a potential new position. “That deals with the Rutherfordton Elementary project,” Matheny said. “If we successfully negotiate the lease with Rutherford County Schools and move forward with the renovation, that would allow for a custodian there.” Johnson explained information about the proposed lease, which would allow the college use of the upper building at the old Rutherfordton Elementary campus. “It has about 17,000 square feet with 12 classrooms and some office space,” Johnson said. The space would be used for self-supporting classes and occupational education, areas where currently the college has maxed out its space. “We currently have our English as a Second Language classes in the white house, which is not a great facility,” she said. “Our basic skills programs need more room.” The college’s new lifelong learning coordinator, she continued, is looking at new programs that could be offered but currently there is no space. The college would spend about $110,000 on renovating that portion of the building, which would include painting, carpeting and heating and air in some rooms. Board Member Ron Giles asked where the money to complete the renovations would come from, and Matheny explained the college would request to be able to use some of its capitol reserve from the county. Currently there is around $300,000 still in the account, which is the residual from the lifelong learning building and also any remaining funds that are carried over each year. “It’s a fairly minor investment when you are looking at cost per square footage to construct,” Johnson said. The board approved the lease, along with personnel policies dealing with hiring procedures, personnel salaries, employee eudcational benefits and personnel records management. In other business, the board heard a presentation from faculty who traveled to India through World View and an update on WNCW. The board is scheduled to meet in a joint meeting with the Rutherford County Commissioners on May 24, and will hold its regularly scheduled board quarterly board meeting on Aug. 24. Contact Flynn via e-mail at aflynn@thedigitalcourier.com.
Ellenboro will pay water bond By LARRY DALE Daily Courier Staff Writer
ELLENBORO — Aldermen on Tuesday unanimously voted to pay off the water bond out of the town’s water and sewer checking account. The payoff amount, as of June 1, will be $172,775, according to information provided to the board by Don Heath, the town’s auditor. He wrote, “In my opinion, it would be extremely prudent to pay off this debt at the time of the June 1, 2010, payment.” His advice to pay the debt is contingent on there being no prepayment penalty. He added that the checking account balance of $230,000 on April 10 would indicate that account could sustain the payoff and the utility service contract payment of $20,362. He commented that it may be necessary to transfer a $27,000 certificate of deposit and forfeit the interest it would have earned. The vote to make the payoff is dependent on not having to pay a prepayment penalty. The board also unanimously voted to hire McCurry Paving to do work on Morningside Drive and Hill Street for $14,000. The work is required in the wake of installing the sewer system, board member Jim Rhyne said. McCurry Paving will have to raise the road in some places and fix manholes. The $14,000 was for work on Morningside Drive only, but there were assurances that what was left over
could be used to fix potholes on Hill Street. Also, the board voted to provide $500 from town funds for Big Day. The money is traditionally used to buy one-day event insurance. Board member Mike Rhyne asked if insurance savings could be had by having the town take over sponsorship of Big Day, on the Fourth of July, from the Ellenboro Woman’s Club. But since the town doesn’t have an insurance quote yet, the savings were uncertain. So, for now, the club retains sponsorship of the celebration. The board has been considering buying bulletproof glass for the Town Hall office. Board member Sandra Butler Weeks talked with Forest City Glass about the cost. Forest City Glass does not keep that glass in stock, but provided a price of at least $4,000. The board decided to table the matter for now. Board member Allan “Bunt” Black told the board that budget work would begin soon, and a budget workshop would be set. In public comments, Henry Oaks complained about high water bill charges and having to pay for sewer service even though he doesn’t need it. He said he had 108 signatures “from people that feel the way I do.” The board took no action, but Jim Rhyne said Oaks’ water meter could be changed out to make sure the meter reading was not wrong. Contact Dale via e-mail at ldale@thedigitalcourier.com
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Airport seeks artist for exhibit ASHEVILLE — The Asheville Regional Airport Authority is seeking artists for the next Art in the Airport exhibit. Western North Carolina artists are featured in this rotating exhibit program in a dedicated gallery space as well as throughout the airport terminal. A new interactive online application form, which can be found at www.flyavl.com, now makes it easier for artists to apply for the show, which will be on display from June 25, 2010, until Oct. 12, 2010. There is no fee to submit artwork, and all pieces are judged by area arts professionals. Artists are invited to submit between four and 10 pieces of artwork in any medium, bearing in mind that artwork must be suitable for all audiences. Applications must be received by Friday, May 21, 2010. To be considered for Art in the Airport, artists must reside in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania or Yancey Counties. Visit www.flyavl.com to learn more and apply, or e-mail art@flyavl.com for more information. Isothermal Community College students were honored on awards day recently.
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SPINDALE – Dozens of Isothermal Community College’s finest students were lauded for their exceptional academic efforts recently. The annual Awards Day ceremony was held on Friday, April 16, in the Library Auditorium.
The students, along with their friends and families, were welcomed by Dr. Myra Johnson, Isothermal’s president. Johnson congratulated the students for displaying exceptional commitment to their studies at the college. The awards, presented by the faculty members who nominated the various students, were given to: Office Administration – Cathy Diane Walker Medical Office Administration – Anita Lynn Wilson Computer Information Technology – Cindy Jarvis Networking Technology – Ian C. Blalock Accounting and Economics – Kathy F. Pierce Business Administration – Kenneth Lance White Freshman English – Donna Roberts Public Speaking – Allen Hadden Sophomore English – Laura
Collins Pre-Allied Health Biology – Allison Hooper Biology –Thadd Hodge Chemistry – Bethanie S. Lister Organic & Biochemistry – Adriana N. Ukei Mathematics – Mike Nitz Astronomy – Charles Wilson Physics– Chad Cooper Psychology – Laura Collins Academic Development SelfEnrichment – David Pritchard Advertising and Graphic Design – Katie Marie Head Criminal Justice Technology – Andie Jo Edwards Computer Engineering Technology– Samantha A. Ruff Electronics Engineering Technology – Paul W. Poteat Broadcasting and Production Technology – Jermaine L. Price Building Construction Technology – Robert B. Harrill Early Childhood Education – Pam Whitesides Early Childhood Teacher Associate – Michelle C. Whitecotton Machining Technology – Virgil Radu Manufacturing Technology – Peter White Industrial Systems Technology – Chris Harton Mechanical Engineering
Technology –Steve Rhoads Mechanical Drafting Technology – Brandon Z. Murray Michael Osborne was recognized as recipients of the North Carolina Community College System Academic Excellence Award. Each year, a student from each of the state’s 58 community colleges earns this high honor. They are recognized with a reception in the Governor’s Mansion in Raleigh. This year’s Outstanding Students were also named. In Arts & Sciences, they are Brandon B. Shehan, Meriana Matheny, Billy Saylers and David Caulder. In Business Sciences, they are Maureen Seibler, Ian Blalock, Tangie M. Jones and Linda Joyce Farris. In Applied Sciences & Technology, they are Jermaine L. Price, James R. Greene, Andie Jo Edwards and Tim Porter. The recipients of the State Employees Credit Union Scholarship, Samantha Shehan and Amanda Wilson, were also recognized, as was the recipient of the William V. Lee Memorial Scholarship, Amanda Wilson. Rhonda Davis, an instructor in Business Sciences, coordinated the event.
Kids Day set at Health Department FOREST CITY — Kid’s Day at the Rutherford County Health Department is Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sponsored by the health department and Rutherford County Head Start, kindergarten physicals will be administered by appointment only. Call 287-6100 to make appointment. Cost will be $30 if child does not have Medicaid. Exams are also done on a sliding fee scale based on parent’s income. Required kindergarten immunizations and required 6th grade dtap vaccines will be administered at no cost. Please bring immunization record, social security number, and Medicaid or insurance cards. Other agencies will be there with information about their services.
Tree assistance sign-up scheduled RUTHERFORDTON — Orchardists and nursery tree growers can begin applying for benefits under the Tree Assistance Program according to Dianne Davis, USDA Farm Service Agency Executive Director. The sign-up began Monday at Rutherford Farm Service Agency (FSA) office, 121 Laurel Drive, Rutherfordton. The phone number is (828) 2874220 ext. 2. The program helps orchardists and nursery tree growers replant and get back on their feet after natural disasters. Eligible losses must have occurred on or after Jan. 1, 2008, and before Oct. 1, 2011. Contact your county FSA office or the website at www.fsa.usda. gov.
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Our Views Education must remain priority
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orth Carolina is struggling to make ends meet as a result of the recession and lawmakers are going back to work this week to finalize a budget for the next fiscal year. Gov. Beverly Perdue has submitted her proposal and already there is much concern across the state, especially among educators in the state’s public school systems and technical colleges. The governor’s budget proposal will hit those entities hard. In Rutherford County, school officials are projecting the loss of possibly more than 100 positions in the public schools if the budget is approved as it now stands. Isothermal Community College is also facing significant cuts that could eliminate some great programs.. Gov. Perdue’s budget is not likely to be passed as it is. In North Carolina, legislators take their role in the budget process very seriously and both the Senate and the House will have their own spending plans on the table. Many across the state will be watching to see whether this legislature will keep the focus of our state squarely where it needs to be — on education. We must do all that we can to keep our schools and technical colleges moving forward, not stepping back.
Our readers’ views School nurses saluted for their on going work To the editor: In celebration of National School Nurse Day on May 12 the School Nurse Association of North Carolina commends school nurses throughout our state for their numerous efforts to help keep kids healthy and ready to learn. As part of those efforts, North Carolina school nurses have joined the National Association of School Nurses’ Voices of Meningitis campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of meningococcal disease and importance of vaccination in our communities. Although rare, meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and take the life of a child in just a single day. Health officials recommend vaccination for preteens and teens 11 through 18 years of age and college freshmen living in dormitories. Yet, only 30 percent of teens 13-17 years of age in North Carolina received the recommended meningococcal vaccine, which is why the School Nurse Association of North Carolina has committed to raising awareness among our community. Parents with children who have not yet been immunized against meningococcal disease should schedule a vaccination appointment with their child’s healthcare provider or their public health department as soon as possible. School nurses are on the front line with students every day. Sometimes, we are the only health-care professionals children see in non-emergency situations. National School Nurse Day is an opportunity to recognize all
the contributions school nurses make to improve the health and success of our state’s children. Robin York RN BSN NCSN Rutherford County Schools
Says USI should be cheered, not sued To the editor: I was greatly disturbed by the recent front page article in this paper which maligned United Southern Industries and the Bennett family. The Bennett family has been an integral element in Rutherford for more than 40 years and have contributed greatly to the local economy. Before filing suit against USI and embarrassing the family in the newspaper, it probably would have been good for the city council to consider the past contributions of USI and the Bennett family to Forest City and Rutherford County. In order to not further embarrass the family, I asked Joe Bennett for company information and permission to print this letter. The following data will no doubt surprise each of you, as it did me. In the past 20 years USI has paid the following: payroll ($129 million), city and county taxes ($1 million), city utilities ($14 million) and a considerable amount to local venders. This comes to a total of more than $135 million that USI has paid out to people and businesses in Rutherford County in the past 20 years, and the total is much greater when the full 40 years that they have been here is taken into account. It should be noted that USI sells 100 percent of its production outside Rutherford County; therefore, all the money that is used to pay these bills comes
from outside Rutherford County. Manufacturing firms such as USI have a positive cash flow to Rutherford County. Rather than filing suit, the Council might consider organizing an event to honor and thank the Bennett family for their contribution to Forest City and Rutherford County. Carl Parton Rutherfordton
Praises candidate for picking up his signs To the editor: Early Wednesday morning, while the Tuesday primary results were still warm, I saw one of the successful candidates, Rob Bole, picking up his signs. He took a big step toward getting my vote with that action. It would be great if every candidate is as diligent about picking up their signs. Jim Brown Forest City
Offers thoughts for driver who hit dog To the editor: To the young woman in the white minivan/suv who struck someone’s dog on Puzzle Creek Road aroud 6:15 p.m. on Monday May 10. I just want to say you could have been more caring for the poor animal you just hit and for the upset owner as well. You just seemed more concerned for your vehicle. You could have at least apologized to the dogs owner. The dog was still alive, lying in the rain, and you kept saying it was dead. What was really classy of you was getting back in your vehicle and just driving away. Way to go “small town friendly.” Jeff Reynolds Bostic
ABC debate shows local influence on state solons RALEIGH – A recent legislative review of North Carolina’s governmentcontrolled system of alcohol sales proved just how much influence local governments have over the lawmaking crowd in the state capital. The review began after some eye-catching abuses by local officials who oversee Alcohol Beverage Control stores in New Hanover and Mecklenburg counties. In Mecklenburg County, a liquor supplier picked up the bill for a lavish party for local ABC system employees. In New Hanover County, profitable stores translated into extravagant salaries for the local supervisor and his son. As legislators met, talk of liquor store privatization was being batted about. Legislators looked at an ear-
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lier study in which legislative staffers called for more state control and consolidation of local ABC boards. By the time it completed its review, the legislative study committee wasn’t quite so bold. It recommended only that the state ABC Commission set performance standards and training requirements for local ABC officials. On the same day that the legislative committee made its recommendation, a budget review group appointed by Gov. Beverly Perdue issued its own, more aggres-
sive proposals. It called for limitations on local salaries, additional powers for the state ABC Commission to close underperforming stores and requirements that local ABC officials comply with state ethics rules. In trying to understand why two groups studying the same problems came to vastly different conclusions, it’s worth considering the respective backgrounds of each. Many legislators began their political lives as town or city council members, or county commissioners. Even those who didn’t typically consider town and county governments among their most important constituents. With local government considered the government that is closest to the people, state legislators usually don’t
ignore the wishes of those representatives of local government. Town aldermen and county commissioners are also people with whom legislators socialize, go to church, chat with at local political functions. Local government officials weren’t happy with the talk of liquor sales privatization or more state control. For many, liquor sales help boost their budget bottom lines. In communities where sales aren’t substantial enough to generate much cash, the ABC stores still represent a little fiefdom to control. Perdue’s Budget Reform and Accountability Commission, on the other hand, is heavily weighted with business executives and former business executive. Just one member, Norma Houston, has held a local government position.
Houston was Dare County attorney for a few years. Of course, just because one group of legislators recommends a set of watered-down proposals doesn’t mean that their counterparts in the legislature won’t go in different direction. The proposals from Perdue’s commission will put pressure on legislators to consider broader reforms. But you can bet that any legislators who back bills infringing on local government power will be getting calls from fellow elected officials back home. If the telephone calls don’t have the intended effect, perhaps a chat at church or a few words over a plate of barbecue will. Mooneyham is executive director of the Capitol Press Association.
The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Obituaries
Town manager in WNC resigns
Nadine Frady
attorney, and a phone message left at his home was not immediately returned.
Nadine Tessnair Frady, 89, of Rutherfordton, died Monday, May 10, 2010, at Ridge. Coast Guard seeks Willow Born in Rutherford County, missing boaters she was a daughter of the late William Byrd Green and FORT MACON (AP) — Coast Guard helicopters and Lucy Earwood Green. She was a homemaker and planes are searching for two boaters after their vessel was a member of Sandy Level found capsized off the North Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was Carolina coast. preceded in death by her The Coast Guard says the search was launched Tuesday husband of 49 years, Vester morning after a passing boat Tessnair. Survivors include four sons, found a 31-foot Fountain powerboat overturned about William Tessnair of Forest City, Thurmone Tessnair 30 miles south of Cape of the Shiloh community, Lookout National Seashore. A man suffering from hypo- and Joe Tessnair and Gary Tessnair, both of Spindale; thermia was clinging to the four daughters, Juanita capsized boat and reported Bunnell of Bostic, Dorothy two other people had been Yelton of Spindale, and Lora aboard. The Coast says the boat capsized Monday morn- Turner and Angie Lawter, ing and both missing boaters both of Rutherfordton; one brother, Amos Green of were wearing life jackets. Kings Mountain; one sister, A helicopter and plane Elsie Brewer of Lincolnton; crews from Elizabeth City are working with a boat from 26 grandchildren; 41 greatgrandchildren; and two Fort Macon and the Coast great-great-grandchildren. Guard Cutter Beluga. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sandy Level Baptist Church with the Revs. Robert Hensley and Hubert Street officiating. rants for breaking and enter- Interment will follow in ing, larceny after breaking the church cemetery. The and entering and two counts family will receive friends of injury to personal propWednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. erty; placed under a $35,000 at Harrelson Funeral Home. secured bond. (FCPD) At other times, the family n Jeremy Wright, 24, of will be at their respective Hill Street, Forest City’ homes. charged with attempted Memorials may be made breaking and entering, resist, to Hospice of Rutherford obstruct and delay, and on County, P.O. Box 336, Forest a fugitive warrant; placed City, NC 28043. under a $25,000 secured bond. (FCPD) Online condolences www.harreln James Boatright, 43, sonfuneralhome.com. of 651 N. Washington St.; charged with misdemeanor Katherine Graham probation violation; placed under a $15,000 secured Katherine Laverne bond. (Probation) Graham, 85, of Spindale, n Erby Jack Padgett, 33, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, of 214 Baxter Way; charged at Rutherford Hospital. with three counts of misA native of Rutherford demeanor probation violaCounty, she was a daughtion; placed under a $15,000 ter of the late Alpheus and secured bond. (Probation) Daisey Jackson Graham. n Linnes Lavon Patterson, She retired from United 33, of 781 Withrow Road; Southern Industries and charged with misdemeanor attended Fellowship Holiness child abuse; released on a Church. $1,000 unsecured bond. She is survived by one niece (RCSD) and three nephews. n Brandon Tew Greene, Graveside services will be 17, of 248 Aydlotte Road; held at 4:15 p.m. Thursday in charged with weapons on the Spindale cemetery with educational property and the Rev. Leon Brown officisimple assault; freed on a ating. The family will receive custody release. (RCSD) friends from 3 to 4 p.m. at Crowe’s Mortuary. n Roger Deshawn Edgerton, 17, of 309 First St.; Online condolences www. crowemortuary.com. charged with simple possession of schedule VI controlled substance; freed on a custody Holly Repasky release. (RCSD) Holly Ann Repasky, 29, forn Holly Renee Laughter, merly of Rutherfordton, died 22, of 538 High Shoals Saturday, May 8, 2010. Church Road; charged with Arrangements are incomobtain controlled substance plete and will announced by by fraud, misdemeanor larCrowe’s Mortuary. ceny and break or enter a motor vehicle; placed under Thomas Yelton a $5,000 secured bond. (RCSD) Thomas Leonard Yelton, 81, died April 30, 2010, in Bowling Green, Ky. Citations A native of Rutherford n Dorothy Adams, County’s Westminster com68, of Collette Street, Rutherfordton; cited for lar- munity, he was a son of Gordon Leonard and Mary ceny; released on a written McBrayer Yelton. promise to appear. (FCPD) He attended R-S Central High School and served as EMS/Rescue a corporal in the Marine n The Rutherford County EMS responded to 25 E-911 THE DAILY COURIER calls Monday.
Police Notes Man facing more burglary charges
RUTHERFORDTON — A Rutherfordton man who was arrested last week by the Forest City Police Department on vehicle breaking and entering and larceny charges is now facing charges in connection with Rutherfordton break-ins too. Jordan Paul Wilson, 20, of 541 Oak Springs Road, Rutherfordton, was charged Tuesday by the Rutherfordton Police Department with nine counts of breaking and entering a motor vehicle and nine counts of larceny. He was placed under a $90,000 secured bond on those charges. The RPD warrants were served on Wilson at the Rutherford County Jail. A first court appearance on those counts was scheduled Tuesday in District Court.
Sheriff’s Reports
n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 135 E-911 calls Monday. n Robert Owen Byars reported damage to a mailbox.
Rutherfordton
n The Rutherfordton Police Department responded to 27 E-911 calls Monday.
Spindale
n The Spindale Police Department responded to 26 E-911 Monday.
Lake Lure
n The Lake Lure Police Department responded to three E-911 calls Monday.
Forest City
n The Forest City Police Department responded to 70 E-911 calls Monday. n Sue Griffin reported a larceny. n Tony Lowrance reported a missing juvenile. The juvenile was located and returned to her residence. n Robbie Murray reported a dog bite. n An employee of Dino’s Pizza, on South Church Street, reported a larceny. The incident occurred on Oak Street. n Thomas Sunday reported a breaking and entering to an auto and larceny. n Teresa Ludwig reported an attempted breaking and entering. (See arrest of Wright.) n Rashada Blanton reported damage to property and vandalism. n An officer of the Forest City Police Department reported a larceny. The incident occurred on Memorial Drive. (See arrest of Adams.)
Arrests
n Heather Owens, 26, of J.M. Lovelace Road, Ellenboro; arrested on war-
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WEST JEFFERSON (AP) — A northwestern North Carolina town manager has resigned following his arrest on several charges, including driving while impaired. The Winston-Salem Journal reports that West Jefferson town manager Greg McGinnis submitted his resignation on May 4, and Mayor Dale Hudler announced it on Monday night. The board of aldermen voted 5-0 to accept it. Town finance manager Brantley Price was appointed interim town manager. McGinnis was arrested April 27. The state Highway Patrol says the town-owned car McGinnis was driving hit a utility pole. He was charged with DWI, hit and run, failure to stop for property damage and carrying a concealed gun. McGinnis has a July 29 court date. A court clerk didn’t know if he has an
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n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue responded to no E-911 calls Monday.
Fire Calls n Forest City firefighters responded to two motor vehicle accidents, to an industrial fire alarm and to a house fire call, which was a false alarm. n Rutherfordton firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident. n Spindale firefighters responded to a house fire call, which was a false alarm. n Sandy Mush firefighters responded to a structure fire call, which was a false alarm. They received assistance from Cliffside and SDO firefighters.
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Corps during World War II. He attended Brevard College and received his bachelor of science degree from Clemson University in 1952. Mr. Yelton worked for Stonecutter Mills in Spindale for several years before beginning a 25-year career with Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. He finished his career with Firestone in Bowling Green, as manager of textile operations. He later worked for Camping World, Inc. as a purchasing manager and retired in 1995. He also led an active civic life and was an elder in The Presbyterian Church of Bowling Green. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Doris Harrill Yelton; two sons, Bruce, of Charlotte, and Gary, of Louisville, Ky.; a brother, Emerson McBrayer Yelton; and one grandson. Funeral services were held in Bowling Green.
Deaths Bill Stanton GARNER, N.C. (AP) — Bill Stanton, a defensive and offensive lineman on the Ottawa Rough Riders team that won the Canadian Grey Cup championship in 1951, has died. He was 86. Stanton spent three seasons, from 1950-52, playing for the Rough Riders. He also played for the 1949 Buffalo Bills of the All-America Football Conference. Stanton was a World War II veteran, and awarded the Bronze Star during the Battle of the Bulge. He eventually became an associate professor of forestry at North Carolina State. John Hardin ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — A former mayor in one of South Carolina’s largest cities has died. Former Rock Hill Mayor John Hardin was 89 when he died Monday. Rock Hill Mayor Doug Echols says Hardin had a lasting impact on the city’s development. Echols says Hardin was instrumental in establishing the local airport and was an advocate for local schools and the community’s
Thomas Leonard Yelton Thomas Leonard Yelton, age 81, the son of the late Gordon Leonard and Mary McBrayer Yelton, died on April 30th, 2010 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Mr. Yelton was a native of Rutherford County from the Westminster Community. He is survived by his wife of sixty years Doris Harrill Yelton; and his sons, Bruce of Charlotte, NC and Gary of Louisville, KY. He is also survived by his brother, Emerson McBrayer Yelton and sister-in-law, Lois Allen Yelton of Greensboro, NC; and one grandson, Mr. Samuel M. E. Yelton. Mr. Yelton attended Central High School in Rutherfordton and during World War II served as a corporal in the US Marine Corp. He attended Brevard College and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University in 1952. He worked for Stonecutter Mills in Spindale for several years before beginning a twenty-five year career with Firestone Tire & Rubber Company that led him and his family to reside in Argentina and Brazil. Mr. Yelton finished his career with Firestone in Bowling Green, Kentucky as manager of textile operations in that city. He began a second career with Camping World, Inc. as purchasing manager and retired from that company in 1995. Tom Yelton led an active civic life as member of multiple organizations and serving as President of the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce and as an Elder in The Presbyterian Church of Bowling Green. Paid obit.
parks. Echols says Hardin gained nationwide respect while serving as president of the U.S. League of Savings Institutions in the 1970s. Erica Blasberg LAS VEGAS (AP) — LPGA golfer Erica Blasberg died Sunday in a Las Vegas suburb according to police and her agent. Henderson police spokesman Keith Paul said Monday that authorities were investigating the 25-year-old Blasberg’s death. It was not immediately clear whether foul play was involved. Paul said police responded to a 911 call and were dispatched to Blasberg’s suburban three-bedroom house around 3 p.m. on Sunday. Paul declined to say who made the call, saying it was part of the investigation. Blasberg’s agent, Chase Callahan, confirmed her death but declined to provide details. Blasberg played her only LPGA Tour event this year two weeks ago in Mexico and tied for 44th. She found greater success in college, winning six times in two years at the University of Arizona and playing on the Curtis Cup team in 2004. She turned professional that year. LPGA spokesman David Higdon called Blasberg’s death a “tough hit” for women’s golf. “She was a very popular player and well-liked and we’re going to miss her,” Higdon said.
Nadine Tessnair Frady Nadine Tessnair Frady, age 89, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Monday, May 10, 2010 at Willow Ridge. Nadine was born on January 13, 1921 in Rutherford County to the late William Byrd Green and Lucy Earwood Green. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting, picking cotton and loving her family. She was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Vester Tessnair; two sons, James Tessnair and Jimmy Tessnair; two daughters, Lucy Tessnair and Tammy Lee; three brothers, Fay Green, W.B. Green and Clarence Green; three sisters, Effie Atchley, Ellie Flynn and Susan Tankersly; two grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Survivors include four sons, William Tessnair and wife, Eva, of Forest City, Thurmone Tessnair and wife, Carol of Shiloh, Joe Tessnair and wife, Karen of Spindale and Gary Tessnair and wife, Jackie of Spindale; four daughters, Juanita Bunnell and husband, Lloyd of Bostic, Dorothy Yelton of Spindale, Lora Turner and husband, Roger of Rutherfordton and Angie Lawter and husband, Jerry, Jr. also of Rutherfordton; one brother, Amos Green and wife, Lillian of Kings Mountain; one sister, Elsie Brewer of Lincolnton, NC. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the Sandy Level Baptist Church with Reverend Robert Hensley and Reverend Hubert Street officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Harrelson Funeral Home. At other times they will be at their respective homes. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the family of Nadine Tessnair Frady. An online guest registry is available at: www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Paid obit.
6A — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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Red Cross The following blood drives are scheduled: May 12 — Rutherford Hospital, 288 S. Ridge Crest Ave., Rutherfordton, noon to 5 p.m., call 286-5338; May 17 — Red Cross Rutherford Chapter, 838 Oakland Road, Forest City, 2 to 6:30 p.m., call at 2875916; May 24 — Spindale United Methodist Church, 3 to 7 p.m., call 245-8554; May 27 — Rutherford County Government, 289 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, noon to 4:30 p.m., call 287-6145; May 31 — Lowe’s, 184 Lowes Blvd., Forest City, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., call 351-1023; All presenting donors will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a cruise for two.
Miscellaneous Booster meeting: Forest City Owls Boosters will meet Thursday, May 13, 6 p.m., special guest, Owls Coach Matt Hayes; membership $25 per person; for information, contact Cecil Geer at 919-0000. Senior Dance: Thursday, May 13, 7 to 10 p.m., at the Moose Lodge; dances are held the second and fourth Thursday each month; senior citizens (ages 50 and up) welcome; for information call 289-5852. CPC Festival: Saturday, May 15, 11:30 to 3:30 p.m.; at Crowe Park; the Animal Shelter and Community Pet Center office will be closed on this day. Family portraits: Colorcraft will be at Mount Pleasant Church in Union Mills on Saturday, May 15. Family portraits $5 per sitting. Call 305-8817 for an appointment. Beginner Shag lessons: Sponsored by Rutherford County Shag Club, beginning Monday, May 17. For information call 287-9228. HARC book sale: Homeschool Association of Rutherford/Polk Counties annual used book sale on Monday, May 24, 6:30 p.m., at Second Baptist Church in Rutherfordton; great deals on homeschool materials. Low-cost rabies clinic: Saturday, June 12, noon to 1 p.m.; Thunder Road Animal Hospital; $10 cash, one-year rabies; $12 cash, threeyear rabies; other discounted vaccines available; call 286-0033.
Fundraisers Dinner and movie benefit: For Leah Hedgpath, daughter of Pastor Bobby Hedgpath; Saturday, May 22, Harmon Street Baptist Church, 398 Harmon St., Forest City; meal 6:30 p.m.; Movie begins at 8 p.m.; Donations accepted; all proceeds will go toward medical expenses. Dinner theatre: Saturday, May 15, 5:30 p.m.; Union Mills Clubhouse; the youth of Mt. Pleasant and New Forest Chapel churches will present “When Candles Talk”; meal and play $8 per person. Golf tournament: Sponsored by VFW Harold Hawkins Post 5204; Saturday, June 5, shotgun start 1 p.m., Dogwood Valley Golf Course, 328 Dogwood Valley Road, Forest City; captain’s choice; entry fee $40 per player; contact Jimmy Reynolds at 657-5645 to sign up; rain date June 12; all proceeds will be used to assist local veterans. Fishing tournament: Saturday, June 5, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m, at the old Robbins Catfish Farm, 777 HarrisHolly Springs Road; $100 cash prize given every hour; sponsored by the Brotherhood group of First Baptist Church, Bostic; for information, call 289-2813, 447-3461, or 429-0583. 4th Annual yard sale: Saturday, June 12, 6 to 11 a.m., at Big Dave’s Family Sea Food; Wayne Rollins of Rollins Cafeteria will be selling pancake breakfast for $6 per person (plus tax); ages 3-10, $3; all you can eat; yard sale, sponsored by Eaton Corporation, includes all Relay teams; contact Wavolyn Norville at 286-7770 to reserve space; all proceeds go toward ACS Relay For Life.
29A, wrote, “Although tough and demanding, I saw a level of compassion and understanding from Judge Bridges which I had not previously experienced in my 30 plus years of dealing with mostly ‘lock ’em up’ judges.” He added, “All participants in our Drug Court admire and respect Judge Bridges including those who do not succeed. Although demanding strict compliance, she embraces all participants with a motherly love that many, if not most, have never known. In court she steps down from the bench to hold their children so they can proudly place their stars upon the recognition board. They feel her pain when they disappoint her. Probably the greatest regret of those who do not complete our program is disappointing Judge Bridges. When a participant is terminated from Drug Court, Suzy’s tears are real and sincere.” Drug Treatment Court Administrator and Judicial Assistant Cindy Wharton wrote that the judge was determined that both Rutherford
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Since 1994, the N.C. Back to Sleep Campaign has informed families, childcare providers, health and social service providers and policy makers about this leading cause of infant death and about steps they can take to help protect infants. Rutherford/Polk Partnership for Children staff and board members talked about the increase in SIDS deaths and the “Back to Sleep” campaign at its recent meeting. The cause of SIDS is unknown, but the risk can be reduced, health officials believe, if a baby is put to sleep on its back in a crib, on a firm mattress, without fluffy pillows, blankets or stuffed animals. The risk of SIDS is greater if infants co-sleep with adults in a bed or a sofa, health officials believe. Of 136 N.C. infants who died of SIDS in 2008, 58 were sleeping with an adult when they were found not breathing.
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the tanks there could be reused in a new structure. “If we do our new containment area within (Environmental Protection Agency) rules, we can reuse the single-wall tanks,” Board member Mike Price said. “Going forward, there’s going to be a transition period from the end of the 100 low-lead world we’ve been in all these years, that will require a third tank. Whether it is swift fuel or whoever ends up the standard there will be a period of years of overlap. Even if we’re going to do a new fuel farm with a new tank, we need to take care of these tanks
Prayer breakfast: Saturday, June 5, Union Mills Clubhouse; sponsored by Mount Pleasant CME Church, Union Mills. Memorial Day service: Sunday, June 6, Harris Baptist Church; worship service 11 a.m.; Rev. George Whitmire, pastor of the church, will speak; lunch will be served at 1 p.m.; Afternoon singing at 2, with the Master Singers of Chesnee, S.C.
in her insistence on introducing drug courts to a community unreceptive to an approach offering opportunity rather than punishment for the criminals perceived as a blight on the community. Her confident, persistent approach encouraged changes in community attitudes toward addiction, and alcoholism.” Bridges received her law degree from Campbell University in 1993. She began her legal career at 16 as a secretary in a Rutherford County law firm, and also has worked as a paralegal, lawyer in private practice, District Court judge and now Superior Court judge. The nominee selected for the honor will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during the annual conference, June 2-5, in Boston.
Officials say, the connection between unsafe sleep and SIDS have become more well known since 1994 “Back to Sleep” campaign encouraged parents to put infants on their backs to sleep. Smart Start’s Program Director Cathy Brooks said all day cares in Rutherford and Polk counties diligently put infants on their backs to sleep. “They are doing a good job with ‘Back to Sleep’ and are offering training in several areas,” she said. She said there could possibly be a gap in getting the information to all parents. She said even if families think it is a cultural thing for an infant to sleep with parents, it is safer to put the baby on its back in the crib. Brooks also said day cares are distributing information to parents about the need to put infants on their backs to sleep. “We’ve packed several pieces of information together for parents and are taking them to all child care homes. We want to make sure this information gets into the child’s hands,” she said.
Helen White, Smart Start board member and nursing supervisor at the Rutherford Health Department said, “Back to Sleep” is reinforced through the child birth classes at the health department. Jolene Guffey, nursing supervisor at the Birth Place, Rutherford Hospital, said new parents are encouraged to put their new babies on their backs to sleep and also to put them in a bed of their own. “That is so important,” Guffey said. SIDS is the third leading cause of infant deaths overall, but for infants ages 1 to 12 months of age, SIDS is the primary cause of death. Each year in North Carolina, approximately 100 families experience the tragedy of SIDS.
because we’re going to need them.” In other business, the board discussed the possibility of replacing the state-permitted well at the field. The current well location is going to be covered by the western hangar expansion project. “The well across the road has to go away and the site has to be graded. It has to be abandoned according to the state’s rules and have gravel put into it,” Price said. “We must have a new well site on record that is out of the way of any expansion plan. We’ve either got to spend the money to put in a well to get us through the next two or three years waiting on a Broad River Water Authority line, or convince BRWA to bring us a line. This is one of those things this board
probably should’ve been working to get a water line in here several years ago. Now we’ve got to drill a well and it isn’t a cheap well as it is a state permit.” Price refused to speculate on the final cost of drilling a new well, but did agree to continue working with consulting engineering firm W.K. Dickson on coming up with a plan.
The other nominees are from Oklahoma, West Virginia, Georgia, Virginia (two), Michigan, Illinois (posthumously), and Alabama. The Drug Court Hall of Fame in 2002 began inducting individuals who have made “paramount contributions,” according to an NADCP news release. Contact Dale via e-mail at ldale@thedigitalcourier.com.
The Rutherford County Health Department provides SIDS counselors to talk with parents who have lost a child to SIDS, White said. Counselors are also willing to speak with groups about SIDS. Contact Gordon via e-mail at jgordon@thedigitalcourier.com.
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Correction The proposed increase in Spindale’s sewer consumption rate would be from $3.80 to $4.75 per 1,000 gallons.
No pay raises, bonus in Senate budget RALEIGH (AP) — Senate Democrats will propose neither experience-based pay raises to schoolteachers nor a bonus for all state employees to pay them back for last year’s furloughs like those the governor sought in her budget plan, chamber leaders said Tuesday. Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue asked lawmakers to give an average
1.8 percent increase for public school teachers based on years of longevity that was suspended last year due to the bad economy. She also wanted to give state workers and teachers an amount equal to 0.5 percent of their salaries. But the Senate’s top leaders, who are aiming next week to pass their proposed adjustments to the second year
of the two-year budget that begins July 1, say it’s hard to justify any pay increases when the unemployment rate is so high in the private sector. “People are losing jobs or seeing reductions in the time that they’re allowed to work,” Senate leader Marc Basnight, D-Dare, told reporters on the eve of the opening of the General Assembly’s short session. “You cannot give raises in that climate.”
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and McDowell would get drug treatment courts at the same time. Wharton writes, “She was advised to start slowly and get one court up and running for a year or so before starting a second. The reaction was typical Suzy. How could she choose one county over the other when both courts were needed so desperately? Time was of the essence! Both courts held their first sessions in September 2007 and the district became the first in the state to implement two drug courts simultaneously.” Wharton added, “She believes everyone deserves a second chance and there is no limit to what you can achieve. But most importantly, she makes others believe it too.” Denise Harrison, a certified substance abuse counselor in Marion, said of Bridges, “She has mastered a wonderful mix of compassion and firmness, understanding and strength, concern and the ability to allow people to learn to make healthy choices.” Pam Murray, drug treatment court coordinator in McDowell, wrote that Bridges was determined to succeed despite resistance from some. She wrote, “Judge Bridges’ contribution to the drug court movement is
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Green named Voice of the Owls FOREST CITY — The Forest City Owls today announced the hiring of Andrew Green as their Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the upcoming 2010 season. Green will broadcast all 30 Owls home games on the CPL Web Pass service this season, with additional media relations duties for the team. “This is a great opportunity for me to be a part of this organization,” said Green. “I’m really looking forward to working with the Owls and the surrounding community this summer.” Green is a 2010 graduate of the University of Miami, with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Religious Studies. During his time as a student, he announced Miami Hurricanes baseball for WVUM, the student radio station at the University of Miami, while also broadcasting Hurricanes football, and basketball contests for the station. Hailing from Boca Raton, Florida, Green was also Sports Director for WVUM for the 2008-2009 school year, with obligations that included the overseeing of the entire sports staff, and working with the various members of the Sports Information Department at the University of Miami. Green is the second UM grad to secure a broadcasting position in the Coastal Plain League this summer, with fellow 2010 Hurricane alum Zander Kean working with the Morehead City Marlins in their inaugural season.
David Davis promoted at Trinity Prep ORLANDO, Fla. — Former R-S Central standout David Davis has been named Director of Boys Basketball at Trinity Prep in Orlando, Fla. Davis, a member of the Hilltoppers 1986 state championship basketball team, will over see the basketball program at the private school from grades 6 to 12. In addition, Davis remains the head basketball coach of the varsity team, track coach and receivers coach on the football team.
CFL OL Bill Stanton dies at 86 GARNER (AP) — Bill Stanton, a defensive and offensive lineman on the Ottawa Rough Riders team that won Canada’s Grey Cup in 1951, has died. He was 86. Stanton died Sunday at his home in Garner.
Local Sports SOCCER 3A NCHSAA Playoffs 1st Round 7 p.m. R-S Central at Kings Mountain 1A NCHSAA Playoffs 1st Round 5 p.m. Thomas Jefferson at Highland Tech
On TV 1 p.m. (TS) MLB Baseball Atlanta Braves at Milwaukee Brewers. 2 p.m. (WGN-A) MLB Baseball Florida Marlins at Chicago Cubs. 7 p.m. (ESPN) MLB Baseball Teams TBA. 7 p.m. (TNT) NBA Basketball Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. 9:30 p.m. (TNT) NBA Basketball Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA.
Fans walk “Glory Road” during opening day of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, Tuesday.
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NASCAR opens Hall of Fame By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
CHARLOTTE — The rumble from a pair of motors interrupted the opening ceremony at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Nobody seemed to mind, though, when Richard Petty pulled his 1974 Dodge Charger onto the ceremonial plaza, with Junior Johnson trailing in a 1940 Ford. The two members of NASCAR’s inaugural Hall of Fame class climbed from the cars they are most associated with to a rousing ovation. “This is the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me,” Johnson said of being part of the first induction class. Started in 1948, the National Association of Stock Car Racing finally opened its Hall of Fame on Tuesday with a star-studded ceremony. North Carolina governor Beverly Perdue joined Charlotte area dignitaries and representatives of NASCAR’s past and present on a stage outside the Hall for the hour-long opening ceremony. After Johnson and Petty’s arrival — Petty in a replica of his No. 43 STP Dodge, and Johnson Please see Hall of Fame, Page 9
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Richard Petty, right, walks with with fan Carolyn Poney, of Cornelius, second from right, as Junior Johnson, left, walks with fan Kimberly Garwood, of Kingwood, Texas, second from left, as they enter the NASCAR Hall of Fame on opening day in Charlotte, Tuesday.
For Joe Gibbs, NASCAR Hall just as big as football CHARLOTTE (AP) — Joe Gibbs is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for winning three Super Bowl titles as a coach. Maybe someday he’ll make it a double with the new NASCAR Hall of Fame. Although the car owner said that’s “probably a long ways off,” Gibbs insisted Tuesday’s opening of the stock car racing shrine in his home state means just as much as his football honor. “I’ve never been able to separate
them,” Gibbs said. “Obviously, with this one you get my family being a part of it. Having it here, for us it’s a big family deal. That’s a big part of my feelings toward this sport and this town. “The other thing is being a part of the NFL thing is a thrill, because it’s a whole different area for me because over there I was more of the technical guy.” Before embarking on building Joe Gibbs Racing, Gibbs guided the
Washington Redskins to four Super Bowls, winning three. He was voted into the football hall in Canton, Ohio, in 1996. “You can imagine what kind of goes through their minds,” Gibbs said of Hall of Fame inductees Junior Johnson and Richard Petty, the two living members to be enshrined May 23. “I know it’s a real thrill for those guys.” Please see Gibbs, Page 8
Dream season arrives for playoff teams The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) girl’s soccer playoffs begin tonight. Baseball and softball playoffs will follow, with the boys hitting the diamonds on Thursday and Friday. The highest athletic achievement, at the high school level, is to win a state title. Be it an individual medal or hoisting a team championship trophy, there is simply no higher goal that can be reached while in high school. Locally, on the pitch, R-S Central and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy will send forward teams into the playoffs. The Lady Hilltoppers begin the ‘second’ season with a visit to Kings Mountain, while TJCA will hit the highway to Gaston County to face Highland Tech. If the Lady Gryphons can take a road win, it will be the first NCHSAA playoff win for TJCA. A big accomplishment. Sticking with the ladies for a moment, we will see three of our softball teams playing into the postseason — Chase, East Rutherford and R-S Central will all have upcoming opponents. In one of the many quirks, the NCHSAA built in an extra week this
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year. This was a response to all the rain, of a season ago, that wiped out games all across the state. This year, the rain had a limited impact on the schedule. Unfortunately, this means that softball teams are waiting around for a few extra days for the playoffs to begin. Any one of the three softball teams could get hot and make a deep run. As of press time Tuesday night, the brackets for both softball and baseball remained empty. A few years ago, I wrote an article based on the presumed brackets, for football, and got badly burned when the actual brackets were released. I’d like to repeat that mistake if I could. So, East Rutherford, in the 2A baseball playoffs, may get a visit from Forest Hills on Thursday or Friday.
It was my understanding that Coach Bobby Reynolds was working to get Forest Hills in town for a Thursday tilt. Chase, also playing in the 2A playoffs, will be on the road — but, I have been told of two different possible opponents for the Trojans, so, I won’t compound any mistakes. Chase fans, you’ll just have to wait (like me) for the actual brackets. R-S Central is expected to get a visit from St. Stephens on Friday. Right now, I believe the Hilltoppers and Cavaliers are two of the hottest teams in the region, if not the state. Central’s win over Patton was the biggest win of Coach Chadd Fowler’s short time at the helm of the program. Ironically, that win basically ensured the SMAC title to longtime rival, East. Life is funny. So, here’s the point: In the playoffs, every moment matters. Every minute on the pitch, every at-bat. If any of these teams are going to capture a state title, they must play every moment as if it were their last — leave nothing on the field. Especially you seniors — this is it. Best of luck.
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Scoreboard BASEBALL National League East Division W L Pct 20 12 .625 18 14 .563 17 15 .531 15 17 .469 14 18 .438 Central Division W L Pct St. Louis 20 12 .625 Cincinnati 17 15 .531 Milwaukee 15 17 .469 Pittsburgh 14 18 .438 Chicago 14 19 .424 Houston 10 21 .323 West Division W L Pct San Diego 19 12 .613 San Francisco 18 12 .600 Colorado 15 17 .469 Los Angeles 15 17 .469 Arizona 14 19 .424 Philadelphia Washington New York Florida Atlanta
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Atlanta Braves center fielder Nate McLouth can’t come up with a ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers’s Jim Edmonds during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, in Milwaukee. At press time, Braves lead 3-1.
Lakers saved their best for playoffs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just a couple of weeks ago, the Los Angeles Lakers appeared to be losing their grip on the conference they’ve dominated for nearly three years. Now that grip looks more like a chokehold again, and only the Phoenix Suns still have a chance to break it. With six consecutive playoff victories illustrating everything the defending champions do so well, the Lakers earned a week of rest and practice before starting the Western Conference finals at Staples Center on Monday night against Steve Nash’s Suns. Halfway to the chance to extend his own NBA record with an 11th championship ring, coach Phil Jackson directs the credit for the Lakers’ postseason surge to his veteran roster’s collective playoff wisdom. “These guys know that you’ve got to save the best for last,” Jackson said. “We’ve generated some energy and got the momentum back in our favor.” After watching the Lakers’ cool, systematic domination of the Utah Jazz in a four-game secondround sweep, it was easy to forget Los Angeles seemed ripe for picking last month after one of the most unimpressive regular seasons by a No. 1 seed in recent history. The Lakers won 57 games, yet their 25 losses stuck out much more prominently. They flopped in their Christmas Day showdown with Cleveland, lost an NBA finals rematch at Orlando, and dropped games against several of the West’s top teams, including Dallas and Denver, before closing the season with a dismal 4-7 stretch. “In playoff basketball, we have another gear,” center Andrew Bynum said. “I think we’re playing like that right now as a team. Collectively, we just picked it up. When we get to the playoffs, we’re focused.” When eighth-seeded Oklahoma City won twice at home to even the clubs’ first-round series, the Lakers appeared to be injured, tired and scrambling. Instead, they’ve been smooth operators for two perfect weeks, culminating in two victories in Salt Lake City. The Lakers silenced the Jazz’s notoriously ornery fans by committing just 14 turnovers in those two games combined, making a late rally to win Game 3 before romping through Monday’s clincher. Even when Utah trimmed a 22-point first-half deficit to five points, Los Angeles simply kept executing on offense and working hard on defense, gradually running the Jazz out of their own building. “I think we’re doing a really good job collectively, and we’re improving as every game goes by,” said Pau Gasol, who had 33 points and 14 rebounds in Game 4, including a reverse layup using Hakeem Olajuwon’s famed Dream Shake move. “We’re just getting better and better. It’s really satisfying.” They’ve done it with a mixture of superb inside play, punishing defense and a resurgence from Kobe Bryant, who has five straight 30-point games. But the former MVP is doing his scoring with efficiency, a sign he isn’t dominating the ball and hogging the spotlight: Bryant made more than 52 percent of his shots in the series against Utah. “We just got better,” Bryant said. “We just continued to work. We improved as a ballclub.”
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Monday’s Games Cincinnati 2, Pittsburgh 1 Washington 3, N.Y. Mets 2 Florida 4, Chicago Cubs 2 Atlanta 8, Milwaukee 2 Philadelphia 9, Colorado 5 L.A. Dodgers 7, Arizona 3 Tuesday’s Games Cincinnati 9, Pittsburgh 0 Washington at N.Y. Mets, late Florida at Chicago Cubs, late Atlanta at Milwaukee, late Houston at St. Louis, late Philadelphia at Colorado, ppd., rain L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, late San Diego at San Francisco, late Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati (H.Bailey 0-2) at Pittsburgh (Duke 2-3), 12:35 p.m. Atlanta (D.Lowe 4-3) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 4-2), 1:10 p.m. Washington (Stammen 1-1) at N.Y. Mets (Pelfrey 4-1), 1:10 p.m. Florida (Volstad 3-2) at Chicago Cubs (Silva 3-0), 2:20 p.m. Philadelphia (Halladay 6-1) at Colorado (Cook 1-3), 3:10 p.m., 1st game Houston (W.Rodriguez 1-4) at St. Louis (Lohse 0-2), 8:15 p.m. Philadelphia (Moyer 4-2) at Colorado (Hammel 0-2), 8:40 p.m., 2nd game L.A. Dodgers (Kuroda 3-1) at Arizona (E.Jackson 1-4), 9:40 p.m. San Diego (Richard 1-2) at San Francisco (Cain 2-1), 10:15 p.m. Thursday’s Games Houston at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m. San Diego at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Florida, 7:10 p.m. Washington at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. American League Tampa Bay New York Toronto Boston Baltimore Minnesota Detroit Chicago Cleveland Kansas City Texas Oakland Los Angeles Seattle
East Division W L Pct 22 10 .688 21 10 .677 19 15 .559 17 16 .515 9 23 .281 Central Division W L Pct 21 11 .656 18 14 .563 13 19 .406 11 18 .379 11 21 .344 West Division W L Pct 18 14 .563 17 15 .531 15 19 .441 12 19 .387
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Monday’s Games Detroit 5, N.Y. Yankees 4 Boston 7, Toronto 6 L.A. Angels 5, Tampa Bay 4, 11 innings Tuesday’s Games N.Y. Yankees at Detroit, ppd., rain Seattle 5, Baltimore 1 Toronto at Boston, late Oakland at Texas, late Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, late Cleveland at Kansas City, late Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels, late Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 4-0) at Detroit (Bonderman 1-1), 1:05 p.m., 1st game Chicago White Sox (Danks 3-1) at Minnesota (Pavano 3-3), 1:10 p.m. Toronto (Marcum 1-1) at Boston (Wakefield 0-1), 1:35 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Vazquez 1-3) at Detroit (Porcello 2-3), 7:05 p.m., 2nd game Seattle (Rowland-Smith 0-2) at Baltimore (Bergesen 2-2), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Price 4-1) at L.A. Angels (Jer. Weaver 4-1), 7:05 p.m. Oakland (G.Gonzalez 3-2) at Texas (Holland 0-0), 8:05 p.m. Cleveland (Carmona 3-1) at Kansas City (Davies 2-1), 8:10 p.m. Thursday’s Games Seattle at Baltimore, 12:35 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Detroit, 1:05 p.m. Oakland at Texas, 2:05 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m.
BASKETBALL National Basketball Association Playoff FIRST ROUND
EASTERN CONFERENCE Cleveland 4, Chicago 1 Cleveland 96, Chicago 83 Cleveland 112, Chicago 102 Chicago 108, Cleveland 106 Cleveland 121, Chicago 98 Cleveland 96, Chicago 94 Orlando 4, Charlotte 0 Orlando 98, Charlotte 89 Orlando 92, Charlotte 77 Orlando 90, Charlotte 86 Orlando 99, Charlotte 90 Atlanta 4, Milwaukee 3, Atlanta 102, Milwaukee 92 Atlanta 96, Milwaukee 86 Milwaukee 107, Atlanta 89 Milwaukee 111, Atlanta 104 Milwaukee 91, Atlanta 87 Atlanta 83, Milwaukee 69 Atlanta 95, Milwaukee 74 Boston 4, Miami 1 Boston 85, Miami 76 Boston 106, Miami 77 Boston 100, Miami 98 Miami 101, Boston 92 Boston 96, Miami 86 WESTERN CONFERENCE L.A. Lakers 4, Oklahoma City 2 L.A. Lakers 87, Oklahoma City 79 L.A. Lakers 95, Oklahoma City 92 Oklahoma City 101, L.A. Lakers 96 Oklahoma City 110, L.A. Lakers 89 L.A. Lakers 111, Oklahoma City 87 L.A. Lakers 95, Oklahoma City 94 San Antonio 4, Dallas 2 Dallas 100, San Antonio 94 San Antonio 102, Dallas 88 San Antonio 94, Dallas 90 San Antonio 92, Dallas 89 Dallas 103, San Antonio 81 San Antonio 97, Dallas 87 Phoenix 4, Portland 2 Portland 105, Phoenix 100 Phoenix 119, Portland 90 Phoenix 108, Portland 89 Portland 96, Phoenix 87 Phoenix 107, Portland 88 Phoenix 99, Portland 90 Utah 4, Denver 2 Denver 126, Utah 113 Utah 114, Denver 111 Utah 105, Denver 93 Utah 117, Denver 106 Denver 116, Utah 102 Utah 112, Denver 104 CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS EASTERN CONFERENCE Cleveland 2, Boston 2 Cleveland 101, Boston 93 Boston 104, Cleveland 86 Cleveland 124, Boston 95 Boston 97, Cleveland 87 Tuesday, May 11: Boston at Cleveland, late x-Thursday, May 13: Cleveland at Boston, TBD x-Sunday, May 16: Boston at Cleveland, TBD Orlando Orlando Orlando Orlando
Orlando 4, Atlanta 0 114, Atlanta 71 112, Atlanta 98 105, Atlanta 75 98, Atlanta 84 WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Phoenix 4, San Antonio 0 111, San Antonio 102 110, San Antonio 102 110, San Antonio 96 107, San Antonio 101
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L.A. Lakers 4, Utah 0 104, Utah 99 111, Utah 103 111, Utah 110 111, Utah 96
HOCKEY National Hockey League Playoff Glance CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS EASTERN CONFERENCE Pittsburgh 3, Montreal 3 Pittsburgh 6, Montreal 3 Montreal 3, Pittsburgh 1 Pittsburgh 2, Montreal 0 Montreal 3, Pittsburgh 2 Pittsburgh 2, Montreal 1 Montreal 4, Pittsburgh 3 Wednesday, May 12: Montreal at Pittsburgh, TBD Boston 3, Philadelphia 2 Boston 5, Philadelphia 4, OT Boston 3, Philadelphia 2 Boston 4, Philadelphia 1 Philadelphia 5, Boston 4, OT Philadelphia 4, Boston 0 Wednesday, May 12: Boston at Philadelphia, TBD x-Friday, May 14: Philadelphia at Boston, 7 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago 3, Vancouver 2 Vancouver 5, Chicago 1 Chicago 4, Vancouver 2 Chicago 5, Vancouver 2 Chicago 7, Vancouver 4 Vancouver 4, Chicago 1 Tuesday, May 11: Chicago at Vancouver, late x-Thursday, May 13: Vancouver at Chicago, 8 p.m. San Jose 4, Detroit 1 San Jose 4, Detroit 3 San Jose 4, Detroit 3 San Jose 4, Detroit 3, OT Detroit 7, San Jose 1 San Jose 2, Detroit 1
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Tuesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL—Suspended Houston OF Michael Bourn two games and fined him an undisclosed amount for making contact with umpire Alfonso Marquez during Saturday’s game against San Diego. American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Named Jerry Krause director of international scouting. MINNESOTA TWINS—Placed INF J.J. Hardy on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 5. Recalled INF Matt Tolbert from Rochester (IL). National League SAN DIEGO PADRES—Recalled LHP Cesar Ramos from Portland (PCL). Placed RHP Tim Stauffer on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 10. Recalled RHP Adam Russell from Portland. Placed RHP Kevin Correia on the bereavement list.
Eastern League TRENTON THUNDER—Announced that RHP Josh Schmidt was transferred back to Trenton from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Southern League CAROLINA MUDCATS—Called up RHP Daryl Thompson from Billings (Pioneer). Announced OF/INF Michael Griffin has been promoted to Louisville (IL). American Association GRAND PRAIRIE AIRHOGS—Released RHP Wade Townsend. Signed RHP Jared Schrom. PENSACOLA PELICANS—Signed RHP Ron Hill and LHP Mitchell Davidson. ST. PAUL SAINTS—Signed INF Kevin Millar. SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CAPTAINS— Released RHP Ray Maldonado and RHP Ricky McGraw. Acquired RHP Chandler Barnard from San Angelo (United) for future considerations. SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS—Signed INF Eric Scott, RHP Michael Gardner and RHP Wade Morrison. WICHITA WINGNUTS—Traded RHP Luke Demko to Lake County (Northern) for a player to be named. Released RHP Kyle Frets, OF Eric Williams and RHP Brock Piper. Can-Am League BROCKTON ROX—Released INF Daniel Berg. Frontier League FLORENCE FREEDOM—Signed OF Kuyaunnis Miles. Placed SS Richard Martinez on the suspended list. GATEWAY GRIZZLIES—Released INF Brandon Johnson. KALAMAZOO KINGS—Placed RHP Justin Miller on the suspended list. RIVER CITY RASCALS—Released LHP Eduin Ciriaco, 2B Scott Elmendorf, RHP Ben Hildreth, OF Kevin Leslie, and OF Matt Smedberg. TRAVERSE CITY BEACH BUMS—Signed 1B Mike Tamsin. WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS—Signed RHP Brandon Garner and C Dan Jordan to contract extensions. Released OF Shaun Dascher and OF Michael Rogers. United League AMARILLO DILLAS—Agreed to terms with RHP Zachary Cole. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA—Announced the Board of Governors approved Mikhail Prokhorovs acquisition of a controlling interest in the New Jersey Nets. Women’s National Basketball Association PHOENIX MERCURY—Waived F Ashley Paris and G-F Nyeshia Stevenson. SEATTLE STORM—Waived F Laura Kurz.
FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS—Signed RB Chad Simpson. Released DT Marlon Favorite. PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Placed WR Limas Sweed on the injured reserve list. Signed WR Isaiah Williams. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Announced the resignation of director of pro personnel Doug Williams. Signed OT Jeremy Trueblood to a one-year contract. Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS—Signed QB Alex Brink, WR Chris Ioannides and LB Courtney Smith. HOCKEY National Hockey League DALLAS STARS—Agreed to terms with G Kari Lehtonen on a three-year contract extension through the 2012-13 season. ECHL IDAHO STEELHEADS—Signed G Kurtis Mucha.
COLLEGE ALBANY, N.Y. — Named Adam Martel, Caley Carter-Knudsen and Brian Knudsen assistant volleyball coaches. CENTENARY—Promoted Adam Walsh to men’s basketball coach. CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT—Announced the retirement of assistant to the athletic director for communications Wayne Block. LONG BEACH STATE—Announced the retirement of baseball coach Mike Weathers following 2010 season. Announced associate baseball coach Troy Buckley will be promoted baseball coach upon the retirement of Weathers. OHIO—Named Jamall Walker men’s assistant basketball coach. PITTSBURGH—Named Patty Coyle women’s assistant basketball coach. ROBERT MORRIS—Named Andrew Toole men’s basketball coach. RUTGERS—Named Jimmy Martelli men’s assistant basketball coach. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN—Named Jodi Greve and A’Quonesia Franklin women’s assistant basketball coaches.
Track coach Trevor Graham sues USADA for $30M RALEIGH (AP) — Former track coach Trevor Graham is suing the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency for $30 million, saying the agency ruined his name when he was accused of providing performance-enhancing drugs to athletes.
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Indeed it is. A beaming Johnson said being in the first class is “the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me.” Petty added: “When you’re recognized with your own peers, it just makes it that much more special.” The $195 million NASCAR hall’s opening is also special for the 69-year-old Gibbs, who grew up about an hour away in Mocksville with more stock car racing items in his room than football paraphernalia.
Graham filed the federal lawsuit Tuesday in the eastern district of North Carolina. According to court documents, Graham says USADA “slandered my name for the whole world to see.” He received a lifetime coach-
ing ban from the agency in July 2008 for his role in helping his athletes obtain performanceenhancing drugs. Graham has always denied providing performance-enhancers to his athletes — a roster that once included Marion Jones.
“I think collecting a lot of the items and everything that is in here is very important for the sport,” Gibbs said. “I think it’s a huge attraction for our fans and our fanbase when they come to Charlotte. Now they can go to the Hall of Fame, they can tour the race shops, they can go to Charlotte Motor Speedway. You can be a part of so many things. I think it’s going to be a huge attraction for our fans. It kind of captures the sport and where we are.” With the way things have been going for Gibbs’ race team, a second Hall of Fame invite could happen. Now run by his son,
J.D., the team has won three Cup championships. NASCAR’s hottest driver is JGR’s Denny Hamlin, and the team has won four of the past six Sprint Cup races.
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Gibbs isn’t sure if he’ll eventually make it a hall of fame double-dip, but enjoyed mingling with the fans on Tuesday morning and discussing both careers. “They’re giving you a raspberry because they’re a Cowboys fan or they’re a Jeff Gordon fan. That’s what kind of brings a sport to life,” Gibbs said. “I think it causes you to really reflect and realize how fortunate you are.”
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Haney spares himself lots of innuendo By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — For all the criticism Hank Haney has faced over six years and six major championships working with Tiger Woods, his latest move deserves nothing but praise. Haney resigned as his swing coach Monday night, and the timing could not have been better. “I know Tiger Woods will be successful in the future no matAssociated Press ter who helps him,” Haney said on his website. “He is an incredTom Glavine, left, holding up his new jersey with help ible athlete with an incredible from general manager Frank Wren as manager Bobby Cox applauds during a news conference in which the work ethic.” Atlanta Braves announced signing the pitcher to a one Haney informed his star client year contract, at Turner Field in Atlanta, in this Nov. 19, through a text message. He said 2007 file photo. Woods was with his two children when they exchanged messages, and they would talk more on Tuesday. Speculation of a split began at Quail Hollow. Despite what Woods said about Haney at The Players Championship — “I’m still working with him, yeah” — it became clear last week from those close to the world’s No. 1 player that change was imminent. And even though Haney By CHARLES ODUM said he had just been paid for AP Sports Writer the next quarter, he knew it was coming, too. ATLANTA — Tom Glavine thought of his rocky The only question was how first full season with the Atlanta Braves when the long it would take. team announced Tuesday it will retire his number. While the timing looks bad — Glavine’s highlights with the Braves included two NL Cy Young awards and the decisive win over the Woods is at his lowest personally and professionally — Haney Cleveland Indians in the 1995 World Series. did not walk out on him. What Before he enjoyed five seasons with 20 or more he did was spare Woods from wins with Atlanta, Glavine went 7-17 in 1988. He says at that point there was no way he could know having to spin tales about their relationship for the next however his No. 47 would one day be retired by the team. many months. He also spared “It’s not something you ever envisioned and not the media and the public from something I ever envisioned, certainly with the having to listen to it and specuway my career started in Atlanta,” Glavine told late about it. The Associated Press. That’s how it was with Butch The Braves will induct Glavine into the team’s Harmon. Hall of Fame and retire his number on Aug. 6 Woods began the process of before a home game against the San Francisco leaving Harmon in the summer Giants. of 2002. In effect, they were Glavine ranks 21st all-time with 305 wins, including 244 with the Braves. He spent five years done at the PGA Championship with the New York Mets from 2003-07 but played when Woods told him at Hazeltine he was going on his most of his career with manager Bobby Cox and own. Yet he continued to menpitching coach Leo Mazzone in Atlanta. tion Harmon as his coach The left-hander joined Greg Maddux, who had his No. 31 retired by the Braves and Cubs last year, through the following summer, and Woods never confirmed he and John Smoltz in a dominant Braves rotation. The three combined to win seven Cy Young awards was working with Haney until in the 1990s. “Like most of my career, I was fortunate to play for a great manager and have a great pitching coach and have some great players around me,” Glavine said. “That all made me better and it was Continued from Page 7 just a great environment to play in.” He will become only the seventh Braves player to in a No. 3 Ford that read have his number retired, joining Maddux, Hank “Carolina Moonshine” — several Aaron (44), Warren Spahn (21), Eddie Matthews past champions scanned their (41), Dale Murphy (3) and Phil Niekro (35). entrance cards to officially open “Obviously it puts me in some pretty darn good the doors. company,” Glavine said. “Not only in the Atlanta “If you’re going to be a top-five Braves world, but also in the world of baseball. sports league in this country, you Those are guys who were great players. It’s always need to have a world-class Hall special when you’re put in that kind of company.” of Fame,” said NASCAR chairThe left-hander finished his playing career with man Brian France. “It’s going to the Braves in 2008. He attempted a 2009 comebe a place where our fans can back from surgery on his left elbow and shoulder. come and celebrate and look He was bitter when he was released by the team back at the history of the sport. after what he believed was a successful minor We haven’t really had that in a league rehab stint. Glavine’s relationship with the team was restored formal way all these years, and this is going to change that overin February when he made his retirement official night.” and was named a special assistant to team president John Schuerholz. He also works on some The city spent $195 million Braves radio and TV broadcasts as he decides what on the project and is touting it long-term role to pursue. as the biggest and most tech“Tom has been, and continues to be, a very spenologically advanced Hall of cial part of the Atlanta Braves organization,” Schuerholz said, adding it was time Glavine’s num- Fame in professional sports. The 150,000-square-foot building is ber “finds its rightful place alongside other great a shrine of memorabilia, exhibits Braves Hall of Famers.” that recreate old-time NASCAR Glavine, a 10-time All-Star, was 244-147 with a lore, 154 video screens, racing 3.41 ERA in 17 seasons with Atlanta and 305-203 simulators and interactive activioverall. He won Cy Young Awards in 1991, when ties. the Braves began their run of 14 straight division NASCAR team owner Rick titles, and 1998. Hendrick, who helped the city of Charlotte with its winning bid for the rights to the Hall of Fame in 2006, spoke at Tuesday’s ceremony and was one of the first RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The mother of a former visitors to tour the facility after University of Virginia lacrosse player charged with the doors opened. killing a member of the women’s team describes “I just think if you don’t hold the victim as a “sweet wonderful young woman on to history in anything, that it with a limitless future.” doesn’t mean much,” Hendrick Marta Murphy’s son, 22-year-old George said. “he fact that we can showHuguely, is charged with killing women’s lacrosse case our history in such a player Yeardley Love. great setting is going to pay us
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Tiger Woods uses his putter to indicate a point of interest to coach Hank Haney during a practice session for the World Golf Championships Accenture Match Play Championship in Marana, Ariz., in this Feb. 20, 2007 file photo.
nine months after they officially started. Stepping aside was a gracious move by Haney. Where does Woods go now? The idea always has been for him to own his swing, although every player can use an extra set of eyes. To the casual fan, a logical move is for Woods to return to Harmon. That’s not going to happen. While their relationship is good — they chatted on the back end of the range last week as Harmon worked with Dustin Johnson — there has been too much criticism of each other over the years. Besides, Harmon’s star pupil is Phil Mickelson, who is trying to replace Woods at No. 1. It’s possible Woods could work with Harmon — but only if it’s
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huge dividends down the road because new fans ought to know about Junior Johnson and they ought to know Buck Baker and those kind of guys. And they ought to be able to see the old cars. “I think a fan walks away knowing we care about our past and our history.To me, that’s what’s important — that our history, our roots and our heritage is important. It’s not all just about today.” The inaugural class, elected by 50 voters last year, is: NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., longtime chairman Bill France Jr., seventime champion Dale Earnhardt, Johnson and Petty. The induction ceremony is May 23. Petty believes the timing is perfect for NASCAR to start its Hall of Fame.
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Billy Harmon, an outstanding teacher who stays out of the spotlight. There was some whispering last week when Woods played a practice round with Sean O’Hair and Hunter Mahan because both work with Canadian-born coach Sean Foley, who is based in Orlando. Woods is friendly with both players. He also likes playing practice rounds with Nick Watney, who is coached by Butch Harmon. Go figure. Haney never got his due, and probably never will. Just like Haney, whoever is next has a tough act to follow and will face more scrutiny than any other coach. Unlike the previous two coaches, he will be dealing with a player trying to fix more than a swing. “You’ve got to figure to have a Hall of Fame, you’ve got to have some history,” he said. “NASCAR is just 60 years old, so it took them a while to accomplish history. If they had one 25 years ago, they wouldn’t have had a lot of stuff to put in it.” Several active NASCAR drivers participated in the opening ceremony, while others toured it later Tuesday on their own. “I like the history of it, because I don’t know a ton of history about the sport,” said Kasey Kahne, who was born in 1980 and came through sprint car ranks into NASCAR. “You can gather that information pretty quick in there. It’s pretty neat from the old cars, to the old suits, the write-ups, the videos. It’s neat for the fans, too, because they get to see things that they only see on TV. “I just think it’s awesome. They did a great job.” NASCAR had several of its champions on stage during the ceremony, but noticeably absent were four-time champions Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson and two-time champion Tony Stewart. Also missing was Dale Earnhardt Jr., whose father is in the first class. His stepmother, Teresa, was on stage during the opening ceremony. Stewart was testing today in Virginia, his spokesman said, while representatives for Earnhardt Jr., Gordon and Johnson said the drivers had previous commitments and planned to attend inauguration week activities.
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Nation Today Biden’s son has stroke
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden’s older son, the Delaware attorney general, had a mild stroke Tuesday and was transferred to a Philadelphia hospital, where he was alert and talking with family. Beau Biden, 41, had been admitted to Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del., on Tuesday morning. Later in the day he was transferred to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, vice presidential spokeswoman Elizabeth Alexander said. The White House said earlier that he would undergo further observation and examination there. Biden was expected to recover, his doctor said.
Cop cleared in shooting
HOUSTON (AP) — A Houstonarea police officer was acquitted Tuesday of shooting an aspiring major league baseball player who he mistakenly believed was armed and in a stolen vehicle. Jurors deliberated for nearly four hours before finding Bellaire police Sgt. Jeffrey Cotton not guilty of aggravated assault by a public servant for the 2008 shooting that injured Robert Tolan, the son of former major leaguer Bobby Tolan. After the verdict, Cotton smiled and shook hands with other Bellaire police officers but Tolan and his family left the courtroom. If Cotton had been convicted, he could have faced a sentence of life in prison. Cotton, 40, had told jurors that the shooting was justified because he thought Tolan, 24, was armed and believed his life was in danger. But prosecutors said Cotton was reckless. Cotton, a 10-year police veteran, shot Tolan in the chest at his family’s home in the Houston enclave of
Bellaire early New Year’s Eve 2008, after officers tried to arrest him and his cousin. Officers thought they were driving a stolen car after typing in the wrong license plate when checking Tolan’s sport utility vehicle.
Mojave cross stolen LOS ANGELES (AP) — A cross erected on a remote Mojave Desert outcropping to honor American war dead has been stolen less than two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed it to remain standing while a legal battle continued over its presence on federal land. Versions of the memorial have been vandalized repeatedly in the last 75 years and the motive this time was not immediately known, but the theft was condemned Tuesday by veterans groups that support the cross and by civil libertarians that saw it as a violation of the constitutional separation of church and state. “The American Legion expects whoever is responsible for this vile act to be brought to justice,” said Clarence Hill, the group’s national commander.
Nine stay in jail for now DETROIT (AP) — Nine Midwestern militia members accused of conspiring against the government must stay locked up while prosecutors challenge an order that would release them until trial, a federal appeals court said Monday. A three-judge panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said it would continue a temporary stay ordered Thursday while the nine were at the federal courthouse in Detroit expecting to be released with electronic monitors. The court said the government’s appeal should be heard swiftly but no deadline for a decision was set.
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Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry, left, and his wife, Kim Henry, right, walk through a Love’s Travel Store during a tour of tornado damaged areas by Henry, in Oklahoma City Tuesday.
Forecasters predicted big storms days ago SEMINOLE, Okla. (AP) — Days before deadly tornadoes raked the Plains, forecasters warned people that big storms were on the way and that they would be large and powerful. Scientists even predicted almost to the hour when the twisters might strike. They were almost right on the money. Technological advances, particularly the use of supercomputers that can crunch vast amounts of atmospheric data, have given meteorologists powerful new tools to warn of oncoming storms long before they strike. The line of storms may have spawned as many as 19 tornadoes as it marched through central Kansas and into Oklahoma Monday evening, leveling houses, flipping cars and dropping hail as big as softballs. Five people were killed and dozens more injured. “What is disheartening is to tell people for a week that something is going to happen, get warnings out and still have people lose their lives,” said Dick Elder, chief meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Wichita. On Tuesday, families picked through broken furniture and dented appliances outside their shattered homes. Garbage trucks scooped up mattresses and other debris. More storms were possible Tuesday night. In the early 1980s, computer models forecast storms two days in advance. But meteorologists still had to rely heavily on radar and storm spotters to confirm the location, size and strength of tornadoes. “Comparing 20 years ago to today it is different as daylight and dark,” Elder said. “We still use spotters to verify what we are seeing, but our warnings are so much more.” Computer models can now forecast threatening storms a week or more in advance — and do so more accurately than ever. Supercomputers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration in Camp Springs, Md., provide information that is sent to the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., and on to National Weather Service field offices, where warnings are issued for local areas. “Year after year, the precision and the accuracy of those models increases,” said Mike Foster, the meteorologist-in-charge at the National Weather Service office in Norman. “What we have to do is build in the minds of people everywhere that there is accuracy in those, and when they hear something seven days out, there is some meaning behind that.” Two people died in Oklahoma City — including a young boy hit by debris in his home and a man whose recreational vehicle overturned on him. Three people died in Cleveland County, south of the city. At least 58 others were hurt, two critically. Despite the advance warning, many people disregarded blaring sirens on Monday as three tornado-producing storms bore down on the Oklahoma City area during evening rush hour. Television station video showed motorists clogging roadways as a tornado formed at Norman. “That looked to me like people cruising down the road there — business as usual,” Foster said. And part of the Oklahoma culture could be to blame. Tornadoes occur frequently here, and with regular TV programming often dumped in favor of storm coverage, forecasters fear people have become desensitized to the seriousness. “I believe that if we warn too much, the message, even the frenetic message, starts to blend into the whitenoise background of life,” Foster said. When a hurricane approaches the coast with several days’ notice, residents have plenty of time to evacuate. But it’s usually impractical to order large-scale tornado evacuations because twisters occur more frequently, and residents would grow weary of the constant warnings, Foster said.
Three companies deny fault in Gulf oil spill WASHINGTON (AP) — BP PLC told Congress Tuesday its massive Gulf oil spill was caused by the failure of a key safety device made by another company. In turn, that company said BP was in charge, and that a third company that poured concrete to plug the exploratory well didn’t do it right. The third company, which was plugging the well in anticipation of future production, says it was only following BP’s plan. The blame game shot into the open Tuesday as the Senate began a hearing into the oil spill that has been contaminating water in the Gulf of Mexico for three weeks and threatens sensitive marshes and marine life from Louisiana to Florida. Executives of the three companies, testifying before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, acknowledged investigators have yet
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to pinpoint definitively the cause of the well explosion April 20 or why the oil was not contained, but they spent little time before trying to shift responsibility for the environmental crisis to each other. In opening the hearing, Sen. Jeff Bingaman, the committee’s chairman, said the failures that led to explosion and spill need to be closely examined so new safety measures can be imposed. “I don’t believe it is enough to label this catastrophic failure an unpredictable and unforeseeable occurrence,” said Bingaman, D-N.M. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, the panel’s ranking Republican, said the future of domestic oil development in this country rests with finding out what went wrong, correcting the failures and shortcomings and assuring the public offshore drilling can be conducted safely.
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Name Last Chg %Chg Goldcp wt 7.42 +1.30 +21.2 AcornIntl 4.40 +.68 +18.3 MLSel10 5-129.72+1.49 +18.1 AmrRlty 9.35 +1.18 +14.4 MaidenBrd 24.90 +3.10 +14.2 MaguirePr 3.53 +.39 +12.4 Navistr pfD 17.00 +1.77 +11.6 LeggMason33.38 +3.43 +11.5 CitiAmUSEq8.53 +.86 +11.2 Maguir pfA 14.50 +1.45 +11.1
LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last Chg StratHotels 4.88 -1.05 FedAgric 17.52 -3.28 BPZ Res 5.15 -.86 BkASCBk10 7.50 -.99 FdAgricA 14.23 -1.57 NBTY 34.85 -3.80 AssuredG 18.13 -1.85 ProUSSlv rs31.85 -3.23 USEC 4.24 -.41 DeanFds 9.58 -.89
%Chg -17.7 -15.8 -14.3 -11.7 -9.9 -9.8 -9.3 -9.2 -8.8 -8.5
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg Citigrp 7310405 4.17 -.05 S&P500ETF2787219115.83 -.33 BkofAm 1842737 17.16 -.14 FordM 1233871 12.31 +.16 SPDR Fncl 1195273 15.87 -.06 iShEMkts 1173389 40.20 -.74 iShR2K 900972 69.49 +.46 DirFBear rs 851083 12.59 +.11 GenElec 822267 18.00 -.04 PrUShS&P 550190 31.04 +.17 Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
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Last 13.21 3.09 21.42 2.80 8.31 3.20 35.65 5.68 4.00 4.58
Chg +1.71 +.36 +2.41 +.31 +.85 +.32 +3.20 +.51 +.35 +.40
%Chg +14.9 +13.2 +12.7 +12.4 +11.4 +11.1 +9.9 +9.9 +9.6 +9.6
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Name Last NIVS IntT 2.71 EstnLtCap 2.78 SunLink 2.36 TravelCtrs 3.07 ContMatls 11.45 ChMarFd n 6.22 ChiGengM 2.14 ChiArmM 4.61 PacOffPT 3.96 TrnsatlPt n 3.57
Chg %Chg -.55 -16.9 -.22 -7.3 -.18 -7.0 -.22 -6.7 -.81 -6.6 -.36 -5.5 -.12 -5.3 -.23 -4.8 -.18 -4.3 -.16 -4.3
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg CFCda g 100275 15.25 +.09 GoldStr g 93153 4.58 +.40 NwGold g 54880 6.14 +.33 NovaGld g 48399 8.73 +.39 NthgtM g 47485 3.35 +.23 GrtBasG g 39884 1.86 +.13 NIVS IntT 32278 2.71 -.55 AmO&G 26219 6.99 +.56 Taseko 24709 5.35 ... AlldNevG 24416 21.42 +2.41 DIARY
Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
291 200 42 533 17 6 145,443,933
DAILY DOW JONES FOR FINDING SOLUTIONS YOUR FINANCIAL 11,240 NEEDS Dow Jones industrials
NASDAQ 2,375.31
GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)
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Chg +.50 +.58 +.35 +.52 +1.80 +4.10 +3.97 +1.27 +.30 +.52
%Chg +29.9 +22.7 +16.3 +15.8 +15.0 +15.0 +13.8 +13.8 +12.7 +12.6
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Name Last Chg PSB Hldg 4.00 -1.18 MdwstB pf 4.64 -.86 SRISurg 3.79 -.66 PAB Bksh 2.16 -.36 Encorm rsh 3.30 -.48 CmtyCntrl 2.80 -.41 FidBcPA 7.25 -1.04 ImperlSgr 12.25 -1.70 priceline 219.57-30.18 Wowjoint 5.40 -.74
%Chg -22.8 -15.6 -14.8 -14.3 -12.7 -12.6 -12.5 -12.2 -12.1 -12.1
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg PwShs QQQ1092379 47.72 -.05 Intel 1015669 22.28 -.27 SiriusXM 754598 1.05 -.03 Microsoft 624296 28.88 -.06 ETrade 561365 1.59 -.02 Cisco 523243 25.96 -.17 Comcast 418210 18.08 +.05 Popular 392963 3.52 +.04 MicronT 384927 8.82 -.27 ApldMatl 372577 13.36 +.17 Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
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STOCK MARKET INDEXES Name
Dow Industrials 10,748.26 Dow Transportation 4,561.05 Dow Utilities 382.40 NYSE Composite 7,221.66 Amex Market Value 1,881.25 Nasdaq Composite 2,375.31 S&P 500 1,155.79 S&P MidCap 798.34 Wilshire 5000 12,125.24 Russell 2000 695.48
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Market gains hold as Europe fears decrease
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market mostly held on to its big comeback after investors set aside worries about Europe’s debt struggles. The Dow Jones industrial average fell about 37 points after fluctuating for much of the day. Broader indexes were mixed. Analysts said it was encouraging to see the market hold on to most of its gains from Monday, when the Dow soared 405 points in response to the creation of a bailout fund for weak countries like Greece. Tuesday’s steady trading signaled that the previous day’s big advance wasn’t solely driven by euphoria. “I’m very encouraged by the market action,” said Keith Walter, portfolio manager of the Artio Global Equity Fund in New York. “I think today was a more important day than yesterday.” More bad news from Europe or elsewhere could always unravel the advance. Even with Monday’s big move, stocks are only back to where they were last Wednesday. The easing of worries about Europe allowed traders to focus on the stronger economic picture in the U.S. Investors have been concerned that problems in weaker European countries would disrupt a global economic recovery. “We’ve taken the panic out of the market,” said Paul Zemsky at ING Investment Management in New York. “In the U.S. market the fundamentals are clearly good.” The bailout helped reassure investors that European countries would act decisively to protect the euro. However several weaker countries will still have to make deep spending cuts to rebuild confidence in the euro, which could slow a recovery in Europe’s economy. Asian markets retreated after a report showed inflation in China accelerated last month. China has already spooked markets by clamping down on bank lending to cool its economy, and investors worried that the inflation report could lead Chinese authorities to tap the brakes on its huge economy again. Global economic indicators, such as the U.S. government’s monthly jobs report, had been overshadowed recently as investors feared debt problems in Greece would spread through Europe. According to preliminary calculations, the Dow fell 36.88, or 0.3 percent, to 10,748.26. The Dow fell by as much as 100 points shortly after the opening bell and rose as much as 89 points in afternoon trading. The S&P 500 index fell 3.94, or 0.3 percent, to 1,155.79, while the Nasdaq composite index rose 0.64, or less than 0.1 percent, to 2,375.31. The Dow jumped 3.9 percent on Monday, while the S&P 500 index surged 4.4 percent. It was the biggest jump since March 2009. Treasury prices were little changed after plunging on Monday when investors dumped safe investments following news of the European bailout. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves opposite its price, was flat at 3.54 percent. Crude oil fell 43 cents to $76.37 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The dollar rose and hovered near its strongest levels in 14 months against the euro. Gold rose.
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Nancy Rosello, an employment coordinator with Spectrum Programs, Inc. left, talks with job seekers at a job fair hosted by the Miami-Dade Community Action Agency in Miami May 6. New data shows hiring is up and job openings are on the rise. Associated Press
Hiring jumps, job openings rise WASHINGTON (AP) — New hiring rose in March to its highest level in more than a year while job openings moved up slightly, signs the job market is slowly improving. The Labor Department said Tuesday that employers hired 4.24 million people in March, up from 4 million the previous month. Job openings edged up by 47,000 to 2.69 million. But new hires and job openings remain well below pre-recession levels, as many employers are still cautious about adding to payrolls. That is particularly true for small businesses. A separate survey by the National Federation of Independent Business found smaller companies were more optimistic in April about future economic trends than the previous month. But slightly more are still planning to cut jobs than create them, the NFIB said. The group’s small business optimism index rose to 90.6 from 86.8, the highest since September 2008, when Lehman Brothers collapsed and the financial crisis intensified. It was the first time in 18 months that the index topped 90. But the index rarely falls that low, and was below 90 for only one
quarter in the steep 1980-82 recession. “The level of the index is still very depressed,” said Ian Shepherdson, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics, in a note to clients. “If the whole economy were small businesses, this survey suggests it would still be contracting at a 3 percent rate.” Economists generally cite two reasons for the divide: Small companies are less likely to export than larger firms and therefore aren’t benefiting as much from improving economies in Asia and parts of Latin America. Smaller companies are also more dependent on bank lending than larger firms, which can issue bonds in order to borrow. In the government’s report, the construction and retail industries reported the largest jumps in hiring, while manufacturing and government also reported gains. The increase in construction hiring is likely a rebound from February, when severe weather shut down many projects. Cathy Farley, a managing director at Accenture and consultant on work force management, said retailers are hiring
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more information technology workers to build out their online sales divisions, rather than front-line retail staff. “The job market is brightening a bit, but the improvement is slow,” Farley said. The report, known as the Job Openings and Labor Turnover survey, illustrates the rapid churn that takes place in the job market, even when hiring is fairly weak. In addition to the 4.24 million hires that took place in March, about 4 million people were laid off, fired, or quit their jobs. Last week, the Labor Department said employers added a net 290,000 jobs in April — the most in four years — as confidence in the economic recovery increases. But the unemployment rate rose to 9.9 percent, as the new jobs weren’t enough for the more than 800,000 people that entered the work force or resumed job searches. With nearly 15.3 million people unemployed, competition for jobs remains stiff. In March, there were nearly 5.6 jobless workers, on average, for each opening. That compares to 1.7 jobless workers for every opening in December 2007, when the recession began.
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Charts show the sudden market drop during a House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises hearing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday in Washington. Associated Press
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Regulators need more time to figure out what caused last week’s stock market plunge, the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission told a congressional panel Tuesday. SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro said her agency has yet to pinpoint the reason for the selloff that sent the Dow Jones industrial average down nearly 1,000 points in less than half an hour, stunning Wall Street and Washington. “We will move as quickly as we can but I can’t give you a final date,” Schapiro said at a hearing examining the historic market drop. “We are unable to point to a single event which could be the sole cause” at this point in the SEC’s investigation, Schapiro testified. But some causes have been ruled out: The agency’s review found no evidence of terrorist activity or computer hacking. There also was no evidence “that this was done in any kind of a malicious way,” Schapiro told the House Financial Services subcommittee on capital markets. She said the scenario of a “fat finger” error, involving the typing of billions of shares rather than the intended millions, can’t yet be definitely ruled out as a possible cause of the disruption but that the investigations by the SEC and the exchanges hadn’t found such an error. Schapiro said establishing a stronger, more uniform system — across all exchanges — for slowing trading during periods
of fierce price swings would help. Six major U.S. securities exchanges on Monday agreed in principle to a uniform system of “circuit breakers,” which could slow trading during sharp market swings. Most of the 50 U.S. exchanges regulate themselves and design their own tools for slowing or halting trading. Schapiro and her fellow SEC commissioners will review the recommendations submitted by the exchanges for a marketwide system of circuit breakers, SEC spokesman John Nester said after the hearing. He said the exchanges also have provided suggestions “for handling clearly erroneous trades in a more objective and transparent manner.” The SEC commissioners and staff “will review the recommendations and work with the exchanges ... over the next few days,” Nester said in a statement. Last week’s market free fall highlighted the growing complexity and diversity of the securities market. Upstart electronic trading platforms now compete with the traditional exchanges and powerful computers give traders a split-second edge in buying or selling stocks. The plunge also underscored the growing importance of trading in options, which allow investors to trade based on expectations for a particular stock, or group of stocks, to rise or fall, rather than simply trading the underlying stock. “The interconnections among markets ... have grown immense-
ly more complex over the past few years,” Schapiro told the subcommittee. “Orders in one stock directed to one market can now ricochet to other markets, and trigger (mathematical) executions in other stocks and derivatives in milliseconds.” Senior officials of the New York Stock Exchange, the Nasdaq stock market and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, testifying at the hearing, said they were working out a formal blueprint. Lawmakers and Schapiro acknowledged that last Thursday’s plunge has undermined confidence in the markets. “We must quickly analyze what happened and embrace reforms in order to restore market integrity and promote investor confidence,” said Rep. Paul Kanjorski, D-Pa., the panel’s chairman. He noted that the drop wiped out more than $1 trillion in the market value of stocks before the market indexes recovered. The officials of the exchanges told the lawmakers they are capable of policing themselves. But they agreed that broad changes to the system of overseeing the financial exchanges are needed. Larry Leibowitz, chief operating officer for the NYSE, said a more uniform system of circuit breakers would slow trading when share prices plummet. And he suggested that one self-regulator with access to all trading data might best oversee all the exchanges. The vast network of self-regulators has made it harder for SEC officials to investigate the chaotic trading.
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Climate bill will allow states to veto oil drilling
WASHINGTON (AP) — A longawaited energy and climate bill to be made public on Wednesday would allow states directly affected by offshore drilling to veto drilling plans of nearby states if they can show significant negative impacts from an accident. The bill, sponsored by Sens. John Kerry, D-Mass., and Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., also would allow coastal states to opt out of drilling being allowed up to 75 miles from their shores — a concession to lawmakers concerned about offshore drilling in the wake of the Gulf Coast oil spill. Kerry and Lieberman have closely guarded the bill’s details before Wednesday’s announcement. The Associated Press obtained a copy of a summary being circulated Tuesday. In a break from current policy, states that allow offshore drilling will receive a share of federal revenue, the summary shows. That provision is likely to spark debate from interior senators, mostly in the West, who object to revenue sharing for offshore drilling. Kerry and Lieberman have said they will press ahead with the climate bill despite losing the support of their only Republican partner, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. Graham, who had been negotiating with Kerry and Lieberman for months, said last week he believes it is impossible to pass the legislation now because of partisan disagreements over offshore drilling and whether to take up immigration reform. Kerry disagreed, saying in a statement late Tuesday that the Gulf oil spill underscores how desperately the nation needs to break its dependence on fossil fuels. The bill, to be called the American Power Act, is a chance for Congress to show it can still address major issues, while also creating American jobs, strengthening national security and protecting the environment, Kerry said. He cited an “unprecedented” coalition of bill supporters, ranging from environmentalists to business leaders and military officials. Tom Kuhn, president of the Edison Electric Institute, which represents
U.S. shareholder-owned electric companies, is expected to join Kerry and Lieberman for Wednesday’s announcement, suggesting the industry group’s support. “People from across the ideological spectrum are standing by us, ready to line up in support of this plan. Any time you see me and T. Boone Pickens urging the Senate to pass something, you know it’s a genuine effort to bridge the old divides,” Kerry said. Pickens, a well-known Texas oilman, paid millions in support of Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, a group that attacked Kerry’s Vietnam War record in the 2004 presidential campaign. Pickens now supports huge increases in wind power and natural gas that would benefit from the climate bill. The legislation aims to cut emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping greenhouse gases by 17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020 and more than 80 percent by 2050. For the first time it would set a price on carbon emissions for large polluters such as coal-fired power plants. Rates initially would range from $12 per ton of carbon emissions to $25 per ton, depending on market prices. Restrictions would not take effect until 2013 for power plants and transportation fuels, and 2016 for manufacturers. Allowances would be granted to local electricity companies, which would be required to use them to help rate payers. In addition, a separate consumer relief provision would provide rebates to eligible families. Kerry and Lieberman said the bill would exempt farms and most small and medium-sized businesses, concentrating efforts on the largest polluters. The bill would offer incentives of up to $2 billion per year for companies that develop so-called clean coal technologies, including methods to capture and store carbon emissions. The legislation has several provisions aimed at boosting nuclear power. It increases funding for nuclear loan guarantees to $54 billion, and calls on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to speed the licensing process for new plants.
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In this April 13 photo, Professor Derron Bowen teaches high school math to college students in the Broward County Community College math building in Davie, Fla. He patiently uses equations on the board on basic arithmetic topics.
Nation has high college remedial education rate DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Professor Derron Bowen teaches high school math to college students, patiently chalking equations on the board on basic arithmetic topics such as the speed of a driver on a a 20-hour trip. Bowen’s class at Broward College in South Florida is for students who didn’t score high enough on an entrance test to get into college-level math. In all, about two-thirds of students entering the community college need to take at least one remedial course in math, English or reading. Nationwide, about a third of first-year students in 2007-08 had taken at least one remedial course, according to the U.S. Department of Education. At public two-year colleges, that number rises to about 42 percent. Education observers worry that the vast numbers of students coming to college unprepared will pose a major roadblock to President Barack Obama’s goal for the United States to once again lead the world in college degrees. “We don’t get there from here,” said Bob Wise, president of the Alliance for Excellent Education and former governor of West Virginia. In October, the Education Department reported that many states declare students to have gradelevel mastery of reading and math
when they do not. In a 2007 ACT National Curriculum Survey of college professors, 65 percent said their states poorly prepare students for college-level coursework. The survey found that professors want students with stronger skills in specific areas, while high schools typically impart a less comprehensive understanding of a broad range of topics. In his remedial math class in Florida, Bowen sees students who haven’t been in school for a decade or more, but some haven’t even had time to hang up their high school diplomas. “How were they allowed to go through?” Bowen said. “I’m thinking, ’If I could have been teaching you back when you were 6, 7, you would be a powerhouse today.”
The Obama administration is pushing states to adopt tougher standards, and governors and education leaders across the country are working together to propose a uniform set of common standards. A first draft was released in March, and a final proposal could come this summer. For others, the problem points to the need to develop alternative forms of job training for people who aren’t academically inclined and are unlikely to finish college.
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U.S. reviewing Iraq troop plan
BAGHDAD (AP) — American commanders, worried about increased violence in the wake of Iraq’s inconclusive elections, are now reconsidering the pace of a major troop pullout this summer, U.S. officials said Tuesday. The withdrawal of the first major wave of troops is expected to be delayed by about a month, the officials said. Waiting much longer could endanger President Barack Obama’s goal of reducing the force level from 92,000 to 50,000 troops by Aug. 31. More than two months after parliamentary elections, the Iraqis have still not formed a new government, and militants aiming to exploit the void have carried out attacks like Monday’s bombings and shootings that killed at least 119 people — the country’s bloodiest day of 2010. The threat has prompted military officials to look at keeping as many troops on the ground, for as long as possible, without missing the Aug. 31 deadline. A security agreement between the two nations requires American troops to be out of Iraq by the end of 2011. In Baghdad and Washington, U.S. officials say they remain committed to the deadline, which Obama has said he would
extend only if Iraq’s security deteriorates. Getting out of Iraq quickly and responsibly was among Obama’s top campaign promises in 2008. Extending the deadline could be politically risky back home — but so could anarchy and a bloodbath following a hasty retreat. Two senior administration officials said the White House is closely watching to see if the Aug. 31 date needs to be pushed back — if only to ensure enough security forces are in place to prevent or respond to militant attacks. Both spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the administration’s internal discussions. Already, the violence, fueled by Iraq’s political instability, will likely postpone the start of what the top U.S. commander in Iraq, Army Gen. Ray Odierno, has called the withdrawal “waterfall” — sending home large numbers of troops in a very swift period. In a January interview with the AP, Odierno said he hoped to start withdrawing as many as a monthly average of 12,500 troops, starting in May, to meet the August deadline. He has long said he would not start the withdrawal until two months after Iraq’s March 7 elections to
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Missile barrage kills 14 PARACHINAR, Pakistan (AP) — Up to 18 American missiles slammed into a Taliban sanctuary in Pakistan close to the Afghan border Tuesday, killing 14 alleged insurgents in the third such strike since a failed car bombing in New York drew fresh attention to the region, officials said. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s foreign minister said the nation’s ties with the U.S. have not suffered as a result of the bombing plot, which Washington has linked to militants with bases in the lawless border regions. The number of missiles fired into North Waziristan was unusually high, reflecting multiple targets. They struck cars, homes and tents across a wide area in the Doga area, where insurgents have hideouts and training facilities, two intelligence officials said on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. The identities of the people killed in the attack were not immediately known.
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Third rock from the last. Looking back on the stepping stones in my life, I recall my very first job at G.B. Harrill Insurance Agency, where I was hired by Ken Bostic Sr., father of WLOS-TV sportscaster and meteorologist Ken Bostic. I’ll never forget him. He was such a kind man, and I was a mere child when I walked in to that interview. Mr. Bostic (or Mr. B as we affectionately called him) provided me with an opportunity to gain work experience, or as some might say “he gave me a start.”
After a couple of years there, I moved on to what would become my second stepping stone on the career path. Banking was a part of my life for 10 years, so it was a little more than a stepping stone, I suppose. I made many friends and acquaintances while working in the Town of Spindale. It’s a great place.
Next (in September 1989), I stepped onto my third stone at The Daily Courier, where I started in the business office. It was around 1991 when I moved into the newsroom to begin the journey of a lifetime. The news side of a newspaper is a whole different animal, and I’m so grateful that Ron Paris and Bill Blair gave me the opportunity to do something I would grow to love over the years. I learned so much from so many people who helped mentor and mold my newsroom skills, including Ron, Wister Jackson, Virginia Rucker, Amy Tanner Revis and Jean Gordon. I feel honored to say I learned from the best. Although my job as lifestyles editor entails many different things, the part I love most is the people. I feel a special bond with the community and the many people I’ve come in contact with over the years. A wonderful part of my job has been the circle of church members I talk with weekly, as well as representatives from The Pilot Club, DAR, VFW, Lions and many other organizations. Keeping up with pageant girls, new arrivals, schools, colleges, scholarships and so many other forms of “local” news in the community. Perhaps one of the most important parts of my job has been the obituary column. I have a wonderful relationship with (as I call them) my funeral home people. They’re the best. My children have practically been raised from The Daily Courier office. My oldest was nine when I came here and the youngest was almost five. It is with mixed emotions that I tell you, I am stepping onto a new stone in my career path. After almost 21 years, this will be my last week at The Daily Courier office. Faced with a new opportunity, I’ve come to realize it’s time to move on. I am grateful to the wonderful people of this community for humoring me over the years, and I hope you will continue to humor me as I have been asked to be a guest columnist on occasion. I just won’t be working out of this office. Please do not consider this good-bye, but until we meet again. Thank you for your support and comments throughout the years. Godspeed to all of you. Editor’s note: Send your well wishes to Byers through Friday at abyers@ thedigitalcourier.com.
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n a bright sunny Saturday morning, when lots of folks were shopping for Mother’s Day gifts, a group of women were building a house. Trading in their purses for tool belts, the sounds of hammers hitting nails were heard around Florida Street in Spindale where more than 25 women participated in Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build. The group of Rutherford volunteers joined others across the country for the Lowe’s sponsored Women Build, for mothers and families everywhere. It will be a several months before new homeowners, Nathan and Amanda Norton and their little son, will move into their new home, but the couple was on site Saturday to help. “We are so excited,” they said. Bernice Newton was a member of the morning crew and with a caulk gun in her hand, she shared her reason for joining the team of volunteers. “My mom was an orphan and all her life having a home was very important to her,” Newton said. “I’m doing this today in her memory,” she said of her mother, Betty McDaniel. Newton was caulking an area where an exterior wall was about to be raised. Gloveless and wearing a South Carolina Gamecock hat tied around her chin, she concentrated on her efforts as she thought her about her mother. Nearby Helen Rogers was hammering nails. “This is so much fun and I’m not too old to do this yet,” the Rutherfordton volunteer said when asked her reason for building the house. “My son says 70 is the new 50,” she quipped. As the final work was completed
At top, the morning crew of Women Build get final instructions from Bob Bourne to raise an exterior wall of the Habitat for Humanity house where they worked Saturday. Homeowners (in blue T-shirts, center) are Nathan and Amanda Norton. Volunteer Helen Rogers is shown between them. Below, Habitat’s crew leader Al Urban, was among male volunteers, assisting the women builders Saturday. Here Urban adjusts a board in the corner of the home.
and an exterior wall was raised, the Nortons stood in the middle of the volunteers as Habitat crew leader, Bob Bourne, called out the final instructions. Jerry Jones and Al Urban, also Habitat crew leaders, were also there, lending helping hands and building tips for the women. Susan LosCalzo, who led the women’s morning team, took time to conduct a mini-clinic on “how to hammer” which all found very ben-
n Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity builds homes for families who could not obtain a home by conventional financing means. The organization does this by building affordable homes with totally volunteer labor. Thus, the new owner buys the house for only the cost of the land and materials. Habitat homeowners must also volunteer their labor to build the house. They put in 300 hours of “sweat equity” that entitles them to an interest-free mortgage, which is repaid over 15 to 20 years. The mortgage payments are used by Habitat to build future houses.
eficial, said Linda Tribou, Resource Development for Habitat for Humanity and Rutherford Housing Partnership. “We only had one thumb banged all day,” she said. The morning and an afternoon crew were able to complete all exterior walls and about 90 percent of interior walls were completed by day’s end. Please see Build, Page 8B
2B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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The fifth six weeks honor roll at Chase Middle School has been announced by Joey Glenn, principal. Those students named to the list are: A Honor Roll 6th Grade Braxton Bright, Cole Buckner, Summer Byers, Devin Davis, Megan Ensley, Kaylan Hampton, Shana Hoyle, Taylor James, Trevor James, Carrie Jones, Alysa McGinnis, Takirah McKinney, Jesica Pogue, Andrew Price, Austin Radford, Noah Radford, Charles Roach, Avery Tate, Keely Thomas, Haley Wood 7th Grade Kaylyn Adams, Micheal Bailey, Tiffany Barnes, Taylor Biggerstaff, Jacob Blanton, Eric Brigman, Ashley Brown, Keynari Brown, Juan Castrellon Jr., Morgan Deck, Audra Dowden, Regina Glover, Audrey Gorman, Richard Gowan, Juanita Haynes, Jacob Horton, Kaylee Jones, Breanna Lytle, Tyler Nguyen, Kaitlin Owens, Tyra Phillips, Makenzie Reynolds, Jaqueline Romero, Samuel Scarlett, Courtney Scherer, Summer Shytles 8th Grade Harley Burgess, Kaylee Campbell, Devyn Gowan, Maria Head, Michaela Langley, Hannah Mitchem, Kaleb Morrow, Mckenzie Morrow, Ashley Smith, Mason Womack AB Honor Roll 6th Grade Jordan Adcox, Ambria Badger, John Baker, Corey Ballesteros, Alan Baynard, Tyler Branch, Sydney Burgess, Gwendolyn Caban, Anna Campbell, Donald Carr, Dakota Carroll, James Childers, Kayla Crowe, Blakely Dobbins, Cody Dobbins, Terra Fowler, Christopher Frontena, Zachary Garner, Jamila Hamilton, Trey Hawkins, Ethan Hawks, Hunter Henson, Suzanne Jones, Bethany Kinsey, Hailey O’dell, Kaylee
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Thomas Jefferson Classical Schools The third quarter honor rolls at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy and Thomas Jefferson Classical Grammar School have been announced by Joe Maimone, headmaster and Jason Cole, principal. Those students named to the list are: A Honor Roll Grade 3 Lauren Bennett, Samantha Betor, Grayson Blake, Sydney Carpenter, Emma Carter, Alexandra Neal, Aryanna Rhoads, Emily Shroyer, Quinn Teddy, Virgina Vaughn, Anna White, Turner White Grade 4 John Camp, Danielle Carter, John Ciliberti, Audrey Colnot, Jesse Conner, Beck Crawford, Linda Dominguez, Brendan Johnson, Kendall Keator, Colin Martin, Jordan McIntyre, Nathaniel Qualls, Conner Stroud. Grade 5 Rebekah Bass, Nicole Betor, Lauren Brown, Shakyra Davis, Madeleine Lane, Madelyn Martelle, Kerina Patel, Erin Tevis, Gabe Turner. Grade 6 Cameron Blake, David Bond, Kristen Bullock, Sully Carpenter, Sonia
Colnot, Ryuki Deyton, Lucy High, Sophia Hutchens, Brianna Kale, Alexa Lovelace, Lindsey Martelle, Rachel Mauney, Taylor Moore, Lydia Murray, Savannah Pye, Emily Qualls. Grade 7 Michael Advent, India Benson, Sheridan Blakey, Samantha Crane, Alyssa Edwards, Katie Harmon, Daniel Hooper, Mason Martin, Christopher Mejia, Emily Stepp, Philip Talbert, David Teddy, Kaela Williams. Grade 8 Philip Barker, Janice Dilgert, Kira Jordan, Stephen Maimone, Andrew Murphy, Jerishma Patel, Hannah Scruggs. Grade 9 Eleora-Sian Albala, Melinda Alexander, Victoria Bennett, Andrew Bond, Cody Carter, Anthony Helton, Christopher Krier, William Krier, Josiah Parke, Rachel Richards, Rosemary Richards, Hannah Saucier, John Tuong, Darby Williams. Grade 10 Genevieve Boudreau, Megan Connor, Nathaniel Hager, Bruce Kennedy, Haley Stepp, Lynsie Stevens, Sarah Thompson. Grade 11 Christian Deviney, Zachary Krantz. Grade 12 Terrance Demas, Shelby Doggett, Letha Lineberry, Gabrielle Rice, Kaitlyn Sizemore, Mary Thelen.
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Pecan pie takes the cake Dear Abby: Years ago you published your recipe for Abby’s Famous Pecan Pie. I cut it out and made it often because it was the best pecan pie I ever tasted. Somehow I have misplaced my recipe. I have come across other ones, but not yours. Would you be so kind as to reprint it in your column? I have committed to bringing a couple of pies to an upcoming event. I know everyone who tastes it will agree that it’s the best they have ever eaten. — Ruby Dear Ruby: I have no doubt that they will. Years ago, a male reader informed me that a festival had been held in his community, part of which was a pie baking contest. “To the delight of my wife and friends,” he wrote, “and the chagrin of the other contestants — all women — I took first prize.” The recipe he had used was one my mother, Pauline Phillips, had printed in this column. My mother had a notorious sweet tooth and had discovered the pie while a guest at the Phoenix Hotel in Lexington, Ky. (The hotel has since been demolished.) The recipe had been created by the hotel’s pastry chef, who kindly shared it with her. Because one good turn deserves another — here it is: Abby’s Famous Pecan Pie 9-inch unbaked pie crust 1 cup light corn syrup
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1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 heaping cup pecan halves 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a large bowl, combine corn syrup, sugar, eggs, butter, salt and vanilla; mix well. Pour into unbaked pie crust; sprinkle with pecan halves. 3. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until center is set. (Toothpick inserted in center will come out clean when pie is done.) If the crust or pie appears to be getting too brown, cover with foil for the remaining baking time. Cool. This recipe is included in my set of cookbooklets, which contains more than 100 mouthwatering recipes The set can be ordered by sending your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $12 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby — Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 610540447. Shipping and handling are included in the price.
TV Drug commercials are scary Dear Dr. Gott: What is your opinion of TV commercials that spend more time on warnings and disclaimers of medications than on what the products will do? And the information is usually at such high speeds that it is hard to understand. Dear Reader: You have tapped into one of my greatest pet peeves. I listen to TV commercials about drugs that are going to make EVERYTHING all better. There’s nothing that can’t be improved on. The only thing that must be understood is the neverending side effects. Then there are the people with specific diagnoses who are warned not to take these wonder drugs. If you suffer any ill consequences, you are told to contact your physician. In all fairness, pharmaceutical companies produce medications designed to help people suffering from almost every known condition. For the most part, that is exactly
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what happens. People take medication, and they get better. All is well that ends well. Unfortunately, there’s the oversensitive individual who takes a drug his physician has recommended in good faith, only to find the patient develops hives or worse. What’s a physician to do? It must be understood that side effects are a part of any medication. This includes prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, herbs and homeopathic remedies. We all react in a different manner to what we consume. What works for one person may not work for another. And some side effects can be devastating.
IN THE STARS
Your Birthday, May 12;
Conditions in general look very promising for you in the year ahead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Uncluttered horizons enhance your ability to plan and succeed. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Unless you have good reason for doing so, don’t allow others to become directly involved in your business matters. CANCER (June 21-July 22) - If you should happen to stumble upon a windfall, alert your good buddies. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - A major objective or ambition can be realized during this cycle, but you might need some quality allies. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - You are likely to be luckier than usual in enterprises or arrangements that you originate. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - There’s a good chance that you’ll be pretty sharp at buying, selling, bargaining or being the middleman. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - Something mutually constructive can result from an agreement that you are trying to negotiate today. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - Something in which you’ve been involved for some time can generate much better returns. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Don’t be shy about protecting your selfinterests in an involvement of importance today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - When it comes to commercial involvements today, don’t jump at the first offer. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - Because conditions are likely to be so vastly improved from yesterday, several opportunities may present themselves. ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Be singular in your focus, whether your concern is concentrated on prestige, career or financing.
4B——The The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 4B Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, WEDNESDAY, May 12, 2010
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Rash receives O. Henry Award
Ron Rash, the John and Dorothy Parris Distinguished Professor of Appalachian Cultural Studies at Western Carolina University, is the recipient of a prestigious O. Henry Prize for 2010. Rash received the award, his second O. Henry Prize, for his short story “Into the Gorge,” published in the fall 2008 edition of The Southern Review. His is one of 20 stories selected from across the nation for the 2010 prize. The Atlantic Monthly says O. Henry Prizes are “widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious awards for short fiction.” The prize is named in honor of William Sidney Porter, who adopted the pseudonym of O. Henry. A fiction writer with an illustrious life, O. Henry penned many of his stories in prison. When he was released from prison, he was invited to New York, where he continued to write for the next eight years until his death in 1910. Among past winners of the O. Henry Prize are such influential writers as Ernest Hemingway, Dorothy Parker, F. Scott Fitzgerald, James Thurber, James Baldwin, Woody Allen, Mary McCarthy, Alice Walker, Chaim Potok, J.D. Salinger, Philip Roth, Joyce Carol Oates, E.L. Doctorow, Andrea Barrett, John Irving and Stephen King. Rash’s “Into the Gorge” is published along with other prizewinning stories in a collection titled
Honor Continued from Page 2B
Lydia Francis, Marlee Greene, Michael Greene, Sarah Grinton, Jonathan Hargro, Jacob Hill, Sarah Howell, Kaitlyn Hunt, Brian Kean, Chloe Langley, Parker Langston, Tiffany Lankford, Anna Lovelace, Christina Maimone, Matthew Martin, Skylar Murphy, Matthew Switzer, Simeon Wallace. Grade 5 Elizabeth Barrington, Savannah Bell, Amber Blanton, Robert Capaldo, Katherine Carter, Morgan Clary, Kosta Hambidge, Alexander Harrelson, Austin Hullen, Ali Huston, Lydia Kercher, Nicholas Longerbeam, Matthew Malone, Bryanna Melaugh, Alayna Smith,
Amanda Thompson. Grade 6 Kathryn Bell, Allie Bishop, Hope Borders, Christopher Brassel, Addison Conn, Erin Davis, Alethia Griffin, Stephen Hargro, Sydney Harrill, Destinee Hill, Brittany Hodge, Kayla Justus, John Kean, William Kirkpatrick, Elizabeth Langston, Eden Mullinax, Michaela Orsky, Allie Proctor, Nickolas Quade, Mattie Roberts, Carrie Ruff, Lydia Self, Landon Smith, Miriam Sundell, Sara Turner, Terry Wallace. Grade 7 Erin Brown, Bianca Clark, Shelby Davidson, Kelsey Doggett, Bianca Dragul, Autumn Edwards, Valerie Evans, Daniel Federici, Mary-Emma Friday, Bailey Graeper, Natalie Hamilton, Benjamin Harris, Malarie Harris,
“The O. Henry Prize Stories 2010” by Anchor Books. In her introduction to this year’s collection, Furman calls Rash “one of our best living storytellers” and praises his story as “emblematic of Rash’s work and his precise, modest, often beautiful prose.” The O. Henry Prize is the latest in a series of awards received by Rash. He is recipient of the 2009 Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Fiction for his fourth novel, “Serena.” The award is presented annually by the North Carolina Literary and Historical Association in recognition of works of fiction that exhibit “creative and imaginative quality, excellence of style, universality of appeal, and relevance to North Carolina and her people.” He also won the Sir Walter Raleigh Award in 2006 – that one for his third novel, “The World Made Straight.” Rash, who teaches in the English department at Western Carolina, is author of two other critically acclaimed novels based in the Appalachians – his debut novel, “One Foot in Eden,” and “Saints at the River” from 2004. He grew up in Boiling Springs, and came to WCU in 2003 from the University of South Carolina, where he served as visiting writer in the graduate creative writing program. Jessica Hudson, Conner Kring, George Lane III, Michael Lloyd, Stephanie Lola, Ian McCall, Lily Nelson, Peyton Noschese, Coleman Putnam, Joseph Rash, Thomas Sievers, Derek Skipper, Ashley Thompson, Laura Thompson, Ben Waldrep. Grade 8 Aaron Alexander, Adam Blecher, Efrim Borders, Danny Camp III, Daniel Camp, Bethany Cantrell, Ayumi Deyton, Logan Folk, Makayla Hodge, Grace Hollifield, Robert Hosking III, Regina Jau, Taylor Kinter, Nathaniel Mackey, Joseph Pate, Jamie Smith, Ronald Smith, John Stamey, Rachael Tevis, Joseph Thelen, Dylan Toms, Olivia Treutlein, Travis Waldroup-Rodriguez. Grade 9 Caleb Bishop, Vincent
Boudreau, Ashley Carroll, Lucas Cole, Paul Davis, Anna Dedmon, Nicolas Dilgert, Olivia Federici, Berkeley Fisher, Wendy Harmon, Cassidy Jones, Leah Lineberry, Caroline Longerbeam, McKinnon Martin, Kelsey Smith, David Snyder, Caleb Sundell, Heath Thompson, Kathryn Trimble, Timothy Turner, Sarah Tuttle, Megan Watson, Stephanie Watterson, Jacob Wells. Grade 10 Emmy Allen, Hannah Bennett, Dominique Capaldo, Stephanie Corder, Kaitlin Duren, Ashleigh Earle, Nicolette Orsky, Jacob Richards, Morgan Wood. Grade 11 Jonathan Bass, Aren Bsson, Brooklyn Crain, Charles Earle II, Kali Folk, Sarah Jones, Brett
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Lola, Regina Maimone, Tyler Melton, Zadok Moss, Kasey Owens, Sarah Sievers, Ryan Spurlin, Suada Turayfi, Alexandra Walker. Grade 12 Carla Amos. Emily Bell, Taylor Blanton, Rachael Bradley, Desiree Cain, Haylee Champion,
Callan Dwan, Shelby Facemyer, Ashlee Greene, Michelle Harden, Victoria Hoyle, India Littlejohn, Zackary Ludwig, Emily Mellnik, Victoria Mendez, Bradley Nelson, Michelle Owens, Rachel Rumfelt, Rebekah Rumfelt, Samantha Thompson, Mary Tongel, Mark Trimble, Jack Walker.
Rutherford county farmers’ market-vendor meeting set There will be a Vendor’s Meeting for the Rutherford County Farmers’ Market on Thursday, May 13th at 8:30 am in the Rutherford County Extension Center. All those who plan to sell at the Rutherford County Farmers Market this year need to attend. The opening date for the Farmers’ Market will be discussed, along with Farm Market Nutrition Program(FMNP) for both WIC and Seniors and what is needed to participate in the program.
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The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, WEDNESDAY, May 12, 2010 — 5B NORTH CAROLINA RUTHERFORD COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA, RUTHERFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 09 SP 540
IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY MATTHEW W. KOLODZIK AND WIFE, JULIE L. KOLODZIK DATED April 25, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 902, PAGE 144, RUTHERFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, TO BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORP, TRUSTEE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust executed by MATTHEW W. KOLODZIK AND WIFE, JULIE L. KOLODZIK dated April 25, 2006 to BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee for BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, recorded in Book 902, Page 144, RUTHERFORD County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of RUTHERFORD County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of RUTHERFORD and State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being known and designated as Lot 59 as shown on the Map of South Mountain Peaks, Phase Three, as recorded in Plat Book 27, Pages 56 through 59, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION: Lot 59 South Mountain Peaks Subdivision, Otterbrook Trail Bostic NC 28018 DATE OF SALE: May 20, 2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:30 A.M. LOCATION OF SALE: RUTHERFORD County Courthouse RECORD OWNER(S): Matthew W. Kolodzik and Julie L. Kolodzik TERMS OF THE SALE: (1) This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-of-ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies. (2) The property is being sold "as is". Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property. Further, the undersigned Substitute Trustee makes no title warranties with respect to the title to the property. (3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Register of Deeds and any final court and/or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale. (4) At the time of the sale, the highest bidder will be required to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period. (5) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. (6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession, by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. This the 21st day of April, 2010. SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. _______________________________________ Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 (919) 250-2000 CBM 97392213
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 10 CVD 153
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 140 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Nisreen S Abutaa and Awad Suleiman to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated February 12, 2007, and recorded in Book 941, Page 134, 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 10:00AM on May 19, 2010, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Being all of Lot 636 as shown on survey by R.L. Greene, PLS entitled "GreyRock Subdivision" Phase 3 C as recorded in Plat Book 27 at Page 161, said plat being one of a series of plats recorded in Plat Book 27 Page 08 through 11 revised in Plat Book 27 Pages 159 through 162, of the Rutherford County, NC Registry, reference to said recorded plats being made for a more particular description of said Lot 636. Subject to the grading easement of Canyon Walk to there full lengths. Together with and subject to all easements, restrictions and rights of ways of record and a non-exclusive appurtenant easement for ingress, egress and regress is conveyed over and upon all private subdivision roads for GreyRock at Lake Lure as shown on the above-described plats and as shown on plats for Phases 1A and 1B, Phase 2A and 2B, of GreyRock and the covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for GreyRock at Lake Lure as recorded in Book 858, at Page 122 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry and also recorded in Book 3827, Page 764 of the Buncombe County, NC Registry(hereinafter "Declarations"). Being a portion of that property conveyed to LR Buffalo Creek, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company by deeds recorded in Book 855, Page 816 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry. Said property is commonly known as: Lot 636 off of Canyon Walk, Grey Rock Resort Subdivision, Lake Lure, NC 28746 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 Ronald Berg, Trustee of the 636 Grey Rock Trust being an Irrevocable Discretionary Spendthrift Trust) and any amendments Thereto. 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.: 432.1002203NC /WBC Publication Dates: 05/05/2010 05/12/2010
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE FILE NO. 10-SP-27 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Andrew D. Rudisill and Annette S. Rudisill to Donald D. McSwain, Trustee, dated April 25, 2007 and recorded in Book 953, at Page 698 in the Rutherford County Registry, Rutherfordton, 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 instrument duly recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of the aforesaid county, and the Holder of the Note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the county courthouse door in the City of Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina, on May 19, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate: Situate, lying and being in Golden Valley Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and being a portion of the property described in Deed recorded in deed Book 885, Page 131, Rutherford County Registry, said portion herein conveyed being described as follows:
THE COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD PLAINTIFF,
BEING all of Lot 14 of "The Ridge at South Mountain – Phase One (Revised)" as shown on a plat recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 104, Rutherford County Registry, reference to said plat being made for a full metes and bounds description of said lot and the plat notes recited thereon.
VS. PATRICIA F. RHYNE, DEFENDANT,
Subject to Restrictions and Covenants recorded in Deed Book 887, Page 98, Rutherford County Registry, as amended in Deed Book 898, Page 645, as amended in Deed Book 903, Page 640641, as amended in Deed Book 910, Page 220, as amended in Deed Book 920, Page 409; and as amended in Deed Book 922, Page 778, Rutherford County Registry.
and BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, DEFENDANT LIENHOLDER. __________________________________ NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an order of the Clerk of Court of Rutherford County, North Carolina, made and entered in the action entitled "The County of Rutherford vs. Patricia F. Rhyne, et al" the undersigned commissioner will on the 21st day of May, 2010 offer for sale and sell for cash to the last and highest bidder at public auction, on the steps of the Rutherford County Courthouse located on Main Street, Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139, at 10:00 a.m. the following described real property, lying and being in Cool Springs Township, State and County aforesaid, and more particularly described as follows: Deed Book 188, page 465: Situated in Cool Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: Being Lots No. 68 and 69 of the Harmon Heights property in Forest City, North Carolina, as shown on a Plat of said property made by W. J. Wilkie, Surveyor, and recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Rutherford County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 1, at page 112, reference to which is made for a full and complete description. Deed Book191, Page 254: Situated in Cool Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: Being Lot number 70 of the Harmon Heights property in Forest City, NC, as shown on a plat of said property made by W. J. Wilkie, Surveyor, and recorded in the Register of Deeds office of Rutherford County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 1, at page 112, reference to which is made for a full and complete description. Reference is also made to deed from J. E. Coffey and wife to J. H. Coffey, dated November 4, 1935, and recorded in the Rutherford County Registry in Book 159, at page 189. Deed Book 363 page 513: Situated in Cool Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: Being the Western 10 feet of Lots 4 & 5 of Harmon Heights as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 1 at 112 and described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin in the North margin of Utah Street, said iron pin being the Southeast corner of Myrtle Frasher and runs thence with her line North 23 West 50 feet to an iron pin, corner of Lot No. 3; thence with line of Lots 3 & 4 North 62 East 10 feet to iron pin; thence a new line South 23 East 50 feet to the North margin of Utah Street; thence with the North margin of Utah Street South 62 West 10 feet to the BEGINNING. The sale shall be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, and covenants of record and special assessments, if any. A deposit of five (5%) percent of the successful bid or Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) Dollars, whichever is greater, will be required. This the 29th day of April, 2010. ________________________________ Elizabeth T. Miller, Commissioner
Together with all additional rights, title, and interests of Grantor conveyed and described in the Deed of Trust recorded in Book 953, at Page 698 in the office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County. This is the same property described in the Deed of Trust recorded in Book 953, at Page 698 in the office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County. The current property Owner is Andrew D. Rudisill. The sale is made subject to all taxes (including but not limited to any applicable transfer taxes), special and homeowners' association assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record against the said property, unrecorded mechanics' and materialmen's liens, and any recorded releases. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Foreclosure Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS." Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the Holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust/Security Agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the Holder of the Note make any representation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. A cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($750.00) may be required at the time of the sale. If no upset bid is filed within ten (10) days from the date the Report of Foreclosure Sale is filed, a Trustee's Deed will be tendered to the highest bidder. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified funds at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a Trustee's Deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he may remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 45-21.30(d) and (e). In addition to the purchase price so bid any successful bidder will also be responsible for payment of revenue stamps and other costs of closing the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 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. In accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.16A(b), in the event that this Notice of Foreclosure Sale relates to residential real property with less than 15 rental units, 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 the 26th day of April, 2010. __________________________________________ William F. Wolcott, III For WASLAW, LLC Substitute Trustee BB&T Building, Suite 1403 1 West Pack Square Asheville, NC 28801 Telephone: (828) 210-8188
6B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, WEDNESDAY, May 12, 2010 NORTH CAROLINA, RUTHERFORD COUNTY
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 059 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Kevin R Miller and Marie B Miller to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated October 28, 2005, and recorded in Book 868, Page 551, 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 10:00AM on May 19, 2010, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Tract I: Situate, lying, and being in Gilkey Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and lying North of Chilly Bowl Road, SR 1533, and being a portion of the Dale Property described in Deed Book 609, at Page 305, and being described in accordance with a new plat of survey done by Professional Surveying Services dated December 13, 1995 as follows: Beginning at a point in Chilly Bowl Road, said beginning point being the common Southernmost corner of the tract descried herein and the Larry G. Thompson Property described in Deed Book 560, at Page 685, and running thence from said beginning point along and with Chilly Bowl Road on the following calls: North 85 degrees 18 minutes 15 seconds West 19.93 feet to a point; thence South 85 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds West 74.79 feet to a point; thence leaving Chilly Bowl Road and running along the following new lines: North 04 degrees 40 minutes 47 seconds West 221.01 feet, passing a new iron pin at 24.95 feet to an existing iron pin; thence North 85 degrees 09 minutes 52 seconds East 129.58 feet to a new iron pin located in the aforesaid Thompson boundary; thence running along and with the Thompson boundary South 05 degrees 11 minutes 11 seconds West 227.89 feet, passing an existing iron pin at 209.70 feet to the point and place of Beginning and containing 0.57 acre, more or less. Tract II: Situate, lying, and being in Gilkey Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and lying North of Chilly Bowl Road, SR 1533, and being a portion of the Dale Property described in Deed Book 609, at Page 305, and being described in accordance with a plat of survey done by D. S. Bostic Land Surveying dated March 18, 1999 as follows: Beginning at an iron pin, said iron pin being the Northwestern most corner of the Terrell Property described in Deed Book 662, Page 380, and running thence from said beginning new iron pin along a new line North 04 degrees 40 minutes 47 seconds West 115.91 feet to an iron pin located in the Southern boundary of the Thompson Property described in Deed Book 509, Page 395; thence running along and with the Thompson Southern boundary North 69 degrees 35 minutes 06 seconds East 160.39 feet to an existing iron pin, said pin marking the common Northernmost corner of the tract described herein and the Thompson Property described in Deed Book 560, Page 685; thence leaving the Thompson boundary described in Deed Book 509, Page 395 and running along and with the Thompson Western boundary described in Deed Book 560, Page 685 South 04 degrees 11 minutes 25 seconds West 160.95 feet to an existing iron pin, said pin being the Northeastern most corner of the aforesaid Terrell Property; thence leaving the Thompson boundary and running along and with the Northern boundary of the Terrell Property South 85 degrees 09 minutes 17 seconds West 129.56 feet to the point and place of beginning and containing 0.44 acres, more or less. Being the same and identical property which was conveyed by Christopher Todd Behler and wife, Amy Rebecca Gilbert Behler to Kevin R. Miller and wife, Marie B. Miller by deed dated October 24, 2005 and of record in Deed Book 887, at Page 223 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina. Said property is commonly known as 625 Chilly Bowl Road, 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 Kevin R Miller and Marie B Miller. 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.: 432.0937933NC Publication Dates: 05/05/2010 05/12/2010
There will be a Public Hearing in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Rutherford County Office Building, 289 North Main Street, Rutherfordton, NC on June 7, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. regarding the proposed Rutherford County Budget for Fiscal Year 2010-11. All interested parties are invited to attend. The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2010-11 is available for inspection in the Office of the Clerk to the Board at the Rutherford County Office Building, 289 North Main Street, Rutherfordton, NC.
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NORTH CAROLINA RUTHERFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 10 SP 14 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY STEVEN R. THOMPSON AND WIFE, SHARON THOMPSON AND BETTY B. THOMPSON DATED March 26, 2001 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 620, PAGE 409, RUTHERFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, TO BLANCO, TACHABERRY, COMBS AND MATAMOROS, P.A., TRUSTEE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust executed by STEVEN R. THOMPSON AND WIFE, SHARON THOMPSON AND BETTY B. THOMPSON dated March 26, 2001 to BLANCO, TACHABERRY, COMBS AND MATAMOROS P.A, Trustee for FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF CHARLESTON, recorded in Book 620, Page 409, RUTHERFORD County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of RUTHERFORD County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of RUTHERFORD and State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot No. 44, Forest Hills No. 2 Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 25, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Being the same property conveyed to William Leroy Thompson and wife, Betty B. Thompson in Book 456, Page 129, Rutherford County Registry. PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION: 138 Honeysuckle Drive, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 DATE OF SALE: May 13, 2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:30 A.M. LOCATION OF SALE: RUTHERFORD County Courthouse RECORD OWNER(S): Steven R. Thompson, Sharon Thompson & Betty B. Thompson TERMS OF THE SALE: (1) This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-of-ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies. (2) The property is being sold "as is". Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property. Further, the undersigned Substitute Trustee makes no title warranties with respect to the title to the property. (3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Register of Deeds and any final court and/or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale. (4) At the time of the sale, the highest bidder will be required to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period. (5) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. (6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession, by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. This the 14th day of April, 2010. SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. ____________________________ Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 (919) 250-2000 CBM M6048551
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The women will return to the work site throughout the summer, working the second weekend of the month. They are helping Faithworks, a church coalition construction team, in building the home. While the women traded their purses for tool belts, Habitat’s Monday and Tuesday male crew members traded their hammers for aprons, barbecuing hamburgers and hot dogs for everyone. Gordon Scott, Doug Tribou, Donald Bell and homeowner Nathan Norton manned the grills. Morning crew leader LosCalzo was joined by Emily Moose, Lori Herrick, Lynn Padgett, Susan Kernodle, Bernice Newton, Hazel Crook, Patricia Kuess, Mary Edwards, Jane Alexander Bell, Helen Rogers, Jennifer James, Jennine Watts and Carly Kauffman, Afternoon crew leader Faye Hamrick was joined by Caroline
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Above, Jennine Watts, a member of the morning crew, works on a wall just before it is raised At right, Homeowner Amanda Norton and her husband Nathan Norton, volunteered Saturday. They will put at least 300 “sweat equity” hours into the building of their home on Florida Avenue, Spindale.
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