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FOREST CITY — Jeannie Bostic said she was just doing her job when she called 911 to report an apartment fire on Roberson Road on March 9. But on Thursday, the United States Post Office recognized the mail carrier as a hero for her quick action in alerting authorities after she noticed thick smoke coming from the complex’s laundry room. “The carrier knocked on the apartment doors enabling a pregnant woman to escape unharmed,” wrote Officer in Charge for the Forest City Post Office Sheila Salyers on her
nomination form. “Her heroic actions alerted response teams and residents and possibly saved lives.” Bostic was completely surprised by the attention on Thursday. Her husband Darrell attended the presentation and said he kept the proceedings a surprise. “I thought all this attention was over,” Bostic said at the ceremony. “They had already bought me flowers and dinner, so I was very surprised.” In addition to Salyers, also present were Craig Kinlaw, manager of post Scott Baughman/Daily Courier office operations and Dave Mills of David Curtis Fields, district manager for the USPS, Please see Hero, Page 6
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Student Body President Justin Ledford addressed the Rutherford Early College High School Class of 2010 during commencement exercises at The Foundation Performing Arts Center. Ledford told his classmates they should not forget their experiences at REaCH.
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REaCH graduates 2010 class By ALLISON FLYNN Daily Courier Staff Writer
SPINDALE — The 2010 Class of Rutherford Early College High School is ready to spread its wings and fly. Twenty-nine students received their diplomas Thursday night during the school’s third commencement exercises. Students laughed as memories were shared and cheered as
their classmates were honored. “I watched you every day display excellence through your class work,” said Lynn Davis, who delivered the commencement address. Davis spent three years as a counselor at the school. “You have succeeded not only individually, Please see REaCH, Page 5
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FOREST CITY — The 33 Chase and 51 East Rutherford seniors receiving ROPE (Reaching for One’s Potential for Excellence) Awards will be honored this weekend. Announced by the respective high schools, the 84 students will be recognized Saturday night during the annual Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation banquet to be held at the Carolina Event & Conference Center in Forest City. This year marks the first time Chase High students have been eligible for ROPE awards, as the McNair Foundation extended its scholarship awards. The program has been in place at East High School since its inception and began at Chase and R-S Central High School’s with Jumpstart in 2009. Saturday night’s banquet is the climax of weekend events, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the McNair foundation. ROPE Mentors will be honored at 11:30 a.m. Saturday with a luncheon and program at 12:30 p.m. All previous ROPE recipients Please see McNair, Page 6
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FOREST CITY — “If we ever needed each other, we need you now,” United Way Executive Director Faye Hassell said here Thursday during the annual meeting and awards luncheon. Hassell was referring to the “staggering” numbers of people in Rutherford County who face substance abuse. She took the opportunity to invite everyone attending the luncheon to join United Way’s Community Engagement Team, with its mission to help victims of substance abuse and family members affected by the problems. “Every one knows the travesty and the effects of substance abuse,” she said. “Every one of us is affected either directly or indirectly.” “If you want a better community, you can make it happen,” she said. “This problem is not going away, and we can’t go away either. “Major accomplishments have been made, yet
McNair ROPE winners to be feted
If you want a better community, you can make it happen. This problem is not going away, and we can’t go away either. — Faye Hassell
RUTHERFORDTON – The 2010 Tanner Award for Excellence in Teaching was presented Thursday to Rutherford Opportunity Center English Teacher Teresa Price. Price was one of 11 teachers in Rutherford County Schools nominated for the annual award. “Reviewing the nominations and narrowing it to the five finalists was a difficult task,” said Communities in Schools Board Chairman Bob Decker. “They are all so worthy of being recognized for their accomplishments.” “It always makes me feel so good to see this caliber of teachers in this county,” said Mike Tanner. “If you are representative of your peers – and I’m sure you are – you have a wonderful system.” The Tanner Award for Excellence in Teaching is not a “Teacher of the Year Award,” but instead is intended to recognize and reward demonstrated excellence in a teaching career. The awards are based on the Tanner Awards at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, begun by K.S. Tanner of Please see Award, Page 6
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Car and bike show: The 2nd annual Gilkey Summerfest Car and Bike show will be held June 5, from 4 to 10 p.m. Beach Bingo, and a dessert bake off, homemade ice-cream and other foods. Outdoor music includes all ranges, Bluegrass, Rock, Country and more. Bands can sign up by contacting Todd Rollins at 429-5841 or 429-5657. To pre-registration for the car show, contact Dustin Roper at 289-3376, Eric Reedy at 429-7675, or Charles McClure, 864-597-9348. To reserve a vendor booth, contact Michelle Reedy at 2893446.
Legal Grounds, 217 North Main St., Rutherfordton, offers the following entertainment:
May 8 — Sharkadelics May 15 — TRIAD May 22 — Rocky Yelton & The Hired Guns Website www.legalgrounds. net.
Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria, 115 W. Main St., Spindale, (no cover charge) announces the following entertainment:
May 14 — Secret B-Sides May 15 — Amelia’s Mechanics May 21 — Leigh Glass May 22 — Grace Adele Website www.barleystaproom.com.
M Squared Restaurant, 125 West Main St., Spindale, offers the following entertainment: Tuesdays — Patio Party with Alex Thompson on keyboard Wednesdays — Trivia at 8 p.m. (half price wine bottles) Thursdays — Seafood Night (reservations 288-4641) Friday — Chef’s specials, Martini Night, Alex Thompson on keyboard Saturday — No entertain-
May 27 — Romantic Rivoli Earrings, 6 to 8 p.m. Website offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com.
Leader of the Pack run set Saturday FOREST CITY — The inaugural “Leader of the Pack” 5k run/walk and one-mile fun run will be held on Saturday, May 15, at 7:45 a.m. The run will begin at Memorial Drive at McNair Field. Registration forms can be picked up at Lifestyle Wellness and Spa, Forest City Town Hall, First National Bank in Rutherfordton or online at http://leaderofthepack5k.embarqspace.com/. The registrations can be also made the morning of the race between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. at McNair Field. Race day registration is $25 for the 5k or $15 for the fun run. Forest City Police Chief Jay Jackson, a 2010 Leadership Rutherford student, is encouraging everyone to come out and support this cause. Chief Jackson described the event as promoting a passion for healthy lifestyles and community outdoor events while contributing to a great cause. The 2010 Leadership Rutherford class wants to give a special thanks to the event’s sponsors: Lifestyles Wellness and Spa, ment, prime rib specials Sundays — Brunch and Bloody Mary Bar Website www.msquaredrestaurant.com. Club L.A. is a private club for members and guests, located at 319 W. Main St., Spindale. Admission — members free, guest $5. Saturdays from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. Each Thursday is ladies’ night and Karaoke from 8 to 11 p.m. Shagging every Friday night from 8 to 11 p.m. Wagon Wheel Dance Club, W.E. Padgett Rd., Bostic, offers a variety of music for line dancing, partner dancing, swing and more. Concessions, game room, family entertainment. Dance lessons every Tuesday night from 7:30 to 10 p.m., $3 per person. Website www.wagonwheeldanceclub.com.
Heavy Duty Manufacturing, A1, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, Medicine Box Pharmacy, The Awen Group LLC, Appling Boring Co., Gina’s Hair Salon, ACE Party Planning & Photography, B&D Thrift and Loan and Rutherford OBGYN. The mission of Leadership Rutherford is “to create an annual program that identifies and trains future leaders to use their skills and energy in community and service to benefit Rutherford County. The students meet monthly, with each class having a main theme, such as economic development, education, communications, government, health, agriculture and environment, and quality of life. As a part of the program, the class must develop and implement a class project.
Next Level Gamez, 118 E. Main St., Forest City, offers: Tuesdays — Magic the Gathering League, 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays — New comic books arrive, Star Wars Miniatures, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays — Dungeons & Dragons, 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays — Friday Night Magic starts at 4:30 p.m. Saturdays — Magic the Gathering tournament from 1 to 5 p.m. Website nextlevelgamez. com. Max Cruise (Ron McKinney), and Rick Mullins perform every Saturday from noon to 3 p.m., at 57 Alpha Café, Rutherford County Airport.
The attendees of the 2010 Leadership Rutherford are offering their support to Communities in Schools of Rutherford County, with their most recent effort in the Spindale Elementary School Backpack Food Program.
Obsessions Beads, located at 861 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City, offers the following classes: May 15 — Basic Peyote (stitch technique), 1 p.m. May 15 — Emerald Steps (stitch technique), 3 p.m. May 18 — Vintage Coins necklace, 6 p.m. May 20 — Flat Spiral, 6 p.m. May 22 — Beaded Cabochon bracelet, 1 p.m. May 22 — Words in Wire, 3 p.m. Call 286-3802 for more information. Website www.obsessionsbeads.com. Seams to Be Fabrics, located at 256 U.S. Hwy. 74 Bsn., (beside the Moose Lodge), offers a variety of sewing classes. Website seamstobefabrics.com. Positively Paper Inc., located at 121 East Main St., Forest City, offers the follow-
ing classes in card making and scrapbooking. Website www.positivelypaperinc.com. Off the Beaded Path, located at 120B West Trade St., Forest City, offers Tryit-Tuesdays (every Tuesday) which features brief jewelrymaking demos. The following classes are also available: May 11 — Diamond Bracelet, 6 to 8 p.m. May 12 — Arbesque Bracelet, noon to 2 p.m. May 13 — Netted Bangle Bracelet, 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 15 — Crystal Bling Watch, 10 a.m. to noon May 17 and 24 — Basic Bead Crochet Bracelet, 6 to 8 p.m. May 19 — Illusion Anklets, noon to 2 p.m. May 21 — Advanced Viking Knit, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 22 — Marilyn Monroe Bracelet, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 25 — Starfish Pendant, 6 to 8 p.m.
Union Mills Learning Center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings to assist the community with its computer and printing needs. The gymnasium is also open Saturdays at 4 p.m. for pickup basketball games and shoot-arounds. Website unionmillslearningcenter. org. Black Pearls Farm in Bostic, a non-profit Equine and CSA Learning Center, holds open horse lessons, Saturdays beginning at 10 a.m., (call ahead). Contact Barbara Henwood at 2450023. Website blackpearlsfarm.com. 26th Annual Dixie Rod Run: Saturday, June 5, registration 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., awards 7 p.m.; Courthouse area in downtown Shelby; registration fee $20 (1972 and older only); sponsored by the Dixie Rodders in Shelby; call 704-487-4101, or 704482-8883 for information.
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FOREST CITY — “We will continue to donate to United Way and we have hope for a better future to come,” Linda Marsh, 2009 United Way board president, told supporters of United Way Thursday at the annual meeting and awards luncheon at Florence Baptist Church. Marsh said all contributions to the 2009 campaign were “heart warming” for agencies and those who gave to United Way. “I believe in United Way and you do too,” Marsh told the audience before recognizing a group of businesses, agencies and individuals who worked for the cause of human services. United Way’s executive director Faye Hassell told the group United Way agencies were among those honored for their work on the fund raising campaign. “They benefit from the campaign,” Hassell said. “It is obvious they are strong supporters. They give and they receive. When you put something in the barrel in one end, you take something out on the other,” she said in thanking the supporters. Hassell also recognized the allocations committee for a job well done in tough times. Hassell presented the Public Schools De Tocqueville Award to the Rutherford Opportunity Center. The award is presented to the school whose campaign shows the most improvement. Melissa Simmons, Middle Schools Supension Coordinator, accepted the award. Karen Marshal received the Director’s Extra Mile Award. “This goes to the person who rises to the top during the campaign,” Hassell said. “I’ve grown to admire and respect her and she is truly a Southern Belle and is always willing to give and go the extra mile.” Marsh announced new board members, terms expiring in 2013 — Jodi Brookshire, The Daily Courier; Jimmy Hines, Rutherford County Health Department; Lori Horne, Department of Social Services;
Jay Jackson, Forest City Police Department; James Smith, AG Industries and Sandy Tallent, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Marsha Baker, Rutherford Hospital Inc. Outgoing board members John Mark Bennett, Mike Campfield, Mike Gavin, Victoria Logan and Teri Smart were thanked for their work. Other supporters honored were: Fair Share Giving Award, RBC Bank, Forest City. A company must give a corporate gift, 70 percent of employees must participate in the campaign and 80 percent of givers must give a “Fair Share” gift; First Time Employee Campaign: Rutherford Heating & A/C; Tipton’s Children’s Facility; Most Improved Employee Campaign: Duke Energy, Rutherford Electric, Rutherford Opportunity Center and Spindale Drug; Most Improved Corporate Campaign: Having at least 25 percent increase — BB&T, Tri City Mall, BB&T, Spindale; Butler Auto Parts, Camp’s Well & Pump, Fountain Electric Service, McMahan’s Funeral Home, Personnel Services Unlimited, Rutherford County Life Services & First Aid, Spindale Tire Service, The Jean Gordon/Daily Courier Mountain Breeze, The Timken Plant Melissa Simmons (left) receives the Public Schools De Tocqueville Award on and Wachovia, Rutherfordton. behalf of the Rutherford Opportunity Center; and Karen Marshal, receives the 100 percent participation: Director’s Extra Mile Award, at the United Way annual awards luncheon Thursday. American Red Cross, Consumer Credit Counseling, Family Resources, RBC Bank, Forest City; Rutherford County Bank, South Mountain Christian Camp and Yokefellow Coming… Service Center. United Way Agencies, Leaders in Giving Recognition — UW agencies , had at least 70 percent employee participation and at least 80 percent a private preschool (2yr - 6 yr) is preparing giving a Fair Share Gift — American Red Cross, Community Clinic of to open in September in Forest City Rutherford County and South at a convenient and lovely location. Mountain Christian Camp. Outgoing president Linda Marsh was thanked for her year’s service as Eric Wells, Associated Printing & Services, was welcomed as new president; Jim Edwards is Vice-President; Steven Helton, secretary; Kim Gold, treasurer.
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s the budget season gets under way, the people of Spindale were the first to get a hint of just what may be awaiting others in the county’s municipalities as town officials there are eyeing increases in sewer rates, taxes and possible fees. Spindale has been battling budget difficulties for several years and their options are now limited. Other towns in the county may be in slightly better shape, but not by much. The loss of the textile operations in the county has really hit our towns hard. They lost revenue, not just on tax rolls, but on services such as sewer. There is little hope of making up that lost revenue. Spindale has made many moves to avoid adding additional costs to its residents, but there are no more moves to make. Yet, there may be opportunity. Municipal leaders in the county should take a long hard look at the possibility of joining forces to provide services and save money. This is an area that has not been heavily explored, but given today’s economic climate, it is something that needs to be done. Consolidation is one of the driving forces in the business world today, there is no reason it should not be used in government as well.
Our readers’ views Offers some thoughts on political scene To the editor: Seems to me there are some strange and “new” things going on in politics — especially at the national level. When Lindsey Graham (R-SC) gets censored by his party for working with a Democrat, what does this mean? If the present administration is in favor of anything it is an automatic no vote from all Republicans. When Conservatives who are good men and have served their country well get beat by tea partiers, what does this mean? Good Republicans are compromising their souls trying to survive the onslaught of the crazies. If the tea partiers have an agenda, it doesn’t show. They scream a lot about taxes, while no one’s taxes have increased during Obama’s Administration. They cry a lot about “socialized medicine.” There is nothing resembling socialized medicine in the Health Care Reform. How could so many lies be spread about one bill, and more scary, believed? When John McCain, a statesman of many years, must compromise his core beliefs, call in Sarah Palin to campaign for him, and still struggle, what is going on? There is a truck load of lies out there propagated by tea partiers, and what is more scary, believed.
I do not understand the events; however, I have a strong suspicion that there are a lot of folks who cannot accept the leadership of a black president. The group that is taking over seems to make up this group. Is race an issue in this country? Sadly, it is the issue driving the politics at this point, in my opinion. Ray Crawford Rutherfordton
of their faces. The teachers in Rutherford County schools are doing a great job. Take a poll and see how many think the idea of uniforms and dress codes in the school would help maintain order and focus. And finally if her children are in school, they are benefitting from tax funds. Joan McCraw Rutherfordton
Says writer is still missing some facts To the editor: Finally, Betsy Lane has made an accurate statement. We are all God’s Children. On everything else she is missing the facts. To my knowledge there are no illegal aliens at TJCA, so for the life of me I can’t figure out who is not paying taxes. As far as wether the five would be admitted, sure they would, but when they show up for class they will have their pants pulled up, their hats off, and the jewelry out
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Our President, has hurt his administration by trying so hard for bipartisanship. I contend that there has never been more hate and less bi-partisanship since the Civil War. What is going on? This phenomena has to be detrimental to our nation; if not now, in the near future, I have already admitted that
North Carolina lawmakers are not this entertaining RALEIGH – Legislators have come piling back into the state capital, ready to argue over state spending and posture about this and that. Another legislative session is upon us. With more government scandal hanging about, it would be easy enough to rail about ethics, about the failings of our elected officials, about money in politics. But after looking around the country, North Carolinians have it pretty good. A big chunk of our legislators have some semblance of sanity. That’s not the case everywhere, a prime example being Arizona. I’ll steer clear of that whole immigration thing, except to say that apparently law-
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yers in Arizona (and I would assume there are some lawyers in that state’s legislatures, unless they’ve passed a law to detain and deport them all) don’t read the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. No, the really fun legislation passed in Arizona has nothing to do with immigration. Just a couple of weeks ago, the Arizona House passed a bill that requires presidential candidates to hand over documentation proving
that they were born in the United States. After all, you wouldn’t want to be tricked and allow a Kenyan Muslim who was really the AntiChrist to get on the ballot. By the way, I think I hear some buzzing coming from Area 54. Hey, a UN convoy just pulled into Phoenix. After the bill’s passage, one opponent said that Arizona was becoming “a national joke.” No, you’re really not. Seriously, we’re not laughing. Really. The good news is that Arizona lawmakers may soon be homeless. They passed a law last year that allows the state to raise money by selling the state Capitol building before leasing it back from the owners. I understand that there’s a chance that legislators sold it
to a holding company secretly controlled by vengeful Hispanics. “Excuse me, sir, I understand you’ve detained my cousin. Well, we’re evicting you. You have 30 days to vacate the premises.” A legislator from North Carolina once proposed a similar sell-and-lease scheme here, calling it frog, or ribbit, or some such nonsense. He’s in federal prison today. His name is Jim Black. A former North Carolina legislator pitched the idea to Black. Rumor is that he moved to Arizona. Just south of the border, a South Carolina legislator introduced a bill this year banning federal currency from that state. Republican Mike Pitts believes that only by replacing those greenbacks with gold and silver
coins can the U.S. stave off an economic collapse. Just follow the yellow brick road. Legislators representing our other southern neighbor, Georgia, recently passed a new law allowing people to bring guns into airports. Now that will make terrorists think twice. Of course, gun owners still can’t take them onto airplanes, so I guess they’ll just have to stash them in restroom trash cans. As North Carolina legislators come back into town, we can only hope that they’ll propose something as silly. After all, aren’t legislatures supposed to be entertaining? Mooneyham is executive director of the Capitol Press Assoociation.
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Lynn Davis, who served as a counselor for Rutherford Early College High School for three years, gave the commencement address Thursday night. Twenty-nine students graduated as part of the Class of 2010. Allison Flynn/Daily Courier
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but as a group.” Davis shared from John Donne’s Meditation 17, which expresses that we are all connected. “His intention was to convince others that when you are a part of a team you support each other,” she said. Davis also reminded the class how they, as a group, read the book “Who Took My Cheese?” as freshmen. She spoke of six rules in the book, which speak on how to react to change. “You will no longer ask ‘Who moved my cheese?’ You will simply move forward and find new cheese,” she said.
Student Body President Justin Ledford said that in preparing for his speech, he listened to the speeches of other high school commencement speakers. “None could really help me because REaCH is so unique,” he said. Ledford told his classmates they should not forget their experiences at REaCH, and that he would not forget them. “Every one of you has impacted my life in some way,” he said. “This may be the ending in part of our lives, but it’s the beginning of another.” Several students were presented awards during the ceremony. The Principal’s Academic Achievement Award was presented to Ledford and Brooke
Tomerlin, and the REaCH for Excellence Award to Ariane Patterson. Following the conferring of diplomas, REaCH faculty member Matt Daigle offered closing thoughts. “To say you’ve worked hard is an understatement,” he said. “You don’t have to try and make us proud – we already are.” Members of the REaCH Class of 2010 will return to the stage of The Foundation Performing Arts Center Monday night to receive degrees from Isothermal Community College. The curriculum graduation is set to begin at 7 p.m. Contact Flynn via e-mail at aflynn@thedigitalcourier.com.
Crop reporting deadline is Monday
RUTHERFORDTON — May 15 is the deadline for reporting small grain (wheat, barley, oats, rye) in Rutherford County. Since May 15 falls on a Saturday this year, producers have until Monday, May 17 to report their planted small grain. Small grain not reported by that date will be considered reported late and a latereporting fee will be required to be charged.
Cropland certification is required for all FSA programs. All cropland on the farm must be reported including permanent grass for hay and grazing. June 30 is the final date to report all crops besides small grains. Failed acreage reports must be reported to the county office within 15 days of determining the acreage is failed. Prevented planting on crops that are unable to
be planted due to weather conditions, must be reported within 15 days of the ending planting date. Dianne Davis, CED of the Rutherford FSA office, encourages all producers to report all land in the county used for agricultural purposes. FSA can be reached by phone at (828) 287-4220, or at 121 Laurel Drive Rutherfordton.
Police Notes Sheriff’s Reports
n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 173 E-911 calls Wednesday. n Steven Jerry Kennedy reported injury to real property by the cutting of trees. n Jeff Summey reported the theft of a firearm and other items. n David Vaughn Green reported the theft of two allterrain vehicles. n Brandon Christopher Rice reported the theft of a car stereo.
Rutherfordton
n The Rutherfordton Police Department responded to 40 E-911 calls Wednesday.
Spindale
n The Spindale Police Department responded to 20 E-911 Wednesday.
Lake Lure
n The Lake Lure Police Department responded to seven E-911 calls Wednesday.
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n The Forest City Police Department responded to 65 E-911 calls Wednesday. n An employee of the Learning Tree Center, in Red Springs, reported an incident of damage to property. The incident occurred on Duke Street. n An employee of Ingles, on South Church Street, reported an incident of shoplifting/ concealment. Juveniles were involved and were handled within the department. n Tina Carroll reported an incident of a lost/stolen bicycle. n An officer of the Forest
City Police Department reported finding a missing juvenile. The juvenile was turned over to the guardian. The incident occurred on Sherrill Street.
Arrests n Zachari Matthew Hyleman, 31, of 403 Terrace Road; charged with breaking and/or entering and larceny after break/ enter; placed under a $10,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Troy Steven Davenport, 41, of 368 Dogwood Lane; charged with two counts of communicating threats; placed under a $10,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Roy Stephen Davenport, 60, of 135 Sweetbriar Circle; charged with two counts of communicating threats and two counts of harassing phone calls; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Steven Brent Mooney, 23, of 262 Chatham Ave.; charged with six counts of felony probation violation; placed under a $60,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Tyler Michael Harris, 19, of 266 Bent Creek Road; charged with two counts of felony probation violation; placed under a $20,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n David Kenneth Fowler, 20, of 137 Woodland Drive, Apartment C, Rutherfordton; charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a stolen firearm and possession of schedule II controlled substance; placed under an $83,000 secured bond. (RPD) n Jeremy Frank Yelton, 27, of 891 Calton Road, Bostic; charged with possession
Betty Ann Brooks Humphries, 72, of Forest City, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Hospice House, Forest City. She was a daughter of the late Buren Flay and Margaret Mauney Brooks. She was a member of Gray’s Creek Baptist Church; was a former member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Shelby. She was married to her husband, Charles Ray Humphries, for 40-years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Ricky Humphries of Forest City and Robert John Humphries of Shelby; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. today in the sanctuary of Beaver Dam Baptist Church with the Rev. Wayne Toney and Rev. Jimmy Black officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Burial will follow at Cleveland Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County; PO Box 336; Forest City, NC 28043.
Doris Hooks Doris Helen Blalock Hooks, 65, of 129 Joyce Drive, Chesnee, S.C., died Thursday, May 13, 2010, at her home. A native of Spartanburg County, she was the wife of Henry David Hooks and the daughter of the late Ralph and Geneva Waldrop Blalock. She was retired from Reeves Brothers and was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Donna Parker of Mooresboro; one sister, Norma Jean Pruitt of Chesnee; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be Saturday at 4 p.m. at Christian Fellowship Mission with Rev. Vinson King officiating. The family will be at the home of Norma Jean Pruitt, 150 Peachtree Lane, Chesnee, SC 29323. E-condolences may be sent on line to: www.eggersfuneralhome.com
Lucille Curtis of cocaine and possession of schedule III controlled substance; placed under a $10,000 secured bond. (RPD) n Bobby Allen Terry, 31, of 165 Lynch St., Rutherfordton; charged with possession of cocaine and simple possession of schedule III controlled substance; placed under a $10,000 secured bond. (RPD)
Citations n James Wade Harris, 53, of 145 Greenfield Drive, Forest City; cited for possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana and for possession of drug paraphernalia. (RPD)
Lucille Ramsey Curtis, 87 of Morganton, died Monday,
Holly Ann Repasky Holly Ann Repasky, age 29, of Knoxville, TN. formerly of Rutherfordton died Saturday, May 8, 2010. She was a native of Rutherford County and attended RS Central High School. She is survived by her parents, Joyce Bryant and John Repasky; three sons, a daughter, two brothers and two sisters. A memorial service will be held at 4:30 PM Saturday, May 15 at Long Branch Baptist Church, 621 Long Branch Rd., Forest City, NC with Rev. Jerry Ruppe officiating. Visitation will be from 3 PM – 4:30 PM prior to the service. Paid obit.
EMS/Rescue n The Rutherford County EMS responded to 27 E-911 calls Wednesday. n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue responded to 14 E-911 calls.
Fire Calls n Ellenboro firefighters responded to a house fire call, assisted by Sandy Mush and Cliffside firefighters. n Forest City firefighters responded to a motor vehicle crash and to a fire alarm. n Rutherfordton firefighters responded to a motor vehicle crash. n SDO firefighters responded to a motor vehicle crash and to a mobile home fire call, assisted by Sandy Mush and Cliffside firefighters. n Sandy Mush firefighters responded to a motor vehicle crash.
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May 10, 2010, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. She was a daughter of the late James Thomas and Beulah Robbins Ramsey. She was a longtime member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, and was member of The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 43 Ladies Auxiliary. She was the widow John “Jack” William Curtis. Survivors include three daughters, Jacqueline Greer of Glen Alpine; Linda Phillips of Salem; Dorris Watson of Connelly Springs; a brother, Sheldon Ray Ramsey of Rutherfordton; her sisters Nell Brooks of Rutherfordton, and Dot Davis of Mauldin, S.C..; four grandchildren; a greatgranddaughter; and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday at Pleasant View Baptist Church from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and at other times the family will be at Mrs. Curtis’s Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Pleasant View Baptist Church at 3 p.m. with Dr. Burt Wilbur officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant View Baptist Church, 1834 US 70 East, Morganton, NC 28655
S.C. man died when lawnmower fell as he loaded trailer CLINTON, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man has died after a riding lawnmower fell on him. Multiple media outlets reported that 51-year-old Jerry Green of Clinton died Wednesday afternoon after he cut the grass at his son’s house and was loading the lawn mower on a trailer. Laurens County Chief Deputy Coroner Vickie Cheek says Green died at the scene. Cheek says an autopsy was planned Thursday.
Lucille Ramsey Curtis Lucille Ramsey Curtis, 87, of Morganton went to be with the Lord Monday, May 10, 2010 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. She was born March 13, 1923 to the late James Thomas and Beulah Robbins Ramsey. Mrs. Curtis was a longtime member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and a member of The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 43 Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Phifer Wellness Fitness Center where she enjoyed water aerobics with her friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John “Jack” William Curtis; her brothers, Ermine Ramsey, Grady Ramsey, Dwight Ramsey and Calvin Ramsey and her sisters, Verna Bostic and Doris Ramsey. Survivors include her daughters, Jacqueline Greer and husband, Joe of Glen Alpine, Linda Phillips and husband, Davis Allen of Salem and Dorris Watson and husband, Ned of Connelly Springs; her brother, Sheldon Ray Ramsey and wife, Shirley Mae of Rutherfordton; her sisters, Nell Brooks and husband, Boyd of Rutherfordton and Dot Davis and husband, Ken of Mauldin, SC; her grandchildren, Robin Renee Leonhardt and husband, Stanley of Morganton, Carrie Coronado and husband, Mike of Dallas, TX, Angie Ross of Morganton, and Johnny Shull and wife, Ashley of Coats, NC; a great granddaughter, Kelcey Shull of Coats, NC and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Pleasant View Baptist Church from 1:00PM to 2:30PM, and at other times the family will be at Mrs. Curtis’s Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Pleasant View Baptist Church at 3:00PM with Dr. Burt Wilbur officiating. Entombment will follow funeral service at Burke Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pleasant View Baptist Church, 1834 US 70 East, Morganton, NC 28655 Online condolences may be left at: www.kirkeymorganton.com Paid obit.
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Calendar/Local
Hospice Hospice of Rutherford County offers the following services: CAMP Rainbows: June 5 and 6 for any child age 8 -13 who has lost a loved one. Call 245-0095 for more information. GRACE support group for anyone caring for a loved one: GRACE is conducted the first Tuesday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Rutherford Life Care and the third Friday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Rutherford County Senior Center. Adult Care services are available on Tuesday evenings. Friday, May 21, features Sgt. Mike Summers from the Sheriff’s Department discussing Project Life Saver; Tuesday, June 1, Kay Sheets, Gentle Yoga. HOPE Support Group: Mondays beginning July 6, at 6 p.m. at the Center of Living for any adult in the community who has lost a loved one. Offered at no cost. ON MY OWN series: June 24, 1:30 p.m., at the Carolina Event and Conference Center; Lt. Chris Adkins will conduct a personal safety course. PROMISE Support Group: Conducted quarterly for anyone who has lost an adult child. Call 245-0095 to find out more. Offered at no cost. Volunteer Training: July 12 through July 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Carolina Event and Conference Center. Call for more information. Widow/Widower’s Lunch Bunch meeting: Third Friday of each month at the Carolina Event and Conference Center. From 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. for anyone in the community who has lost a spouse. Cost for lunch is $5. Participants must register in order to reserve lunch.
Miscellaneous 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 or to register call 2879228. 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 20th Annual Vidalia Onion sale: Saturday, May 15, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the former Forest City Fire Department, East Trade St.; 10 lb. bag $9, 25 lb. bag $19; sponsored by the Rutherford County Republican Party. 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. 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 her medical expenses. 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.
Religion Revival: May 16-21, Sisk Memorial Missionary Methodist Church; guest speaker, Rev. Dean Cox; Sunday service 6 p.m.; MondayFriday, 7 nightly; Special music each evening. Memorial Day service: Sunday, May 23, Golden Valley United Methodist Church; special singing begins at 10:30 a.m.; worship service at 11 a.m.; guest speaker, Dr. Linda Stack Morgan; a covered dish lunch will follow. Prayer breakfast: Saturday, June 5, Union Mills Clubhouse; sponsored by Mount Pleasant CME Church, Union Mills.
The finalists for the Tanner Teaching Award were honored at a luncheon on Tuesday. Allison Flynn/ Daily Courier
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Rutherford County, which provide a stipend to undergraduate professors “for good teaching – and only for good teaching.” The Tanner Award program is administered by Communities in Schools of Rutherford County. Tanner described teachers as innovative and enthusiastic about what they do. “But the biggest thing is,” he continued, “is you are passionate about your students .... you treat them like your own child. That’s what makes you so good. “Teaching is a calling, I’m sure.” The five finalists for the award
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human resources for the post office and Chad Allen of Forest City Fire Department. “I took about 15 minutes to get there the day of the fire,” Allen said. “I was already on my way home. The utility room suffered a lot of damage and all
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are invited to attend a 20th year celebration at McNair Field Friday beginning at 6 p.m. At 2 p.m. Friday, McNair will dedicate the baseball training facility at East Rutherford High School. The Mike Davis family will attend the brief ceremony and ribbon cutting. Davis was a coach of McNair and the facility is named in his memory. The McNairs, their son Cal and his wife; Joanie Haley, Executive. Director of McNair’s Foundation in Houston, Texas, and her husband Don, will attend the weekend events. ROPE recipients are eligible to receive a financial award of up to $5,600 to help pay for the first year of college. The financial portion of the ROPE Award is based on the highest charge for tuition, books and fees in the University of North Carolina System. Students choosing to attend Isothermal Community College may defer that financial benefit for two years. Chase High ROPE recipients are — Macey Bright, La Trice Calhoun, Aden Crump, Lauren Davis, Suzanne Earley, Margaret Elliott, Brittany Enriquez, Ethan Gardner, Alex Lindsay Gowan, Aaron Hunt, Haley Hunt, Kristin Hutchins, Kandice Jones, Courtney Keeter, Katie Key, Zane Kingery;
Price, Kathy Spritz, Pam Tomerlin, Dr. Sharon Willets and Carol Womick. Price, as the first award recipient, received $1,000 for use in her classroom. “Thank you for the opportunity and for the recognition for all these teachers,” Price said. “It’s humbling and an honor.” This year the awards included a second award, which provided a $500 stipend for that recipient. Receiving the second award was Pam Tomerlin, who teaches English at R-S Central High School, who received a $500 stipend for her classroom. “I appreciate the recognition and the support,” Tomerlin said. “I don’t think you can teach someone how to teach. All of us do have a passion for our students.
“For you all to verbally and publicly acknowledge us means a lot.” Price began teaching with Rutherford County Schools in 1985, teaching English and serving as a vice principal and curriculum specialist as well as district director of middle and high school and district director of student services. Tomerlin began her teaching career in Greenwood, S.C., and began teaching at R-S Central three years ago.
the apartments suffered some damage. A few of them were heavily damaged. Her quick thinking probably saved lives and prevented property damage. Everyone should stay alert in their day-to-day activities and make sure they keep their eyes open to any trouble.” Bostic made all of her scheduled deliveries on the day as well as making sure the 911 call was handled. “I stayed until the fire fighters got
there and then I left,” Bostic said. “When I first arrived I knew I had seen flames in the laundry room. You know, I didn’t think it was a big deal when I called 911.
Also — Erika Lamb, Emily Lowery, Mackenzie McCraw, Meredith Millwood, Sydney Millwood, Katherine Murray, Allison Nicholson, Dewayne Pratt, Wesley Roach, Danielle Rose, Lauren Sappenfield, Andrew Scruggs, Lydia Shaneberger, Michael Steadman, Laura Tomblin, Amelia Upton and Macie Ward.
to those with significant financial need, although academic success is the basis for serious consideration for becoming a recipient of this prestigious award. Evidence and activities needed for eligibility to be considered for the award are accumulated over the four-year high school experience, and candidates are selected by a committee of teachers based on overall performance in one’s school and personal life, and their desire to continue their education in college.
East ROPE recipients are: Emily Allen, Courtney Atkins, Ryan Bailey, Mikhail Baxter, Rebecca Brenon, Erin Bridges, Jessica Bridges, Lacy Brigman, Jennifer Brooks, Lupita Cabrera, Brooke Caldwell, Brandy Carl, Mara Chambers, Benjamin Conner, Sarah Dale, Mara Davis, Tyler Dobbins, Trenton Dorsey, Derek Dorville, Also: Preama Edgerton, Tamara El-Amoor, Lupe Escalera , Cayla Green, Jessica Green, Allyson Greene, Sally Harrill, Boyce Hart, Haley Henson, Heather Horn, Brittany Lancaster, Sarah Lawing, Amy Lewis, Jonathan McClay, Katie McFarland, Joshua Messer, Chelsea Moore, Deanna Moore, Cameron Ratliff, Drew Reynolds, Eric Riberdy, Alison Ruppe; Also: Zachary Sisk, Austin Smith, Hannah Smith, Jerry Smith, Allen Strickland, Jessica Swink, Dakotah Thomas, JJ Wallace, Walt Washburn, Kinsey Williams. The ROPE Award is given to students whom, in the judgment of their teachers, counselors and administrators, are dong their very best. The Award is not limited to students with the highest academic grades or
Previous award recipients include Jan Rogers, Julia Brown, Patrick Moss, Paula Davis, Kathy Pottery, Cathy Kinter, Lecia Greenway and Jim Goode. Contact Flynn via e-mail at aflynn@thedigitalcourier.com.
“I was just doing my job. Really, I don’t think of myself as a hero, I just did what anyone else would do.” Contact Baughman via e-mail at sbaughman@thedigitalcourier.com.
Students who overcome obstacles and still succeed are of particular interest for ROPE consideration. Exceptionally high grade point average is not required. Doing one’s best is standard measure used to determine who will receive direct financial help to attend college. Mentors discuss the requirements and eligibility with their students during all four years of high school. The McNair office conducts periodic meetings to discuss requirements for candidacy. In mid-January, ROPE applications are distributed to eligible seniors. Once applications have been submitted, a committee of 12 teachers reviews each application individually. The group convenes in late April to make selections. ROPE recipients are also eligible for college aid awards through the Foundation. Contact Gordon via e-mail at jgordon@ thedigitalcourier.com.
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Cavaliers Claim 1st Round Win Owls announce summer camp dates FOREST CITY — The Forest City Owls will hold two baseball skills camps this summer at McNair Field; Monday June 28 through Wednesday June 30 and Monday July 12 through Wednesday July 14. The camp is open to anyone ages 6 through 14 years old. The camp will be staffed by Forest City Owls coaches and players who will give instruction on all areas of the game of baseball, including hitting, fielding, pitching, and base running. The camp runs from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. each day. Each camper will receive a t-shirt and a ticket to an Owls game during the week of their camp. There will be a pizza party following the final day of the camp. The fee is $85 per camp and space is limited to the first 75 campers.
East’s Drew Reynolds (9) and his battery mate Trent Dorsey (below) kept Forest Hill hitters baffled during the baseball game at East Rutherford, Thursday. Reynolds struck out 18 in the win.
Youth basketball camp at Patton High
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MORGANTON — Patton High will offer a Youth Basketball Camp in June. The dates of the camp will run from June 15 to 18 and the camp will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The camp is open to ages 6-years to rising 9th graders and the cost is $55 per child. Current CVCC Head Coach Andy Anderson will be joined by former NBA point guard Keith Jennings in leading the camp. In addition to the camp, Patton High is holding a 3-on3 Basketball Tournament on May 29 and 30. The cost is $50 per team and there will be two divisions — high school and 18 and older. Contact Coach Chad Keller at (828) 433-3000 for more information on the camp or tournament.
Reynolds K’s 18 in win over Forest Hill By KEVIN CARVER Daily Courier Sports Reporter
FOREST CITY — Drew Reynolds pitched like a senior and Derek Deaton looked like one at the plate as East Rutherford downed Forest Hills, 6-2, in the first round of the 2A NCHSAA playoffs, Thursday. Reynolds was unconscious from the mound, striking out an unbelievable 18 Yellow Jackets in the contest and Deaton, a junior, added three hits with three RBI on the evening. “He (Drew) pounded the strike zone well tonight and never allowed them to settle in,” East Rutherford baseball coach Bobby Reynolds said. “Deaton screamed four pitches and I hope he stays hot — he did a great job at the plate tonight.” Following Reynolds strikeout of the side in the top of the first, East Rutherford kept the early momentum moments later. Lucas Owens opened the bottom half of the first with a single to short right.
Former GWU coach Scruggs joins ASU BOONE (AP) — Former Gardner-Webb coach Rick Scruggs has joined new Appalachian State coach Jason Capel’s staff. The Mountaineers announced that Scruggs, Bobby Kummer and Justin Gainey would serve as assistant coaches. Scruggs had led GardnerWebb for 15 seasons and won 199 games while overseeing the program’s transition to Division I before being fired last year after an 8-21 season.
Local Sports BASEBALL 3A NCHSAA 1st Round Playoffs 7 p.m. St. Stephens at R-S Central 2A NCHSAA 1st Round Playoffs 4:30 p.m. Chase at Cuthbertson (in Waxhaw)
On TV 1 p.m. (ESPN2) NASCAR Racing Nationwide Series: Heluva Good 200, Final Practice. 2 p.m. (WGN-A) MLB Baseball Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs. 10 p.m. (ESPN2) Boxing Friday Night Fights. Julio Diaz (36-6) vs. Herman Ngoudjo (18-3, 10 KOs), lightweights, 10 rounds. 11 p.m. (SHO) Boxing Sergiy Dzinziruk vs. Sherzod Husanov.
Deaton in his first at-bat worked the count full and blasted a homer to deep left and into the pines for the Cavs to take a quick 2-0 lead. Blake Myers lined an RBI single into left to push the Cavs lead to 3-0 in the first inning. Forest Hills accounted for one run in the second frame. Deaton and the Cavs quickly responded. The shortstop lined another single into left for an RBI in the bottom half of the inning and Reynolds capped it by fisting an RBI single to center for a 5-1 East lead. The visiting Yellow Jackets added another run in the third inning to make it 5-2, but East’s Chip Helton answered that soon. On the first pitch in the third inning, Helton clobbered a pitch to right for a solo-home run to put East back up by four, 6-2. Meanwhile, Reynolds did the one thing asked of him and that was to throw strikes. Reynolds threw at least two strikes Please see Cavaliers, Page 8
Sports should avoid partisan politics I couldn’t help but feel a little sad and disgusted watching the Phoenix Suns play basketball the other night. The Suns hit the court wearing jerseys that read ‘Los Suns,’ across the chest. I was sad and disgusted for different reasons than you might think, but we’ll get to that. To all things there is a season. I believe that, and I try to live that. There are great moments when sports play a vital role in helping to shape the minds of the masses around a cause, problem or issue. I can see Jesse Owens in my mind running in Berlin in 1936; although clearly, I wasn’t alive to witness it in person. Tommy Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in Mexico City in 1968 when I was just four-monthsold. I have seen that image thousands of times since. In my life, although it held very little overt political significance, Team USA knocked off big, bad USSR in the 1980 Olympics and America had a reason to cheer again. We have witnessed beautiful tributes following 9/11, space shuttle explosions and countless other national and international tragedies that sports have attempted to soothe.
Off The Wall Scott Bowers
It doesn’t always work and it may not always hit the mark, but sports has incredible reach — like it or not. In addition to World War II, Jackie Robinson’s rise with the Dodgers did a lot to start the correct conversation about true civil rights. Robinson proved clearly that men are men. Or, to write it better — it is the content of our character, not the color of our skin as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said in 1963. The issue of illegal immigration is a hot button issue. It brings out the best and worst in all of us as it is discussed and argued about. My grandparents were all immigrants. All four of them. My parents were born on American soil as was I. I consider this country a blessing and a gift. It is a gift we can lose. America is being divided up, slowly
and bit-by-bit. I have family members who get all their news from MSNBC and everything on every other network is garbage. I have family members who get all their news from FOX and everything on every other network is garbage. It is all red vs. blue, all the time. The point, for me, is I don’t care how you vote. I don’t care what you believe in, what your faith is, or what your color is. You are you and I am me, and we can be friends — despite our differences. We make too much out of the things that make us different, and not enough out of the things that make us human. I never want to reach a point where cheering for the Forest City Owls makes me a Republican or a Democrat. The Suns by their act said to half of America — we don’t like your politics. Nothing more. MLB is under great pressure to pull the All-Star game from Arizona, and I for one hope that Bud Selig stands his shaky ground. For if he doesn’t, the next issue and the next law will bring pressure to act in manners that are inconsistent and based solely on the partisanship of politics and not true equal justice under the law.
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Scoreboard BASEBALL National League East Division W L Pct 20 13 .606 19 15 .559 18 16 .529 16 18 .471 16 18 .471 Central Division W L Pct St. Louis 20 15 .571 Cincinnati 19 15 .559 Milwaukee 15 19 .441 Chicago 15 20 .429 Pittsburgh 14 20 .412 Houston 13 21 .382 West Division W L Pct San Diego 21 12 .636 San Francisco 18 14 .563 Los Angeles 17 17 .500 Colorado 16 17 .485 Arizona 14 21 .400 Philadelphia Washington New York Atlanta Florida
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East’s Dakotah Thomas (19) applies the tag on a pickoff to a Forest Hill’s player.
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to 20 of the 26 batters he faced and gave up just three hits. Reynolds also allowed just one walk and six total runners reached base. To illustrate the dominance, he retired the side in order, in four different innings. While East never really felt completely threatened, the Cavs left eight on base and were marked for three errors that the skipper wasn’t about to forget. “We had too many errors and left too many on base, but we survived and advanced, that’s what counts at this stage,” Reynolds said. “I just hope we play better on Tuesday.” East Rutherford (23-2) will play the winner of today’s West Lincoln/East Davidson game on Tuesday, at home, at 7 p.m.
Jones fires 6-under 66 for lead at Texas
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Matt Jones eagled the par-5 14th hole and finished with a 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead Thursday after the first round of the Texas Open. Jones, the 30-year-old Australian who played at Arizona State, also had four birdies in a back-nine 30 on the Greg Norman-designed Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio, the tournament’s new site after 15 years at La Cantera. Jones hit a 3-wood approach from 276 yards to 8 feet on No. 14, and birdied three of the four par 3s. Paul Stankowski opened with a 67, and J.B. Holmes, Matt Weibring, Charley Hoffman and Steve Lowery had 68s. Ernie Els, a two-time winner this year, had a 72. He made a tap-in eagle on 14 after a 293-yard second shot.
Bell Micro LPGA Classic
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Azahara Munoz shot a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead over Katherine Hull and Jee Young Lee in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic, the LPGA Tour’s first event since Erica Blasberg was found dead. Munoz, the former Spanish amateur star who won the 2008 NCAA individual title to lead Arizona State to the team championship, had a bogey-free round on The Crossings course at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail’s Magnolia Grove complex. Blasberg died Sunday in suburban Las Vegas and her agent said she had been all set to attempt to qualify for the field at Magnolia Grove. Police have not said if they suspect foul play. The coroner said a ruling on a cause of death was pending blood and tissue tests that could take four to six weeks to complete. She was 25.
Mallorca Open
SON SERVERA, Spain (AP) — South Africa’s James Kingston shot a 5-under 65 to take a twostroke lead over Spain’s Alvaro Velasco in the Mallorca Open.
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Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 0 Atlanta 9, Milwaukee 2 Washington 6, N.Y. Mets 4 Chicago Cubs 4, Florida 3 Colorado 4, Philadelphia 3, 10 innings, 1st game Houston 9, St. Louis 6 Philadelphia at Colorado, 2nd game, ppd., rain L.A. Dodgers 6, Arizona 3 San Diego 5, San Francisco 2 Thursday’s Games Houston 4, St. Louis 1 San Diego 1, San Francisco 0 Florida 2, N.Y. Mets 1 Washington at Colorado, late Friday’s Games Pittsburgh (Burres 2-1) at Chicago Cubs (Gorzelanny 1-4), 2:20 p.m. N.Y. Mets (O.Perez 0-2) at Florida (A.Sanchez 1-2), 7:10 p.m. St. Louis (J.Garcia 3-2) at Cincinnati (Harang 2-4), 7:10 p.m. Arizona (I.Kennedy 2-2) at Atlanta (Kawakami 0-6), 7:35 p.m. Philadelphia (Moyer 4-2) at Milwaukee (Wolf 3-2), 8:10 p.m. Washington (L.Hernandez 4-1) at Colorado (Jimenez 6-1), 9:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Ra.Ortiz 1-1) at San Diego (Garland 4-2), 10:05 p.m. Houston (F.Paulino 0-5) at San Francisco (Wellemeyer 1-3), 10:15 p.m. Saturday’s Games Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 1:05 p.m. Houston at San Francisco, 4:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 4:10 p.m. Arizona at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Florida, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Washington at Colorado, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, 8:35 p.m. Sunday’s Games N.Y. Mets at Florida, 1:10 p.m. St. Louis at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. Arizona at Atlanta, 1:35 p.m. Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Washington at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. Houston at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 8:05 p.m. American League Tampa Bay New York Toronto Boston Baltimore Minnesota Detroit Cleveland Chicago Kansas City Texas Oakland Los Angeles Seattle
East Division W L Pct 24 10 .706 22 12 .647 20 16 .556 18 17 .514 11 24 .314 Central Division W L Pct 22 12 .647 20 15 .571 13 18 .419 14 20 .412 11 23 .324 West Division W L Pct 19 15 .559 18 16 .529 15 21 .417 13 21 .382
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Wednesday’s Games Detroit 2, N.Y. Yankees 0, 1st game Minnesota 3, Chicago White Sox 2 Toronto 3, Boston 2 N.Y. Yankees 8, Detroit 0, 2nd game Baltimore 5, Seattle 2 Tampa Bay 4, L.A. Angels 3 Texas 10, Oakland 1 Cleveland 4, Kansas City 0 Thursday’s Games Baltimore 6, Seattle 5 Detroit 6, N.Y. Yankees 0 Texas 2, Oakland 1 Kansas City 6, Cleveland 4
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
CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS EASTERN CONFERENCE Boston 3, Cleveland 2 Cleveland 101, Boston 93 Boston 104, Cleveland 86 Cleveland 124, Boston 95 Boston 97, Cleveland 87 Boston 120, Cleveland 88 Cleveland at Boston, late x-Sunday, May 16: Boston at Cleveland, TBD
Phoenix Phoenix Phoenix Phoenix L.A. L.A. L.A. L.A.
Orlando 4, Atlanta 0 114, Atlanta 71 112, Atlanta 98 105, Atlanta 75 98, Atlanta 84 Phoenix 4, San Antonio 0 111, San Antonio 102 110, San Antonio 102 110, San Antonio 96 107, San Antonio 101
Lakers Lakers Lakers Lakers
Boston 3, Philadelphia 3 Boston 5, Philadelphia 4, OT Boston 3, Philadelphia 2 Boston 4, Philadelphia 1 Philadelphia 5, Boston 4, OT Philadelphia 4, Boston 0 Philadelphia 2, Boston 1 Friday, May 14: Philadelphia at Boston, 7 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago 4, Vancouver 2 Vancouver 5, Chicago 1 Chicago 4, Vancouver 2 Chicago 5, Vancouver 2 Chicago 7, Vancouver 4 Vancouver 4, Chicago 1 Chicago 5, Vancouver 1 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
Thursday’s Sports Transactions
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
Orlando Orlando Orlando Orlando
Montreal 3, Pittsburgh 1 Pittsburgh 2, Montreal 0 Montreal 3, Pittsburgh 2 Pittsburgh 2, Montreal 1 Montreal 4, Pittsburgh 3 Montreal 5, Pittsburgh 2
TRANSACTIONS
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Friday’s Games Boston (Buchholz 3-3) at Detroit (Scherzer 1-3), 7:05 p.m. Cleveland (Masterson 0-3) at Baltimore (Guthrie 1-4), 7:05 p.m. Minnesota (S.Baker 4-2) at N.Y. Yankees (A.J.Burnett 4-1), 7:05 p.m. Texas (Harden 2-1) at Toronto (Cecil 2-2), 7:07 p.m. Seattle (Fister 2-1) at Tampa Bay (W.Davis 3-2), 7:10 p.m.
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 Montreal 4, Pittsburgh 3 Pittsburgh 6, Montreal 3
BASEBALL American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Fired manager Trey Hillman. Named Ned Yost manager. NEW YORK YANKEES—Recalled 1B Juan Miranda from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Optioned INF Kevin Russo to Scranton/WilkesBarre. TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Assigned 3B Shawn Bowman outright to New Hampshire (EL). Eastern League READING PHILLIES—Called up 1B Matt Rizzotti from Clearwater (FSL). Southern League CAROLINA MUDCATS—Announced OF-INF Yonder Alonso has been promoted to Louisville (IL). American Association EL PASO DIABLOS—Signed RHP Shaun Ellis. FORT WORTH CATS—Released RHP Brian Cloud, C Tony Lymbereopoulos, RHP Grant Varnell and OF Marcus Porchia. LINCOLN SALTDOGS—Released OF Justin Jacobs and INF Todd Sandell. PENSACOLA PELICANS—Released RHP Ulysses Roque. SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CAPTAINS—Signed RHP Chandler Barnard. Released C Matthew Blazynski. SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS—Released INF Jeff Hughes. SIOUX FALLS PHEASANTS—Released C Joe Dempsey, INF Andrew Stafford, LHP Peter VandenBout and RHP Tyler Heil. WICHITA WINGNUTS—Released C Kent Wright. Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS—Signed RHP Edward Rodriguez. United League EDINBURG ROADRUNNERS—Signed INF Felix Molina, INF Wilson Batista, OF Hunter Owen, RHP Jonas Cuotto and RHP Ricardo Serrano. BASKETBALL Women’s National Basketball Association CONNECTICUT SUN—Signed coach Mike Thibault to a contract extension through the 2012 season. FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS—Released TE Leroy Banks. HOCKEY National Hockey League MINNESOTA WILD—Signed F Jean-Michel Daoust to a one-year contract. PHOENIX COYOTES—Traded the rights to RW Jared Staal to Carolina for a 2010 fifth-round draft pick. SOCCER Major League Soccer FC DALLAS—Announced F Milton Rodriguez will join the team on July 15. SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC—Signed D Jeff Parke. COLLEGE BIG 12 CONFERENCE—Granted medical hardship waivers to Texas men’s basketball G Varez Ward and F Shawn Williams for the 2009-10 season. ALABAMA-HUNTSVILLE—Named Hunter Royer baseball coach. APPALACHIAN STATE—Named Rick Scruggs, Bobby Kummer and Justin Gainey men’s assistant basketball coaches. FORDHAM—Named Van Macon men’s associate head basketball coach, David Duke and Michael Kelly men’s assistant basketball coaches, John Corso director of men’s basketball operations and Mike DePaoli video coordinator. KENTUCKY—Reassigned men’s assistant basketball coach Rod Strickland to operations administrator. Announced deputy athletics director Rob Mullens will also serve men’s basketball administrator. POST, CONN.—Named Al Sokaitis men’s basketball coach. WAKE FOREST—Named Dan Ficke assistant coordinator of men’s basketball operations. WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN—Named Patrick Holguin women’s soccer coach.
Ross’ run helps Marlins beat Mets 2-1 MIAMI (AP) — Cody Ross scored from third base on a wild pitch by Fernando Nieve with one out in the ninth inning Thursday night, and the Florida Marlins beat the New York Mets 2-1. Ross walked with one out off Nieve (1-2) and took third on a
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Chicago White Sox (Buehrle 2-4) at Kansas City (Meche 0-4), 8:10 p.m. Oakland (Braden 4-2) at L.A. Angels (J.Saunders 1-5), 10:05 p.m. Saturday’s Games Minnesota at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Texas at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Seattle at Tampa Bay, 4:10 p.m. Boston at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Cleveland at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m. Oakland at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. Sunday’s Games Boston at Detroit, 1:05 p.m. Minnesota at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Texas at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Cleveland at Baltimore, 1:35 p.m. Seattle at Tampa Bay, 1:40 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Oakland at L.A. Angels, 3:35 p.m.
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sports Vickers hospitalized with medical condition
CHARLOTTE (AP) — NASCAR driver Brian Vickers was being treated Thursday for an undisclosed medical condition that will prevent him from racing this weekend at Dover International Speedway. Red Bull Racing said Vickers was hospitalized Wednesday night and being held for further testing. The team did not reveal where he was hospitalized, although Vickers was scheduled to visit Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., on Thursday and tour the Capitol with U.S. Rep Doc Hastings. Red Bull said Casey Mears will replace Vickers this weekVickers end in the No. 83 Toyota. “It is unfortunate that I will not be able to participate in the Dover race,” Vickers said in a statement. “Casey is a good friend of mine, and I know he will do his best for the No. 83 team this weekend. Red Bull general manager Jay Frye called Vickers’ illness a “minor setback.” “Our main concern right now is with Brian and his health and recovery,” Frye said. “All things are looking good at the moment, this is just a minor setback. We appreciate Casey filling in this weekend and know he will represent the team well.” The 26-year-old Vickers is in his seventh full season racing in NASCAR’s elite Sprint Cup Series. Associated Press He has two career Cup wins and made the 12-driv- Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver stands outside the Stakes Barn following morning workouts at Pimlico er Chase for the championship last season. Race Course Thursday, in Baltimore. Preparation for the 135th Preakness finishes with the horse race Saturday, He’s currently ranked 20th in the standings, May 15th. but only 160 points out of the 12th Chase qualifying position. Missing a start almost certainly will make it impossible for Vickers to make the Chase this season. BALTIMORE (AP) — With D. the 8-5 favorite. to enter Seeking the Title in the Wayne Lukas and Calvin Borel Even though Lukas has two Kentucky Oaks, but the horse in her corner, Tidal Pool will be horses in Saturday’s Preakness, didn’t have enough graded tough to beat in the $175,000 he figures Tidal Pool is more stakes earnings after finishBlack-Eyed Susan Stakes on likely to get him into the wining in a tie for third in the Fair Friday. ner’s circle. Grounds Oaks. The Black-Eyed Susan, one of “I like her. She’s bouncing. Seeking the Title never raced OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Rosenblatt Stadium is Pimlico’s oldest stakes races, Looks good,” Lukas said. “That before this year and hasn’t run hosting the College World Series for the 61st and kicks off Preakness weekend. might be my best shot to win a since March 26. That may be a last time next month and the coach of top-ranked Lukas, a Hall of Fame trainer, race.” good thing, however, given that Virginia can’t help but feel nostalgic. The Black-Eyed Susan is a Tidal Pool ran in the Oaks on Brian O’Connor’s ties to the venerable ballpark in will be trying for his fifth win in the 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-old rematch between Tidal Pool and April 30. a working-class south Omaha neighborhood run fillies. Borel is one of the hottest No Such Word. In the Fantasy, “The two-week time frame is deep. Tidal Pool finished second ahead a concern to every filly,” Lukas He grew up a few miles away, pitched in the 1991 riders in the game with a record three Kentucky Derby wins in of No Such Word. said. “We get a fresh filly in here, CWS for the hometown Creighton Bluejays and the last four years. “Tidal Pool is a nice filly,” said one or two, they could be a facwas the inspiration for the “Road to Omaha” statue Borel was aboard the last Cindy Jones, trainer for No Such tor.” at Rosenblatt’s front door. Word. “I think Tidal Pool will No Such Word, who last ran Last year, he coached Virginia to its first College two times Tidal Pool ran, in the Fantasy Stakes and in the be the favorite because she outApril 2 in the Fantasy, is such a World Series berth and the Cavaliers are a good ran us in the Fantasy. But I don’t horse. bet to come back this year. They’re 40-9 and on an Kentucky Oaks, where she finished second and third behind think it will be just between us.” “I’m very excited,” Jones said. “I 11-game winning streak heading into this weekwinner Blind Luck. Jones could be right. Seeking feel like we’ve got a fresh horse. end’s series with North Carolina. Blind Luck won’t be running the Title, with Kent Desormeaux That makes for a better race sce“I’ve had the unique opportunity to grow up in in the Black-Eyed Susan, a big in the saddle, could be a threat. nario than the last time we faced that stadium, going to games every year in my reason why Tidal Pool was made Trainer Dallas Stewart wanted Tidal Pool.” youth and having the fortunate opportunities to play in the stadium and also to coach in it,” O’Connor said. “Rosenblatt Stadium’s been a part of that community for so long. You hate to see history like that go.” To secure a 25-year commitment to keep the College World Series in Omaha, the city promised MIAMI (AP) — Send dessert teams at 12:01 learned not to be surprised by the NCAA it would build the bigger and better TD to Dwyane Wade’s table or start a.m. July 1. any approach when it comes to Ameritrade Park a few miles away. a standing ovation. Don’t ask for He has said his future. Everywhere he goes, In the estimation of city leaders, Rosenblatt, with a car or display your D-Wade many times he’s asked by fans where he’ll its small concourse and lack of amenities, had tattoo. that his prefer- play next season — and, more become rundown to the point of no return. The These, and other tips for ence is to stay often than not, begged to sign in CWS will be played at Rosenblatt for the last time Miami Heat fans, are now with the Heat, their city. June 19-29/30 before moving downtown in 2011. available on a website — www. which can offer “You get a lot of people respectKnown by locals as the “diamond on the hill,” wewantwade.com — unveiled him a deal for ful of you and you understand Rosenblatt was built in 1948 and got the CWS Thursday by the team with six years and that they want you to be in the two years later. It became nationally known in the hopes of keeping the 2006 NBA worth about city — whatever city that is,” Wade 1980s thanks largely to ESPN and CBS telecasts. finals MVP in South Florida for $127 million — Wade said. “They express that The 39-year-old O’Connor grew up across the years to come. more years and opinion no matter where you go. Missouri River in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and start“We want to show Wade the more money than any other club I’ll never be surprised of anyone ed going to Rosenblatt with his dad and brothers love,” the website says. could offer. who says it.” at age 3 or 4 to watch the minor-league Omaha Wade learned of the Heat’s web Signing him, of course, is the The site was an instant hit: The Royals and the CWS. campaign Thursday morning, Heat top priority for the offseaHeat said it was overwhelmed He recalled hounding players for autographs — a shortly after the team’s marketson. quickly after launch, and the Texas pitcher named Roger Clemens among them ing department launched the The website touts itself as the team said it would be switching — and chasing foul balls and dreaming of someday new site — which was already “place to show your support to larger servers to handle the playing on the pristine field. getting posts from fans within a for our MV3 and to help keep interest. “For the people in the community, that was your few minutes of going live. Dwyane Wade in Wade County! Free agency is only one signifibig leagues, and those were the superstars you “I thought it was hilarious,” ... And we’ll be adding things cant issue for Wade this summer. looked up to,” O’Connor said. Wade said. “But I appreciate it. I right up to the start of the free He’s embroiled in a bitter O’Connor pitched for 1991 Creighton Bluejays, the do, I really do.” agency period, so check back divorce and custody case in only hometown squad to make it to the CWS. He The former league scoring often for the latest D.Wade info, Chicago, and in Miami, is facwas the pitcher of record in what some still consid- champion will exercise his right events, downloads and more.” ing a lawsuit brought by former er the greatest CWS game ever: the Bluejays’ 3-2, to become a free agent, and Wade said he didn’t expect a partners in a failed restaurant 12-inning loss to Wichita State in front of 18,206, he’ll be clear to talk with other website in his honor, but has deal. at the time the largest crowd to see a CWS game. Later, Omaha sculptor John Lajba used a photograph of O’Connor as inspiration for the “Road to Omaha” statue, which portrays a group of players celebrating victory. O’Connor came back to Rosenblatt as a Notre Dame assistant coach in 2002, then last year as head coach of the Cavaliers. Even if O’Connor’s team doesn’t make it to Omaha, the coach will be back to visit family and watch CWS games with his dad, John, and his son, Dillon. 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Carolina Today 3 NC law officers fired
RALEIGH (AP) — A North Carolina state trooper and two local police officers have been fired after the off-duty trooper was pulled over for possible impaired driving but wasn’t charged. The Department of Crime Control and Public Safety said on Thursday patrol Capt. James Williams Jr. was dismissed for personal conduct violations. Butner Public Safety Capt. Walter Williams and Lt. Daniel Parrott also were dismissed. Audio tapes released to media outlets recorded Parrott pulling over a swerving motorist on Interstate 85 early April 3 who turned out to be the trooper. Parrott called Walter Williams to the scene. The Butner officers took the trooper to a hotel. Internal investigations followed. Butner Public Safety is a state unit that provides contract police services to the town. The officers can appeal their firings.
Races heading to runoff
RALEIGH (AP) — Five North Carolina primary campaigns are heading to a runoff. Four of the races are for seats in Congress. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cal Cunningham asked for a runoff in his race against Secretary of State Elaine Marshall. Republican congressional candi-
date Harold Johnson asked for a runoff in the state’s competitive 8th District. The other runoffs will be held in Republican primaries for the state’s 12th and 13th congressional districts along with the Democratic campaign for the 21st state Senate district. The runoff will be held June 22. State Board of Elections deputy director Johnnie McLean said several candidates have also requested recounts in local races, mostly for various county commissions.
Investigation sought GREENSBORO (AP) — The North Carolina NAACP wants a federal and state investigation of the Greensboro police department. The News & Record of Greensboro reported Thursday the NAACP’s announcement follows the recent arrests of demonstrators in what they called anti-corruption police rallies last week. Protesters from a group called the Spirit of the Sit-In Movement took over the seats of the Greensboro City Council on May 4 during a meeting break. The demonstrators banged the mayor’s gavel and spoke about a “subculture of corruption” at the police department. The protesters were charged with trespassing and arrested when they wouldn’t disperse. The next day, six pastors were arrested during a demonstration.
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13 suffer minor injuries in NC train derailment MEBANE (AP) — An Amtrakoperated commuter train with 36 passengers on board derailed Thursday in North Carolina after striking a tractor-trailer that was stuck on the tracks, injuring at least 13 people and setting the locomotive and a car on fire. The Piedmont train derailed shortly after 8 a.m. when it hit a lowboy trailer used to carry large equipment at a crossing in Mebane, authorities said. Amtrak operates the train, which the state of North Carolina owns. “I have never witnessed anything like that ever in my life,” Bob Farrar of Mebane, who saw the accident during a morning walk, told the Times-News of Burlington. “It was like seeing special effects from a movie happen right in front of you.” The trailer was stuck on the tracks before the train reached the crossing, according to state Department of Transportation spokeswoman Sondra Artis. Emergency crews from Alamance County and the town of Mebane were working to clean up a diesel spill at the scene, Amtrak spokeswoman Karina Romero said. Calls to both agencies were not immediately returned Thursday. Witness Kent Cates told WRALTV: “Diesel fuel from the train busted and started blazing up pretty good. It didn’t look like anybody (was) hurt badly. It sounded like a big boom, big explosion. You could see
bolts and stuff coming off the train and onto people’s cars.” The crossing at the intersection of 5th and East Center streets in Mebane has a gate with flashing lights. The gate and lights were both working, Artis said. Artis said local, state and federal agencies are investigating the derailment. Amtrak said in a news release that 12 passengers and one crew member were injured in the derailment and were taken to one of three hospitals: Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington; Duke University Hospital in Durham or the University of North Carolina Hospital. Six previous accidents have occurred at the crossing dating back to 1978, including a wreck in 2005 that killed a 78-year-old, according to records from the Federal Railroad Administration. No one was injured in the most recent accident, which occurred in February. The Piedmont, train No. 73, runs daily between Charlotte and Raleigh. In addition to the locomotive, the train had a baggage car and three passenger cars. The derailment disrupted service on the Piedmont and on trains 79 and 80, which travel between New York and Charlotte. Uninjured passengers, and passengers on later trains along the same route, were being bused from Rocky Mount and Greensboro to avoid the accident scene. Amtrak expects to resume normal service on Friday.
Narrowing race bias test in NC death cases sought RALEIGH (AP) — Republican legislators argued Thursday for restricting a new law that made North Carolina the second state after Kentucky to allow death-penalty defendants to claim statistical data indicates racial bias tips the scales of justice against them. The state’s Racial Justice Act was adopted last year after supporters said it was needed to prevent black defendants from being punished more harshly than whites. But Republicans argued the law should be altered to prevent it from being used in pending cases before a conviction. The widow of slain CharlotteMecklenburg Police Officer Jeff Shelton urged state legislators to revisit the issue this year. Jennifer Shelton said at a news conference Thursday that the need for a revision was shown two weeks ago when a Superior Court judge postponed the death-penalty trial of her husband’s accused killer until October. The judge said that because the law is so new, he felt he had to give the suspect’s lawyers time to gather information on what role race may play in North Carolina prosecutors seeking or juries imposing the death penalty, The Charlotte Observer
reported. “I disagree with the basis of the Racial Justice Act. I believe that a person is tried for their crime and not for the color of their skin,” said Shelton, who is white. “A defendant may argue and win a claim of racial discrimination under current law. Therefore, I do not support giving criminals another tool to use to get away with the crimes they have committed.” “I’m standing here because this hit me personally,” Shelton said. Demeatrius Montgomery, 28, is charged with two counts of firstdegree murder in the 2007 slayings of Shelton and Officer Sean Clark, who were both shot in the head after responding to a domestic disturbance in Charlotte. Mecklenburg Assistant District Attorney Marsha Goodenow said race is not a factor in the decisions prosecutors make to seek a death sentence. House Minority Whip Thom Tillis, R-Mecklenburg, said Republicans will attempt to introduce a measure during the legislative session that started this week to narrow the law to considering race only after a guilty verdict. But the GOP proposal is unlikely to advance this year.
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Chg +7.26 +3.98 +8.08 +.31 +9.87 +1.68 +1.48 +.19 +2.52 +.31
%Chg +19.0 +15.6 +14.4 +11.1 +9.8 +8.5 +8.3 +8.3 +8.3 +7.5
LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last RAIT Fin 2.87 Prestige 7.98 CapTr12 pf 3.50 CapitolBcp 2.12 DuoyGWt n21.64 TortoisCap 6.39 RAIT pfC 18.60 CapSenL 5.25 VanceInfo 22.84 AmrRlty 8.39
Chg -.83 -1.91 -.55 -.30 -2.58 -.75 -2.13 -.56 -2.15 -.78
%Chg -22.4 -19.3 -13.6 -12.4 -10.7 -10.5 -10.3 -9.6 -8.6 -8.5
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg Citigrp 4798004 4.09 -.09 S&P500ETF2114895115.99 -1.46 BkofAm 1318442 16.87 -.20 SprintNex 1004409 4.46 +.31 FordM 982959 12.42 -.26 SPDR Fncl 895705 15.76 -.29 Sybase 761093 64.22 +8.08 iShR2K 741320 70.93 -.69 iShEMkts 680965 40.32 -.38 Pfizer 668110 16.56 -.34 Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
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Name Last Ever-Glory 3.39 CompTch 3.42 FieldPnt 2.93 Chrmcft 2.75 MercBcp 3.46 IncOpR 6.58 Aerocntry 22.45 HeraldNB 3.50 SuprmInd 3.16 Taseko 5.98
Chg +.54 +.53 +.40 +.35 +.41 +.73 +2.40 +.35 +.27 +.46
%Chg +18.9 +18.3 +15.8 +14.6 +13.4 +12.5 +12.0 +11.1 +9.3 +8.3
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MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg RadientPh 97757 1.64 +.66 Taseko 61294 5.98 +.46 GoldStr g 49577 4.71 -.01 CFCda g 33192 15.11 -.14 Rentech 29728 1.18 -.02 NovaGld g 29290 8.49 -.20 NwGold g 26656 6.18 -.13 AlldNevG 25832 20.25 -1.50 NthgtM g 20306 3.25 -.06 GrtBasG g 20192 1.86 -.02 DIARY
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193 279 52 524 16 2 117,642,686
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Chg +2.01 +2.06 +3.20 +1.10 +.70 +.43 +.70 +.52 +.72 +.60
%Chg +197.1 +90.7 +62.5 +36.6 +29.2 +21.4 +14.8 +14.6 +14.4 +14.3
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Chg -1.06 -1.50 -.49 -.94 -1.33 -2.21 -.63 -.30 -2.74 -1.95
%Chg -24.7 -16.1 -15.1 -15.1 -14.1 -13.5 -13.0 -12.2 -11.3 -10.6
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE)
Name Vol (00) Cisco 1348231 PwShs QQQ919115 Intel 596354 Comcast 575360 Baidu s 568378 ETrade 454774 Microsoft 443521 MicronT 308664 HuntBnk 295535 Popular 295046
Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
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Dow Industrials 10,782.95 -113.96 Dow Transportation 4,573.77 -84.09 Dow Utilities 382.74 -2.10 NYSE Composite 7,234.37 -81.99 Amex Market Value 1,884.91 -16.27 Nasdaq Composite 2,394.36 -30.66 S&P 500 1,157.44 -14.23 S&P MidCap 808.63 -7.47 Wilshire 5000 12,180.28 -138.13 Russell 2000 709.85 -6.26
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Late day slide leaves markets down for day
NEW YORK (AP) — A late-day slide left stocks lower Thursday following a disappointing forecast from department store chain Kohl’s and a drop in financial shares. The Dow Jones industrial average ended down about 114 points after shooting up by nearly 149 on Wednesday. The Dow has fallen six of the past eight days. Stocks mostly made modest moves for much of Thursday’s trading but fell in the final hour as the euro weakened. The drop in stocks signaled that traders remain skittish about the direction of the market after weeks of big swings. Disappointing corporate and economic news dented sentiment. Kohl’s Corp. fell 5.8 percent and dragged other consumer stocks lower after its increased forecasts fell short of what analysts had been expecting. Bank stocks fell on reports that New York’s attorney general is examining eight banks to determine whether they misled ratings agencies about mortgage securities. Tech shares also got hit after investors saw a forecast from computer networking equipment Cisco Systems Inc. as cautious. The Dow fell 113.96, or 1.1 percent, to 10,782.95. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 14.23, or 1.2 percent, to 1,157.44, while the Nasdaq composite index fell 30.66, or 1.3 percent, to 2,394.36. Two stocks fell for every one that rose on the New York Stock Exchange, where consolidated volume came to 4.9 billion shares, compared with 5.3 billion Wednesday. Volume has been decreasing this week since stocks jumped on Monday on relief over Europe’s nearly $1 trillion plan help debt-strapped governments in the European Union. Stocks rose Wednesday after a Commerce Department report said exports rose in March to their highest levels since late 2008. Bond prices rose. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves opposite its price, fell to 3.53 percent from 3.58 percent late Wednesday. Gold fell, a day after setting a record high. Crude oil fell $1.25 to $75.40 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The drop in stocks late in the day came as the euro fell. The 16-nation currency is just above a 14-month low. Investors remain unsure whether countries like Greece and Spain that are saddled with debt will be able to cut spending and still manage to grow. Meanwhile, an economic report signaled that gains in the job market are proceeding slowly. The Labor Department said first-time claims for jobless benefits dipped to 444,000 last week from an upwardly revised 448,000 the previous week. Economists had expected claims to drop to 440,000. While a fourth straight weekly decline in claims is a welcome sign, it hasn’t been enough to signal sustainable job growth. Economists estimate weekly initial claims need to fall below 425,000 to show employers are consistently adding workers. Claims have stalled around the 450,000 level throughout the year.
Erik Proulx, a former advertising copywriter, is seen on the roof of an office building where he maintains an office in Boston. Proulx says he no longer wants to rejoin an industry he thinks will continue to struggle. Associated Press
Economists: Millions of jobs that were cut won’t likely return WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer construction workers will be needed. Don’t expect as many interior designers or advertising copywriters, either. Retailers will get by with leaner staffs. The economy is strengthening. But millions of jobs lost in the recession could be gone for good. And unlike in past recessions, jobs in the beleaguered manufacturing sector aren’t the only ones likely lost forever. What sets the Great Recession apart is the variety of jobs that may not return. That helps explain why economists think it will take at least five years for the economy to regain the 8.2 million jobs wiped out by the recession — longer than in any other recovery since World War II. It means that even as the economy strengthens, more Americans could face years out of work. Already, the percentage of the labor force unemployed for six months or longer is 4.3 percent. That’s the highest rate on records dating to 1948. Behind the trend are the cutbacks businesses made in the recession to make up for a loss of customers. To sustain earnings, they became more productive: They found ways to produce the same level of goods or services with fewer workers. Automation, global competition and technological efficiencies helped solidify the trend. Diminished home equity and investment accounts have made shoppers more cautious, too. And their frugality could endure
well into the recovery. That’s why fewer retail workers, among others, will likely be needed. Among those whose former jobs may be gone for good are: n Julie Weber of Milwaukee, who designed office cubicles for nearly seven years. She lost her job about a year ago. Since then, she’s been able to find only part-time work outside her field. Interior design was hammered by the real estate downturn. “My hope for getting back into the industry is not very high,” says Weber, 29. n Erik Proulx, 38, a former advertising copywriter in Boston, who finds more companies are turning to social media and viral marketing and are less drawn to agencies that focus on traditional TV and print ad campaigns. Proulx was laid off in October 2008 — the third time an employer had cut his position or had closed. He no longer wants to rejoin the industry. Proulx has started a blog to help other unemployed ad professionals network. n Louis DiFilippo, 30, who decided to study information technology after losing his job managing a gourmet food store in Washington, D.C. After six months of unemployment, he embraced a career with more stability. More than one-third of chief financial officers at 620 big companies surveyed in March by Duke University and CFO magazine said they didn’t expect to restore their payrolls to prerecession levels for at least three
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New claims for unemployment inch down WASHINGTON (AP) — New claims for unemployment benefits dipped for the fourth straight week, a sign the job market is improving at a slow but steady pace. Employers, encouraged by a recovering economy, are hiring again. But they are not doing it at the level needed to reduce the jobless rate. The Labor Department said Thursday that initial claims dropped last week by 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 444,000. That’s slightly above analysts’ estimates, according to Thomson Reuters. The previous week’s total was revised up to 448,000. The four-week average, which smooths out volatility, registered a steeper decline. It fell by 9,000 to 450,500 — close to the average’s lowest level this year reached in late March. After dropping steadily last year from a peak of 651,000, first-time claims have fluctuated at around 450,000 since January. Many economists would like to see claims fall faster, which would be a sign of more hiring.
“We expect claims to continue to move lower over the coming weeks and will feel more comfortable about the prospects for sustainable job creation Associated Press when claims drop below the 400,000 mark,” econNew York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo speaks in Albany, N.Y. The New York attorney general has omists at RDQ Economics said in a note to clients. launched an investigation into eight banks to determine whether they misled ratings agencies about mortgage David Resler, chief economist at Nomura securities, according to a person familiar with the investigation. Securities, noted that the claims figure is the third lowest since Lehman Brothers collapsed in September 2008, intensifying the financial crisis. The stock market dipped after the report. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 21 points in morning trading, while other indexes were mixed. Other recent indicators have shown improvement NEW YORK (AP) — New Spokesmen from the other banks comes as federal regulators are in the job market. Employers added 290,000 jobs York’s attorney general has were not immediately available investigating whether some of launched an investigation into for comment. the banks misled investors when in April, the most in four years. That’s a positive eight banks to determine whethDuring the housing boom, Wall marketing and selling the securi- sign that companies are confident enough in the economic recovery to step up hiring. er they misled ratings agenStreet banks often packaged ties and other investments that But much more hiring is needed to make up for cies about mortgage securities, pools of risky subprime mortwere tied to mortgages. the loss of more than 8 million jobs in the recesaccording to a person familiar gages together. The securities The Securities and Exchange sion. The unemployment rate rose last month to with the inquiry. were then typically given topCommission charged Goldman 9.9 percent as the new jobs weren’t enough to offAttorney General Andrew notch ratings and investors purSachs with fraud over its packset the more than 800,000 people that started or Cuomo is trying to figure out chased them, in part, because of aging of mortgage securities. resumed job searches. if banks provided the agentheir high ratings. Goldman is facing a separate cies with false information in The ratings, issued by Standard criminal investigation into the The economy expanded at a 3.2 percent pace in order to get better ratings on the & Poor’s, Moody’s Investors same securities. Goldman has risky securities, said the person, Service and Fitch Ratings, are denied the charges and plans to the January-to-March quarter, the third straight quarter of growth. That followed four quarters who asked not to be identified used as a guide for investors to defend itself. because the investigation has not assess how risky an investment Earlier this week it was report- of decline as the economy struggled through the worst downturn since the 1930s. been made public. might be. ed that federal prosecutors are One of the companies hiring is Cisco Systems Cuomo’s office is investigatAs the housing market colinvestigating whether Morgan Inc. John Chambers, CEO for the computer neting Goldman Sachs Group lapsed and more customers fell Stanley misled investors about Inc., Morgan Stanley, UBS AG, behind on repaying their mortits role in a pair of $200 million working equipment maker, said Wednesday the company hired 1,000 new people in the quarter Citigroup Inc., Credit Suisse, gages, the securities’ value began derivatives whose performance ending May 1. He expects the pace of hiring at his Deutsche Bank, Credit Agricole to fail. was tied to mortgage-backed company will pick up. and Merrill Lynch, which is now The securities have been widely securities. Others are still laying off workers. Dean Foods part of Bank of America Corp. blamed for exacerbating the The increased scrutiny over Co., which makes Horizon Organic milk and other A spokesman from Bank of credit crisis and costing inveshow banks managed, packaged soy products, said earlier Monday that it plans to America, which is based in tors and the banks themselves and portrayed mortgage secucut 350 to 400 jobs, on top of 150 eliminated earCharlotte, N.C., said it is cooper- billions of dollars in losses. The rities and derivatives comes as ating with the attorney general’s ratings agencies have come Congress discusses a major over- lier this year. The number of people continuing to receive benoffice. under fire for having given such haul of financial regulations. Representatives from Goldman high ratings to securities that Politicians have said an overhaul efits, meanwhile, rose by 12,000 to 4.6 million. Sachs, Citigroup and Credit soured. would add more transparency to The data on continuing unemployment claims lags initial claims by one week. Agricole declined to comment. The attorney general’s probe investments and trading.
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Emerging oil rig evidence shows lack of regulation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first firm evidence of what likely caused the disastrous Gulf of Mexico oil blowout — a devastating sequence of equipment failures — drives home a central unsettling point about America’s oil industry: key safety features at thousands of U.S. offshore wells are barely regulated. Wednesday’s hearings by congressional and administration panels — in Washington and in Louisiana — laid out a checklist of unseen breakdowns on largely unregulated aspects of well safety that appear to have contributed to the April 20 blowout: a leaky cement job, a loose hydraulic fitting, a dead battery. The trail of problems highlights the reality that, even as the U.S. does more deepwater offshore drilling in a quest for domestic oil, some key safety components are left almost entirely to the discretion of the companies doing the work. It remains unclear what, if anything, Congress or the Obama administration may do to address these regulatory deficiencies. So far, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has proposed splitting his department’s Minerals Management Service in two to make safety enforcement independent of the agency’s other main function — collecting billions in royalties from the drilling industry. But the events that unfolded in the hours before the blowout on the Deepwater Horizon rig suggest that much more will ultimately need to be done on the regulatory front. There also remains much to be done to stem the stubborn blowout that has spewed more than 4 million
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This image from a video released by BP PLC shows oil spewing from a yellowish, broken pipe 5,000 feet below the surface. The oil looks like steam rushing from a geyser.
gallons of oil into the Gulf. On Thursday, BP decided to first try siphoning oil to the surface by putting a smaller tube into the leaking riser pipe. Engineers will have to make sure the tube is inserted deep enough into the pipe so gas and seawater don’t mix, which can form crystals that could clog the tube. They’ll also have to thread the tube into the pipe without hitting debris around the riser. Another option is a small containment box called a “top hat,” which is already on the seafloor and also would siphon oil to a tanker on the surface. As the day of the catastrophe got under way on the drilling platform 48 miles off Louisiana, workers were stabilizing the mile-deep exploratory well to mothball until production. Shortly after midnight,
nearly 22 hours before the explosion, contractor Halliburton finished pumping cement into the well. Heavy cement is used to fill gaps around the drill piping and block any surge of natural gas or oil. As part of the planned routine, the workers next capped the drill pipe with the first of multiple cement plugs. The plugs are meant to stop any upsurge of gas or oil inside the piping. The cement and metal casing along well walls were then checked. Positive pressure tests indicated they were sound. But there are no federal standards for the makeup of the crucial cement filler, MMS spokesman David Smith confirmed Wednesday. Government and industry have been working to publish new guidelines later this year, but they will be recommendations, not mandates.
The well’s owner, global oil company BP PLC, said Thursday its costs for trying to stop the gusher, containing the spill and helping Gulf states foot the response tab totaled $450 million, up $100 million since its May 10 update to securities regulators. BP Chief Operating Officer Doug Suttles said Wednesday the bill increases by at least $10 million a day. After visiting BP’s offices in Houston, where engineers are working on ways to plug the gusher, Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Wednesday he felt more confident they would be able to combat the problem. “Progress is being made,” Chu said. Also Wednesday, a group of Louisiana crab fishermen claimed in a lawsuit that Halliburton — with permission from BP and rig owner Transocean — used a new quick-curing cement mix with nitrogen. It supposedly
generates more heat than other recipes and could allow dangerous bursts of methane gas to escape up the well. According to the testimony and other evidence that has emerged this week, the first sign of trouble came shortly before dawn. Workers pumped out heavy drilling fluid for a negative pressure test to make sure underground gas couldn’t seep into the well. That test failed: it meant the well might be leaking. Workers debated what to do next. They eventually decided to resume work. Further reducing protection from a blowout, heavy drilling fluid was pumped out of a pipe rising to the surface from the wellhead. It was replaced with lighter seawater in preparation for placing the last cement plug. Federal rules say an operator must hold newly cemented well-wall casing under pressure for up to 12 hours before resuming drilling. Other than that, there are few rules about how long to let cement set. Whatever the main cause — cement or something else — the last plug was still missing just before 10 p.m. on the 20th, when drilling fluid pushed by underground gas started kicking up uncontrollably through the well. Desperate rig workers tried to activate a set of hydraulic cutoff valves known as a blowout preventer to squeeze off the surge. However, hydraulic fluid was leaking from a loose fitting in the preventer’s emergency system, making it harder to activate powerful shear rams to cut the piping and cap the blowout. Also, a battery had gone dead in at least one of two control pods meant to automatically switch on the preventer in an emergency.
Foreclosures A MeMoriAl DAy SAlute Day is a day of remembrance for those who have down 2 percent Memoriallost their lives in service for our country.
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sure activity,” said Rick Sharga, a RealtyTrac senior vice president. “The problem is that there’s such a backlog right now.” Lenders are offering a variety of programs to help homeowners modify their loans, but their success rates vary.
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Boss’s hint of cover-up means leave Dear Abby: I overheard my boss talking about something that sounded like a cover-up for an “accident” involving some people he doesn’t like. I would like to report him to the police, but he knows I heard him. His past behavior makes me worried that I should keep my moth shut. Honestly, when it comes to him, I’m afraid if the police question him, my little girl or I could wind up having an “accident,” too. What should I do? Several people are already in the hospital. — Worried Sick Dear Worried Sick: Because you are afraid you or your child could be in danger, find another job and put as much distance between you and your sociopathic boss as possible. And, as “insurance,” discuss not only what you heard — but also your concerns — with your religious adviser before contacting the authorities “confidentially.” All it takes for evil to flourish is for men (and women) of good conscience to remain silent. Dear Abby: I am a hospitalist, a physician who cares for hospitalized patients. When I enter a patient’s room, I invariably find the television blaring. Usually the patient or family members will make no effort to mute the TV, and I must turn it off myself. Because they are paying me to com-
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municate, I would assume they would want to hear what I have to say. Occasionally patients have expressed irritation at having their TV turned off (they can turn it back on using the bedside control). It seems to me that good manners require one to turn off the television or radio or hang up the phone when the physician makes rounds. You you think it is possible that I am the one who is wrong? — Hospitalist Dear Hospitalist: You have my sympathy. Dr. Oz, Ellen and “The View” are stiff competition. No, you are not wrong. Not only is it good manners, it makes good sense to give full attention to everything the doctor has to say, as well as be able to answer any questions free of distraction. However, because your patients may not be thinking clearly — if they were they would use better manners — you are absolutely right to turn off the set after a brief explanation why.
Dear Dr. Gott: I saw a written advertisement from BTM (Better Than Medicine) that sells medications at far lower prices than I can currently buy them. They state I can save up to 85 percent on my prescriptions, the program is free, there are no deductibles or restrictions on who can join, and the program can be used along with Medicare at no cost to me. What’s your opinion? It kind of sounds too good to be true. Dear Reader: There’s an old expression that says, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” I have reviewed their ad and can certainly see how some people might be swayed to join the plan. And, for all I know, it may be legitimate. The company is based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The website is impressive, there are no co-pays, no deductibles and the prices are inviting. They do indicate that all drugs shipped are generic equivalents and not brand-name drugs.
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Unfortunately, there are some medications that do not yet have generic equivalents. I guess those would either be unavailable through BTM or would be shipped at a higher price. I must say I was put off by the fact that I can make inquiries through the same site to purchase airline tickets, car insurance and inquire about foreclosures as well. Call me naive, but personally, I’d like to know that my pharmaceutical supplier is just that — my pharmaceutical supplier. When I choose to purchase auto insurance, I’ll go to my local agent. When I attempted to run BTM through the Better Business Bureau, I came up empty.
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Your Birthday, May 14;
Conditions that pertain to your finances and material security may begin to show improvement. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Although you might be a bit of a daydreamer today, something you come up with could actually be a winner. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Usually it doesn’t matter, but today recognition for doing something good could be extremely important to you. CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Others might fall prey to not being able to identify a falsehood. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Progress can be made today concerning an ambitious endeavor. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Using a bit of smarts and lots of diplomacy can serve you better than being bossy and demanding. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Don’t discard any strong feelings or hunches you get today. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - One of your greatest assets is your ability to recognize the talents of others. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - Although it might take you a bit longer what you do is likely to be done to perfection. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - What you say isn’t likely to be ignored today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - If large returns are necessary for you to be successful today, you might have to work a bit. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - Today your allure could be far stronger than usual. ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Although it might seem like a little thing for another to do, it could be quite meaningful to you, the recipient.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Thursday handed off the mantle of having the nation’s lowest cigarette tax to Missouri as legislators overrode Republican Gov. Mark Sanford’s veto of a bill that raises the tax to 57 cents a pack from 7 cents. The new 57 cent tax effective July 1 would leave Missouri with the nation’s lowest levy at 17 cents a pack. A law enforcement investigator enters a home at 39 Waverley Avenue, in Watertown, Mass., Thursday.
Cops seek link to missing woman
ATLANTA (AP) — State investigators are scouring the vehicle of a man who killed himself after a standoff with Atlanta police in hopes of finding evidence that may link him to a missing Georgia woman. James Scott Carringer shot and killed himself after Atlanta authorities tried to arrest him on charges that he raped a teenager in Gilmer County. Now the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says Carringer could be linked to the disappearance of Kristi Cornwell, a 38-year-old who police say was abducted in Blairsville, Ga.
N.C. film studio expands to Ga.
WILMINGTON (AP) — The North Carolina studio where stars such as Michelle Williams and Chad Michael Murray got their start is expanding to Atlanta, partially because movie companies have asked for cityscapes Wilmington can’t provide. The StarNews of Wilmington reported that EUE/Screen Gems has begun the process to lease the former Lakewood Fairgrounds in Atlanta for a new studio lot called the Georgia Film and Television Center.
Judge: Divorce case was routine
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A divorce judge who approved a settlement that sent a 4-year-old boy to Utah where he was killed days after arriving says the case was routine and uncontested. Judge Maura T. Smith of the Orlando, Fla., court told The Associated Press Thursday that the boy’s father, Joe Stacy, should not blame himself for agreeing to share custody of his son. Police dug up Ethan Stacy’s badly beaten and disfigured body from a canyon Tuesday, about 10 days after he arrived in Utah for a summer visit with his mother, Stephanie Sloop. Joe Stacy wrote in a November pleading that Sloop had abandoned the boy, but Smith says she didn’t read that because she simply approved the final divorce and custody agreement. Sloop and her new husband, Nathanael Sloop, are in custody in the case.
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3 Pakistanis arrested in bomb probe WATERTOWN, Mass. (AP) — Three Pakistani men who authorities say supplied funds to Times Square car bomb suspect Faisal Shahzad were arrested Thursday in a series of raids across the Northeast as the FBI followed the money trail in the failed attack. Investigators said it was not yet clear whether the three men knew how the money was going to be used. The men — two seized in the Boston area, one in Maine — were arrested as federal authorities searched homes and businesses in a coordinated series of raids centered in the Boston suburbs, on New York’s Long Island and in New Jersey. They were arrested on immigration violations — administrative, not criminal, charges. They were not charged with any terrorism-related crimes. Their names were not released. The raids resulted from evidence gathered in the investigation into the Times Square bomb attempt two weeks ago. FBI spokeswoman Gail Marcinkiewicz gave assurances Thursday that there was “no known immediate threat to the public or any active plot against
the United States.” In Washington, Attorney General Eric Holder said investigators believe there is evidence that the men were providing Shahzad, a Pakistan-born U.S. citizen, with money, but they have yet to determine whether the men knew the funds might have been intended for a terrorist act. A top Massachusetts law enforcement official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is still going on, said investigators are not sure whether the two Boston-area men were witting accomplices or simply moving funds, as is common among people from the Middle East and Central Asia who live in the U.S. “These people might be completely innocent and not know what they were providing money for,” the official cautioned, “but it’s clear there’s a connection.” U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said there was “not a direct tie” between the man arrested in South Portland, Maine, and the Times Square car bomb suspect. Authorities have been investigating whether Shahzad — who authorities say needed only a
few thousand dollars to buy the used SUV and the bomb components used in the attempted May 1 attack — was financed from overseas. A federal law enforcement official, speaking on condition of anonymity regarding the ongoing investigation, said money was passed to Shahzad through the informal transfer networks known as hawalas. Muslim immigrants for years have used hawalas, which rely on wire transfers, couriers and overnight mail and are cheaper and quicker than banks, to send cash to their families overseas. But since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, authorities have worked to dismantle the system, fearing it allows terrorists to raise and launder money. Tracking the money to Shahzad through a hawala system will involve interviewing a large number of people and will likely be a more difficult task than would tracing funds through more conventional financial networks, the official said. Two of the men under arrest overstayed their visas and the third is already in removal proceedings.
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Furnished, spacious 1BR/1BA A/c, washer & dryer, appl. incld. No smoking or pets! $500/mo. 429-9765
2 & 3 BR Close to downtown Rfdtn. D/w, stove, refrig., w/d hook up. No pets! 287-0733
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1 & 2BR APTS Spindale and East High areas. Some utilities included. $300-$360/mo.
Call 245-0016 3BR/2BA single level town home, with attached garage, great neighborhood, conveniently located inside Rfdtn city limits. No pets! 828-429-4288
Richmond Hill Senior Apts. in Rfdtn 1BR Units w/handicap accessible units avail. Sec 8 assistance avail. 287-2578 Hours: Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 7-3. TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity. Income Based Rent.
Nice 2 Bedroom on one floor & 1 Bedroom Apt across from Super 8 Motel in Spindale. $385/mo. & $525/mo.
Call 828-447-1989
Homes For Sale Updated 3BR/2.5BA home on Old Caroleen Rd.. $109,000 May finance or rent to own. Call Ed 386-569-6952
Homes For Rent Ellenboro (3) 3BR Homes $695/$850. Rfdtn 1 & 2BR Apts. $350/$400. Spindale 1, 2 & 3BR Apts. $375/$560. Rentals Unlimited 245-7400
Nice 2BR/1BA Spindale. Stove, refrig. $400/mo + dep. Call 429-6670 3BR/1.5BA FC area Lg. fenced yard, appl. incld. No pets! Ref’s req. $650/mo. + dep. Call 289-8105 3BR/1BA House Central h/a, stove and refrig. $500/month + $400 dep. No pets! 245-5703 or 286-8665 Country log cottage on 2 acres, 2+BR/2BA Gilkey area, carport, large covered deck, separate workshop. $800/mo. incld. lawn care. 772-532-1718 Updated 3BR/2.5BA home on Old Caroleen Rd.. $775/mo. May rent to own. Call Ed 386-569-6952
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4 BEDROOM DW on 1/2 acre plot. Other amenities. Call 828-245-8734 3BR Mobile Home in Harris. No pets! Call J&R Mobile Home Park 247-4959 2 and 3BR in the Oakland Community. $400-$450/mo. Dep. + ref’s. 828-817-1078 Nice 2BR/2 full BA, private lot, air, d/w, utility building, porches. Hudlow, FC. Call 704-481-8200 2 & 3 Bedrooms in Chase area. No pets! References required! Call 429-6691
2BR/2BA on private lot in Sandy Mush area. Central h/a, appliances furnished. $550/mo. + $550 dep. References required.
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Land For Sale 20+/-ac., livable farm house, mixture of wooded, pasture, tillable bottom land. Country living, close to everything. Call 429-0081 or 289-8507 or 704-481-0548
14+ ACRES with mountain views over 1500 ft. of road frontage. Located near Lake Lure. $65,900 248-1681 or 704-472-0191
Auction AUCTION Damascus VA Home, Saturday, May 15 at 5:00PM Downtown Creeper Trail and on the Appalachian Trail. Ideal vacation home or rental. Damascus Realty & Auctions. 276-475-5000 BuyDamascus.com (VA#742)
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Auction 3 ESTATES AUCTION Saturday, May 15 at 9:00AM, 522 N. John St., Goldsboro. Vintage jewelry and glass, modern and antique. See auctionzip.com for pictures & listing. Clark Auction. NCAL#7597 919-734-2497
Business Services Christian woman will clean houses for reasonable prices. Call 704-470-5579
Daycare Former teacher turned to stay at home mom of 1 year old daughter wants to provide in-home child care. $40/day. Please call 287-6335
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NOW HIRING Earn $65k, $50k, $40k (GM, Co Mgr, Asst Mgr) We currently have managers making this, and need more for expansion. 1 yr. salaried restaurant management experience required.
Fax resume to 336-431-0873 HBO & Wound Care: Hyperbaric Technician PRN. Medical professional w/min. 1 year experience & Hyperbaric training, PRN 6:45am-3:15pm. Please send resume to: myaden@ saintlukeshospital.com
Carpenter Design has an opening for a Truck Driver. CDL Class A req. Local delivery, home every night. Apply in person 217 Belt Court, Rfdtn No phone calls!
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We need full time 3rd shift LPN. Apply in person at Fair Haven Nursing Home 149 Fairhaven Dr., Bostic, NC 28018
Carpenter Design has an opening for a mechanic (general mechanics) hydraulic, diesel or forklift experience a plus. Apply in person 217 Belt Court, Rfdtn No phone calls!
Male Coonhound No collar, was injured. Found 5/2 in Lake Lure Call 828-625-9932 for more information
6 FAMILY Rfdtn: 155 N. Mitchell (near Fire Dept.) Sat. 8A-Noon Name brand clothes, baby items, electronics, household, jewelry. Bargains!
Big yard sale: Rfdtn: 146 Briarwood Circle Sat. 7A-1P. Small refrigerator, guitar, too much to mention, a lot of variety
2 Family Yard Sale FC: 110 Old Ross Rd. Sat. 7A-til Clothes, furniture, miscellaneous
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Are you a PROFESSIONAL DRIVER and live in Rutherford County? If yes, then Truck Service is hiring FT OTR & Regional CDL Drivers. For Rutherford Co. residence only we will now accept drivers w/ 1 yr. exp. or 9 mo. exp.
plus driving school certificate. Drivers will enjoy steady pay & weekly home time. Only PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS w/verifiable exp. & clean driving records need apply. Call Truck Service at 828-245-1637 ext. 125 & talk to Rita.
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Regional CDL Truck Driver Immediate openings 40cpm Call Robert 704-473-1427
For Sale 2 Burial Plots in Ruth Co Memorial Cemetery Love section 243, spaces 1 & 2 beside the road. Call 828-429-3313
Found: Two small dogs wearing pet safe collars. Identify breed, sex, color, etc. & they are yours! 287-2212
Have you lost or found a pet? Place an ad at no cost to you! Runs for one week! Call 245-6431
Want To Buy Miscellaneous I WILL BUY YOUR JUNK CARS & SCRAP METAL. Will haul away appliances or scrap metal. Up to $200 for any car! Call Jesse 447-4944 or email jking1571 @msn.com
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 10 SP 145
Old metal swing set frame wanted. Good condition! Please call 248-5658 lv. msg.
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8 FAMILY Rfdtn: 1764 Poors Ford Rd. Sat. 7A-until Men’s/ women’s/children’s clothing, furniture, white twin sleigh bed, household, toys, books BIG SALE Rain or Shine FC: 166 Marshall St. Sat. 7A Dinette set washer/dryer, clothes household items and more! BIG YARD SALE FC: 126 Emory Ave. (across from Chase High) Sat. 7A-11A Women’s and children’s clothing, home decor, etc. MULTI FAMILY FC: 205 Stoney Brook (off Piney Ridge) Sat. 7A-12P Baby crib, household, misc. Cheap prices!
Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust, dated October 21, 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina, in Book 867 at Page 162, and because of default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust and failure to do and perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained, and pursuant to demand of the Owner and Holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the Substitute Trustee, Seth Mullinax, will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the property therein described, to wit: EXHIBIT "A" Situate, lying and being in Gilkey Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and being all of the 1.629 acre tract shown as Lot #105 on plat entitled "Clearwater Creek Phase 6," Sheet Three of Three, as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 26 at Page 204, Rutherford County Registry. Being a portion of that property conveyed in Deed from SFG Dragonfly, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company to Mtn. Creek Land Co., Inc., a North Carolina Corporation by deed dated November 15, 2004 and of record in Deed Book 860, at Page 146, Rutherford County Registry. SUBJECT TO all notes shown on plat hereinabove referred to and further subject to any restrictions or rights of way of record and SUBJECT FURTHER TO all provisions and restrictions of record as set forth in Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions of Clearwater Creek dated May 4, 2005 and of record in Deed Book 872, at Page 309, Rutherford County Registry ALSO CONVEYED HEREWITH is the right in and to the use of the easement and right of way for common access to lots 103, 104, 105 & 106 as shown on the above referenced plat. Being the same and identical property which was conveyed by Mtn. Creek Land Co., Inc., a North Carolina corporation to Timothy L. Hundley and wife, Vickie L. Hundley by deed dated October 21,2005 and of record in Deed Book 886, at Page 560, Rutherford County Registry. Present Record Owner: Timothy L. Hundley and Vickie Lynn Hundley The terms of said sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and that the undersigned may require the successful bidder at the sale to immediately deposit cash or a certified check in the amount of five (5%) percent of the last bid or $750.00, whichever is greater. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders the bidder a Deed for the property, or attempts tender of such Deed. Should the successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price bid, the bidder shall remain liable as provided in N.C.G.S. § 45-21.30(d) and (e). The owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust may make a credit bid. The real property described in the attached Exhibit "A" will be sold subject to any and all superior liens, including taxes, special assessments, right-of-ways, and restrictions of record. The property, together will all buildings, fixtures and improvements thereon, is being sold "as is, where is" without warranty. The Owner and Holder of the Note and Deed of Trust reserves the right to withdraw this Notice of Sale, without cause, until the date and time of final transfer of the property. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. Date and hour of sale: May 27, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. Place of sale: Rutherford County Courthouse Steps, Rutherfordton, North Carolina This the 28th day of April, 2010. By: /s/_________________ Seth Mullinax Substitute Trustee 450 Windswept Ridge Rd. Canton, NC 28716 POSTED BY: /s/MH DATE: 4/28/10
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executor of the estate of ANNE DEBOY LOVE of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said ANNE DEBOY LOVE to present them to the undersigned on or before the 7th day of August, 2010 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This is the 7th day of May, 2010. James L. McMillan, Jr., Co-Executor 615 Oberlin Road Raleigh, NC 27605
COMMUNITY YARD SALE Hopewell Grocery & Grill 2420 Hollis Rd., Ellenboro Saturday 7A-2P Ellenboro: 1491 Oak Grove Church Rd. Sat. 8A-12P Vera Bradley, clothes S-3X, shoes, household, comforter set, large rug. Free coffee! HUGE FC: Church St. First Wesleyan Church (beside Hardin Drug) Saturday 7A-2P Breakfast in fellowship hall. Rain or shine! INDOOR YARD SALE Ellenboro: 368 Piney Mountain Road Sat. 7A-until Furniture, appliances, household goods. Everything must go! Rain or shine! INDOOR/OUTDOOR ESTATE SALE FC: 1860 Oakland Rd. Fri. 8A-2P & Sat. 8A-12P Furniture, antiques, household, collectibles, jewelry & much more! 260 Highland Ave. (from Harris-Henrietta Rd. turn onto Hogpen Branch Rd., left onto Highland) Sat. 8A-12P Miscellaneous, household, furniture. No Early Birds!
MULTI FAMILY 326 Bostic Rd. (off of Morning Star Lake Rd.) Fri. & Sat. 7A-til 1995 Jeep Cherokee for sale MULTI FAMILY Danieltown: 221S across from Robbins Brick & Block Sat. 7A-until A little bit of everything! MULTI FAMILY FC: S. Magnolia and Bentwood Drive Saturday 7:30A-until Home interior, clothes tools, rods/reels, treadmill, furniture, household items. Big Yard Sale: FC Main St. in front of J&R Davis building. Sat., 7A-2P. Carpet remnants, men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, toys and more 4 Family Yard Sale Spindale 272 Pleasant St. Sat. 7A-til Furniture,
outdoor & household MULTI FAMILY YARD/GARAGE SALE Rutherfordton: 110 Woodland Circle (below golf course) Saturday 7A-1P Vintage toys, antiques, brass, dishes, books, household, TV’s, typewriters, tools, sports, hunting, furniture and more!
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the estate of OSTINE M. GOWAN of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said OSTINE M. GOWAN to present them to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of July, 2010 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This is the 30th day of April, 2010. Vonda Huss, Executor 8718 Oakthorpe Drive Charlotte, NC 28277
Lawrence E. Bolton, Co-Executor 277 W. Martin Street Raleigh, NC 27601
North Carolina, Rutherford County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 151 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Roger S Pinkham and Jennifer Pinkham, married to each other to PRLAP, INC Trustee(s), which was dated May 22, 2007 and recorded on May 23, 2007 in Book 958 at Page 233, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on May 26, 2010 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 44, Phase 1A, as shown on subdivision plat for GreyRock at Lake Lure Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book 25 at Page 191, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina, said plat being one of a series of plats recorded in Plat Book 25, Pages 188-92, all of the Rutherford County, NC, Registry; reference being hereby made to said recorded plat for a more particular metes and bounds description, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, Section 47-30(g). This conveyance is made Together With and Subject To all easements, restrictions, and rights of way 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 the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for GreyRock at Lake Lure as recorded in Book 858, Page 122, of the Rutherford County, NC, Registry, and also recorded in Book 3827, Page 764, of the Buncombe County, NC, Registry (hereinafter the "Declarations"). This conveyance is further made Together With and Subject To easements for the installation, repair, and maintenance of a community water system as set forth in the Declarations, said water system to consist of a shared system of wells and water lines to be installed upon the lots. Each lot is conveyed together with appurtenant easements for all shared water lines and wells making up the water system as the same may or will be installed in the reserved easement areas as set forth on all record plats and described in the Declarations. The above described property is identical to that conveyed to Roger S. Pinkham and Jennifer T. Pinkham, married to each other, by that certain deed from LR Buffalo Creek, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, by and through its attorney in fact and authorized agent, Marie A. Fox, dated April 12, 2005, and recorded on April 15, 2005, in Book 870 at Page 598, Rutherford County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as: Lot 44 on Falling Leaf Court, Lake Lure, NC 28746 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Roger S. Pinkham and wife, Jennifer T. Pinkham. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-03723-FC01, 698563 5/14, 05/21/2010
The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, FRIDAY, May 14, 2010 — 17 North Carolina, Rutherford County
North Carolina, Rutherford County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 131
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 132
Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Donna L Schmidt and William B Clark to William R Echols Trustee(s), which was dated October 2, 2006 and recorded on October 9, 2006 in Book 921 at Page 685, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina.
Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Vincent Meola Jr and Donna M Meola, husband and wife to William R. Echols Trustee(s), which was dated January 25, 2007 and recorded on January 29, 2007 in Book 938 at Page 657, 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, Lisa S. Campbell, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on May 26, 2010 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all that property described in Deed Book 883 at Page 791 Rutherford County NC Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as: 176 Freeman Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Donna L. Schmidt and William B. Clark. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Lisa S. Campbell, Substitute Trustee PO Box 4006 Wilmington, NC 28406 PHONE: (910) 392-4971 FAX: (910) 392-8051 File No. 10-05521-FC01, 698756 5/14, 05/21/2010 North Carolina, Rutherford County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 49 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Connie Taylor aka Connie Keeter, unmarried (single) to Dennis F. Hardiman Trustee(s), which was dated September 8, 2006 and recorded on September 15, 2006 in Book 918 at Page 8, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on May 26, 2010 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: The land referred to in this exhibit is located in the County of Rutherford and the State of North Carolina in Deed Book 855 at Page 850 and described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the County of Rutherford, State of North Carolina, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Tract One: lying and being in Harrill Town, Caroleen, North Carolina and on the south side of US Highway #221-A and described by metes and bounds as per survey made by Fred A. Wilkie, December 2, 1960. Beginning at an iron stake in the north edge of Harrill Street, said iron stake being the southwest corner of a lot now owned by Mrs. Cordie Lynch, and runs thence with her line and the old line north 22 degrees 43 minutes east 191 feet to a point in the center of US Highway #221-a; thence with the center of said highway north 67 degrees 15 minutes west 120 feet to a point in the center of said highway and in D.B. Lynch's line and the old line south 23 degrees 45 minutes west 60.8 feet to an iron stake in the Old Gully Line; thence continuing with D.B. Lynch's line and with the Old Gully Line north 69 degrees 45 minutes west 121 feet to a point in the center of the mouth of a culven, said point being in the east edge of Harrill Street; thence with the east and north side of Harrill Street south 50 feet, south 22 degrees 10 minutes east 50 feet, south 36 degrees 30 minutes east 30 feet, south 53 degrees 35 mintues east 40 feet to an iron stake; thence continuing with the north side of Harrill Street south 60 degrees 30 minutes east 121 feet to the place of beginning, containing 7/10 of an acre, more or less. The lot previously conveyed by A.A. Smitha ND wife, Mary Ena Smith to O.E. Allen is included in the above description. See the following deeds as recorded in the office of the register of deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina: Deed from D.B. Lynch and wife, A.A. Smith as recorded in Deed Book 209 at Page 203. Deed from Pentilio Webb, et al as recorded in Deed Book 142, at Page 179. Tract Two: lying on the south side of Highway 221-A, beginning at an iron pin the center of said road, said beginning point being the southeast corner of Margaten Haney Lot and the southeast corner of Earl Jones, and runs thence with the corner of said road south 63 east 216 feet; thence south 04 west 63 feet to water ditch in line of Harvey Powell; thence north 73 west 190 feet to a stake on west side of Harrill Street; thence north 05 west 93 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1/3 acre, more or less. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 143 Powell Road, Forest City, North Carolina.
Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on May 19, 2010 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: Being known and designated as Lot 86 (Revised) as shown on the map of Yellowtop Mountain Estates, Revision of Lot 85 and Lot 86, Phase Six-A, as recorded in Plat Book 25 Page 174, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. The above described Lot is subject to the Declaration of Restrictive Convenants for Yellowtop Mountain Estates as recorded in Deed Book 823 Page 110, and as modified in Deed Book 844 Page 805, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as: 175 Big Rock Road, Bostic, NC 28018 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Vincent Meola, Jr. and wife, Donna M. Meola. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-05586-FC01, 696359 5/7, 05/14/2010
North Carolina, Rutherford County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 152 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Philip R Webster and Karen A Webster to Robert Mebane Trustee(s), which was dated December 19, 2006 and recorded on December 21, 2006 in Book 933 at Page 335, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on May 26, 2010 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: Situate, lying and being in the Town of Lake lure, Chimney Rock Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being Lot No. Fourteen (14) of " Bald Mountain Lake-West" Subdivision of Bald Mountain Properties as shown on Plat of Associated Services dated September, 1969, and described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin in the shoreline of Bald Mountain Lake, said iron pin being the southeast corner of Lot No. Fifteen (15) and said iron pin lying South 12 deg. 11 min. West 41.70 feet; South 9 deg. 46 min. East 32.70 feet; South 2 deg. 26 min; West 44.80 feet; South 19 deg. 31 min. East 40 feet; South 34 deg 45 min. East 62.20 feet; South 23 deg. 19 min. west 56.20 feet from the southeast corner of Lot No. Eighteen (18) conveyed to Terry Patrick Finan by deed dated February 22, 1972, recorded in Book 343, page 297, Rutherford County Registry and running thence with the common line of Lot Number Fifteen (15) south 80 deg. 50 min. West 117.40 feet to an iron pin in the edge of the street; thence running with eastern edge of said street South 45 deg. 19 min. West 101.70 feet to an iron pin, the northwest corner of Lot No. Thirteen (13); thence running with the common line of Lot No. 13 North 89 deg. 45 min. East 150.05 feet to an iron pin in the shoreline of Bald Mountain Lake; thence running with the edge of said lake North 22 deg. 52 min. East 97 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING. Being the same and identical property which was conveyed by First Development Corporation of America to Horace L. Sipple and wife, Jessiemay B. Sipple by deed dated January 1, 1973, and recorded in Deed Book 350 at page 247, Rutherford County Registry. Being the same property as that described in Deed Book 836 Page 208 Rutherford County Registry. Tax Map 528-6-16 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.
Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as: 143 Powell Road, Forest City, NC 28043 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.
Said property is commonly known as: 338 West Lake Drive, Lake Lure, NC 28746 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.
Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Connie Keeter.
Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Philip R. Webster and wife, Karen A. Webster.
An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-01275-FC01, 698579 5/14, 05/21/2010
Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-06134-FC01, 698834 5/14, 05/21/2010
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by David Bruce, dated March 25, 2004 and recorded on March 31, 2004, in Book No. 782, at Page 527 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Courthouse Steps, on May 19, 2010 at 1:30 PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Rutherfordton, County of Rutherford, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
CLASSIFIEDS!
TRACT ONE: BEING ALL THAT PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 7,1997 AND DULY RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA IN DEED BOOK 699 AT PAGE 186 AND BEING DESCRIBED FROM SAID DEED AS FOLLOWS:
SECOND NOTICE OF SALE File No: 09 SP 522
Being a portion of a 5 acre tract of land described in Deed Book 180 at Page 44, RCR and described by metes and bounds according to survey of Clyde C. Sorrels, RLS, dated April, 1981 as follows: BEGINNING on an iron pin in the Eastern line of said 35 acre tract, said iron pin being located 97 feet South 26 degrees West from an iron pin at a large rock, Northeast corner of said 35 acre tract, and runs thence with line of same South 26 degrees West 210 feet to an iron pin in said line; thence a new line North 78 degrees West 215 feet to an iron pin, a new corner; thence anew line North 26 degrees East 210 feet to an iron pin, a new corner; thence South 78 degrees East 215 feet to the BEGINNING, containing about one acre, more or less. THERE IS ALSO CONVEYED HEREWITH an easement described in Deed dated March 11, 1974 from Wallace D. Stacey and wife, to Dean R. Stacey, el als and also an Easement described in Deed Book 411 at Page 225, RCR.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD
TAKE NOTICE THAT: Raintree Realty and Construction, Inc., Substitute Trustee, has begun proceedings to FORECLOSE under the Deed of Trust described below, and by under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in such Deed of Trust, and an Order entered by the Clerk of Superior Court of the above County, will sell the below described property at public auction as follows: 1. The instrument pursuant to which such sale will be held is that certain Deed of Trust executed by Sharon Allen Lloyd, original mortgagors, and recorded in the Office of the Rutherford County Register of Deeds in Deed of Trust Book 0733, at Page 0709. The record owner of such property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to posting this Notice of Sale, if not the original mortgagors, is: N/A. 2. The property will be sold by the Substitute Trustee at 1:00 p.m. on the 20th day of May, 2010 at the above named County Courthouse door in the City of Rutherfordton, North Carolina. 3. The real property to be sold is generally known as 307 Main Street, Chimney Rock, North Carolina, and is described as follows:
TRACT TWO: Situate, lying and being in Sulphur Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and being a portion of that property conveyed by deed duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina in Deed Book 710 at Page 178 and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:
SITUATE, lying and being in the Town of Chimney Rock, Chimney Rock Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being a portion of the Sherman property described in Deed Book 455, Page 383 and being described in accordance with a plat of survey done by Professional Surveying Services dated April 27, 1998, as follows:
BEGINNING at an existing iron pin said pin being located in the Southern line of the Billy Wayne Thompson and wife, Christine Thompson property as recorded in Deed book 582 at page 303, RCR and runs thence South 71 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East 162.05 feet to a new iron pin; thence South 29 degrees 01 minutes 23 seconds West 196.50 feet to a new iron pin at a fence corner; thence South 09 degrees 43 minutes 38 seconds East 105.21 feet to a new iron at a fence corner; thence South 41 degrees 8 minutes 46 seconds West 49.44 feet to a new iron pin at a fence corner; thence North 58 degrees 37 minutes 18 seconds West 81.29 feet to a new iron pin; thence South 29 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds West 68.03 feet to a new iron pin; thence North 64 degrees 28 minutes 07 seconds West 90.43 feet to a point; thence North 22 degrees 23 minutes 22 seconds East 63.52 feet to an existing iron pin; thence North 22 degrees 23 minutes 35 seconds East 210.09 feet to an existing iron pin; thence North 22 degrees 22 minutes 56 seconds East 96.35 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 1.30 acres more or less.
BEGINNING at an existing iron pin located on the southern right of way edge of U. S. Highway 64-74A, said beginning existing iron pin being the common northernmost corner of the tract described herein ant (sic) the Strickland property described in Deed Book 676, page 209, said beginning existing iron pin being located South 48 degrees 37 minutes 03 seconds East 183.36 feet, South 55 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 154.00 feet, South 57 degrees 29 minutes 11 seconds East 103.91 feet from an existing PK nail set in the intersection of Bridge Street, S.R. 1190, with U. S. Highway 64-74A, and running thence from said beginning existing iron pin along and with the Strickland boundary South 19 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West 56.66 feet, passing an existing iron pin at 20.25 feet, to a point near the Rocky Broad River, thence leaving the Strickland boundary and running along and with the river North 63 degrees 26 minutes 45 seconds West 101.84 feet to a point; thence leaving the river and running along a new line North 19 degrees 21 minutes 29 seconds East 67.55 feet to a point in the southern right of way edge of U. S. Highway 64-74A, thence running along and with the southern right of way of the road South 57 degrees 29 minutes 11 seconds East 103.91 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING and containing 0.14 acres, more or less.
THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF WAY OF OTHERS IN THAT CERTAIN ROAD RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 411 AT PAGE 225 AND AS CONVEYED. Address of property: 870 Stacey Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Being the same and identical property which was conveyed by John Ryan and wife, Sharon Z. Ryan to Sharon Allen Lloyd, by deed dated June 4, 2003, and of record in Deed Book 821, at Page 937, Rutherford County Registry. Any property described in the Deed of Trust which is not being offered for sale is described as follows: N/A.
Present Record Owners: Sharon Bruce The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. In the event that the Owner and Holder or its intended assignee is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, and any Land Transfer Tax. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
4. Any buildings located on the above-described property are also included in the sale. 5. The property will be sold by the Substitute Trustee to the highest bidder for CASH. The highest bidder will be required to deposit IN CASH with the Substitute Trustee at the date and time of the sale the greater of five percent (5.0%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty and no/100 Dollars ($750.00). 6. All bidders bid for the property AS IS on the date of sale. Absolutely no warranties are made as to the condition, value or title of the property. While the Substitute Trustee believes the title to be good, all bidders are advised that they should obtain independent counsel to examine record title as the property is sold subject to prior record interests. The Noteholder has reserved the right to withdraw the sale up to and until the Deed is delivered by the Substitute Trustee. 7. The property will be sold subject to all unpaid taxes and special assessments. 8. The property being sold is all of that property described in the Deed of Trust except as specifically set forth above. It is the intention to extinguish any and all rights or interests in the property subordinate to the Deed of Trust.
Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
9. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential with Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants as Foreclosure Act which became effective May 20, 2009.
Dated: April 28, 2010
THIS the 1st day of April, 2010.
David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee By:________________________________ Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Attorneys for David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee 2701 Coltsgate Road, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28211-3594 Posted:_______ Witness:_______ Assistant/Deputy Clerk of Superior Court
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Iraqi people, seen through a shrapnel hole, inspect the site of a car bomb attack in Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday. A car bomb ripped through a popular cafe on Wednesday evening, killing nine young people. Associated Press
Botched bomb kills 9 in Shiite slum BAGHDAD (AP) — A late night car bomb tore through a cafe in Baghdad’s Sadr City neighborhood killing nine people in what many fear is another attempt by insurgents to provoke militias into resuming the sectarian bloodshed that once ravaged the capital. Sadr City, an overwhelmingly Shiite slum of 2 million people, is a stronghold of Muqtada alSadr, the anti-American cleric whose powerful militia in the past battled against U.S. forces as well as Baghdad’s Sunni population. For the past two years the militia has been quiet, but following a series of blasts in the neighborhood that killed 72 people in April, al-Sadr offered Iraqi authorities the help of his forces, which many interpreted as a veiled threat to rearm and possibly carry out revenge attacks. In 2006, private armies affiliated with Iraq’s Sunni and Shiite sects attacked rival neighborhoods in Baghdad and across the country, resulting in more than 100 deaths a day at its height. Iraq experts widely believe that
such bombings, like a devastating series Monday that killed 119 people, are designed to provoke groups like the Mahdi Army and re-ignite a cycle of sectarian revenge attacks. Police said Thursday that the explosives-packed microbus was carrying three people when it exploded, suggesting that the blast was premature and the actual target was somewhere else in the neighborhood. Instead, the bombs destroyed a cafe filled with young men smoking water pipes and playing dominos, killing nine of them and wounding dozens, according to police and medical officials at the nearby al-Sadr and Imam Ali hospitals, who all spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. The morning after the attack, little was left of the minibus except for a scorch mark on the spot where it exploded. Police had hauled most of it away for inspection and young boys scavenged the rest to sell as scrap in the impoverished neighborhood. The blast also destroyed a large
street sign bearing the images of al-Sadr and his revered father, for whom the neighborhood is named. Not far away, weeping families loaded coffins on top of minibuses for the three-hour drive down to the holy city of Najaf where most of Iraq’s Shiites prefer to be buried. Iraqi security forces carried out a number of raids Wednesday following the attacks in areas around Fallujah west of Baghdad and the cities of Basra and Hillah to the south of the capital, arresting several suspects accused of involvement in the bombings. The state-owned Al-Sabah newspaper reported Thursday that Prime Minister Nouri alMaliki met with his top security officials and decided to replace the police commanders in the areas attacked. Baghdad operations spokesman Maj. Gen. Qassim al-Moussawi later told a news conference that security plans in the affected areas would be reviewed. He also warned of further attacks by al-Qaida.
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — An outspoken opponent of President Hugo Chavez was released from custody Thursday, but a lawyer said Oswaldo Alvarez Paz still faces criminal charges for remarks on a TV talk show. Attorney Omar Estacio said a judge ordered the state intelligence service to free his client while he awaits trial on charges of spreading false information and publicly inciting crime. “He’s going to be with his family, his children, his wife,” Estacio said. Alvarez Paz, a former presidential candidate and state governor, was arrested March 28 for saying in a television appearance several weeks earlier that Venezuela has turned into a haven for drug traffickers. He also backed allegations by a Spanish judge that Chavez’s government has cooperated with the Basque separatist group ETA and Colombian rebels. Chavez has dismissed those accusations. As he left the intelligence agency’s headquarters surrounded by relatives and friends, Alvarez Paz called the charges against him politically motivated and vowed not curb his criticism of Chavez.
Rogue Thai general shot in head
BANGKOK (AP) — A rogue army general working with anti-government protesters was shot in the head Thursday while talking to reporters in downtown Bangkok, triggering more clashes that left one demonstrator dead and worsening Thailand’s political chaos. Gunfire crackled well into in the night after the government declared it will blockade 10,000 Red Shirt demonstrators who have occupied and paralyzed the center of the capital for two months. The developments further eroded chances of re-establishing peace in this deeply divided Southeast Asian nation where the mostly rural, poor protesters are seeking to topple the government and hold new elections that they hope will give them a greater share of power. The Red Shirts have turned a 1-squaremile (3-square-kilometer) area in the posh Rajprasong neighborhood into a sprawling camp, with portable bathrooms, free food and a stage from which their leaders deliver daily anti-government diatribes.
Family’s safari ends in tragedy
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — The Dutch family — mom, dad and two young sons — were headed home from a dream safari in South Africa when their plane plunged to Earth in Libya. Rescuers found a single passenger alive: 9-year-old Ruben, still strapped in his seat. The sole survivor slept peacefully Thursday, a stuffed orange Tigger tucked under his arm in a hospital room filled with bouquets of flowers. His left eye, forehead and slim torso were marked with bruises and scrapes; his left leg was immobilized in a blue and white cast. Ruben smiled and spoke briefly to an aunt and uncle who rushed to his bedside from Holland, but has yet to be told his parents and 11-year-old brother are dead. “He’s awake. He’s talking. He is listening,” a Dutch Foreign Ministry official, Ed Kronenburg, told The Associated Press after visiting the boy. “Of course he also sleeps quite a lot because he got anesthesia yesterday and is still a bit dizzy.”
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