Five U.S. soldiers killed in bombing — Page 16A Sports Staying alive East Rutherford, R-S Central looked to advance in the NCHSAA Baseball Playoffs Tuesday.
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County man critically injured in crash By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer
FOREST CITY – The pastor of Second Baptist Church, Rutherfordton, sustained critical injuries in a head-on collision Monday in Hickory as he was returning home after visiting a parishioner at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.
Dr. Keith Stephenson is in intensive care at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition Tuesday morning. He underwent surgery Monday for broken bones and the removal of his spleen, church secretary, Karen Hughes said in a letter to the church members and friends. According to the North Carolina
Highway Patrol and the Hickory Daily Record, the accident occurred on I-40 as Jordan Stroup was driving her Honda east near the 123 exit at about 3:40 p.m. when she lost control of her car and traveled through the median, hitting Please see Man, Page 6A
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FOREST CITY – When her skin started to not be as smooth, Tammie Harrill took it as a sign something might be wrong. Earlier this year Harrill took part in a skin cancer screening offered through the Cancer Resource Center, going with others from her job to be checked. “Dr. Godfrey looked at the spots I was worried about,” Harrill said. “He said it looked like cancer.” Harrill made an appointment to go to her family doctor and found out she had melanoma on the upper part of her left arm. “It had actually been there for a couple of years,” Harrill said. “It was black and the edges were uneven. People who saw it said I should get it checked.”
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ICC honors Adult ed, GED graduates By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Daily Courier Staff Writer
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SPINDALE — Isothermal Community College’s continuing education program conferred degrees on 301 graduates Tuesday night at The Foundation. The program saw guest speaker Mike Saunders address 245 students from the
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General Education Development program and 56 who had completed the Adult High School program. “I encourage you to thank your friends and family and all those who have supported you through your journey,” Saunders said. “And thank the educators who helped you get where you are today.”
During the ceremony, ICC President Myra Johnson introduced Saunders as the director of customized training and development. “Mike Saunders came to Isothermal Community College much in the same Please see Graduation, Page 6A
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Local ICC Graduation
SPINDALE – The following students received certificates, diplomas or degrees from Isothermal Community College Monday, May 17.
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Certificates: Zechariah Thomas Abrams, Amanda D. Allen, Keith C. Baker, Douglas A. Bartlett, Selene A. Bomer, Joshua W. Bridges, Kevin E. Bright, Michael C. Brown, Joshua Ray Bryant, Jamie M. Davis, Michael Decaprio, Cheymaine C. Edwards, Ricardo Escalera, Jose H. Garcia, Beverly H. Garmon, Nakisha J. Glenn, Rodney D. Gosnell, Ivan K. Graudszus, Bryant K. Greene, Douglas S. Greene, Harold R. Greene, James W. Greene, James Rickey Greene, Tia Nicole Grimmett, Kenneth Roy Hamby Jr., Bobby D. Harris, Rieko L. Haynes, William T. Henderson, Ronald M. Higgins, Maria F. Hines, Aaron B. Hudson, Steven D. Hughes, Kayla A. Hutchins, David A. Ingle, Eddie J. Johnson Jr., Jonathan M. Johnson, Unique L. Jones, Benjamin M. King, Cynthia R. Laws, Micah M. Lease, Carol Ann Ledbetter, Mark B. McCracken, Lanice C. McDowell, Paul C. McGinnis, Andrew McLaughlin, Patricia Anne Meece, Darren S. Mills, Charley Dean Moore, Dwaine J. Moore, John Michael Moore, Ann Moore, Stephen Charles O’Dell, Matthew R. Owens, David A. Player, Tim J. Porter, Joyce Price, Mick A. Ramsey, Jessica L. Roper, Wendy E. Roper, John C. Ruppe, Nathan B. Simmons, Austin B. Smith, Jamie Lee Smith, Matthew Chad Smith, Jimmy Snyder, Charles Quincy Tavernia, Timothy M. Toms, John W. Turner, Darren T. Vance, Victor Velazquez-Zavala, William C. Wages, Brett N. Walker, Jonathan Matthew Walker, Randy Lee Waters, Guy M. Wheeler, Tamelia A. Wilson, Daniel C. Wooton Diplomas: Colin Samuel Adair, Liliana Alvarez-Troche, Melissa R. Arrowood, Ashley Epley Austin, Kristina C. Bartlett, Sherrie Filer Beam, Victoria Nicole Belue, Loretta L. Brown, Brookley D. Bumgarner, Beverly Carol Byers, Amber Lynn Cash, Deborah J. Caudle, Lisa C. Conner, Crystal R. Cooper, Robert Darrell Copeland, Blanch C. Dixon, William J. Dover, Tonya D. Elton, Tara Shawan Garrison, Adrienne B. Gilbert, Jo Anne McDaniel Goforth, Crystal Renee Greene, Regina Tarnet Hamilton, Amy Nicole Hardin, Steven D. Hughes, Melony Jackson, Jonie H. James, Carmina B. Jimenez, Eddie J. Johnson Jr.,Kimberly Melton Keller, Sherry Elaine Knight, Havvetta Lattimore, Haley Nicole London, Stacy M. Marcengill, Rachel Lynne McKeel, Pamela Bradley Melton, Juanna Desheay Mills, Rose T. Mueller, Samantha Spicer Mullinax, Wendy C. Nance, David Spencer Norris, Stephen Charles O’Dell, Frances Marie Hastings Owens, Jennifer Lynn Pack, Beverly L. Patterson, Kristi L. Peacock, Takesha Laquanda Peeler, Amy Lynn Pittman, Sheila L. Price, Virgil Dan Radu, Jenna Leigh Randall,
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During graduation ceremonies Monday night at isothermal Community College, The Outstanding Alumnus Award was presented to Dr. John Higgins (above) owner of Smith’s Drug. Mathematics instructor Tim Beaver (right) received the Robert Wendell Eaves Award for Distinguished Teaching.
Rheena M. Rhodes,Tina Amanda Rhodes, Dustin Matthew Roper, Elizabeth M. Sampson, Tracy S. Short, Tressie Y. Smith, Amber M. Tavernia, Phillip Ray Toney, Mary Joanne Runyon Twitty, Susan Brooke Wall, Sherry N. Waters, Carolyn Fay Watts, Tera Bridges Wease, Ramund P. Weber, Whittney DaLea Wilson Degrees: April Dawn Bailey, Bethany L. Blanton, Terry G. Bostic, Richard A. Bowers Jr., Lorraine Mēchelle Brackett, Lisa Marie Deviney Bradley, Jennifer M. Briscoe, Christopher Lee Bristol, Angela J. Butler, Vickey Camp, Luke Canipe, Travis F. Carroll, AndieJo Edwards, Mitchell S. Elliott, Jodi Lyn Evans, Shayla Nichole Faulkner, Shane Nicholas Friendly, Beverly H. Garmon, Nakisha J. Glenn, Ashley K. Greene, James Rickey Greene, Jason E. Guffey, Mark Christopher Harton, Brandon James Hawkins, Katie Marie Head, Virginia C. Hodge, Brett Allen Hooper, Jennifer R. Howard, Andrew R. Hudachko, Steve Douglas Hughes, Michael Lyda, William Lynch McDaniel III, Derrick M. Merck, Juanna Desheay Mills, Bradley Oakes, Takesha Laquanda Peeler, Paul William Poteat, Jermaine L. Price, Juanita Ashley Ramsey, Richard W. Restall, Amanda S. Rethman, Robert Tyler Riffle, Samantha A. Ruff, Michael D. Suttle, John M. Taylor III, Andrew Paul Vallecillo, Yuatta Uvette Walton, Andrea B. Wheeler, Peter A. White, Michelle Carlton Whitecotton, Pansy T. Whitesides, Mary Lucille Wilkins, Jesse Taber Willets, F. Elizabeth Withrow, Whitney Nicole Yelton
Angela B. Jones, Tangie Marie Jones, Toni M. Keene, Shanon R. King, Mary Alexander Leach, Katie G. Lowdermilk, Ashley N. McDaniel, Jamerica Shante Nolen, Jodie Nicole Owensby, Kathy F. Pierce, Kyna Leann Robinson, Brandy H. Ruppe, Sandra L. Scruggs, Katrina Searcy, Holly April Stewart, Jeanine Marie Van Patten, Roderick L. Vance Diplomas: Patty L. Burnett, Kimberly L. Mitchell, Kyna Leann Robinson, Melissa Dawn Thomas Degrees: Toney Arrowood, Courtney M. Bailey, Ian C. Blalock, Cynthia Brewington, Michael James Champion, Michael Darron Crook, Claude Keith Davis, Leslie M. Dotson, Amanda Conner Elliott, Frances A. Evans, Kathy Clark Franklin, Ramona R. Hall, Cassandra R. Hannon, Heather Nicole Hardin, Lisa Marie Hardman, Tracy Y. Hipp, Hope Marie Hodge, Shirley Lee Hudson, Amy Renee Hutchins, Lisa Kaye Hutchins, Tangie Marie Jones, Lisa Sanders Keever, Kim Elizabeth Logan,Trenna Lowery Lovelace, Ann A. Marmon, Tina Louise McCoy, Amber Myleia Miller, Betty L. Miller, Kurlen N. Moore, Annie S. Mosley, Jodie Nicole Owensby, David Brian Robinette, Maureen Seibler, Tina L. Smith, Anissa Martinique Tutt, Chiketa Laquari Twitty,
Jeanine Marie Van Patten, Cathy Diane Walker, Lance White, La’tonya C. White, Theresa Gail Wilkerson, Kay B. Wilson, Paul Michael Witt Jr.
Health Sciences Diplomas: Rachel Lynn Atchley, Jonathan V. Elliott, Suzanne Marie White Kunzig, Rachel Marie Weaver Degrees: Angela M. Bailey, Brandi Lynn Blackwood, Kayla M. Bridges, Jamie P. Bumgarner, Dayle E. English, Hector I. Gonzalez, Gina Mace Greene, Matthew D. Guffey, Cindy Ann Hamby, Patty Brooks Hammett, Vicki M. Haynes, Jessica McEntire Johnson, Kenneth Allan Levesque, Johnnie Lynn Martin, Tessa N. Radford, John Mark Roper, Kristie Blanton-Shires, Bonnie L. Staie, Krista L. Stephenson, Betty M.Temple, Heather King Waters, Larah Foster Waters, Amanda W. Whitaker, Ellen W. Wiles
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Lisa J. Burleson, Alexis P. Calder, Christen J. Carson, Diedre Carson, Crystal Greene Champion, Michelle M. Daigle, Brittany A. Davis, Linda K. Davis, Amanda Dawn Deaton, Christina M. Downey, Sandy Escalera, Charles Michael Finucan Jr., Haley Amanda Flynn, Josh B. Freeman, Joshua L. Funderburke, Ciera Brooke Gardner, Crystal J. Golden, Monriel B. Harbison, Amanda A. Helton, Wesley Steven Helton, Melissa Dawn Herold, Jessica A. Hodge, Thaddeus W. Hodge, Jason D. Hopper, Jillian Elizabeth Humphries, Brittany Ann Hutchins, Emily Ann Israel, Jessica P. Kahill, Morgan N. Keeter, Jordan A. Kidd, Joshua Paul Krigbaum, Lauren E. Kuchar, Kimberly Michelle Lawson, Justin Dean Ledford, Brittany Leigh Leslie, Heather R. Lidberg, Julie S. Lovelace, Jessica Lynn Lowery, Lauren Maria Hope Luckadoo, Michael Lyda, Heather B. Lynch, Dustin
Timothy Malcolm, Jennifer D. McCurry, Patrick D. McDowell II, Stephanie L. Miller, Joshua Reid Millwood, Maggie Ruth Millwood, Cynthia Hensley Morrow, Jordan S. Nanney, Benjamin B. Packard, Ariane Noelle Patterson, Sarah J. Petty, Devin D. Price, Caleb P. Queen, Hannah Denise Ramsey, Leitha J. Ramsey, Jazmin Franchesca Rogers, Lauren Nichole Rose, Jessica Nicole Ross, Tara L. Ruby, Holly M. Sanders, Jessica E. Seay, Nicholas C. Sellers, Casee J. Seres, Larry Nevil Slawson, Shaun Michael Smith, Ashley Marie Sova, Jaimie Lynn Spehar, Danielle Lorén St. Amand, Eric Emmons Strassburger, Laura Renee Tinney, Kelley Lynn Tomblin, Brittany Leigh Upton, Brandi N. Vickers, Renee M. Vickers, Elizabeth A. Whelchel, Cindy Webb White, Clinton Michael White, Kayla Nichole White, Haley M. Whitmire, Devon A. Wilkerson, Bryan T. Winslow, Jessica Renee Yates, Alexis Yorke
Diplomas: Courtney D. Hamlet, James W. Hutchins, Traci Martin Whitton Degrees: Ashlee Jordan Alexander, Nathan G. Barnes, Jennifer Susan Barnowski, Ashley D. Boone, Angela Marie Branca, Jordan David Brandle, Erin Michelle Bridges, Lisa Marie Hanson Brown, Isaac Matthew Bumgardner,
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Our readers’ views Answers writer on the state of U.S. politics To the editor: This is in response to Ray Crawford’s letter of May 14th. You said in your letter “there are some strange and ‘new’ things going on in politics — especially at the national level.” I see nothing new or strange about what’s been going on, it seems that the same old crap is being fed to us, just like all the years before. Polls show that the American people want one thing and the adminstration does just the opposite. That’s nothing new. You complain that Lindsey Graham was censured by his party. Yes, because he supported cap-and-trade, amnesty bill, supported and pushed the TARP bailout. That is not what his constituents who voted him in office wanted. They, after all, put him where he is at. The Tea Party’s “agenda” is simple. Smaller government, stop spending money we don’t have and stay true to the Constitution. You said that the Tea Party people lied about the health care bill. The Democratic party and the President promised and promised that the Health Care bill will not cost over $900 billion. Republicans and others said that it would be over $1 trillion. As of yesterday, the CBO has come out with it being way over $1 trillion. They pushed that bill through before the CBO was finished. That, my friend, is a $115 billion dollar lie by this administration. But that doesn’t surprise me at all. I mean in the past we had “let
me make this perfectly clear” to “read my lips, no new taxes” to “I never had sex with that woman” to “there are WMD’s in Iraq.” You think that people disagree with this president because of his skin color. I might not know much but I do know one thing Ray, it’s not because he is black. It’s because he is just like the rest of them — a man who will say and do anything to move his agenda, no matter what it costs the American people. Barbara Sane Rutherfordton
Says people in this county need help, too To the editor: Every time I read a newspaper or turn on the news I see where people are sending money, supplies, housing, etc., to people in need in other countries. But have we looked within our own community. Because there are those in Rutherford County suffering. How do I know this? Because my daughter and I are two people suffering. We left our mobile home in the care of a family member who abruptly moved out. We were homeless so we moved in.
Therefore, we are living on a very small income. We have no family to turn to, and we are afraid to live here. Aside from the holes and mice, the mobile home is unsanitary to the point no amount of cleaning would help; and we did not create this, we were left with it while the person living here prior destroyed it and left. My point is people easily take out their check books and write checks to help those abroad when there are people right here in our community suffering. We have tried to find a place to live, but cannot afford the move in costs, nor the monthly rent. We are God loving people and ask why us? My pain is for my daughter who when I look into her eyes, all I see is pain and she doesn’t deserve this. I realize this is not your usual editorial, but I am begging for help. I am in hopes that someone with the means and compassion will read this and can offer us a solution, as I am at wits end. Janet Robinson Rutherfordton
What we were left with is a place where there are holes in the ceilings and floors, thus we are inundated with mice and God only knows what else. We have had two small electrical fires which we were able to extinguish. The place is not habitable yet due to lack of finances. I am on permanent disability due to failing health and my daughter has searched endlessly for a job that doesn’t exist.
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Why do we let convicted felons run for sheriff? RALEIGH – One lesson learned from the recent election primaries: In a lot of places, voters have pretty good sense after all. In six separate counties in North Carolina, people with previous criminal convictions decided that seeking the job of county sheriff was a good idea; in all six counties, voters didn’t agree. The best known of the defeated candidates is former Davidson County Sheriff Gerald Hege. A few years back, Hege became a national sensation and media darling because of his striking approach to crime fighting. He painted jail cells pink. He dressed prison road crews in oldfashioned black-and-white striped uniforms. He drove around in a tricked-out, seized car that locals dubbed the bat mobile. Then, in 2004, after allegations that he misused pub-
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lic property, Hege pleaded guilty to two felony counts of obstruction of justice. His plea deal kept him out of prison, but the charismatic Hege lost his job. Six years later, Hege hoped voters were ready to forgive and forget. They weren’t. He got pasted at the ballot box. Hege received just 24 percent of the vote in losing to incumbent Davidson County Sheriff David Grice. The story was pretty much the same around the state. Other losing sheriff candidates with criminal convictions were Robert “Nub” Taylor in Avery County, David Morrow in Cleveland County, one-
The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association and some legislators would like to see passage of legislation intended to prohibit convicted felons from holding the office of county sheriff. time sheriff Stanley James in Washington County, Willie Tharpe in Wilkes County and Mark Stewart in McDowell County. Only one of the six, James, received more than 30 percent of the vote. Despite the sound defeats, the unwillingness of those with criminal pasts to exhibit a little shame and discretion has other sheriffs and some state legislators worried. The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association and some legislators would like to see passage of legislation intended to prohibit convicted felons from holding the
office of county sheriff. A bill sponsored by Republican Sen. Stan Bingham of Davidson County would put the issue before state voters. The worry is that voters, in every case, may not show such good judgment. If not, if a convicted felon won a sheriff’s race, some odd circumstances would arise. Convicted felons can’t carry firearms. Hege, prior to the primary, argued that sheriffs don’t need to carry guns. Maybe, but they would still be making decision about guns – their purchase, their storage, administration of gun permits and any
number of other gun-related issues. Eddie Caldwell of the N.C. Sheriffs Association also points out that state regulations bar felons from being hired as deputy sheriffs or other sworn law enforcement officers. So, it’s OK for the top law enforcement officer in the county to have a criminal conviction but not those whom he directs? Some people have argued that the regulations do apply to both deputies and their sheriff bosses. Those arguments, though, are just one more indication of the legal wrangling and general havoc that might ensue if a convicted felon won a sheriff’s election. Allowing the state’s voters, as a whole, to put the issue to rest would be a better alternative. Mooneyham is executive director of the Capitol Press Association.
The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, May 19, 2010
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Opal Carswell
n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 168 E-911 calls Monday.
Rutherfordton
n The Rutherfordton Police Department responded to 25 E-911 calls Monday.
Spindale
n The Spindale Police Department responded to 23 E-911 Monday.
Lake Lure
n The Lake Lure Police Department responded to six E-911 calls Monday.
Forest City
n The Forest City Police Department responded to 57 E-911 calls Monday. n An employee of Ingles reported an incident of larceny. n An employee of Quality Plus reported an incident of larceny of gas. n Tyrone Hamilton, 33, of Wells Drive reported an incident of breaking and entering, larceny and damage to property. n Mary Guffey reported a burglary of over $7,600 worth of jewelry including a diamond solitaire ring and a gold wedding band.
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n James Dewight Hampton, 42, of 140 Cherry Knoll, charged with larceny of a firearm and released on a $50,000 bond. (RCSD) n Brian William Ruff, 32, of 159 Academy Street, charged with three counts of simple possession of a schedule two controlled substance, two counts of simple possession of a schedule four controlled substance, simple possession of a schedule three controlled substance, two counts of possession of drug
paraphernalia, four counts of possession with intent to distribute a schedule four controlled substance and two counts of maintaining a place for a controlled substance. Released on a $127,000 bond. (RCSD) n Aaron Sean Edwards, 39, of 4240 Altapass Highway, charged with assault with a deadly weapon, released on a $1,000 bond. (RCSD) n Jerome J. Cox, 35, of Gardos Hotel, charged with resisting a public officer, driving while impaired, leaving a hit and run and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon on a government official. Released on a $55,000 bond.(RCSD) n Brian Kevin Cole, 32, of 170 Patches Lane, charged with two counts of larceny of motor vehicle parts and misdemeanor larceny, released on a $50,000 bond. (RCSD) n John Bronson Moore, 38, of 1783 Humpback Mountain Road, charged with assault on a female, released on a $1,000 bond. (RCSD) n James Adam Gettys, 21, of Mooresboro Road in Shelby, charged with larceny, released on a $500 bond. (FCPD)
EMS/Rescue n The Rutherford County EMS responded to 26 E-911 calls Monday. n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue responded to 0 E-911 call Monday.
Fire Calls n Cliffside firefighters responded to a brush fire. n Forest City firefighters responded to an industrial fire alarm and smoke report. n Lake Lure firefighters responded to a residential fire alarm.
Opal Mincey Smith Carswell, 84, of 126 Golden Valley Road, Casar, died Monday, May 17, 2010, at her home. A native of Gaston County, she was a daughter of the late James Adrian Mincey and Vennia Melton Mincey. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Connelly Springs and was retired from Drexel Heritage. She was the widow of David Smith, her first husband, and Dorse Carswell. She is survived by three sons, J.R. Smith of Casar, Dean Smith of Morganton, Grady Smith of Ellenboro; five daughters, Jean McCraw of Morganton, Virginia Smith of Morganton, Elizabeth Parker of Casar, Ellen Billings of Morganton, and Faye McFarland of Hickory; stepchildren, Arthur Carswell of Sanford and Mable Carswell, Mac Carswell, Willard Carswell, and Dorothy Boushman, all of Morganton; three sisters, Louise, Joy, and Dolly; 22 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; three greatgreat grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today at 1:30 p.m. at Stamey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Shumate and Ronnie York officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Burial will be at Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Hospice of Palliative Care of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is available at www.stameyfuneralhome.com.
Patsy Crawley
Patsy Allen Crawley, 78, of 107 Hawks Ridge Road, Shelby, died Monday, May 17, 2010, at her home. A native of Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late M.G. and Ruby Jackson Allen. She was a retired registered nurse with the Greenville South Carolina Health Babbitt and Hayden marDepartment and was a memried four months after ber of Trinity Baptist Church. Miller’s death, then divorced She is survived by her husfour years later. Hayden band, Henry Crawley; one retired from the Marine son, Hank Crawley of Shelby; Corps in 1989 and worked for one daughter, Mandie Price the Carteret County Sheriff’s of Shelby; and four grandDepartment before becoming children. chief for the Cape Carteret and Belhaven police departments. The case remained unsolved until Miller’s sister contacted a newspaper John Mark Cobb, 51, of Mt. reporter looking into cold Pleasant, SC, the husband of cases and the resulting invesTammy Henderson Cobb, died tigation elicited new inforSunday, May 16, 2010. Mr. Cobb was born December 16, 1958 in mation from a 1970s baby Anderson, SC to Dr. Charles F. sitter. Cobb and the late Sandra Cobb. Hayden is the first person Mr. Cobb graduated from R-S to go on trial in the killing Central High School in Rutherand could face life in prison fordton, NC; then Appalachian if he’s convicted. State University. Babbitt, 58, and Rodger Mr. Cobb loved his family and Gill, 56, an ex-Marine who friends. He loved the beach and had an avid love of baseball, was friends with Babbitt playing throughout his school and Hayden, have also been career. He was the Director of charged with murder and Facilities for the Charleston conspiracy. They will go on County School District and was trial later this year. an active member of East Cooper Hayden’s trial is expected Baptist Church, SC. to last a week. Mark will be sadly missed by
Former police chief on trial for murder
JACKSONVILLE (AP) — A North Carolina prosecutor has methodically laid out the case against a 57-yearold former small-town police chief accused of killing a Marine 37 years ago. George Hayden faces firstdegree murder and conspiracy charges in the death of William Miller in a trial that opened in Jacksonville on Tuesday. Onslow County prosecutors said Miller was killed by Hayden in an ambush triggered by a love triangle involving Miller’s exwife Vickie Babbitt. Chief Assistant District Ernie Lee said in his opening statement that Hayden talked about how he had an M-16, the type of gun used in the crime. Prosecutors have said they think Babbitt faked car trouble to lure Miller to a secluded stretch of rural road in Jacksonville. They said Hayden was waiting in a ditch with an M-16 rifle and shot Miller in the temple and back. Lee said Tuesday passing motorists found Miller’s body September 16, 1972, near Camp Lejeune less than an hour after he left home. When police found the car, its engine was running, the headlights were on and Miller’s pistol remained in the front seat, unfired. Hayden’s defense attorney, William J. Morgan, said that the state didn’t have enough evidence 37 years ago to convict Hayden and still doesn’t. He told the jury that there was no evidence that Hayden actually owned an M-16. “The case is no better now than it was in 1972. The state does not know who killed Bill Miller,” Morgan said.
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his wife, Tammy; son, Adam Cobb; daughter, Lindsey Henline and her fiancé Phillip Davis and their son, Hudson Prevost Davis of Waynesville, NC; father, Dr. Charles Cobb of Virginia; brother, Andy Cobb and wife, Cindy of Rutherfordton, NC; sister, Marianne Gee and husband, Walter of Spindale, NC; father and motherin-law, Charles and Joyce Henderson; brother-in-law, Terry Henderson and wife, Glenda; three nephews and one niece. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM, Friday, May 21, 2010 at Adaville Baptist Church with Dr. Steve Cobb and Rev. Cal Sayles officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Adaville Baptist Church from 1:30 until 3:00 PM prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Adaville Baptist Church, 805 Oakland Road, Spindale, NC 28160. Arrangements are by McAlisterSmith Funeral Home, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Condolences may be sent to the Cobb family via: www.mcalister-smith.com Paid obit.
Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Baptist Church with the Rev. Todd Bolin officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. prior to the church service. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Palliative Care of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home is serving the Crawley Family. A guest register at www.mckinneylandrethfuneralhome.com
Mark Cobb John Mark Cobb, 51, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C, died Sunday, May 16, 2010. A native of Anderson, S.C., he was a son of Dr. Charles F. Cobb and the late Sandra Cobb. He was Director of Facilities for the Charleston County School District and an active member of East Cooper Baptist Church, S.C. He was married to Tammy Henderson Cobb. In addition to his wife and his father, other survivors are a son Adam Cobb; daughter, Lindsey Henline; a brother, Andy Cobb of Rutherfordton; and a sister Marianne Gee of Spindale. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Adaville Baptist Church with Dr. Steve Cobb and the Rev. Cal Sayles officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Adaville Baptist Church from 1:30 until 3 p.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Adaville Baptist Church, 805 Oakland Road, Spindale, N.C. 28160. Arrangements by McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Condolences may be sent via www.mcalister-smith.com.
Alva “Ray” Hunt Alva “Ray” Hunt, 74, of 239 Westwood Drive, Forest City, died Monday, May 17, 2010, at Rutherford Hospital. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Lonnie Pinkney Hunt and Vernie Lee Propst Hunt. He was employed by
Milliken Mills-Golden Valley Plant and was member of Bostic Missionary Methodist Church. Survivors include his fiancé, Ruth Bumgarner of Bostic; one daughter, Alice Ruth Tessnair of Bostic; eight sons, Lonnie Robert Hunt of Bostic, Dale William Hunt of Boiling Springs, Harley Edward Hunt of Bostic, Leroy Hunt of Morganton, Davie Bryant Hunt of Bostic, Don Robin Hunt of Bostic, Jimmy Ray Hunt of Bostic and Windell Ray Hunt of Bostic; one brother, J.T. Hunt of Bostic; three sisters, Barbara Jean Bumgarner of Bostic, Louise Watkins of Bostic and Mildred Harris of Forest City; 30 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild. Funeral services will be conducted tonight at 8 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Kanipe officiating. Interment will follow on a later date. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Building 1, Asheville, NC 28801. Online guest registry is available www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com.
Deaths Ronnie James Dio NEW YORK (AP) — Even as he endured grueling chemotherapy treatments to rid his stomach of cancer, Ronnie James Dio showed the fiery passion that made him a metal legend. But on Sunday, Dio — whose famous wailing vocals gave Black Sabbath a second life — succumbed to the disease, at age 67. Dio had his first taste of rock fame as the lead singer of the band Elf. In 1975, he became the first lead singer of Rainbow, the heavy metal band put together by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, who had just quit Deep Purple.
Bud McFarland Richard Baker "Bud" McFarland, 86, of 129 Hopewell Rd., Ellenboro, died Sunday, May 16,2010 at Hospice and Palative Care of Cleveland County. A native of Rutherford County he was born October 21, 1923, a son of the late John Edgar and Rosa Lee Nanny McFarland. Bud was manger of Tillmans Groceries, and was owner of grocery store, a Word War II Navy Veteran serving in the South Pacific, a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a member of the Hollis Manosic Lodge Number 535. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Paul McFarland and one sister, Helen Weiss. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Waters McFarland; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Philip Toney of Ellenboro; two sisters, Eloise Raney and Francis Baker both of Charlotte; two granddaughters, Donna McDowell and husband, Lee, and Allison Byrd and husband, Ken, “adopted” grandson, Bryan Winslow; three great-grandchildren, Mary Beth McDowell, Noah Byrd and Hannah Byrd. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. David Easler and Dr. Wayne Blackwood officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Military honors by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Visitation was 7:00-9:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church Family Life Center, P.O. Box 633, Ellenboro, NC 28040. McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home is serving the McFarland family. A guest register is available at www.mckinneylandrethfuneralhome.com
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Gilmer A. "Papa 'D' " Dodson Mr. Gilmer A. “Papa ‘D’” Dodson, 73, of Bostic Sunshine Hwy, Bostic, died Monday, May 17, 2010 at Hospice House. He was the son of the late Oscar and Mattie Dodson. Gilmer was the owner of Midway Auto Trim for 45 years; was a past Master of the Hollis Masonic Lodge #535; he was a Shriner and a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Melba R. Dodson; two daughters, Hannah T. Dodson Grubb and her husband, Kolby of Bostic; Ali Dodson and her companion, Brandon C. Hutchins of Bostic; a son, Allen Dodson of Greer, SC; a grandson, Logan Tyler Grubb; a sister, Joyce Causby of Mooresboro; a brother, Oscar Junior Dodson of Bostic and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. Rev. Don Freshour will officiate. Burial of the cremains will follow in the church cemetery. The visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:15 AM Thursday in the Cedar Grove United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Washburn & Dorsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign the online guest book: www.washburndorsey.com Paid obit
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Keith Stephenson of Rutherfordton is being assisted by emergency personnel after his car was struck by another car Monday afternoon on I-40 near Hickory. Stephenson, pastor of Second Baptist Church in Rutherfordton, is listed in critical condition at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Red Cross The following blood drives are scheduled: May 24 — Spindale United Methodist Church, 3 to 7 p.m., call 245-8554; May 27 — Rutherford County Government, 289 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, noon to 4:30 p.m., call 287-6145; May 31 — Lowe’s, 184 Lowes Blvd., Forest City, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., call 351-1023; All presenting donors will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a cruise for two.
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Meetings/other Al-Anon meetings: Lake Lure Al-Anon Family Group meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., at Lake Lure Mountains Branch Library, 150 Bills Creek Road, Lake Lure; call 625-0456 for information. 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. Booster meeting: Chase Athletic Boosters will meet Tuesday, June 7, at 6:30 p.m., in the office conference room. Fellowship Baptist Church, 210 Silvers Lake, Rutherfordton, will be having revival meetings May 23 through May 26. Sunday morning service will begin at 11 a.m. and all evening services will begin at 7 p.m.
Miscellaneous Geneology Class: “Climbing Your Family Tree,” Tuesdays (in May) from 5 to 6 p.m., at Mountains Branch Library; Bill Miller will guide you through finding family information on the internet, using Heritage Quest, the Census, and other helpful Websites; no charge. Soccer Try-outs: The 97 Rutherford Lady Rumble Classic Team will hold try-outs for girls age 13 or younger (those born on or after Aug. 1, 1997) on May 25 and 26 at the R.S. Central Soccer Field. Cost is $10 and participants are asked to bring their own beverages, shin guards and cleats. The coach will be Ritchie Barclay. ‘98 Rumble Soccer Tryouts for kids born on or after Aug. 1, 1998 will be held June 1 - 3 from 5:307:00 p.m. at Tanner Field. For more info, call Betsy at 289-8587. “Big Day in Ellenboro”: the “Big Day” is coming up again, July 3 in Ellenboro. The festival is seeking vendors for food, arts and crafts, etc., parade and car show. Please call Francis Bailey at 453-7414 or 453-0175. Mass Choir Anniversary: Sunday, May 23, 11 a.m. Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Forest City.
Fundraisers 4th Annual yard sale: Saturday, June 12, 6 to 11 a.m., at Big Dave’s Family Sea Food; Wayne Rollins of Rollins Cafeteria will be selling pancake breakfast for $6 per person (plus tax); ages 3-10, $3; all you can eat; yard sale, sponsored by Eaton Corporation, includes all Relay teams; contact Wavolyn Norville at 286-7770 to reserve space; all proceeds go toward ACS Relay For Life. Relay for Life Day: Saturday, May 22, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of Forest City; car wash, bake sale, silent auction and hot dog lunch; all proceeds for ACS Relay for Life. Breakfast buffet: Saturday, May 22, 7 to 10 a.m., Long Branch Road Baptist Church, 621 Long Branch Road, Forest City; no set price, donations accepted; proceeds for the building fund.
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Stephenson’s Chevy Malibu, traveling west. The impact knocked Stephenson’s car across I-40 into the median that separated westbound I-40 from the 123 exit. The Jaws of Life had to be used to cut Stephenson out of the car. He was traveling alone. Debris from the wreck was scattered
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way that thousands of others have over the years,” Johnson said. “The Rutherford County textile mill where he worked, Burlington Industries’ J.C. Cowan Plant, ceased manufacturing and closed its doors in the late 1990s. Saunders had worked at the plant for about 26 years and was the human resources director for the operation.” Saunders took a job at Watts Regulator in the human resources department for about 14 months before coming to the college in its Customized Training and Development Department. “There, Mike has used his expertise
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Harrill had the cancer removed and had another spot removed last week. If not for the screening, it might have gone undetected. “Our family has a lot of cancer, but no skin cancer. I’m probably the first,” she said. Forty percent of cancers are skin cancers, said Jamie Ingraham, cancer outreach coordinator with the Cancer Resource Center. “I don’t think people know it’s the most prevalent cancer there is,” Ingraham said. And while prevalent, if caught and treated early, Ingraham said, it’s 100 percent treatable. “Even melanoma,” she said. One of the easiest ways to protect yourself from skin cancer is avoiding UV rays. But since that’s not always plausible, Ingraham said making sunscreen a part of your daily routine is imperative. “Most people think of it if they’re going on vacation or will be out in the sun all day,” she said. “It needs to be an every day habit.” You should choose a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15, and avoid being out during the mid-day sun if possible. “That’s between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., but between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is even better,” she said. Tanning beds are not a safe alterna-
Music/concerts Revival: May 16-19, Goode’s Creek Baptist Church; guest speaker, Rev. Wayne Toney; Sunday services 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; MTW, 7 nightly.
ICC classes Beginner Golf Instruction: Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m., May 17 June 28; instructor Golf Pro Denny West; fee $100; course #17198. Summer classes are also listed at www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff. To register call 286-3636, ext. 346.
one for your support and prayers and please continue to remember them,” Hughes said in a letter she sent Tuesday to the congregation at Second Baptist Church.
in personnel and training programs to help thousands of students get the training needed to go to work for scores of industrial clients,” Johnson continued. “He has worked for Isothermal for nearly 10 years and is now the director of Customized Training. His main task is to respond to the needs of industry in Rutherford County and to develop training programs for the area’s ever-changing workforce.” In keeping with his position, Saunders spent much of his talk encouraging the new high school and GED graduates to continue their education, but he also complimented them on their perseverance. “I feel you have worked harder to get your high school diploma than I did
to get mine in May of 1965,” Saunders said. “I had a free place to stay, since I lived at home. And while I did have a part time job, I didn’t have to face the realities of day to day life that many of you faced.” Saunders asked graduates what they wanted to do next, and reminded them that ICC’s curriculum was full of opportunities for greater education and training. “It isn’t too late to follow your dreams,” Saunders said. “Many of our new graduates go right across the street to our curriculum side. The way to achieve your dreams in today’s world, is through more education.”
“Thank you again for your love, support and prayers. The family sends their love to each of you,” Hughes added. Contacted Gordon via e-mail at jgordon@ thedigitalcourier.com.
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Facts about skin cancer n 40 percent of all cancers are skin cancers n About one million people in the US are diagnosed with skin cancer every year. n With early detection and treatment, skin cancer is almost 100 percent curable. n The best way to prevent skin cancer is to protect yourself from the sun by staying out of the midday sun and protect yourself from UV radiation reflected by sand, water, snow and ice. UV radiation can go through light clothing, windshields, windows and clouds. Wear long sleeves and long pants of tightly woven fabrics, a hat with a brim and sunglasses that absorb UV. Use sunscreen of at least 15 SPF that filters UVB and UVA. Stay away from sunlamps and tanning booths. n Any change in the skin is a possible warning sign of skin cancer. This may be a new growth, a sore that doesn’t heal or a change in an old growth such as irregular borders, variations in color and texture or changes in elevation. tive either, Ingraham said. “We’re just a generation of sun worshippers,” she said. “Following us is a generation of tanning bed tanners. There’s been a lot of legislation about tanning beds that’s been proposed – the risk is becoming obvious. What we’re learning is tanning beds are a risk ,if not a higher risk, than the sun.” If you want glowing skin, Ingraham said you might want to consider any number of self-tanning products on the market. “That’s what I recommend – getting your tan out of a bottle.” In addition to sunscreen, there is SPF clothing available, which is tightly woven fabric designed to filter the
suns rays, Ingraham said. Know your skin, Ingraham said, checking for any changes in texture or in moles. And skin cancer screenings offered through the Cancer Resource Center are free, she added. “There’s never a screening that someone doesn’t have to go for a follow up,” she said. “Our physicians volunteer their time to provide the service.” The next skin cancer screening is set for May 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Cancer Resource Center. Preregistration for an appointment is required by calling 245-4596. Contact Flynn via e-mail at aflynn@thedigitalcourier.com.
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on I-40 westbound near where the Honda stopped. Traffic was backed up for miles on I-40 west, with one lane of the road closed for the wreck. Rescue workers and Highway Patrol had to close the lane to free Stephenson from his car and work the wreck scene. Stroup and Stephenson were both wearing their seat belts and the trooper reported neither was going faster then the 65 mph speed limit. “The family wants to thank every-
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Vickers improving during treatment CHARLOTTE (AP) — NASCAR driver Brian Vickers is responding positively to treatment for blood clots in his legs and near his lungs. Red Bull Racing says the 26-year-old is “progressing well” after being hospitalized in Washington last week. Vickers has been meeting with specialists and his physician since returning to Charlotte. Vickers is still undergoing evaluation. Red Bull says Vickers remains in good spirits, though his return to racing is uncertain. Vickers and Red Bull Racing general manager Jay Frye will address the situation Friday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Casey Mears served as Vickers’ replacement in last weekend’s race at Dover, finishing 22nd.
Coach George Karl getting better DENVER (AP) — Nuggets coach George Karl has started showing up at work on occasion and getting out more as he slowly recovers from throat cancer and its complications. Kim Van Deraa, Karl’s life partner and mother of their 5-year-old daughter, wrote in her blog Tuesday that Karl is still using a feeding tube for most of his nutrition but occasionally eats peaches. She wrote that he is getting out to more places than just his doctor’s office, where he frequently has to go to make sure his blood-thinning medication levels are right. Karl has twice been hospitalized with blood clots in his legs or lungs following his six-week radiation and chemotherapy treatment. Karl, 58, has said he intends to return to coaching later this summer, health permitting.
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East’s Chip Helton (3), above, holds on an East Davidson baserunner during the playoff game at East Rutherford Tuesday. East’s Dakotah Thomas, left, gets instruction from Head Coach Bobby Reynolds.
Cavaliers rout Golden Eagles, 10-1 By KEVIN CARVER Daily Courier Sports Reporter
FOREST CITY — East Rutherford’s A.J. Lynch blasted two homers and three RBI in a 10-1 win over East Davidson in the second round of the 2A baseball playoffs, Tuesday. Though Lynch produced the most RBIs, East Rutherford crossed at least one Cavalier each inning, which allowed them to move into the third round. East Rutherford’s Dakotah Thomas
kept the visitors off-balance by throwing five innings, giving up three hits, walking seven and striking out seven. Chip Helton and Tyler Jacobus pitched the sixth and seventh allowing just one more Golden Eagles’ hit. East Rutherford out-hit East Davidson, 14-3. “We had 14 hits and we didn’t make any errors in the second round of the playoffs,” said East Head Coach Bobby Reynolds. “I’ll take that. “We just sort of did a little business in every at-bat tonight. AJ did a great
Pakistan cancels trip to Bangkok ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan will not be sending its women’s field hockey team to a qualifying tournament in Thailand because of violence in Bangkok. Pakistan’s field hockey federation said Tuesday it acted on the advice of Pakistani officials in Thailand. The team was to leave for Bangkok on Tuesday and play in the Asian Games qualifier from May 21-30.
On TV 7 p.m. (ESPN) MLB Baseball Teams TBA. 7 p.m. (FSS) MLB Baseball Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves. 9 p.m. (TNT) NBA Basketball Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers. Western Conference Final, game 2.
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Lady Trojans fall in 2A 1st round playoffs
Soccer referee to serve life ban NYON, Switzerland (AP) — A Ukrainian referee has lost his appeal of a lifetime soccer ban for helping to fix games. The appeals panel for European soccer’s govering body ruled Tuesday that Oleh Orekhov had been “in breach of the principles of loyalty and integrity.” UEFA has not said which games were fixed. UEFA banned the 42-yearold official in March, using information from a German police investigation into more than 200 suspicious games played in at least 11 countries. Orekhov was rated among the 100 best referees in Europe and took charge of two qualifying games for the 2010 World Cup.
job, but I do think we surrendered too many walks, tonight.” The Cavaliers plated three runs in the first inning with Drew Reynolds singling in the first run of the game with a slapshot to right. Blake Myers added the next run with an RBI single to left and a Mark McFarland ground out crossed the last run of the first inning to go up 3-0. East Davidson scored on a Justin Hulin ground out that plated Preston
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Chase Head Coach Daniel Bailey, left, talks things over with pitcher Rebecca Bailey and catcher Allison Hardin during the playoff softball game against Cuthbertson Tuesday.
HARRIS — The Lady Trojans fell victim to the lack of a big hit, stranding 12 runners and hitting into three double plays in a 4-2 loss to Cuthbertson in the first round of the 2A NCHSAA Playoffs Tuesday. “It’s not like we played a bad game,” said Chase Head Coach Daniel Bailey. “Cuthbertson just played some excellent defense and had that one big inning and that was enough to win. “This loss takes nothing away from a great season and I think we will have a great season next year.” Things got off to a good start for the home team as Sam Carpenter led off with a walk and moved to 3rd on a first pitch double by Euletha Davis. Rebecca Bailey picked up an RBI with a fielder’s Please see 2A Playoffs, Page 8A
Central loses in 1st round to South Point By SCOTT BOWERS Daily Courier Sports Editor
RUTHERFORDTON — The Lady Hilltoppers, with heavy hearts following the sudden death of assistant coach Spanky Radford’s wife, Cathy, fell to South Point, 2-1, in the first round of the NCHSAA 3A Playoffs Tuesday. Central’s Chelsea Smith gave a gutsy performance from the pitcher’s circle as she scattered seven hits, with no walks and 10 strike outs, but the bats of the Lady Hilltoppers went silent at the worst possible time. “We’re all thinking about Spanky, our prayers and thoughts are with him,” said Central Head Coach Melvin Digh. “We couldn’t get a hit today. It’s just that simple. It’s tough, but we didn’t hit.” The Hilltoppers’ final hit of the game came in the third innings on a single by Taylor Sullivan. South Point’s Taylor Mahaffey wasn’t masterful, but her defense was in the right place every time Central made contact. Central (15-4) took the early lead, 1-0, in the first inning. Adrienne Alexander Please see Central, Page 8A
Central’s Cori Hipp (1) talks things over with coach Larry Guffey during the softball playoff game at R-S Central Tuesday. Garrett Byers/Daily Courier
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Scoreboard BASEBALL National League East Division W L Pct Philadelphia 24 14 .638 Florida 21 19 .513 Washington 20 19 .513 Atlanta 19 20 .487 New York 19 21 .476 Central Division W L Pct Cincinnati 22 16 .579 St. Louis 22 17 .564 Chicago 17 22 .436 Pittsburgh 16 22 .421 Milwaukee 15 23 .395 Houston 13 25 .342 West Division W L Pct San Diego 23 15 .605 San Francisco 21 16 .568 Los Angeles 21 17 .553 Colorado 19 19 .500 Arizona 16 23 .410
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Central’s Kaley Holmstrom, above, makes the catch behind the plate during the playoff softball game against South Point Tuesday.
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GB — 4 5 5 1/2 6 GB — 1/2 5 1/2 6 7 9 GB — 1 1/2 2 4 7 1/2
Monday’s Games Philadelphia 12, Pittsburgh 2 Arizona 5, Florida 1 Cincinnati 6, Milwaukee 3 N.Y. Mets 3, Atlanta 2 Chicago Cubs 4, Colorado 2, 11 innings St. Louis 6, Washington 2 San Diego 3, San Francisco 1 L.A. Dodgers 6, Houston 2 Tuesday’s Games Cincinnati 5, Milwaukee 4 Florida 8, Arizona 0 Pittsburgh 2, Philadelphia 1 Atlanta 3, N.Y. Mets 2 Colorado at Chicago Cubs, late Washington at St. Louis, late San Francisco at San Diego, late Houston at L.A. Dodgers, late Wednesday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Gorzelanny 1-4) at Philadelphia (Moyer 5-2), 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Wolf 3-3) at Pittsburgh (Burres 2-1), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Dickey 0-0) at Washington (L.Hernandez 4-2), 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati (Harang 2-5) at Atlanta (Kawakami 0-6), 7:10 p.m. Colorado (G.Smith 1-2) at Houston (F.Paulino 0-6), 8:05 p.m. Florida (A.Sanchez 2-2) at St. Louis (J.Garcia 4-2), 8:15 p.m. San Francisco (Wellemeyer 2-3) at Arizona (I.Kennedy 2-2), 9:40 p.m. San Diego (Garland 4-2) at L.A. Dodgers (Ra. Ortiz 1-1), 10:10 p.m. Thursday’s Games Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Atlanta, 1:05 p.m. Florida at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m. Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Colorado at Houston, 8:05 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.
had reached on a fielding error by the South Point second baseman and two batters later, Sullivan smacked an RBI single down the third base line. The Lady Hilltoppers never threatened again after the first. The Lady Raiders, meanwhile, knotted the game in the top of the second on an RBI single off the bat of Kristen McAndrews. The game remain knotted until the sixth. South Point, with two out, sent Jordan Wilson to the plate. Wilson smashed a double and Brooke Bailies, who had scored in the first on McAndrews single, drove home Wilson with a single. The Lady Hilltoppers went 1-2-3 in both the bottom of the sixth and seventh to end what had been a fine season. “I’m proud of the girls for the way they played this year,” said Digh. “I hate for it to end like this.”
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American League East Division W L Pct 27 11 .711 25 13 .658 23 17 .575 19 20 .487 12 27 .308 Central Division W L Pct 24 14 .632 22 16 .579 15 21 .417 15 22 .405 15 24 .385
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Monday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 11, Boston 9 Kansas City 4, Baltimore 3 Chicago White Sox at Detroit, ppd., rain Minnesota 8, Toronto 3 Tampa Bay 4, Cleveland 3, 11 innings Texas 4, L.A. Angels 3 Oakland 8, Seattle 4 Tuesday’s Games Toronto 11, Minnesota 2 Chicago White Sox 6, Detroit 2 Tampa Bay 6, Cleveland 2 Boston at N.Y. Yankees, late Kansas City at Baltimore, late L.A. Angels at Texas, late Seattle at Oakland, late Wednesday’s Games Kansas City (Meche 0-4) at Cleveland (Masterson 0-4), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (W.Davis 3-3) at N.Y. Yankees (A.J.Burnett 4-1), 7:05 p.m. Minnesota (S.Baker 4-3) at Boston (Buchholz 4-3), 7:10 p.m. Baltimore (Guthrie 2-4) at Texas (Harden 2-1), 8:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (J.Saunders 2-5) at Chicago White Sox (Danks 3-2), 8:10 p.m. Detroit (Verlander 4-2) at Oakland (Braden 4-3), 10:05 p.m. Toronto (Cecil 2-2) at Seattle (Fister 3-1), 10:10 p.m. Thursday’s Games Kansas City at Cleveland, 12:05 p.m. Detroit at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. Toronto at Seattle, 3:40 p.m. Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Minnesota at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Baltimore at Texas, 8:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.
BASKETBALL National Basketball Association Playoff Glance CONFERENCE FINALS EASTERN CONFERENCE Boston 1, Orlando 0 Sunday, May 16: Boston 92, Orlando 88 Tuesday, May 18: Boston at Orlando, late Saturday, May 22: Orlando at Boston, 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 24: Orlando at Boston, 8:30 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 26: Boston at Orlando, 8:30 p.m. x-Friday, May 28: Orlando at Boston, 8:30 p.m. x-Sunday, May 30: Boston at Orlando, 8:30 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE L.A. Lakers 1, Phoenix 0 Monday, May 17: L.A. Lakers 128, Phoenix 107 Wednesday, May 19: Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m. Sunday, May 23: L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25: L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 9 p.m. x-Thursday, May 27: Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m. x-Saturday, May 29: L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 8:30 p.m. x-Monday, May 31: Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m.
HOCKEY National Hockey League Playoff Glance
CONFERENCE FINALS EASTERN CONFERENCE Philadelphia 2, Montreal 0 Sunday, May 16: Philadelphia 6, Montreal 0 Tuesday, May 18: Philadelphia 3, Montreal 0 Thursday, May 20: Philadelphia at Montreal, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 22: Philadelphia at Montreal, 3 p.m. x-Monday, May 24: Montreal at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 26: Philadelphia at Montreal, 7 p.m. x-Friday, May 28: Montreal at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago 1, San Jose 0 Sunday, May 16: Chicago 2, San Jose 1 Tuesday, May 18: Chicago at San Jose, late Friday, May 21: San Jose at Chicago, 8 p.m. Sunday, May 23: San Jose at Chicago, 3 p.m. x-Tuesday, May 25: Chicago at San Jose, 9 p.m. x-Thursday, May 27: San Jose at Chicago, 8 p.m. x-Saturday, May 29: Chicago at San Jose, 8 p.m.
TRANSACTIONS Tuesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS—Placed SS Asdrubal Cabrera on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Jason Donald from Columbus (IL). National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Recalled RHP Billy Buckner from Reno (PCL). Designated RHP Blaine Boyer for assignment. MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Placed OF Jim Edmonds on the 15-day DL. Called up RHP Marco Estrada from Nashville (PCL). American Association GRAND PRAIRIE AIRHOGS—Released RHP Robert Leonhardt. SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CAPTAINS—Signed RHP Cody Railsback. SIOUX FALLS PHEASANTS—Traded LHP David Hurst to El Paso for a player to be named. WICHITA WINGNUTS—Released OF Kennard Bibbs. Can-Am League SUSSEX SKYHAWKS—Signed INF Chase Fontaine. United League AMARILLO DILLAS—AcquiredLHP Chris Ingoglia from Washington (Frontier) for a player to be named. Re-signed RHP Richard Jessup and placed on inactive list. HOCKEY National Hockey League COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Signed F Tomas Kubalik.
COLLEGE ALABAMA—Named Robert Mosley women’s assistant basketball coach and Keisha McClinic director of women’s basketball player development. Promoted Ty Evans from women’s assistant basketball coach to associate head coach. ALABAMA-HUNTSVILLE—Named Mike Mitchell men’s and women’s soccer coach. CLEMSON—Named Itoro Chris Long women’s assistant basketball coach. MUHLENBERG—Named Alexa Keckler women’s volleyball coach. YOUNGSTOWN STATE—Named Kate Schrader women’s assistant basketball coach.
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choice and Blair White drove in Davis to put Chase up, 2-0. The Trojans escaped a jam in the second as Cuthbertson put the first two runners on base. But Bailey induced two consecutive infield fly outs and a strikeout to protect the lead. Chase escaped more trouble in the fourth with runners on first and third with no outs. Allison Hardin, however, threw out a batter trying to steal. After a fly out, Bailey recorded a big punch out to leave Chase up, 2-0. After the visitors took a 4-2 lead in the fifth by batting around, the Trojans put two runners on in the bottom half, but could not cross the plate. The Trojans also put a pair of runners on in the sixth and seventh innings, but they came up empty both times.
East Rutherford 4, Piedmont 1
MONROE — Jaclyn Boever crushed a two-run, home run and Ali Ruppe went the distance from the pitcher’s circle as the Lady Cavs won, 4-1, in the first round of the 2A NCHSAA Softball Playoffs Tuesday. Boever was 1-for-3 on the day, but the one was a big one. Her two-run blast gave Ruppe some wiggle room that the Lady Cavs’ hurler didn’t end up needing. Ruppe allowed one run, struck out five and worked her way out of a two-on, no-out situation in the bottom of the seventh to notch the win. East (11-6) was lead at the plate by Sara Hoyle, who closed out a 3-for-4 day. Chelsea Rush and Chelsea Medford went 2-for-3 at the plate, with Ruppe and Sally Harrill each picking up RBIs in the win. “It was a good win,” said East Head Coach Julie Powell. “We took a really relaxed approach with the girls and that seemed to help. “We pounded out 10 hits and the girls really played their hearts out — when they do that, we come out on top. That’s the key.” The Lady Cavs will face either Randleman (185) or Thomasville (4-10) on Friday in the second round.
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Cummings in the second inning. The Golden Eagles missed a golden opportunity in the fifth as the first three batters reaching base in the top half of the inning. But a pick off of Tyler Leguire at second base and two strikeouts ended the inning without any damage done to the Cavaliers. Lynch blasted his first homer of the evening, a solo shot, in the second inning on an 0-1 count that just fell over the wall in center at the 360 sign for a 4-1 lead.
In the third inning, Mark McFarland’s RBI double pushed Myers (3-4, 2 RBI) across the plate for a 5-1 East Rutherford advantage. The Cavaliers added two more runs in the fourth on three errors to go up, 7-1. Lynch claimed his second homer of the game on a 2-2 count off Leguire, that landed just over the left field fence. The two-run blast set the game at a 9-1 Cavs lead. East stamped out another run in the sixth and had no problems closing out East Davidson in the seventh. East Davidson’s Leguire
pitched five innings, gave up 13 hits and nine runs in the loss. Keaton Hawks led the Eagles at the plate with two hits.
R-S Central at Tuscola WAYNESVILLE — The Hilltoppers were tied with Tuscola, 12-12, in the eighth inning as the Daily Courier went to press Tuesday night. The Hilltoppers surrendered five runs in the bottom of the seventh and then re-took the lead in the top of the eighth only to see Tuscola charge back and knot the game at 12. The Courier will have a report in Thursday’s edition.
Nets get 3rd pick in NBA lottery SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — New owner, same result for the New Jersey Nets: another loss. The Nets, who had the worst record in the NBA at 12-70 mark, were forced to settle for the third pick in next month’s NBA draft despite having the best chance to win Tuesday night’s lottery. New owner Mikhail Prokhorov represented the Nets at the draft lottery and showed little emotion after the Nets selection was revealed. New Jersey had a 25 percent chance of landing the top pick, which was expected to be Kentucky guard John Wall. Washington, which only had a roughly 10 percent chance of
winning the lottery, got the No. 1 overall pick in the draft on June 24. The Philadelphia 76ers got the second pick. “Sometimes luck makes all the difference, but it never comes down to one player,” Prokhorov said. “I’m sure we’re going to get a great player. For our team, the only way is up.” Prokhorov doesn’t think it will take the Nets long to turn things around — even without the No. 1 pick. “If everything goes as planned, I predict that next season we’ll be in the playoffs and as championship minimum one year and maximum five (years),” he said.
Nets president Rod Thorn said there was no disappointment, especially since the team with the best chance of winning the lottery has not won since 2004. “If you are disappointed you are setting yourself up for a fall,” Thorn said. “If you look at the odds, the odds are it can be anybody. We did not have any expectations. We were hopeful of going as high as we could because the higher you go you have more control in the draft.” What the Nets will have more of a say in is free agency, which might include the likes of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Amare Stoudemire.
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Sign company workers remove a large playoff banner featuring Cleveland Cavaliers basketball players Jawad Williams and LeBron James from the front of Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Friday, May 14, 2010.
Cleveland fans go to full court press for LeBron
CLEVELAND (AP) — They’re saying it on billboards, in song, in letters, in petitions and more. Whatever the format, the message from Clevelanders is the same: Dear LeBron James, please don’t go. Please please please don’t go. This hard-luck city on the shores of Lake Erie is desperately trying to show its NBA superstar that, with free agency looming July 1, the best spot for him is right up the road from his hometown of Akron, Ohio, the place where he’s played for seven seasons as a Cleveland Cavalier and won two MVP awards. And in the wake of a baffling early exit from the playoffs — a six-game series loss to the Boston Celtics — the grass roots campaign has taken on not just a new urgency but the sense of a last chance. Without James, after all, the chances of Cleveland breaking its 46-year titleless streak in major pro sports don’t seem too good. “He’s a hometown guy. We definitely want to put that on his conscience,” said 23-year-old Austin Briggs, of Cleveland Heights, co-founder of the Web site pleasedontleave23.com. Want to join the band wagon? You can sign a “Stay LeBron” petition right on the hood of Brigg’s souped-up 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, dubbed the “Witness Mobile.” Even before the playoffs, fans had helped fund a banner near the home of the Cavs, showing James through his life with the words “Born Here. Raised Here. Plays Here. Stays Here.” But if Clevelanders think showing a little civic pride will be enough to romance LeBron, they better think again. Other cities are trying to woo him, too. In New York City, The Daily News has launched www.getlebron.com to lure the forward.
Alabama panel denies Justin Knox’s appeal
North Korean women hold “unification flags” at Daegu Universiade Game in Daegu, South Korea, in this Sept. 1, 2003, file photo. With both North and South Korea in the World Cup for the first time, many on the war-divided peninsula were hoping for a moment when sports can cross borders and unite people.
Both Koreas heading to World Cup amid tensions at home SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — With both North and South Korea in the World Cup for the first time, many on this wardivided peninsula were hoping for a moment when sports can cross borders and unite people. The feeling was so strong that some South Korean lawmakers even proposed to send a joint cheering squad to South Africa to root for both Korean teams. But now the deadly sinking of a South Korean warship in March has shattered the mood and heightened tensions between the two nations, with the side effect of turning the World Cup into a missed opportunity weeks before kickoff. The results of a multinational investigation into what happened March 26 are due out Thursday, and if South Korea points at the communist North as the culprit, a diplomatic push to haul the North before the U.N. Security Council may soon follow. It’s a far different feeling than in 1966, when North Korea
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ar defiance have further strained the North and earned pariah status for the regime led by ironfisted Kim Jong Il. Footage from ’66 shows the North Koreans interacting playfully with their newfound fans as they wave and sign autographs, even bouncing local kids on their knees. In the years since, the regime has closed ranks and tightened its control over the population of 24 million. Few are allowed to leave the country, and those who do travel abroad — even soccer stars — are closely supervised by North Korean officials. Soccer could be one way to reach out to the North Koreans and break down political walls, says former South Korean Foreign Minister Han Sung-joo, citing the “ping pong diplomacy” that between the U.S. and China in the 1970s. North and South Korea remain locked in a state of war because they never signed a peace treaty at the close of the three-year Korean War in 1953.
The standard for measuring young stars By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Adam Scott again is part of the conversation when it comes to great young players, although that probably won’t last much longer. He turns 30 in two months.
That doesn’t make him old, nor does it make him irrelevant. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A University of If anything, it should make all Alabama panel has denied basketball player Justin those kids behind him — and Knox’s appeal of restrictions placed on his transfer options, but he could still land at a high-profile there are more of them every year — take stock of what Scott destination. has done before turning 30, and Athletic department spokesman Doug Walker realize that great play is meaconfirmed Tuesday that the university committee sured by more than one year, decided Monday not to free the junior forward to transfer to UAB, another Southeastern Conference much less one tournament. Neither should great play be school or a school that’s on the Crimson Tide’s measured against Tiger Woods, schedule for next season. who set the bar unreasonably “I think he was leaning toward UAB, because high. (Blazers coach) Mike Davis recruited him out of Scott’s 36-hole sprint in San high school and knows his game,” Knox’s uncle, Darien Knox, told The Birmingham News in a sto- Antonio on Sunday was his 17th victory worldwide, with seven ry Tuesday. “It would’ve been a good fit.” The university placed those restrictions on Knox of those on the PGA Tour (that when he decided to play his final season elsewhere. doesn’t include a playoff win at Riviera that was shortened to 36 He’s not allowed to transfer to a school within the holes because of rain). University of Alabama System, meaning UAB or Division II Alabama-Huntsville. The 6-foot-9, 245-pounder can play immediately after he graduates this summer and enrolls in graduate school. He would have to sit out a year if he transferred to UAB or one of the other schools on the restricted list.
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made its last appearance in the World Cup and — despite Cold War tensions — won over fans in Britain and elsewhere. Known at home as the “Chollima” squad, the lightly regarded North Koreans proved feisty, earning a monster upset over powerhouse Italy to advance to the quarterfinals. Many fans rooted for the underdogs as they took an early 3-0 lead against Portugal, but the Portuguese — led by the legendary Eusebio — surged back with five goals to put an end to the North Koreans’ fairy-tale run. A lot has changed for the Koreas in the four decades since that tournament. Back then, the North had a stronger economy than the struggling South, and even the Chollima players’ cleats were the envy of the South Korean team. Today, the cash-strapped North relies on handouts to feed its people while the capitalist South boasts the world’s 15th largest economy. Sanctions for its nucle-
He has won in every full season as a pro. He has climbed as high as No. 3 in the world and played on four Presidents Cup teams. And while he has not so much as contended in a major — a glaring weakness on his resume — he is the youngest to win The Players Championship. Most of that was forgotten over the last year when Scott endured the worst slump of his career. He pulled himself out of it on his own, however, winning the Australian Open and Texas Open over the last six months. “I definitely questioned myself at times last year whether I was a great player or not, and I still feel I am,” Scott said. “It’s hard to maintain that for 20 years. I did a good job of it for a long time. I mean, everyone has fairly short memories in this game. You’ve got to be out there all the time to be talked about. “Hopefully,” he added, “I can keep going with this form and they can talk about me as one of the great players in the game.” Scott still has much to achieve
before that, although he is off to a good start. It’s still not as good as Sergio Garcia, who left his 20s in January and is trying to find his game. Garcia and Scott have set a standard that young players like Rory McIlroy, Ryo Ishikawa, Anthony Kim, Dustin Johnson, Martin Kaymer, Charl Schwartzel and perhaps even Rickie Fowler should try to match. Garcia has won 19 times around the world and reached No. 2 in the world ranking only 14 months ago. He starred on the first of five Ryder Cup teams when he was 19, the same year he made Woods sweat down the stretch in the PGA Championship at Medinah. And while he also lacks confirmation that only a major can bring, Garcia at least has been a runner-up three times and has nine finishes in the top five. “I feel like there’s no doubt I could have done better,” Garcia said.
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Nation Today Feds: Tech violated law
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education found that Virginia Tech broke federal campus security laws by waiting too long to notify students during the deadliest shooting rampage in modern U.S. history, a report released Tuesday said. Tech disputed the department’s findings, saying university officials met standards in effect at the time of the shootings three years ago and that the report is colored by “hindsight bias.”
Man accused of fraud
BOSTON (AP) — On paper, Adam Wheeler had undeniably strong credentials to get into Harvard: a perfect SAT score, straight A’s at a prestigious prep school and glowing recommendations from four professors at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. While at Harvard, Wheeler seemed a shoo-in for a Rhodes or Fulbright scholarship. His applications included his Harvard transcript, which also featured all A’s, as well as a list of books he had cowritten, courses he had taught and lectures he had given. But authorities say it was all a big con. In fact, Wheeler had never attend-
ed the exclusive Phillips Academy prep school in Andover or MIT. And his academic record at Harvard was far less dazzling than he claimed. Instead of straight A’s, Wheeler had received some A’s, a few B’s and a D. His SAT scores were also much less impressive: 1160 and 1220, not the perfect 1600 he had claimed, according to court documents. Wheeler, 23, of Milton, Del., was ordered held on $5,000 bail Tuesday after pleading not guilty to 20 counts of larceny, identity fraud and other charges.
Sheriff wins by a draw BRIDGEPORT, Neb. (AP) — A deck of cards and a bit of luck helped decide the who will likely be the next sheriff of Morrill County. The nine of hearts Milo Cardenas drew Monday beat Travis Petersen’s six of spades, giving Cardenas the Republican nomination for sheriff. Since no Democrats ran for sheriff, Cardenas, the police chief in Bridgeport, is likely to win in November’s election. The two men agreed to cut a deck of cards after Monday’s re-count confirmed that both finished at the top of a four-man race with 379 votes after balloting ended last Tuesday. State law requires tied elections to be settled by a game of chance.
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Police officers set up barricades in front of Manhattan federal court, Tuesday in New York. Faisal Shahzad,a Pakistani-American man accused of driving a homemade car bomb into Times Square, appeared in a court Tuesday for the first time since his arrest two weeks ago.
NYC bomb suspect has first court appearance NEW YORK (AP) — The suspect in a botched car bombing in Times Square appeared in court Tuesday on terrorism and weapons charges for the first time since his arrest two weeks ago, muttering one word about an affidavit on his finances. Faisal Shahzad, a Pakistan-born U.S. citizen, said “yes” when asked to confirm the affidavit. Shahzad, wearing a gray sweat suit and with his hair a bit longer than in photos splashed around the world, was handcuffed behind his back and was led out of court after the 10-minute hearing. He did not enter a plea to five felony charges against him. Magistrate Judge James C. Francis read him his rights, including his right to remain silent, and warned him that anything he might say could be used against him. Assistant U.S. Attorney Randall Jackson asked that Shahzad be detained without bail. His attorney, assistant public defender Julia Gatto, agreed, saying she was not prepared to argue for bail. The courtroom had extra officers on hand and was emptied for a security sweep immediately before the hearing. Gatto asked during the hearing if Shahzad could be provided with halal meals in custody. She didn’t comment afterward and didn’t immediately return an e-mail message seeking comment. Authorities say Shahzad, an ex-budget analyst from Bridgeport, Conn., had voluntarily waived his rights to an initial court appearance while he was cooperating. Shahzad, of Bridgeport, Conn., was arrested May 3 on a Dubaibound plane at John F. Kennedy International Airport on charges he drove an SUV rigged with a homemade car bomb into Times Square two nights earlier, sending thousands of tourists into a panic on a busy Saturday night. The bomb didn’t explode, and no one was hurt. The U.S. attorney’s office said Tuesday Shahzad is charged with attempted use of weapons of mass destruction and attempting acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries, each carrying a maximum life term. He’s charged with using a destructive device in an attempted violent crime, punishable by up to 30 years in prison; transporting and receiving explosives, punishable by up to 10 years; and attempting to damage and destroy property with fire and explosives, punishable by five to 20 years. Since his arrest, Shahzad, 30, “has provided valuable intelligence from which further investigative action has been taken,” the U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan said in a statement Tuesday.
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Authorities said shortly after Shahzad’s arrest that he had admitted driving the SUV bomb into Times Square and told authorities he had received terror training during a recent five-month trip to Pakistan. “The investigation into the attempted Times Square bombing continues,” the U.S. attorney’s office said. Federal authorities raided locations in three states last week and picked up on immigration violations three men who are suspected of providing money to Shahzad to help build the homemade bomb of fireworks, propane and battery-operated alarm clocks. Officials in Pakistan have taken several people into custody, including two men arrested last week on suspicion of helping finance the failed plot. CIA Director Leon Panetta and retired Gen. James Jones, President Barack Obama’s national security adviser, were in Pakistan meeting with officials there on the failed Times Square bombing and the terrorist safe havens where the suspect is believed to have received training. In light of the attack, said National Security Council spokesman Mike Hammer, “we believe that it is time to redouble our efforts with our allies in Pakistan to close this safe haven and create an environment where we and the Pakistani people can lead safe and productive lives.” One U.S. official said the trip is not confined to the Times Square bombing issues but noted that the emphasis is on cooperation between the U.S. and Pakistan and what both countries need to do to keep pressure on the extremists in that region. Shahzad appeared in court on the same day a New York defense attorney wrote a letter to a chief federal court judge demanding he be produced. Ron Kuby accused authorities of violating Shahzad’s rights by “squeezing him for information” in secret. He argued that federal authorities — by holding Shahzad for “an unprecedented third week of captivity” — were violating criminal procedures requiring suspects to be promptly presented in court. “A suspect buried in the bowels of a Manhattan version of Guantanamo ... is essentially without power to compel the government to comply” with the procedures, he wrote. Without an appearance, “there is no reason to think the waiver is voluntary,” Kuby wrote. Authorities have not publicly addressed a possible motive for Shahzad. But in e-mails provided by a Connecticut doctor, Shahzad complained that Muslims were under siege around the globe and that Muslim countries were doing little to respond.
Piracy suspect pleads NEW YORK (AP) — A Somali suspect who became the boyish face of 21st-century piracy by staging a brazen high-seas attack on a U.S.-flagged ship off the coast of Africa pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges he hijacked the ship and kidnapped its captain. Abdiwali Abdiqadir Muse has been jailed in Manhattan since he was captured last year and faced what was called the first U.S. piracy prosecution in decades. “What we did was wrong,” a subdued Muse said through an interpreter. “I am very, very sorry about what we did. All of this was about the problems in Somalia.” He also pleaded guilty to hostage-taking and conspiracy. He faces a minimum 27 years in prison. Sentencing was set for Oct. 19. Prosecutors branded Muse the ringleader of a band of four pirates who provoked a deadly drama by targeting the Maersk Alabama on April 8, 2009, as it transported humanitarian supplies about 280 miles off the coast of Somalia. The case could be the first of several piracy prosecutions in U.S. courts.
The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, May 19, 2010 — 11A
Business/finance
THE MARKET IN REVIEW
STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS
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6,959.21-104.62
GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last Chg Skyline 22.78 +2.55 MSS&P11 12.01 +1.21 SinopcShng34.87 +3.41 DirFBear rs14.99 +1.22 DrxSOXBr 37.32 +2.96 DirREBear 7.40 +.53 BeazHEqU 24.01 +1.57 DirxDMBear18.95 +1.14 DirLatBear 47.65 +2.84 ProUShBrz28.51 +1.66
%Chg +12.6 +11.2 +10.8 +8.9 +8.6 +7.7 +7.0 +6.4 +6.3 +6.2
LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last Chg ChinaNepst 4.74 -.94 AmbacF pfZ12.05 -2.18 WhitingTr 18.92 -3.16 FtBcp pfC 8.30 -1.06 MLSel10 5-127.11 -.89 ResrceCap 5.99 -.73 CaptlTr pf 2.99 -.36 MLEafe10-109.15-1.04 TrinaSol s 16.46 -1.83 FedAgric 15.18 -1.64
%Chg -16.5 -15.3 -14.3 -11.3 -11.1 -10.9 -10.7 -10.2 -10.0 -9.8
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg Citigrp 8413431 3.73 -.13 S&P500ETF3432073112.40 -1.55 BkofAm 2119434 15.95 -.40 SPDR Fncl 1922657 14.92 -.44 SprintNex 1142255 4.70 +.21 iShEMkts 1095762 38.43 -.82 DirFBear rs1032932 14.99 +1.22 FordM 987600 11.55 -.41 iShR2K 822918 68.35 -1.34 PrUShS&P 800528 32.89 +.89 Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
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699 2,400 85 3,184 43 16 6,229,387,767
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1,804.45 -27.77
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Name Last LGL Grp 12.22 Gerova un 16.00 GerovaFn 15.96 Versar 3.60 ImpacM n 4.23 Continucre 3.70 GoldenMin 9.34 EstnLtCap 3.14 Aerosonic 4.05 BerkIR pf 25.00
Chg +4.02 +4.81 +4.46 +.47 +.36 +.21 +.46 +.14 +.15 +.87
%Chg +49.0 +43.0 +38.8 +15.0 +9.3 +6.0 +5.2 +4.7 +3.8 +3.6
LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last AlldDefen 4.19 StreamGSv 5.76 ChiArmM 4.96 NewConcEn3.91 IncOpR 5.59 Ever-Glory 3.17 MagHRes 4.56 MetroHlth 3.98 ChinNutri n 3.10 Solitario 2.40
Chg -.67 -.90 -.73 -.51 -.63 -.29 -.41 -.33 -.25 -.19
%Chg -13.8 -13.5 -12.8 -11.5 -10.1 -8.4 -8.2 -7.7 -7.5 -7.3
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg CFCda g 38486 15.14 +.20 GoldStr g 37853 4.38 -.11 LibertyAcq 36480 9.93 +.03 NovaGld g 30429 7.99 -.04 Taseko 30012 5.31 -.09 NwGold g 28643 5.81 -.03 Rentech 25770 1.08 -.02 GrtBasG g 21590 1.81 -.01 NA Pall g 19786 3.78 -.12 NthgtM g 17532 3.09 -.03 DIARY
Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
177 305 55 537 8 8 109,039,683
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Close: 10,510.95 Change: -114.88 (-1.1%)
2,317.26 -36.97
GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last MillIndia un 2.75 CraftBrew 3.45 Spreadtrm 9.46 Irid wt13 2.90 NthnStat 3.29 USA Tc pf 9.50 PerfectWld 27.20 CVD Eqp 3.75 CamcoF 3.53 HaupgDig h 3.07
Chg +.57 +.50 +1.28 +.35 +.36 +1.00 +2.49 +.34 +.29 +.25
%Chg +26.1 +16.9 +15.6 +13.7 +12.1 +11.8 +10.1 +10.0 +9.0 +8.9
LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last Cowlitz rs 3.69 TrlBrdge 4.25 IntriCon 4.59 InfoLgx rsh 8.89 VlyNBc wt 3.42 DehaierM n 7.20 BankSC 10.12 WHX Corp 3.93 VeecoInst 40.40 ChinAgri s 13.85
Chg -1.36 -.95 -.99 -1.83 -.58 -1.20 -1.59 -.57 -5.10 -1.70
%Chg -26.9 -18.3 -17.7 -17.1 -14.5 -14.3 -13.6 -12.7 -11.2 -10.9
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg PwShs QQQ1450553 46.43 -.65 Intel 743703 21.43 -.59 Cisco 584117 24.36 -.51 ETrade 521674 1.49 -.04 Microsoft 513721 28.60 -.21 MicronT 464492 9.08 -.10 SiriusXM 398466 1.09 ... HuntBnk 327358 6.16 -.35 Oracle 278180 23.43 -.31 Apple Inc 271499 252.36 -1.86 Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
DIARY
690 2,025 108 2,823 55 41 2,367,433,976
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8,087.19 2,971.98 325.67 5,552.82 1,451.26 1,677.54 869.32 539.03 8,900.27 473.54
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Dow Industrials 10,510.95 -114.88 Dow Transportation 4,420.38 -58.70 Dow Utilities 375.49 -4.00 NYSE Composite 6,959.21 -104.62 Amex Market Value 1,804.45 -27.77 Nasdaq Composite 2,317.26 -36.97 S&P 500 1,120.80 -16.14 S&P MidCap 778.94 -11.86 Wilshire 5000 11,775.60 -174.43 Russell 2000 682.75 -12.96
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In this April 19 photo, new homes are under construction at Artesia by Minto in Sunrise, Fla. Construction of new homes rose more than expected in April, but new building permits fell sharply, signaling that the building industry’s rebound could be short-lived. Associated Press
New home construction increases WASHINGTON (AP) — Construction of homes surged in April to the highest level in 18 months, fueled by buyers capitalizing on an expiring tax credit. Permits for new construction sank, signaling the rebound could fade. Low mortgage rates and two tax credits — up to $8,000 for new buyers and $6,500 for current owners who buy and move into another home — have boosted home sales this year. To receive a tax credit, borrowers had to have a signed offer by April 30 and must close the deal by the end of June. The rate of home building has now risen more than 40 percent from the bottom in April 2009, though it’s still down 70 percent from the decade’s peak in January 2006. Without the tax credit, analysts say home sales will slow in the second half of this year. High unemployment and tight lending standards will likely help keep many buyers away. The report Tuesday from the Commerce Department said the rate of construction of singlefamily homes and apartment buildings rose 5.8 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 672,000. That was up from an upwardly revised March level of 635,000. The rate, the highest since October 2008, was driven by a 10 percent increase in singlefamily home building. A separate report Tuesday showed wholesale inflation remains tame. Prices fell 0.1 percent in April, the second drop in three months. Core inflation, which excludes volatile energy and food prices, rose 0.2 percent, the Labor Department
said. But over the past year, core prices are up just 1 percent. The absence of inflation pressures means the Federal Reserve can keep interest rates at record lows to bolster the economic recovery. Encouraging signals on the economy had minimal impact on the stock market. The Dow Jones industrial average rose about 16 points in midday trading. Analysts say investors are balancing signs of a strengthening U.S. recovery with concerns that the European debt crisis will spread and undermine the global economic rebound. In the Commerce report, the government said building permits, a gauge of future activity, sank 11.5 percent to an annual rate of 606,000. That’s the lowest point since October 2009. Still, a survey Monday showed homebuilders are feeling more optimistic. The National Association of Home Builders said its housing market index, which tracks industry confidence, rose three points this month to 22, the highest reading since August 2007. Readings below 50 indicate negative sentiment. In March, sales of new homes rose 27 percent in March. That was the biggest monthly increase in 47 years. A four-decade low stockpile of new single-family homes, combined with low interest rates and prices, has made home buying affordable, said Sal Guatieri, an economist with BMO Capital Markets. That means that even without the tax credits, housing starts should rise modestly. “Until the foreclosure wave ebbs and the overhang of unsold existing homes abates, the recovery in homebuilding will be sub-
dued, Guatieri said. For April, food costs dipped by 0.2 percent. It was the first decline in nine months. And it came after a 2.4 percent surge during the previous month — the largest gain in 26 years. The March increase reflected the impact of a winter freeze in Florida that damaged citrus and vegetable crops. Energy prices fell 0.8 percent in April with gasoline prices down 2.7 percent. The rise in core inflation followed two straight months of 0.1 percent gains. Household appliances posted a 1.9 percent jump, the largest since October 1974. Passenger car prices rose 0.6 percent. It was the biggest such increase since June. Economists predict a report on consumer prices on Wednesday will also show slight price pressures. They are predicting overall prices and core inflation will both post 0.1 percent gains. The recession has banished inflation for now. The more than 8 million jobs lost over the past two years has left workers without the bargaining power to boost wages.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Investors uneasy about the news coming out of Europe Tuesday went back to selling stocks sharply lower. The falling euro and news that German regulators plan to limit some kinds of short selling fed the drop. The Dow Jones industrial average fell almost 115 points after giving up an early gain of 93. The Dow and broader indexes lost more than 1 percent. The euro gave stocks a boost early in the day when 10 European Union countries sent bailout money to Greece. The move raised confidence about Europe’s ability to prevent its debt crisis from spreading to other economies including the U.S. By afternoon, though, the upbeat mood faded and the euro fell. That sapped the stock market’s strength. Treasury prices rose after demand for safer investments increased. The euro, the currency shared by 16 European nations, has been driving stock trading for weeks as investors interpreted its slide as a sign of continuing economic problems in Europe. It hit a new four-year low of $1.2162 on Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, Germany said it is banning “naked” short selling, which occurs when traders bet on a stock or investment that they doesn’t own. The ban covers government debt certificates and shares of several financial companies. The government said it was imposing the ban in hopes of keeping the financial markets stable. Investors anxious about Europe’s problems were further rattled by Germany’s move. Naked short selling was cited as one of the factors in world markets’ turbulence during the 2008 financial crisis. The latest step brought reminders of the desperation that U.S. regulators signaled in trying to stabilize the market and underscored a fear that a further drop in the euro will continue to pound world markets. The Dow fell 114.88, or 1.1 percent, to 10,510.95. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 16.14, or 1.4 percent, to 1,120.80, while the Nasdaq composite index fell 36.97, or 1.6 percent, to 2,317.26. Bond prices jumped, driving yields lower. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note fell to 3.38 percent from 3.50 percent late Monday. Stock trading has been volatile for weeks. The Dow rebounded from a drop of 184 points to end Monday with a gain of about 6 points after the euro regained its early losses. Mike Shea, managing partner at Direct Access Partners LLC in New York, said that with so many unanswered questions about the ballooning debts in Europe it isn’t surprising to see traders selling. “There is a prudent reduction of risk,” Shea said. Gold fell $13.10 to $1,215.00 an ounce, while crude oil fell 54 cents to settle at $69.41 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. While so much attention has focused on Europe in recent weeks, investors have largely ignored signs of economic growth. Stocks had been posting solid gains earlier in the year on steady signs of improvement in the U.S. economy. More than three stocks fell for every one that rose on the New York Stock Exchange, where volume came to 1.5 billion shares, compared with 1.4 billion Monday.
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Lowe’s income edges up
NEW YORK (AP) — Lowe’s Cos. said shoppers spent more on home improvement projects in the first quarter and opted to buy new bigticket items such as riding mowers rather than fix them, pushing the retailer’s net income up 2.7 percnet. The nation’s No. 2 homeimprovement chain also said government stimulus programs, including tax credits for home purchases and rebates for energy-efficient products, aided results, as did warmer weather. The company’s results Monday beat estimates and raised its guidance for the year. But the new expectations fell short of analyst predictions and shares fell. CEO Robert Niblock said two-thirds of Lowe’s business comes from repairs, while the rest comes from discretionary purchases such as new patio furniture and grills. Shoppers pulled back on those non-essentials when the economy slumped, and now that they’re worrying less about the economy, more are starting to buy new mowers, for example, rather than fix old ones. “They were spending more there to maintain the existing because they didn’t want to take the plunge and buy a new mower,� Niblock said in an interview. “Now that they’re feeling relatively better, we saw nice performance.� The company, based in Mooresville, N.C., earned $489 million, or 34 cents a share, in the three months ended April 30. In the same period last year the company earned $476 million, or 32 cents a share. Revenue rose 4.7 percent to $12.39 billion. According to Thomson Reuters, analysts expected earnings per share of 31 cents on revenue of $12.24 billion. Morningstar equity analyst Pete Wahlstrom said Lowe’s long-term trends are improving. He pointed out that revenue at stores open at least a year rose 2.4 percent in the quarter, marking the first positive growth in 15 quarters.
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President Barack Obama tours the facilities of V&M Star, a manufacturer of steel tubular goods, Tuesday in Youngstown.
Obama challenges critics of his economic proposals YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Lumping Republicans together as the “just say no� crowd, President Barack Obama challenged his critics on Tuesday to explain why they oppose his steps to fix the economy. Said Obama: “Tell us why doing nothing would be better for America.� In the latest campaign stop for his economic agenda, this one in struggling Ohio, Obama took concerted swipes at what he called the “unified, determined opposition of one party.� He said it’s not too late for bipartisanship, even as he criticized those he said were badmouthing his efforts. “If the just-say-no crowd had won out — if we had done things the way they wanted to go — we’d be in a deeper world of hurt,� Obama said, in the swing state of Ohio. Unemployment there is close to 11 percent, above the already-high nationwide average of nearly 10 percent. The president came to explain and defend economic stimulus spending, and measures like tax credits and extended unemployment benefits he’d championed with mostly Democratic support in Congress. Without those measures, he said, “the steady progress we are beginning to see across America just wouldn’t exist.� Republicans have opposed the steep cost of Obama’s plans and criticized the pace of the promised recovery, particularly on the key measure of jobs. His comments came on a day of closely watched primary elections in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Arkansas, which are shaping up as a referendum on incumbent Democrats — and to a degree the president. Two Democratic senators — Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas — faced stiff challenges from fellow Democrats, who say the senators were not sufficiently loyal to party priorities. And in a special House race in southwestern
Pennsylvania that’s attracted high spending from the national political parties, a Republican and Democrat faced off to see who would serve out the final few months in the term of the late Democratic Rep. John Murtha. The president is on a drive to show people that the country’s economy is getting better, even as their individual situations may not be yet. He got out of Washington and donned a hard hat, goggles and a fire-retardant jacket while touring a hot, noisy plant where metal piping was being manufactured. He acknowledged that some may not be impressed by a president swooping into town, when all they want to see is a headline saying: “You’re hired.� Still, he tried to keep spirits up for employees at V&M STAR, a place he said is benefiting directly from his economic policies. The parent company of the V&M is spending $650 million to build a 1 million-squarefoot mill in Youngstown now that the nearby Norfolk Southern railroad is building a spur, thanks to money from last year’s stimulus act. To applause from the assembled workers, Obama said it would be the biggest industrial plant built in the region since a GM plant went up in nearby Lordstown in the 1960s. Overall, the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 3.2 percent in the first three months of this year. In April, payroll jobs grew by 290,000, the most in four years. The unemployment rate actually rose to 9.9 percent. But that was seen by some analysts as a positive sign, attributed to more people starting or resuming job searches, because they’re feeling more optimistic about the job market. Obama tried to blame Republicans for slowing the recovery with their opposition. “For all the things we’ve gotten done despite the unified, determined opposition of one party, imagine how much farther we could have gotten if I’d gotten a little help,� he said.
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock exchanges would briefly halt trading of some stocks that have big prices swings under new trading rules aimed at avoiding market plunges, according to two people familiar with the plan. The rules are expected to begin in mid-June under a six-month pilot program agreed to by exchanges and regulators, the people said. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the plan has not been made public. It was not known when an announcement would be made. Under the plan, trading of any Standard & Poor’s 500 stock that rises or falls 10 percent or more would be halted for five minutes. These rules, known as “circuit breakers,� would be applied if the price swing occurs between 9:45 a.m. and 3:35 p.m. Eastern time. That’s almost the entire trading day. The rules are intended to prevent a repeat of the May 6 market plunge in which the Dow Jones industrials fell to a loss of almost 1,000 points in less than 30 minutes. The pilot program is scheduled to end Dec. 10. Regulators and the exchanges would then decide whether to widen the program to include other stocks, according to the people. Federal investigators on Tuesday were submitting preliminary findings about the plunge to an advisory panel, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro told a gathering of financial analysts. She said the exchanges were also expected to propose new trading rules. Schapiro appeared from Washington by video link rather than traveling to speak in Boston to the Chartered Financial Analysts Institute’s convention, citing the demands of an investigation she said is “keeping me up at all hours of the morning.� She said her agency is “looking at a number of issues we think can be remediated quickly even before we understand necessarily what the exact cause of the crash was.�
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Interior Secretary admits oil oversight was lax
WASHINGTON (AP) — Grilled by skeptical lawmakers, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on Tuesday acknowledged his agency had been lax in overseeing offshore drilling activities and that may have contributed to the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. “There will be tremendous lessons to be learned here,” Salazar told a Senate panel in his first appearance before Congress since the April 20 blowout and explosion on the Deepwater Horizon rig. His appearances before two of the three Senate panels holding hearings Tuesday on the giant oil spill came as federal officials kept a wary eye on the expanding dimensions of the problem. The government increased the area of the Gulf where fishing is shut down to 46,000 square miles, or about 19 percent of federal waters. That’s up from about 7 percent before. Government scientists were anxiously surveying the Gulf to determine if the oil had entered a powerful current that could take it to Florida and eventually up the East Coast. Tar balls that washed up on Florida’s Key West were shipped to a Coast Guard laboratory in Connecticut to determine if they came from the Gulf spill. Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen told the Senate Commerce Committee the growing size and scattershot nature of the oil spill was creating “several challenges” in containing it and cleaning it up. He called it more complicated than any spill he’s ever seen. “What we’re basically trying to do is protect the whole coast at one time,” Allen said. New underwater video released by BP PLC, the oil giant that owns a majority interest in the blown well, showed oil and gas erupt-
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Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee member Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., shows a map of location of the Gulf oil spill, on Capitol Hill in Washington Tuesday during the committee’s hearing on response efforts to the Gulf Coast oil spill.
ing under pressure in large, dark clouds from its crippled blowout preventer safety device on the ocean floor. The leaks resembled a geyser on land. The five-minute clip apparently was recorded late Saturday and Sunday afternoon from aboard a remotely operated submarine. Salazar, testifying before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, promised an overhaul of federal regulations and said blame for the BP spill rests with both industry and the government, particularly his agency’s Minerals Management Service. “We need to clean up that house,” Salazar said of the service. While most of the agency’s 1,700 employees are reliable and trustworthy, he said, there were “a few bad apples.” President Barack Obama, who has decried the “cozy relationship” between government regulators and the
energy industry, has proposed splitting the agency into two parts to separate regulatory duties from those who collect royalty fees from oil and gas companies. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., the committee chairman, said the panel’s mission was to decipher “the cascade of failures that caused the catastrophic blowout.” In addition, he said, Congress needs to figure what must be done to make sure it never happens again. While the cause of the accident at the well has yet to be pinpointed, information uncovered so far raises the question of where the Minerals Management Service was, Bingaman said. “It is long past time to drain the safety and environmental swamp that is MMS,” declared Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. “This agency has been in denial about safety problems for years.” Sen. John Barrasso,
Spill closes 19 percent of Gulf fishing PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The sign outside the Pensacola Beach marina says “We’re Still Fishing,” but that’s not really true. The federal government announced Tuesday it is nearly tripling the size of an area in the Gulf of Mexico that’s closed to fishing because of a massive oil spill off the coast of Louisiana. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it was closing nearly 46,000 square miles, or about 19 percent of federal waters, beginning at 6 p.m.
That’s up from the 7 percent of the Gulf that’s been closed to fishing boats since shortly after an offshore oil rig exploded April 20, killing 11 workers. Rig operator BP PLC estimates that the blown-out well has leaked more than 5 million gallons.
R-Wyo., pointed to an AP investigation that found that rig that exploded was allowed to operate “without safety documentation required by government regulations” and that the government conducted fewer oil rig inspections than it initially claimed and less than its policy requires. BP said Tuesday it was collecting about 84,000 gallons a day from a mile-long tube drawing oil from the blownout well to a ship on the surface. But it cautioned that increasing the flow through the tube would be difficult. Jane Lubchenco, administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, told the Senate Commerce Committee it is still unclear whether any of the oil from the spill has reached the powerful Gulf current that would take it to the Florida Keys and possibly beyond. But if that were to happen, said Lubchenco, “it would
likely be significantly weathered and degraded and possibly diluted” and be in the form of tar balls not fresh oil. She said tar balls already found on the Florida Keys may have stemmed from the original BP rig explosion on April 20 and not the flow of oil from the well and pipes at sea bottom. That assessment gave little solace to Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., who said the possibility that oil could be flowing in a current that moves toward the keys and within a mile of southern Florida’s beaches is “the nightmare’” he has long feared from offshore oil drilling. Salazar said there are “robust regulations” on offshore drilling that need to be enforced and some — such as those on the blowout protector that failed — that need to be improved. But, he insisted, “the conclusion that this is an unregulated industry is not correct.” And Salazar, a former senator from Colorado, put some of the blame on Congress. A law specifying that approval of a deepwater drilling permit must be approved within 30 days “is an impediment to being able to do the kind of assessment that’s needed to be done,” he said. The MMS has been criticized for rushing through BP’s permit for the Deepwater Horizon well without an additional broad environmental impact review, something that would have taken much longer than a month. Salazar denied reports that MMS had approved a number of new oil drilling applications in deep waters of the Gulf since the Deepwater Horizon explosion and spill. He said no new deep water drilling has begun since April 20, and no wells will be drilled until a safety report is completed on the BP spill later this month.
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Paul wins in Kentucky; Specter in close race
WASHINGTON (AP) — Political novice Rand Paul rode support from tea party activists to a rout in Kentucky’s Republican Senate primary Tuesday night, jolting the GOP establishment and providing fresh evidence of voter discontent in a turbulent midterm election season. “I have a message, a message from the tea party, a message that is loud and clear and does not mince words: We have come to take our government back,” Paul told supporters after sealing his triumph over Secretary of State Trey Grayson. On the busiest primary night of the year so far, very early returns showed Democratic Sen. Arlen Specter in Pennsylvania ahead of two-term Rep. Joe Sestak. Specter sought his sixth term in the Senate, and his first as a Democrat. Former Rep. Pat Toomey easily won the Republican nomination — six years after losing to Specter in a GOP primary. In Arkansas, Sen. Blanche Lincoln swapped early leads with primary challenger Bill Halter, the lieutenant governor whose challenge was backed by organized labor. A June 8 run-off was a possibility in a threeway race. In a fourth race with national implications, Democrat mark Critz moved ahead of Republican Tim Burns as the first votes were counted in
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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul and his wife Kelley Paul speak with the media after voting at Briarwood Elementary School in Bowling Green, Ky., Tuesday. Paul faces fellow Republican Trey Grayson in the primary election.
a race to fill out the final few months in the term of the late Rep. John Murtha in Pennsylvania. Each political party invested nearly $1 million in that contest and said the race to succeed the longtime Democratic lawmaker was something of a bellwether for the fall. In Oregon, Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden faced little opposition for nomination to a third full term. Voters in Pennsylvania and Oregon also selected gubernatorial candidates. Paul had 59 percent of the vote with returns counted from 81 percent of the precincts, compared to 35 percent for Grayson, who had been recruited to the
race by the state’s dominant Republican, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. In a Democratic primary that commanded far less national attention, Attorney General Jack Conway led Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo, 45 percent to 42 percent. In Kentucky, Grayson had the support of McConnell as well as other establishment figures. But Paul countered with endorsements — and the political energy that flowed along with them — from tea party activists, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina, a conservative eager to push his party rightward in advance of the broader fall cam-
paign. According to his website, Paul, 47 and an ophthalmologist, is a “career doctor, not a politician.” He favors a balanced budget and paying off the national debt over time, but the website mentions no specifics. He opposes all federal bailouts of private industry and government subsidies for alternative energy sources such as solar and wind power. He has called Washington lobbyists a “distinctly criminal class” and favors banning lobbying and campaign contributions by anyone holding a federal contract exceeding $1 million. The race marked the third time that tea
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opposite. Specter dueled with Rep. Joe Sestak in Pennsylvania, an 80-year-old partyswitching veteran against a younger opponent in a frequent swing state in national campaigns. Specter sought his sixth term, and first in his new party. Sestak tagged him as an opportunist, airing an ad that showed Specter saying he had abandoned the Republican Party so he could win re-election. Former Rep. Pat Toomey had little opposition in his bid for the Republican nomination in Pennsylvania. In Arkansas, Lincoln’s primary foe was Lt. Gov. Bill Halter in a race that took on trappings of a clash of outside interests. Records on file with the Federal Election Commission showed outside groups had spent nearly $10 million to sway the outcome. Lincoln positioned herself as an independent-minded Democrat not beholden to her party. Halter’s campaign was backed by labor unions unhappy with Lincoln’s opposition to a government option under health care, legislation making it easier for unions to organize and trade legislation. Little Rock businessman D.C. Morrison also ran. Among Republicans, Rep. John Boozman took on eight lesserknown rivals for party nomination to the Senate. In Oregon, Republicans chose among seven contenders for the nomination to oppose Wyden. Also in Oregon, former Democratic Gov. John Kitzhaber campaigned for his party’s nomination for a return to office, and nine Republicans competed for the right to run against him. As if primaries weren’t enough, both parties had other concerns. Rep. Mark Souder, a conservative Republican from Indiana, abruptly announced he would resign on Friday, admitting he had had an affair with a woman on his congressional payroll. And Democrat Richard Blumenthal, the Connecticut attorney general running for the Senate, disputed a newspaper report that he once lied about his Vietnam record. Republicans focused on the report, hoping it would increase their chances of winning the seat.
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U.S., major powers agree on Iran sanctions WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States won agreement from China, Russia and other major powers on tough new sanctions against Iran’s nuclear program Tuesday, a day after Tehran sought to stave off penalties through a deal to swap nuclear materials. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told a Senate committee that the five veto-wielding members of the U.N. Security Council — Britain, China, France, Russia and the U.S. — along with Germany would present Associated Press the full council with a draft resoluFrench Finance Minister Christine Lagarde, left, talks with Italian Finance Minister tion later Tuesday, capping months of Giulio Tremonti, second right, British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, diplomatic maneuvering and painsright, and Swedish Finance Minister Anders Borg, prior to the start of the EU finance taking negotiations. ministers meeting at the European Council building in Brussels Tuesday. Clinton said she spent Tuesday morning on the phone with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov “finalizing the resolution.” Details were not immediately released, but the sanctions are expected to broaden economic penalties on Iranian officials and institutions. BRUSSELS (AP) — European The agreement appeared to be a decision as a total defeat for the Union governments overrode British significant victory for the Obama country’s new government, saying objections — and U.S. worries — by administration, which doggedly purthere was “still much to play for” agreeing Tuesday to tighten rules for sued sanctions since Iran rebuffed in negotiations with the European freewheeling hedge funds, a move U.S. overtures last year. The pursuit Parliament. some fear will block American funds was complicated by initial resistance He said he was worried that the from the region and cause the lucrafrom Russia and China, either of new rules were “not entirely consistive industry to flee London’s finanwhich could have vetoed the deal. tent with the single market” which cial district. But in recent weeks, Russia and guarantees open busines conditions The decision reflects Europe’s China have been persuaded to supacross Europe. newfound resolve to strengthen its Hedge funds “should have access to port increased pressure on Iran. regulatory grip on financial markets Perhaps more significantly, the whole European market,” he told and crack down on what officials call reporters. Clinton’s announcement came just financial speculation, which some one day after Iran, Brazil and Turkey Hedge funds are lightly regulated blame for worsening the financial investment vehicles that cater to rich said they had agreed on a plan for crisis. Iran to swap nuclear materials. and institutional investors. They It is also a blow for Britain’s newly Many believed the last-minute promise high investment returns and elected government led by Prime agreement would blunt the U.S.-led tend to use complex trading strateMinister David Cameron, though the gies that can involve large amounts drive for a fourth round of U.N penfinal law may be softened in negotia- of leverage, or borrowed money. alties on Iran. tions between EU governments and Clinton said the sanctions deal was The new EU rules would regulate lawmakers — who must jointly agree managers of hedge funds as well a rejection of Iran’s efforts to forefinancial rules. stall penalties. as private equity, real estate and Some 80 percent of European funds commodity funds for the first time, “This announcement is as convincare based in Britain — which failed requiring them to register with regu- ing an answer to the efforts underto muster support for its call to give lators and hand over information on taken by Tehran over the last few a foreign fund the automatic right days as any we could provide,” she their trades. They will also have to to market itself anywhere in the set aside capital to counter risks — as told the Senate Foreign Relations 27-nation bloc once it is cleared to do banks do. Committee. business in one country. In Tehran, the Iranian foreign minCrucially, the proposed rules don’t France and others fear that Britain’s give funds the automatic right to istry said before Clinton’s announcesofter regulatory touch could allow ment it expected the U.S. and its sell across the 27-nation bloc. U.S. risky and unsupervised foreign funds Treasury chief Tim Geithner has free access to the rest of Europe. complained that this was a “proBritain’s new treasury chief, George tectionist” move that could shut Osborne,refused to accept Tuesday’s American funds out of the EU.
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BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s government rejected protesters’ unconditional offer to negotiate Tuesday and insisted there would be no talks until the dwindling anti-government movement abandoned the ritzy areas of central Bangkok it has occupied for weeks. Protest leaders argued over whether they should continue to resist a crackdown that has left 39 people dead over six days. The government estimated that only 3,000 people remain in the downtown encampment, down from 5,000 on Sunday and 10,000 last week.
Smoke billows up from the site soon after a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday. A Taliban suicide car bomber struck a NATO convoy in the Afghan capital Tuesday, killing six troops, five Americans and one Canadian, officials said.
Militant details World Cup plot BAGHDAD (AP) — An alleged al-Qaida militant detained in Iraq said Tuesday he had talked to friends about attacking Danish and Dutch teams at the World Cup in South Africa next month to avenge insults against the Prophet Muhammad. Iraqi security forces holding Saudi citizen identified as Abdullah Azam Saleh al-Qahtani arranged for The Associated Press to interview him at an unidentified government building in Baghdad. He said he initially came to Iraq in 2004 to fight Americans and was recruited by al-Qaida. An Iraqi security official with knowledge of the investigation said al-Qahtani was arrested after a joint U.S.-Iraqi operation in April that killed the two top al-Qaida in Iraq figures — Abu Ayyub al-Masri and Abu Omar al-Baghdadi. Documents found in the house where they were killed, including a note written by al-Qahtani detailing a plan to launch attacks at the World Cup, led to his arrest on May 3.
Palestinians intensify boycott
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinians stepped up a campaign against Israeli settlement products Tuesday, with hundreds of volunteers in white T-shirts distributing a brochure with brand names and photos of 500 goods they want West Bank consumers to shun. The campaign drew an angry response from the settlement movement which demanded that Israel close its ports to Palestinian goods.
Suicide attack kills 11 people
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Kidding around town Spindale will host first-ever Dairy Goat Festival By LARRY DALE
Among the fun events will be a goat parade, at 12:30 p.m., SPINDALE — A festival that and a goat beauty pageant / has been a year in the making best costume event at 1 p.m. Six bands are scheduled, is now only a few days away, with The Lone Derangers and organizers are scrambling being the featured performto make both people and goats ers. Other bands are Carolina happy. Jasmine; Stanley, Fish & Spindale’s first Dairy Goat Friends; Forever Kings & Festival is scheduled Saturday Queens; Kickin’ Chickin; and from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. along Dixie Moon. Main Street. Also, the Rutherford The town is the longtime Community Theatre will preshome of the American Dairy ent “Billy Goat Gruff” in three Goat Association, a national performances. registry group, so it is fitting Children will find many fun that Spindale would celebrate things to do at the festival. goats. A bicycle safety course is Like all festivals, this one centers around a day of family being offered by the Spindale Police Department, and 100 fun, but there is a serious side bicycle helmets will be given to the day too. Goat owners take great pride away to children. Also, a drawing will be held in fine specimens of a breed, for a bicycle, at 5 p.m. and, so far, 135 goats are regIn another “bicycle” oriented istered for the ADGA sancevent, there will be a readtioned show, which will take ing of “Gracie Goat’s Big Bike place under a large tent during Race.” “It’s about overcoming the festival. fears and trying something Greg Traywick, interim new,” Beverly Kalinowski, a Rutherford County Extension festival organizer, explained. director, said recently, “Our In accord with the agriculrole, basically, has been to tural theme of the festival, support the development Tom Gray of Spindale Farm of the sanctioned show. We & Garden has donated hunhave goats coming in from dreds of sweet potato plants, three states, primarily North Carolina, but also Virginia and Kalinowksi said, “so we can send every child home with Tennessee, with the possibiltheir own sweet potato plant ity of some late entries from to plant in their yard.” Florida. Folks are excited. Organizers of the festival “All the major goat breeds want to take the agriculwill be represented. Most of tural theme a step further by them will be there in pretty demonstrating that although big numbers. They will be able to see everything from the big Rutherford County has been hit hard economically, people Saanens down to the here are still willing to help Nigerian others who have greater need. Dwarfs. So Money is being raised to if anybody donate dairy goats to Heifer just wants International, a humanitarian to see the group that gives livestock to variety that families and communiis out there, ties in need. Heifer including the International LaManchas, reports that without ears, they can come out there and do it. “Most shows are held in arenas or structures; this is sort of an open-air environment, with tents. So it will be a little unique, but we are going to make it work.” The youth show is at 10 a.m. The junior doe show begins at 2 p.m., and the senior doe show takes place after that, at about 3 p.m. All are ADGA sanctioned. Championships in a sanctioned show are recognized and recorded by the association, and the designations are added to the pedigrees of the winning animals. Shows give breeders and exhibitors opportunities to compete for awards and track progress for quality and ability to produce. Daily Courier Staff Writer
some goat breeds can produce up to a gallon of milk a day. The family consumes some of it, and the rest can be made into cheeses and yogurts, or can be sold at the market. Then, when the goats have kids, project partners can pass on the animal gift to another family. “Our Goat Festival Kids Committee has now raised enough money to donate four dairy goats to needy families,” Kalinowski said. “And what we are asking the community to do, churches, the schools, the individual businesses, is to consider donating one goat to Heifer International. “As a struggling community, we realize we have many blessings here. We’re having our trials and tribulations, but we have many blessings here as well. There are people less fortunate than us that a simple dairy goat in the family or in the community makes a big difference.” So far, about 20 vendors are scheduled to attend the festival. A “made in the USA” standard is being stressed, and organizers were also careful not to flood the festival with food vendors who might take business away from Spindale restaurants. “We’ve got to take care of our own,” Kalinowski explained. Festival activities actually kick off Friday night, with M Squared having a goat cheese and wine sampling. The casual, drop-in event is from 6 to 8 p.m. at a cost of $6 per person. LaLoo’s Goat’s Milk Ice Cream Co. will have ice cream on hand. “Some of that ice cream we are going to share with Spindale Drug,” said Kalinowski, “and so they Please see Goat, Page 8B
Festival event schedule 7 to 9 a.m. – Entry and check-in for goats in the show 9 a.m. – Festival opens 10 a.m. – ADGA-sanctioned youth dairy goat show; Children’s area Spindale Library book reading 10:15 a.m. – Children’s area bicycle safety and bike helmet giveaway 10:30 a.m. – Check-ins begin on Ohio Street for the goat parade; Main stage opens with the Spindale Elementary School choir 11:10 a.m. – “Billy Goat’s Gruff” play in the children’s area 11:20 a.m. – Music by Dixie Moon 12:30 p.m. – The goat parade 12:45 p.m. – Men’s goat beard contest (sign-up at Barley’s); Categories are: mountain goat, hillbilly goat and city slicker goat 1 p.m. – Goat beauty pageant/ best costume 1:40 p.m. – Heifer International presentation with the Goat Festival Kids Committee 2 p.m. – Mayor Mickey Bland presents Good Citizenship Awards to the Goat Festival Kid’s Committee and other young people who have helped to make the festival a success; ADGAsanctioned junior doe show 2:15 p.m. – Music by Carolina Jasmine 3 p.m. – ADGA-sanctioned senior doe show; “Billy Goat’s Gruff” play in the children’s area 3:15 p.m. – Music by Stanley, Fish & Friends 4:15 p.m. – Music by Kickin’ Chickin’ 5 p.m. – Drawing for a free bicycle 5:15 p.m. – Music by Forever Kings & Queens 6 p.m. – “Billy Goat’s Gruff” play in the children’s area 6:15 p.m. – Music by The Lone Derangers 7:30 p.m. – Festival closes
2B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, May 19, 2010
local Honor Rolls East Rutherford High School
The fifth six weeks honor roll at East Rutherford High School has been announced by Tony Smith, principal. Those students named to the list are:
B Honor Roll 9th Grade Jordan Arrowood, Adrian Beltran, Dylan Blanton, Airin Bradley, Jordan Bray, Trevor Dobbins, Brandi Ellison, Matthew Hawkins, Brock Helton, Emilee Hodge, Chasity Hooper, Molly Hopper, Heaven Hutton, Mason Jolley, Rosland Lattimore, Taylor Lowrance, Brooke McDaniel, Brandon Morrison, Carlos Perez, Preston Philbeck, Allison Queen, Audrey Rankins, Dallas Rich, Michael Sersland, Dustin Smith, Villaylak Soulisa, Lauren Strickland, Tanner Toney, Sha’Tara Wilkins, Zachery Yancey, Taylor Yelton 10th Grade Brandon Allen, Jesus Alvarez, Jaclyn Boever, Tommy Bolt, Ashley Bowen, Mackenzie Brown, Micaela Brown, Christa Burleson, Katie Canipe, Andrew Gordon, Cherianne Harvath, Ansley Henson, Christopher Hoyle, Sara Hoyle, Kristen Iwerks, Chris Jolley, Adam Lawing, Tabitha Lowe, DeeAnna Lowery, Zachary Lyda, Haley Mashburn, Mary McCurry, Robert McCurry, Mark McFarland, Aurora Miller, Kaziah Miller, Anthony Nguyen, Dan Nguyen, Emily O’Shall, Lucas Owens, Nakia Page, Samuel Roberts, Danielle Rossman, Stephanee Seres, Tasia Simpson, Jana Six, Chelsea Stewart, Benjamin Trull
Rebecca Hill, Haley Holland, Thomas Horne, Alex Ledbetter, Chad Ledbetter, Makwaria Littlejohn, Anna Lockett, Teighlor Logan, Elisabeth Lovelace, Abigail Lynch, Alan Lynch, Leonie Manus, Ethan McCurry, Justin McDaniel, Ashley Morrison, Kylie Murray, Victoria Murray, Daniel Myers, Benjamin Park, Christina Perez, Ashley Price, Zachary Price, Trey Quarles, Adilene Ramirez, Stephanie Reynolds, Brianna Robertson, Mary Roper, Lukas Sappenfield, Lauren Smith, Shaquona Suber, Tony Tran, D’Yanna Twitty, Megan Walker, Shawn Waters, Sha’Na Watkins, Adrian Wilkins 12th Grade Courtney Atkins, Alaina Barner, Mikhail Baxter, Holly Blanton, Rebecca Brenon, Anna Bumgarner, Jeffrey Burgess, Brandy Carl, Levi Carl, Mara Chambers, Benjamin Conner, Sonya Crain, Sarah Dale, Johnathan Daniel, Kiyesha Dover, Skylar Elton, Allyson Greene, Amanda Greene, Hayley Henson, Allison Hobbs, Heather Horn, Jessie Jones, Sarah Lawing, Harley Laws, Amy Lewis, Joshua Messer, Chelsea Moore, Deanna Moore, Jelisa Murray, Daniel Parker, Drew Reynolds, Clayton Robinson, Chelsea Rush, Brookelyn Sims, Justyn Sisk, Austin Smith, Jeffery Smith, Tiffany Smith, Ramone Snow, Jamie Spangler, April Suttles, Dakotah Thomas, Walter Washburn, Pasha Whitesides, Alexandria Winterburn.
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6th grade Meredith Aebersold, Lauren  Camp, Dayana Castellon, Mackenzie Fletcher, Blaine Galloway, Zayd Ghaleb, Austin Groome, Megan Lawing, Taylor Lewis, Kara McCurry, Jennipher Murray, Joshua Owens, Dawson Ridenhour, Brayden Riffle, Miranda Roberson, Daniella Russell, Chelsea Smith, Ethan Stewart. 7th grade Chiaka Abara, Lindsey Bailey, Cole Baldwin, Brandy Bartlett, Cora Bright, Jordan Burnette, Briana Geiger, Cragan Hardin, Peyton Jarrett, Pauline McCurry, Riki McDonald, Makenzie Philbeck, Avery Rhoads, Aaron Simmons, Caroline Simpson, Alysse Smith, Victoria Strand, Ethan Trull, Douglas Vanderlaan, Jessi Whiteside, Harrison Wilkerson, Brenda Zavala. 8th grade Meredith Bennett, Devonte’ Boykins, Alex Elgin, Kayla Ensley, Sthefany Flores, James Hunt, Morgan Lovelace, Rachel Murray, John Padgett, Kamron Shytle, Austin Street, Garrett White.
Hughes, Austin Hurdt, Irine Khabarove, Logan Luckadoo, Imani Martin, Jamund McEntyre, Mikael McGarey, Lee Anna McKinney, Kaitlin Morrow, Mikayla Nolan, Reece Oliver, Tamakia Petty, Maty Pitchford, Dustin Poindexter, Norman Powell, Austin Price, Ashley Ranta, Michaela Smith, Brooke  Smith, Jessica Splawn, Nick Strickland, Hunter Stroup, Jaylynne Thompson, William Turner, Noah Van Dyke, Christian Velasquez, Madison Weast, Chayton Wiley, Nevin Willard, Shelica Wright.
Megan Dobbins, Josh Evans, Carolyn Gonzalez, Hannah Goode, Cari Greene, Megan Hall, Tripp Hamrick, Gray Hill, Austin Hollifield, Will Hollifield, Matthew Humphries, Jade Jolley, Storm Kiser, Kayla V. Morrison, Mckenzie Morrow, Zach Perry, Matthew Poindexter, Ashley Pruitt, Erica Saubert, Chelsea Stacey, Zach Trull, Steve Willard, Tori Wolford, Hannah Wright.
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A Honor Roll 9th Grade Steven Aebersold, Mary Bennett, Montana Bright, Sierra Brush, Susan Dodson, Kelsey Fletcher, Cindy Flores, Kalsey Hyder, William Landis, Meredith Mason, Averia Padgett, Jacob Parker, Wesley Richard, Amie Sessoms, Bryson Smith, Makayla Smith, Anna Swink, Evan Thorp, Stephen Webb 10th Grade Charles Bayley, Nicole Beane, Jordan Beheler, Jenna Biddix, Traci Campbell, India Campfield, Emily Cromer, Tala El-Amoor, James Fleetwood, Tiquelle Hampton, Kaila Hollifield, Haley Horn, Rebekah Hunt, Jeremy Jones, Aaron Limerick, Jared Lovelace, Erin Lynn, Tori McKinney, Allison Randall, Matthew Stamey 11th Grade Jacob Arrowood, Kelly Brooks, Daniel Garcia, Kiristen Geiger, Heather Jones, Phillip Ledford, Donald Self, Macey Strickland 12th Grade Ryan Bailey, Erin Bridges, Jessica Bridges, Lacy Brigman, Guadalupe Cabrera, Brooke Caldwell, Preston Childers, Mara Davis, Tyler Dobbins, Joshua Dodson, Trenton Dorsey, Preama Edgerton, Lupe Escalera, Cayla Green, Sally Harrill, Jessica Hunley, Trenton Jones, Brittany Lancaster, Jonathan McClay, Katie McFarland, Eric Riberdy, Maria Rocha, Alison Ruppe, Zachary Sisk, Hannah Smith, Brittany Stacey, Allen Strickland, Shannon Suttle, Jessica Swink, Kinsey Williams
11th Grade Lisa Allard, Devince’ Boykins, Mercedes Brush, Whitney Callahan, Victoria Chapman, Hallie Cilone, Dakota Danner, Trashawn Davenport, Derek Deaton, Jessica Dodson, Katie Downs, Brittany Edwards, Samantha Gosnell, Taylor Greene, Maureesa Gregory, Makayla Harrelson, Jordan Hawkins, Kevin Helton, Lauren Henderson, Cinthia Hernandez,
East Rutherford Middle School
The fifth six weeks honor roll at East Rutherford Middle School has been announced by Brad Teague, principal. Those students named to the list are:
B Honor Roll 6th grade Destiny Avery, Charlie Beheler, Hailey Benner, Matthew Bennett, Carsyn Bernhardt, Carson Bland, Laurin Bradley, Mikayla Brooks, Kellsey Bryant, Blake Bryant, Gillian Cabrera, Kayla Clark, Jonathon Collins, Alexis Conner, Savannah Davis, Cheyenne Deyton, Madison Earley, Briniya Edrington, Haley Eplee, Isabella Feeney, Megan Gaizick, Sha�Kayla Garrison, Jessica Green, Hallie Hardin, Makayla Harris, Zackary Harrison, Mckaylah Heatherly, Shay Henson, Joshua Hodge, Calob Holley, Mollie Hollifield, Caitlinn Holt, Maggie Hopper, Dakota
7th grade Ronnie Aiken, Theresa Atkins, Lorena Banuelos, Matthew Baumgartner, Cody Beaty, Darius Beckett, John Bennett, Jordan Boyd, Subrina Bradley, Leanna Briscoe, Elijah Brooks, Ashleigh Brown, Austin Causby, Kandace Cooper, Farrin Eddy, Conner Enloe, Sarah Fowler, Chastity Freeman, Deran Gantt, Sanyra Garrison, Christein Gary, Hannah Goode, Deondre Grier, Ajoyia Hamilton, Garrett Hamrick, Blake Henderson, Landon Holtsclaw, Chasidy Hoyle, Morgan Jolley, Joshua Jones, Brison Logan, Julie Martin, Chastity Mashburn, Madison Morris, Tiana Newman, Nathan Owens, Mikayla Padgett, Katelyn Peeler, Weslie Phillips, Robyn Ponder, Zach Schmidt, Jessie Smith, Matasia Staley, Tucker Toney, David Tran, Ana Vasquez, Gabby Vaughn, Ashlyn Vickers, Allison White, Olivia  Whiteside, Taylor Whiteside, Makyla Whitesides, Cierra  Wilkerson, Jordan Wilson. 8th grade Cody Ball, Azaria Black, Hannah Bray, Rachel Camp, Tyler Campbell, Cody Carver, Ryan Champion, Victoria Craig, Ryan Date, Jasmine Davenport, Cody Davis,
Spindale Elementary School
The fifth six weeks honor roll at Spindale Elementary School has been announced by Angel King, principal. Those students named to the list are: A Honor Roll 3rd grade Autumn Dobbins, Brooklin Hart, Elijah Henderson, Ethan Henderson, Baylie Higginbotham, Daisha Palmer, Manny Perry, Veda Stacey, Jayden Waddell, Daquanta Whitesides. 4th grade Jimmy Baynard, Makayla Greene, Neil Higginbotham, Kiley Hughes, Kevin Keever, Jada Melton, Christina Murphy, Prem Patel, Evan Revis. 5th grade Faith Archer, Zachary Davis, Jared Knowles, Brianna Moore, Gabriel Neira, Trey Shehan, Emily Stone, Michael Womick. B Honor Roll 3rd grade Jacob Bailey, Sarah Bernard, Lily Buff, Bryant Cochran, Ty’J Cooks, Alley Crotts, Crennan Davis, Madison Davis, Raphael Flores, Deven Holmes, Isaiah Hunt, Natalie James, Christopher Kimble, Devon Knight, Trey Lawson, Kaela Logan, Carah Lollar, See Honor, Page 4B
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The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, May 19, 2010 — 3B SHOE by Chris Cassat and Gary Brookins
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Affair exposed by paper trail Dear Abby: My husband had an affair with a stripper. I found out about it because he bought her some jewelry and was stupid enough to have the bill sent to our home. We have been married more than 20 years and I love him, but this haunts me every day. I am heartbroken, but I’m trying to make our marriage work. He never admitted to any of it and says nothing happened between them. I don’t know whether to keep on trying or leave him and hope to get on with my life. What’s your advice? — Wounded Heart Dear Wounded Heart: You have my sympathy, but one person can’t save a marriage alone. It takes effort on the part of both husband and wife, plus honest communication and often professional counseling to heal a relationship when there has been infidelity. Your husband may say “nothing” happened with the stripper, but the only man I can think of who bought jewelry for a woman he wasn’t related to or romantically involved with was Michael Jackson when he gave some to Elizabeth Taylor. Dear Abby: My husband and I have a 24-year-old developmentally disabled son who lives with us. Three months ago, he met a nice girl at the mental health program he attends. They hold hands, go to the movies
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and occasionally smooch. Recently, “Jasper” had a mark on his neck. We were over at a friend’s house for dinner when my best friend noticed the mark. She then proceeded to tell me I should consider getting Jasper “fixed.” At first, I wasn’t sure I’d heard her correctly, so I asked her to repeat it. I am shocked that she thinks I should have my son sterilized. Jasper is diagnosed with ADD and Asperger’s syndrome. According to his mental health counselor, he could someday be married, have children and lead a productive, independent life. How should I respond to my friend about her suggestion? When she made it, I didn’t know what to say. — Speechless Dear Speechless: If you still want to maintain the friendship with the woman, tell her what your son’s mental health counselor said. But first, if you haven’t already, make sure Jasper clearly understands everything he needs to know to protect himself and his nice girlfriend from premature parenthood.
Unusual GERD symptoms plague reader Dear Dr. Gott: I was prescribed omeprazole 20 milligrams daily following an upper endoscopy. I have been taking this medication for almost a year and have been told that it inhibits the absorption of calcium. I was diagnosed with GERD and a hiatal hernia, plus two small stomach ulcers. I’m a 62-year-old female and have in the past been prescribed Evista, which my doctor took me off after one year and a sufficient bonedensity test. Should I continue to take the omeprazole? I have severe stomach cramps that are debilitating for about three days and also vomiting about once a month, even with the medication. Dear Reader: Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when the muscle that separates the stomach from the esophagus fails to close properly or is weakened, allowing a backwash of stomach acid into the esophagus. Hiatal hernia occurs as a result of increased abdominal pressure caused
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by sudden physical exertion, vomiting, coughing, obesity, increased abdominal pressure and excess fluid in the abdomen. A small 2002 study of 18 women over the age of 65 reported the concomitant use of omeprazole with calcium carbonate when taken without food decreased calcium absorption in elderly women. It contradicted a study a few years earlier from Tufts in which omeprazole was found not to interfere with calcium, zinc or phosphorous absorption. The medication your physician recommended is to reduce the amount of acid produced.
IN THE STARS Your Birthday, May 19; Many opportunities will come your way in the year ahead, but whether or not you will take advantage of any of them will be up to you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Unless you are diligent regarding how you spend your money, you are likely to get careless. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Being attracted to items of novel artistic expression might cause you to focus on goals that are full of empty promises. CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Be on guard should an associate who has barely noticed you in the past suddenly takes an interest. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Take care when involved in a collective endeavor. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - It’s good to set big goals, but failure is likely to result if one is more than you can handle. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - You’ll fare far better if you focus only on your own efforts. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - When it comes to your financial affairs, there is a good chance you could be a bit of a dreamer today. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - Your optimistic spirit is wonderful, but it might not be one of your better days to go shopping. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - A serious issue about which you might be a bit too complacent could drift off. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - Owing to the mishandling of your funds, this could be another one of those days when you find yourself broke. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - If you let your guard down you could end up making a poor impression. ARIES (March 21-April 19) - In seeking a bit of excitement, you might go overboard with flirting.
4B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, May 19, 2010 4B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2010
LOCAL
Support Rutherford’s growing food movement
The local food movement is sweeping the nation by storm. From coast to coast, communities are coming together in support of more locally based, self-reliant food economies – ones in which sustainable food production, processing, distribution, and consumption is integrated to enhance the economic, environmental and social health of the local area. Consumers are beginning to express a real preference for knowing where their food
Honor Continued from Page 2B
Tanesh McDowell, Paige McIntyre, Meghan Melton, Michael Ogden, Katlyn Owens, Aubrey Petty, Ariel Simmons, Brittany Swink, Lily Taylor, Ashanna Thompson, Irvin Washington, Bryson Williams, Ireland Wilson, Kevon Wood. 4th grade Faith Boone, Kahjii Brown, Kelsey Cook, Hannah Dorsey, Destiny England, Michael Hensley, Kyler Henderson, Mashaila Hines, Reginald Hines, Cheyenne Moore, Kayla Nanney, Issaac O’Dell, Kendra Ross, Josh Ruppe, Jacob Smith, Jericho Toney, Brandy Wallace, Brooklyn Wallace. 5th grade Emily Bailey, Allison Benton, Johnnie Conner, Kelly Davis, Austin Dorsey, Kiana Forney, Zeth Fortune, Wyatt Frazer-Somoza, Noell Greene, Karsyn Guffey, Brandon Jones, Jordan Laws, Gracie McCombs, Tyric McDowell, Jose Rodriguez, Ben Ross, Sagar Sheth, Jori Whiteside, Karla Vazquez.
Sunshine Elementary
The fifth six weeks honor roll at Sunshine Elementary School has been announced by Neil Higgins, principal.
comes from and how it was produced, and they’re spending more of their food dollar directly with local farmers. NC Cooperative Extension supports this trend, and is providing technical assistance to farmers and organizational support to the Rutherford County Farmers’ Market and other direct marketing efforts. I encourage you to make a personal commitment to shop the farmers market or
Those students named to the list are: A - Honor Roll 3rd grade Hannah Epley, Rachel Hollifield, J.T Waters. 4th grade Will Mann, Michael Mull, David Westbrook. 5th grade Adam Barnette, Brandon Biggerstaff, Sydney Williams. B – Honor Roll 3rd grade Laine Bailey, Travis Beaty, Ashley Birchfield, Chris Carpenter, Heather Golden, Kally Green, Addie Harris, Cailin Herman, Storm Johnson, Trent Matheny, Kamryn McDonald, Caitlin Melton, Hunter Robinson, C..J Sturgeon, Christian Walker, Ashlyn Westbrook, Cheyenne Yelton, Ariana YoungHolycross. 4th grade Melynda Bowen, Lauren Davis, Ethan Grayson, Hayden Hamrick, Preston Helton, Molly Higgins, Skyler Hoyle, Billy Hurdt, Trent Johnston, Clayton Padgett, Garrett Padgett, Jacob Penson, Heather Putman, Tanner Thomas, Katy Walker, Colin Watts, Grayson Wright. 5th grade Richie Bink, Jaden Bostic, Amy Collins, Jeremiah Earls, Amtillah Ghaleb, Brooke Greene, Laney Kelley, Angela Sayre, Samantha Steed, Renee Sturgeon, Emma Toney, Cassidy Upton, Mason Walker, Nicholas Workman.
visit a local farmer’s roadside stand or pick-your-own operation this year.
amazing variety of the freshest, best-tasting fruits & vegetables available anywhere.
In doing so, you will be making food buying choices that are good for you and the local community. Including more fresh fruits & vegetables in your diet can help you maintain a healthier weight and reduce your risk for several chronic diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and stroke. Local farmers grow an
When you shop with them you’re putting the whole food dollar into their pocket, where it is projected to turn over an average of six times before it leaves Rutherford. County. This strengthens the local economy, sustains family farms, preserves open space, and protects the natural environment.
Mt Vernon/Ruth Elementary The fifth six weeks honor roll at Mt. Vernon/Ruth Elementary School has been announced by Keith Ezell, principal. Those students named to the list are: A Honor Roll 3rd Grade Haley Chavez, Sierra Lewis, Elisabeth Norris, Tradd Richardson, Sadie Scripps, Trinity Wilkiins. 4th Grade Jace Crowe, Victoria Dinh, Jacalyn Poole, Blakely Robbins, Olivia Turner. B Honor Roll 3rd Grade Terry Cardwell, Ethan Cooper, Jasmine Dinh, Cassidy Ellenburg, Jacob Fry, Abigail Hamrick, Rachel Lane, Matthew Long, Alex McFadden Damian Maher, Kinsley Mayse, Jeremiah Morrow, MaKayla Redmon, Savannah Redmon, Bennett Ruff, Patrick Ward, Dennis Yelton. 4th Grade Danielle Ensley, Anna Gainey, Adam Hudson, Lydia McMahan, Eli Morrison, Jamie Owens, Rachel Parker, Michael Price, Tripper Reynolds, Colton Shelton, Tyler Weaver, Haley White, Caleb Wood. 5th Grade Matthew Bailey, Kanaan Brock, Kinsley Buchanan, Alina Chavez, Samantha Ellenburg, Victoria Gutierrez, Matthew Lattimore, Spencer Norris,
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Pinnacle Elementary The fifth six weeks honor roll at Pinnacle Elementary School has been announced by LaRonda L. Whiteside, principal. Those students named to the list are: A Honor Roll 3rd grade Dixie Fortenberry, Tyler Holland. 4th grade Sidney Campbell, Callie Dalton, Brooke Hargett, Mayden McDaniel, Madison Pressley, Haley Stackpole, Julia Teears, Noah Thornton, Gage Whitaker, Emily Williams. 5th grade Melissa Alexander, Drew Fier, Cindy Whitener. A/B Honor Roll 3rd grade Sydnee Arrowood, Rebekah Atchley, Lindsey Byars, Justin Craig, Pandora Flack, Katlynn Hansford, Jacob Hardin, Joshua Hargett, Austin Henderson, Klaire Jackson, Noah Larson, Anna Lawson, Emma Russell, Mariah Seebode Kennedy, Haley Toms, John Torvinen, Joseph Whitener 4th grade Kathryn Alton, Jessie Aroche Rios, Taylor Bridges, Tyler Brown, Brittany Carr, Robert Clapper, Lauren Cole, Gregory Cope, Madison Crain, Seth Griffin, Noah Hipp, Malik Hipp-Smith, Jayden Holland, Scarlett
Rutherford County’s growing local food movement. Nourish your body, mind and spirit. Connect with the local community and make food shopping the pleasant experience it should be! Get to know the people who grow your food. Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, meet up with friends, and take the kids along (they may even learn something about production agriculture). Doing your grocery shopping right here at home offers something for everyone.
Hollifield, Kodi McMinn, Akiera Rogers, Karen Russell, Kristen Searcy, Taylor Sentz, Kedgren Ware, Eva Wilson 5th grade Adam Brown, Emily Case, Samantha Crain, Emily Fleming, Haven Fleming, Dominic Gardella, Tyler Harris, Cara Johnson, Emily Lane, Kelsey Ledford, Casey Lewis, Alecia Martin, Mallorie McCollum, Autumn McEntire, Krystal Moore, Teirra Murray, Savannah Parton, Madison Roach, Rusty Sanders, Ciarra Shetley, James Teears, Leah Williamson.
Rutherfordton Elementary
The fifth six weeks honor roll at Rutherfordton Elementary School has been announced by Linda Edgerton, principal. Those students named to the list are: A Honor Roll 3rd Grade Maya Barber, Logan Bridges, Mackenzie Ingle, Jacob Knox, Timothy Marshall, Logan Mathis, Mayce Mattox, Jacob Vess 4th Grade Corine Barnes, Mark Contreras, Devine Dezio, Justin Duff, Savannah Gillie, Isaac Hughes, Emma Hutchins, Christian Keller, Miranda McGinnis, Charmee Miller, Kristen Moore, Katie Rumfelt, Will Scofield, Zach Scofield 5th Grade Garrett Blanton, Preston Byrd, Burt Hamrick, Krisjaria Haynie, Grant
Hernandez, Noah Lawing, Charity Salyers, Emily Yelton B Honor Roll 3rd Grade Michael Brown, Trevor Byrd, Nell Bentley Camp, Nathan Craig, Mark Crane, Caitlin Dailey, Hannah Fox, Morgan Hill, Chelsea McEntire, Sarah McMahan, Brad Nelon, Henry Ni, Allison Oates, Matthew Orasing, Loki Ryan, William Salyers, Jessica Walker, Victoria Wiles, Owen Wilson 4th Grade Martin Barrella, Zander Bell, Joey Daigle, Mackenzie Epley, Landen Lane, Jacob Laughter, Sam McArthur, Holly Newton, Nick Owenbey, Jacqueline Porter, Shyon Randolph, Rose Robertson, Kristen Shehan, Mason Shields, Madison Silva, Jalen Singleton, Savannah Smith, Parker Smoak, Makiah Staley, Taylor Stofer, Caroline Terry, Jacob Terry, Taylor Toney, Michael Turner, Harley Upton, Lauren Vermeulen, Wesley Wells, Kenley Wilson, Lorenzo Woods 5th Grade Kelsey Anderson, Zeb Bachelor, Alyssa Bechtel, Allye Butler, Kayleigh Conner, John Deaver, Markus Emory, Tiahna Guyan, Blake Hardin, Ricki Head, Taylor Koon, Brittany Lynch, Skylar Moran, Keri Morris, Seth Parton, Dakotah Price, Allison Pyatt, Benjy Rodriguez , Tristan Roos, Abby Roper, Jason Rose, Kaley Stanley, Kristen Turner
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2 & 3 BR Close to downtown Rfdtn. D/w, stove, refrig., w/d hook up. No pets! 287-0733
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.
3BR/2BA single level town home, with attached garage, great neighborhood, conveniently located inside Rfdtn city limits. No pets! 828-429-4288
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1 & 2BR APTS Spindale and East High areas. Some utilities included. $300-$360/mo.
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3BR/1BA House Central h/a, stove and refrig. $500/month + $400 dep. No pets! 245-5703 or 286-8665
Nice 2BR/1BA Spindale. Stove, refrig. $400/mo + dep. Call 429-6670
Ellenboro (3) 3BR Homes $695/$850. Rfdtn 1 & 2BR Apts. $350/$400. Spindale 1, 2 & 3BR Apts. $375/$560. Rentals Unlimited 245-7400
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2BR/1BA House in Spindale. Cent. h/a, range, refrig. No pets! $450/mo. + ref’s. & dep. Call 429-4323
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
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IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY MATTHEW W. KOLODZIK AND WIFE, JULIE L. KOLODZIK DATED April 25, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 902, PAGE 144, RUTHERFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, TO BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORP, TRUSTEE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust executed by MATTHEW W. KOLODZIK AND WIFE, JULIE L. KOLODZIK dated April 25, 2006 to BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee for BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, recorded in Book 902, Page 144, RUTHERFORD County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of RUTHERFORD County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of RUTHERFORD and State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being known and designated as Lot 59 as shown on the Map of South Mountain Peaks, Phase Three, as recorded in Plat Book 27, Pages 56 through 59, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION: Lot 59 South Mountain Peaks Subdivision, Otterbrook Trail Bostic NC 28018 DATE OF SALE: May 20, 2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:30 A.M. LOCATION OF SALE: RUTHERFORD County Courthouse RECORD OWNER(S): Matthew W. Kolodzik and Julie L. Kolodzik TERMS OF THE SALE: (1) This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-of-ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies. (2) The property is being sold "as is". Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property. Further, the undersigned Substitute Trustee makes no title warranties with respect to the title to the property. (3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Register of Deeds and any final court and/or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale. (4) At the time of the sale, the highest bidder will be required to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period. (5) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. (6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession, by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. This the 21st day of April, 2010. SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. _______________________________________ Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 (919) 250-2000 CBM 97392213
2BR house, central h/a, Rfdtn area. $400/mo + $200 dep. Call 828-286-9383
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Land For Sale 14+ ACRES with mountain views over 1500 ft. of road frontage. Located near Lake Lure. $65,900 248-1681 or 704-472-0191
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Mobile Homes For Rent 1 & 2BR Stove, refrig., cable, lawn service & trash incld. Deposit required. No cats! Long term only! Call 453-0078 or 447-4526 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
2 Story 5BR/3.5BA at Ocean Lakes. Sleeps 16. View at www. beachhaven1885. weebly.com 447-2506
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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@
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NORTH CAROLINA RUTHERFORD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE REMOVAL OF APPROXIMATELY EIGHT GRAVES FROM AN UNNAMED FAMILY PLOT CEMETERY LOCATED ON PROPERTY NOW OWNED BY STONECUTTER MILLS CORPORATION, LOCATED IN RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, STATE PROJECT/WBS NO. 34400.2.2, PARCEL NO. 034, I.D. NO. R-2233AA.
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6B â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2010 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE 10-SP-172 UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by James M. Morrow, Jr. and Lynda T. Morrow, dated the 4th day of March, 2008, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina, in Book 998 at Page 385 and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out 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 undersigned Substitute Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the County Courthouse of Rutherford County, in the city of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, at 11:00 A.M. on the 2nd day of June, 2010, all that certain parcel of land, more particularly described as follows:
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IMPROVEMENTS: House and lot/Condominium/or Lot LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Situate, lying and being in Union Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being Lot Number Seventeen (17) of the Lawson Allen Subdivision as shown on map by Clyde Sorrels and being part of that property as described in Deed recorded in Deed Book 349, Page 255, Rutherford County Registry, and lying on the North side of Sunset Drive and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin, said iron pin being the Northwest corner of Lot Number Seventeen (17) and in the common line of R. B. McBrayer and being located South 88-3/4 degrees East 331 feet, South 89-1/2 degrees East 54 feet from an iron pin being the original Northwest corner of the Lawson Allen tract; and running thence with the common line of Lot Sixteen (16) South 4 degrees West 236 feet to an iron pin in the Northern edge of Sunset Drive; thence with the Northern margin of Sunset Drive South 87 degrees East 100 feet to an iron pin common corner of Lot Eighteen (18); thence running with the common line of Lot Eighteen (18) North 4 degrees East 237 feet to an iron pin same being in McBrayer's line and being the Northeast corner of Lot Seventeen (17); thence with McBrayer's line North 89-1/2 degrees West 100 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING. THIS conveyance is subject to the following restrictions: 1. No mobile home or trailer shall be allowed on said property. Being the same and identical property conveyed to James M. Morrow, Jr., and wife, Lynda T. Morrow, by a deed recorded in Deed Book 382 at Page 405, Rutherford County Registry.
Notice & Disclaimer: The listed street address may be incorrect and is stated hereby for informational and reference purposes only. The Substitute Trustee makes no certifications or warranties that said street address is accurate or correct. It is each potential bidder's duty to determine with his/her own title examination that said street address is correct and matches the above legal description. The above legal description describes the property being sold and shall be controlling. PRESENT RECORD OWNERS as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to posting the notice are James M. Morrow, Jr. and Lynda T. Morrow Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. In the event that this sale is one of residential real property with less than 15 rental units, an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to NCGS §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. 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. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of forty-five (45) cents per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308 (a)(1). This sale is also subject to any applicable county and/or state land transfer and/or revenue tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for such tax. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS". Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the Deed of Trust/Security Instrument, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee of the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, encumbrances of record, including prior Deeds of Trust. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or certified check made payable to the Substitute Trustee (no personal checks) for five percent (5%) of the purchase price or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, at the time of the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all remaining amounts are due immediately. 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 their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, EXCEPT AS STATED BELOW IN THE INSTANCE OF BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.
The Caudle Law Firm, P.A., Substitute Trustee By: David R. Caudle President & Attorney at Law State Bar Number 6075 2101 Rexford Road, Suite 165W Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 http://www.caudlelawfirm.com
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Lula Southell Wood, dated the 21st day of December, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina, in Book 934 at Page 872 and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out 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 undersigned Substitute Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the County Courthouse of Rutherford County, in the city of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, at 11:00 A.M. on the 2nd day of June, 2010, all that certain parcel of land, more particularly described as follows: IMPROVEMENTS: House and lot/Condominium/or Lot LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Being a part of the land described in a Deed recorded in Deed Book 129, at page 519 Rutherford County Registry: Beginning at a stake in the Old Harris Road in the Robbins (now R. F. McNair) and Tate line, thence with said line North 87 degrees West 295 feet to a stake, thence South 14 degrees East 150 feet to a stake thence South 87 degrees East 295 feet to a stake in the Harris Road, thence with the road, North 14 degrees West 150 feet to the beginning, containing 1 acres, more or less. ADDITIONAL POSSIBLE STREET ADDRESS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY: 180 Jack McKinney Road, Forest City, NC 28043
ADDITIONAL POSSIBLE STREET ADDRESS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY: 180 Sunset Drive, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
This the 12th day of May, 2010.
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE 10-SP-166
Notice & Disclaimer: The listed street address may be incorrect and is stated hereby for informational and reference purposes only. The Substitute Trustee makes no certifications or warranties that said street address is accurate or correct. It is each potential bidder's duty to determine with his/her own title examination that said street address is correct and matches the above legal description. The above legal description describes the property being sold and shall be controlling. PRESENT RECORD OWNERS as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to posting the notice are Lula Southell Wood and Spouse, if any Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. In the event that this sale is one of residential real property with less than 15 rental units, an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to NCGS §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. 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. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of forty-five (45) cents per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308 (a)(1). This sale is also subject to any applicable county and/or state land transfer and/or revenue tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for such tax. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS". Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the Deed of Trust/Security Instrument, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee of the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, encumbrances of record, including prior Deeds of Trust. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or certified check made payable to the Substitute Trustee (no personal checks) for five percent (5%) of the purchase price or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, at the time of the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all remaining amounts are due immediately. 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 their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, EXCEPT AS STATED BELOW IN THE INSTANCE OF BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This the 12th day of May, 2010. The Caudle Law Firm, P.A., Substitute Trustee By: David R. Caudle President & Attorney at Law State Bar Number 6075 2101 Rexford Road, Suite 165W Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 http://www.caudlelawfirm.com
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