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Farmers’ Market offers local variety Page 7A East Rutherford graduating seniors stand proudly before a cheering audience of family and friends during the 2010 Graduation ceremony held Saturday evening at East Rutherford High School

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FOREST CITY — The Class of 2010 at East Rutherford High School graduates heard its classmates talk about dreams, past, present and future, when the class gathered at Brian Harrill Stadium for commencement exercises at 8 p.m.

There was very little relief from near-90 degree heat for graduates and their families as they gathered to mark a new chapter in the lives of the graduating seniors.

Senior class president, Sally Harrill, welcomed her 170 class members, family and friends.

Rutherford County Schools Superintendent Janet Mason presented diplomas, assisted by Principal Tony K. Smith and Assistant Principal Kelly E. Owen.

The East High School Chorus and faculty presented “Like An Eagle,” accompanied by

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Tyler Dobbins, along with fellow classmates, waits in excited anticipation moments before the start of the commencement Saturday.

FOREST CITY — Six months after it was filed, the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy lawsuit against the Rutherford County Board of Education will be heard in court Monday.

TJCA is suing RCS for more than $900,000 that the charter school says it is owed by the county school system.

According to a release on the suit sent by the RCS Board in January, TJCA is suing for money that derives from revenues restricted by the federal and state government to provide specific services to very young children in Rutherford County from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds before those children reach school age.

The release, issued by RCS Board Chair John Mark Bennett, also said that over the past three years TJCA has received more than $1.2 million in direct payments from RCS, derived primarily from tax dollars allocated to the RCS by the Rutherford County Commissioners as requried by law.

In a story printed in January about the case, TJCA Attorney Richard Vinroot of Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson in Charlotte said RCS has underfunded TJCA systemically over the past four years and that RCS should be “required to pay the money they owe. We are asking for all the money of the past four years.”

A letter from the TJCA Board to RCS was sent Nov. 11, 2009, making demand for payment of the money. The letter cited General Statute that requires “the local school system (i.e., RCS) to transfer all monies it has budgeted in the current expense fund pro rata to the charter school (i.e., TJCA.”

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FOREST CITY — In perfect acapella harmony, Carolina Jasmine sang Alison Krauss’s “Down to the River to Pray” before a small audience gathered for an interview of the group — just named Junior Champions of the prestigious Fiddler’s Grove Convention.

They sang and picked three weeks ago at the bluegrass convention in Union Grove and made history by becoming the first all-girls band to claim the champi-

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onship in their respective age category.

To describe band members Danielle Yother, 10, Carley Arrowood, 13, Autumn Arrowood, 11, Katie McEntire, 11, and Sarah Davis, 8, as being ecstatic after claiming the championship, is an understatement.

As only little girls can do they talked about how they “were back stage squeezing each other, jumping up and down,” said Autumn. “Everybody else was around us just sitting there and we’re jumping up and down.”

For the competition at Fiddler’s Grove,

Carolina Jasmine played “Orange Blossom Special” featuring Danielle on guitar; Carley, fiddle; Autumn, mandolin; Katie, banjo; and Sara, bass.

All the girls live in the Gilkey area except Danielle, who lives near Pickens, S.C. Three of the band members are cousins and are related to Dennis McEntire, who organized Carolina Jasmine, and has taught most of them to play. The cousins are siblings Carley and Autumn and Please see Jasmine, Page 6A

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The Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church choir sang at the Multi-Cultural Festival at Hardin Park, Forest City, rendering gospel songs before a crowd of more than 100 people at about 11 a.m. Saturday. Food and craft vendors, information booths, live music, free ice cream and train rides were all a part of the annual event.

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Junior Marshals Jordan Hawkins, chief, Whitney Callahan, Jennifer Fuller, Taylor Greene, Ryan Harris, Rebecca Hill, Haley Holland, Thomas Horne, Emily Hutchins, Abigail Lynch, Amber Marlowe, Victoria Murray, Bianna Robertson, C.J. Sappenfield, Macey Strickland and Megan Walker led the class into the stadium, following the faculty and staff at East.

Valedictorian Sally Harrill addressed fellow graduates on the topic, “Dream On” and Salutatorian Chelsea Alex Rush shared “Dream Weavers” and honor student, Jessica Leanne Swink, spoke about “Sweet Dreams”.

“Dreams are what begin to define us, especially when we are still children,” Swink said. “In America, we are taught to reach for our potential and conquer our dreams. We are told at an especially young age that we can reach whatever dreams we set before us. In school, we learn of Orville and Wilbur Wright who had the incredible dream of flying. This dream was ridiculed by the general public, but still they kept striving toward this goal. One day, they achieved this dream, took flight, and proved that dreams can become a reality.”

Swink went on to encourage her fellow classmates to strive for any dream they had when they were young.

“Do you remember dreaming of being a doctor or an astronaut?” Swink said. “Maybe a dancer or a firefighter? Every one of us has a special ability that could evolve into a career.”

Rush reminded classmates of those who have been personal “Dream Weavers” throughout their academic journey.

“Be it the story line of an inspiring movie, a particular event, or simple words of encouragement from a parent, teacher, or principal, something has sparked dreams within each of us,” Rush said.

“Because of these dreams, we, the Class of 2010, are now waiting to take the final steps of our high school careers.”

Rush urged classmates to keep those dreams alive, through adversity and heartache.

“The paths we have begun have not and will not always be easy,” Rush said. “As Cavaliers, we have felt the sting of disappointment, but also the blissful victories of accomplishment ... Now, let us continue to remember our sweet dreams of childhood passions as well as the dreams we have discovered as Cavaliers as an impetus to conquer all which we encounter and always dream on.”

Harrill also looked to dreams to inspire her classmates and fellow graduates — with a little help from rock band Aerosmith.

“Here, at East Rutherford, we have reached the threshold of our futures,” Harrill said. “The time is now. We must make our dreams come true. In the words of Aerosmith, ‘half my life is in books’, written pages lived and learned from fools and from sages, you know it’s true all the things come back to you.’ Parents, teachers, and community leaders are the sages who have grounded us into where we are now. It is up to us to take this learning to the pinnacle as we become tomorrow’s doctors, lawyers, missionaries, educators, armed servicemen, mechanics, homemakers, scientists, and electricians. What is a vision to us now can become a reality tomorrow as long as we remember our roots.”

The 2010 class officers are President Sally Harrill; Vice President Chelsea Rush and Secretary/treasurer, Walt Washburn.

Contact Gordon via e-mail at jgordon@thedigitalcourier. com.

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By JESSICA OSBORNE Daily Courier Correspondent

FOREST CITY — Approximately 150 eighth graders from Chase Middle school worked on a project with volunteers from the Rutherford County Quilt Guild. Together they made 83 teddy bears for children at the Victory Junction Gang, a camp for kids ages 7 to 15 with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses and disabilities.

Chase Middle business teachers Dr. Sharon Willets and Lori Means wrote a Learn and Serve Grant for materials to make the teddy bears and in January they began the project.

Means decided to pursue a project for Victory Junction Gang after hearing about the camp from her dad, Jimmy Means of Forest City, Jimmy Means Racing and former NASCAR driver.

Willets and Means met with Nadine Moore of the Rutherford County Quilt Guild to ask their cooperation for the project. The project was completed in several different stages prior to receiving the grant to start working on the bears.

The $900 grant was awarded to them by Janice Baynard, director of Federal Programs for Rutherford County Schools. The grant was used to purchase all the material and stuffing for the bears.

“We bought the fabric and traced and cut out the pattern pieces,” said Means.

“And our local quilt guild sewed the bear bodies together for us. They gave us the bear bodies back, and we stuffed all of the bears and slip-stitched them-kind of like our own ‘bear factory.”

Students worked in an assembly-line as they traced the pattern of the bear on freezer paper so the pattern could be ironed on instead of using pins. Along with stuffing the bears and stitching them up, the students also

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Eighth graders (l-r) Joy Wingo, Kelsey Spurlin, Kaylee Campbell, Christiana Jimenez, Liz Splawn, Tylin Littlejohn, Devyn Gowan, Hannah Mitchem, Tucker Henderson, and Eric Davis stand in front of the Victory Junction Gang truck donated by Taylor Swift as they show off the bears they made to be donated to the camp.

tied bows on them.

The bears were based on a generic pattern without eyes so they were uniformed and at least half of their bodies had to be black and white checkered to match the racing theme of the camp.

Means asked her students to write a mission statement for their project after taking a look at the mission statement on the Victory Junction Gang website. Students also looked at different code of ethics for different companies and applied some of the same ethics to the project and presented it to the class in a power point to show others how the project would run. Each group working on the project received credit for their classroom studies.

“When we showed the video to the kids we were really surprised at all the positive feedback the kids gave about wanting to do the project,” said Willets.

The teddy bears, along with $30 raised by the students, were donated to the camp located in Randleman.

Camp representative Carolyn Mullins, VP of Medical Services for Victory

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Junction, picked up the bears Monday.

“I can’t tell you how much this donation means to us and the kids who will return home after a week of camp,” said Mullins to the students.

Mullins drove up to the middle school in a hot pink truck that was donated to the camp by country artist Taylor Swift, who had received it as a birthday gift.

The truck had also been signed by Swift, who comes to the camp to volunteer and will give out concert tickets to kids who attend the camp.

Students gathered in the gym at 9:15 a.m. Monday to show the bears Mullins and listen to her talk about the camp. They loaded the bears in the truck for Mullins. The bears will be taken camp and given to the kids on Sunday for the next week of camp.

“Students who didn’t seem to be motivated by other things really got into this project,” said Means.

“It was really good to see how excited they were about the project. We really wanted them to see there are other things out there and hope that they’ll want to continue

to do this.”

Tucker Henderson, who was particularly passionate about the project, asked if he could stay longer to help.

“I was glad to help out,” said Henderson. “It felt good to help the chronically ill kids and to give back to the community.”

Victory Junction Gang was founded in 2004 by NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and his wife to honor their late son Adam.

As a member of Paul Newman’s Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, Victory Junction serves children and families from North and South Carolina, and Virginia. The camp offers complete medical care to all the campers who attend. Around 96 children are expected to attend the camp weekly over the summer.

“These kids may not have a lot of time left on earth and it felt really good to give back to them,” said eighth grader Joy Wingo.

Contact Osborne via e-mail at josborne@thedigitalcourier.com.

RUTH — The vote was unanimous this week as Commissioners Jim Goode and Mike Ellenboro and Mayor Don Baynard approved the town’s 2010-11 fiscal year budget.

With a tax rate of 26 cents per $100 property valuation, the $172,190.84 budget reflects very little changes from last year.

The administration budget totals $89,790; capital outlay is $7,000 for improvements and equipment. The administration budget also includes $25,000 for the town’s Christmas decorations/light expenses.

The fire department budget is $23,000 as the town contracts its fire services with the town of Rutherfordton.

There is $19,900 budgeted for the street department that includes its street lights, signal lights, street maintenance and traffic control.

The sanitation department includes $5,000 for recycle contracted services, $21,000 for garbage contracted services and $6,500 for landfill fees.

Revenues are expected to include the $67,500 in property taxes; $11,000 in franchise tax and $11,000 in Powell Bill allocations and about $24,000 in sales and use tax. Commissioners also approved $36,490 from the fund balance to balance the budget.

Commissioners received official documents regarding their recent ethics training, required by the state and the board adopted the model code of ethics.

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Our Views Variety may be key for education

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hen Lt. Governor Walter Dalton presented the Joining Our Businesses and Schools Commission report to a legislative panel this week he again made clear to state lawmakers that education is critical for North Carolina’s future.

The JOBS Commission report put great emphasis on the early college high schools, including Rutherford County’s REaCH. These schools are having a positive impact and could be a major part of the state’s education future.

“North Carolina is leading the nation in re-defining the traditional concepts of high school and college,” Dalton told lawmakers.

Dalton noted that the JOBS Commission’s challenge was to look for innovative ways to educate our children, to get businesses involved in the process and to ensure that our children are being prepared for 21st Century jobs.

The JOBS Commission has already made several legislative recommendations to the legislature, including a pilot school program and policies to give these innovative schools more freedom and flexibility.

That North Carolina must do more to help prepare its young people for the world is obvious.

What these ideas demonstrate is one of the first efforts in the state’s public school reform efforts to recognize that a one-size-fits-all approach to education will not work.

We need our traditional schools and they need to be better, but we also need to try some of these other ideas as well.

Revenue Department loved, hated RALEIGH – It’s an odd lovehate relationship, this thing between North Carolina legislators and the state Department of Revenue.

Bring in the money that legislators love to spend, and it’s all kisses and hugs. Generate complaints about delayed refunds or unfair tax bills, and the arrows fly.

The love-hate stuff has never been more apparent than during the past year.

Back in January, legislators cheered when the department and its secretary, Ken Lay, announced that it had collected better than $420 million in back taxes from multi-state corporations that had been shifting income to other states. The amount was $277 million more than had been budgeted, the result of companies settling up after Wal Mart lost a lawsuit over disputed taxes.

Legislators were so happy with the result that they asked for more. The budget bills coming out of the House and Senate spent $110 million based on the stepped-up collections.

The Senate budget bill contained another provision, though, that wasn’t quite so friendly to the department.

The provision, put into the bill by Democratic Sen. Dan

Today in North Carolina Scott Mooneyham

Clodfelter of Charlotte, would limit when the department can hammer taxpayers with 10- and 25-percent penalties for failure to pay their fair share of taxes.

Clodfelter, co-chair of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, also filed a separate bill to do the same thing.

He’s upset that Lay (no relation to the Enron guy) and his tax collectors are able to impose penalties, thanks to that Wal Mart decision, after forcing something known as a consolidated return.

The consolidated return allows tax collectors to look at a company’s entire revenue stream, and then apportion North Carolina’s share of tax liability.

Clodfelter argues that it is unfair to impose penalties because multi-state corporations aren’t required to file the consolidated returns until they are notified of a problem. They don’t know their true tax liability until the consolidated returns are filed.

He compares the department’s practice to a police officer hand-

ing out speeding tickets on a road with no posted speed limit.

Lay says the penalties are an incentive for companies not to hide income. And he makes another point that should concern legislators: “If this gets passed, that $110 million goes away,” The money is no reason for tax collectors to treat anyone unfairly, even giant, multi-state corporations that aren’t always viewed so favorably by the public.

But corporations that shift income, typically to states that have no state income tax, have brought these circumstances on themselves. For years, internal documents have circulated around the Legislative Building showing how accounting firms pitch blatant tax dodges promising companies the ability to avoid millions in tax liability.

And they are dodges, not legitimate deductions or charges. Wal Mart set up a real estate trust in another state, then used income earned here to pay rent to itself.

Mall retailer The Limited paid its out-of-state holding company fees to use its own name.

If you’re sympathetic to that kind of thing, perhaps you’d like a Bernie Madoff poster to hang on the wall.

Mooneyham is executive director of the Capitol Press Association.

The urgency is here for God’s people to repent Why is it so difficult for us to face the truth, the whole truth?

When God confronted Adam and Eve in the garden, a poignant insight into human nature was made manifest. Adam’s initial response was,” the woman you gave me.”

Pass the buck Adam; that will solve everything and solve our dilemma. Then going to the woman and confronting her, she replies, “the serpent deceived me and I did eat.”

God knew the origin of it all and that is why he cursed the serpent. The blame game had begun.

Jesus said “You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.”

Freedom is the hearts desire and true freedom will not lead to spiritual or fleshly bondage. Sin is the antitheses to God’s plan for His creation. The reason God hates or despises sin is He knows what it does to us just as a parent knows what will happen to their teenager who drinks and drives.

Sin is not simply the breaking of a set of rules. Sin is not God keeping score and when weighed in the balances, good outweighing the bad: that is works and we are not saved by works alone. Sin

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is an act that springs from the heart that breaks our relationship with God. Our God is a jealous God. Many avoid confrontation these days. Pastors are fearful to preach the whole counsel of God so they are not pastors or shepherds at all. Political correctness has flooded the church and no one should come to church and be made to feel uncomfortable.

The Word of God, if not preached fully, is not the word of God at all but the word of man. Man cannot live by bread alone, the bread of man, but by every Word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil, we read in Matthew 4.

It was there His heart, character, His will and desires were made manifest. That is why we are tempted of the devil. The enemy of our soul seeks a weakness or a vulnerability to exploit.

When you take away the

truth of God’s Word, you take away the basis for judgment. Oh yes, we like grace, we love grace, we preach grace and we want grace.

Grace is just that, grace.

But looking at the word for sin, we see that is means to “miss the mark.” So what is the unmistakable mark?

Righteousness and holiness and nothing but that.

The life of Christ is the life that attains glory and resurrection. The life that Christ lived is the life we are to pattern after.

Most know the story of King David. David assumed the throne following the stubbornness of Saul and his Saul’s disobedience. David came literally out of nowhere to become the King.

David began to rest in past experiences. Yes, we were saved at a time in the past, but we must rely today on God’s help and the power of the Holy Spirit. That past experience opens a door to us that brings us into the Kingdom of God. But we are given daily bread, as we pray in the Lord’s Prayer, to see us through this day. Jesus said,” Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” We need fresh manna each day.

David saw the beautiful Bathsheba bathing atop her home. David’s heart became filled with lust, he sent for her and lay with her. Upon David learning that she became pregnant and that Bathsheba was married to Uriah, and knowing that he was the father, David had Uriah placed in the heat of the battle and made sure he would die. David sought to cover his own sin by his own hand.

Do we not seek to do the same thing? Do we not look to do the same thing? Do we become our own jury or judge and dismiss the case and the convicting power of the Spirit?

David, after having Uriah killed, was confronted by the prophet Nathan.

What is crucial to note here is David’s response to this indictment against him.

Often we make excuses like Adam or Eve. Often we defer or deflect blame. We think everyone does it, I am not perfect, God understands, or some other fledgling excuse, but not David. What was David’s response? Simply this, “I have sinned against the Lord.”

Well now wait a minute.

Bathsheba shouldn’t have been bathing where David could see her. Maybe David

had a spat with his wife or David had the right to do this as king. No, none of that works with God. If you really want to understand the work of the Spirit in the church, see how the prophets in the Old Testament spoke and acted for God. They are a picture of how God confronts us with the truth of who Jesus is but also of our relationship with God the Holy Spirit.

All too often we wonder why things are amiss in our lives. Could it be that we have conceived it in our minds?

If it is born of the Spirit is will last, it will remain. That is why the prophet said that all would be shaken in heaven and earth to see what will remain after the shaking.

The world is being shaken.

Do not be afraid for all these things must come to pass, as Jesus said.

There is much grace to be found. We cannot change what we do not see and confess. The Lord is on our side.

He will not fail us and He will bring forth the fulfillment of His kingdom. So we pray for the Kingdom of God to come, and most assuredly, His will to be done. Though our sins were as scarlet, they shall be white as snow.

The Sunday Courier, Forest City, NC, Sunday, June 13, 2010

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Obituaries Muriel Biggerstaff Muriel Pentuff Biggerstaff, 88, of Autumn Care Nursing Home in Forest City, died Friday at Hospice House.

She was a native of Rutherford County, a daughter of the late Jesse and Lillie Ruppe Pentuff.

She was retired from Tanner Company and Belk’s and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.

She was the widow of Dewitt Biggerstaff.

She is survived by a niece and several cousins.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Don Crawford officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Crowe’s Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County P.O. Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043

This sweet pup is just one of several 3-month old Blue Heeler puppies at the Rutherford County Animal Shelter on Laurel Hill Drive in Rutherfordton looking to find a good home.

The puppies can be found for adoption inside of dog kennel number two. The shelter’s hours are noon to 4 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information call 287-6025. For the Community Pet Center volunteers office call 287-7738.

Online condolences at www. crowemortuary.com

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Steve Newton Steve Malon Newton, 58, of Golden Valley, died unexpectedly at home on Friday,

Carolinas Today Man in wheelchair killed by car WINSTON-SALEM (AP) — North Carolina police are looking for an sport utility vehicle that witnesses say hit a man crossing the street in a motorized wheelchair.

The News & Record of Greensboro reported that 57-year-old Ronald Lee Watson was found Friday lying on an onramp to U.S. 52 in Winston-Salem.

Witnesses told police the silver-colored Chevrolet stopped briefly then continued onto the highway.

Officials say Watson died at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

Police are asking anyone with information to call Crimestoppers at 336-373-1000.

Man charged in fatal crash ASHEVILLE (AP) — A North Carolina man has been charged with felony hit and run in a crash that killed a motorcyclist.

The Asheville Citizen-Times reported that 22-year-old Aron Clifford Hallum turned himself in Friday and was also charged with driving with a revoked license.

Police say 36-year-old Johnnie Nelson Faircloth Jr. of Asheville died when his motorcycle was hit by a car Friday afternoon.

A female passenger on the motorcycle was injured, but those injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.

Investigators say the driver of the car ran from the accident, leaving his car and two passengers.

It was not immediately clear whether Hallum remained in jail or whether he has an attorney. A phone message left for a jail spokesman was not immediately returned Saturday.

Man pleads in sex assault case MYRTLE BEACH (AP) — A former North Carolina professor and one-time Republican candidate for Congress from South Carolina received a suspended sentence plus five years’ probation on a charge of sexually assaulting a minor 38 years ago.

The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reported that Van Jenerette entered an Alford plea Friday. It carries the same penalty as a guilty plea. Jenerette admitted only that a jury likely would convict him based on the evidence.

Jenerette’s wife, Katherine, was among nine Republicans seeking the nomination for the 1st congressional district Tuesday. That’s the same seat Van Jenerette sought in 2000.

The former instructor at Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, N.C., was charged three years ago. He maintained his innocence Friday, but said the plea was better for his family.

Company sues former CEO CHARLOTTE (AP) — A North Carolina development company is suing its former chief executive.

The Charlotte Observer reported Saturday that Crescent Resources filed the lawsuit in federal bankruptcy court in Texas last week.

That court approved the company’s plan to exit Chapter 11 protection after almost a year.

Crescent says in its lawsuit that former CEO Art Fields failed to work the full vesting period for a $2.4 million advance he was given to help pay taxes after he took an interest in the company in 2006.

The company says Fields left voluntarily in 2009 and refused to repay the money. The newspaper said Fields couldn’t be reached for comment.

Crescent Resources is a residential real estate joint venture between Duke Energy Corp. and Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund.

Trial for terror suspects delayed RALEIGH (AP) — A federal judge has pushed the trial of seven North Carolina men accused of plotting terrorist attacks back to September 2011, saying the case is too complex.

The trial of the seven men, who were arrested in July 2009, was originally set for this September, but Chief U.S. District Judge Louise Flanagan ruled Friday that the lawyers for the men will need extra time to prepare their cases.

In her order, Flanagan noted the huge amount of material defense lawyers need to examine, ranging from computer hard drives to more than 30,000 pages of documents.

Woman’s death accidental GREER, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina investigators say a 64-year-old woman killed in a house fire in April died from a heart attack.

Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger told The Greenville News on Friday that Rebecca Ann Allen also suffered from emphysema. He said her death is not suspicious.

Arson investigators have determined the fire started accidentally.

Police Notes Sheriff’s Reports n The Rutherford County

Sheriff’s Department responded to 180 E-911 calls Friday.

Rutherfordton

Forest City n The Forest City Police

Department responded to 78 E-911 calls Friday.

Arrests

EMS

n Jeffrey Dean Hoyle, 42, of 780 Withrow Road, Spindale; charged with assalt and battery; released by a $1,000 bond. (RCSD)

n Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services responded to 36 E-911 calls and rescue crews responded to nine calls Friday.

Fire Calls

Lake Lure

n Matthew Elliott Ferris, 18, of 609 Alaska Street, Spindale; charged with misdemeanor larceny; released under a $1,000 unsecured bond. (RPD)

n Lake Lure Police Department responded to four E-911 calls Friday.

n Demetrius Devon Wilkins, 26, 390 Hardin

n Forest City also responded to a vehicle fire.

n The Rutherfordton Police

Department responded to 19 E-911 calls Friday.

Spindale n The Spindale Police

Department responded to 26 E-911 calls Friday.

n Bill’s Creek, Hudlow, Ellenboro and Forest City firefighters were dispatched to vehicle accident in their respective districts.

He was the owner/operator of Steve Newton Sand and Gravel and spent his entire life in Golden Valley.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Christine Wilson of Clover, S.C. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Golden Valley United Methodist Church. Dr. Linda Stack Morgan and the Rev. Kevin Towery will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. Monday at the church prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Golden Valley United Methodist Church, PO Box 460, Bostic, NC 28018.

Washburn & Dorsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friends may sign the online guest book at www.washburndorsey. com.

Convicted killer says he’ll kill again POUND, Va. (AP) — For seven days, Robert Gleason Jr. begged correctional officers and counselors at Wallens Ridge State Prison to move his new cellmate.

The constant singing, screaming and obnoxious behavior were too much, and Gleason knew he was ready to snap.

On the eighth day — May 8, 2009 — correctional officers found 63-year-old Harvey Gray Watson Jr. bound, gagged, beaten and strangled. His death went unnoticed for 15 hours because correctional officers had falsified inmate counts at the high-security prison in southwestern Virginia.

Now, Gleason says he’ll kill again if he isn’t put to death for killing Watson, who had a history of mental illness. And he says his next victim won’t be an inmate.

“I murdered that man coldbloodedly. I planned it, and I’m gonna do it again,” the 40-year-old Gleason told The Associated Press. “Someone needs to stop it. The only way to stop me is put me on death row.”

Gleason already is serving a life sentence for killing another man. He fired his lawyers last month — they were trying to work out a deal to keep him from getting the death penalty — so he could plead guilty to capital murder. He’s vowed not to appeal his sentence if the judge sentences him to death Aug. 31.

“I did this. I deserve it,” he said. “That man, he didn’t deserve to die.”

Watson was serving a 100year sentence for killing a man and wounding two others in 1983 when he shot THE DAILY COURIER

Road, Forest City, shoplifting, concealment of goods; placed under a $500 bond.

(RCPD)

June 11, 2010.

He was a native of Rutherford County, the son of Dorothy Melton Newton of Golden Valley and the late William Malon Newton.

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into his neighbor’s house in Lynchburg with a 10-gauge shotgun.

During a hearing a week before his June 1 trial was to start, Gleason warned Wise County Commonwealth’s Attorney Ron Elkins that he would kill again if Elkins didn’t seek the death penalty.

Court records show that Gleason told Elkins he had no remorse for killing Watson. He said he learned from his father to own up to his mistakes, and that he needed to prove to his loved ones that actions have consequences.

“There’s nothing you guys can do to me to hurt me.

Nothing,” he told the prosecutor. “But there’s something you guys can do to prevent someone else from getting hurt.”

Steve Newton Mr. Steve Malon Newton, 58, of Golden Valley, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, June 11, 2010.

Steve was the son of Dorothy Melton Newton of Golden Valley, and the late William Malon Newton.

Steve was the owner/operator of Steve Newton Sand and Gravel and spent his entire life in Golden Valley. He was a 1970 graduate of East Rutherford High School. Steve had many friends and was loved by all.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Christine Wilson and her husband Fred, of Clover, SC; special nieces and nephew, Victoria “Doodle” Wilson and Taylor Wilson of Clover, SC, Nikki Reber of Dublin, OH, and great niece Corinne Bradley of Dublin, OH; a special aunt, Ruby Melton of Bostic. He also leaves his longtime best friend, B.J. Dato of Falls City, OR. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, June 14, 2010 at Golden Valley United Methodist Church. Dr. Linda Stack Morgan and Rev. Kevin Towery will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:45 PM Monday at the church prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Golden Valley United Methodist Church, PO Box 460, Bostic, NC 28018.

Washburn & Dorsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friends may sign the guest book at www.washburndorsey.com.

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6A — The Sunday Courier, Forest City, NC, Sunday, June 13, 2010

Calendar/Local Jasmine Continued from Page 1A

Miscellaneous HEAL Marketplace: Health and Wellness classes begin Monday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m.; $10 fee to cover materials; classes scheduled every other Monday through the fall. To register or for more information, call 287-8787.

Sign Language Class for kids: Mondays for 10 weeks, starting June 14, 10 to 11 a.m.; for ages 5 to 12, taught by Nicki Barabas, a member of Strength of HIS Hands Deaf Ministry Board; materials needed is “Joy of Signing” Book; $5 per class, $10 discount for pre-paying. For information, text 1-312-927-7042 or call 223-3855.

Winemaking 101 Workshop: June 17, 24, July 1, 15 and 22, Love Story Farm; cost is $50 for the workshop, which includes making and taking two bottles of California Charonnay and discussions on wines of the world, making wine from fruit and the entire process of making wine at home; must be 21 and older to take the class, which is taught by chemistry instructor Christine Klahn; to register, call 447-0047 or e-mail lovestoryfarm@yahoo.com.

Senior citizens club: Young at Heart Senior Club will meet Saturday, June 26, at Spindale Restaurant; meeting begins at 11 a.m.; dutch treat lunch, 11:30 a.m.; fellowship and bingo; for more information, contact Roy McKain, 245-4800.

Fundraisers Help Putt Cancer in the Hole: Saturday, June 19, Putt & Go in Forest City; shot gun starts at 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.; teams of up to four, all ages, $20; each hole sponsored; hot dogs and homemade ice creame; proceeds go to Relay for Life. For information, call Paula, 287-6348, or Robin, 2876176.

Boston Butt sale: $25 for a pit cooked, whole smoked butt; Preorder by June 18, pick up July 1 between 1 and 3 p.m. at Trelleborg Human Resources Department; proceeds got to Relay for Life; to order, call Debra Williams, 2867175.

Charity Golf Tournament: Friday, June 25, 9 a.m. shotgun start, Cleghorn Plantation; benefits Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity; for more information or to register a team, 245-0716.

Katie.

“It’s just in my blood,” Autumn said of her love for music and picking.

Danielle began her music career at age 8 in a young musician’s program at Appalachian.

“Sarah would sit in the floor when she was 2 years old and rock to bluegrass music” said her dad, Alan Davis.

“I wanted a violin for Christmas when I was two,” Carley added.

The girls were pretty surprised, they said, to have won the Junior Championship title.

“We figured we’d get second runnerup,” Carley said. “It is a lot of tough competition and compared to the other bands, we thought we’d get second runner up.”

“But we had really worked hard to win,” said Autumn.

The girls said when announcers called Carolina Jasmine, Terrapin Creek and the Smith Family band to the stage at the conclusion of the competition, they told each other, “Well, we must have won something,” Carley recalled.

When bands Smith Family and then Terripan Creek, were announced as second and then first runner up, the Contributed photo girls couldn’t hold back any longer.

Sarah Davis, Carley and Autumn Arrrowood, Katie McEntire and Danielle Yother They began jumping up and down. receive congratulations from their mentor and teacher Dennis McEntire after being “We knew we got champion.” named the Junior Champions at the festival.

Immediately after accepting the prize, Carolina Jasmine, rushed off “We get to play in the creek, climb More than 50 traditional bands got off the stage to their mentor. trees and have fun,” said Autumn, in old time and bluegrass divisions McEntire said in the history of (Junior and Senior categories) vie Fiddler’s Grove festival, no one recalls who parents are Yancey and Cindy for the coveted Fiddler’s Grove band an all-girl band winning in the Junior Arrwood.

“And drink Pepsi,” another said. championships.

Competition before Carolina Jasmine.

Winter time at The Pick Shack is Fiddlers Grove, a family friendly He talked with Harper Van Hoy, 88, especially fun, said another parent. event, is the oldest fiddlers convention whose own father started the festival “He fixes us country ham biscuits.” in North America and is held over many years ago and Van Hoy didn’t Katie and Sarah each take lessons Memorial Day weekend every year. recall any other all girl band winning. from Dennis; Autumn takes mando“Furthermore, I checked with the Since its inception nearly a century lady at the archives at Fiddlers Grove, lin lessons from Casey McEntire at The Pick Shack; Carley took fiddle ago, the fiddling event has focused and she said there is no record in the lessons from Jan Daughtery of Saluda on traditional American music. This archives of an all-girl-band winning and Dennis also helped with her fiddedication has earned the event a repthe Junior Bluegrass Competition at dle; Danielle takes guitar lessons in utation as one of the most prestigious Fiddlers Grove..”

Sunset, S.C., from Dan Hendricks. and authentic fiddling competitions Carolina Jasmine shared the $125 in in the United States. In May 2000, McEntire has taught most of the prize money among themselves and Fiddler’s Grove received the Local girls to play and on Monday nights thus far, they still have the winning Legacy award from the Library of they gather at his place The Pick money.

Congress in Washington, D.C. Shack above Gilkey for rehearsal and Other parents are Ricky and Susan picking.

McEntire, Alan and Heather Davis “He makes it so much fun for everyContact Gordon via e-mail at jgordon@thedigitalcourier.com. and Mike and Dianne Yother. one,” Sarah’s father Alan said.

BARBECUE FESTIVAL HELD

ICC classes Digital Photography for Beginners: Camera operation and orientation, photographic image editing, constructive photo shooting critiques Ceramics, China Painting: Explore multiple mediums in this combination class.

Canning & Preserving Basics: Explore the basics of several kinds of preservation methods including freezing, drying and canning.

Motor Sport Machining: Learn basic racing technology and engine machining; open to 14 and older Couples Massage: Learn the basic skills to give your family member a great therapeutic massage.

Karley Hutchens, 2, of Gaffney, S.C., was among hundreds of children enjoying the Blue Ridge Barbecue Festival Friday night at Harmon Field, Tryon. She was at the festival with her parents, Mark and Tiffany Hutchens. The event was held this year only after an overwhelming response from the community helped to fund the annual event. Barbecue, ribs, chicken and all the trimmings was served as children played and music range throughout the field.

Get full class details and see all the summer class offerings at www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff or call 2863636, ext. 346 to receive a catalog by mail.

Reunions 14th Annual Green Creek School: Sunday, June 13, 2 to 5 p.m., Green Creek Community Center in Polk County. For information, call Opal Sauve at 828-863-2437.

Hospice Hospice of Rutherford County offers the following services: GRACE support group for anyone caring for a loved one: GRACE is conducted the first Tuesday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Rutherford Life Care and the third Friday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Rutherford County Senior Center. Adult Care services are available on Tuesday evenings.

Friday, May 21, features Sgt. Mike Summers from the Sheriff’s Department discussing Project Life Saver; Tuesday, June 1, Kay Sheets, Gentle Yoga.

HOPE Support Group: Mondays beginning July 6, at 6 p.m. at the Center of Living for any adult in the community who has lost a loved one. Offered at no cost.

ON MY OWN series: June 24, 1:30 p.m., at the Carolina Event and Conference Center; Lt. Chris Adkins will conduct a personal safety course.

PROMISE Support Group: Conducted quarterly for anyone who has lost an adult child. Call 245-0095 to find out more. Offered at no cost.

Volunteer Training: July 12 through July 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Carolina Event and Conference Center. Call for more information.

Widow/Widower’s Lunch Bunch meeting: Third Friday of each month at the Carolina Event and Conference Center. From 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. for anyone in the community who has lost a spouse. Cost for lunch is $5. Participants must register in order to reserve lunch.

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Business Notes Russ Burnick displays a variety of flowers, onions, beets, lettuce, carrots, radishes, blue potatoes and other homegrown spring vegetables at the farmers market Friday morning.

The market is located on Fairground Road in Spindale is open Tuesday and Fridays beginning at 7 a.m.

Fitness camp for teenagers is scheduled RUTHERFORDTON – Local fitness expert Ross Gilling recently announced the launch of EdgeFIT Youth Camp, the Rutherfordton area’s first fitness camp specifically for high school-aged youth.

Gilling said “With the conclusion of the school year quickly approaching, many parents are looking for a healthy, safe and fun program that is attractive to high-school age youth, ages 13 and up.

“Helping these kids stay active and get fit over the summer is a great way to supplement other summer activities, and fitness camps can help introduce our youth to a more active, healthy lifestyle and prepare them for other sports-specific programs they may be attending now or in the future.”

Gilling says that providing youth fitness programming is a natural extension of their commitment to the community.

“We have always been committed to offering quality programs and services to our adult community at the EdgeFIT facility, so offering this much needed program focused on our youth just made sense,” he said.

The first EdgeFIT Youth Camp was launched on June 2 at Crestview Park and will continue through July. For more information, call Ross or Sarah Gilling at (828) 287-9899.

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Market offers local variety

By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer

Fatz Cafe fundraising program aids charities TAYLORS, S.C. — Fatz Cafe has recently raised more than $142,000 by serving pancake breakfasts in partnership with local charities throughout the Southeast.

The restaurants, which are typically open only for lunch and dinner, open their doors early to provide all the food along with cooks, servers and promotional marketing materials. Non-profit partners, which include schools, churches, community groups and youth sports organizations, provide additional volunteers and help spread the word, and in return get to keep all of the proceeds.

“Our goal is to help as many different community organizations as possible by inviting them to participate in a breakfast fundraiser at Fatz Cafe,” said Margo Mize, director of marketing for Fatz Cafe, which operates 47 restaurants in the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia.

For more information and a complete listing of Fatz Cafe locations, visit www.fatzcafe. com.

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Marsha Daves holds two-week old daughter Alilah while Amy Briscoe (right) selects a loaf of pineapple bread at the farmers market Friday morning. Daves and her husband have fresh eggs at their farm off Harvey Logan/Salem Church Road.

Please see Market, Page 8A

In a Wednesday, May 25, photo, Jeff Leitch, left, and his nephew Chris Leitch look over a table top they are making from a piece of scrap wood recovered from a logging site in Camden County.

Leitch takes pieces of scrap wood and fashions them into tables, chairs and other items.

Wal Mart gets land for McDowell center FOREST CITY — The final closing for the sale of the Wal Mart Supercenter property in McDowell has taken place, said one of the associate brokers.

SOURCE Properties Inc., which handled the sale, announced the closing of escrow for the new shopping center on Sugar Hill Road.

Bruce Penland, owner of the real estate firm, and associate broker Jim Sparks of Spindale represented the majority of the sellers in the transaction.

SOURCE Properties is a commercial real estate firm serving both North and South Carolina.

Approximately 60 acres of land was sold for the construction of Shoppes at Marion.

WRS Inc., a realty company in Mount Pleasant, S.C., is the developer working on the new shopping center, to be called Shoppes at Marion with a 195,000-square-foot Walmart Supercenter as the anchor.

SPINDALE — Very early on Tuesday and Friday mornings farmers and crafts people from across the county arrive at the farmers market off Fairground Road at about 6:30 a.m. with pick-up trucks and cars loaded with fresh vegetables and other wares to sell to the public at 7 a.m. each day.

Spring vegetables, such as squash, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, beets, and carrots, are being sold by farmers under the market shed at the location of the county fair decades ago.

Summer vegetables such as corn, green beans and tomatoes will be coming in very soon.

Crafters bring crochet and knitting items while bakers bring a variety homemade breads, cookies, cakes and canned goods.

Marsha Daves brought fresh eggs from her Bostic farm last Friday. She also brought her new two-week old daughter, who slept while buyers selected pineapple bread made with fresh eggs from her farm.

Hot coffee, breakfast biscuits, jelly, fried pies and biscuits are made fresh every morning by vendor Ruby Crowder.

“Bring us some people,” said vendor Irene Toney, a second year vendor.

Jan McGuinn, cooperative extension agent, agreed the market has been “unbelievably slow” thus far this season and she isn’t sure why.

McGuinn said it could be due to the end of the school year and people are still very busy, but hopes the sellers and buyers will pick up very soon.

Associated Press

Swamp log furniture a money booster An AP Member Exchange

By JEFF HAMPTON The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk

CAMDEN, N.C. — Jeff Leitch was on the hunt. Carrying a chain saw over his shoulder, he carefully trudged through brush and along slippery logs in a cleared-out swamp near South Mills.

After trekking about a quarter mile, he spotted a lone, leaning tree with a nice-size burl, a roundish wood

growth. It would be perfect for his next furniture creation. If cut just right in segments 2 to 3 inches thick, burls make pretty tabletops.

It was worth leaving the already treacherous logging trail to make his way to that burl. Leitch slipped into the black water and brown muck a couple of times, narrowly avoiding a shouted cuss word, but reached the burl, cut it and returned with his prize.

“I want something that looks different,” Lei tch said, his pants legs soaked to the hip and his T-shirt spattered with mud. “Until you cut it, you never know what it’s going to look like.”

Leitch, 47, is the creato r of Swamp Loggers Furniture, an avenue for artistic expression and extra money while his custom tile business slumps Please see Swamp, Page 8A

8A — The Sunday Courier, Forest City, NC, Sunday, June 13, 2010

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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A federal judge Friday overturned a state court that stopped Bank of America from selling foreclosed homes in Utah.

U.S. District Court Judge Craig Waddoups dissolved the May 22 order that kept Charlotte, N.C.based Bank of America and its foreclosure arm ReconTrust Co. from proceeding with what a lawyer says is hundreds of foreclosure sales a month in Utah.

“I’m disappointed the injunction was released,” said John Christian Barlow, the lawyer for a St. George woman who lost her town house.

Barlow said the woman — identified in court papers as Peni Cox — left the property some time ago after trying unsuccessfully for more than a year to get Bank of America to accept a short sale.

Barlow persuaded Utah’s 5th District Judge James Shumate to stop the sales because the Bank of America isn’t registered to do business in Utah.

The federally chartered bank said it doesn’t have to register in Utah and complained that the state judge acted without giving it notice or a hearing.

Waddoups reversed the state judge.

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Russ Burnick, farmer, also agrees the season started off unusually slow. “I would have thought people couldn’t wait to get here for the fresh vegetables,” he said.

Maybe they are waiting for fresh homegrown tomatoes, he said, but at his table are several home grown vegetables including onions, lettuce, blue potatoes, carrots, radishes. He also sells a variety of flowers and peppers.

Other regulars at the market are J.P. Bailey, Laura Bowers, Lee Burch, Jim Crowder, Marshall Harrill, Don Hemphill, Bill Lott, Bobby Lynch, Thomas Parker, Claude McKinney, Pat Scoggins, Adam and Ethan Tomblin, Roger Wall, Calvin Harris.

McGuinn urges people to take time to go to the market each week and to also patronize the TriCity Tailgate Farmers’ Market Saturday mornings at the Tri-City Mall.

McGuinn and her office supports the tailgate farmers and some of them, such as Burnick, sell both places. Tailgate farmers must grown all their produce in Rutherford or adjoining counties.

For more information visit: www.tricityfarmersmarket@gmail.com Cost for a farmer to rent a table at the Rutherford County Farmers Market is 75 cents per day or $25 for the entire season, through October., and sellers must live in Rutherford County and at least 51 percent of the produce brought to the market, must be grown in the county.

Tommy Strand is the market manager. For more information call him, 287-6080 or Jan McGuinn, 287-6010.

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Linda Guy (holding scissors) at the ribbon cutting for the 2nd Street Café: 2nd Street, Rutherfordton. Attending were Chamber Executive Director Rick Austin, Rutherfordton Mayor Jimmy Dancy, Chamber Board President Mike Campfield, and Rutherfordton Town Manager, Karen Andrews. Guy’s restaurant specializes in fresh, home cooked meals with a variety of daily specials for breakfast and lunch.

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through this economy.

Logging in swamps is an old industry in Camden County. He uses what’s left over.

“I’m basically walking into a junkyard of trees and coming out with something beautiful,” he said.

He and nephew Chris Leitch, who helps him, once swam out into the Pasquotank River to retrieve a log stuck in the mud and poking above the surface.

They straddled it and paddled it out. Chris’ end sunk so far under the surface he was barely able to keep his head above water.

Another time, a large tree fell on Leitch’s foot, injuring it so badly he couldn’t walk. He cut a crutch from a nearby limb and limped his way out. It took a while.

Dingo, his Australian cattle dog, loves to jump into the truck and go to the swamp. While

Leitch looks for furniture pieces, Dingo searches for turtles and snakes. He once grabbed a water moccasin and shook it to death, Leitch said. A patch of matted hair on his head came from drips of epoxy after he laid under one of Leitch’s tables in progress.

Leitch’s modest house is filled with his own furniture - a hat rack made of poplar, a coffee table of oak and a fireplace mantel of cedar, to name a few.

His backyard serves as his workshop. Stacks of logs, tables and chairs in varying stages of completion, chains and tools lie around the edges. He owns six working chain saws and bunch of others with burned-up motors.

Off to one side is a cypress log nearly 4 feet in diameter and with enough growth rings to take it back possibly 200 years.

It was sawn down a long time ago, he said. This one he had to haul out with his four-wheeldrive 2004 Toyota pickup jacked up high enough to look like a monster truck.

A falling tree left a bad crack on the passenger side of the windshield. His other truck, a

1991 Chevrolet with more than 500,000 miles and still chugging, has a big round dent in the front where he accidentally ran into a massive tree trunk.

Leitch has furniture for sale in front of a country store at the intersection of U.S. 158 and N.C. 343 in Camden. Tables, benches and chairs line up where the old gas pumps used to be.

A logger bench in front of the City Wine Sellar Bakery, Deli and Wine Bar in Elizabeth City has become a favorite sitting place, said Deborah Malenfant, the restaurant’s owner.

Leitch has also made a new burl tabletop and mounted it on a metal stand for the restaurant.

Customers are constantly commenting on the pieces, she said.

“It really does stand out,” Malenfant said. “It’s good for him and good for me.”

A tabletop cut from a cedar burl and base would sell for about $300. Leitch made a bed frame and sold it for $75. Similar bed frames on the Internet sell for $3,000, he said. Every single piece is unique.

“There will not be another one just like that anywhere else in the world,” he said.

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LANGLEY, Ark. (AP) — The search for nearly two dozen people who disappeared after flash floods swept through a popular campground went from desperate to grim on Saturday, after teams that scoured miles of river and rugged wilderness found just two bodies.

The last time someone was found alive was late Friday morning, hours This map shows high temperatures, after a pre-dawn wall of water surtype of precipitation expected and location of frontal systems at noon. prised sleeping campers at the Albert L H Pike Recreation Area, leaving them frantically trying to scramble up the steep terrain in the dark.

As the swollen rivers subsided and the hours ticked by Saturday, anguished relatives waiting for word of loved ones grew more and more frustrated, lashing out at reporters, knowing that at some point the search mission would become one of recovery.

“They’re just devastated. The time ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (AP) — surf hit the shores in Orange Beach, for shock has probably gone and now The Coast Guard has demanded that leaving stinking, dark piles of oil that it’s just anxiety building. They’re BP step up its efforts to contain the dried in the hot sun and extended up beginning to fear the worst,” said oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico to 12 feet from the water’s edge for as Graig Cowart, the pastor of the by the end of the weekend, telling the far as the eye could see.

Pilgrim Rest Landmark Missionary British oil giant that its slow pace It was the worst hit yet to Alabama Baptist Church. in stopping the spill is becoming beaches. Tar-like globs have washed At least six of the 18 people conincreasingly alarming as the disaster up periodically throughout the disas- firmed killed were young children, fouled the coastline in ugly new ways ter, but Saturday’s pollution was sigaccording to a list released by Gov. Saturday. nificantly worse.

Mike Beebe’s office publicly identiThe Coast Guard sent a testy letter The Coast Guard initially sent a let- fying 15 of them. Among them were to BP’s chief operating officer that ter to BP on Wednesday asking for five people, including three children, said the company urgently needs to more details on its plans to contain from Gloster, La., as well as three pick up the pace and present a betthe oil. BP responded, saying a new others from that state and six from ter plan to contain the spill by the system to trap much more oil should Texas. time President Barack Obama arrives be complete by mid-July. That sysThe only Arkansas victim identified on Monday for his fourth visit to tem’s new design is meant to better was Leslie Jez, of 23-year-old mother the beleaguered coast. The letter, withstand the force of hurricanes and wife from Foreman whose husreleased Saturday, follows nearly two and could capture about 2 million band, Adam Jez, was listed as among months of tense relations between BP gallons of oil daily when finished, the those who survived the flood. and the government and reflects the company said.

“So ready to go camping this weekgrowing frustration over the compaBut Coast Guard Rear Adm. James end,” she wrote on her Facebook page ny’s inability to stop the largest enviA. Watson said in a follow-up letter Monday. “Kaden is going to love it!!” ronmental disaster in U.S. history.

Friday he was concerned that BP’s She later added, “Not looking foward The dispute escalated on the same plans were inadequate, especially in to that cold water, but sounds like I day that ominous new signs of the light of estimates this week that indi- might change my mind after seeing tragedy emerged on the beaches of cated the size of the spill could be up how hot it’s supposed to be.”

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About 200 searchers combed some 20 miles of wilderness along the receding rivers on Saturday. Crews on kayaks and canoes scanned the thick brush and debris in the swollen Caddo and Little Missouri rivers for bodies, but experts say many of those killed could be trapped under fallen trees and rocks, and that the river water likely won’t be clear enough to see through for several days.

Tom Collins, a Spring Hill volunteer firefighter, said the debris in the water was frustrating their attempts to recover bodies, and that there were so many fallen trees that it looked like a “beaver dam.”

“It’s just a tangled mess,” Collins said.

Other searchers rode out on horseback and ATVs to scan the heavily wooded area and rocky crags along the rivers, where debris hung as high as 25 feet up in tree branches. Cell phone service and visibility from the air in the heavily wooded area are very poor, hampering search efforts.

Portable cell towers were dispatched to the area in the hope that stranded survivors would be able to call for help.

Beebe said many of those missing are people whose relatives called saying they believed they were camping in the area, but weren’t sure. He said officials are running the license plate numbers of vehicles found in the area to try to contact their owners.

Police haven’t said when they would call off the search efforts, and crews were expected to break once night fell and to resume at daybreak Sunday.

Authorities initially feared there were many more people unaccounted for. A register that would have showed who was staying at the campground was washed away in the flood, and a call center fielded inquiries about 73 people who hadn’t been accounted for as of Friday night.

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For many, recovery means lower expectations a teetotaler, but because the refills are free.

Two hours and several baskets of Buffalo wings later, Lechner and team “Vernon T. Money” have scored their second straight victory. The $50 pot goes onto the table to help cover the tab.

“It’s $14, $15 that I don’t need to spend, but the effects, psychologically, are immeasurable,” Lechner says. “It just FEELS good ... an opportunity for me to feel like I’m actually contributing to something.”

By ALLEN G. BREED and RICH MATTHEWS Associated Press Writers

PROSPER, Texas — Advised by a Walgreens superior that a promotion was “very highly likely” if he transferred to the drugstore chain’s Dallas division, Chris Cummings uprooted his family and bought a spacious house in this hopefully named suburb.

“The sky’s the limit,” he was told.

But instead of a promotion, the company for which Cummings had been an assistant manager three and a half years cut his hours so drastically that he had to take a second job. In March, he was laid off, and his parttime second job became fulltime.

And so that is how a 40-year-old father of four with a master’s in business administration from the University of Notre Dame finds himself bagging groceries at Sprouts, a local health-food store.

“I never thought I’d be here with the education that I have and that I’d worked hard on,” Cummings said before a recent shift in the checkout lane at the Sprouts in nearby Frisco. “Probably where the frustration comes most is when I get the alumni magazine and I see what my classmates are doing.

And that’s not a good feeling.”

The federal government says the “Great Recession” is over — has been for months now — and that we’re well into the recovery. But don’t tell that to Cummings, who has seen his income cut by three-quarters and can’t afford health insurance for his family.

Or Af Shirinzadeh, who went from a $100-an-hour chiropractic job to parttime work as a docent in an Atlanta museum that features plasticized human cadavers.

Or welder Mark Sepeda, who had to move his family of six from a spacious home in Nevada’s lush Carson Valley to a two-bedroom apartment when the Las Vegas building boom came to a screeching halt.

Or Paul Lechner, who, with a mixture of gratitude and dejection, accepted a job stocking shelves at a Super Target after two years and hundreds of applications failed to land him a position in advertising, the field for which he trained.

Yes, the stock markets have largely rebounded. Housing and car sales are back up.

And though job creation can’t quite keep up with new unemployment claims, the economy is growing again.

But, if “recovery” means getting back to where you were before things fell apart, many aren’t even close. To people like Lechner, 43, who came to North Carolina’s Research Triangle full of hope for a bountiful future, it’s meant resigning himself to lower expectations: That any mental stimulation he gets will come from crossword puzzles, conversations with his wife or the weekly pub trivia nights with the guys — not from his work. That if he ever manages to get another job in advertising, it’ll probably

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In this photo taken April 9, Paul Lechner looks at job postings online at his home in Holly Springs, N.C. Lechner, who lost his job in advertising, works at Target while continuing to search for work he is more qualified for.

be too late for any awards or recognition. And that his 4-year-old son, Jerry, will likely be his only child.

“An optimist sees the glass as half full. A pessimist sees the glass as half empty. I see the glass as twice as big as it needs to be,” Lechner says.

The American landscape is littered with huge and halfempty glasses, and men and women like Paul Lechner.

Af Shirinzadeh holds out a preserved human lung and smiles as two young women make grossed-out faces.

“Step on up,” he says.

“There is no teeth on this one. It doesn’t bite.”

The joke draws the women in, and within seconds they are holding actual human organs while Shirinzadeh talks to them about the science behind what they are feeling. He beams.

As a docent in the “touch booth” at “Bodies ... The Exhibition,” Shirinzadeh gets to lay his hands on human bodies, albeit dead ones.

“I’m so grateful for this job,” says the 38-year-old suburban Atlanta man, who was laid off last year from his job as a chiropractor and spent six months on unemployment looking for any kind of work. “I’m able to educate others, and share my knowledge, and keep myself sharp.”

The job pays a tenth of what Shirinzadeh made as a chiropractor, and it’s only three or four days a week.

The layoff has forced him to rethink his plans for the future — and re-evaluate his past choices.

Shirinzadeh’s wife, an elementary school teacher, has gone back to graduate school to get a credential that will give her a bump in pay. Shirinzadeh would do the same, if he wasn’t already saddled with considerable college debt — and if the couple could afford regular day care for their 2-year-old son.

His father had wanted him to become a medical doctor.

The son wonders if he made the right choice in becoming a chiropractor.

“I didn’t think it was going to be like this,” he says. “I thought, ‘I’ll be a doctor of chiropractic. I’ll work hard, save up a bunch of money,

maybe retire early.’ Now it’s like, work until you die.”

When the economy was up, so was Mark Sepeda.

The 50-year-old welder walked the iron atop some of Sin City’s newest skyscrapers.

The Encore Las Vegas Casino and the Mandarin Oriental hotel at the massive $8.5 billion CityCenter are among the more recent pleasure palaces he’s helped to soar.

These days, Sepeda’s view on the world is strictly earthbound.

Since being laid off in January 2009, Sepeda has been reduced to soliciting freelance auto mechanic work through online classifieds and word-of-mouth referrals. His family’s tiny apartment is just east of the Las Vegas Strip, within sight of the skyscrapers he helped build.

They used to live in a house in Gardnerville, a Carson Valley town not far from the 24/7 casinos of Reno and the serene beauty of Lake Tahoe.

“We had a huge backyard over there, too,” he says. “You could park your boat and your RV back there and still be able to drive your vehicle around it.”

Now, the kids sleep two to a room (two of Sepeda’s daughters share a bed with the family pit bull, Milo). At night, Sepeda and his wife, Sue, bunk on the living-room floor.

When Sepeda was working iron, it was a matter of pride that his wife could stay at home and focus on the kids.

She recently took a job at a car wash that pays $15 an hour.

“Now is when the wife and the kids step up to help me, because I can’t do it all by myself no more, like I used to,” he says. “They used to want for nothing.”

When Sepeda isn’t working on cars, he spends his days training for other hands-on jobs and trying to find steady work anywhere he can.

He’s been close to getting hired as an apartment maintenance person at a couple of complexes, but needs certification in pool maintenance.

And after some night school, he’s seeking to become a card-carrying smog technician.

“I’ve learned this town

is about cards,” he says.

Another thing he’s learned: In this economy, you make your own luck.

Joe Lechner was a plumber, Betty Lechner was a secretary, and they drilled a simple truth into their elder son’s head: A college degree was the key to success. It had taken him 16 years and three different schools, but Paul Lechner finally got it — a bachelor’s degree in advertising, with a concentration in copywriting and minor in marketing.

Lechner had a half-dozen good years in his chosen field before he was laid off in 2006. His wife, Julie, had just given birth to their son, and it seemed a perfect time to move closer to the grandparents, to start anew.

After much scouting, they decided on Holly Springs, N.C. — a Research Triangle bedroom community halfway between his parents’ home in upstate New York and their winter retreat in Florida.

“Looking back on it, ... the horizons were WIDE open,” he says. “There was a lot of promise and prospect. We bought a very nice house in a really nice neighborhood in a great section of town.”

They landed just as the boom was going bust.

Agencies were downsizing, not hiring; the freelance work that had kept him afloat slowed to a trickle, then dried up completely.

Finally, after two years of fruitless searching, Lechner took a job stocking shelves at a Super Target, because it offered affordable health insurance for Julie and Jerry.

“It was intended to be something that was a way to stop the bleeding,” he says.

If his father didn’t hold the mortgage on their house, Lechner says, “we’d have been living in a cardboard box six months ago.” The last movie he and his wife saw at the theater was “The Dark Knight” — two summers ago.

The trivia nights at Woody’s Sports Tavern in nearby Cary are Lechner’s only “extravagance.” He doesn’t just enjoy them — he needs them.

When the waitresses come around for beer orders, they know not to bother asking Lechner. He always has iced tea — not because he’s

As head of human resources for Nationwide Auction Systems, it was Wivory Bell’s job to travel around California in late 2008 and tell people they were being let go. By last April, there were so few humans left, her own services were no longer required.

The 43-year-old single mother threw herself into the job search. But she didn’t just sit around the house waiting for the offers to come rolling in.

Bell volunteered with the career renewal ministry at Huntington Beach’s St. Simon and St. Jude Catholic Church.

She led a 2½-hour Advanced Career Strategies class at the church every Thursday, and taught Step 3 — managing your online profile — of the “Eight Steps to Career Renewal.”

Bell began coaching two unemployed people each week, going over “power stories” and “elevator pitches,” refining resumes and practicing job interview questions.

She also managed to boost her own resume, using her “free” time to earn her Global Professional Human Resources certification, her Corporate Wellness certification and her coaching certification. She even started classes to get her master’s degree in business administration.

After hundreds of applications and 20 face-to-face interviews, the hard work paid off. On May 6, a year and a week after her layoff, the Orange County woman started a full-time human resources job at an assisted living facility just down the road from her Aliso Viejo home.

It’s just a contract job, so there are no benefits. But there’s a chance it could become permanent, and Bell is over the moon about having a paycheck again.

Bell — whose e-mails end with the phrase, “Make It A Results-Driven Day” — says her 14-year-old daughter, Rian, is her inspiration and biggest cheerleader. Each morning before she leaves for school, Rian tells her mother, “Make me proud today.”

“If nothing else, I’m showing her that when you do reach times of adversity, it’s how you handle yourself and how you’re going to come out of it,” she says. “Not wallowing, not self-pity. That’s not how you’re going to get to the next level.”

William Marshall didn’t have nearly as far to fall as some. But that doesn’t make the pain any less keen.

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After five years in the warehouse of a Milwaukee heating and cooling equipment wholesaler, the 43-year-old father of three had worked his way up to $14.90 an hour.

In January 2009, he and his wife, Janet, emerged from a painful bankruptcy and were hoping for a fresh start.

Five months later, the company let him go, leaving the couple strapped to pay thousands of dollars in uncovered medical costs from their daughter’s hip surgery.

It took Marshall seven months to land another job, with a company that locates utility lines. It paid just $12 an hour.

That job lasted about six weeks. Luckily, Janet Marshall knows how to handle money.

The 45-year-old bank payment specialist has had to get creative with meals — using less expensive foods like macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, hamburger and chicken. She’s become expert at finding coupons and watching for sales.

The couple have had to put off replacing their oven, box spring and television, and they only buy the necessities.

They spend little, if anything, on entertainment or clothes.

“It’s sad when your kids say, ‘Mom, Do you have $5?’

And you can’t even give them $5 because every dollar is ... allocated to go somewhere that is more important than them having $5 at the mall,” Janet Marshall says.

In March, William Marshall finally landed a new job, in shipping and receiving. He’s making $13.25 an hour.

The ups and downs, false starts and backward slides have taken their toll. Like many Americans, Marshall was taught that the man was the breadwinner, and he confesses to struggling with depression.

“It is hard,” he says. “It’s in the back of your mind all the time, like ‘Man we could be doing better. We SHOULD be doing better.’”

But his Pentecostal faith tells him that things happen for a reason. Although his salary isn’t quite where it was, he’s with a good company, one where he seems to fit.

“I think I really have to experience the things I’ve had to experience to get me where I’m going,” he says. “I can’t really explain it, but I’m a whole lot happier than I’ve

Mark Sepeda removes a transmission pan while working on a car in Las Vegas. Sepeda has been working as a freelance auto mechanic since he was laid off as an iron worker in January 2009. He gets most of his work through online classifieds and word-of-mouth referrals.

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William Marshall works at a shipping and receiving store in Milwaukee.

Marshall was laid off at his job at a warehouse of heating and cooling equipment wholesaler in January 2009, where he earned $14.90 an hour.

Before getting his current job, in which he earns $13.25 an hour, he spent several months unemployed, and the family is still struggling to get ahead financially.

been in a long time.”

As if on cue, the couple’s dilapidated van died recently.

They bought a replacement, meaning their hopes of socking away some money will have to wait a bit longer.

“Just once I want to catch a break,” Marshall says.

Cummings is the sole breadwinner.

The folks at Sprouts gave Cummings more hours, but he still didn’t qualify for benefits. Even if he was eligible, he’d be hard pressed to afford the coverage.

Something as simple as the purchase of four new tires so his wife’s car could pass inspection can throw the family’s finances into turmoil. Cummings doesn’t want to think where he’d be without occasional financial help from his family and church (a member who owns a ranch made an anonymous gift of beef).

“I feel like we’re RIGHT on the edge financially of being able to make it and generally avoid having

Chris Cummings knew a “reduction in force” was coming at Walgreens. But with a marketing degree from a prestigious university, he thought he was insulated.

Then he heard the words, “This is going to be your last day.” For a moment, he thought he might faint.

His wife, Kristie, stays home to care for the kids — Kelsie, 13; Meghan, 10; Spencer, 7; Tyler, 5. Chris

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incurred too much debt to get over this bridge time,” says Cummings, clad in his bright-red “Team Sprouts” T-shirt.

Bagging groceries is not exactly mindless work, but it is hardly intellectually taxing. Cummings confesses that his mind sometimes wanders to the job applications he’s sent out, the positions he’s competing for.

“What if they don’t come up?” he asks himself. “What if they don’t happen?”

Cummings has heard other out-of-work professionals scoff at such menial jobs as being “beneath” them. But his parents taught him that all work is meaningful.

Besides, he has a wife and

four children to feed. He can’t afford such airs.

“It DOES feel good to be doing what I can and feeling like this isn’t permanent, that this is gonna end, and there will be something better,” he says.

Cummings doesn’t regret his decision to move to Prosper. The school district is great, and he loves the community.

“The only missing piece is the employment that matches my education and experience,” he says. “And I’m confident it will happen soon, and we will, indeed, prosper in Prosper.”

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nation/world World Today Ethnic riots sweep Kyrgyzstan OSH, Kyrgyzstan (AP) — Ethnic riots wracked southern Kyrgyzstan on Saturday, forcing thousands of Uzbeks to flee as their homes were torched by roving mobs of Kyrgyz men. The interim government begged Russia for troops to stop the violence, but the Kremlin offered only humanitarian assistance.

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Alleged Mossad spy arrested BERLIN (AP) — An alleged Mossad spy from Israel wanted in connection with the hit-squad slaying of a Hamas agent in Dubai has been arrested in Poland, officials said Saturday.

The man, using the name Uri Brodsky, is suspected of working for Mossad in Germany and helping to issue a fake German passport to a member of the Mossad operation that allegedly killed Hamas agent Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai in January, a spokesman for the German federal prosecutor’s office told The Associated Press.

Brodsky was arrested in early June upon his arrival in Poland because of a European arrest warrant issued by Germany which is now seeking his extradition, the spokesman said.

U.S., Iraqi forces kill 2 in raid BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military says American-backed Iraqi security forces killed two suspected insurgents and arrested seven others south of Baghdad.

Iraqi officials say the two killed were civilians and complained that the local government had not been notified before Saturday’s raid.

The U.S. military has frequently been criticized for civilian deaths but the issue has surfaced less frequently since American forces turned over security responsibility to the Iraqi government.

The military says troops searched buildings in two areas for an al-Qaida in Iraq leader blamed for car bomb attacks on U.S. and Iraqi security forces.

Karbala provincial council member Sattar alArdawi denounced the raids, which he said were not authorized by local authorities.

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Abby Sunderland was bumped and bruised but otherwise healthy, her parents said after hearing from the 16-year-old in a 20-minute phone call to their home northwest of Los Angeles.

“She sounded tired, a little bit small in her voice, but she was able to make jokes and she was looking forward to getting some sleep,” her mother, Marianne Sunderland, told reporters outside the family home.

Her mother, who is close to giving birth to a boy, said her daughter joked about her ordeal affecting the baby and also talked about plans for the next school year.

The young sailor continued to blog after being rescued more than 2,000 miles west of Australia two days after a wave

broke the mast of her boat, Wild Eyes, satellite phone communication was lost and she set off emergency beacons.

“Crazy is the word that really describes everything that has happened best,” she wrote Saturday morning from “a great big fishing boat headed I am not exactly sure where.” She will spend more than a week traveling to Reunion Island, a French territory east of Madagascar.

“The long and the short of it is, well, one long wave, and one short mast,” she wrote.

She dismissed criticism that she was too young to undertake an attempt to sail around the world by herself.

“As for age, since when does age create gigantic waves and storms?” she wrote.

Her father, Laurence Sunderland, a boat builder who teaches sailing, said his daughter had thousands of miles of solo sailing experience before she set out and he had scrutinized her skills.

“This was not a flippant decision,” he said. “Abigail’s been

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Laurence Sunderland said the team of experts that worked on Wild Eyes and the circumnavigation project were “second to none.”

He said his daughter desired to sail solo around the world since she was 13 but he considered her “not fit” at that age or 14, when she was already helming by herself.

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No longer diamonds in rough I’m going to brag on Rutherford County for a few moments, er, words.

If you don’t like Rutherford County, well, read something else.

It may have slipped your attention in a hectic, fast-paced world that our baseball is kicking some donkey.

The Forest City Owls have burst out to an 11-3 start, despite Head Coach Matt Hayes’ not-so-convincing ‘oh, woe is us,’ pre-season predictions.

For those scoring at home, the Owls are now 33-3 in their last 36 games at McNair Field. That’s dominating in most sports; in baseball, that is freakish cruelty to those visiting our fair land.

Over the last 74 games, the Owls are a stunning 62-12.

That’s an .838 winning percentage.

Soon, CPL teams may call ahead and just forfeit. Saves on gas and hotel money.

Our American Legion boys are following suite.

Rutherford County Post 423, despite repeated rain delays and early season scheduling conflicts (due to high school baseball), have started a strong season at 4-1.

Post 423 is off until June 20. But, if the young men can return focused and ready to play hard we should have a strong postseason contender in Legion ball.

Jonathon “The Dane of Henrietta” Hamlet is back and helping to lead the charge for the 423ers.

I really like the makeup of this group. Post 423 includes five players in their ‘13th’ year and five additional high school seniors.

In addition, many of these young men have recent postseason experience at the high school level, including three 2A state winners in Trent Dorsey, Derek Deaton and Ridge Beheler.

2010 All-County On Page 3B, of today’s paper, you will find the complete list of Daily Courier All-County student athletes in four sports — baseball, softball, men’s basketball and women’s basketball.

Chase senior Euletha Davis is the only two-sport honoree.

Davis, who graduates tonight, was a standout for both the Lady Trojans’ basketball team and the Lady Trojans’ softball team.

Davis has earned honor on 12 different All-County lists during her time at Chase. I’ll miss covering the hard-playing young lady.

In basketball, there were several no-brainers. East’s Devince Boykins and Rob Gray, in addition to Chase’s Carlos Watkins were easy selections.

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England’s Robert Green, right, fails to stop a goal by United States’ Clint Dempsey, second from right, during the World Cup group C soccer match between England and the United States at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, Saturday.

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England goalkeeper Robert Green fails to stop a goal shot by United States’ Clint Dempsey, not seen, during the World Cup group C soccer match between England and the United States at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on Saturday.

RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) — The United States held England to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener Saturday, with a stunning blunder by England goalkeeper Robert Green costing his team victory.

An apparently harmless 25-meter (yard) left-foot shot from Clint Dempsey in the 40th minute went straight at Green but the ball bounced off his right glove and trickled over the line for an equalizer.

“It’s one of those that you see and people say, ‘How come that never happens to me,’” Dempsey said. “Finally, it’s a goal that probably the keeper should have made a save on. They all count the same when they go in.”

England captain Steven Gerrard had Please see Draw, Page 4B

In this image released by the British Ministry Of Defence, British and American soldiers watch the world cup soccer match between England and the USA at Camp Bastion in, Helmand Province, Afghanistan Saturday.

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By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

Tiger Woods rapped in one last putt, the final stroke of his U.S. Open masterpiece at Pebble Beach. No one had ever been more dominant in 140 years of major championship golf. Those who played with him that week doubt anyone will see such a performance again.

The scoreboard behind the 18th green stood as a monument. Fans didn’t just look at it. They were transfixed by it.

Next to Woods’ name at the top was a row of red numbers that stretched across the holes until it ended at 12 under. The rest of the white board was filled with black numbers: Everyone else was over par, no one within 15 shots.

His swing coach, Butch Harmon, was in the TV tower for British-based Sky Sports and rushed down to congratulate Woods. Standing on the green, Harmon Associated Press overheard Miguel Angel Jimenez, who shared second place with Ernie Els, say Tiger Woods showing off the winner’s trophy after capturing the 100th U.S. Open Golf Championship at the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, Calif., in this to a USGA official in his heavy Spanish June 18, 2000 file photo. No one had ever been more dominant in 140 years of Please see Memories, Page 8B major championships. Most doubt they will see such a performance again.

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Scoreboard Owls edged by Grizzlies, 4-2

American Legion 2010 Area IV standings Western Division Division Rutherford Post 423 4-1 Burke Post 21 5-2 Caldwell Post 29 6-3 Hickory Post 48 4-3 Cherryville Post 100 2-2 Shelby Post 82 1-3 Asheville Post 70 1-3 Henderson Post 77 1-7

COASTAL PLAIN LEAGUE (thru June 11) North

W L T Wilson 9 5 0 Peninsula 8 5 0 Edenton 7 6 0 Outer Banks 5 9 0 Petersburg 4 11 0 South

W L T Florence 9 5 0 Fayetteville 7 5 0 Morehead City 8 6 0 Wilmington 5 6 0 Columbia 4 8 0 West

W L T Forest City 11 3 0 Martinsville 8 7 0 Gastonia 6 6 0 Asheboro 5 8 0 Thomasville 4 10 0

Overall 4-1 6-3 10-5 6-4 7-5 8-4 1-3 2-8

Pct .643 .615 .538 .357 .267 Pct .643 .583 .571 .455 .333 Pct .786 .533 .500 .385 .286

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Atlanta New York Philadelphia Florida Washington

Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Houston Pittsburgh

Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco Colorado Arizona

East Division W L Pct 35 27 .565 33 28 .541 31 28 .525 30 31 .492 30 32 .484 Central Division W L Pct 35 27 .565 34 27 .557 27 34 .443 26 35 .426 25 38 .397 23 38 .377 West Division W L Pct 36 25 .590 36 25 .590 33 27 .550 31 30 .508 24 38 .387

GB — 1 1/2 2 1/2 4 1/2 5 GB — 1/2 7 1/2 8 1/2 10 1/2 11 1/2 GB — — 2 1/2 5 12 1/2

Friday’s Games Chicago White Sox 10, Chicago Cubs 5 N.Y. Yankees 4, Houston 3 N.Y. Mets 5, Baltimore 1 Detroit 6, Pittsburgh 2 Cleveland 7, Washington 2 Florida 14, Tampa Bay 9 Kansas City 6, Cincinnati 5, 11 innings Boston 12, Philadelphia 2 Minnesota 2, Atlanta 1 Milwaukee 6, Texas 2 Colorado 5, Toronto 3, 6 innings St. Louis 5, Arizona 2 San Diego 4, Seattle 3 L.A. Angels 10, L.A. Dodgers 1 San Francisco 6, Oakland 2 Saturday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 9, Houston 3 Chicago White Sox 2, Chicago Cubs 1 Boston 10, Philadelphia 2 N.Y. Mets 3, Baltimore 1 Pittsburgh at Detroit, late Cleveland 7, Washington 1 Atlanta 3, Minnesota 2 Florida at Tampa Bay, late Kansas City at Cincinnati, late Texas at Milwaukee, late St. Louis at Arizona, late Toronto at Colorado, late Seattle at San Diego, late Oakland at San Francisco, late L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, late Sunday’s Games Houston (Moehler 0-2) at N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 8-1), 1:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Karstens 1-2) at Detroit (Galarraga 2-1), 1:05 p.m.

Washington (Strasburg 1-0) at Cleveland (D.Huff 2-7), 1:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Greinke 1-8) at Cincinnati (LeCure 1-2), 1:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Pelfrey 8-1) at Baltimore (Millwood 0-7), 1:35 p.m.

Philadelphia (Hamels 5-5) at Boston (Wakefield 2-4), 1:35 p.m.

Florida (Volstad 3-6) at Tampa Bay (Niemann 6-0), 1:40 p.m.

Atlanta (Medlen 3-1) at Minnesota (Slowey 7-3), 2:10 p.m.

Texas (C.Lewis 5-4) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 6-2), 2:10 p.m.

Toronto (Litsch 0-0) at Colorado (Francis 1-2), 3:10 p.m.

Oakland (Mazzaro 2-0) at San Francisco (Cain 5-4), 4:05 p.m.

Seattle (F.Hernandez 3-5) at San Diego (Richard 4-3), 4:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Jer.Weaver 5-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Monasterios 3-0), 4:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Carpenter 7-1) at Arizona (E.Jackson 3-6), 4:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Floyd 2-6) at Chicago Cubs (Lilly 1-5), 8:05 p.m.

Monday’s Games Seattle at St. Louis, 7:10 p.m.

Milwaukee at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Toronto at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.

Baltimore at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

American League

Tampa Bay New York Boston Toronto Baltimore

Minnesota Detroit Chicago Kansas City Cleveland

Texas Los Angeles Oakland Seattle

East Division W L Pct 39 22 .639 39 23 .629 36 27 .571 34 28 .548 17 44 .279 Central Division W L Pct 36 25 .590 31 29 .517 27 33 .450 26 36 .419 24 36 .400 West Division W L Pct 33 28 .541 34 30 .531 32 31 .508 23 38 .377

GB — 1/2 4 5 1/2 22 4 8 10 11

GB — 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 GB — 1/2 2 10

Friday’s Games See National League Saturday’s Games See National League

GASTONIA — After a week of solid pitching performances from their starting pitchers, the Forest Owls were beaten by a great outing from their opponent’s pitcher in a 4-2 loss to the Gastonia Grizzlies Saturday night at Sims Legion Park.

The loss snapped Forest City’s seven game winning streak.

Robert Jeroszko (College of Charleston) fired seven innings for Gastonia while spraying five hits and punching out eight Forest City batters to earn the victory in his first start of the 2010 season.

The game unraveled for the Owls in the fifth inning when a trio of Forest

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SOCCER

At Dick Howser Stadium Tallahassee, Fla. Friday, June 11: Florida State 9, Vanderbilt 8 Saturday, June 12: Vanderbilt 6, Florida State 2, series tied 1-1 Sunday, June 13: Vanderbilt (46-19) vs. Florida State (46-18), 1 p.m.

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South Africa Mexico Uruguay France

At McKethan Stadium Gainesville, Fla. Friday, June 11: Florida 7, Miami 2, Florida leads series 1-0 Saturday, June 12: Florida (46-15) vs. Miami (43-19), late x-Sunday, June 13: Miami vs. Florida, 7 p.m.

At Jackie Robinson Stadium Los Angeles Friday, June 11: Cal State-Fullerton 4, UCLA 3, CS Fullerton leads series 1-0 Saturday, June 12: UCLA (46-14) vs. Cal StateFullerton (46-16), late x-Sunday, June 13: Cal State-Fullerton vs. UCLA, 10 p.m.

South Korea Argentina Nigeria Greece

At Davenport Field Charlottesville, Va. Saturday, June 12: Virginia 3, Oklahoma 2 Sunday, June 13: Virginia vs. Oklahoma, 4 p.m. x-Monday, June 14: Oklahoma vs. Virginia, 1 or 7 p.m.

At BB&T Coastal Field Myrtle Beach, S.C. Saturday, June 12: South Carolina 4, Coastal Carolina 3, South Carolina leads series 1-0 Sunday, June 13: Coastal Carolina (55-9) vs. South Carolina (47-15), 1 p.m. x-Monday, June 14: South Carolina vs. Coastal Carolina, 1 or 7 p.m.

At Packard Stadium Tempe, Ariz.

Saturday, June 12: Arkansas (43-19) at Arizona State (50-8), late Sunday, June 13: Arizona State vs. Arkansas, 10 p.m. x-Monday, June 14: Arkansas vs. Arizona State, 7 p.m.

L.A. Lakers 2, Boston 2 Thursday, June 3: L.A. Lakers 102, Boston 89 Sunday, June 6: Boston 103, L.A. Lakers 94 Tuesday, June 8: L.A. Lakers 91, Boston 84 Thursday, June 10: Boston 96, L.A. Lakers 89 Sunday, June 13: L.A. Lakers at Boston, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 15: Boston at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m. x-Thursday, June 17: Boston at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m.

RACING

Australia Germany Ghana Serbia

NASCAR-Sprint Cup Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 Lineup (Car number in parentheses) 1. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 189.984.

2. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 189.788.

3. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 189.668.

4. (9) Kasey Kahne, Ford, 189.623.

5. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 189.474.

6. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 189.359.

7. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 189.145.

8. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 189.051.

9. (00) David Reutimann, Toyota, 188.907.

10. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 188.655.

11. (19) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 188.521.

12. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 188.314.

13. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 188.309.

14. (6) David Ragan, Ford, 188.27.

15. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 188.245.

16. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 188.245.

17. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 188.221.

18. (77) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 187.867.

19. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 187.813.

20. (7) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 187.642.

21. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 187.603.

22. (98) Paul Menard, Ford, 187.603.

23. (78) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 187.593.

24. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 187.529.

25. (33) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 187.48.

26. (43) AJ Allmendinger, Ford, 187.437.

27. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 187.393.

28. (21) Bill Elliott, Ford, 187.251.

29. (82) Scott Speed, Toyota, 187.246.

30. (71) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 186.848.

31. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 186.616.

32. (83) Casey Mears, Toyota, 186.398.

33. (12) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 186.292.

34. (38) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 186.191.

35. (09) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 186.09.

36. (37) David Gilliland, Ford, 185.946.

37. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 185.922.

38. (13) Max Papis, Toyota, 185.821.

39. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 185.538.

40. (46) J.J. Yeley, Dodge, 185.209.

41. (64) Todd Bodine, Toyota, 184.914.

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At Bloemfontein, South Africa Japan vs. Cameroon, 10 a.m.

Saturday, June 19 At Durban, South Africa Netherlands vs. Japan, 7:30 a.m.

At Pretoria, South Africa Denmark vs. Cameroon, 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 24 At Rustenburg, South Africa Denmark vs. Japan, 2:30 p.m.

At Cape Town, South Africa Cameroon vs. Netherlands, 2:30 p.m.

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Monday, June 14 At Cape Town, South Africa Italy vs. Paraguay, 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 15 At Rustenburg, South Africa New Zealand vs. Slovakia, 7:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 20 At Bloemfontein, South Africa Paraguay vs. Slovakia, 7:30 a.m.

At Nelspruit, South Africa Italy vs. New Zealand, 10 a.m.

Thursday, June 24 At Johannesburg Slovakia vs. Italy, 10 a.m.

At Polokwane, South Africa Paraguay vs. New Zealand, 10 a.m.

Brazil Ivory Coast North Korea Portugal

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Tuesday, June 15 At Port Elizabeth, South Africa Ivory Coast vs. Portugal, 10 a.m.

At Johannesburg Brazil vs. North Korea, 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 20 At Johannesburg Brazil vs. Ivory Coast, 2:30 p.m.

Monday, June 21 At Cape Town, South Africa North Korea vs. Portugal, 7:30 a.m.

Friday, June 25 At Durban, South Africa Portugal vs. Brazil, 10 a.m.

At Nelspruit, South Africa North Korea vs. Ivory Coast, 10 a.m.

Chile Honduras Spain Switzerland

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Wednesday, June 16 At Nelspruit, South Africa Honduras vs. Chile, 7:30 a.m.

At Durban, South Africa Spain vs. Switzerland, 10 a.m.

Monday, June 21 At Port Elizabeth, South Africa Switzerland vs. Chile, 10 a.m.

At Johannesburg Spain vs. Honduras, 2:30 p.m.

Friday, June 25 At Pretoria, South Africa Chile vs. Spain, 2:30 p.m.

At Bloemfontein, South Africa Switzerland vs. Honduras, 2:30 p.m.

TELEVISION Sunday

7 a.m. (ESPN) World Cup Soccer Group Stage: Algeria vs. Slovenia.

9:30 a.m. (ESPN) World Cup Soccer Group Stage: Ghana vs. Serbia.

12:00 p.m. (WHNS) Formula One Racing Grand Prix of Canada.

1 p.m. (ESPN) College Baseball NCAA Super Regional: Teams TBA. (TNT) NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup: Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400.

1:30 p.m. (TBS) MLB Baseball Philadelphia Phillies at Boston Red Sox. 2 p.m. (WSOC) (WLOS) World Cup Soccer Group Stage: Australia vs. Germany.

(FSS) MLB Baseball Atlanta Braves at Minnesota Twins.

3 p.m. (WBTV) (WSPA) PGA Tour Golf St. Jude Classic, Final Round.

(TS) WNBA Basketball San Antonio Silver Stars at Atlanta Dream.

4 p.m. (ESPN) College Baseball NCAA Super Regional: Teams TBA. 7 p.m. (ESPN2) College Baseball NCAA Super Regional: Teams TBA. 8 p.m. (WSOC) (WLOS) NBA Basketball Finals, Game 5 — Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics.

(ESPN) MLB Baseball Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs.

10 p.m. (ESPN2) College Baseball NCAA Super Regional: Teams TBA. 7 a.m. (ESPN) World Cup Soccer Group Stage: Denmark vs. Netherlands.

9:30 a.m. (ESPN) World Cup Soccer Group Stage: Cameroon vs. Japan.

1 p.m. (ESPN2) College Baseball NCAA Super Regional: Teams TBA. 2 p.m. (ESPN) World Cup Soccer Group Stage: Italy vs. Paraguay.

7 p.m. (ESPN) MLB Baseball Seattle Mariners at St. Louis Cardinals.

(ESPN2) College Baseball NCAA Super Regional: Teams TBA.

TRANSACTIONS Saturday’s Sports Transactions

Friday, June 18 At Port Elizabeth, South Africa Germany vs. Serbia, 7:30 a.m.

Saturday, June 19 At Rustenburg, South Africa Australia vs. Ghana, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, June 23 At Johannesburg Ghana vs. Germany, 2:30 p.m.

At Nelspruit, South Africa Australia vs. Serbia, 2:30 p.m.

Cameroon Denmark Japan Netherlands

Italy New Zealand Paraguay Slovakia

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Sunday, June 13 At Pretoria, South Africa Serbia vs. Ghana, 10 a.m.

At Durban, South Africa Germany vs. Australia, 2:30 p.m.

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Saturday, June 12 At Rustenburg, South Africa England 1, United States 1 Sunday, June 13 At Polokwane, South Africa Algeria vs. Slovenia, 7:30 a.m.

Friday, June 18 At Johannesburg United States vs. Slovenia, 10 a.m.

At Cape Town, South Africa England vs. Algeria, 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 23 At Port Elizabeth, South Africa Slovenia vs. England, 10 a.m.

At Pretoria, South Africa United States vs. Algeria, 10 a.m.

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Saturday, June 12 At Port Elizabeth, South Africa South Korea 2, Greece 0 At Johannesburg Argentina 1, Nigeria 0 Thursday, June 17 At Johannesburg Argentina vs. South Korea, 7:30 a.m.

At Bloemfontein, South Africa Nigeria vs. Greece, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, June 22 At Durban, South Africa Nigeria vs. South Korea, 2:30 p.m.

At Polokwane, South Africa Greece vs. Argentina, 2:30 p.m.

At Doug Kingsmore Stadium Clemson, S.C. Saturday, June 12: Alabama 5, Clemson 4 Sunday, June 13: Clemson vs. Alabama, 7 p.m. x-Monday, June 14: Alabama vs. Clemson, 1 or 7 p.m.

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Thursday, June 17 At Polokwane, South Africa Mexico vs. France, 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 22 At Rustenburg, South Africa Mexico vs. Uruguay, 10 a.m.

At Bloemfontein, South Africa France vs. South Africa, 10 a.m.

At UFCU Disch-Falk Field Austin, Texas Friday, June 11: TCU 3, Texas 1 Saturday, June 12: Texas 14, TCU 1, series tied 1-1 Sunday, June 13: TCU (50-12) vs. Texas (50-12), 4 p.m.

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Grizzlies first baseman David Chester added to the 3-1 Gastonia advantage with a solo home run to left center field off Owls relief pitcher Nate Hyatt (Appalachian State) in the seventh inning to give the Grizzlies an extra insurance run.

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BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX_Placed RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 8. Optioned OF Josh Reddick to Pawtucket (IL). Called up OF Daniel Nava from Pawtucket.

TAMPA BAY RAYS_Placed OF Gabe Kapler on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Justin Ruggiano from Durham (IL).

TEXAS RANGERS_Placed RHP Rich Harden on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Alexi Ogando from Oklahoma City (PCL).

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS_Reinstated C Miguel Montero from the 15-day DL. Optioned C John Hester from Reno (PCL).

CHICAGO CUBS_Recalled RHP Mitch Atkins from Iowa (PCL). Optioned LHP James Russell to Iowa.

COLORADO ROCKIES_Agreed to terms with RHP Chad Bettis, OF Jared Simon, OF Corey Dickerson, 3B Jayson Langerfels, C Ryan Casteel, 1B Blake McDade, 1B Mark Tracy, RHP Bruce Kern, LHP Kenneth Roberts, LHP Blake Keitzman and 1B Jordan Ballard.

HOUSTON ASTROS_Agreed to terms with RHP Jamaine Cotton, LHP Adam Champion and LHP Jeremiah Meiners.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES_Promoted C John Suomi from Reading (EL) to Lehigh Valley (IL). Assigned LHP J.A. Happ to Reading for a rehab assignment.

COLLEGE GEORGIA TECH_Announced DE Robert Hall has been suspended indefinitely fromi the football team after an argument with his girlfriend led to a battery charge.

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2010 All-County FOREST CITY — The Daily Courier selected student-athletes in baseball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and softball as 2010 Daily Courier AllCounty athletes.

The selections were made by the Courier’s Scott Bowers and Kevin Carver.

In baseball and softball, 15 student-athletes were selected from the four county schools playing in the NCHSAA. In men’s and women’s basketball, six student athletes were selected from the four schools playing in the NCHSAA. (In alphabetical order, by name and school).

BASEBALL Tyler Gaffney, Chase High Brandon Holland, Chase High Jay Turner, Chase High Cameron Wilkins, Chase High Derek Deaton, East Rutherford Trent Dorsey, East Rutherford Chip Helton, East Rutherford Blake Myers, East Rutherford Drew Reynolds, East Rutherford Dakotah Thomas, East Rutherford Dylan Hipp, R-S Central Seth Orr, R-S Central Zach Powers, R-S Central Jordan Rumfelt, R-S Central Zac Caldwell, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy

SOFTBALL Rebecca Bailey, Chase Sam Carpenter, Chase Euletha Davis, Chase Mackenzie McCraw, Chase Crestin Walker, Chase Adrienne Alexander, R-S Central Taylor Crowder, R-S Central Kaley Holmstrom, R-S Central Chelsea Smith, R-S Central Taylor Sullivan, R-S Central Sally Harrill, East Rutherford Sara Hoyle, East Rutherford Ali Ruppe, East Rutherford Chelsea Rush, East Rutherford Lacey Childers, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy

MEN’S BASKETBALL Carlos Watkins, Chase Mikhail Baxter, East Rutherford Devince Boykins, East Rutherford Rob Gray, East Rutherford Raheem Hampton, East Rutherford Shaquille Wilkins, R-S Central

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Euletha Davis, Chase Kaitlyn Smart, Chase Tamara El-Amoor, East Rutherford Shannon Hines, R-S Central Melissa McLaughlin, R-S Central Victoria Bennett, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy

Gamecocks’ pitching, defense key victory MYRTLE BEACH (AP) — Like defense and pitching? Then this South Carolina team is for you.

The Gamecocks proved that again Saturday in their 4-3 NCAA super regional win over Coastal Carolina with second baseman Scott Wingo ending one bases-loaded jam in the sixth inning with an acrobatic double play and reliever Matt Price closing the door on a second bases-full situation with his power arm two innings later.

And don’t forget about South Carolina starter Blake Cooper (121), who handcuffed the powerhouse Chants for their fewest runs in more than six weeks.

“We fight every inning, every at bat, every pitch,” Price said. “We go out there and do the job. I was excited.”

South Carolina (47-15) is poised with one more victory over the Chants (55-9) for its first College World Series berth since a run of

three consecutive visits ended in 2004.

The Gamecocks hope Sunday’s result is less nerve-racking than this one.

Trailing 4-3 in the sixth, Coastal Carolina got two singles and a walk to load the bases. But Daniel Bowman chopped a grounder that bounced off Cooper’s glove and wound up right at Wingo, who stepped on second and then threw on-target to first while falling sideways to complete the double play.

“I just waited a little bit and threw it,” Wingo said. “Really, that’s all I got.”

The finish on a nice stretch by first baseman Christian Walker sent Wingo’s teammates and the Gamecock fans at BB&T Coastal Field into a frenzy.

“I felt like I hit the ball hard, and of all the places it could’ve gone, it was right to second base,” Bowman said.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) drives his race car Friday, June 4, 2010, at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., as he qualifies third for Sunday’s NASCAR Pocono 500 Sprint Cup auto race.

Junior looking to end 71-race winning drought BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — It’s not the kind of anniversary Dale Earnhardt Jr. enjoys celebrating.

NASCAR’s most popular driver heads to the track for Sunday’s 400mile race at Michigan International Speedway two years removed from his last trip to Victory Lane.

It’s been 71 long races since Earnhardt memorably coaxed his No. 88 Chevrolet to the finish line at the two-mile oval, alternately starting and then killing the engine to conserve enough fuel to reach the checkered flag under caution.

He hoped his first win at Hendrick Motorsports would be the start of big things. Instead, it’s been two years of mostly big headaches.

Earnhardt missed the Chase for the championship last year and is in danger of missing out again this fall. He’s 16th in points with 12 races remaining in the regular season and as close to falling out of the picture as he is of cracking the top 12. After finishing second at Daytona, he’s faded as the temperatures have warmed up with just one top-10 finish in his last nine races.

Yet Earnhardt is surprisingly upbeat. He remains confident in crew chief Lance McGrew despite some missteps in the race setups and pit strategy in recent weeks.

“With everything that I’ve been through since I won my last race, I can honestly tell you ... this weekend I’ll get in the car Sunday and I firmly believe in what Lance is going to do, what the team is going to do,” said Earnhardt, who will start 27th.

Mark Martin pointed to Earnhardt’s struggles as proof of how difficult it is to win at the Cup level regardless of how easy the other Hendrick drivers make it look.

Earnhardt’s teammates have won 22 times since his last triumph.

“They have run good enough to win some races last year and they’ve run well in some races this year,” Martin said.

It’s a compliment Earnhardt tries to shrug off. Martin is his friend. It’s what he’s supposed to say.

“I’m sure he is having to be positive due to our relationship as co-worker, but at the same time I feel like he feels honest because I do work really hard out there,” Earnhardt said. “I drove last week as hard as I could every lap because I knew we were really close on the car.”

That hasn’t always been the case.

Earnhardt says the days when he could cruise around and bide his time before trying to get to the front are over.

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Logano hopped on planes Saturday afternoon to head to Kentucky and run in the Nationwide Race, Kyle Busch opted to run in the truck race and stay put in the Irish Hills.

It marked the second straight weekend one of NASCAR’s hardest working drivers chose to skip the Nationwide race and spend the weekend at the Cup event. Busch stuck around in Pocono last week rather than try to make the Nationwide event in Nashville.

The slightly scaled back schedule is geared toward helping Busch grab his first points title.

ON EMPTY: Even though fuel management problems last year twice cost him his first career win at Michigan, Jimmie Johnson has heard more from his wife about running out of gas away from the track.

Johnson, who was not won at Michigan in 16 starts, ran out of fuel while leading with less than two laps left in last June’s race and also in the final laps of the August event.

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given England the lead in the fourth, charging into the area and shooting with the outside of his foot past Tim Howard for his 17th international goal.

England, pursuing its first World Cup title since 1966, created more chances but the Americans held firm under pressure with a string of saves from Howard.

“It was a difficult game,” Gerrard said. “I think the important thing in the first game is not to lose.”

Green’s error brought looks of dismay from English fans who were a majority in the sellout crowd of more than 38,000 at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.

Argentina head coach “Unfortunately we’ve let a poor goal Diego Maradona, left, in and we couldn’t go on and get hugs Argentina’s Lionel the winner,” Gerrard said. “The goal Messi at the end of the shocked us a bit. ... It took us a while World Cup group B soccer to get over it. match between Argentina At the final whistle, American fans and Nigeria at Ellis Park applauded and waved their flags as Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday. their team came over to greet them while the English supporters stood Associated Press mostly in silence after their team filed off the field with heads bowed.

“Our first game is still about getting something, but when you go behind early, I thought the response was good,” United States coach Bob Bradley said. “I think after the goal, we started to put some plays together and built up confidence.”

Green’s slip recalled a similar mistake by former goalkeeper Scott Carson against Croatia which OHANNESBURG (AP) — Gabriel Striker Gonzalo Higuain failed to denied England a place at the 2008 Heinze scored on a diving header and convert three good chances, includEuropean Championship.

Argentina hung on for 1-0 victory ing what seemed a certain goal in the Dempsey became only the second over Nigeria despite missing a fistfourth minute. Messi also came ago- American to score in two World ful of scoring chances in the teams’ nizingly close several times against Cups. He also scored in the 2006 World Cup opener. goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, whose tournament.

Heinze’s goal came in the sixth terrific saves kept it close.

“At least we got a point, that’s the minute, when he took advantage of Taye Taiwo came within inches positive,” Dempsey said. “We’ve got weak defense to power in a shot from of an equalizer with a low shot that to go out and win these next two 12 yards off Juan Sebastian Veron’s flew just past Sergio Romero’s left games.” corner kick. post, and substitute Kalu Uche then Gerrard’s early strike helped The Nigerians struggled for much scooped a weak shot over the crosssettle the England team while the of the match to contain Argentina bar from inside the box with eight Americans struggled to find any forward Lionel Messi, who tormentminutes left. rhythm. ed them with his masterful moves.

Maradona was especially demonThe United States had little to show “We should not forgive, that’s strative with Messi, giving him a for its efforts before its goal. The best what I told them after the match,” a bear hug and lifting him off the chances came from headers as playrelaxed Maradona said. “In football, ground in celebration. maker Landon Donovan twice set up to forgive is to pay.”

“I want Messi always close to the Jozy Altidore to head wide.

Maradona also praised Nigeria ball and he was,” Maradona said. “He Wayne Rooney, regarded as goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, who did terrific things today.”

England’s most threatening player, made spectacular saves against saw little of the ball and had little Lionel Messi and Gonzalo Higuain to South Korea 2, Greece 0 impact on the match.

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa keep the Africans in the game.

Emile Heskey slammed into (AP) — Lee Jung-soo and Park Maradona chided his players for Howard in the 29th, hitting the goalJi-sung each scored and South Korea keeper in the chest with the toe of his wasting too many chances Saturday eased to a win over lackluster Greece. in their 1-0 victory against Nigeria.

Lee tapped in a free kick from short He said it seemed like his players range in the seventh minute and Park “couldn’t see the goal” and were too forgiving as they squandered numer- Ji-sung doubled the lead in the 52nd with a slick solo goal. ous scoring opportunities.

The Manchester United mid“Goals aren’t missed on purpose,” fielder collected a misplaced pass Maradona said. “Winning has given us a certain calm for the next match.” from Vassilis Torosidis and skipped Before the game, Maradona seemed past two defenders before slipping a JOHANNESBURG (AP) — shot beyond goalkeeper Alexandros not to have a care in the world.

Robert Green wrote his name into Tzorvas.

As Ellis Park was filling up with the lengthening list of blundering Striker Park Chu-young had anoth- England goalkeepers when he let a thousands of Argentine fans, he er three chances to score for South walked around the edge of the pitch routine shot from Clint Dempsey slip Korea, and Fanis Gekas had a shot calling out to acquaintances in the through his grasp for a United States saved with 10 minutes left in what stands, listened to the crowd serequalizer at the World Cup. was Greece’s best chance. enading the greatest player in the From David Seaman at the 2002 Greece mustered only a few shots nation’s history, and allowing dozens World Cup and Scott Carson in a the Koreans blocked. of photographers to follow him.

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boot as both went to meet a low cross from Aaron Lennon.

Heskey, making his first start since October, broke clear in the 52nd but shot straight at Howard, who came sprinting to the edge of the penalty area.

Howard was called into action again soon after as he tipped an effort from Frank Lampard over the bar, and at the other end Green deflected a shot from Altidore onto the crossbar in the 65th.

Rooney almost connected with a cross from Gerrard at the back post, and then set up substitute Shaun Wright-Phillips for a clear shot from the left which Howard stopped.

England coach Fabio Capello cranked up the pressure late in the match, bringing on Peter Crouch with 10 minutes remaining to supply Rooney with more possession, but there was no way through the American defense.

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England coach Fabio Capello said he had not decided yet whether to keep Green in goal for the second game against Algeria in Cape Town on Friday.

“He made a mistake but in the second half he made a good save. We have time to decide, to speak with him, Afterwards I will decide.”

Green also got sympathy from U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard whose string of saves helped his team get a point.

“I feel terrible for him,” the American said. “He’s got broad shoulders. He’ll bounce back.”

As for Saturday’s blunder, Dempsey has seen enough of them to wonder when it would be his turn to score one.

“It’s one of those that you see and people say, ‘How come that never happens to me?’” Dempsey said.

“Finally, it’s a goal that probably the ‘keeper should have made a save on.

They all count the same when they go in.”

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Hollow, then walked out in the final round of The Players Championship with a sore neck. The next day, he and swing coach Hank Haney ended six years together.

The real measure of Woods might start at Pebble.

It is a course where Woods feels comfortable, even though he last saw it eight years ago. It is where he became the first player in U.S. Open history to finish at double digits below par (12 under).

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The history of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach is short. The memories are not.

The course is famous for its sheer beauty, especially the seven holes in the middle that run along the rugged Pacific coastline, and the wall along the 18th fairway that stands between the great meeting of land and sea.

Adding to its mystique is the Hall of Fame champions Pebble produces in the U.S. Open.

The four winners collectively own 202 victories on the PGA Tour and 41 majors.

“Great venues have great winners,” Geoff Ogilvy said. “Most members have it wrong. They think high scores validate their golf course. It’s great champions that validate a golf course, don’t you think? And they’ve all been great tournaments.”

No doubt, they have been memorable.

It starts in 1972 with Jack Nicklaus hitting 1-iron into the cool, ocean wind on the par-3 17th, the ball striking the pin and stopping a foot away for the birdie that gave him the second leg of the Grand Slam.

Ten years later, with perhaps the most memorable shot of all, Tom Watson chipped in for birdie from behind the 17th green to deny Nicklaus a record fifth U.S. Open.

Tom Kite chipped in on the par-3 seventh hole in the blustery, punishing conditions to win in 1992.

And then there was Tiger Woods.

Asked for his favorite memory from 2000, Woods settled on the 3-foot par he made on the final hole.

Nothing really stands out from that week because so many shots were right where he was aiming. How else to explain a six-shot lead after 36

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holes, a 10-shot lead going into the final round and a 15-shot victory that stands among the great feats in 150 years of the majors?

“I didn’t do anything special that week,” Woods said.

Everything is up in the air going into the 110th U.S. Open, and the fifth at Pebble Beach, which starts June 17.

Woods is No. 1 in the world, as he was 10 years ago coming into the U.S. Open on the Monterey Peninsula, but the similarities stop there. His image was shattered during the offseason when he was caught in a web of infidelity, and Woods has not looked the same since returning from a five-month layoff at the Masters and tying for fourth.

For the first time in his career, he failed to finish consecutive tournaments — he missed the cut at Quail

“Places like Memorial, Pebble Beach, the Old Course ... his history is pretty good at those golf courses,” Paul Goydos said. “If he goes through all those uncompetitive, then you can ask that question.”

In the bigger picture, Woods is four majors behind the record 18 won by Nicklaus. This is an important year with Pebble Beach and St. Andrews on the major rotation. Nicklaus still believes Woods will break his record, although he is curious about these next two months.

“He basically won on those fairly easily through the years,” Nicklaus said. “If he has problems with those golf courses, sure, they won’t come around for a while.”

For now, the more tangible rival is Phil Mickelson, who brings as much hope as he does scar tissue.

Mickelson is a three-time winner at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, and it was at Pebble Beach in the 1992 U.S. Open that he turned pro.

He opened with a 68 that year, only to follow with an 81 to miss the cut.

It’s about like his career, filled with up and downs, the changes sometimes swift and with little notice.

Mickelson is trending upward at the moment, and he comes to Pebble Beach as the only player capable of the Grand Slam this year.

Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, My husband and I just moved from Connecticut to a rural town in Pennsylvania. After unloading the moving truck, we realized we didn't need half the stuff we brought with us. Fortunately, I love having a garage sale. My new neighbor, though, told me that this small town requires a garage sale permit. I thought she was crazy. Who would need a permit to set up a few tables and hang a sign on the lawn? But she was right. I found out that there are all sorts of restrictions in our area. Why would any town put so many guidelines on something as simple as a garage sale?

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Carry: In your case, there may be legitimate purposes to the garage sale regulations. And your town is not the only one to have them.

Cash: Many cities or towns require a permit to prevent people from turning garage sales into a permanent retail business. The town may restrict the sale to a specific length of time, like three to five days, or only permit one sale every six months.

Carry: Of course, if you collect enough stuff to need a garage sale more than every six months, getting a permit

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Cash: Another popular restriction you may encounter is with regards to posting signs. There may be a rule that simply requires you to remove all the signs you posted within a specific amount of time. More structured guidelines may define the actual size of the sign or where it's placed.

Carry: Some laws go as far as stating, "Can not be placed on telephone poles" or "Must be 10 feet from the road."

Cash: If you've ever driven behind a car swerving with the driver's head out the window to read those garage sale signs, the laws can begin to make sense.

His inspirational victory at the Masters, where wife Amy showed up for the first time since being diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago, allowed him to break out of the pack behind Woods with his fourth major, the most of active players next to Woods.

Mickelson might trade them all for a U.S. Open, the major that is haunting him.

A year ago at Bethpage Black, in his final tournament before a break to cope with his wife’s cancer, Mickelson was poised to capture the U.S. Open until missing short putts over the final four holes. He could not catch Lucas Glover, and wound up a runner-up for a record fifth time. From Pinehurst to Shinnecock to Winged Foot, all he has to show for the U.S. Open is a silver medal.

“It’s my national open,” Mickelson said. “Growing up here, that’s a special event for me. I really want to give myself the best opportunity in the U.S. Open. I had a good chance last year — a couple of years I’ve had great chances and haven’t really come through — and it’s the one event that I’d love to win.

“With this tournament being at Pebble ... I feel like there’s a good opportunity there.”

He typically plays the week before a U.S. Open to get into the flow of competition. This year, Mickelson took the week off and is spending time at Pebble developing a strategy.

Depending on how Woods fares, Mickelson could go to No. 1 in the world for the first time by finishing as high as second. A victory would allow him to join some elite company — Woods, Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer — as the only players in the last 50 years to win the first two legs of the Grand Slam.

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No one likes a litterbug. But that's what people are when they forget to take down their garage sale signs. So as you pack up after your sale, remember this simple courtesy: Take down all the garage sale signs you posted around town. If you have trouble remembering where they are, make a note of each location when you hang them up. That way when your sale is over, it will be easy to quickly drive around and find them all. Your neighbors will appreciate your efforts.

When my friend first moved from Germany to the states, she had trouble learning the language and the customs. It was years before she began to understand everything.

One day she wanted to clean out her garage, so I suggested that she hold a yard sale and explained how it worked. She was very excited and started getting ready right away.

When I showed up the next day she explained to me in her accent, "Being from Germany, I thought I should do the yard sale in metric."

I was quite confused from her comment until she held up a sign for the driveway that read, 'Meter Sale'.

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Window Shopping Have you ever noticed that cars slow down near your garage sale, but don't stop? How your sale looks from the road may determine the amount of customers you get. But if you want those drive-by customers to stop, place your larger items like furniture out front and viewable from the road.

To encourage male drivers to stop, put some "guy toys" out front like tractors, boats or motorcycles. The larger your sale looks, the more people will want to shop.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 10SP130 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST FROM HUGH F. SMITH AND KAREN K. SMITH, TO BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORPORATION, TRUSTEE, DATED DECEMBER 23, 2004 RECORDED IN BOOK 821, PAGE 17, RUTHERFORD COUNTY REGISTRY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to an order entered May 18, 2010, in the Superior Court for Rutherford County, and the power of sale contained in the captioned deed of trust ("Deed of Trust"), the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash,

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TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO all easements, restrictions and rights of ways of record and a non-exclusive appurtenant easement for ingress, egress and regress is conveyed over and upon all private subdivision roads for Greyrock at Lake Lure as shown on the above-described plats and to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Greyrock as recorded in Book 858, at Page 122 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry and also being recorded in Book 3827, page 764 of the Buncombe County, NC Registry.

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A five percent cash deposit, or a cash deposit of $750.00, whichever is greater, will be required of the last and highest bidder. The balance of the bid purchase price shall be due in full in cash or certified funds at a closing to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. The undersigned Substitute Trustee shall convey title to the property by non-warranty deed.

This sale will be made subject to all prior liens of record, if any, and to all unpaid (ad valorem) taxes and special assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust. This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above-described property for a period of 120 days following the date when the final upset bid period has run.

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accent, “Excuse me, sir. Can you tell me where the playoff starts for the other tournament between me and Ernie?”

That’s what it felt like 10 years ago at the U.S. Open — two tournaments.

Woods might as well have been playing alone.

In a major billed as the toughest test in golf, Woods went 22 holes without a bogey to start the championship and 26 holes without a bogey at the end. No one had ever finished a U.S. Open in double digits under par. His 15-shot margin was the widest ever in a major, breaking a record that had been set in 1862.

“At that moment in time, we thought we saw some of the best golf we’ll ever see by any player,” Thomas Bjorn said.

Bjorn, who played with Woods in the third round that week, was among a dozen people interviewed

by The Associated Press who practiced, competed or walked alongside Woods in the days leading up to his landmark victory at Pebble Beach.

I said, ’Nobody is going to beat him. Nobody is going to beat him for a long time.’

With the exception of one or two holes, it probably was the most flawless major championship ever.

John Cook Golfer

Woods stopped to see Harmon

in Las Vegas on his way to Pebble Beach. He played that Sunday at Rio Secco with one of Harmon’s newest pupils, a 19-year-old Australian named Adam Scott, who did not qualify for the Open and planned to turn pro the following week.

In 25 mph wind, Woods set the course record with a 63.

“He did things that I didn’t know you could do on the golf course,” Scott said. “I’m glad he won the U.S. Open by 15 the next week. Because if he didn’t and played like that, I don’t think I would have turned pro. I said to Butch, ’We’ve got a lot of work to do.’ What I saw was pretty amazing.”

Harmon didn’t play, but he accompanied them.

“Everyone on my staff ran down to the casino and bet on him,” Harmon said. “We didn’t get great odds, obviously, but it was as good of a lock as I’ve ever seen.”

Woods and Mark O’Meara, played the previous week at Isleworth, their home course in Orlando, Fla., and practiced together all three rounds at Pebble Beach. O’Meara was his usual practice partner at the majors. He had seen it all. This was different.

“He hit every shot just perfect. He never missed a shot,” O’Meara said.

“He seemed calm, he seemed relaxed and he seemed in control Those were the three things that were different about him.”

John Cook, another close friend from Isleworth, arrived from the Buick Classic and joined them for the final two practice rounds.

“He was in the middle of a pretty special time,” Cook said. “You could see his confidence building and building. Tuesday and Wednesday were so flawless in preparation and attitude. Everything was in sync.

Every shot was the perfect trajectory.”

NBC Sports analyst Johnny Miller followed them for a couple of holes on Wednesday and asked how Woods was playing.

“I said, ’Nobody is going to beat him. Nobody is going to beat him for a long time,”’ Cook said. “With the exception of one or two holes, it probably was the most flawless major championship ever.”

O’Meara made a similar prediction driving to dinner with his wife.

“She said, ’How are you playing?”’

O’Meara recalled. “I said, ’I’m playing all right, but it doesn’t really matter. The tournament is already over.’

She said, ’How can you say that?’ I said, ’Tiger is going to win.’”

No coach saw more of Woods that week than Hank Haney, who was working with O’Meara but whom Woods hired four years later.

“It was one of those special putting

weeks, and you don’t see that coming in practice,” Haney said. “You never see a guy get done in a practice round and say, ’This guy is making everything.’ Because they don’t even putt toward the hole.”

Steve Williams began working as Woods’ caddie in March 1999, and they won their first major together at the PGA Championship that year.

This was their sixth major, yet the preparations were vastly different in one area — putting.

“Tiger spent an unusually longer amount of time practicing putts inside 10 feet than he would normally do,” Williams said. “When the greens are fast and bumpy, it’s difficult to chip it close. On the Wednesday night we were out there putting with the lights on, in the dark, trying to get a key, trying to dial in something that would help.

“Obviously, he found a key. He started hitting the putts a little more up on the ball to get it rolling. It’s not an uncommon thing, but it’s something you would never think about if the greens are pure.”

Paul Goydos qualified for the U.S. Open by finishing in the top 15 the previous year. When he registered Monday morning, he saw the signup sheet for practice rounds. First off Wednesday morning was Woods, Mark O’Meara, John Cook and TBA. “To be announced,” Goydos said. “I said, ’Boys and girls, attention! We’re announcing who’s playing. I am.’ I wrote my name in.”

What a treat that turned out to be.

“He seemed as unconcerned with life as anyone I had ever seen on the golf course the day before a U.S. Open,” Goydos said. “We’re all hitting 20 chips and putting to all these spots, and he would hit a shot into the fairway, knock it on the green, hit a few putts and sit there and talk to Butch. It’s almost like he was saying to Butch, ’Look at these idiots.’

“It wasn’t like, ’I’m going to win.’

But he had it all figured out.”

When they finished the round, two reporters were waiting to speak to Goydos.

“I had never seen a display of golf like that in my life,” Goydos said.

“He’s going to win by 10. That’s what I said to these reporters. I saw a 10-shot victory. And I was wrong.”

Of all the holes Woods played in practice, Wednesday at the par-3 12th was what got everyone’s attention. The green was brick hard, typical of a U.S. Open. There was no way to get it anywhere near the hole,

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much less keep it on the green. Or so they thought.

“We were on the 12th tee, the pin was back right. He hit a 4-iron, this high cut about a yard-and-a-half that never left the flag and stopped about 5 feet away,” O’Meara said.

“Butch said, ’Good swing.’ And I said, ’Really? Now I know why you’re such a great teacher. What was your first clue, that he hasn’t missed a shot all day?’ We were needling each other pretty good.”

Cook’s son was caddying for him that week and he recalled the teenager’s reaction as much as the shot.

“He hits this towering 4-iron, and this thing would have landed on the hood of your car and stopped,” Cook said. “We all looked at each other.

My son Jason, who was 14, had his mouth open and his eyes real big. I said, ’That’s a golf swing.”’

Woods played the opening two rounds with Jim Furyk and Jesper Parnevik, in conditions so foggy that the first round Thursday eventually was suspended with 75 players yet to finish. Woods teed off in the morning and shot a bogey-free 65, the lowest score ever at Pebble Beach in a U.S. Open.

“He had complete control as far as drawing the ball, cutting the ball, hitting it high, hitting it low.

Whatever the shot called for, he seemed to be hitting it right at the pin,” Furyk said. “I just remember him rolling in 8-footers and 12-footers. Pebble Beach isn’t the smoothest surface, and these 8-footers were going in with perfect speed. I was just shaking my head.”

Parnevik was doing more than that.

He was laughing.

“It almost became a joke,” Parnevik said.

Returning to the 13th hole Saturday morning to complete the second round, Steve Williams reached into the bag and noticed something wrong. There were only three balls in the bag. He was concerned at first, then figured they would be OK with only six holes to play.

From the left rough, Woods hit a 56-degree sand wedge with such force that it put a scuff mark on the ball.

“He putts out for his par and gives it to a kid as he leaves the green,” Williams said. “My first thought was, ’I’ve got to go get the ball off that kid.

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two balls left.”

Woods bogeyed the 14th, birdied the 15th and parred the next two holes, keeping the same ball.

Then comes the 18th, with the ocean down the left side of the hole and out-of-bounds well to the right.

Woods was leading by seven.

“My first thought was to hit iron off the tee, but he’s driving fantastic,” Williams said. “I can’t say, ’Tiger, you can’t hit driver here because we ain’t got enough golf balls in case you hit it in the ocean.’ It’s the only time I can actually say I had butterflies in my stomach standing over a tee shot.”

For good reason. Woods hooked it in the ocean.

One ball left.

“I said, Tiger, you’ve got a sevenshot lead, take that iron out, hit it down the fairway, get it up there and let’s go to lunch and not waste making a horror number,”’ Williams said.

“He said, ’Give me that (expletive) driver.’ I can’t say, ’This is the last golf ball you’ve got.’ I tried as best I could, as conservatively as I could, to talk him out of it.”

Woods hit the fairway, hit into the bunker and got up-and-down for bogey and a 69. He had a six-shot lead, a U.S. Open record for largest 36-hole margin. Woods didn’t find out until after the tournament why Williams was insisting on an iron.

“He said, ’What was all that commotion on the 18th tee on Saturday morning,”’ Williams said. “I said, ’Well, that was the last golf ball you have. If you had hit that down there in the water, we were going to see how quickly I could run 800 yards to the hotel room and back in five minutes.’ We always laugh about that.

“But if he hooked that second one in the ocean, I wouldn’t be standing here telling you the story.”

The first big blunder for Woods came on the third hole Saturday afternoon when he took two swings to escape gnarly rough and made a triple-bogey 7. He birdied two of the next four holes, and that was end of the suspense.

“Yes, he made a triple bogey down the third,” said Bjorn, paired with him that day. “But it was literally perfection all the way through. It was a different kind of golf to watch than anything I’ve ever seen. He was in full control of what he was doing.

It was, looking back, one of the most special moments in the history of golf, to be honest.”

Woods shot 71, the only round he failed to break par. His 10-shot lead through 54 holes was another U.S. Open record.

Els had a 68 in the third round that put him in the final pairing Sunday with Woods, and even 10 shots behind, he wasn’t waving a white flag on the first tee. He wanted to get off to a good start and see how Woods was playing.

Woods was flawless. Els had a balky putter. Within an hour, the only question was the margin of victory.

“It wasn’t easy for me,” Els said.

“The tournament is over, and you basically watch another guy just kill you.”

Woods opened with nine pars, then ran off four birdies in a five-hole stretch to start the back nine. At that point, his only goal was to play the final round without a bogey. Els never felt so alone playing before so many people.

“He wouldn’t say a word to anybody,” Els said. “I was kind of playing on my own with a circus around me.

I was basically watching him play. It was his show.”

After his final putt, Woods raised his right arm and smiled toward a gallery that was not sure what it had just witnessed. He set or tied six U.S. Open records that week, but those are just numbers.

No one had ever destroyed a championship field like that in golf.

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Often I’ll ask my three greatnephews in Inman if they’ve been outside to play with Bailey, then I’ll ask them if they’ve rode their bicycles and played basketball.

They have an immediate answer now, “Yes.” Monday morning when I spent a few hours with my 19-month old twin siblings, we headed outdoors for the swing set.

Down in Myrtle Beach where my other great-nephew lives, I’m always asking him what he’s been doing outdoors.

You see, I want these precious children in my life to get outside, away from their surroundsound 46-inch television sets, their Wii and movies and hit the trails. A little bit of a good thing is a good thing, but too much of the indoor living is not good.

The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has begun one of the coolest things ever. “Kids in Parks, Get a Head Start” is the initiative to bring children from the indoors out.

Working together with partners throughout the region, Kids in Parks, emphasizes physical activity of children and their families, to improve their nutritional choices and get them outdoors along the parkway.

Last Saturday, Chimney Rock State Park was the first to kick off its Kids in Parks TRACK trails program with the BRPF. Many others in western North Carolina will follow.

TRACK trails program — Trails, Ridges, Active Caring Kids, encourages children to come into the parks and get on trails with parents. There are four new kid-friendly brochures available for children where they can read and look at pictures of what they’ll find on the trails.

Carolyn Ward, executive director of the foundation, said she is concerned and also sad about the generation of children who are not going to hike as their parents or grandparents did.

What’s the world coming to?

“Kids in Parks” will bring the children to the trails and to adventures with their parents.

Even in the day when there was no such thing as a gym and walking was a way to get from one place to another, our family hiked trails in the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkways on a regular basis and the woods behind our house.

As if it was yesterday, I remember our first adventure to Clingman’s Dome in the Smoky Mountains. It is the highest point in Tennessee and is accessible after driving Clingman’s Dome Road, then walking a steep half-mile trail.

A paved trail leads to a 54-foot observation tower.

We set out on the steep trail huffing and puffing. My poor daddy just about didn’t make it. Finally we saw a sign up the trail and we knew we were there. “You’re halfway there.”

I thought Daddy was going to cry. He wanted to turn back.

We all pulled up our bootstraps or flip flops and climbed higher and higher.

A book .... an assignment .... and a lot of inspiration R-S Central students turn project into a means of giving back

By ALLISON FLYNN

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Daily Courier Staff Writer

hen given an assignment for their senior AP English class at R-S Central High School, students Sarah Beth Koonce, Bre Hager and Carsyn Butler could’ve chosen to tackle the project any number of ways.

What they decided on has impacted more than just their grade.

The project, assigned to the students by English teacher Julie Pittman, was to take several works of literature and synthesize a common theme between them for a project. Students could do the project with others or work on them individually, Pittman said.

“The students had to propose a theme and tell what works they would be using and what their project was,” she said.

Koonce, Hager and Butler approached her with their works – which included Julia Alvarez’s “In the Time of Butterflies” – and said with a theme of empowering women, they wanted to do something to give back to women in Rutherford County.

“They said they had a lofty idea,” she said.

Their idea was to host a luncheon for women, complete with a guest speaker, at the Water Oak Restaurant. The students planned all the details and even decided to use a portion of the proceeds from the luncheon to benefit Family Resources.

“I was absolutely blown away,” Pittman said.

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Inspirational speaker and author Sharon Decker spoke at the Strength of Women” luncheon hosted by R-S Central students for their AP English project. Decker presented the girls with signed copies of her book “Reflections of a Satisfied Life.”

The girls said when the assignment was given, they instantly knew what book from their AP reading list they wanted to use.

“The book is set in the 50s in the Dominican Republic,” Hager said. “The women in the book were not only incredible individuals, but they lived under dictatorship. They weren’t allowed free thinking or to have their own opinions, but what they did, lead to the overthrowing of the government.”

“Not only were they working on overthrowing the government,” Koonce added, “they were also wives and mothers.”

Butler said the book was written in a way any one could relate to it, but the three agreed the main theme was empowering women.

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We’d hike the trails in and around Smokemont during our week-long camping vacation there. Often taking short cuts, Daddy once found himself in a mess of yellow jackets. Life’s lesson, stay on the trails.

Children of all ages love adventure and what better adventure than taking them outside to fall in love all over again with the great outdoors in our back yards.

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Event organizers Carsyn Butler, Sarah Beth Koonce and Bre Hager are pictured with speaker Sharon Decker, and fellow student/attendee Kaysie Miracle. The luncheon helped to raise $320 for Family Resources.

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Out & About

Preschool graduation

God and Me award

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Robbie Martin a Wolf Cub of Pack 121 of First United Contributed photo Methodist Church of Forest City received his God and Preschoolers who graduated May 28 from Love Away from Home Childcare are Kaden Smith, Anthony Smith, Me Award, May 23. He worked with Pastor Rick Brewer Haley Walker, Lily Basak and Haley Brandle. of Main Street Baptist of Spindale in order to earn this award. He is pictured with his mom, Daisy, brothers, Robbie and Jacob, and Pastor Rick Brewer.

Communities in Schools fun at Spindale Elementary

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Spindale Librarian Amy Taylor greets students and parents at the Spindale Elementary Summer Learning Fair. During the fair, families visited 15 different vendors and learned about activities available for children during the summer months.

Check presentation

SWEEP received an award from Keep North Carolina Beautiful for having the most successful recycling program in the state. The award included a $500 check presented to the group at their June 4 meeting.

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Afterward, the families were treated to ice cream and the children earned play time on an inflatable. Shown serving ice cream are teachers (l-r) Susie King, Heather Walker, Darlyne Perry, Kim Reep and Susan Womick.

During Lake Lure’s Town Council meeting June 8, Camp Lurecrest’s Jeremy White asked for permission to install an inflatable “Iceberg” water slide/climbing wall in the lake.

“It would replace the inflatable pad we call, The Blob, since The Blob has a hole in it this year and we’re taking it out,” White said.

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Engagements

Hutchins and Mote say ‘I do’ Jolie Wicklund and Christopher McKinney

Wicklund, McKinney

Joseph and Wendy Wicklund of Mill Spring announce the engagement of their daughter, Jolie Marie Wicklund to Christopher Sean McKinney of Cliffside, son of Chris and Michelle McKinney of Cliffside.

An October 2010 wedding is planned at Green River Plantation.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Albert and Carol Storm of Columbus, Carol Wicklund of Ludington, Mich., and the late John Wicklund. She received an associate of arts degree in 2008 from Isothermal Community College and is currently pursuing an associate of science in medical office administration.

The future bridegroom is the grandson of Ray and Justina Hooper of Gilkey and John and Debra McKinney of Cliffside. He received associate of science degrees in electronics engineering and computer engineering in 2008. He is a lighting engineer at Duke Energy in Cliffside.

Carpenter, Greene presented to society

Katelyn Beth Carpenter of Ellenboro and Ashlee Victoria Greene of Fallston were presented to society in The Junior Charity League of Shelby’s 64th Annual Western Carolina Debutante Ball, held last night at Gardner-Webb University.

Katelyn is the daughter of Mr. Everette Craig Carpenter and Mrs. LaLisa Greene Carpenter of Ellenboro and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Charles Greene of Cliffside and Mrs. Nancy Holland Hollifield of Forest City, the late Mrs. Joyce Bridges Huber, the late Mr. David Harvey Carpenter and the late Mr. Ralph Lovelace Hollifield.

Katelyn will be presented by her father Mr. Everette Craig Carpenter and escorted by her brother Mr. Michael Scott Carpenter.

Weddings Mindy Shae Mote and Samuel Tanner Hutchins were married Saturday, May 15, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. at West Point Farms in Rutherfordton. The Rev. Jerry Vess officiated and DJ Michael Sprouse provided music.

The bride is the daughter of Edward and Tina Mote of Rutherfordton. The bridegroom is the son of Joseph and Robin Hutchins of Boiling Springs, S.C. The bride was given away by her father.

She wore a white satin A-line gown with beaded detail and a bow at the neckline and cornflower blue sash at the waist. Her short onetier veil was trimmed with crystal beading and topped with a silver and crystal beaded bridal comb. She carried a bouquet of handtied white calla lilies.

The bride chose her cousin, Teresa Craig of Rutherfordton, as maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were the bridegroom’s sister, Jenny Hutchins of Greenville, S.C.; Sarah Meritt of WinstonSalem; the bride’s sister, Christy Mote of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base; the bride’s sister, Heather Mote of Gastonia; and the bride’s sister, Jennie Sargent of Rutherfordton. They

wore knee-length cornflower blue dresses in different sytles and carried a long stem white calla lily.

The bridegroom chose his father as best man. Groomsmen were the bridegroom’s brother, Luke Hutchins of Boiling Springs, S.C.; the bridegroom’s cousin, Tyler Hutchins of Bsotic; the bridegroom’s cousin, W.D. Hutchins of Kannapolis; and David Kirby and Clay Merchant, both of Boiling Springs, S.C. Flower girls were Sidney Phipps of Union Mills and the bridegroom’s cousin, Brooke Tomblin of Rutherfordton. Ring bearers were the bridegroom’s cousin, Logan Haskins of Gastonia, and the bride’s nephew of Zach Sargent of Rutherfordton.

Carrie Hayes attended the guest register and program attendants were Jada and Jessa Beach and Samantha Phipps.

A reception immediately followed the ceremony at West Point Farms. Guests were served a three-tier white cake with cornflower blue design with an engraved glass heart cake topper and baked spaghetti, salad and breadsticks. Reception attendants were the bride’s aunts, Barbara Craig, Rosey Hancock

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tanner Hutchins

and Pattie Head.

Director was the bride’s aunt, Nancy Hill.

The bride is a 2004 graduate of R-S Central High School and a 2010 graduate of Limestone College. She is assitant manager of Hallmark in Spartanburg, S.C. The bridegroom is a 2003 graduate of Boiling Springs High School and a 2005 graduate of Spartanburg Technical College. He is employed

by Home Tech Theater and Automation in Spartanburg.

After a wedding trip to St. Thomas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the couple will live in Inman, S.C.

Prior to the ceremony, the couple were honored with several parties and showers.

A “Pamper the Bride” Shower was hosted by Robin Hutchins and Jenny Hutchins at the home of Joseph and Robin Hutchins in Boiling Springs, S.C. A bridal shower was hosted by Teresa Craig and Jenni Sargent at Mount Vernon Clubhouse in Forest City. A bridesmaid luncheon was hosted

by Betty Waters at the Water Oak Restaurant in Rutherfordton. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by Joseph and Robin Hutchins at their home.

50th Anniversary Ashlee Greene

Ashlee is the daughter of Mr. Tracy Lee Greene and Mrs. Angela Sando Greene of Fallston and granddaughKatelyn Carpenter ter of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Daryl Sando and Mr. and Mrs. Lenord Larry Greene all of Shelby. Ashlee will be presented by her father Mr. Tracy Lee Greene and escorted by Mr. Benjamin Oliver Greene, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cliffton Greene of Shelby.

Reunions Cavalier Band

FOREST CITY — Cavalier Band Committee members are inviting everyone who was a member of the Cavalier Band from 1966-1976 to a reunion August 7 in the East High School cafeteria.

Described as the Jacobus Years, the committee is mailing invitations to as many band members as possible this weekend. Responses are asked to be returned by June 20.

Anyone who doesn’t receive an invitation soon, please call Joanne (Gentry) Midyette 828-863-4078 or email:bj@bertandjo.com.

Memorabilia from the band years will be display and a special table will feature band members who are deceased.

Green Creek School

The 14th Annual Green Creek School Reunion will be held Sunday, June 13, from 2 to 5 p.m.

The school was in operation for 78 years, and the reunion will be held at the former school site, which is now home to Green Creek Community Center in Polk Coiunty.

All former students and teachers are encouraged to attend. For more information, call Opal Sauve at 828-863-2437.

Chase Class of 1965

Daniel and Doris Alexander Dills were married June 11, 1960, in Harris. The couple have two daughters and a son-in-law, Elizabeth and Michael Smith and Dana Ruff, and three grandchildren, Ross and Daniel and Jacob Ruff. The couple also have a great-grandchild, Kaitlyn Terry. The couple plans to celebrate their 50th anniversary with a family cruise to the Bahamas.

New Arrivals RUTHERFORDTON – The following babies were born at Rutherford Hospital: Angie Quinn and Marcus Greene of Cliffside, a boy, Landon Thomas Greene, May 23.

Jimeka McBeth and James Edwards, a boy, Jordan Zy’aer Edwards, May 24.

Erica Holbert and Jonathan Thomas of Marion, a girl, Lilyan Rose Thompson, May 25.

Kathy Cogdell and Guillermo Barcenas of Forest City, a girl,

LilyAna Nevaeh Barcenas, May 25.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry H. Daves of Bostic, a girl, Laila Rae Daves, May 26.

Jessica Rutherford and Nickolas D’Amato of Polk County, a boy, Andrew Gavin D’Amato, May 26.

Jalicia Sade Mooney of Forest City, a boy, Jakier Keshaun Mooney, May 26.

Mr. and Mrs. David Owens of Rutherfordton, a boy, Hunter Charles Owens, May 27.

Jennifer Humphries and Timothy Derick Campbell of Forest City, a boy, Joshua James Campbell, May 28.

Michael and Heather Fortune of Forest City, a girl, Hailey Jade Fortune, May 29.

Jamie Blackwell and Anna VanDyke, Bostic, a boy, Dalton James Blackwell, May 30.

Lashana Littlejohn and Cedric Davis, Rutherfordton, a boy, Cedric Rayshawn Davis Jr., June 2.

Coming…

Preschool a private preschool (2yr - 6 yr) is preparing to open in September in Forest City at a convenient and lovely location.

Chase High School Class of 1965 is planning its 45th reunion for Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Rutherfordton Clubhouse.

419 West Main St. • Forest City 28043

If you have not received an invitation, please contact one of the following people and give them your address: Ronnie Holland, 245-1516; Donna Hughes, 286-2710; Donnis Baynard, 704-4825753; or Janice Swing, 657-6180.

and leave your name, number, address and email for enrollment interest.

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Tabs for Shriner’s

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Jessica Moss from KidSenses Children’s Museum presented a set of 25 National Geographic books to Spindale Elementary School. Spindale had the second highest number of student representation at the Super Star event hosted by KidSenses recently at the Foundation. Pictured behind second grade students are Joye Gulley, Spindale’s media center coordinator, Jessica Moss from KidSenses, and Angel King, principal.

Helping Haiti

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Over the past three years, Sunshine Elementary has been collecting aluminum tabs for the Shriner’s Hospital and have collected 160 gallons of tabs. This year they collected 78 gallons of tabs. On June 2, the Thermal Belt Shrine Club recognized the children of the school by serving the entire student body with popsicles.

On Monday, June 7, the club recognized Mrs. Coles’ first grade class for collecting the most tabs with a special ice cream party. Pictured are President Thermal Belt Shrine Club Bob Cuthrell, Secretary Wayne Bumgardner, Project Chairman Dale Ramsey with his daughter Kaylen and Clyde Earley. If your school would like to participate, call 245-2206, 245-9987 or 245-0113.

Brinton serves as valedictorian at NCSU

Matthew L. Brinton II graduated as valedictorian from N.C. State University with a 4.0 grade point average.

Brinton received his bachelor of science degree in mathematics May 15 among a graduating class of more than 4,500 students. He also received the honor of summa cum laude.

Brinton is a member of the NCSU’s Chapter of Phi beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and best known honor society, as well as Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. He will attend Georgetown University in the fall to pursue a master’s degree in mathematics.

Matthew Brinton

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Rutherfordton Elementary School students collected $333.90 for Haiti relief efforts recently. They presented the check to Nelson Long of the American Red Cross. Pictured are students from Suzanne Waldrop’s fifth grade (l-r) Long, Emily Yelton, Ricki Head, Charlotte Lattimore, Mikayla Lynch and Ms. Waldrop.

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Hospice announces upcoming events

Hospice of Rutherford County has announced upcoming camps and support groups for the community. n Grace Support Group: For anyone caring for a loved one, Grace is conducted the first Tuesday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Rutherford Life Care and the third Friday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Rutherford County Senior Center. Adult care services are available on Tuesday evenings. Friday, May 21, features Sgt. Mike Summers from the Sheriff’s Department

discussing Project Life Saver; on June 1, Kay Sheets will present gentle yoga. n Hope Support Group: Mondays beginning July 6 at 6 p.m. at the Center of Living for any adult in the community who has lost a loved one. Offered at no cost. n On My Own Series: June 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the Carolina Event and Conference Center. Lt. Chris Adkins will conduct a personal safety course. n Promise Support Group: Conducted quarterly for anyone who has lost an adult

child. Offered at no cost. n Volunteer Training: July 12 through 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carolina Event and Conference Center. n Widow/Widower’s Lunch Bunch Meeting: Third Friday of each month at the Carolina Event and Conference Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for anyone in the community who has lost a spouse. Cost for lunch is $5. Participants must register in order to reserve lunch.

For more information on any of the groups, call Hospice at 2450095.

Arts Council schedules summer opportunity

Rutherford County Arts Council and Rutherford County Schools announce the Playing For Keeps Summer Session, featuring a musical production of “The Patchwork Girl of Oz” and other arts/learning activities, made possible by a grant from the 21st Century Learning Centers program.

The program will run Mondays through Fridays, June 21 to July 30, from 9 a.m. to noon each day, and will be located in the old Rutherfordton Elementary School.

Enrollment will be limited to the first 50 students who register and the program is open to any students currently in grades 3 – 8.

Activities will include, in addition to “The Patchwork Girl Of Oz,” visual arts workshops, which will include sculpture, drawing, painting and an

introduction to many other forms of visual art, and foundational math/ science workshops will give students a chance to learn the fundamental concepts and techniques of math and science, as well as viewing documentaries and practicing these core subjects before the next school year.

To reserve a spot, please send an e-mail to lauralink@rutherfordarts. com. Include the student’s name, school, current grade, parent or guardian’s name and phone number.

Then download the Summer Session Enrollment form at www.rutherfordarts.com, fill it out and bring it with you on June 21. You may also mail it in to Rutherford County Arts Council, Attn: Playing for Keeps, P.O. Box 44, Forest City, NC 28043.

Call 245-6000 for more information.

Humanities council seeks literary submissions

GREENSBORO – The North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, invites original entries of fiction, nonfiction or poetry for the 2010 Linda Flowers Literary Award.

The postmark deadline for submissions is Aug. 15, 2010.

The Linda Flowers Literary Award is given annually by the North Carolina Humanities Council for unpublished writing that portrays North Carolina, its people and cultures. While authors do not have to be North Carolinians, entries are expected to draw on North Carolina connections and/or memories.

The North Carolina Humanities Council will award the author of the wining entry a cash prize of $500, publication in the Humanities Council’s biannual magazine North

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Carolina Conversations, and support towards a writer’s residency at Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities.

There is no entry fee. Entries should be no longer than 2,500 words and five copies of an entry should be submitted. For a complete description and full submission guidelines for the Linda Flowers Literary Award, visit the North Carolina Humanities Council website at www.nchumanities.org.

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With Lake Lure as the background Ivy Smith (left) talks with Kathleen Crocker at the Lake Lure Market Saturday morning. Smith and Crocker were both vendors at Saturday’s market where tourists and passer-bys purchased homemade canned goods, baked goods and crafts. The market is open every Tuesday and Saturday.

Smith said the Lake Lure Market will sponsor a tomato festival later this year.

UNCA announces spring graduates The following students from North Carolina received bachelor’s degrees from UNC Asheville in May 2009.

Rutherfordton – Melanie Elizabeth Carrick, bachelor of arts in Art; Johnnie Kristin Edgerton, bachelor of arts in Political Science; Morgan Forest City – Laura Elizabeth Denise Lancaster, bachelor of arts Hamrick, bachelor of arts in in Mass Communication, concentraLiterature tion in Film and Visual Media; Dean Mooresboro – Steven Keith Scruggs, Gibson Schafer, bachelor of arts in bachelor of science in Management, Classics, concentration in Greek and concentration in Marketing Latin, second major in Philosophy.

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4-H to offer variety of summer camps

The following camps will be offered through Rutherford County 4-H this summer:

n Learn to Sew!: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and July 1, 12-4 p.m.

Come learn to sew, traveling to Seams To Be Fabric in Ellenboro for sewing lessons.

Learn how to use a sewing machine, read patterns, cut out patterns, and construct a garment to wear. Select own fabrics at Seams to Be Fabric.

Ages 9 and up, cost $12. What to bring: Sewing machine if possible and an additional $10-12 will be needed purchase fabric at the shop.

how pottery is made? Travel to Good Earth Pottery Studio in Forest City to see how pottery is made. Will be making coil pot and other sculpture pieces.

Items made will be glazed and fired after the class.

Arrangements will be made for pick-up when the pieces are ready. Ages 12 and up, cost $9, wear old clothes.

Arts Center offering workshops RUTHERFORDTON — The Rutherford County Visual Arts Center is taking registrations for summer art workshops for children ages 8 to 14.

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n Crocheting for Beginners: Tuesday, June 15, Thursday, June 17, and Tuesday June 22, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Learn the basics of crocheting. Learn how to crochet a Granny Square, the basis for many patterns. The class is split into separate sessions for participants to work at their own pace on projects and get the hang of it. Learn how to begin the project on the first day, get help along the way, and be taught how to finish the project and how to turn it into something more by the last day. Ages 10 and up. Cost $7.

n S.E.T. Science Fair Workshop: Monday, June 21, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Discover and learn the science fair process – question, hypothesis, research, experiment, results, conclusions, and exhibit. Learn about variables through hands-on experiments. Receive resources that will help with individual science fair projects. The West Central 4-H Science fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at the Catawba Science Center.

Anyone ages 5-18 is welcome to participate in the science fair. Parents and volunteers are also welcome to attend this workshop, held at the Lincoln County Extension Center. See

the 4-H agent for more details.

Ages 9 and up, cost $6. What to bring: Bagged lunch and drink.

n Thrill of the Grill: Friday, June 25, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Be a master of the outdoor grill! Teens attending this workshop will learn techniques for grilling meats and vegetables. Get a chance to try a variety of marinades, rubs, and other seasonings for the best grille foods. Learn how to safely use, care for and maintain a gas grill. There will be a special dessert too, don’t miss this opportunity to cook like a pro.

Ages 14-18, cost $12. n Cultures Around the World: Wednesday, July 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come learn about different countries and their traditions, customs and ways of life. Take a close look at Japan, Russia and other countries. Make crafts relating to them, play games, and explore food from them. Ages 8-12, cost $7. What to bring: bagged lunch and drink.

n Bug Out: Friday, July 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Take a closer look at creepy crawlies! Explore different kinds of insects, make buggy crafts and play buzzing games. Ages 5-8, cost $7. What to bring: bagged lunch and drink. n Kids & Chefs-Beginners: Monday, July 12 through

Friday, July 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This hands-on day camps is taught by local chefs and Cooperative Extension staff with a focus on agriculture and nutrition. Each day of camp features a farm tour, cooking, games, and crafts.

Participants will learn about farm production, market sales food selection, cooking techniques, etiquette, and safe food handling. All supplies will be provided. Bring a bag lunch on Monday only. Lunch and snacks will be provided Tuesday through Friday. Ages 10-13, cost $50. n Magic of Electricity: Tuesday, August 3, 1-4 p.m.

Every wondered how a flashlight or other electronic items work? Come learn about circuits and make an “Attitude Selector� that can be used to impress your friends. Learn how to solder the components on a circuit board together.

Ages 10 and up, cost $6.

n Beading for Fun: Friday, August 6, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Learn the techniques used in making jewelry. Will be making a bracelet and set of earrings using Swarovski crystals.

Will be able to take the technique learned and make jewelry for yourself, family, friends, or even to sell. Ages 12 and up, cost $12. n Good Earth Pottery: Wednesday, August 4, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ever wondered

n Farm Animals: Thursday, June 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sell all different kinds of farm animals around Rutherford County. Visit lots of farms and see cows, horses, goats, and more. Ages 5-8, cost $5. What to bring: Bagged lunch and drink. Wear play clothes and closed-toes shoes.

n Science Discovery Camp: Monday-Friday, August 9-13, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come explore science for a week at the Schiele Museum of Natural History. During the five days, campers will depart for the Schiele Museum in Gastonia, where NC State University faculty will guide youth through a journey of exploration.

Discover the topics of Plant and Soil Science, Electricity, Solar Cars, Rocketry and Space, and Environmental Science. Also giving support for creating science fair projects. Ages 9-13, cost $110, includes daily transportation.

What to bring: bagged lunch and drink each day.

The workshops will be held June 21-25, July 12-16 and July 26-30, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Exploration of a different art each day.

The fee is $60 and includes all materials.

Applications are available at the Visual Arts Center, 160 N. Main St., Rutherfordton or online at www.rcvag.com.

For more information, call 288-5009.

Red Cross seeks donors

FOREST CITY — The supply of type O negative blood at the American Red Cross has dropped to critically low levels. Type O negative blood is always in high demand because it can be transfused to n Apples, Apples, Apples: patients with any blood Tuesday, August 17, 9 a.m. type, especially in emerto 3 p.m. Learn about everygency situations. Type body’s favorite fruit - apples.

O negative donors are Learn their history, nutritional needed to help prevent value, and how to cook, make the fragile type O negacrafts, and play games using tive blood supply from apples. Learn how apples are reaching a crisis level. grown and the many uses for them. Ages 5-8, cost $8. What Upcoming blood to bring: Bagged lunch and drives: drink.

Monday, June 28 – Rutherford Chapter, 2 All workshops to begin to 6 p.m.; call 287-5916 and end at the Cooperative Bethel Baptist Church, Extension Center, 193 Calla4 to 8:30 p.m.; call 453han-Koon Road, Spindale.

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Sunday Break

Husband won’t toe the line in controversy Dear Abby: I was ahead of my husband in a grocery store, and I found a checkout line that was less busy than the others and got in line. By the time my husband caught up with me, another man was standing behind me, so my husband stood behind him. I signaled my husband to go around the guy so we could unload the cart, but he felt that the guy behind me should go first.

I did not race this guy to get there, and I felt my spouse could have said something like, “Excuse me, my wife is in front of you. Can I go around you?”

I ended up giving the stranger my place and left

Dear Abby Abigail van Buren

the line to find another one, and I am peeved. Am I wrong? I was already in line, so I think that should have counted even if my husband didn’t get there before the other guy. — Feet Hurt and Tired Dear F, H, and T: Actually, I think you are wrong for expecting your husband to take the initiative when you could have done it. All you had to do was give the stranger a warm smile and say, “Excuse me, but the man

Cold sores send reader hiding Dear Dr. Gott: I suffer from frequent cold sores and am constantly covering my mouth to hide the lesions. I have spent a great deal of money on remedies but recently saw a product called Lip Clear Lysine + at my local pharmacy.

I don’t know if it’s any better than what I have tried so far and would like your opinion.

Can you get me on the right track?

Dear Reader: Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 and most commonly affect the lips. Less commonly, they can occur on the chin, fingers or in the nostrils, and rarely, they may present in the mouth.

These fluid-filled blisters are painful, itchy and contagious, lasting about two weeks. The virus can be spread by sharing the same glass or silverware, kissing, touching and more.

We don’t work for free, but we can’t charge you if you don’t show up. If you can’t make it, someone else could have your time slot. If you must cancel, please give us as much notice as possible. Let us know if you aren’t coming. I don’t mind after-hours appointments, but I deeply resent being away from my family and having a client stand me up. Thank you for letting me get this point across for all insurance agency workers. — Ticked Off Dear Ticked Off: The common courtesy you’re asking for should not be reserved for employees of insurance companies, but for everyone.

Dear Abby: I started dating a guy eight months ago.

I’ll call him Gordon. A few months back he told me there is a woman living with him. I happen to be very much in love with Gordon.

Now I’m confused about why he even started seeing me if he’s living with someone else.

Gordon is 58 and I am 39.

He swears he loves me. Am I being naive to believe there is a future for us? — Trusting Dear Trusting: Not necessarily. The woman could be a relative or a platonic friend who is sharing expenses. Ask Gordon if the three of you can have dinner together — perhaps at his place — and find out for yourself.

REaCH student designs logo for pet center A Special Thanks to Amber Henson

Ask Dr. Gott Dr. Peter M. Gott

Cold sores should not be confused with canker sores, which are ulcers on the soft tissues of the mouth and are not contagious.

Remedies that might be used at the first indication of a cold sore include L-lysine, wearing sunscreen on the lips, lemon balm and supplemental vitamin B complex.

Lysine is an amino acid found in numerous foods, including yogurt, meat and cheese. It may work because it competes with another amino acid known as arginine, necessary for the coldsore virus to multiply.

The virus can lie dormant in the system indefinitely.

Attacks appear to be triggered by stress, fatigue, a compromised immune system, sun exposure, fever and food allergies.

Additional components in the product you found include olive oil, yellow beeswax, goldenseal, echinacea and tea-tree oil.

Perhaps you can give it a try to determine whether it provides relief and shortens the duration and repetition of bouts.

If you are plagued with repeated bouts, you might do some investigation to determine a possible cause.

Consult your physician for his or her input, as well.

Other remedies include Campho-Phenique, Abreva, Zicam, Releev, Zovirax and more. Consult your pharmacist for his or her recommendation.

PUZZLE

behind you is my husband.

Would you please let him in so we can check out and get the groceries paid for together?” Most people are courteous and would have agreed.

Dear Abby: May I address an issue that seems like a no-brainer, but apparently is not? I work in an insurance agency handling financial services. I can’t believe how many people make appointments and don’t show up.

Our agency offers excellent service, after-hours and on weekends, as well as weekday appointments. When an appointment is made, we take it seriously. We don’t cancel if it’s inconvenient or we get a “better offer.”

Amber Henson is a student at REaCH and a member of ROAR (Reaching Out for Animal Rights). She recently designed the ROAR logo and t-shirt graphics and Shelly Collier of Images Sign Service, LLC donated the screen printing and extra t-shirts. Amber sold t-shirts and raised $345.00 for the Community Pet Center.

The logo is displayed here along with a photo of Amber with Lynne Faltraco, the Community Pet Center’s Shelter Manager.

Thanks so much, Amber-you did an awesome job. The volunteers at the Community Pet Center and the animals thank you!

Thanks also are due to Shelly Collier for her support in making this happen! Thanks, Shelly!

The Pet Project Produced by Jo-Ann Close and Lynne Faltraco Community Pet Center

IN THE STARS Your Birthday Sunday, June 13 GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - It’s likely that you will be particularly strong in areas where financial problem-solving is a must. If involved in a group endeavor or a family situation, let the clan know what you’re thinking.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) - You have a natural gift for being able to quickly remedy sticky situations that arise out of nowhere. Companions will be most appreciative of this asset you possess.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Pay close attention to those natural-born insights you often get, especially those that are persistent. Your intuitive faculties are trying to tell you something that your logic is failing to perceive.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Strive to maintain high standards within your full range of involvements, even with the little things that no one tends to notice.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Without even trying, you’ll have an aura of authority that will automatically make others follow your lead. Don’t be surprised that when you look back, a crowd will be following you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - Being non-judgmental is what will make your involvements with others so successful.

Neither their shortcomings or mistakes will disturb you, nor will you be awed by their great attributes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Changes brought about by outside factors won’t necessarily be disturbing to you or appear to be too exciting. However, by day’s end you’re likely to feel like you’ve had quite a time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Diplomacy and tact are two of the greatest tools you can use to ward off or minimize any complications that might otherwise develop.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Simply by settling down to business when called for, and not letting frivolous involvements sidetrack you from what needs doing, you will have a very productive day.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - The quality of your companionship will be of far greater significance to you than being surrounded by a quantity of friends.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) - You should find that you are both a good starter and a good finisher, so take on those jobs that once begun must be completed the same day. You won’t leave anything hanging.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Keep an open mind when discussing an arrangement in which you’re involved.

Cut down on pet hair in laundry Dear Sara: We’re a family of five, with three cats and two dogs, as well. My problem is hair. Our laundry comes out of the washer with bits of critter hair still on it, and it comes off in the dryer. How do I get this stuff to stop sticking to our laundry so that I can start air drying again? The pets don’t lay in our laundry or anything; we just pick it up somehow.

Ideas? — Erika Dear Erika: You can still line dry, but bring the clothes inside and put them in your dryer on tumble or low heat with a dryer sheet (you can cut it in half and reuse a few times for laundry and then reuse for household dusting) for a few minutes to remove any pet hair. Brush/comb your pet daily and vacuum and sweep often. Use a lint brush or shake/snap clothing to remove fur prior to laundering clothing, too.

Dear Sara: Do you have any advice on stocking up on diapers? I’m 23 weeks along, and we thought we’d start buying a box of diapers per week (with coupons/sales) so we’d have a nice little supply when the baby arrives. Do you have any advice on best diaper brands for the price, best stores for diaper bargains, how to store diapers (we have a damp basement and not too much storage space overall) and how long the baby might be in newborn diapers? How many diapers do babies go through in a day? — Margaret Dear Margaret: If you have a baby shower, you can put diapers on your registry.

I would steer away from the smaller sizes because you don’t know how big your baby will be or how fast he/she will

Frugal Living

by Sara Noel

grow. It’s hard to forecast how many diapers a baby will go through each day (10? 15?) You might want to request cloth diapers or gift cards that could be applied toward buying diapers when you need them or as they go on sale since you’re short on storage space. Every baby is different, and disposable diapers fit each baby differently. Some babies have skin reactions to certain brands.

Other than the obvious benefits of cloth diapering, you would always have diapers if by some chance you had financial difficulty in the future. If you aren’t interested in cloth diapering, you can sign up to diaper-manufacturer Websites for coupons and samples.

Dear Sara: My husband currently started serving on a jury for a federal case that is supposed to last between eight and 12 weeks. He isn’t reimbursed or paid for lunch, and there is a mini fridge for all 14 jury members and no microwave. So he’s been going out to eat. This is going to cost us $25 to $30 a week if he has to eat out every day. I need some ideas for lunch that he can take that don’t need to be refrigerated or microwaved. — Becky Dear Becky: Pack an insulated cooler/lunch bag with a reusable ice pack or add a frozen drink to keep things cold, or pack a thermos/food jar with hot food. Preheat the thermos with boiled water before filling it with hot food and it will stay hot longer.

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in my life,” Koonce said.

“That’s why I could really relate to it.”

Once they decided what to do for the project, the group only had about two weeks to execute the luncheon – from planning it, advertising it and having it.

“We wanted to do something where it could be fun for us,” Koonce said. “It was an outreach, so it was more worthwhile for us.”

“And we all like planning events,” Hager added.

The group settled on having the event at the Water Oak Restaurant and invited inspirational speaker and author Sharon Decker to speak.

Proceeds from the event – as well as those Decker kicked in from the sale of copies of her book – were given to Family Resources.

“We knew they dealt with battered women,” Hager said.

In all, the group raised around $320 for the organization, which will be used for helping the women and children served

by Family Resources, said Executive Director Sherry Bright.

“I was thrilled,” Bright said, when the students asked if the luncheon could benefit Family Resources.

“We truly appreciate

LOCAL it,” she added.

During the luncheon the girls shared what their project was about and how they chose the theme. Decker spoke on powerful women and how she has found success.

Those attending the luncheon included family and close friends of the girls.

“It was a way for us to thank them for being a part of our lives,” Koonce said.

Other works the girls used in their project was the poem “Barbie Doll”

by Marge Piercy and the film “The Secret Life of Bees.”

This isn’t the first time Pittman has assigned an open-ended project to her students, but it is the first time a group of students has taken it to this level.

“The students have all done worthy projects,” she said. “These girls are really benevolent community members. I’m blessed with a plethora of wonderful students.

People who say this generation will not be as successful — take at look at these three girls.

“They are a great blessing on our future.”

And of their project grade?

“Yeah, they got As,” Pittman laughed.

Contributed photos

Contact Flynn via e-mail at aflynn@thedigitalcourier.

Those who attended the luncheon (above) including close family and friends of the girls. English teacher Julie Pittman (shown at left with the girls and her twin daughters, Sophie and Mia) said while this isn’t the first time she’s assigned such a project, it is the first time a group of students have taken it to this level.

I’m blessed with a plethora of wonderful students. People who say this generation will not be as successful – take a look at these three girls. They are a great blessing on our future.

Julie Pittman, R-S Central English teacher

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