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Public speaks out on puppy mill bill — Page 6A Sports On the diamond Rutherford County Post 423 played host to Cherryville in an American Legion game Tuesday at McNair Field.

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The ABC store in Forest City displays this sign after an armed robbery there in March.

FOREST CITY — Law enforcement officers say they have no new leads after a string of five armed robberies in March. Three of the five happened in Forest City.

Assistant Police Chief Bob Ward said Tuesday, “We’ve not had any calls lately. We still have the reward out there -- $5,000. Anybody with any information, we encourage them to call us.”

The robberies have made county merchants more cautious, and at least two locations in the county have posted signs in the wake of the incidents.

The ABC store in Forest City, site of the first robbery, has a sign on the glass front door that reads: “Before entering please remove hoods or helmets.”

The sign went up shortly after the store was robbed.

A hand-lettered sign on the front door at Smith’s Pawn Shop, 117 W. Main St. in Spindale, asks people to make their faces fully visible as they enter the shop. The sign says to “please remove all helmets, hoodies, sunglasses, etc., before entering the store.”

Please see Robbery, Page 6A

RUTHERFORDTON — Broad River Water Authority board members passed a $13.2 million budget Tuesday night, with $6.2 million going for updates to the water treatment plant.

The budget also includes a 3 percent rate increase, which averages about $15 a year per customer.

The meeting included a hearing on the 2010-11 budget, but no one from the public was present to comment. The proposed budget had included a 3 percent raise for employees, but board members decided to have it removed because of how people might perceive the increase, particularly because of the rate increase.

“The rates presented in this budget resolution will go into effect July 1,” BRWA Manager Maria Hunnicutt said. “Customers will see that increase in their bills received the first week of August.”

Board members also discussed their upcoming annual meeting, which was scheduled for July 27 at the Water Oak restaurant.

“I enjoy going to the Water Oak, but in view of the fact that we’ve cut the budget to have no raises for the employees, I’d rather just have the normal meeting than have a meal at the Water Oak,” board member Rob Bole said.

The other board members Please see BRWA, Page 6A

County will hold budget workshop

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RUTHERFORDTON — The Rutherford County Commissioners will tackle the budget again Thursday in a special meeting, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at the county annex.

This time, they’ll focus primarily on the building fund and future projects.

“The budget was originally presented on May 3,” County Manager John Condrey said. “Since then we have held budget workshops on May 17 and 24, followed by the Public Hearing on June 7.

Obviously the FY 2010-11 budget presents challenges with recommended reductions to the schools, college, health department, county employees benefits, the building fund and additional days of unpaid furlough for county employees.”

In his presentations, Condrey recommended to the commissioners several reductions, including Please see County, Page 6A

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Rosalind Walker prepares a voting station for use Tuesday afternoon at Forest City First Baptist Church.

Marshall has early edge in vote From staff and wire reports

SPINDALE -- Debbie Bedford, elections supervisor, was nothing if not succinct when responding to a question about the voter turnout for Tuesday’s Democratic primary runoff.

“Slow,” she said Tuesday afternoon.

The county has 27,591 eligible voters, but only Democrats and unaffiliated voters who failed to cast a ballot in the Republican primary were eligible to vote Tuesday. By 10

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a.m., said Bedford, just 90 voters turned out to cast ballots at one of Rutherford County’s 17 polling sites. The Forest City No. 1 site, for example, had taken 21 ballots by about 1:30 p.m.

Still, 539 voters cast ballots Tuesday, resulting in a turnout of about 2 percent.

In Rutherford County, N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall got 327 votes, or about 61 percent. Her challenger, Lexington lawyer

Please see Voting, Page 3A

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Temporary fireworks license OK’d RALEIGH (AP) — Leaders in small North Carolina towns worried they couldn’t have July 4 fireworks displays this year due to new safety training requirements could get a reprieve in legislation overwhelmingly approved by the House.

The House agreed 112-1 on Tuesday on a bill allowing the state fire marshal to issue temporary licenses to veteran fireworks display operators who haven’t yet met the new standards. The Legislature approved the tougher requirements last year after an Independence Day blast on Ocracoke Island that killed four fireworks handlers.

The measure, which needs one more positive House vote Wednesday before heading to the Senate, would create a 30-day operator’s license.

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North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue shows off a honeycomb frame from one of two beehives on the grounds at the executive mansion in Raleigh Tuesday. It was the first harvesting of honey from the hives since they were installed last November. Each hive is home to about sixty thousand bees and can be harvested for about two and half gallons of honey.

Uranium mining sparks debate

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A uranium mining and milling operation in Southside Virginia would create up to 350 jobs and generate $40 million to $50 million for the local economy, a study commissioned by the mine owner concludes.

A summary of the study was submitted to a legislative panel deciding whether Virginia should end its 1982 moratorium of uranium mining. It is one of a number of studies either under way or planned.

Virginia Uranium Inc. has proposed tapping a 119-million pound deposit located beneath several hundred acres on the 3,000 acres it owns near

the North Carolina border in Pittsylvania County.

While Tuesday’s hearing was intended to frame the socioeconomic aspects of mining and milling the Southside deposit, environmentalists maintain more attention should be paid to the down side of mining.

That includes the contamination of crops or drinking water supplies piped to Hampton Roads cities.

The city of Virginia Beach has launched its own study of the possible impact on its drinking water supplies if a storm or heavy rain washed away waste millings from the mine.

The National Academy of

Sciences’ National Research Council has just begun a study to examine the technical and environmental aspects of uranium mining in Virginia. The study is expected to take 18 months.

The Danville Regional Foundation is considering proposals from two research groups to assess the uranium mining in the Dan River Region. That study, expected to be completed late next year, is intended to look at the regional impact of waste management and local economies.

Before uranium can be mined, the General Assembly would have to lift the 1982 ban.

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley, an Indian-American woman, handily won the Republican nomination for governor and Tim Scott, a black lawmaker, grabbed the GOP nod for a House seat in South Carolina primary runoffs Tuesday, a fresh sign of racial progress in the Deep South and the GOP. Six-term Republican Rep. Bob Inglis fell to prosecutor Trey Gowdy, making him the 5th incumbent House or Senate lawmaker to lose this year.

Tuesday’s runoffs and primaries played out across a handful of states, the latest cluster of contests to determine matchups for the midterm congressional elections. Already, 2010 is shaping up to be an anti-establishment year with angry voters casting ballots against candidates with ties to Washington and the political parties.

With her victory, state Rep. Haley moved one Associated Press step closer to becoming the first female governor Cal Cunningham talks with supporters outside his polling site, First Lutheran in the conservative-leaning state. She brushed Church in Lexington, after casting his ballot Tuesday in the runoff election for the aside allegations of marital infidelity and an ethnic Democratic nomination for North Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat. slur to come within a percentage point of winning the gubernatorial nod outright on June 8. And with 66 percent of the precincts reporting in the second with 27 percent retary of state who has the timing of the runoff runoff, she led with 65 percent of the vote to Rep. and exercised his right previously run for the right after the concluGresham Barrett’s 35 percent. to request a runoff.

U.S. Senate. Though sion of the academic Scott, also a state lawmaker, hoped to become Cunningham porshe campaigned on her calendar.

South Carolina’s first black GOP congressman in trayed himself as the experience, she also The extended primary more than a century. He beat Paul Thurmond, the newcomer who would portrayed herself as an son of the late U.S. Sen. and former segregationhas already left the bring a fresh perspecoutsider in the race, eventual winner starved ist Strom Thurmond in the runoff after securtive to Washington as citing Cunningham’s ing the backing of several Republican leaders in for cash. Cunningham the Senate’s first Iraq financial support from reported just $100,000 Washington. With 83 percent of precincts counted, War veteran. He garDemocratic party leadhe led with 69 percent of the vote to 31 percent for in campaign cash at nered support from the ers outside of the state.

Thurmond. the beginning of June Democratic establishN.C. voters appeared The GOP-leaning district stretches down the while Marshall reportment in the nation’s unconcerned about Carolina coast and includes Fort Sumter where the ed slightly less than capital, and party leadthe results, with only a $200,000. Burr, mean- first shots of the Civil War were fired. If elected ers spent more than sparse 38,000 turning to the House, Scott would be the GOP’s first black while, had stockpiled $100,000 supporting out in early balloting lawmaker since Oklahoma’s J.C. Watts retired in nearly $5 million as of his candidacy. across the state. Both 2003. the middle of April.

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Cal Cunningham, got 212 votes, or 39 percent.

She will face Republican Sen. Richard Burr in November.

Statewide, with 60 percent of the precincts reporting, Marshall had 64,752 votes, or 61 percent. Cunningham had 41,930 votes, or 39 percent.

Bedford said the turnout was typical for a statewide runoff, which cost the county about $12,000. Poll workers passed their time with puzzles, which Bedford bought to help relieve the boredom for poll workers.

Regardless of the turnout, by mid-day Tuesday things were going well. “It’s going fine,” she said. “No problems.”

Statewide, election officials estimated that 100,000 to 150,000 people would actually participate in the Senate runoff, compared to the 425,000 who chose among six candidates in first primary.

Marshall won a May vote among six candidates with 36 percent support while Cunningham finished

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Our Views We need better for runoff votes

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n Tuesday a lot of money was spent on a runoff election in North Carolina in which few people participated. It was by any measure a waste of money.

There has to be a more economical way to conduct runoff elections and possibly get more voters to participate.

While the concept of online voting is not one that many have embraced, it is an idea that might have merit in this scenario.

Rather than go to the cost of setting up polling stations and paying poll workers to conduct a runoff vote, The state could establish an online voting process.

The state could commission online voting software just for this purpose.

Imagine this: When a voter casts a ballot in a party’s primary election, they would be given with their “I voted” sticker a document that bears an identifying number and be instructed to hold on to that in the event of runoff.

Should a runoff be called, the voters would then be able to go to the Board of Elections website, and use that number to login and cast a vote during a certain time period. For those voters who are eligible to vote but did not vote in the original primary, a couple of machines could be set up at the county elections office (as we do now for One-stop voting) for the same period of time.

That’s just one possible suggestion. Yet we cannot help but think this or some such system could be devised that would protect the runoff process and save money.

In addition, it would be a good way to test the merits of online voting.

No time for poker faces in Raleigh RALEIGH — To his credit, state House Speaker Joe Hackney has generally allowed his caucus, his fellow House Democrats, to decide the direction of legislation in his chamber.

Legislative leaders can sometimes run into trouble when they do otherwise, when they let personal agendas dictate whether a bill will get hearing or vote.

Sometimes, though, the larger public interest demands that chamber leaders get the attention of those whom they lead, that they use some political muscle or expend some political capital to push through measures that divide their caucuses.

Hackney recently made a mistake when he failed on that account.

His counterpart in the Senate, Marc Basnight, let him know.

For weeks, House Democrats had been talking about how they would soon put forward legislation intended to ban video poker casinos, now operating under the guise of Internet sweepstakes “cafes.”

House Democrats came out of a closed-door caucus meeting doing more talking, and not much acting. Some wanted to legalize and tax the machines.

Some wanted to ban them. Some wanted to do nothing at all.

Many of them apparently haven’t ridden around their communities lately to see how these unregulated casinos are popping

Today in North Carolina Scott Mooneyham

Many of them apparently haven’t ridden around their communities lately to see how these unregulated casinos are popping up in vacated buildings everywhere. up in vacated buildings everywhere. Or, maybe they see dingy video poker parlors as good old economic development. Perhaps opium dens and bordellos can be next.

Basnight and his crew of Senate Democrats tired of the talk, and tired of waiting.

They rolled out their own bill to ban video poker.

“We will not tolerate this type of exploitation in North Carolina,” said bill sponsor Josh Stein, a Wake County Democrat.

Stein’s old job, before being elected to the Senate, was handling consumer protection at the state attorney general’s office.

After approving a lottery earlier this decade, the North Carolina legislature has lost some moral authority regarding gambling. But obvious differences

exist between trying to match numbers on a piece of paper and feeding money into a flashing, whizzing machine for hours on end.

And legislators have already banned these machines twice.

It’s only the actions of activist judges with little respect for legislative authority or intent — and little regard for the practical effect of their decisions — that have allowed the casinos. Still, fools garbed in black robes are no excuse for the elected representatives of the people of North Carolina to ignore their responsibilities.

Unregulated casinos can’t be allowed to proliferate unchecked.

Before the end of the week, the Senate will probably have approved its bill banning the casinos. The legislation, responding to the court decisions, tightens definitions regarding what type of operations are illegal.

The House will then be on the spot.

Perhaps a few of its members will remember what happened the last time they flirted with the video poker industry.

Just a reminder: an FBI investigation ensued; an unprecedented political scandal unfolded; a House speaker went to prison.

No reason to worry about any of that.

Mooneyham is executive director of the Capitol Press Association.

Just how serious are our economic problems?

From my experience traveling around the state, constantly reading numerous publications and just talking to people, I’ve reached one definite conclusion: there’s widespread belief the economy is in trouble.

The concern is focused on two areas, jobs and debt. So let me try to give you two for one in this article.

Let me address these two big concerns, and let you decide where they should be on the “worry meter.”

First and foremost are jobs. Since December 2007 — the official beginning of the recession — the nation has lost over 8 million jobs, and North Carolina has shed more than 250,000 jobs.

The big question is, when will those jobs begin to come back? The good news is, they already are.

Since the beginning of this year for the nation — and the end of last year for North Carolina — the number of jobs has been increasing. So far, the gains have been a trickle, but at least the direction is up rather than down.

Economists are divided (as usual) on whether job openings will accelerate. Some say yes. They say employers overcompensated in cutting jobs when there was talk of a second Great Depression. As

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it becomes more evident that a second depression won’t occur, these economists see the job picture brightening considerably in coming months.

Other economists are less optimistic. They see the overhang of debt keeping consumers from spending the way they did prior to the recession.

Since consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of all economic activity, any slowdown in consumer spending will result in slower sales for businesses and less job creation.

There’s one other major jobs issue. As jobs do come back, what kinds of jobs will they be? Will they be the same jobs that were lost, or will they be new types of jobs?

There’s overwhelming evidence the mix of jobs will be different. Even without a recession, jobs change over time. A hundred years ago, the majority of jobs were on the farm. Now about 1

percent of the workforce is farmers, yet today’s farmers produce more farm output than their predecessors could ever dream of. The reason is modern machinery and technology.

The same is now happening with manufacturing. Our factories are producing more, but they’re using technology and machinery – rather than workers – to do it. Jobs are, therefore, flowing into the professions (the fastest growing job category), technologyrelated occupations, heath care and positions providing services directly to customers. These will be the jobs of the future.

Now let me turn to today’s second major economic worry — debt.

It seems like everywhere we look, there’s debt.

Households have high debts. The federal government has high debt. And now, we read about the high debts of some foreign governments, causing concerns about default and another recession. Is it just a matter of time before our entire economy collapses under the weight of debt?

My assessment is there isn’t an imminent possibility of such a collapse, but there is reason for long-run worries.

Household debt did rise during the last three decades, mainly because the tremendous increase in the value of household investments (stocks, homes) allowed folks to borrow more.

Now, with the recession reducing those investment values, households are being forced to curtail their debt.

Indeed, total household debt has fallen in the last three years. Many economists expect this trend to continue.

Federal government debt typically rises during recessions as increased government spending is used to replace lower consumer spending, and the recent recession is no exception.

During the last two years, the federal government added over $2 trillion to the national debt.

However, because households have been reducing their debt, total debt (private and public) in the country as a percent of national income has changed only modestly.

Many experts think the debt challenge won’t come from the borrowing that was done to fight the recession, but will come from another more fundamental source.

The so-called “big three” government spending programs — Social Security, Medicare

and Medicaid — are projected to grow at increasing rates and consume ever bigger shares of the federal budget and national income.

This is not a new issue — it’s been known for a long time — and it’s an issue unrelated to the recession. But it is the budget buster that could crowd out other government spending and slow overall economic growth.

What can be done?

Although there are many possible solutions, I think compromise will force a twopronged approach. Taxes will be increased, and benefits will be curtailed by making the big three programs less generous.

Borrowing from my meteorological friends, I would call our economic future partly cloudy with the possibility of sunshine if the correct conditions prevail. You — and time — will decide the accuracy of this forecast.

Dr. Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Professor and North Carolina Cooperative Extension economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics of N.C. State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook and public policy.

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One dead, two injured Obituaries in Ft. Bragg shooting Bobby Splawn

FORT BRAGG (AP) — A contractor working at a live fire drill was killed and two people were wounded in a training accident on Tuesday at Fort Bragg, military officials said.

Authorities said in a statement that a range control contractor died at Womack Army Medical Center from a gunshot wound. A second range control contractor was shot and transported by air to UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, where he is listed in critical condition.

The two contractors were identified as employees of Echota Technologies Corp., which is located in Tennessee. A telephone call seeking comment was not immediately returned Tuesday evening.

A third person was identified a soldier who is a student at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare

Bobby Douglas Splawn Sr., 67, of Gainesville, Ga., died Saturday, June 19, 2010, at his home.

He worked for Pike Electric in North Carolina and as a security officer. He served in the Army and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Amalia Shiretzki Splawn; two sons, Bobby Douglas Splawn Jr. and Michael Douglas Splawn, both of Gainesville; four daughters, Stephanie Tara Splawn of Woodstock, Ga., Angela Dutton of Cornelia, Ga., Paula Kelly of Maysville,Ga., and Renee Howell of Cayman Islands; a brother, McCollum, who had no spe- Vernon Splawn of Loganville, cific details of the incident, Ga; four sisters, Margaret said accidents like this are Splawn, Shirley Glawson and rare and the post has myriad Sylvia Scruggs, all of Forest safety precautions in place.

City, and Helen Bowman of He said live-fire exercises are Casar; 24 grandchildren; and necessary because they allow 11 great-grandchildren. soldiers to train in a war-like Funeral services were held environment.

Tuesday at Wards Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at Riverview Memorial Park, Smyrna, Ga. Memorials may be made to the Hall County Humane Society, 845 West Ridge Frenchtown Township, Mich. Road, Gainesville, GA 30501.

Wards Funeral Home was Authorities say he was in charge of arrangements. finally arrested in a Pittsburgh hotel in October 2007 after crawling into an Gale Hurt air vent to try to escape.

Gale Hurt, 66, of Valdese, died Monday, June 21, 2010, U.S. Attorney Sally Quillian at Britthaven Nursing Home Yates says Tuesday the in Morganton. guilty plea “puts an end to A native of Rutherford the career of a man who County, she was a daughunabashedly made his way ter of the late Adam Weeks across half of the United and the late Laura Goforth States robbing banks, victim- Weeks. izing citizens, and escaping She was a member of justice.” the Brittain Presbyterian Church. She attended Gardner-Webb University and graduated from Charlotte Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing and was a registered nurse.

54, of 141 Melton Road; She is survived by three charged with assault on sons, James Hurt of a female; placed under a Asheville, Rusty Hurt of 48-hour hold. (RCSD) Charleston, S.C., and John n George Edward Taylor, Hurt, of Carrboro; and three 20, of 108 Biddy Lane; brothers, Spencer Weeks charged with communicatand John Weeks, both of ing threats; placed under a Rutherfordton, and Kenneth 48-hour hold. (RCSD) Weeks of Valdese. n Tommy Lynn Howell The family will receive Norris, 41, of 144 Broken friends Thursday from 3 to 4 Limb Court; charged with p.m. at Brittain Presbyterian misdemeanor child abuse Church, with funeral serand injury to personal prop- vices to follow at 4. The Rev. erty; placed under a $10,000 George Hutchins will offisecured bond. (RCSD) ciate. Burial will follow at n Chad Lee Bevis, 33, Brittain Presbyterian Church of 228 Hicks Grove Road Cemetery in Rutherfordton.

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Road, Bostic; charged with first-degree kidnapping, Online condolences can be made second-degree sexual offense at www.mcmahansfuneralhome. com. and breaking and/or entering; placed under a $125,000 secured bond. (RCSD) John Hyder n William Jeffery Wilson, The Rev. John B. Hyder 22, of 208 California St.; Jr., 89, of 414 Claxton Drive, charged with breaking and/ Shelby, died Monday, June or entering; placed under a 21, 2010, at Kings Mountain $30,500 secured bond. (SPD) Hospice House.

A native of Rutherford County, he was preceded in EMS/Rescue death by his parents, John B. n The Rutherford County and Rosie McAbee Hyder.

EMS responded to 46 E-911 He was a retired minister calls Monday. and textile worker. He was a member of Shingle Hollow n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory THE DAILY COURIER Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue Published Tuesday through Sunday responded to 20 E-911 calls mornings by Paxton Media Group Monday.

LLC dba The Daily Courier USPS Center and School. Thomas said that soldier was grazed in the arm and taken to Womack for treatment.

The identities of the three were not immediately released.

“Something went terribly wrong,” said Tom McCollum, a Fort Bragg spokesman, at a news conference late Tuesday afternoon. “We have to find out what happened so that it doesn’t happen again.”

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. on Range 77 during a drill using small arms. Army investigators were on the scene.

Well-traveled robber pleads guilty to hitting five banks

ATLANTA (AP) — A 38-year-old man from Kentucky has pleaded guilty to armed robbery charges in five banks from Georgia to Michigan.

Prosecutors say Anthony Ray Artrip began the crime spree after his June 2007 escape from the Grant County Detention Center in Kentucky.

They say he robbed banks in Calhoun, Ga.; Mt. Airy, N.C.; Princeton, W.V.; Marmet, W.V.; and

Police Notes Sheriff’s Reports

n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 161 E-911 calls Monday. n Ashley Nicole Rose reported the theft of cosmetic supplies and a dish set. n Hillary Brooks Hamilton reported the theft of medication. n The theft of a 12-volt vehicle battery at a construction site along U.S. 221 South, Forest City, was reported by the Westbrook Co., 10801 South Loop Road, Charlotte. n Elizabeth Joann Hollifield reported the theft of medication. n Thomas Zacery Norris reported damage to arts, antiques and collectible dishware and misdemeanor child abuse. n Heather Leigh Sims reported the theft of an allterrain vehicle. n Robert William Allen reported vandalism damage to the driver’s side front quarter panel of a Ford Mustang. n Joseph W. Early reported damage to a glass storm door at a residence. n Robert Queen Sr. reported the theft of a computer bundle with 19-inch flatscreen and other items.

Rutherfordton

n The Rutherfordton Police Department responded to 29 E-911 calls Monday.

Spindale

n The Spindale Police Department responded to 28 E-911 Monday.

Lake Lure

n The Lake Lure Police Department responded to 11 E-911 calls Monday.

Forest City

n The Forest City Police Department responded to 56 E-911 calls Monday. n Elaine Macnik reported a larceny and damage to property. n Velvet Surratt reported an assault on a handicapped person and damage to property.

Arrests n Dennis Holmes Weaver,

Fire calls n Cherry Mountain firefighters responded to a smoke report. n Ellenboro firefighters responded to a structure fire, assisted by Sandy Mush and Cliffside firefighters, and to a smoke report. n Forest City firefighters responded to a fire alarm, to a brush fire, to an electrical fire and to a motor vehicle accident. n Hudlow firefighters responded to a motor vehicle fire. n Rutherfordton firefighters responded to a fire alarm and to a smoke report. n SDO firefighters responded to a smoke report.

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Congregational Holiness Church.

He is survived by his wife, Grace Bailes Hyder; four sons, Mack Hyder and Earl Bailes, both of Shelby, Steve Hyder of Bessemer City and Wayne Hyder of Kings Mountain; a daughter, Virginia Bailes Abernathy of Shelby; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 4 p.m. at Shingle Hollow Congregational Holiness Church in Rutherfordton with the Rev. Jack Crane officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory and at other times at the home of Steve Hyder, 203 E. Indiana Ave., Bessemer City.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150.

Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneral-

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Fred Barakat GREENSBORO (AP) — Retired Atlantic Coast Conference associate commissioner Fred Barakat died Monday. He was 71.

In a statement, ACC commissioner John Swofford remembered Barakat as someone who “served college athletics well throughout his career, and was a significant and impactful influence especially within the basketball community.”

The conference provided no details as to the cause of death.

Barakat, a 1961 graduate of Assumption College, joined the ACC in 1981 as the coordinator of basketball officials and held numerous duties, including manager of the men’s basketball tournament.

He retired in 2007 as associate commissioner of men’s

Rev. John B. Hyder, Jr. Rev. John B. Hyder, Jr., age 89, of 414 Claxton Dr., Shelby, died Monday, June 21, 2010 at Kings Mountain Hospice House.

A native of Rutherford County he was a retired Minister and textile worker. He was a member of Shingle Hollow Congregational Holiness Church. . He was preceded in death by his parents, John B. and Rosie McAbee Hyder; daughters, Joyce Hyder Black and Patricia Hyder Gantt; brothers, Thomas Hyder and Boyce Hyder; sisters, Gertrude George and Alice Cline.

He is survived by is wife, Grace Bailes Hyder; sons, Mack Hyder and wife, Darlene of Shelby, Steve Hyder and wife, Debera of Bessemer City, Wayne Hyder and wife, Lisa of Kings Mountain, and Earl Bailes and wife, Agnes of Shelby; daughter, Virginia Bailes Abernathy and husband, Stan of Shelby; twelve grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 4 pm Thursday, June 24 at Shingle Hollow Congregational Holiness Church in Rutherfordton with Rev Jack Crane officiating. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday fro 6:30-8:00 pm at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory.

The family will be at the home of a son Steve Hyder 203 East Indiana Ave., Bessemer City.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland Co. 951 Wendover Heights Dr. Shelby, NC 28150.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.

Paid obit.

basketball operations.

He spent 11 years as head coach at Fairfield before joining the ACC, compiling a 160-128 record and leading the Stags to three NITs. Oscar Azocar CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Former major leaguer Oscar Azocar, a freeswinging outfielder when he debuted for the New York Yankees in 1990, died Monday. He was 45.

The native Venezuelan died at a hospital in Valencia, said Diogenes Nazar, press spokesman for one of Azocar’s former teams, the Navegantes del Magallanes.

Azocar hit .226 with five home runs and 36 RBIs in a three-year career. Promoted from the minors by the Yankees in July 1990, he got a pinch-hit single in his first big league at-bat, then homered, doubled and singled in his next game.

Azocar was hitting .350 with four home runs after his first 20 games, and was part of the last-place Yankees’ youth movement, along with fellow rookies Deion Sanders, Jim Leyritz, Mike Blowers and Kevin Maas.

But the Yankees grew impatient over Azocar’s impatience at the plate — it took 130 times up before he drew his first walk.

The Yankees traded him to San Diego after his rookie season and he spent two years with San Diego.

Azocar finished up in the Mexican league, playing his last season in 2001.

Jerry Wayne McCurry Mr. Jerry Wayne McCurry, 63, of Sunshine, died after a battle with cancer at his home on Monday, June 21, 2010.

A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Wilson E. McCurry and Jennie Mae Yelton McCurry; he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Elizabeth “Lib” Coggins and Grace Absher, and his brother, Eric “Bud” McCurry.

His past employment was with Drexel Heritage, AGI Industries, and retired with McCurry Grading & Paving. An Army veteran, he served in Vietnam from July 1, 1966 to July 5, 1968. Wayne was a 1965 graduate of East Rutherford High School and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He was a retired fireman with Cherry Mountain Volunteer Fire Department and had served on their Board of Directors.

He is survived by his daughter, Vanda McCurry and her husband, Rodney, of Sunshine; two granddaughters, Kala and Kara McCurry of the home; a sister, Kathryn Toney and her husband, Johnny of Golden Valley; a brother, James “Jim” McCurry and his wife, Edna of Gilkey; a sister-inlaw, Velsie McCurry of Morganton; a special friend, Nancy VanDyke McCurry; special nieces and nephews, fellow fireman, and many friends.

The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, June 23 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.

Rev. Paul White, Jr. will officiate, and Cherry Mountain VFD Chief Roger Hollifield will provide a eulogy. The body will lie in state thirty minutes prior to the service. A procession led by the Cherry Mountain Volunteer Fire Department will go to Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery for the burial and Fireman's Honors, Rev. Gary Smith will officiate at the grave.

The Visitation was from 5 PM until 8 PM Tuesday at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, 801 Mt. Lebanon Church Road, Bostic.

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

Washburn & Dorsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

6A — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Calendar/Local/state

Public speaks out on puppy mill bill Ongoing Camp Harmony: Monday through Friday, through July 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Callison Recreation Center.

Red Cross Preparedness and Safety Camp: Through Friday, June 25; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., TuesdayThursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday; students receive Red Cross Babysitter’s Training, Child and infant CPR, first aid and disaster preparedness.

Wednesday, June 23 Spanish for English speakers: Free course offered June 23 and 30 and July 7, Liberty Baptist Church; course is designed to familiarize people with the Spanish language, explain the basic concepts for the language and give free resources and advice for continuing to learn the language on their own; taught

by East High Spanish teacher Matt Tiller; for more information, call 453-0186.

Foothills Harvest Thrift Store: This week, children’s shorts and t-shirts, 50 cents.

Children’s summer reading program: Every Wednesday, 9 a.m., through Aug. 4, Union Mills Learning Center; for preschool and early readers as well as older children; poetry reading and storytelling will be featured as well; each week will feature a different subject and guest; everyone in attendance will receive at least one free book.

Free prostate screenings and PSA blood tests: Offered by healthcare professionals at St. Luke’s Hospital during the annual Health Fair for men only; other screenings and health information dedicated to men will be offered from 5 to 7 p.m. at the hospital; blood pressure checks, body mass index and oxygen measurements as well as information on smoking cessation, colon cancer, stress, back health and more will be available as well as door prizes and refreshments; there is no charge to attend, but registration is requested by calling 828-894-2408.

Thursday, June 24 Winemaking 101 Workshop: June 24, July 1, 15 and 22, Love Story Farm; cost is $50 for the workshop, which includes making and taking two bottles of California Chardonnay 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.

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

Sponsored by Hospice of Rutherford County.

Spindale Neighborhood Alliance meeting: 7 p.m., Spindale House; Spindale residents are invited to come and create plans and projects; for infomraiton, call 288-4875 after 6 p.m.

Friday, June 25 “Holes for Houses” Charity Golf Tournament: 9 a.m. shotgun start, Cleghorn Plantation in Rutherfordton; benefit for Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity. To register, call 2450716.

13th Annual Kids and Cos: 9 a.m. to noon, Forest City Dunbar Park, hosted by Forest City Police Department; geared toward kids ages 12 and younger, but families are welcome as well; free pizza, drinks, balloons and bracelets handed out; also, trophies will be awarded to best police car, best fire truck, best rescue unit and best EMS unit. For information, contact Lacey Euten, Forest City Police Department, 245-5555, ext. 2101.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Lawmakers and animal welfare activists are trying to regain momentum on a bill that would prevent commercial breeders in North Carolina from keeping dogs in unsanitary living conditions.

Democratic Sen. Don Davis of Greene County joined the activists at a news conference on Tuesday to comment on the bill which the House finance committee will discuss this week. The Senate approved the bill last year, but it has laid dormant in a legislative committee since then.

The bill requires breeders with at least 15 female dogs that are capable of giving birth and 30 puppies to be registered and meet care standards such as providing adequate daily exercise and housing. The bill was introduced after the seizure of almost 300 dogs in February 2009 from what authorities say was a puppy mill in Wayne County.

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Jennifer Dover, manager, said Tuesday the sign went up after the robbery at the ABC store. The pawn shop’s cameras get pictures of customers entering and leaving the shop.

She sees most people as they walk in the door, so if they are wearing a cap or sunglasses, for example, she asks that the items be removed.

Customers have respected the requests, she said.

The enhanced security effort seems prudent since, she said, the store sometimes deals with “desperate people” because of the economy.

The robberies in the county happened March 12 at the ABC store in Forest City, March 21 at Family Dollar Store in Ellenboro and at Dollar General in Forest City.

Robberies in Rutherford County also occurred March 26 at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Forest City and March 29 at Corner Stop No. 16 in Rutherfordton.

Rutherfordton Police Chief Kevin Lovelace said Tuesday that nothing new has turned up for several weeks in the investigation of the robbery at Corner Stop.

Likewise, Rutherford County Sheriff Jack Conner on Tuesday said authorities had no recent developments in the Ellenboro robbery. “I wish I could tell you there is something new on it,”

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agreed, and the July 27 meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. in the Rutherfordton Town Hall. The board will elect officers at the meeting.

In other business Tuesday, Hunnicutt said construction on the water treatment plant upgrades is proceeding as scheduled.

“The rebar is going into the area for the new flocculators,” Hunnicutt said.

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three days of furlough for county employees and a reduction in 401k benefits. He also recommended a reduction for the county schools, Isothermal Community College and the health department, as well as an appropriation of $733,174 from the fund balance.

It is expected that only a portion of the fund balance appropriation

Young at Heart Senior 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.

Sunday, June 27 Artists reception: 2 to 4 p.m., Rutherford County Library; featuring Dru Bouffard, Pam Peter and Lin Venhuizen of the Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild.

Davis, who had seen some of the animals that had been taken from the Wayne County breeder, recalled it being a horrific sight, with some animals suffering from ingrown nails that penetrated their skin.

One of the dogs that had been rescued was in the audience and appeared to be in good health, Davis said.

While Henri McClees, a lobbyist for the North Carolina Sporting Dog Association, said that treatment of dogs is important, she said there already are laws in place to protect the animals.

the sheriff said.

Law enforcement officers from nearby counties have been working together to look for links to robberies across the piedmont and the foothills.

In April, officers from the three Rutherford County areas reporting robberies met with officers from King’s Mountain, Cleveland County, Gastonia and Shelby to compare notes.

Ward said three arrests have been made in an ABC store robbery in Gastonia.

On May 15, the Gaston Gazette reported that Michael Dondrake Surratt, 30, of 135 Brookhill Drive; George Lewis Surratt, 33, of 704 N. Lafayette St.; and Jonathan Maurice Ussery Jr., 26, of 510 Ligon St., were accused of robbing Gastonia ABC store No. 6 on May 10.

All are charged with two counts of second-degree kidnapping and one count each of robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon and larceny of a motor vehicle.

Ward and Lovelace said investigators in Rutherford County have not come up with anything that links those suspects to the Rutherford cases.

county say it is far better for merchants to report anything suspicious and it turn out to be nothing rather than not report it and have another robbery.

“I would encourage them to just be aware of people coming in that are strangers, who are not normal customers,” Ward said. “If it seems like they are covered up too much for this hot weather, in coats, hoods, that would be suspicious. Don’t hesitate to call us, and we will come check it out.”

But, Ward said, “There have been no new robberies since they made the arrests. It seems like they just stopped.”

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She said the proposed legislation would create a hostile environment for breeders in which they would be constantly harassed.

Steve Wallis, the president of the North Carolina Federation of Dog Clubs, agreed.

The assistant chief urged anyone who becomes a victim to act prudently.

“If something does happen,” he said, “I would encourage them to cooperate. Then call 911 as fast as they can.

We don’t want anybody hurt.

“Times are hard right now with the economy the way it is. It’s an unfortunate thing, but it does happen.”

“Be aware of anything that is out of place with anyone,” Lovelace, the Rutherford police chief, said. He asked merchants to give the department a call if something seems out of the ordinary.

“We would rather you err on the side of caution and take a few minutes of our time,” he said, “rather than spend hours and hours investigating a robbery.”

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“The next monthly progress meeting is scheduled for Thursday.” A flocculator is a pool used to separate liquids from solids.

Hunnicutt told board members about the types of payments received in the past 30 days as the group continues to examine the recently added Internet bill-pay option. Checks still make up the majority of customer payments, at 81 percent. Cash payments are 9 percent with 4 percent from the website or credit cards, 3 percent from bank drafts and 3 per-

cent from online banking.

“We are selling more water. Is that because it is summer time?” Board Chairman Sally Lesher asked.

Hunnicutt said the increase can be attributed to additional customers, thanks to the recently completed Inman/Campobello Water District connection to South Carolina.

“We have sold a bit more, and production is up,” Hunnicutt said.

­ about $133,174 — will actually be — spent due to conservative revenue estimates and anticipated unspent appropriations. The fund balance would equal about 20 percent of operating expenses after that amount is spent.

future Daniel Road Complex.

“With the difficult recommendations that I have made to this point, I was expecting more comments at the public hearing from those who will be affected by these reductions,” Condrey said. “I take that to be a realization that most folks are aware that we are attempting to work with less funds while still trying to maintain as many services as possible.”

At the public hearing June 7, county officials took only a few comments regarding the budget in general, with other statements directed toward specific building plans, such as the proposed Community Pet Center at the

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More recently, a kennel owner in Greensboro was indicted on a dozen counts of cruelty to animals. Police seized about 100 dogs from the kennel in April.

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Thomas wants to remain in Charlotte CHARLOTTE (AP) — Impending restricted free agent Tyrus Thomas has made it clear: He wants to stay in Charlotte and sign a long-term deal with the Bobcats.

Thomas says he “definitely” wants to remain with the Bobcats after being acquired in a February trade from Chicago.

General manager Rod Higgins said earlier this month it’s likely the Bobcats will offer him a one-year qualifying offer worth a little more than $6 million to make him a restricted free agent.

The 6-foot-10 Thomas averaged 10.1 points and 6.1 rebounds in 25 games with the Bobcats last season. He had 21 points and nine rebounds in a playoff game against Orlando.

Thomas spoke by phone Tuesday from Washington, where he was to receive a Jefferson Award for his community service in the Baton Rouge, La., area.

Canes get a tough start for schedule RALEIGH (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes open the 2010-11 season on the European continent, then return to the North American continent for a five-game road trip before seeing home ice.

The Hurricanes had previously announced they would open the regular season on Oct. 7 with the first of two games against Minnesota in Finland as part of the 2010 NHL Premiere. But with the release of full NHL schedules Tuesday, the Hurricanes’ trip now includes stops in Ottawa, Vancouver, San Jose, Los Angeles and Phoenix before their first home game on Oct. 27 against Southeast Division rival Washington.

Carolina travels to Stanley Cup champion Chicago on March 4 and ends the season with at home against Tampa Bay on April 9.

The Hurricanes also host the NHL All-Star Weekend on Jan. 29-30.

Rutherford County’s Justin Harris slides safely into 3rd base during the American Legion baseball game against Cherryville Tuesday at McNair Field.

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Post 423 roughs up Cherryville

By KEVIN CARVER Sports Reporter

FOREST CITY — Danny Fraga threw a one-hitter and Kyle Holmstrom went 4-for-4 as Rutherford County whipped Cherryville in seven innings, 11-1, Tuesday at McNair Field.

Fraga had a no-hitter through six innings as he kept Post 100 off-balance with his fastball and off speed pitches.

Although, Cherryville’s Trey Drewery broke up the no-hit bid with a single in the top of the seventh, Fraga went on to strikeout five and only three Cherryville batters reached base.

Garrett Byers/Daily Courier Holmstrom came just a triple shy of the Rutherford County’s Stephen Crowe (8) sends a deep drive into the outfield during the American Legion game against Cherryville Tuesday. The play resulted in a fly cycle and crushed a three-run homer to Please see Legion, Page 8A out.

The Owls Fly To Petersburg

Forest City’s Wes Walker (44) walks back to the dugout in this file photo. Walker and the Owls were on the road playing Petersburg Tuesday night. Seth Cutler-Voltz threw a complete game for the Owls to improve to 2-0 on the season as Forest City bounced the Generals, 11-3. The Owls are now 16-7.

Local Sports BASEBALL American Legion 7 p.m. Rutherford at Cherryville Coastal Plain League 7 p.m. Thomasville at Forest City, McNair Field

On TV 7 a.m. (ESPN2) Tennis Wimbledon, Day 3.

9:30 a.m. (ESPN) World Cup Soccer Group Stage: Algeria vs. United States.

9:30 a.m. (ESPN2) World Cup Soccer Group Stage: England vs. Slovenia.

12 p.m. (ESPN2) Tennis Wimbledon, Day 3.

12 p.m. (TS) WNBA Basketball Tulsa Shock at Atlanta Dream.

2 p.m. (ESPN) World Cup Soccer Group Stage: Germany vs. Ghana.

2 p.m. (ESPN2) World Cup Soccer Group Stage: Australia vs. Serbia.

7 p.m. (ESPN) MLB Baseball Teams TBA. 7 p.m. (ESPN2) College Baseball NCAA World Series, Game 9: Teams TBA. 10 p.m. (WGN-A) MLB Baseball Chicago Cubs at Seattle Mariners.

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USA might finally catch a WCup break The deepest run, in the modern era, by the USA soccer team in the FIFA World Cup occurred just eight years ago in 2002.

Team USA made the Round of 16, shocked Mexico, 2-0, and then fell to Germany in the quarterfinals, 1-0.

The last time Team USA actually placed in the world’s most watched sport was in 1930. Our guys finished in third place.

Today, the fate of our boys will be decided on the pitch in Pretoria against Algeria. Team USA is ranked 14th in the world, our highest ranking in many years, while the Algerians come in ranked 30th. Sadly, those rankings are no indicator of how the game will end.

In our last five World Cup games, Team USA has allowed a goal within the first 22 minutes of play.

England needed four minutes.

Slovakia needed 13 minutes.

Both games ended in ties and certainly that speaks volumes for the improved level of play, but USA needs a win today. Not a come-from-behind draw. The one point, for a tie, may very well be good enough to move

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USA into the Round of 16; or it may not be.

The major European powers have struggled through the early going.

France is out. England could be, as could Germany and possibly Spain — although that is looking more remote given the schedule the Spaniards finish with.

The USA could find themselves in the best position in many years with a win. Even, a top seed.

Here’s how: USA beats Algeria, England beats Slovakia in Group C. In Group D, Ghana drops Germany, while Serbia knocks off Australia.

The result: USA gets to face Serbia in the Round of 16, while England would battle Ghana.

But, it gets better. USA, with a win in the 16, would face the winner of

Uruguay-South Korea.

A win in that quarter-final game would put USA into the semifinals.

USA could then finish no worse than 4th place in that scenario.

All of that will be utterly meaningless if USA is unable to overcome and overtake Algeria today, however.

In America, today, more children play youth soccer than any other sport. As America’s Hispanic population continues to grow and interest in the game crosses other ethnic lines and old-fashioned barriers, the game is set for a 21st century boom.

A strong showing by the USA in this World Cup may just be what the proverbial doctor ordered to continue the growth of soccer.

Who knows? The USA might just win a World Cup in my lifetime. I doubt it, but I can hope.

The kid turns 40 My ‘little’ brother, the 6-foot-3 200-pound Captain at the North Charleston Fire Department is 40-years old, today. The former goalie will be watching the World Cup. Happy Birthday, Mike.

8A — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, June 23, 2010

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end the game by way of the 10-run mercy rule in the bottom of the seventh. The home run ended an eight-run inning for Post 423.

Rutherford County (7-2) took the lead in the third on Fraga’s RBI sacrifice fly for a 1-0 lead and the added two more runs in the fourth on RBI’s by Trent Dorsey and Nick Houser.

Cherryville cut the lead to 3-1 in the top half of the seventh.

To start Post 423’s seventh, Holmstrom doubled off the wall in left and Fraga (1-for-3, 2 RBI) plated him with a triple into the right field gap for a 4-1 lead.

Crowe lifted an RBI single to right and Tyler Byers’ two-run double pushed the lead to 7-1.

Justin Harris came through with an RBI single into left to pad the lead at 8-1. Holmstrom, with two runners on, blasted a shot that ended the game on the next swing.

Rutherford 10, Burke 9, 10 inns.

FOREST CITY — For the second time in three games, Rutherford County’s Jonathon Hamlet drove in the game-winning run as Post 423 defeated Burke County, 10-9, in ten innings Monday at McNair Field.

Hamlet, who smashed a walk-off home run against Asheville on Sunday, lifted Post 423 with an RBI sacrifice fly in Monday’s contest to notch the win.

After falling behind 9-8 in the top of the tenth, Rutherford County struck as Dakotah Whitaker and Danny Fraga walked. Derek Deaton followed with a single to load the bases for Stephen Crowe.

Crowe set sail a long ball off the wall in right, but the runners had to hold until the ball dropped, allowing only Whitaker to score.

Tied at 9-9 with one out, Hamlet, with the bases still loaded, delivered on a deep fly out, allowing Fraga to tag up for the walk-off winner.

Burke County’s Tre Young hit a two-run home run for a 2-0 lead in the first.

Rutherford County put up four runs in the first, however, to gain a 4-2 lead.

In the second, Deaton’s sacrifice fly to center posted one run and Burke committed a throwing error in an attempt to get an out on Fraga, who was tagging up from second to third. The ball skipped away from third and Fraga scored on the play as well for a 6-2, Post 423 lead.

Both teams grabbed a run in the fourth as the game held at 7-3, Post 423.

Burke went to the scoreboard for two in the sixth and seventh to tie the game at 7-7. Back-to-back doubles handed the lead to Burke in the eighth, 8-7.

Post 423’s Dakotah Whitaker fired a shot off the wall for a double and an error moved Whitaker to third. He would later score after a sacrifice fly to center by Deaton tied the game at 8-8 before the game’s dramatic conclusion came in the tenth.

Starting pitcher, Cameron Wilkins earned a no decision from the mound after working 6.1 innings.

Dylan Hipp picked up the win in relief, throwing 3.2 innings for two runs off five hits.

Gamecocks oust CWS top seed Arizona St, 11-4

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Jackie Bradley and Adrian Morales homered during an eight-run second inning that propelled South Carolina to an 11-4 victory over No. 1 national seed Arizona State on Tuesday, knocking the Sun Devils out of the College World Series.

The Gamecocks (49-16) play either Oklahoma or Clemson on Thursday in another elimination game. Those teams played a Bracket 2 winners’ game Tuesday night.

The Sun Devils (52-10) lost consecutive games for the first time this season and went two-and-out at the CWS for only the third time in 22 appearances.

The other 0-2 years were 1987 and 1993.

With Arizona State gone, the 1999 Miami Hurricanes remain the only No. 1 national seed to have won the championship since the tournament expanded to 64 teams that same year.

South Carolina starter Sam Dyson (6-5) allowed two runs through seven innings, then was relieved

by Matt Price after allowing two runs in the eighth.

The game was delayed seven minutes in the middle of the seventh inning after home-plate umpire David Savage left to be treated for heat-related symptoms.

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BASEBALL AMERICAN LEGION Western Division Division Rutherford Post 423 7-2 Burke Post 21 6-3 Caldwell Post 29 6-4 Cherryville Post 100 5-4 Shelby Post 82 4-3 Hickory Post 48 6-5 Asheville Post 70 3-8 Henderson Post 77 1-9

Overall 7-2 7-4 15-6 11-9 14-5 9-7 3-8 3-10

COASTAL PLAIN LEAGUE

Edenton Wilson Peninsula Outer Banks Petersburg

Florence Morehead City Wilmington Fayetteville Columbia

Forest City Gastonia Asheboro Martinsville Thomasville

North W L 14 8 14 8 12 10 8 13 6 18 South W L 13 6 12 10 12 11 9 13 9 13 West W L 16 7 15 8 11 12 10 13 6 17

T 0 0 0 0 0

Pct .636 .636 .545 .381 .261

T 0 0 0 0 0

Pct .684 .545 .522 .409 .409

T 0 0 0 0 0

Pct .696 .636 .478 .435 .273

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL National League East Division W L Pct 42 28 .600 39 30 .565 35 32 .522 33 36 .478 32 39 .451 Central Division

W L Pct St. Louis 38 31 .551 Cincinnati 38 33 .535 Chicago 31 38 .449 Milwaukee 29 40 .420 Houston 26 44 .371 Pittsburgh 25 44 .362 West Division

W L Pct San Diego 40 29 .580 San Francisco 38 30 .559 Los Angeles 38 31 .551 Colorado 36 33 .522 Arizona 28 43 .394

Atlanta New York Philadelphia Florida Washington

GB — 2 1/2 5 1/2 8 1/2 10 1/2 GB — 1 7 9 12 1/2 13 GB — 1 1/2 2 4 13

Monday’s Games Washington 2, Kansas City 1 Cincinnati 6, Oakland 4, 10 innings Arizona 10, N.Y. Yankees 4 Tuesday’s Games Philadelphia 2, Cleveland 1 Florida 10, Baltimore 4 Kansas City at Washington, late St. Louis 9, Toronto 4 Detroit at N.Y. Mets, late San Diego at Tampa Bay, late Pittsburgh at Texas, late San Francisco at Houston, late Atlanta at Chicago White Sox, late Minnesota at Milwaukee, late Boston at Colorado, late N.Y. Yankees at Arizona, late Cincinnati at Oakland, late L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, late Chicago Cubs at Seattle, late Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati (Cueto 6-2) at Oakland (Mazzaro 2-1), 3:35 p.m.

Kansas City (Bannister 6-5) at Washington (Strasburg 2-0), 4:35 p.m.

Cleveland (Westbrook 4-4) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 4-2), 7:05 p.m.

Florida (Nolasco 5-6) at Baltimore (Matusz 2-7), 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis (Carpenter 8-1) at Toronto (R.Romero 6-3), 7:07 p.m.

Detroit (Bonderman 3-4) at N.Y. Mets (Dickey 5-0), 7:10 p.m.

San Diego (Correia 5-5) at Tampa Bay (J.Shields 6-6), 7:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Maholm 4-5) at Texas (Nippert 2-3), 8:05 p.m.

San Francisco (Zito 7-3) at Houston (Myers 4-5), 8:05 p.m.

Atlanta (T.Hudson 7-2) at Chicago White Sox (Buehrle 5-6), 8:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Liriano 6-4) at Milwaukee (M.Parra 1-5), 8:10 p.m.

Boston (Lackey 8-3) at Colorado (Jimenez 13-1), 8:40 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Vazquez 6-6) at Arizona (Willis 1-0), 9:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Ely 3-4) at L.A. Angels (Pineiro 6-6), 10:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (R.Wells 3-5) at Seattle (Cl.Lee 5-3), 10:10 p.m.

Thursday’s Games San Diego at Tampa Bay, 12:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Houston, 2:05 p.m.

Minnesota at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Seattle, 3:40 p.m.

Florida at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Detroit at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Boston at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.

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

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New York Tampa Bay Boston Toronto Baltimore

Minnesota Detroit Chicago Kansas City Cleveland

Texas Los Angeles Oakland Seattle

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Monday’s Games Washington 2, Kansas City 1 Cincinnati 6, Oakland 4, 10 innings Arizona 10, N.Y. Yankees 4 Tuesday’s Games Philadelphia 2, Cleveland 1 Florida 10, Baltimore 4 Kansas City at Washington, late St. Louis 9, Toronto 4

GB — 1/2 1/2 5 23 1/2 GB — 1 1/2 5 1/2 12 13 1/2 GB — 3 1/2 8 1/2 13

Detroit at N.Y. Mets, late San Diego at Tampa Bay, late Pittsburgh at Texas, late Atlanta at Chicago White Sox, late Minnesota at Milwaukee, late Boston at Colorado, late N.Y. Yankees at Arizona, late Cincinnati at Oakland, late L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, late Chicago Cubs at Seattle, late Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati (Cueto 6-2) at Oakland (Mazzaro 2-1), 3:35 p.m.

Kansas City (Bannister 6-5) at Washington (Strasburg 2-0), 4:35 p.m.

Cleveland (Westbrook 4-4) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 4-2), 7:05 p.m.

Florida (Nolasco 5-6) at Baltimore (Matusz 2-7), 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis (Carpenter 8-1) at Toronto (R.Romero 6-3), 7:07 p.m.

Detroit (Bonderman 3-4) at N.Y. Mets (Dickey 5-0), 7:10 p.m.

San Diego (Correia 5-5) at Tampa Bay (J.Shields 6-6), 7:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Maholm 4-5) at Texas (Nippert 2-3), 8:05 p.m.

Atlanta (T.Hudson 7-2) at Chicago White Sox (Buehrle 5-6), 8:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Liriano 6-4) at Milwaukee (M.Parra 1-5), 8:10 p.m.

Boston (Lackey 8-3) at Colorado (Jimenez 13-1), 8:40 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Vazquez 6-6) at Arizona (Willis 1-0), 9:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Ely 3-4) at L.A. Angels (Pineiro 6-6), 10:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (R.Wells 3-5) at Seattle (Cl.Lee 5-3), 10:10 p.m.

Thursday’s Games San Diego at Tampa Bay, 12:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.

Minnesota at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Seattle, 3:40 p.m.

Florida at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Detroit at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Boston at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.

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

SOCCER 2010 World Cup FIRST ROUND GROUP A

GP W D L GF x-Uruguay 3 2 1 0 4 x-Mexico 3 1 1 1 3 South Africa 3 1 1 1 3 France 3 0 1 2 1 x-advanced to round of 16

GA 0 2 5 4

Pts 7 4 4 1

Friday, June 11 At Johannesburg South Africa 1, Mexico 1 At Cape Town, South Africa Uruguay 0, France 0 Wednesday, June 16 At Pretoria, South Africa Uruguay 3, South Africa 0 Thursday, June 17 At Polokwane, South Africa Mexico 2, France 0 Tuesday, June 22 At Rustenburg, South Africa Uruguay 1, Mexico 0 At Bloemfontein, South Africa South Africa 2, France 1 GROUP B

GP W D L GF x-Argentina 3 3 0 0 7 x-South Korea 3 1 1 1 5 Greece 3 1 0 2 2 Nigeria 3 0 1 2 3 x-advanced to round of 16

GA 1 6 5 5

Pts 9 4 3 1

GROUP D GP W D L GF 2 1 1 0 2 2 1 0 1 4 2 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 1

GA 1 2 2 3

Pts 4 2 2 1

Monday, June 14 At Cape Town, South Africa Italy 1, Paraguay 1 Tuesday, June 15 At Rustenburg, South Africa New Zealand 1, Slovakia 1 Sunday, June 20 At Bloemfontein, South Africa Paraguay 2, Slovakia 0 At Nelspruit, South Africa Italy 1, New Zealand 1 Thursday, June 24 At Johannesburg Slovakia vs. Italy, 10 a.m.

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

GROUP G

GP W D L GF x-Brazil 2 2 0 0 5 Portugal 2 1 1 0 7 Ivory Coast 2 0 1 1 1 North Korea 2 0 0 2 1 x-advanced to round of 16

GA 2 0 3 9

Pts 6 4 1 0

Tuesday, June 15 At Port Elizabeth, South Africa Ivory Coast 0, Portugal 0 At Johannesburg Brazil 2, North Korea 1 Sunday, June 20 At Johannesburg Brazil 3, Ivory Coast 1 Monday, June 21 At Cape Town, South Africa Portugal 7, North Korea 0 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.

GA 0 1 1 3

Pts 6 3 3 0

Wednesday, June 16 At Nelspruit, South Africa Chile 1, Honduras 0 At Durban, South Africa Switzerland 1, Spain 0 Monday, June 21 At Port Elizabeth, South Africa Chile 1, Switzerland 0 At Johannesburg Spain 2, Honduras 0 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.

Tuesday’s Sports Transactions

GA 2 3 1 1

Pts 4 2 2 1

GA 1 1 1 5

Pts 4 3 3 1

Sunday, June 13 At Pretoria, South Africa Ghana 1, Serbia 0 At Durban, South Africa Germany 4, Australia 0 Friday, June 18 At Port Elizabeth, South Africa Serbia 1, Germany 0 Saturday, June 19 At Rustenburg, South Africa Australia 1, Ghana 1 Wednesday, June 23 At Johannesburg Ghana vs. Germany, 2:30 p.m.

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

GROUP E

GP W D L GF x-Netherlands 2 2 0 0 3 Japan 2 1 0 1 1 Denmark 2 1 0 1 2 Cameroon 2 0 0 2 1

GROUP F

GP W D L GF Paraguay 2 1 1 0 3 Italy 2 0 2 0 2 New Zealand 2 0 2 0 2 Slovakia 2 0 1 1 1

TRANSACTIONS

Saturday, June 12 At Rustenburg, South Africa England 1, United States 1 Sunday, June 13 At Polokwane, South Africa Slovenia 1, Algeria 0 Friday, June 18 At Johannesburg United States 2, Slovenia 2 At Cape Town, South Africa England 0, Algeria 0 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.

Ghana Germany Serbia Australia

Monday, June 14 At Johannesburg Netherlands 2, Denmark 0 At Bloemfontein, South Africa Japan 1, Cameroon 0 Saturday, June 19 At Durban, South Africa Netherlands 1, Japan 0 At Pretoria, South Africa Denmark 2, Cameroon 1 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.

GROUP H

GP W D L GF Chile 2 2 0 0 2 Spain 2 1 0 1 2 Switzerland 2 1 0 1 1 Honduras 2 0 0 2 0

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 4, South Korea 1 At Bloemfontein, South Africa Greece 2, Nigeria 1 Tuesday, June 22 At Durban, South Africa Nigeria 2, South Korea 2 At Polokwane, South Africa Argentina 2, Greece 0 GROUP C

GP W D L GF Slovenia 2 1 1 0 3 United States 2 0 2 0 3 England 2 0 2 0 1 Algeria 2 0 1 1 0

x-advanced to round of 16

GA 0 1 3 3

Pts 6 3 3 0

BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES_Acquired INF-OF Jake Fox from Oakland for RHP Ross Wolf and cash.

Optioned RHP Chris Tillman to Norfolk (IL).

Designated RHP Cla Meredith for assignment.

CLEVELAND INDIANS_Recalled RHP Joe Smith from Columbus (IL).

National League FLORIDA MARLINS_Designated RHP Jorge Sosa for assignment.

HOUSTON ASTROS_Purchased the contract of C Jason Castro and OF Jason Bourgeois from Round Rock (PCL). Recalled 3B Chris Johnson from Round Rock. Designated C Kevn Cash, RHP Casey Daigle and OF Cory Sullivan for assignment.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES_Activated SS Jimmy Rollins from the 15-day DL. Placed C Carlos Ruiz on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 19.

Designated INF-OF Greg Dobbs for assignment. Recalled LHP Mike Zagurski from Lehigh Valley (IL). Optioned RHP Scott Mathieson to Lehigh Valley.

SAN DIEGO PADRES_Recalled C Dusty Ryan from Portland (PCL). Optioned INF Lance Zawadzki to Portland.

American Association EL PASO DIABLOS_Released RHP Eddie Pena.

GRAND PRAIRIE AIRHOGS_Signed RHP Jason Stover, C Chris Caves and RHP Wade Morrison. Traded LHP Edgar Estanga to New Jersey (Can-Am) for a player to be named.

PENSACOLA PELICANS_Released RHP Aaron Jackson.

SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CAPTAINS_Released INF Mitch Elliott.

SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS_Signed 1B-OF Christopher Errecart. Traded RHP Julian Arballo to Florence (Frontier) for a player to be named.

Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS_Released OF Michael Consolmagno.

QUEBEC CAPITALES_Signed RHP-INF Mark Pappas SUSSEX SKYHAWKS_Signed RHP Matt Salvato. Released RHP Justin Dignelli.

WORCESTER TORNADOES_Signed OF Ryan Crespi.

FOOTBALL National Football League DALLAS COWBOYS_Released CB Marquis Floyd, WR Rashaun Greer, K Connor Hughes, G Chet Teofilo and TE Nick Tow-Arnett.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS_Named Scot McCloughan as senior personnel executive.

Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS_Released WR Travis Shelton, LB Rian Wallace, DL SaMario Houston, DB Jason Tate, OL John Hashem, LB Giancarlo Rapanaro and DL Jarrell Chandler.

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France head coach Raymond Domenech, top left, and South Africa head coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, second from right, talk to each other at the end of the World Cup group A soccer match between France and South Africa at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, Tuesday.

Associated Press

France, South Africa ousted n Uruguay,

Mexico advance to Round of 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) — Uruguay won Group A and Mexico also advanced Tuesday after Luis Suarez scored in the 43rd minute to give the South Americans a 1-0 victory at the World Cup. Both teams will face Group B members; those teams will be decided Tuesday night.

South Africa and France did not advance after the hosts beat the French 2-1.

Suarez, Uruguay’s most dangerous striker all day, ran unguarded to the back post and headed in Edinson Cavani’s brilliant cross for his first goal of the tournament.

The two countries went into the last group game sharing the lead at four points and needed only a draw to advance. But both fielded attacking lineups.

Even so, the game yielded few clear scoring chances.

Uruguay, which didn’t allow a goal in the first round, ended the group phase with seven points after overpowering South Africa 3-0 and drawing 0-0 with France. It will play South Korea on Saturday in Port Elizabeth.

South American teams have won nine of their 11 matches thus far. Uruguay was the final team into the 32-nation field, winning a playoff with Costa Rica after finishing fifth in continental qualifying.

South Africa 2, France 1

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa (AP) — Bongani Khumalo and Katlego Mphela scored first-half goals to lead South Africa over a France team in turmoil. Despite the win, Bafana Bafana became the first host nation to be eliminated in the group stage.

Khumalo scored in the 20th minute when he outjumped France midfielder Abou Diaby to knock a cross from Siphiwe Tshabalala into the net with his shoulder. Mphela doubled the lead 17 minutes later, outmuscling defender Gael Clichy to reach a low cross from Tsepo Masilela and knock the ball across the line.

Substitute Florent Malouda scored for France in the 70th.

Plagued by internal strife, the 2006 runner-up was forced to play with 10 men after Yoann Gourcuff was ejected for elbow-

Associated Press

Vania King makes a forehand return during her match against Daniella Hantuchova at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Tuesday.

Serena, Nadal win Wimbledon openers

Associated Press

Greece’s Giorgos Karagounis, left, and Argentina’s Juan Sebastian Veron challenge for the ball during the World Cup group B soccer match between Greece and Argentina at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, Tuesday.

ing Macbeth Sibaya in the 25th minute.

French soccer has been a mess ever since sports daily L’Equipe printed details of striker Nicolas Anelka’s expletivefilled rant at coach Raymond Domenech during halftime of a 2-0 loss to Mexico.

The French soccer federation sent Anelka home Saturday and the French players protested by refusing to practice the following day. Footage of the players refusing to come out of the team bus was beamed back to a shocked nation.

Not even a dressing down

by French sports minister Roselyne Bachelot on the eve of the match could inspire Les Bleus. Bachelot called an emergency meeting Monday to tell the players they had let the country down and had one last chance to redeem themselves.

South Korea 2, Nigeria 2

Jung-soo and Park Chu-young scored. Kalu Uche had given Nigeria the lead in the 12th minute, then Ayegbeni Yakubu netted a 69th-minute penalty kick to draw Nigeria level again — moments after Yakubu missed a wide open net.

South Korea reached the World Cup knockout stage away from home for the first time. The only other time South Korea got beyond the group stage was when the team surged to the semifinals in 2002 on home soil as tournament co-host with Japan.

Argentina 2, Greece 0 POLOKWANE, South Africa (AP) — Martin Demichelis and Martin Palermo scored second-half goals Tuesday to help Argentina win Group B. Argentina will play Mexico on Sunday in Johannesburg, while Greece was eliminated.

Argentina left seven regulars on the bench and created few good chances against the Greek defense.

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The defending champion won her opening match Tuesday, relying on an overpowering serve to beat 17-year-old Michelle Larcher de Brito of Portugal 6-0, 6-4.

Williams won all 27 points on her first serve and hit 15 aces, the last on her final shot. As the crowd applauded her victory, Williams curtsied, mindful Queen Elizabeth II is expected to visit Wimbledon for the first time since 1977 on Thursday.

Williams plays her second-round match that day and has been practicing her curtsy. “I want it to be more natural,� she said. “Right now it feels really forced. Seems like I’ve never done a curtsy before, which may be true.�

The queen may also get to see top-ranked Rafael Nadal, who advanced by beating Japanese wild card Kei Nishikori 6-2, 6-4, 6-4. It was Nadal’s first match at Wimbledon since he became the 2008 champion; he missed last year’s tournament because of knee tendinitis. “For me it was a very special moment to come back to this, probably the nicest Centre Court in the world,� Nadal said. “I’m enjoying a lot to be back in my favorite tournament.�

Neither French Open women’s finalist survived the first round. Roland Garros runner-up Samantha Stosur, ranked a career-high sixth, lost to qualifier Kaia Kanepi 6-4, 6-4. Surprise French Open winner Francesca Schiavone was beaten Monday. “No doubt it’s a quick turnaround,� Stosur said. “The champions of the game can do it back to back. That’s the kind of pedestal that you want to try to look up to and try to get to yourself.�

Maria Sharapova, the 2004 Wimbledon champion, needed only 54 minutes to beat lucky loser Anastasia Pivovarova 6-1, 6-0. No. 3-seeded Caroline Wozniacki swept Tathiana Garbin 6-1, 6-1.

Former top-five player James Blake, returning from a three-month layoff because of a right knee injury, lost to Robin Haase 6-2, 6-4, 6-4. “The knee is not great,� Blake said. “If it doesn’t get better soon, I’m not sure how much longer I want to play in pain.�

No. 6 Robin Soderling, runner-up at the French Open the past two years, beat American Robby Ginepri 6-2, 6-2, 6-3. No. 18 Sam Querrey of the United States won. No. 4 Andy Murray, No. 9 David Ferrer and No. 10 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga also advanced.

Williams played first on Centre Court and remained unbeaten in opening Grand Slam matches. She’s 43-0 in the first round at major events.

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Nation Today $75M mansion near Orlando selling ’as is’

WINDERMERE, Fla. (AP) — Listed as a “monument to unparalleled success,” the largest home for sale in the United States comes with plenty of space, but no carpet, tiles or interior walls. It’s up to the future buyer to finish it.

The mansion started by timeshare tycoon David Siegel boasts plenty of big numbers: 90,000 square feet.

Twenty-three bathrooms. Thirteen bedrooms. Ten kitchens. A 20-car garage, with additional space for two limos. Three pools. A bowling alley. Indoor roller rink. Two-story movie theater. Video arcade. Fitness center. Baseball field and two tennis courts.

All that and more for $75 million “as is.” There’s an option to buy it completed for $100 million.

Neb. town votes to restrict immigration

FREMONT, Neb. (AP) — Voters in the eastern Nebraska city of Fremont have approved a ban on hiring or renting property to illegal immigrants.

The special election in Fremont on Monday was the latest proposal in a series of immigration regulations taken up by communities around the country. About 57 percent of vot-

ers supported the measure, which is expected to be challenged in court.

Supporters say the measure is needed to make up for what they see as lax federal law enforcement.

Opponents fear it could fuel discrimination.

Fremont’s Hispanic population has surged in the past two decades, largely due to jobs at two nearby meatpacking plants.

Son of Dallas chief dies in shootout with police DALLAS (AP) — The city’s new police chief faces one of the worst tragedies that could befall a law enforcement officer: living with the knowledge that his dead son was a cop killer.

Just seven weeks after being sworn in as leader of the Dallas police force, David Brown learned on Father’s Day that his 27-year-old son gunned down a suburban officer in a weekend shootout with police.

Investigators say 37-year-old Lancaster officer Craig Shaw was killed Sunday just minutes after Brown’s son fatally shot a stranger in what authorities say was a random attack.

“This, in my opinion, is the worst possible personal tragedy any chief of police could have,” said William Rathburn, who served as Dallas police chief from 1991 to 1993.

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Marlene Hein of Eagle, Wis. stands in the kitchen of her mother Maryanne Marquardt's home which was destroyed by Monday night's tornado, Tuesday, June 22, 2010 in Eagle. Marquardt was home alone when the twister hit the area and escaped injury by getting to the basement.

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AVON, Ind. (AP) — Central Indiana residents fled flooded neighborhoods Tuesday, while those in a small town in Wisconsin tried to figure out why a warning siren failed to alert them before a tornado destroyed 25 homes there.

The storms that pelted the Midwest weakened as they moved east Tuesday, but the National Weather Service said another wave was moving into Iowa, Illinois and Indiana.

Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle declared a state of emergency in Waukesha County, where emergency crews conducted a door-to-door search in Eagle after a warning siren failed to sound before a tornado hit Monday night. The 25 destroyed homes were among at least 125 damaged. One person was injured.

Eagle Fire Chief Justin Heim said all residents were accounted for Tuesday. Some, including Heim’s own family, had to be pulled from the rubble. He said an investigation into why the siren failed was ongoing.

In Edna Mills, about 10 miles east of Lafayette, Ind., officials called for a voluntary evacuation as a small creek rushed over its banks, surrounding about three dozen homes and covering roads. School buses and boats were brought in to help residents who wanted to leave.

Heather St. Myer, her husband, Tom, and their seven children were among those who fled.

“We have been through it before, though we never had to be evacuated,” St. Myer told the Journal & Courier of Lafayette. “The kids didn’t want to leave.”

Further south, water from a retention lake overflowed an earthen dam in Avon west of Indianapolis after two days of strong thunderstorms, said Jerry Bessler, a spokesman for the Washington Township/Avon Fire Department.

Crews evacuated 32 homes, mostly downhill and downstream from the Indian Head Lake dam, along with 16 trailers in a nearby mobile home park. Residents of all but five homes directly downstream from the dam were allowed to return Tuesday afternoon but were warned to be prepared to leave again if more storms hit later in the day, he said.

Margie Burke, 61, said she woke up a little after 5 a.m., saw the hole in the dam and called her husband, John, who was at work.

“I was frightened. There was nothing I could do,” she said.

Crews were pumping the lake to try to lower water levels Tuesday. It had

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been four years since the dam was last inspected, said John Burke, president of the neighborhood homeowners’ association.

Indianapolis firefighters were called for three rescues on the city’s west side in an area where Little White Lick Creek and White Lick Creek converge, Fire Capt. Courtney Rice said.

They rescued a disabled man from a trailer parked at a fishing lake after he became trapped by rising water, Rice said. Firefighters used a boat to get him out and then made a second trip to get his wheelchair.

Firefighters also used a boat to rescue three others who became trapped after driving into high water in the area.

Another man got out of his car as flood waters started to sweep it away.

He swam to safety as the car continued moving downstream, Rice said.

Witnesses in central Illinois reported tornadoes near the Indiana border, while flash floods covered roads in Pana, Fulton and Vermilion County. Tornadoes were spotted near Hoopeston and Rossville, and the American Red Cross said 26 families were forced out of their apartments after strong winds blew the roofs off several buildings in Beardstown.

Several other Indiana communities reported damage and street flooding from the storms, which carried winds of up to 60 mph. Trees were reported down in Lafayette and Crawfordsville. Numerous state highways and county roads were closed because of high water Tuesday morning in the Lafayette area. A mudslide blocked a rural road in Tippecanoe County.

Lightning may have sparked a fire that destroyed a shopping plaza in the northern Indianapolis suburb of Carmel early Tuesday, firefighters said. The fire gutted about 10 stores in the plaza, including a Blockbuster video store, a restaurant, a wine store and a tanning shop.

National Weather Service hydrologist Al Shipe said some areas received 3 or more inches of rain overnight, with the heaviest rainfall at 5 inches in Kokomo and 4 1/2 in Brownsburg.

The weather service issued flash flood warnings for much of the central third of the state, and officials said flooding could become worse with more storms expected Tuesday afternoon.

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STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS

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6,858.95-119.91

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last Chg %Chg BkA BM RE 2.43 +.40 +19.7 Biovail 18.78 +2.11 +12.7 BkA SP5-1211.70+1.05 +9.9 DirREBear 6.87 +.61 +9.7 ValeantPh 50.87 +3.97 +8.5 DirxEnBear10.58 +.82 +8.4 TRC Cos 3.50 +.27 +8.4 BkA BMRE106.13 +.40 +7.0 DirMCB3x rs18.40+1.11 +6.4 PrUPSM40055.80+3.36 +6.4

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

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AMEX

1,858.72 -16.38

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last AlldDefen 2.84 GerovaFn 13.45 MLIdxPl33 21.60 GlblScape 3.00 VirnetX 6.52 CoastD 4.20 EngySvcs 3.50 TanzRy g 5.03 PacOffPT 4.20 GoldenMin 8.20

Chg %Chg +.29 +11.4 +1.16 +9.4 +1.35 +6.7 +.18 +6.4 +.32 +5.2 +.19 +4.7 +.15 +4.5 +.20 +4.1 +.15 +3.7 +.27 +3.4

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Name Last Iridium un 13.75 ValpeyFsh 2.00 Reliv Intl 2.90 DJSP wt 2.06 CraftBrew 4.67 DJSP un 8.30 BrooklyFd 5.00 StaarSur 5.44 CtzCmtyBc 4.61 USHmSy 3.68

Chg +6.45 +.27 +.39 +.24 +.53 +.90 +.50 +.50 +.41 +.31

%Chg +88.4 +15.6 +15.5 +13.2 +12.8 +12.2 +11.1 +10.1 +9.8 +9.2

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last Chg %Chg BioTime wt 4.60 -.65 -12.4 ProlorBio 6.71 -.80 -10.7 SearchMed 3.24 -.30 -8.5 BioTime n 6.45 -.59 -8.4 CheniereEn 2.85 -.23 -7.5 Arrhythm 4.53 -.34 -7.0 TravelCtrs 2.55 -.19 -6.9 PionDrill 6.23 -.43 -6.5 Metalico 4.42 -.30 -6.4 SbdCp 1510.00-85.00 -5.3

Name Last PacMerc 3.45 USecBcCA 4.30 RadNet 2.59 BannerCp 2.41 CombiMtrx 2.41 SumFWV 2.97 Cytori wt 2.35 CRA Intl 20.54 SupcndTch 2.33 ChinAgri s 12.09

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg Citigrp 4646800 3.94 -.08 S&P500ETF2021500109.57-1.84 BkofAm 1058596 15.58 -.21 iShEMkts 909261 39.83 -.78 SPDR Fncl 810968 14.58 -.24 BP PLC 795852 29.68 -.65 FordM 729461 11.22 -.32 GenElec 637073 15.79 -.31 SprintNex 627079 4.32 -.18 iShR2K 603448 64.75 -1.36

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg RexahnPh 47547 1.73 +.31 Rentech 40405 1.02 ...

GoldStr g 33480 4.22 ...

RadientPh 29525 1.26 +.17 NwGold g 22789 6.39 -.05 Taseko 21275 4.89 -.18 NovaGld g 19133 7.14 +.06 US Gold 18032 4.67 +.14 NA Pall g 14779 3.46 -.06 GranTrra g 14053 5.19 -.10

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg PwShs QQQ768674 46.24 -.36 Intel 579326 20.98 -.21 Microsoft 547829 25.77 -.18 Cisco 411834 22.97 -.37 SiriusXM 329676 1.07 -.01 MicronT 267429 9.64 -.28 Comcast 261663 18.24 -.11 Apple Inc 249945 273.85 +3.68 MarvellT 226108 18.37 -.16 Yahoo 218272 15.09 -.12

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Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

189 301 39 529 5 9 99,136,883

INJones THE NEWS? 11,000 LET’S Dow industrials Close: 10,293.52 Change: -148.89 (-1.4%)

2,261.80 -27.29

Name Last Chg %Chg PatriotCoal 13.48 -2.72 -16.8 Brunswick 14.97 -1.81 -10.8 MS S&P8-109.86 -1.05 -9.6 AlpTotDiv 6.64 -.69 -9.4 E-TrcGld 34.50 -3.57 -9.4 DrxREBll s 40.80 -4.19 -9.3 CitiAmUSEq7.85 -.80 -9.2 ZaleCp 2.08 -.21 -9.2 PtroqstE 7.60 -.74 -8.9 Saks 8.34 -.78 -8.6

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The Dow fell 148.89, or 1.4 percent, to 10,293.52, its biggest point and percentage loss since June 4.

The index is up 4.9 percent from its 2010 closing low of 9,816 on June 7 The S&P 500 index fell 17.89, or 1.6 percent, to 1,095.31, while the Nasdaq composite index fell 27.29, or 1.2 percent, to 2,261.80.

Bond prices rose Tuesday as investors opted for the safety of U.S. Treasurys. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves opposite its price, fell to 3.17 percent from 3.25 percent late Monday.

The euro resumed its slide against the dollar after rising for most of the past 10 days. The euro fell to $1.2267. Crude oil fell 71 cents to $77.90 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

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Dow Industrials 10,293.52 -148.89 Dow Transportation 4,262.68 -170.92 Dow Utilities 371.43 -8.84 NYSE Composite 6,858.95 -119.91 Amex Market Value 1,858.72 -16.38 Nasdaq Composite 2,261.80 -27.29 S&P 500 1,095.31 -17.89 S&P MidCap 751.83 -16.67 Wilshire 5000 11,486.54 -196.20 Russell 2000 645.91 -14.12

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Sales figures are unofficial.

Total Assets Obj ($Mlns) NAV

Total Return/Rank Pct Min Init 4-wk 12-mo 5-year Load Invt

CI 128,736 LG 61,893 LB 61,334 LG 54,199 IH 53,415 WS 49,180 MA 47,155 LB 46,774 LB 45,318 LB 45,159 LV 39,123 LV 35,843 FB 34,973 FV 34,147 CI 32,666 CA 29,848 WS 29,662 LB 29,264 LB 29,243 MA 28,927 LB 28,138 MA 27,976 CI 27,183 LG 26,620 CI 26,554 FG 25,880 MB 24,848 LB 24,831 LV 15,797 LB 9,080 LB 4,086 GS 1,433 LV 1,135 SR 470 LG 175

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CA -Conservative Allocation, CI -Intermediate-Term Bond, ES -Europe Stock, FB -Foreign Large Blend, FG -Foreign LargeGrowth, FV -Foreign Large Value, IH -World Allocation, LB -Large Blend, LG -Large Growth, LV -Large Value, MA -Moderate Allocation, MB -Mid-Cap Blend, MV Mid-Cap Value, SH -Specialty-heath, WS -World Stock, Total Return: Chng in NAV with dividends reinvested. Rank: How fund performed vs. others with same objective: A is in top 20%, E in bottom 20%. Min Init Invt: Minimum $ needed to invest in fund. Source: Morningstar.

Stocks slide on home sales, drilling fight

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks dropped for a second day Tuesday after home sales fell unexpectedly and the White House said it would fight a court ruling that lifted its ban on offshore oil drilling.

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 149 points, its biggest drop in about two weeks. Treasury prices climbed after demand for safe investments rose.

The National Association of Realtors reported that sales of existing homes fell 2.2 percent in May. The report surprised analysts who thought sales would get a lift from a homebuyer tax credit. Sales fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.66 million from a revised 5.79 million in April.

Oil stocks fell after the administration said it would appeal a judge’s decision to overturn a sixmonth ban on deepwater oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Baker Hughes Inc., a supplier of oil drilling parts and services, fell 4.4 percent, while oilservices company Halliburton Inc. fell 3.9 percent.

It was the second straight day that the market gave up early gains to end lower. The selling intensified shortly before 2 p.m. Eastern time, when the benchmark Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell below 1,100, its average finish of the past 200 days. Many professionals who use technical factors in their buying and selling decisions consider the 200-day moving average, as it’s called, to be a predictor of the market’s direction. The drop below 1,110 hastened the market’s slide because computer programs kicked in and drove more selling.

The slide came as the Federal Reserve held the first part of a two-day meeting at which it’s expected to keep its benchmark federal funds rate in the current range of zero to 0.25 percent.

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Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., right, speaks about financial reform on Capitol Hill in this April 28 file photo. A HouseSenate conference is working to fuse separate versions of the biggest rewrite of Wall Street regulations since the Great Depression, Associated Press

Auto dealers get break on rules WASHINGTON (AP) — In the end, the political clout of 18,000 auto dealers scattered nationwide was too much even for President Barack Obama.

House and Senate negotiators putting final shape to a sweeping overhaul of Wall Street regulations all but agreed Tuesday to exclude auto dealers from the oversight of a consumer financial protection bureau.

“The political reality is that those of us who have fought against an auto dealer carve-out can’t prevail,” Representative Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill. The House bill approved last December contained an exemption for auto dealers, among others, from lending regulations issued by the proposed consumer agency. The Senate did not, but the sentiment was there. In a 60-30 nonbinding vote last month, senators called for the auto dealer loophole.

Under a compromise offered by Senate Democrats Tuesday, auto dealers would still be covered by federal truth-in-lending rules that would have to conform to regulations adopted by the consumer agency.

The Federal Reserve, which oversees truth-in-lending regulations, could adopt different

rules but would have to explain its decision. At the same time, the Federal Trade Commission would be given authority to write new rules for auto dealers under accelerated procedures.

But the bottom line would be that auto dealers would be exempt from direct supervision by the consumer financial protection bureau. The exclusion would not apply to auto dealers that provide their own financing, such as Carmax, or to giant auto lender GMAC. The Senate compromise, if accepted by House negotiators, would be one of President Barack Obama’s most high profile losses in his efforts to overhaul Wall Street regulations. The main contours of the House and Senate bills generally match the administration’s goals, but Obama has personally lobbied against efforts to carve auto dealers out of the consumer agency’s jurisdiction.

The administration has even made a national security case, arguing that military personnel have been especially prone to predatory lending schemes by car dealers.

Auto dealers have used their high visibility in their local communities to fight inclusion in the

bill. They say they only process the loans and then turn them over to other lending institutions to administer and service.

The National Auto Dealers Association continued to press for the House exclusion, objecting to the Senate proposal’s requirement that the Fed’s truthin-lending rules hew to those issued by the consumer agency and that the FTC be given the authority to write auto dealer rules on a fast track.

The discussion on excluding auto dealers is one of many negotiations under way in a joint House-Senate panel that is working out differences between the House and Senate bills.

Panel members must still iron out some of the most difficult differences, including how to regulate the complex securities known as derivatives and how far to go in restricting the investment activities of banks.

On Tuesday, Rep. Barney Frank, the joint committee chairman, and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd prodded the panel to conclude its work by Thursday in time for Obama’s appearance before the Group of 20 nations in Toronto this weekend.

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Nation

President calls General to White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s job appeared in grave jeopardy Tuesday as an infuriated President Barack Obama summoned the Afghanistan war’s U.S. commander to Washington to explain his extraordinary complaints about the president and his aides.

Obama press secretary Robert Gibbs said “the magnitude and greatness of the mistake here are profound” and repeatedly declined to say McChrystal’s job was safe. “All options are on the table,” he said.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the commander’s comments were “distractions” to the war in Afghanistan.

McChrystal publicly apologized Tuesday for using “poor judgment” in interviews for a story in Rolling Stone.

He then left Afghanistan to appear, as ordered by Obama, at the White House on Wednesday.

He’ll be expected to explain his comments to the president and Pentagon officials who, as Gibbs put it, want “to see what in the world he was thinking.” The presidential spokesman said Obama acknowledged McChrystal’s apology and believed he deserved a chance to explain himself.

However, military leaders rarely challenge their commander in chief publicly and when they do, consequences tend to go beyond a scolding. And Gibbs left

little doubt that a firing was probably in the offing. “Our efforts in Afghanistan are bigger than one person,” he told reporters several times.

A decision on McChrystal’s future will be announced by the White House after Wednesday’s meeting, Gibbs said.

A top military official in Afghanistan told The AP that McChrystal hasn’t been told whether he will be allowed to keep his job. Gibbs said McChrystal had not offered his resignation, in part because he has not yet spoken to or seen Obama, who was angry when his press secretary gave him the story Monday night.

Gibbs refused to describe how angry the president was, except to say: “You would know it if you saw it.”

McChrystal spent Tuesday calling several others mentioned in the article to apologize, officials said, including Gates and Richard Holbrooke, U.S. special envoy to Pakistan.

Gates issued a statement saying McChrystal made “a significant mistake” and used poor judgment in his remarks to a magazine reporter.

“We are fighting a war against alQaida and its extremist allies, who directly threaten the United States, Afghanistan, and our friends and allies around the world,” Gates said. “Going forward, we must pursue this mission with a unity of purpose.”

Holbrooke’s office said in a terse twoline statement that McChrystal had called him in Kabul “to apologize for this story and accept full responsibility for it.” It said Holbrooke “values his close and productive relationship with General McChrystal.”

A spokesman said Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen told McChrystal of his “deep disappointment” over the article.

But in Kabul, President Hamid Karzai issued a statement calling McChrystal the “best commander” of the war.

Karzai spokesman Waheed Omar said Karzai hopes that Obama doesn’t decide to replace him.

In the article, McChrystal complains that Obama handed him “an unsellable position” on the war, back when the commander was pressing for more troops than the administration was then prepared to send. “I found that time painful,” he said.

McChrystal also said he was “betrayed” by Ambassador Karl Eikenberry, the man the White House chose to be his diplomatic partner in Afghanistan. He accused Eikenberry of raising doubts about the reliability of Afghan President Hamid Karzai only to give himself cover in case the U.S. effort failed.

Obama appointed McChrystal to lead the Afghan war in May 2009.

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Commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan Gen. Stanley McChrystal, and U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl W. Eikenberry brief reporters ahead of Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s visit at the White House in this May 10 file photo,

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Nation

Consumer group eyes suit over Happy Meals

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Gulf Stream Marina manager Fred L. Marshall listens to Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal speak about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill during a news conference Tuesday in Grand Isle, La.

Judge strikes down offshore drilling ban

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge struck down the Obama administration’s six-month ban on deepwater oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico as rash and heavy-handed Tuesday, saying the government simply assumed that because one rig exploded, the others pose an imminent danger, too.

The White House promised an immediate appeal. The Interior Department had imposed the moratorium last month in the wake of the BP disaster, halting approval of any new permits for deepwater projects and suspending drilling on 33 exploratory wells.

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said President Barack Obama believes that until investigations can determine why the spill happened, continued deepwater drilling exposes workers and the environment to “a danger that the president does not believe we can afford.�

Several companies that ferry people and supplies and provide other services to offshore rigs argued that the moratorium was arbitrarily imposed after the April 20 explosion that killed 11 workers and blew out a well 5,000 feet underwater. It has spewed anywhere from 67 million to 127 million gallons of oil.

U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman, who was appointed by President Ronald Reagan and has owned stock in a number of petroleum-related companies, sided with the plaintiffs. “If some drilling equipment parts are flawed, is it rational to say all are?� he asked. “Are all airplanes a danger because one was? All oil tankers like Exxon Valdez? All trains? All mines? That sort of thinking seems heavy-handed, and rather overbearing.�

He also warned that the shutdown would have an “immeasurable effect� on the industry, the local economy and the U.S. energy supply.

The ruling was welcomed by the oil and gas industry and decried by environmentalists.

Feldman’s financial disclosure report for 2008, the most recent available, shows holdings in at least eight petroleum companies or funds that invest in them, including Transocean Ltd., which owned the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig that

blew up. The report shows that most of his holdings were valued at less than $15,000; it did not provide specific amounts.

It was not clear whether Feldman still has any of the energy industry stocks. Recent court filings indicate he may no longer have Transocean stock. The 2008 report showed that he did not own any individual shares in big companies such as BP, which leased the rig that exploded, or ExxonMobil.

Feldman did not immediately respond to a request for more information about his current holdings.

Josh Reichert, managing director of the Pew Environment Group, said the ruling should be rescinded if the judge still has investments in companies that could benefit. “If Judge Feldman has any investments in oil and gas operators in the Gulf, it represents a flagrant conflict of interest,� Reichert said.

Feldman’s ruling prohibits federal officials from enforcing the moratorium until a trial is held. At least two major oil companies, Shell and Marathon, said they would wait to see how the appeals play out before resuming drilling.

In his ruling, the judge called the spill “an unprecedented, sad, ugly and inhuman disaster,� but said Interior Secretary Ken Salazar’s rationale for the moratorium “does not seem to be fact-specific and refuses to take into measure the safety records of those others in the Gulf.� Feldman said he was “unable to divine or fathom a relationship between the findings and the immense scope of the moratorium.�

The judge said the blanket moratorium “seems to assume that because one rig failed and although no one yet fully knows why, all companies and rigs drilling new wells over 500 feet also universally present an imminent danger.�

The lawsuit was filed by Hornbeck Offshore Services of Covington, La. CEO Todd Hornbeck said after the ruling that he is looking forward to getting back to work. “It’s the right thing for not only the industry but the country,� he said.

Earlier in the day, executives at a major oil conference in London warned that the moratorium would cripple world energy supplies.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Are the toys in your child’s Happy Meal making him fat?

The Center for Science in the Public Interest says they are. The Washington-based consumer advocacy group threatened to file a lawsuit against McDonald’s Tuesday, charging that the fast food chain “unfairly and deceptively� markets the toys to children. “McDonald’s marketing has the effect of conscripting America’s children into an unpaid drone army of word-of-mouth marketers, causing them to nag their parents to bring them to McDonald’s,� CSPI’s Stephen Gardner wrote to the heads of the chain in a letter announcing the suit.

The center, which has filed dozens of lawsuits against food companies in recent years, is hoping the publicity and the threat of a lawsuit will force McDonald’s to negotiate with them on the issue. The group announced the lawsuit 30 days before filing it with the hope that the company will agree to stop selling the toys before a suit is filed.

McDonald’s Vice President of Communications, William Whitman, said in a statement that the company “couldn’t disagree more� with CSPI’s assertion that their toys violate any laws. He said McDonald’s restaurants offer more variety than they ever have and Happy Meals are made smaller for kids. “We are proud of our Happy Meal which gives our customers wholesome food and toys of the highest quality and safety,� Whitman said. “Getting a toy is just one part of a fun, family experience at McDonald’s.�

CSPI says the suit would be filed in state court. The center has not settled on a state yet, but the group believes the toys in Happy Meals violate state consumer protection laws in Massachusetts, Texas, the District of Columbia, New Jersey and California.

California’s Santa Clara County voted earlier this year to ban restaurants from giving away the toys and other freebies that often come with highcalorie meals aimed at kids.

McDonald’s has fought such criticism for years, and the company made a pledge in 2007 to advertise only two types of Happy Meals to

McDonald’s marketing has the effect of conscripting America’s children into an unpaid drone army of word-of-mouth marketers, causing them to nag their parents to bring them to McDonald’s.

— Stephen Gardner Center for Science in the Public Interest

children younger than 12: one with four Chicken McNuggets, apple dippers with caramel dip and low-fat white milk, or one with a hamburger, apple dippers and milk. They both meet the company-set requirement of less than 600 calories, and no more than 35 percent of calories from fat, 10 percent of calories from saturated fat or 35 percent total sugar by weight.

CSPI argues that even if those Happy Meals appear in advertisements, kids order the unhealthier meals most of the time.

The group is hoping its first lawsuit against the mega-chain will have a similar effect as its 2006 lawsuit against Kellogg that prompted the company to agree to a settlement raising the nutritional value of cereals and snacks it markets to children.

Still, some may accuse the group of extremism, arguing that it’s the parents’ responsibility to monitor what their children eat, not the restaurant’s.

Michael Jacobson, executive director of CSPI, says it’s the parents responsibility too, but he equates the toy giveaways to a door to door salesman coming to a family’s house every day and asking to privately speak with the children. “At some point parents get worn down,� Jacobson says. “They don’t always want to be saying no to their children. We feel like an awful lot of parents would be relieved if this one pressure was removed from them.�

McDonald’s also came under fire over Happy Meals earlier this year when it recalled 12 million “Shrek� drinking glasses sold with the meals.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the levels of the carcinogen cadmium in the glasses was too high.

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China’s yuan down against the U.S. dollar

SHANGHAI (AP) — Proving that flexibility is a two-way street, the Chinese yuan edged lower against the U.S. dollar in spot trading Tuesday, a day after surging to a new high following the central bank’s decision to let the currency trade in a wider range.

By late Tuesday, the yuan was quoted at 6.8133 to the U.S. dollar. It had strengthened to 6.7925 before dropping back after appreciation pressures eased.

“They have backtracked a little. They want to show it’s a bit more free-floating than before,” said David Cohen, director of Asian economic forecasting for the consultancy Action Economics in Singapore.

The People’s Bank of China announced Saturday plans to allow greater flexibility in exchange rates, moving to blunt accusations that its currency policies keep the yuan undervalued against the dollar, giving Chinese exporters an unfair advantage in overseas markets.

The shift away from the dollar peg pushed the yuan to 6.7971 on Monday from 6.8272 yuan on Friday. That shift of 0.4 percent was an abrupt break from the narrow range around 6.83 yuan to $1 that had held since mid-2008.

In place of the dollar peg, the central bank has restored its practice of setting the yuan’s exchange rates against a basket of currencies, including the dollar. After that system was set up in 2005, the yuan gained nearly 20 percent against the dollar, until Beijing halted its rise two years ago to help protect its exporters from the global downturn.

Beijing has ruled out any major revaluations for the yuan, saying the currency is at about the right level. Pressures on the yuan are generally upward: Because China usually runs huge trade surpluses, the central bank buys up excess foreign exchange to keep the yuan’s value steady.

A cameraman films a painting discovered with the earliest known icons of the Apostles Peter and Paul in a catacomb located under a modern office building in a residential neighborhood of Romes.

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Early Christian icons uncovered

ROME (AP) — Twenty-first century laser technology has opened a window into the early days of the Catholic Church, guiding researchers through the dank, musty catacombs beneath Rome to a startling find: the first known icons of the apostles Peter and Paul.

Vatican officials unveiled the paintings Tuesday, discovered along with the earliest known images of the apostles John and Andrew in an underground burial chamber beneath an office building on a busy street in a working-class Rome neighborhood.

The images, which date from the second half of the 4th century, were uncovered using a new laser technique that allows In the medium-term, the trend is still expected to restorers to burn off centuries of thick white calcium carbonate be toward a stronger yuan. deposits without damaging the “A lot will depend on where the dollar will go,” brilliant dark colors of the paintCohen said. ings underneath.

Yi Xianrong, a prominent Chinese economist at The technique could revothe Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, warns that the yuan is unlikely to rise even at the modest lutionize the way restoration work is carried out in the miles pace it climbed at in 2005-2008.

“China has to keep the currency stable under the (kilometers) of catacombs that burrow under the Eternal City current circumstances and will certainly take any where early Christians buried consequences of the yuan’s appreciation very seritheir dead. ously,” Yi said.

The icons were discovered The central bank still sets the exchange rate each day before the start of trading — Tuesday’s opening on the ceiling of a tomb of an rate was 6.7980 — and limits daily fluctuations to aristocratic Roman woman at the Santa Tecla catacomb, near 0.5 percent.

where the remains of the apostle Paul are said to be buried.

Rome has dozens of such burial chambers and they are a major tourist attraction, giving visitors a peek into the traditions of the early church when Christians were often persecuted for their beliefs. Early Christians dug the catacombs outside Rome’s walls as underground cemeteries, since burial was forbidden inside the city walls and pagan Romans were usually cremated.

The art that decorated Rome’s catacombs was often simplistic and symbolic in nature. The Santa Tecla catacombs, however, represent some of the earliest evidence of devotion to the apostles in early Christianity, Vatican officials said.

“The Christian catacombs, while giving us value with a religious and cultural patrimony, represent an eloquent and significant testimony of Christianity at its origin,” said Monsignor Giovanni Carru, the No. 2 in the Vatican’s Pontifical Commission of Sacred Archaeology, which maintains the catacombs.

Last June, the Vatican announced the discovery of the icon of Paul at Santa Tecla, timing the news to coincide with the end of the Vatican’s year of St. Paul. Pope Benedict XVI also

said tests on bone fragments long attributed to Paul “seemed to confirm” that they did indeed belong to the Roman Catholic saint.

On Tuesday, Vatican archaeologists announced the image of Paul was not found in isolation, but was part of a square ceiling painting that also included icons of three other apostles — Peter, John and Andrew — surrounding an image of Christ as the Good Shepherd.

“They are the first icons. These are absolutely the first representations of the apostles,” said Fabrizio Bisconti, the superintendent of archaeology for the catacombs.

Bisconti spoke from inside the intimate burial chamber, its walls and ceilings covered with paintings of scenes from the Old Testament, including Daniel in the lion’s den and Abraham and the sacrifice of Isaac. Once inside, visitors see the loculi, or burial chambers, on three sides.

But the gem is on the ceiling, where the four apostles are painted inside gold-rimmed circles against a red-ochre backdrop. The ceiling is also decorated with geometric designs, and the cornices feature images of naked youths.

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Inside the mind of this mom

Good morning (or afternoon, depending on when you have time to read the paper), dear readers.

What’s that you say? You’re ready for another rousing version of Total Momsense Nonsense?

I’m SO glad you asked! Here we go! n The mom in me is grateful for preschool these days. I’m hearing (and reading) about parents trying to find things for their children to do during these long, hot summer days .... and slowly realizing that in two more summers, I’ll be right there with them.

Not that there’s a lack of options to choose from around the county. There are summer camps, reading programs, museums – you just have to read the paper to know what’s going on.

Keeping my little man busy on the weekends is enough for now.

n I don’t get to the movies very often, but some of the films coming out being dubbed this summer’s “blockbusters” are underwhelming to me. If I wanted to see “The Karate Kid” and “The A-Team,” I’d just rent the original recipe versions from Netflix.

I did go see “Toy Story 3.”

If you’ve seen the film, you’ll totally understand why I cried.

And if not, I’ll try not to give anything away. Let’s just say, the ending made me realize not only how I once felt about all my childhood toys (some of which I still have in boxes in my garage), but also that my own son’s childhood will be over far more quickly than I’d like. And here come the water works again!!

On a side note, I hope the “Grease” sing-a-long comes to our theater.

n Have you ever considered the things that bothered you in childhood since becoming an adult? I do this on a regular basis. And I don’t mean “Suzy took the last chocolate milk in the lunch line and I had to drink white” variety of things that bothered you, but rather foods you didn’t like, songs you couldn’t stand, etc.

As a kid I hated pinto beans and would cry if made to eat them – which I was. (My dad used to joke I’d take 16 bites out of one pinto just to choke it down.) I’m still not crazy about them, unless you mash them up and cover them in cheese and call them refried. I really didn’t like any beans as a child, but now I’ll eat black beans and other varieties pretty well.

But you know what still bugs me? Dull crayons. Go ahead and laugh, I’ll wait.

But seriously, I like the precision afforded by a sharp crayon.

I realized this again Monday night as Nathan and I were coloring American flags in honor of our upcoming Independence Day holiday. The blue I was using was practically rounded at the tip, making it hard to color around 50 tiny stars difficult.

And that’s why there’s almost always new crayons in my house. Because it’s not Nathan who loses them – I hide them when they get too flat to color well!

Until next time, keep your senses about you!

Flynn is The Daily Courier’s lifestyles editor. Contact her via e-mail at aflynn@thedigitalcourier.com.

In this open field, with the mountains as a backdrop, Love Story Farm owner Christine Klahn plans to plant a vineyard and orchard with apple, pear and fig trees.

Her own Walden Pond Love for the land and her son lead county woman to start her own farm Text by Allison Flynn Photos by Garrett Byers “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.”

Henry David Thoreau, “Walden”

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n a farm named Love Story, you might expect to – and will – find chickens named Romeo and Juliet and picturesque views.

But the name of the little farm located off U.S. 64 comes not only from its location on Lover’s Lane, but also from the love between a mother and a son and a love for the earth.

Christine Klahn purchased the farm last year. A professor at Isothermal Community College, she’s running the farm along with her son, Noah, 6, and with the help of family and friends.

“You have a different relationship when you’re a single mom,” Klahn said.

Klahn also wants to teach her son where everything comes from, she said.

“So the name also comes from the love of the earth,” she continued. “The earth is a living thing. The way you treat something is what you get in return.”

Klahn lifts her son, Noah, up to look at the compost pile in the yard. Everything organic, except meat and bread, goes into the pile in what Klahn hopes will create rich soil for use next year.

trees. Additional projects include rainwater catchment, natural building, outdoor kitchen and shower construction, chicken coop expansion, solar food dryer construction, hoophouse construction, irrigation installation, farm stand construction, and herb garden design.

Steeped in organic agriculture practices, Klahn said the farm may eventually be certified organic. One of those practices is composting. A short distance from the house, Klahn has set up a three-bin compost area built from used pallets from the Habitat Resale Store, and said most anything The farm consists of a little over nine organic goes into it. acres, and specializes in perennials, “I don’t put any meat in it – the dog specifically wine grapes, blueberries, gets the meat, and the chickens get blackberries, herbs and fruit and nut the bread. They are carb queens,” she

Klahn gestures to the location for a cob house that will built on the farm for storage. A cob house is built from a mixture of clay and straw.

said.

The key to compost, she continued, is the right ration of brown to green.

“Anything living is green, whereas carbon comes from mulch and leaves,” she said.

By next year, she hopes it will yield really rich soil.

“The key to organic farming is healthy soil,” she said. “Healthy plants tend to not get eaten as much.”

In addition to creating organic soil, Klahn said the farm practices crop rotation and uses chicken waste as a fertilizer.

A grassy area along the left property line will soon become a vineyard and orchard with apple, peach and fig trees.

Please see Farm, Page 8C

2B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, June 23, 2010

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Helpful hints for the summer challenge

It is hard to believe that just three months ago it was snowing. We spent the month of March trying to stay warm.

Now, summer has arrived and we are seeking the relief and comfort of air conditioning.

Staying cool while keeping power bills low is our summer challenge.

Whether you have a central AC system, window air conditioner, or just an electric fan, there are things you can do to stay cool and save money.

If your home does not have air conditioning, an electric fan such as a portable floor fan or a ceiling fan, may provide comfort. Fans do not cool the air, but they can help perspiration on the skin to evaporate, creating a wind chill effect, which makes you feel cooler. You can set your ceiling fan to run counterclockwise during the summer months so it will direct air downward and create a breeze. Remember to turn off fans when no one is in the room. Fans make people feel cooler, but they won’t actually change the temperature of a room like an air conditioning unit would. So there’s no point in burning the energy used by a fan when the room is empty.

Keep in mind that fans will not prevent heat-related illness especially when the temperature is in the high 90’s or above. In fact, fans can cause sweat to evaporate too quickly from the skin and accelerate dehydration. Older people don’t usually sweat as much as younger people. Since fans work only when we sweat, older people who use fans as the sole means for staying cool are at great risk for heat illness.

A better way to stay cool is to take a cool shower or bath, spray the body with water to get cooling from evaporation,

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or get to a place that has air conditioning during the hottest part of the day. Going to the shopping mall or public library, even for just a few hours, can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat.

If you have a window air conditioner, be sure it is the correct size. The amount of cooling capacity you’ll need (measured in British thermal units, or BTUs) is determined by the square footage you need to cool. Bigger is not necessarily better. If a unit is too big for the room it’s trying to cool, it won’t perform as efficiently and will cost more money to run. You’ll also sacrifice comfort since an oversized unit will cool a room quickly, but leave behind some of the humidity, resulting in cool, but clammy air. If possible, put the air conditioner in a window that faces north or is shaded and remember to remove and clean the filter once a month.

If you are using a heatingventilation-air conditioning (HVAC) system, proper use and maintenance are the keys to low cost operation.

Regardless of the type of system, dirt and neglect are the number one causes of heating and cooling system failure and a contributor to high-energy bills. You can keep your system at peak performance by performing your own routine maintenance in addition to having your unit inspected by a licensed HVAC technician once or twice a year.

During the inspection, the technician will tighten and inspect all electrical connec-

tions and measure voltage and current on motors. Belts will be checked for wear and tear and lubricated if necessary.

The technician will check the condensate drain and refrigerant level and clean the coils.

Between inspections, you can keep your system running smoothly by cleaning or replacing filters each month and keeping furniture and other objects away from the registers and air returns inside the home. Outside, make sure water is dripping from the condensate drain and rake leaves, grass clippings and any other debris away from the main unit.

There are also ways that you can lower your cooling bill by simply changing family behaviors. Set your thermostat to 78 degrees when you are at home and at 85°F when you will be away from home for more than 8-10 hours. For each degree you raise your thermostat, you can reduce your cooling costs by as much as 5-10 percent. Also, make sure the fan switch on your thermostat is in the “auto” position.

Having the fan switch “on” continuously can cost up to $25 extra per month on your electric bill.

You can use a ceiling fan or a portable fan to supplement your air conditioning. A fan can make you feel 3-4 degrees cooler. You can raise your thermostat by about 4 degrees without reducing your comfort level if you use a ceiling fan, but remember to turn fans off when no one is in the room.

Keep doors and windows closed while the air conditioner is on. Close shades, blinds or drapes to block the hot sun from heating up your home. If you do not want to close them entirely, angle them upwards.

That way, light is reflected up

and into the room and direct rays of the sun are not let in.

Turn off lights when they are not in use. Do not leave equipment in sleep mode overnight because it will continue to draw a small amount of power.

Turn off all equipment every night — especially computer monitors and printers.

Try to prepare summer meals using outdoor grills, microwave ovens, and other appliances that reduce heat in the kitchen. Microwave ovens are 66 percent more energy efficient than conventional ovens.

Use bathroom ventilation fans for short periods – just long enough to draw moisture out. Running them for extended periods can draw cool air to the outside.

Do not close air vents or block them to reduce the air going into a room. Closing off registers or vents does not reduce the amount of air going through your system. In fact, it can create more pressure in the system, which will send more air to where it might not be needed. If there are leaks in the duct system, closing registers will make them leak even more. If you have a forced air system, closing off rooms can increase the amount of outside air leaking into the house, and inside cooled air leaking out of the house. An HVAC system is designed to run with all vents open and closing them may be harmful to your system.

Honor Rolls Cliffside Elementary School

The sixth six weeks honor roll at Cliffside Elementary School has been announced by Jason Byrd, principal.

Those students named to the list are: A Honor Roll 3rd Grade Savannah Burgess, Wendy Garcia, Zachary Powell, Tysun Beaver, Cody Hendrix, Eva Humphries, Christopher Piercy, Isaac Roberson, Rachel Ruppe, Naomi Sanney, Christian Snyder, Scott Strange, Natalie Flack, Eli Scarlett, Reese Vassey, William Waters.

4th Grade Luke Alexander, Jordan Cuthbertson, Brooklyn Harris, Austin Bridges, Samantha Craft, Joshua Derreberry, Keeton Elliott, Jacob Evans, Kayla Frashier, Matthew Martin, Caitlyn Mathis, Avery Roberson, Dakota Vickers, Benjamin Alcorn, Hannah Allen, Adam Bradley, Jason Culp, Austin Greene, Tiffany Kelley, Jonah Millwood, Devin Munsey, Spencer Simmmons III, Megan It is true that rising tempera- Smith, Brantley Webb. tures often mean higher ener5th Grade gy bills. But, you don’t have Abbey Roberson, to break the bank to stay cool Austin Blair, Tyler Cave, this summer. Reducing your Seth McBrayer. energy demands is simple and B Honor Roll often times free; and doing so, 3rd Grade benefits you AND the comCassie Finley, munity. Keeping your cooling Nicholas Greene, bill under control keeps money Alayah Hamilton, in your pocket and the energy Breanna Harris, Joseph you save translates into clean- Hicks, Sara Hoover, er air for everyone.

Kaylee Ward, Shy-Ann Whitener, Jacob Jenkins, Alexandria Laughter, Andrel Newton, Jimmy Rumfelt, Hailey Ruppe, Summer Shuler, Katie Beam, Brianna Hendrix, Kaydrien Lamica, Kasey Wright.

4th Grade Katie Bradley, Austin Cantrell, Blakely Henline, Naomi Jack, Jacob Queen, Betty Riley, MarkAlan Stephens, Noah Alexander, Christina Arrowood, Christy Hudson, Trent Short, Maggie Houser, Brianna

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by Claire Daigle

Buyer Sentiment Although the real-estate market has faced some challenging times, a recent survey of American buyers indicates that most believe the worst is behind us. According to a poll conducted in early spring by Fannie Mae (the largest U.S. mortgage finance company), nearly two-thirds of Americans think the time to purchase a home is upon us.

This majority sentiment, which was shared by 64% of those polled, is slightly less than the 66% who said much the same thing in 2003, when the housing market was pushing toward higher prices. Of course, this positive sentiment may have to be tempered with the future possibility of more home foreclosures, but there is no arguing with the psychology that drives markets. If you are thinking about buying property, think about ODEAN KEEVER & ASSOCIATES. You will benefit from our real estate knowledge and experience. We have successfully assisted many buyers to achieve their real estate goals, and can do so as well for you. Contact us today at (828) 286-1311. We will arrange an initial meeting.

The office is conveniently located at 140 U.S. Highway 64, Rutherfordton, We’re here for you!

HINT: There is a realization on the part of many that mortgage rates have nowhere to go but up, which is another incentive to buy.

The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 — 3B SHOE by Chris Cassat and Gary Brookins

THE GRIZZWELLS by Bill Schoor

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Eager to know about wife’s past

DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Eric,” and I are newlyweds. Several months ago, with a little coaxing, I shared my previous “history” with him. I used graphic terms and went into great detail. Eric found it extremely exciting, and we both benefited from it.

Recently, Eric mentioned how great it would be if I contacted one of my past lovers to push the envelope of passion even further. I agreed. My dinner date with the old flame was actually quite fun, with talk of the past. Eric thrilled at my description of the “date.” His suggestion that I go out with my old beau and “enjoy myself” as I had when I was single, however, left me hurt and somewhat uncomfortable.

Eric hinted that a new “story” would take things to another level.

He’s completely OK with it, not at all jealous. I said I wasn’t sure, but I’d consider it. What do you think? -MRS. R. IN ILLINOIS DEAR MRS. R.: Some “envelopes” should remain sealed. Think long and hard before embarking on the path toward which your husband is leading you. Is this really the kind of marriage you signed up for? How would you feel about Eric looking up old flames and reporting back to you?

Frankly, I think you’re being pushed in the wrong direction. The result could very well be that you end up feeling used and degraded.

Dear Abby Abigail van Buren

DEAR ABBY: I want to help my son and grandchildren. His current wife moved out, taking their two little ones with her. His other three children from his first wife still live with him. They are upset about this and can’t understand why they have been abandoned by their stepmom -- just as they were by their birth mother. The little boy is taking it the hardest.

How can I help my grandchildren understand that this isn’t their fault?

-- HEARTBROKEN GRANDMA DEAR HEARTBROKEN: If you and your son’s second wife are on speaking terms, ask her to contact your grandchildren and explain that grown-ups sometimes can no longer live together, and they need to remain with their father. She should also tell them that her leaving has absolutely nothing to do with them.

ave ongoing abandonment issues, they should be seen by a therapist who can help them put those issues to rest. All you can do is love your grandchildren and be there for them as much as possible.

Can aspirin cause bruising?

DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 66-yearold female. I have been on an 81 milligram aspirin a day for the last six years. I had a pacemaker inserted in 2007. Since then, I’ve had a problem I attribute to the aspirin, but I’m not sure that’s the culprit. Blood pools right under the skin on the lower part of my arms. It takes from three to four weeks to fade away, and when it does, it leaves a brown spot.

Is the aspirin causing this? My doctor said my skin is thin and there is nothing I can do about it.

I take flecainide 50 milligrams twice a day, Tegretol XR 900 milligrams once a day and Premarin 0.625 milligrams.

DEAR READER: Your doctor is correct that your skin is thinner. This occurs because a portion of the protective fatty layer of skin that helps cushion blood vessels against injury is lost as we age. There is also the possibility that excess sun exposure over the years has broken down the collagen and elastin fibers in the

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deep layers of your skin. One more possibility is a side effect of medication you may be on, including the 81 milligrams daily aspirin that acts as an anticoagulant.

The Tegretol XR you are taking has uncommon side effects of severe allergic reactions, including unusual bruising or bleeding. I am not saying this is the cause of your bruising, but adding this to your aspirin regimen might be the cause. Speak with your physician for his interpretation.

Avoid direct stress to your skin.

Your doctor will likely continue your current medications because of your medical history. As such, you may find yourself wearing long-sleeved shirts when out in public.

IN THE STARS

Your Birthday, June 23 You may play a more serious role affairs of friends, which will affect your situation in a most positive way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Try something different when it comes to a goal you’re trying to achieve that has to do with your work.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Reorganize your affairs and it will pay off handsomely in your relationships and what you get out of it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) - Things could pay off in two separate arrangements that you’ve been laying the groundwork on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Luck could soon be pitching in and providing you with her benefits.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - By handling things so adroitly, you have generated opportunities for yourself where work is concerned.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - Don’t hesitate for one minute to get involved in a larger-thanlife endeavor.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - A recipient of your generosity may be trying extra hard to work out a special deal just for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - If asked to participate on a committee of some importance, don’t hesitate to accept.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - This could be one of those days that are more fortunate for you careerwise and/or financially.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Go ahead and shoot for the moon, because Dame Fortune is with you in going after a large target.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Things orchestrated by others are likely to turn out to be more fortunate for you in the long run.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Being in the company of one who is energetic and has high hopes and aspirations will rub off onto you.

4B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 4B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, WEDNESDAY, June 23, 2010

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Honor Continued from Page 2B

Laws, Erich Miller, Ashlynn Spain, Adam Splawn, Dylan Toney.

Weldon Whitesides, Julie Wise.

5th Grade Nicholas Bradbury, Thomas Harris, Rebekah Hopkins, Chadwick Irvin, Jonathan Laughter, Destiny Ledford, Wesley McDaniel, Amega Newton, Julia Stephens, Deni Cockerham, Jonathan Derreberry, Tasaan Dover, Henry Elmore, Tyrece McSwain, Maggie Robbins, Kealynn Watkins, Lucina Zavala, Daniel Godfrey, Joseph Jack, Ferrin Jennings, Ashlin Mowery, Bryan Perez, Brilyn White.

Year End A Honor Roll 3rd Grade Savannah Burgess, Wendy Garcia, Sara

Hoover, Zachary Powell, Layne Beaver, Eva Humphries, Isaac Roberson, Rachel Ruppe, Christian Snyder, Austin Strange, Natalie Flack, Kaydrien Lamica, Eli Scarlett, Reese Vassey, William Waters.

4th Grade Luke Alexander, Blakely Henline, Austin Bridges, Joshua Derreberry, Kayla Frashier, Christy Hudson, Matthew Martin, Caitlyn Mathis, Dakota Vickers.

5th Grade Nicholas Bradbury, Rebekah Hopkins, Destiny Ledford, Abbey Roberson, Tyler Cave, Austin Blair, Deni Cockerham.

B Honor Roll 3rd Grade Braxton Atkins, Tucker Brown, Issac Dills, Cassie Finley, Nicholas Greene, Alayah Hamilton, Breanna Harris, Jordan McSwain, Kaylee Ward, Shy-Ann Whitener, Rachael Wood, Dayne

Dover, Cross Hannon, Cody Hendrix, Jacob Jenkins, Alexandria Laughter, Christopher Piercy, Jalen Rumfelt, Hailey Rupppe, Naomi Sanney Summer Shuler, Parker Smart, Katie Beam, Shelby Causby, Brianna Hendrix, Kasey Wright.

4th Grade Katie Bradley, Austin Cantrell, Jordan Cuthbertson, Brooklyn Harris, Naomi Jack, Noah Alexander, Christian Arrowood, Samantha Craft, Keeton Elliott, Trent Short, Adam Bradley, Jason Culp, Brianna Laws, Erich Miller, Spencer Simmons III, Adam Splawn, Dylan Toney, Weldon Whitesides.

5th Grade Thomas Harris, Julianah Heiliger, Chadwick Irvin, Jonathan Laughter, Wesley McDaniel, Amega Newton, Daniel Godfrey,

Cody Green, Maelyn Hollars, Joseph Jack, Matthew Jenkins, Ferrin Jennings, Seth McBrayer, Ashlin Mowery, Bryan Perez, Heather Shytle, Brilyn White, Jonathan Derreberry, Tasaan Dover, Henry Elmore, Seth Hollars, Tyrese Mcswain, Maggie Robbins, Kealynn Watkins.

Hughes, Emma Hutchins, Christian Keller, Jerrett Mason, Kristen Moore, Will Scofield, Zach Scofield, Harley Upton, Lauren Vermeulen, Wesley Wells, Lorenzo Woods.

5th Grade Preston Byrd, Kayleigh Conner, Burt Hamrick, Blake Hardin, Krisjaria Haynie, Grant Hernandez, Taylor Koon, Noah Lawing, Tristan Roos, Charity Salyers, Emily Yelton.

B Honor Roll 3rd Grade Micheal Brown, Trevor Byrd, Nell Bentley Camp, Nathan Craig, Caitlin Dailey, Hannah Fox, Morgan Hill, Mackenzie Ingle, Logan Mathis, Chelsea McEntire, Ahmad Murray, Allison Oates, William Salyers, Brianna Stanley, Owen Wilson.

4rh Grade Martin Barrella, Zander Bell, Macee Boone, Joey

Rutherfordton Elementary

The sixth six weeks honor roll at Rutherfordton Elementary School has been announced by Linda Edgerton, principal.

Those students named to the list are: A Honor Roll 3rd grade Maya Barber, Logan Bridges, Jacob Knox, Timothy Marshall, Mayce Mattox, Jacob Vess.

4th Grade Corine Barnes, Mark Contreras, Devine Dezio, Savannah Gillie, Isaac

Daigle, Mackenzie Ingle, Owen Gait, Landen Lane, Jacob Laughter, Sam McArthur, Miranda McGinnis, Charmee Miller, Nick Ownbey, Shyon Randolph, Luciana Reithel, Rose Robertson, Katie Rumfelt, Kristen Shehan, Mason Shields, Jalen Singleton, Savannah Smith, Parker Smoak, Makiah Staley, Taylor Stofer, Caroline Terry, Jacob Terry, Taylor Toney, Kenley Wilson.

5th Grade Kelsey Anderson, Zebulun Bachelor, Alyssa Bechtel, Garrett Blanton, Allye Butler, Joseph Curtis, Chase Emory, Torben Fewell, Tiahna Guyan, Mikaela Hardin, Ricki Head, Matthew Hoyle, Brittany Lynch, Skylar Moran, Keri Morris, Dakotah Price, Allison Pyatt, Benjy Rodriquez, Abby Roper, Jason Rose, Natylee Sprouse, Kaley Stanley, Kristen Turner.

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870 10-SP-229

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Michael Friend and Karen E. Friend, dated July 18, 2006 and recorded on July 19, 2006, in Book No. 909, at Page 212 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the under-signed Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Rutherford County Courthouse, Courthouse Steps, North Carolina on June 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Forest City, County of Rutherford, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN HIGH SHOALS TOWNSHIP, RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN HIGH SHOALS TOWNSHIP, RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, AND BEING ALL OF LOT #3 OF THE HOWARD LEE PHILLIPS ESTATE PROPERTIES AS SHOWN ON PLAT DULY RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA IN PLAT BOOK 11 AT PAGE 8, TO WHICH REFRENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE FULL AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS CONVEYED SUBJECT TO DECLARATION OF PROTECTIVE COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED IN BOOK 887, PAGE 383.

ALSO, SUBJCECT TO THE RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT RECORDED IN BOOK 890, AT PAGE 720.

Together with that certain manufactured home a 1998 Horton with Vin # H139817GLR located on the above described property.

Subject property is more accurately described in that deed recorded on July 19, 2006 in Book 908 at Page 826 and is shown as follows: Being all of Lot 13 consisting of 1.17 acres, of the Creekside Subdivision for Jason Houser by Tripod Land Surveying, P.A., recorded on March 28, 2005 in Plat 26, Page 54, in the Rutherford County Public Registry.

The above described property is conveyed subject to a Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions recorded in Book 887, Page 363, in the Rutherford County Public Registry.

Also, subject to a Right-of-Way Agreement recorded in Book 890, Page 720.

Tax ID: 1638180 Property Address: 240 Shade Branch Trail, Forest City, NC 28043 Address of property: 240 Shade Branch Trail, Forest City, NC 28043 Present Record Owners: Michael Friend and Karen E. Friend The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. In the event that the Owner and Holder or its intended assignee is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, and any Land Transfer Tax. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009.

Dated: June 9, 2010 David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee By:________________________________ Attorney at Law Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Attorneys for David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee 2701 Coltsgate Road, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28211-3594 Posted:____________ Witness:____________ Assistant/Deputy Clerk of Superior Court

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Commissioners of the Town of Forest City has cancelled the June 21st meeting and the July 5th meeting. A special meeting will be held on Monday, June 28th at 6pm, in the Town Hall Council Chambers.

The purpose of the meeting is to consider regular business items.

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NORTH CAROLINA, RUTHERFORD COUNTY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 09 SP 549 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Vern Stephen Simmons and Mary Anne Simmons to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated June 02, 2006, and recorded in Book 902, Page 533, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door in Rutherford County, North Carolina, at 11:30AM on June 30, 2010, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Being all of Lot 604 as shown on survey by R.L. Greene, PLS entitled "GreyRock Subdivision" Phase 3 C as recorded in Plat Book 27 at Page 10, said plat being one of a series of plats recorded in Plat Book 27 Page 08 through 11 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry, reference to said recorded plats being made for a more particular description of said Lot 604. 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 the plats for Phase 1A and 1 B, Phase 2A and 2B, Phase 3A and 3B of Greyrock and the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for GreyRock at Lake Lure as recorded in Book 858, at Page 122 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry and also recorded in Book 3827, Page 764 of the Buncombe County NC Registry (herein "Declarations"). Being a portion of that property conveyed to LR Buffalo Creek, LLC a Georgia limited liability company by deeds recorded in Book 855, Page 816 of the Rutherford County, NC Registry and in Book 3793, at Page 665 of the Buncombe County, NC Registry.

Said property is commonly known as: Lot 604, Scenic Park Drive, Lake Lure, NC 28746 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is greater. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Vern Stephen Simmons aka Steve Simmons and Mary Anne Simmons.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, that tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. ___________________________________ Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Substitute Trustee 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 Our File No.: 158.0933957NC Publication Dates: 06/16/2010 06/23/2010

The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, WEDNESDAY, June 23, 2010 — 5B NORTH CAROLINA, RUTHERFORD COUNTY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 81 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Benjamin T Smith and Linda H Smith to PRLAP, INC., Trustee(s), dated May 15, 2007, and recorded in Book 956, Page 665, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door in Rutherford County, North Carolina, at 10:15AM on July 07, 2010, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in Morgan Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being Lot Number 22 of Queen's Gap, Phase I, as described more fully in plat recorded in Plat Book 27, Pages 280-292, ("The Plat"), Rutherford County registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more full and accurate description. Subject to declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions for Queen's Gap as recorded in Book 917, Page 402-442, Rutherford County register of Deeds, and recorded in Book 891, Page 624-664, McDowell County register of deeds, and any amendments and supplements thereto. Subject to all matters shown on subdivision plat of Queen's Gap, Phase I, as recorded in Plat Book 27, Pages 280-292, Rutherford County Register of Deeds, and Plat Book 13, Pages 6072, McDowell County Register of Deeds, hereinafter referred to as "The Plat".

Said property is commonly known as: Lot 22 off Cian Drive, Queens Gap Subdivision, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is greater. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Benjamin T Smith and Linda H Smith.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, that tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Full-Time Administrative Volunteer Liaison Needed Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, or other related field, experience working with volunteers, ability to work independently, achieve goals and meet deadlines, required.

This position is responsible for assisting in the coordination of all non clinical volunteers.

Please send resume ASAP to: Hospice of Rutherford County PO Box 336 • Forest City, NC 28043 or rburch@hospiceofrutherford.org or fax to (828) 245-5389

TO OUR VALUED ADVERTISING CLIENTS NOTICE OF EARLY DEADLINES FOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY JUNE 26TH & 27TH The Daily Courier will be upgrading its advertising and billing software beginning the evening of Thursday, June 24th.

Retail & Classified advertising deadline for Sat., June 26th & Sun., June 27th will be Thursday, June 24th at 2:00pm

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State of North Carolina County of Cleveland In the General Court of Justice District Court Division File No: 10-CVD-797 DIXIE BARTEE FINNEY (Plaintiff) Vs. BILLY SHANE FINNEY (Defendant)

___________________________________ Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Substitute Trustee 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 Our File No.: 432.0937973NC Publication Dates: 06/23/2010 06/30/2010

NORTH CAROLINA RUTHERFORD COUNTY

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION To: BILLY SHANE FINNEY: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action in District Court of Cleveland County bearing file number 10-CVD-797. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: COMPLAINT FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 10 SP 113 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JAMES GREGORY BAILEY (a/k/a JAMES BAILEY), unmarried, Recorded in Book 1041, Page 24, Rutherford County Registry

Your are required to make defense to such pleading not later than 40 days from JUNE 23, 2010, and upon your failure to do so the Plaintiff seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, P.L.L.C., Attorneys at Law BY: Jeannette R. Reeves N.C. State Bar No. 32893 1219 Fallston Road Shelby, North Carolina 28150 Phone: (704) 487-1234

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Pets Beautiful Baby Kittens 5 weeks old Need good home and lots of love. 453-0938

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED: The Deed of Trust being foreclosed is that Deed of Trust executed by JAMES GREGORY BAILEY (a/k/a JAMES BAILEY), unmarried to Jay B. Green, Trustee, dated April 8, 2009 and recorded in Book 1041, Page 24 in the Rutherford County Registry of North Carolina.

RECORD OWNERS OF THE REAL PROPERTY: The record owner of the subject real property as reflected on the records of the Rutherford County Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to the posting of this Notice is or are James Gregory Bailey.

DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: The sale will be held on July 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the door of the Rutherford County Courthouse, Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: The following real property to be sold "sight unseen" is located in Rutherford County, North Carolina and is believed to have the address of 247 Hawthorne Lane, Forest City, NC 28043 and is otherwise more particularly described as follows: Because the legal description is too voluminous to publish in the newspaper, reference is made to the subject legal description recorded as part of the subject Deed of Trust as described in the case caption of this proceeding.

Included as part of the real property is a 2009 CMH Halls Worthington manufactured home bearing serial number CLH033798TNAB as more particularly described in a Rider to the Deed of Trust of record in Book 1041, Page 24, RCR. TERMS OF SALE: Pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. §45-21.10(b) and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee or Clerk of Superior Court immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit to be determined by the greater of 5% of the bid or $750.00. Unless the Substitute Trustee agrees otherwise, the successful bidder will be required to tender the "full purchase price" so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a Deed to the property or attempts to tender such Deed, and should the successful bidder fail to pay the full amount, then the successful bidder shall remain liable as provided for in N.C.G.S. §45-21.30. By submitting your bid, you agree that the "full purchase price" shall be defined as the amount of bid plus the Trustee's commission as defined in the subject Deed of Trust plus the costs of the action, unless the Trustee agrees otherwise. For example, if the amount of bid is $20,000.00 and the trustee's commission is defined in the subject Deed of Trust as 5% of the gross proceeds of the sale, then the "full purchase price" shall equal $21,000.00 plus the costs of the action. A tender of Deed shall be defined as a letter from the Trustee to the successful bidder offering to record the Deed upon receipt of full purchase price as described herein and listed in said letter. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason such as a bankruptcy filing, the sole remedy of the successful bidder is the return of the deposit. As to any manufactured home, the following shall apply: Any not considered real property is being foreclosed pursuant to N.C.G.S. §25-9-604, if necessary; there is no warranty that any is actually located on the subject tract; and there is no warranty given by the Substitute Trustee as to whether said home is real property or personal property. The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, assessments, restrictions and easements of record, if any.

ADDITIONAL NOTICE: Take notice that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Take further notice that any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This the 17th day of May, 2010. ___________________________________________ Jay B. Green Attorney for Deidre D. DeFlorentis, Substitute Trustee 908 E. Edenton Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Telephone: 919-829-0797

NORTH CAROLINA, RUTHERFORD COUNTY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 181 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Andrea C Reyes and Pedro Reyes to PRLAP, INC, Trustee(s), dated August 06, 2007, and recorded in Book 972, Page 95, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door in Rutherford County, North Carolina, at 11:30AM on June 30, 2010, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Being all of Lot 13 of The Estates at Greenhill as shown on plats thereof recorded in Plat Book 28 at Pages 121 and 122, Rutherford County registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with a right of way for ingress, egress and regress over and upon the roadways of The Estates at Greenhill as shown on the above plats. The above lot is subject to taxes for the current year, easements, restrictions and rights of way of record, including, but not limited to, that declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions for The Estates at Greenhill recorded in Book 933 at Page 199, Rutherford County registry, which declaration includes a repurchase option in favor of grantor in Section 3.22.

Said property is commonly known as Lot 13 off of Hickory Loop, Subd The Estates at Greenhill, Rutherfordton, NC 28138 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is greater. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Andrea Reyes.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, that tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. ___________________________________ Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Substitute Trustee 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 Our File No.: 432.1003108NC Publication Dates: 06/16/2010 06/23/2010

6B â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, WEDNESDAY, June 23, 2010 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of VALLIE NAOMI MCDANIEL TONEY of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said VALLIE NAOMI MCDANIEL TONEY to present them to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of September, 2010 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment.

This is the 2nd day of June, 2010.

Having qualified as Executor of the estate of CLAUDE THOMAS KENNEDY of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said CLAUDE THOMAS KENNEDY to present them to the undersigned on or before the 23rd day of September, 2010 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment.

This is the 23rd day of June, 2010.

Tammy Christine Toney Raduege, Administrator 149 S. Woodland Ave. Forest City, NC 28043

Ella Smith Palomares, Executor PO Box 252 Caroleen, NC 28019

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CLASSIFIEDS! IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION RUTHERFORD COUNTY 09 SP 532 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ROBERT MICHAEL MOON DATED APRIL 25, 2001 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 623 AT PAGE 406 IN THE RUTHERFORD COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 10 CVD 246

NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 1:30 PM on July 2, 2010 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being the same property as described in deed from 651 Investment Club, a North Carolina General Partnership to Neil R. Robinson and wife, Tamera L. Robinson dated May 30, 1990 and recorded in Deed Book 560 on Page 306, Rutherford County Registry, the property hereby conveyed being described according to said deed as follows: Being a portion of that property described in deed dated March 8, 1990 from Max G. Padgett and wife, Evelyn Padgett to 651 Investment Club, a North Carolina General Partnership, recorded in Deed Book 555, Page 532, Rutherford County Registry, that portion hereby conveyed being bounded on the Northeast by the property of James L. McQueen and wife, Deed Book 421, Page 771, on the Northwest by the property of David Henderson and wife, Deed Book 430, Page 591, and Deed Book 411, Page 100 and on the South by State Road No. 2112, said property being described according to survey dated May 10, 1990 by Professional Surveying Services, Nathan Odom, Surveyor, as follows: Beginning at an existing iron pin located in the centerline of State Road No. 2112 said existing iron pin being located South 26 degrees 01 minutes 14 seconds West 795.66 feet from a NCGS Monument "Goodes", and from the said beginning point running with the centerline of State Road No. 2112 the following seven calls: South 38 degrees 08 minutes 59 seconds West 74.28 feet; South 51 degrees 15 minutes 24 seconds West 75.16 feet South 66 degrees 21 minutes 22 seconds West 74.53 feet; South 82 degrees 35 minutes 01 seconds West 76.26 feet North 87 degrees 31 minutes 11 seconds West 88.24 feet; North 82 degrees 10 minutes 44 seconds West 91.49 feet and North 75 degrees 15 minutes 40 seconds West 119.36 feet to an existing iron pin in boundary line of David Henderson, Deed Book 430, Page 591 and Deed Book 411, Page 100; thence with the Henderson line North 54 degrees 42 minutes 26 seconds East 512.45 feet to an existing iron pin in line of James L. McQueen and wife. Deed Book 421, Page 771; thence with the McQueen line South 32 degrees 11 minutes 45 seconds East (passing and existing iron pin at 193.40 feet) 213.40 feet to the point and place of beginning. Containing 2.20 acres.

Excepting from the above described property is the following described tract of land: Being the same property as described in deed from Neil R. Robinson and wife, Tamera L. Robinson to Paul A. Robinson and wife, Deana R. Robinson dated April 3, 1997 and recorded in Deed Book 0688 on Page 0056, Rutherford County Registry, the property hereby conveyed being described according to said deed as follows: Lying and being in High Shoals Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and being a part of the property described in that deed recorded in Deed Book 560 on Page 306, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina and being described by metes and bounds according to survey by Montgomery Surveying dated March 24, 1997 as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the center of Goode's Creek Road, State Road No. 2112, which point is North 85 degrees 51 minutes 37 seconds East 35.28 feet from a railroad spike at the Intersection of the centerline of Barkley Drive with the centerline of Goode's Creek Road, State Road No. 2112, and runs thence from the beginning, a new line, North 07 degrees 49 minutes 29 seconds East, passing through an iron pipe at 44.58 feet, a total distance of 310.06 feet to an iron pipe in the old northwest line; thence with the old northwest line North 54 degrees 42 minutes 26 seconds East 57.04 feet to an iron pipe at the base of a larger oak; thence South 32 degrees 12 minutes 53 seconds East, passing through an iron pipe at 193.51 feet a total distance of 233.38 feet to a railroad spike in the center of Goode's Creek Road, State Road No. 2112; thence with the center of said road the following six (6) calls: South 38 degrees 19 minutes 37 minutes West 74.28 feet to a point; thence South 46 degrees 30 minutes 07 seconds West25.72 feet to a point; thence South 53 degrees 41 minutes 30 seconds West 49.57 feet to a point; thence South 63 degrees 49 minutes 10 seconds West 50.79 feet to a point; thence South 72 degrees 29 minutes 44 seconds West 23.93 feet to a point, and thence South 79 degrees 04 minutes 34 seconds West 40.85 feet to the beginning, containing 0.947 of one acre, more or less.

And Being more commonly known as: 726 Goodes Creek Church Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate of Robert M. Moon.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser.

Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

THE COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD PLAINTIFF, VS. JAMES W. KEETER, MATTIE KEETER, all assignees, heirs at law, and devisees of MATTIE KEETER, together with all her creditors and lien holders regardless of how or through whom they claim, and any and all persons claiming any interest in the estate of MATTIE KEETER, ANTHONY PAUL KEETER, all assignees, heirs at law, and devisees of ANTHONY PAUL KEETER, together with all his creditors and lien holders regardless of how or through whom they claim, and any and all persons claiming any interest in the estate of ANTHONY PAUL KEETER, JOYCE ANN KEETER GREENE, JAY WILLIAM "BUSTER" LOGAN, all assignees, heirs at law, and devisees of JAY WILLIAM "BUSTER" LOGAN, together with all his creditors and lien holders regardless of how or through whom they claim, and any and all persons claiming any interest in the estate of JAY WILLIAM "BUSTER" LOGAN, SHIRLEY MAE LOGAN LEWIS, MARTHA JEAN LOGAN THOMPSON, JACQUELINE LOGAN, SHERMAN WILLIAM LOGAN, JAY VAN LOGAN, JEANETTE LOGAN DAVIS, all assignees, heirs at law, and devisees of JEANETTE LOGAN DAVIS, together with all her creditors and lien holders regardless of how or through whom they claim, and any and all persons claiming any interest in the estate of JEANETTE LOGAN DAVIS, RAMONDA BANKS, ADRIENNE INGRAM, KENYA SCOTT, SHALONE DAVIS, CORTESE DAVIS DEFENDANTS, and OFFICE OF INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES DEFENDANT LIENHOLDER. ____________________________________ NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an order of the Clerk of Court of Rutherford County, North Carolina, made and entered in the action entitled "The County of Rutherford vs. James W. Keeter, et al" the undersigned commissioner will on the 9th day of July, 2010 offer for sale and sell for cash to the last and highest bidder at public auction, on the steps of the Rutherford County Courthouse located on Main Street, Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139, at 10:00 a.m. the following described real property, lying and being in High Shoals Township, State and County aforesaid, and more particularly described as follows: Tract 1 - Deed Book 184, page 451 All that certain tract or parcel of land in High Shoals Township, Rutherford County, State of North Carolina; the lots or parcels of land being more particularly designated and described as follows: BEING known as Lots 2, 3, 4 of the lands of Riley Green, deceased, as subdivided by M. D. Justice, Surveyor, and fully shown on a map of said subdivision which is duly recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County in Book 3 of plats or maps at page 38, to which reference is made for full description.

Tract 2 - Deed Book 194 page 550.

All that certain tract or parcel of land in High Shoals Township, Rutherford County, State of North Carolina; the lots or parcels of land being more particularly designated and described as follows: BEGINNING on a stone in the old High Shoals road, John Bowen's Northwest corner, and running thence with Joan Bowen's line and the line of the one acre tract conveyed by Riley Green to Ed Green South 82.5 feet to an iron pin; thence continuing with John Bowen's line, South 72 West 49.5 feet to a stake, Bowen's corner in Cora Abrams line; thence with Coral Abram's line South 305 feet to an iron pin in the line of the Henrietta Mills and East 132 feet to a stake; thence North 379 feet to a stake in the road above referred to; thence with the road South 89 1/2 West 90 1/2 feet to the place of the BEGINNING, and being the property inherited by Rhubena Green from her father, Ed Green The sale shall be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, and covenants of record and special assessments, if any. A deposit of five (5%) percent of the successful bid or Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) Dollars, whichever is greater, will be required.

The date of this Notice is June 1, 2010.

This the 14th day of June, 2010. ______________________________ Elizabeth Ells 09-120009

________________________________ Elizabeth T. Miller, Commissioner

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Because sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a full-time Chemistry instructor at Isothermal Community College, summers are her time to work completely on the farm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the interns have come in handy,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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