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Fireworks light up the night Friday after a Forest City Owls game at McNair Field. The Owls ended a fourgame losing streak with a 3-2 over Asheboro. Garrett Byers/Daily Courier

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Forest City Finance Director Pruett Walden is shown in his office, which is in Town Hall.

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Forest City re-examines water line expansion By LARRY DALE Daily Courier Staff Writer

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Ellenboro celebrates Big Day By LARRY DALE

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ELLENBORO — Big Day organizers this year rerouted the parade that kicks off the annual Fourth of July event in town, so parade units turned onto Depot Street and came straight through the festival site Saturday. From fire engines to antique cars to kids on floats, on foot and on bicycles, the parade passed by the restored train depot and between vendor booths. And festival goers found out about another rerouting even before they arrived in town. A CSX work crew had closed Business U.S. 74 at the train crossing on the edge of town, so drivers were forced to detour before circling back and coming out on the other side of the blocked tracks. CSX workers were on the job during the festival, and at least one piece of equipment passed by on the Larry Dale/Daily Courier tracks through town. The Big Day Fourth of July celebration in The Ellenboro depot was open during Ellenboro including a flag ceremony, including

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FOREST CITY — Town leaders are taking a new look at an old initiative that has served the town well for decades. At the suggestion of Finance Director Pruett Walden, commissioners have agreed to re-examine the town’s policy on water line expansion outside the corporate limits. Walden told the board the effort “has paid tremendous dividends.” He said this week that expanding water lines outside the town has been a win-win situation. “Over the last 20 years,” Walden said, “Forest City has had a pretty aggressive program of running water lines outside of the city limits. It has done a good job. A lot of people have water that wouldn’t have water if we hadn’t run those lines. “It has served them well, and it has served the citizens inside the city limits well, also. The way it has served the inside citizens is, you can spread your overhead costs over a larger customer base and give the entire customer base lower rates.” Scott Webber, meter superintendent, said, “Extending water lines outside the town limits helped lessen the blow of the loss of National Textiles.” That plant was Forest City’s largest water user, so when it closed the impact on the town was severe. Forest City’s aggressive water line expansion is evidenced by looking at the raw numbers. The town has more residential customers outside the town limits than it does in the town. There are 3,164 residential customers outside the corporate limits; 3,041 inside. The commercial base is still predominantly within the town limits, however, with 731 customers inside and 126 outside. But the advantage to the town of having a large customer base outside the town limits is most readily seen by looking at revenue figures. Pie charts presented by Walden to council members on Monday showed that 47 percent of water revenue in 2009-10 came from residential customers who live outside the town limits. That figure is slightly more than double the 23 percent that comes from customers inside the town limits. Although there are only 123 more outside customers than inside customers, outside customers make up the lion’s share of revenue for the town because they pay a rate that is almost double the rate customers inside the town limits pay. The base charge for the first 3,000 gallons of water for outside customers, whether residential or commercial, is $27.15, compared to $14.95 for inside customers for the same amount of water. On amounts above the first Please see Water, Page 6

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Fourth of July

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A parade marking the Big Day in Ellenboro on Saturday passed by the restored train depot and between vendor booths.

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Fans of the Forest City Owls got an early start on their holiday celebrations with a postgame fireworks show at McNair Field on Friday night.

the festivities and drew a crowd to look at the various displays on town and railroad history. Joe Stockton, a native of Lattimore who said he has always been interested in trains, was on hand to explain the railroad operation to visitors, including demonstrating the telegraph that was used. He also noted that Ellenboro once had a water tank that served the trains that came through. Stockton, a longtime resident of Ellenboro, explained that water tanks were set up every 15 to 20 miles along the train’s route. Ellenboro’s tank was filled from a nearby creek. He also explained how the depot agent would flag trains, using the traditional green, yellow and red sig-

nals to let the engineer know whether to proceed as normal, slow down and use extra caution, or stop. Independence Day was marked with an honor guard outside the depot to perform a 21-gun salute, with seven riflemen firing three times each, and Air Force bugler Wayne Ruppe. An ambulance from the Marine Corps League Foothills Detachment took part in the parade, with the vehicle sporting the traditional red cross. For the kids, it was a day of shaved Hawaiian ice, kettle corn and other treats, and a time for face painting and balloon creations. For the adults, Big Day was a time to see familiar faces and to renew old acquaintances. Big Day was held July 3 this year because the Fourth of July falls on a Sunday. Contact Dale via e-mail at ldale@thedigitalcourier.com

Natalie Shearer, 3, wearing a costume, dances onstage for her mother, Amy Shearer, at KidSenses Children’s InterACTIVE Museum on Saturday afternoon in Rutherfordton. The museum was having a Fourth of July celebration, and Natalie and the other kids in the museum were awaiting a balloon drop. Larry Dale/Daily Courier

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Smokey Bear was just one of the many participants in the Big Day parade in Ellenboro on Saturday.

Tammy Aldridge, left, and Amanda Huffstickler, consultants for Thirty-One, sign up people for a drawing Saturday at Freedom Celebration, a festival and fireworks event behind Tri-City Mall in Forest City. Vendors had booths, and live entertainment was provided on a nearby stage. The Thirty-One website says “our mission is to celebrate, encourage and reward women through offering quality products and an outstanding opportunity to become successful business owners.” Freedom Celebration was among a number of Fourth of July events scheduled in Rutherford County over the weekend. Larry Dale/Daily Courier

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In this June 8, 2010 photo, Troy and Vonnie Wood pose for a portrait in their Yadkinville home. Vonnie’s engagement ring was lost in a house over 50 years ago, and just recently returned. Associated Press

Yadkinville story has a familiar ‘ring’ to it YADKINVILLE (AP) — For 57 of the more than 60 years that Vonnie and Troy Wood have been married, the engagement ring that Troy Wood bought after an onion sandwich inspired him to propose has been missing. It’s back, and, when they celebrate their 63rd anniversary on June 28, it will be on her finger. Years ago, the Woods lived in a house off Polo Road in WinstonSalem. They were planting bushes one day when Vonnie Wood noticed that her engagement ring was gone. They searched to no avail. “We looked; and we looked; and we looked,” Vonnie Wood said. They sold that house, and, in the years since, have lived in a lot of houses. The couple built houses for a living, and, often, they would live for a while in a house that they had built. Along the way, Troy Wood bought his wife a ring with a much bigger diamond. “We got ahead a little bit,” he said. But it wasn’t the same. Their oldest daughter, Chandra Young, said that, when she was growing up, her mother would mention, from time to time, how much she missed her original ring. Today, Troy Wood is 90, and Vonnie Wood is 83. It has been a trying year for the Woods. In January, they were in Asheville when an aneurism in Vonnie Wood’s aorta ruptured. When she fell to the floor, she thought she was dying. “She squeezed my hand and said, I love you,”’ Troy Wood said. Months of hospitalization and rehabilitation followed. Although

Vonnie Wood uses a wheelchair these days, it seems like a minor thing. “I am so fortunate to be here that I don’t even think about it,” she said. While all this was going on, she lost the diamond on her new ring. That didn’t faze her either. The Woods have three daughters: Young, who moved back from Atlanta with her husband, Ed, to help after her mother became ill; Marcia Shawler, who lives in Singapore; and Andi Underdal, who lives just down the road. When Shawler came to visit at Easter, she said she thought it would be nice for everyone to go to Easter service at the church they attended when she was growing up -- College Park Baptist on Polo Road. They got there a little early so they decided to drive by the house with the bushes, which was nearby. Standing in the doorway was Fay Walker. She and her husband had bought the house from the Woods, and Troy got out of the car to say hello. After the Wood family left, Walker started thinking about a ring that she had found when they dug up a bush so that they could add on to a porch. Did you lose a ring? At the time, the thought didn’t cross her mind that the ring might belong to Vonnie Wood. “I just put it in my jewelry box,” Walker said. “I more or less forgot it. After he left, I thought about that ring.” Later, she called the family and said, “When you were living here, did you lose an engagement ring?”

“I was thrilled to death,” Vonnie Wood said. “That was the wildest thing ever,” Young said. “My whole life I have heard the stories about losing that ring.” Now about that onion sandwich: The Woods met after he came back from serving with Gen. Patton during World War II. He was at his grandmother’s house catching up on all the great food he missed while he was gone when his cousin R.A. Allred told him that he was going to see his girlfriend and that he should come along because she had a friend he might like to meet. Troy Wood said he wasn’t inclined to go because there was a lot of good food right where he was. “I kind of dodged him for a while,” he said. But his cousin persisted and eventually talked him into it. He was glad he went. “She was the girl I was dreaming about when I was in those foxholes for three years,” he said. “He just suited me from the very beginning,” she said. He invited her out for a sandwich.

SBI agent retires after N.C. settles with inmate

RALEIGH (AP) — A State Bureau of Investigation agent whose handling of a North Carolina murder case led the state to pay a nearly $4 million wrongful conviction settlement has retired. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports SBI Agent Dwight Ransome left his job about a month ago with 28 years of state and local service. Ransome had been taken off investigations and moved into an administrative job less than a year agoDaily afterCourier_Ruth the SBI paid largest settlement ever — ity CoitPeople_1.833inx3in $3.9 million to former North Carolina death row inmate Alan Gell. Gell, 36, spent four years waiting for execution in the 1995 killing of Allen Ray Jenkins of Aulander, a retired truck driver. Ransome decided early in the investigation that Gell was guilty, according to the agent’s own lawyer, and built the case on a pair of drug-abusing 15-year-old girls who changed their stories several times. The two pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and testified against Gell; no one else has been prosecuted. The settlement said Ransome ignored 17 witnesses who reported Jenkins was still alive aftter Gell was sent to jail on unrelated charges and didn’t give prosecutors evidence favorable to Gell including those witness statements, a lie-detector test and taped phone calls.

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When they went back over to his grandmother’s house to tell his parents that he wouldn’t be going back home with them, she could see him grab a couple of more things to eat before coming back out and saying he was ready to go get that sandwich. They dated for two years before he proposed. He says that it took that him that long because he had to take care of a lot of things after his father died. In her version of the story, he was just dragging his feet. She thinks that what finally inspired him to propose was the onion sandwich that she made him one day. He readily acknowledges that he loves onions and that he was definitely feeling a glow from the sandwich at the time. The way they see it, all the time that they have had together since the aneurism is a gift and losing the second diamond and having the original engagement ring show up is a bonus blessing. “This is like a second honeymoon,” he said. “I smile every time I look down at it,” she said.

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Our Views Drug war needs a new strategy

ost Americans are generally aware of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Not so many are as well informed about another war that is happening much closer to home. That war is happening along the southern border of the U.S. and it is not about immigration — it is about the same thing so many other wars have been about: money and power. This war is commonly referred to by those who keep up with it as the Mexican drug war. It is a brutal, violent war that has claimed hundreds of lives already as various drug cartels battle each other for the lucrative drug market that is the United States. This is not a war that we can fence out. The drug smugglers have tunneled under the border. They have used home-made mini-subs to smuggle their illegal cargo onto our beaches and into our harbors. They have infiltrated our cities and established distribution networks across our country. Now, an accused killer claims that he gunned down American consulate workers because they were helping a rival cartel get legal U.S. entry documents. The U.S. continues to fight and continues to lose in the battle to stop the flow of illegal drugs into this country. The strategy of engaging the drug smugglers in a one-on-one fight in an effort to thwart their activities is never going to succeed. It is time to come up with a new strategy. If we want to put drug smugglers out of business, we have to find a way to take away the one thing they are fighting for: the drug market.

No fireworks with this state budget RALEIGH – No pay raises for state employees. More spending cuts for public schools and universities. So, why is everyone smiling? OK, everyone isn’t smiling. State Treasurer Janet Cowell isn’t. The business owners who provide in-home care to Medicaid recipients aren’t either. Still, for the first time in seven years, North Carolina legislators passed a state budget on time, a day before the start of the new fiscal year. They did so without much acrimony or drama. No fireworks ensued leading up this Fourth of July for the simple reason that, in state budgeting just like in life, everything becomes relative. Unlike states like California, Washington or New York, North Carolina isn’t laying off large numbers of state employees or ordering across-the-board worker furloughs. The state isn’t shutting down state parks. It’s not closing prisons (this year). But again, everything is relative. K-12 education will see a real, year-over-year reduction in state spending of $330 million. The cut isn’t quite as big as it seems because of the shifting around of $121 million in state lottery money, but the numbers do reflect a shrinking budget. For the 16 campuses of the

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University of North Carolina, the year-over-year cut will be $40 million. The budget cutting could get larger if Congress fails to provide additional Medicaid help to the states. North Carolina had expected another $500 million by January. Now Congress looks like it will scale the money back, or not provide it all. So, legislative budget writers had to put together a contingency plan. It calls for another 1-percent across-the-board cut to state agencies and a 1-percent reduction in Medicaid provider rates if the money from Washington doesn’t flow. And a scheduled $160 million contribution to the state pension fund would be reduced to $21 million. Cowell wasn’t pleased with the provision, saying legislators had put the state on a path to substantially underfund the pot of money responsible for paying state retiree pensions. The budget plan also irked the private-sector workers who depend on Medicaid dollars to provide in-home care to the

elderly, help that includes dressing, bathing and cooking. Budget writers revamped the program, eliminating services to about 18,000, after reviews found that many people didn’t qualify. There was one other group that didn’t look happy as legislators debated the $19 billion budget bill – the spending rising to $20.6 billion when accounting for federal stimulus dollars. Legislative Republicans, in overwhelming numbers, voted against the bill. Mostly, the Republicans railed against a spending plan that puts off tough decisions until next year, when that $1.6 billion in federal stimulus money will be gone and when $1.3 billion in taxes adopted in 2009 as “temporary” will expire. But away from the House and Senate floors, the Republicans weren’t angry either. They like their prospects in the fall election. Their rhetoric, including one legislator calling the budget bill “legislative malpractice,” fits their mission. As for those tough decisions being put off, isn’t that the way of government? The only question is, who will be making the decisions and can they put them off even longer? Mooneyham is executive director of the Capitol Press Association.

Standing fast in our freedom is found in our faith Patrick Henry’s immortal words, “give me liberty or give me death,” have taken on an almost scriptural emphasis. To many, these words are sacred, in the sense this thought of the importance of freedom is to be revered by many, especially those who have escaped oppression and bondage. But freedom has always come with a price and forever will. What is real freedom? Freedom can be defined as: the state of being free, free from the power or control of another, freedom from necessity or control of action. When America celebrates its Independence, she celebrates the freedom from British rule. Many of those who died during those years of war did so with the unwavering belief that the ground that they worked and houses they built and crops they planted were done so without the toil and sweat of English aristocrats. To read the writings of the American fathers is to know they held to a deep faith in God and wrote into the Constitution that “We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are

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created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” In other words, freedoms and rights as a human being are not derived from the State, but from God alone. We have forgotten this important truth. We have forgotten that men are created equal by their Creator and that if a government is the source and grantor of freedom, that same government can take them away. It is Almighty God who gives us our freedom and understanding that truth is a perpetual antidote to the forces of tyranny. Freedom is not the same as rebellion and I think most would agree. Rebellion, to many, is the desire to be under no rule of law, to do as one desires even if injurious to another, and to be under no restraint whatsoever. Freedom is not a flee-

ing from the covering of Nature’s Law and Nature’s God, but a sobering submission to the hand of Almighty God who is the source of all liberty and justice. And this view is a matter of great contention, even among Supreme Court justices, because some are strict constitutionalists and others see the Constitution as a, living breathing document, subject to the whims of societal caprice. What is striking is this: the great debate in many denominations today parallels our Constitutional debate; that the Scriptures must “catch up” with a modern world and cannot be taken literally in today’s world. But what must be understood is this: the essence of Christianity is that man is not free but that his heart is bound in sin and must be set free. That is why Paul urged the young church in Galatia to “Stand fast therefore in the freedom by which Christ has made us free and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” Galatians 5:1. When Jesus stood in the synagogue and read from Isaiah 61 he said that He had come to “proclaim lib-

erty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.” He also said, “You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free,” John 8:32. Physical bondage is temporal, but spiritual bondage is eternal. Most know the story of the great deliverance that God through Moses wrought for the Hebrews under Egyptian bondage. Moses approached Pharaoh and gives him God’s command, “Let my people go.” But free to do what and go where? Moses knew, as the founding fathers of America knew, that lawlessness is not freedom at all but continued enslavement. Moses knew that law and order was needed to bring peace and stability within their community. Our fathers knew that the rule of law and order were essential to America’s successful future. As Moses and the people of God left Egypt, God called Moses to a mountain, even as Jesus gave the beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount. When the pilgrims came to this land, they did not leave their morality behind. One only has to read the writings of the nation’s fathers to see the import of a moral

code and conduct of life and liberty. They never perceived of a land where unbridled lawlessness was considered freedom. The secular cry of modernism is “free to be me.” Some think their body is their own and they will do with it as they please. Not so my friend. Can we do what we want to do and suffer no ill effects? Is freedom a path to spiritual bondage and enslavement to a host of captors? It is not. To be set free from sin and death is to be resurrected to spiritual life in Christ. That is the true gospel and the truth of the Constitution as it was intended. The fathers of the church and the fathers of this land knew that liberty is something that comes with a price, even as Jesus’ death was the price for our spiritual freedom. The source of our freedom was not and can never be from the State, it is from God alone. I thank Almighty God for this land of the free and the brave. Following God’s Word and truth will inevitably keep it that way. Let us celebrate our freedom and live in it everyday, by the grace of Almighty God.

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FORT BRAGG (AP) — It will take more than a fire that destroyed their instruments and uniforms to stop the 82nd Airborne Division Band from its annual Independence Day concert in North Carolina. The offers of tubas and drums as well as sheet music and music stands came pouring in almost immediately after the headquarters for the band at Fort Bragg burned down Friday afternoon, band master Chief Warrant Officer Russ Houser said Saturday. “I was just overwhelmed, said Houser of the generosity of the base and surrounding Fayetteville community. “I’ve seen a nonstop flood of e-mails and support.” Members of the band have been back in the Unites States for only about two months after a tour of duty in Afghanistan. For the past month, they have practiced intently for Sunday’s concert on the base to honor the nation’s birthday. Less than an hour after they left rehearsal Friday, flames flickered from the 70-year-old building that acts as the band’s headquarters. No one was hurt, but firefighters couldn’t save anything inside. Then the help came from civilians and fellow soldiers. People who run a school on the base offered tubas and music stands since students are on vacation. Methodist College in Fayetteville is lending the band most of its percussion section, Houser said. The only thing the band doesn’t have is uniforms. On Sunday, members will wear what Houser calls an allAmerican outfit of T-shirts and blue jeans. There will be a few changes. The band had practiced a version of “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen that

The meeting of the Bostic Board of Aldermen scheduled for Monday has been cancelled due to lack of business. The board normally meets the first Monday of each month at Town Hall.

Police Notes n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 171 E-911 calls Friday.

Rutherfordton n The Rutherfordton Police Department responded to 45 E-911 calls Friday.

Spindale n The Spindale Police Department responded to 31 E-911 Friday.

Lake Lure n The Lake Lure Police Department responded to 14 E-911 calls Friday.

Forest City n The Forest City Police Department responded to 116 E-911 calls Friday.

Arrests n Shemel Connett Wilkie, 46, of 165 Hill St.; charged with contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n Marquita Shanace Twitty, 17, of 571 Poors Ford Road; charged with assault and battery; released on a written promise to appear. (RCSD) n Jerry Leon Neely, 49, of 251 Hopewell Road; charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana and maintain vehicle/ dwelling/ place for controlled substance; released on a $15,000 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n Jimmy Walter Gettys, 59, of 150 Jack Moore Mint Road; charged with posses-

Obituaries

couldn’t be replicated in the Thomas Clyburn short time before the perforThomas Jefferson Clyburn mance. Instead, Houser has replaced the song with a cou- Sr. of Rutherfordton died Thursday, July 1, 2010, at ple of patriotic marches. Rutherford Hospital. He was married to the late Man convicted Elloree Clyburn. Survivors include a son, of golf cart DWI Thomas J. Clyburn Jr. of BALD HEAD ISLAND, Rutherfordton; and two (AP) — A North Carolina daughters, Patsy C. Howell prosecutor is using the driv- of Cherryville and Carolyn ing while impaired convicClyburn of Rutherfordton. tion of a golf cart driver Funeral services will be to warn people they can Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Gold be busted for DWI on any Hill Baptist Church with vehicle. the Rev. Lewis A. Mills. The StarNews of Wilming- Burial will follow at Sunset ton reports that Brunswick Memorial Park. Visitation County District Attorney will be held from 1:30 to 2 Rex Gore issued a news p.m. release saying 24-year-old Thompson’s Mortuary is in William McNabb, of Gray, charge of arrangements. Tenn., was found guilty Friday of DWI and received Gene Dalton a suspended sentence. Isaac Eugene “Gene” Authorities say McNabb Dalton, 55, of 1306 Bill’s had a blood-alcohol level of Creek Road, died Friday, 0.20 percent when he was July 2, 2010, at Hospice pulled over while driving House. the golf cart on Bald Head He was a native of Island in August 2008. Rutherford County. He was employed as a cable Accidental shooting installer, was a graduate of R-S Central High School, of deputy probed and attended Bill’s Creek DURHAM (AP) — The Baptist Church. Durham County Sheriff’s He was preceded in death office is testing two weapons by his parents, Claude and after one of its officers was Annie Callahan Dalton. accidentally shot in the arm Survivors include a brother, after responding to a bomb Billy Dalton of Bill’s Creek; scare on a North Carolina and sisters, Sherry Guffey of highway. Lexington and Kim Dalton The News & Observer of of Bill’s Creek. Raleigh reports the sheriff’s The funeral service will office is checking the M-16 be conducted at 3 p.m. rifle of the injured deputy today at Bill’s Creek Baptist and the similar rifle of the Church with the Revs. officer standing beside him. Terrell Dillingham and The incident happened Bob Philbeck officiating. as the men climbed on to Interment will follow in the a bomb squad truck after church cemetery. Visitation being called Wednesday to will be one hour prior to the check a suspicious item on service. the side of Interstate 40. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chief Deputy Mike Hospice of Rutherford Andrews says investigators County, P.O. Box 336, Forest also are checking to see if City, NC 28043. something on the truck or Crowe’s Mortuary is in the officers’ uniforms could charge of arrangements. have accidentally fired the gun.

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sion with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance, three counts of simple possession of schedule IV controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia; released on a $30,000 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n Selena Denise Byrd, 17, of 264 Elm St.; charged with no operator’s license and disorderly conduct; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (RPD) n Larry Timothy Abrams, 36, of 1005 Duncan St.; charged with failure to comply/ non-support; no bond listed. (SPd)

EMS/Rescue n The Rutherford County EMS responded to 37 E-911 calls Friday. n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue responded to five E-911 calls Friday.

Fire calls n Bill’s Creek firefighters responded to a house fire, assisted by Shingle Hollow, Green Hill, Lake Lure, Fairfield, Chimney Rock, Rutherfordton, Sunny View and Sugar Hill firefighters. n Cliffside firefighters responded to a residential fire alarm. n SDO firefighters responded to a brush fire, assisted by the N.C. Forest Service. n Forest City, Hudlow, SDO, Spindale and Sandy Mush firefighters all responded to motor vehicle accidents.

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Catherine Hines Catherine Hames Hines, 82, of Chesnee, S.C., died Friday, July 2, 2010, at Hospice House in Forest City. She was born in Cherokee County, S.C., to the late Johnnie Roe and Sally Hodge Roe. She worked as a nurse’s aide for more than 21 years at Pinewood Convalescent Center in Spartanburg, S.C., and was also a homemaker. She was a life-time member of Hicks Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, of 50 years, Yelton Hames, and a

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second husband, Otis Hines. Survivors include three sons, Junior Hames of Cowpens, S.C., Gerald Hames of Chesnee, S.C., and Steve Hames of Spartanburg, S.C.; one daughter, Kathy Upton of Mooresboro; one brother, Billy Roe of Chesnee; 10 grandchildren; and 21 greatgrandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, at Hicks Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Raymond Byrd and Bryan Cooper officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the church. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the family. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Riley Callahan Robert Riley Callahan, 75, of 2823 Dedmond Road, Mooresboro, died Saturday, July 3, 2010, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late James Baxter and Frances Denham Callahan. He was retired from Duke Power after 21 years of service, and he was a member of Cliffside Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Helen Dedmond Callahan; one son, Dusty Callahan of Mooresboro; one brother, Ron Callahan of Hendersonville; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Cliffside Baptist Church with the Revs. Joey Cantrell and Larry Fleming officiating. Burial will follow at Cleveland Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Cliffside Baptist Church,

P.O. Box 336, Cliffside NC 28024 or to the Muscular Dystrophy Association at P.O. Box 78960, Phoenix, AZ 85062-8960. A guest register is available at www.mckinneylandrethfuneralhome.com

Evelyn Miles Evelyn Virginia Belcher Miles, 85, of Christiansburg, Va., died Friday, July 2, 2010. She was born in Princeton, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Belcher and Mary Viola Stone Belcher, and her husband, Robert Eugene Miles. She is survived by two sisters, Estelle L. Castor and Nancy E. Walker of Christiansburg, Va.; a brother, James Evard Belcher of Frederick, Md.; four daughters, Paula Miles Smith of Forest City, Paulette Miles Bailey of Lynchburg, Va., Pamela Miles Robinson of Locust Grove, Va., and Pandora Miles Crider of Page County, Va.; eight grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a member of Cambria Baptist Church and was an officer, volunteer and lifetime member of District 6 Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 5311. A memorial service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Cambria Baptist Church, 1310 Cambria St. NE, Christiansburg, Va., with Dr. Thomas Harvey officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church to be used for their outreach and youth ministry programs. Horne Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com

Catherine Hames Hines

Robert Riley Callahan, 75, of 2823 Dedmond Road, Mooresboro died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Rutherford County Riley was born August 12, 1934. He was the son of the late James Baxter and Frances Denham Callahan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Vicki Callahan Beason. He was retired from Duke Power after 21 years of service and a member of Cliffside Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Helen Dedmond Callahan, one son, Dusty Callahan of Mooresboro, one brother, Ron Callahan and wife, Linda of Hendersonville, one step-brother-in-law R.D. Winn and wife, Laverne of Tennessee, one brother-in-law Bobby Mull, a special niece and nephew, Randy and Joyce Mull, and numerous other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Cliffside Baptist Church with the Reverend Joey Cantrell and Reverend Larry Fleming officiating. Burial will follow at Cleveland Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Monday, July 5 from 6 pm to 8pm at McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Cliffside Baptist Church, P.O. Box 336, Cliffside, NC 28024 or to the Muscular Dystrophy Association at P.O. Box 78960, Phoenix, AZ 85062-8960. McKinney-Landreth is serving the Callahan family. A guest register is available at www.mckinneylandrethfuneralhome.com

Catherine Hames Hines, age 82, of Chesnee, SC, died Friday, July 2, 2010 at Hospice House in Forest City. Catherine was born on July 25, 1927 in Cherokee County, SC to the late Johnnie Roe and Sally Hodge Roe. She worked as a nurse’s aide for over 21 years at Pinewood Convalescent Center in Spartanburg and was also a homemaker. She was a life-time member of Hicks Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed going to singings, the outdoors and traveling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband of 50 years, Yelton Hames and a second husband, Otis Hines. She was also preceded by an infant son, Donald Hames. Survivors include three sons, Junior Hames and wife, Barbara, of Cowpens, SC, Gerald Hames and wife, Gail, of Chesnee and Steve Hames and wife, Joy, of Spartanburg; one daughter, Kathy Upton and husband, Jimmy, of Mooresboro and one brother, Billy Roe and wife, Sara, of Chesnee. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 5, 2010 at the Hicks Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Raymond Byrd and Reverend Bryan Cooper officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the church. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the family of Catherine Hames Hines. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

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6A — The Sunday Courier, Forest City, NC, Sunday, July 4, 2010

Calendar/Local Water Continued from Page 1

Ongoing Book sale: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rutherford EMC; hardback books, $1, paperback books 50 cents and some miscellaneous books four for $1; proceeds go to benefit Relay for Life.

Monday, July 5 Chase Athletic Booster meeting: 6:30 p.m., Chase office conference room. Storewide half-price sale: Through Saturday, Yokefellow Service Center; store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; cash, credit and debit only. The Rutherford County Landfill and all convenience centers will be closed today for the July Fourth holiday and will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday. Rutherford County offices: Closed today in honor of the Independence Day holiday. Offices will reopen on Tuesday.

Tuesday, July 6 GRACE support group for anyone caring for a loved one: GRACE is conducted the first Tuesday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Rutherford Life Care and the third Friday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Rutherford County Senior Center. Adult Care services are available on Tuesday evenings. Friday, May 21, features Sgt. Mike Summers from the Sheriff’s Department discussing Project Life Saver; Tuesday, June 1, Kay Sheets, Gentle Yoga. Hosted by Hospice of Rutherford County. Relay For Life Team Captain’s meeting: 5:30 p.m., ICC Library theater; points will be given for a prize. HOPE Support Group: Mondays beginning July 6, at 6 p.m. at the Center of Living for any adult in the community who has lost a loved one. Offered at no cost by Hospice of Rutherford County. Alanon meetings: Lake Lure Alanon Family Group meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., at Lake Lure Mountains Branch Library, 150 Bills Creek Road, Lake Lure; call 625-0456 for additional information.

Wednesday, July 7 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 (all ages and reading levels).

3,000 gallons, the difference between rates is still roughly 2 to 1. The 2009-10 water revenue percentages show a relatively large jump in the residential outside portion of the pie. In 2007-08, outside residential made up 34 percent of the pie, compared to 41 percent in 2008-09 and 47 percent in 2009-10. But Walden said this is not so much a reflection of growth in outside customers as a steady decline in commercial customers. Commercial made up 33 percent of the pie in 2007-08 but had fallen dramatically, to 12 percent, in 2009-10. The revenue pie is, therefore, a reflection of economic conditions. Walden told commissioners Monday that town employees recently have come to the board with suggestions for outside water lines, only to have them put on hold by the board. He told the board it occurred to him that perhaps he has not done a good job of explaining things to commissioners. “We have not given you the proper information,” he said. That being said, he asked the board to consider conducting a water analysis to revise any water line policies that are out of step with the times. The board agreed to look at the matter, and commissioners Steve Holland and Chris Lee volunteered to work with Walden and Webber on studying the town’s guidelines.

Walden cited two areas that may need attention. “The guidelines in the past have required that we have a 10-year payback on running water lines outside of the city limits,” Walden said. “And to do that we had to have a fairly congested area, where the houses are fairly close together, to accomplish a 10-year payback. “And all of the areas that I know of that are that congested that are in proximity to our water lines are already served. “If we are going to serve customers outside the city limits in the future, we are going to have to revise our guidelines and have a longer-term payback.” The town may also need to rethink the amount of money it is willing to put into expansions. “The county water program, where the county supports water line expansion, will allow up to $10,000 per customer on running new water lines,” Walden said. “Our guideline previously has been in the $3,000, $3,500 range. “The county doesn’t run water lines. The county provides some funds to anyone who runs water lines in this county, primarily to Broad River, and they have provided a good amount of money to Forest City.” The funding helps the county have water available in a larger part of the county, Walden noted. The finance director explained how the program with the county has worked in the past. “The plan we’ve been using is that

when someone taps on to that line that the county helped fund, we would have to pay the county’s tap fee of $750. And of course we charge a tap fee in the town of $750. That made the tap fee $1,500 outside the city limits. “There is some leeway, in the first three months the line is put in, that the county will reduce that amount, and I’m thinking it is to $500 the first three months to try to encourage people who are going to hook on to go ahead and do it. We do have to pay them back some money, and that goes back into the water fund to further fund more line expansions.” At the meeting Monday, Webber and Walden spoke about water line extensions on Doggett Road, Cherry Mountain Street, Bethany Church Road Extension and Salem Church Road. All had at least a 60 percent connection rate. Salem Church Road had 55 potential connections, board members were told, and 41 have actually connected, for a 75 percent connection rate. Walden this week cited the water line program’s success. “What I wanted for the council to understand,” Walden said, “is that this program we’ve had over the last 20-something years has really benefited the county and the town by allowing the people to have a good water supply and keeping the rates low. And I would encourage them to continue this.” Contact Dale via e-mail at ldale@thedigitalcourier.com

Rutherford student has ‘blast’ at camp By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Daily Courier Staff Writer

SPINDALE — Katie King had a blast at summer camp, and it was so loud the cops showed up. King and 15 other high school students from across the country in June attended Explosives Camp at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla. Campers detonated a variety of high explosives, including dynamite and C-4. “It was the best summer camp ever,” said the 17-year-old senior at Rutherford Early College High School. “I’ve been interested in explosives and weapons for a while, and I thought this sounded like a cool program. I used to think I wanted to grow up to make the explosives, but now I’m more interested in learning how to use them.” King was alerted to the opportunity through an e-mail from the school. She hopes to go into the field of demolitions and has an interest in building implosions. “I wasn’t expecting much,” King said. “I thought maybe we’d get to blow up a stick of dynamite by the end of the week. But they gave us a whole stick on our first day.” Run by the university’s Center for

Pre-College Programs, the school’s website says it’s the only program of its kind and is open to rising high school juniors and seniors who are 16 or older. The cost is $1,300, and admission, which entails a detailed application process, is limited. Activities for the campers included entering the experimental mineshaft at the university and setting off dynamite underground. “We hung it from the ceiling. We didn’t actually drill holes and put it in the wall because we didn’t want to risk damaging the mine,” King said. “When the dynamite went off, you could just feel the air moving in there. It was like this huge shockwave.” The leader for the camp was worldrenowned explosives expert Dr. Paul Worsey — host of “Detonators” on The Discovery Channel. “When people around the world have an explosives question they can’t answer, they call him as an expert,” King said. “He taught us all kinds of stuff.” Worsey said the camp had been operating each year since 2005. “We did numbers 12, 13 and 14 this summer,” Worsey said. “The interest has been very good,; we have expand-

ed to three camps back to back which is our limit.” When asked the goal of the program, Worsey is succinct. “We blow stuff up,” he quipped. King said the highlight of the week was a fireworks show. “There was a huge pile of fireworks,” she said. “I got to set off about 16,000 firecrackers at once. It got really loud. That was the last night of camp, and that night the cops showed up. “They said they thought it was us, but they were just checking to make sure. Before the display, they gave us a bunch of cardboard to make a model city, and then we blew it up.” Earlier in the camp, the group made its own shaped charges from C-4 plastic explosives. “The one I made I stuffed it inside the bottom of a wine bottle,” King explained. “Then I pulled it out, lined it up and set it off. “It blew through about 2 1/2 inches of steel plate. One guy’s went off so hot it welded the steel to the block of wood underneath. We were blowing up everything we could that week just to watch what happens.” Contact Baughman via e-mail at sbaughman@thedigitalcourier.com.

Town of Rutherfordton Town Council meeting: 5:30 p.m., Rutherfordton Town Hall.

Saturday, July 10 Kids’ Computer Corner: Every Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon, Union Mills Learning Center; free to the public and geared twoard children preschool through third grade who may not have access to a computer or the Internet at home; educational software and adultsupervised access to the Internet.

Katie King learned about blowing things up at Explosives Camp at Missouri University of Science and Technology and got to use a variety of materials, including this stick of dynamite.

Benefit for Charles Wilkie: 6:30 p.m., Sunshine Elementary School; hamburger and hot dog supper at 5 p.m. followed by “Memories of Elvis” with Michael Hoover; admission $1 person, with a lov eoffering to be taken; Wilkie is in need of a kidney transplant and monies raised will go to him.

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

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Edwards Wood adds saw mill operation MARION — Edwards Wood Products Inc./Woodlawn will expand with a new saw mill in McDowell County. The company plans to create 32 jobs and invest more than $1.96 million, including lease payments, during the next three years in Marion. The project was made possible in part by a $96,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. “North Carolina is a leader in the wood products industry and continues to see expansions by strong, locally owned manufacturing companies,” Gov. Perdue said. Edwards Wood Products Inc., headquartered in Marshville, operates four facilities employing more than 350 workers in Alamance, Scotland and Union counties. The company plans to open a new facility, Edwards Wood Products/Woodlawn, in McDowell County to produce lumber, chips, sawdust, bark and other products. For more information about Edwards Wood Products Inc., including job opportunities with the company, go to www. ewpi.com.

Real estate investing course will be offered ASHEVILLE — For its 24th year, the non-profit Carolinas Real Estate Investors Association will offer its basic course in real estate investing over two weekends, July 9-11 and July 16-18, at A.B. Tech in Asheville. “Two Weekends Toward A Better Future” covers topics including why and how to invest in real estate, management and rehabilitation skills as well as a property management, legal and tax aspects of investing. Taught by local investors and others with expertise in their fields, classes will be held Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday mornings. To register or for more information, visit www.creianc.org or call 828-216-6066.

Educator attends NCCAT training CULLOWHEE — Kenneth B. Hines of Chase High School recently attended a seminar held at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a recognized national leader in professional development programming for our state’s teachers. NCCAT’s instructional programming is designed to give teachers the support and resources they need to be highly effective and enhance student achievement.

Linda Marsh (left) and Dara Hooper share a cup of punch Thursday afternoon during an all-day reception at First National Bank on W. Court Street in Rutherforton. The bank officers helped host a ribbon cutting ceremony and announcement of the consolidation of the two First National Bank locations in Rutherfordton. The N. Washington Street location is closed. Among visitors were Youth Empowerment and the YMCA Campers. Visitors enjoyed punch, cookies, treat bags and small American flags.

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Baker shines

Lawless opens much anticipated store An AP Member Exchange By ANDREA WEIGL The News & Observer of Raleigh

DURHAM — Soon after Scratch, a new counter-service bakery in downtown Durham, opened to the public for the first time on a Friday morning in early June, Matt Lardie strode in: Customer No. 1. “I’m so excited that you guys are open,” said Lardie, 26, author of Green Eats blog. All week, Lardie had driven past the bakery on his way to work to see whether it was open. “I kind of stalked it,” he said. Scratch’s opening was eagerly awaited, documented and gushed about on local food blogs, dining message boards and Twitter. “The excitement and anticipation for her place (to open) is the most I’ve ever seen here,” said chef Andrea Reusing, who owns Lantern restaurant in Chapel Hill. The buzz is about Phoebe Lawless, a baker who trained for eight years under one of the country’s best pastry chefs, Karen Barker at Durham’s Magnolia Grill. With her brown hair

streaked with gray pulled back into a ponytail and a salt-and-peppershaker tattoo on her upper left arm, Lawless has spent three years developing a following selling sweet and savory pies made from local ingredients at farmers markets. Lawless, 38, took a circuitous path to owning a bakery. She discovered inspiring home cooking thanks to a boyfriend who cooked all of his Greek-inspired meals on a charcoal grill. She gained confidence in her first job as a restaurant cook when she mastered making bearnaise sauce by hand. But she found her calling in a secluded back room at Durham’s Magnolia Grill, where she learned to bake bread. And then, almost on a whim, she decided to launch her own bakery business. The opening of Scratch also marks another step forward for downtown Durham, which seems to be rebounding one restaurant, coffee shop and bakery at a time. The city’s more reasonable rents and vibrant farm-to-table food scene make it attractive to young chefs, like Lawless, looking to open their own

Lawless grew up in Hendersonville. That boyfriend who introduced her to cooking would turn a few ingredients into simple Greek-influenced meals, using only a charcoal grill. “It opened my eyes to food,” she said. Lawless attended N.C. State University, tried four majors from biochemistry to philosophy, but dropped out to return home to care for her sick mother. Having worked as a server and prep cook, just above dishwasher in the restaurant kitchen hierarchy, she was thinking food might offer a career path. She got a job as a line cook at Expressions, a fine dining restaurant on Hendersonville’s Main Street. She worked the grill, cooking entrees on what seemed an intimidating menu, offering the likes of beef tenderloin and bearnaise sauce. Please see Baker, Page 8A

There were more than 20 Chamber members in attendance to hear Professor Jo James speak about how to build a website that works for their business, at the Chamber Lunch and Learn, at Ryan’s Restaurant in Forest City this past Wednesday at noon.

City, county join on Caterpillar incentives WINSTON-SALEM (AP) — Officials in North Carolina’s Triad have joined forces to offer $23 million in incentives to Caterpillar if it builds a plant in the region. The Winston-Salem Journal reports that Winston-Salem joined Forsyth County in pitching a package to help the area beat out Montgomery, Ala., and Spartanburg, S.C., for the $426 million plant, which would provide 510 jobs. Both city and county are offering upfront money toward buying a 100-acre site next to the Dell Inc. computerassembly plant. Dell was lured to the area with more than $300 million in incentives, then announced last October it would close the plant, putting 900 people out of work. Most state incentives were never paid, and Dell repaid local governments $26 million in upfront incentives.

place in the Triangle. Another one of those chefs, Watts Grocery’s Amy Tornquist, said, “We have such an amazing array of people trying to do really good food.”

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Chamber continues luncheon training RUTHERFORDTON — The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce sponsored another LUNCH and LEARN™ on Wednesday at Ryan’s restaurant in Forest City. The subject of this free educational seminar was “The Top 10 Things to Look for When Building Your Website” and the discussion was led by Jo James from Isothermal

Community College. “We all have to start creating a website presence, to survive in business these days”, said Rick Austin, executive director of the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. “Many people don’t even own the yellow pages, so if you aren’t on linethen you don’t exist!” “You can waste a lot of time and money building a website that does

not work for your business, if you do not follow these simple steps and rules,” said Professor Jo James. If you were not able to attend, and would like to see and/or print out a copy of the presentation, go to the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce website at www. RutherfordCoC.com and review the “Announcements” section on the front page.

8A — The Sunday Courier, Forest City, NC, Sunday, July 4, 2010

Business/finance

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June auto sales drop as recovery falters

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DETROIT (AP) — Most automakers saw their U.S. sales drop from May to June, a sign that this year’s slow recovery in the industry may be stalling. Americans are delaying big-ticket purchases because they’re worried about their jobs in a period of high unemployment. Nervous consumers could mean a tough summer for automakers, who hope to improve sales after a dismal 2009. “Consumers are clearly hunkering down in light of the current environment, waiting for signs of a renewed recovery,” said Jeff Schuster, executive director of global forecasting at J.D. Power and Associates. The auto industry’s struggles could be good news for some consumers. Analysts say if the monthto-month declines continue, automakers will be tempted to expand sales promotions such as low-cost leases, zero-percent financing and cash rebates. But for now, buyers will have to wait for sweeter deals. Automakers averaged $2,661 in deals per vehicle last month, down $36 from May.

Bruce Godzik cuts the ribbon at his family-owned Coffee on the Rocks on Main Street in Chimney Rock, during a ceremony last week hosted by the Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce. With Bruce are his parents Sandy and Frank Godzik. The new restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day except Wednesday. Contributed photo

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Eventually, Lawless returned east and continued cooking. In 1996, two friends suggested she apply to be an assistant baker at Magnolia Grill, where they worked. If she didn’t like baking, she would still have her foot in the door in one of the Triangle’s best restaurants. The assistant baker, an entry-level position, was responsible for baking focaccia and a French country loaf for the nightly bread basket. Lawless found love at first knead. “I got the job and never wanted to work at night on the line again. I really, really fell in love with bread,” she said. She was captivated by being able to turn three ingredients — water, flour and yeast — into something different each day. She enjoyed the challenge of dealing with so many variables that could affect the bread’s size, color, flavor and crumb. “I loved that — controlling this beast that bread can be filled me with an incredible sense of accomplishment,” Lawless said. As long as Lawless produced a consistent, highquality product, chef-owners Ben and Karen Barker let her experiment and learn.

She was captivated by being able to turn three ingredients — water, flour and yeast — into something different each day. She enjoyed the challenge of dealing with so many variables that could affect the bread’s size, color, flavor and crumb. “She soaked up baking like a sponge. She’s a natural baker,” Karen Barker said. Lawless spent eight years at the Grill, graduating from breads to desserts and becoming a pastry chef under Barker — no small achievement at Magnolia Grill. Karen Barker, after all, was named the country’s best pastry chef in 2003 by the James Beard Foundation, a nonprofit that hands out the Oscars of the food world. Until then, Lawless said, she wasn’t a dessert person. But she learned from Barker that dessert isn’t just about sugar, but rather a meal’s ending should be a balance of sweetness, sourness, temperature and texture. About Barker, Lawless said, “She bakes like a cook.” About Lawless, Barker said, “Of all the people I’ve trained, she bakes the most like me.” In 2007, Barker had to choose a protege to make dessert for a special dinner at the Inn at Blackberry Farm, a luxury resort in the Smoky Mountains known for its farm-to-table fine din-

ing. Barker tapped Lawless, who had spent the previous year and a half at home with her daughter. But here she was cooking alongside lauded young Southern chefs — Hugh Acheson, Mike Lata and John Currence. “It was all these James Beard winners or nominees and me — a mom,” Lawless said. Someone there asked what she did. Lawless responded: I am going to sell pie at farmers markets. The idea had been floating in the back of Lawless’ mind as an easier way to return to baking. But she had not done any research or talked about it with her partner. So Lawless came home and applied at both the Carrboro and Durham farmers markets. Her applications were turned down - a blow at first, Lawless conceded, but one that in hindsight worked to her advantage. A friend was able to get her a spot at a small farmers market in downtown Raleigh. After one season, Lawless became a vendor at the slightly larger South Estes Farmers’ Market at

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University Mall in Chapel Hill. In fall 2008, Lawless made it to her hometown market in Durham. She had the less congested winter season to ease into selling at the Triangle’s third-largest farmers market. By spring, crowds were a common sight at Lawless’ stand, as customers lined up for braised lamb, rice and sofrito empanadas for $6, chocolate with sea salt tarts for $5 and $2 doughnut muffins, a cakelike doughnut that is baked not fried but far from low calorie in either chocolate or buttermilk. Until that point, Lawless had been able to bake for the markets at home, doing allnight baking marathons. But when the crowds arrived that spring, demand outstripped what she could produce at home. Tornquist of Watts Grocery offered her catering kitchen — an act for which Lawless is very grateful. At home, Lawless could make about 75 small pies for market day; now she could bake 375. That’s when the logistics of running a business without a home base for deliveries or storage space for ingredients started to take a toll. Lawless was arranging deliveries by farmers and vendors to her friends’ restaurants. She would drive all over Chapel Hill and Durham picking up her stashed ingredients for baking ses-

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sions. Finally, Lawless said, the time was right to consider opening her own place. She settled on a concept: a counter-service breakfast and lunch spot with sweet and savory baked goods, fresh salads, sandwiches and Counter Culture coffee and espresso. As at the farmers market, her menu would change frequently and reflect what local farmers were growing. She would continue to sell Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings at the Durham Farmers’ Market. Despite the economic downturn, she found private financing. Then she found the perfect spot: an old storefront on Orange Street, a pedestrianfriendly corridor across from Durham’s City Hall, and best of all for a bakery, the building’s exterior is the color of butter. Three weeks after opening, people seem excited about the bakery and happy with the baked goods, Lawless said, and she’s adjusting to this new retail experience. The shop has more sporadic crowds than the sustained crush during the four hours at the farmers market. On Friday, no one came into the bakery between 9:30 and 11 a.m., but they were slammed for lunch and almost sold out of everything. “The food I can do,” she said. “The business aspect is what I’m learning now.”

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Nation/World Today Maine suspect planned to live with victim’s child AMITY, Maine (AP) — A man who police say confessed to killing two men and a boy in Maine was planning to move in with a woman who had a child with one of the men. Twenty-year-old Thayne Ormsby of Orient was arrested Friday in New Hampshire, where he was held on a fugitive from justice charge. Ormsby is charged with fatally stabbing 55-year-old Jeffrey Ryan, his 10-year-old son and a neighbor. An affidavit says Ormsby told police he thought Ryan was dealing drugs. The Bangor Daily News reports Ormsby also told police he planned to move to the home of Tamara Strout and Strout’s 16-yearold daughter with Ryan to help fix up the home.

Remains of 7 servicemen from WWII identified TYRONE, Pa. (AP) — U.S. military authorities have identified the remains of seven servicemen missing in action since their cargo plane went down in Burma during World War II. The men were aboard a C-47A Skytrain that left India on May 23, 1944, to resupply Allied forces near Myitkyina, Burma, but never returned. In 2002, a missionary found a data plate from a crash site about 31 miles northwest of Myitkyina. A military team excavated the site. Aboard the plane were Air Force Tech. Sgt. Clarence Frantz of Tyrone, Pa.; Capt. Joseph M. Olbinski of Chicago; 1st Lt. Joseph J. Auld of Floral Park, N.Y.; 1st Lt. Robert M. Anderson of Millen, Ga.; Pfc. Richard M. Dawson of Haynesville, Va.; Pvt. Robert L. Crane of Sacramento, Calif.; and Pvt. Fred G. Fagan of Piedmont, Ala. They will be buried with full military honors July 15 at Arlington National Cemetery.

Man found beaten to death in vacant building ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — A man has been charged with murder after police found the body of another man in a vacant building in South Carolina.

Public sector jobs no longer recession proof By CHRISTOPHER LEONARD and CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Business Writers

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Daryl Seaman stands outside the Madison County juvenile detention where he works in Edwardsville, Ill. For every worker who’s been laid off, many others worry that they’re next. The sense of long-term security that once attached itself to a state or local government job is gone. One of them is Daryl Seaman, who was so confident in his job security just a year ago that he built a new home for his family. As a probation officer for Madison County, Ill., he didn’t think his job would ever be in jeopardy.

Anderson police say they arrested 46-year-old Andy Steve Roach not far from where the body was found Friday night. Authorities say 50-year-old Steven Ross Hughes appeared to have been beaten in the head. Police didn’t give a motive for the killing.

Army drops ’psy ops’ name for influence unit WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The Army has dropped the Vietnam-era name “psychological operations” for its branch in charge of trying to change minds behind enemy lines, acknowledging the term can sound ominous. The Defense Department picked a more neutral moniker: “Military Information Support Operations,” or MISO. U.S. Special Operations Command spokesman Ken McGraw said Thursday the new name, adopted last month, more accurately reflects the unit’s job of producing leaflets, radio broadcasts and loudspeaker messages to influence enemy soldiers and civilians. The name change is expected to extend to all military services, a senior defense official said in Washington.

UN says at least 220 dead in oil explosion SANGE, Congo (AP) — A tanker truck hauling fuel on a rural eastern Congo highway overturned, gushing oil and exploding in a massive fireball that killed about 220 bystanders, including many who had been watching the World Cup in flimsy roadside shacks, officials and witnesses said Saturday. The Red Cross said at least 61 children and 36 women were among the dead. Witnesses said dozens of people had descended on the truck to siphon fuel illegally from the wreckage with jerry-cans and plastic buckets, apparently unaware of the danger. U.N. peacekeepers rushed to evacuate more than 200 wounded from the scene by helicopter and ambulance, while Red Cross teams carried the charred bodies from the scene in body bags and buried them in two mass graves a few miles (kilometers) away.

For years, most people who worked for state or local governments accepted a fact of life: Their pay wasn’t great. The job security was. Now that’s gone, too. States and municipalities are facing gaping budget gaps. Many have responded by slashing services, raising taxes and, for the first time in decades, making deep job cuts. And public employees should brace themselves: Some economists say the job cuts could worsen in the second half of the year. Those government layoffs make it harder to reduce the national unemployment rate, now 9.5 percent. The rate did fall slightly in June because more than a half-million out-ofwork Americans gave up their job searches. Once people stop seeking work, they’re no longer counted as unemployed. The economy is already under pressure from weak consumer spending, sinking stock prices, a European debt crisis and a teetering real estate market. “It’s certainly a drag on economic growth in our outlook,” Mark Vitner, an economist at Wells Fargo, said of the loss of public-sector jobs. It’s also a burden for residents. As state and municipal employees are cut, so are services. It takes longer to register a car, see a school nurse or travel to work by bus. In California, state-run Department of Motor Vehicle offices have been closed on selected furlough Fridays to cut costs. In New York City, a new budget will close up to 30 senior centers, shutter a 24-hour homeless center in Manhattan and eliminate nurses at schools with fewer than 300 students. In Atlanta, the metro transit agency shut 40 bus lines and closed restrooms in June. Even so, 300 employees might lose their jobs to close a $69 million budget gap. State and local governments cut 95,000 jobs in the first half of the year even as the economy slowly recovered. Private employers, by

contrast, added 593,000 jobs in that time. It’s the first time the public sector has cut jobs while the private sector has added jobs since 1981, said Marisa Di Natale, a director at Moody’s Economy.com. In the second half of the year, 152,000 more local and state government employees will be laid off, estimates Nigel Gault, an economist at IHS Global Insight. Counting companies that work with state governments, a total of 900,000 jobs could be lost to states’ budget shortfalls, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a think tank in Washington. From teachers and probation officers to recreation workers and transportation specialists, public employees who never imagined their jobs could be in jeopardy are discovering they are. Across the country, the trouble stems from shrinking state income and sales tax revenue, a consequence of the recession. Total state revenue dropped 11 percent from fiscal year 2008, when the recession began, to fiscal 2010, according to the National Association of State Budget Officers. Compounding the problem, Democrats in Congress have failed to come up with the votes to spend about $50 billion to help states pay for Medicaid programs and avoid teacher layoffs. Governors made a plea last week for the money to help them avoid layoffs. Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson said his state might have to lay off 3,600 teachers. Until recently, state governments had been able to paper over some of their funding shortfalls with money from last year’s $787 billion federal stimulus package. Now that’s drying up. As a new fiscal year begins this month in most states, they’re struggling to balance their budgets, as required by every state but Vermont. So they’re cutting services and laying off employees. “We do expect more layoffs to come,” Vitner said. “State and local governments are having to make the cuts they didn’t have to make a year ago.”

Autumn CAre’s rehAb Wonder for the month of June 2010

Margaret “Essie” Byers Margaret Byers joined the Autumn Care family in February 2010. We all came to know her as “Essie”. After a hospital stay she came to receive therapy, to help her with weakness. She initially had trouble caring for herself in the first few months of her arrival. She has now improved and is anxious to return home. Essie’s outlook to come to therapy daily was unparalleled. She would arrive first thing in the morning and be willing and ready to do what she could to help her with strengthening. She has completed her goals and she is ready to graduate from therapy here at Autumn Care. Essie has been a resident of Ellenboro, NC since the age of 5. She has 2 sons, Michael Souther of Ellenboro and Johnny Souther of Forest City. In Addition to her children she has 3 grandchildren that live in Georgia. Her hobbies include doing word search puzzles and a lot of reading. Essie was employed at Stonecutter Mill, Spindale Mill, and Ellenboro School for 15 years in the cafeteria, and as a bus driver. Essie stated “I miss going to church” and she can’t wait to return home and be able to go again. She also would like to make Macaroni and Cheese for her son, just like she did before her illness. When asked about her stay here at Autumn Care, Essie comments “Therapy has been great! They are a nice group of people. I’m very thankful to all. I have also enjoyed the friendship I have made here with Granny Boots.” We will miss you and the laughter you shared with us daily. We wish you the very best as you progress to the next level-HOME.

Congratulations on being Autumn Care’s Rehab Wonder for June 2010.

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Children of accused spies face identity crisis NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Children often ask the question â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who am I?â&#x20AC;? as they come of age, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like the identity crisis now confronting the sons and daughters of four couples accused of spying for Russia. Over a turbulent week, at least some, and maybe all, have discovered that mom and dad are not who they said they were. The childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s citizenship, family history, and even their very names have been called into question. At least two children involved in the case, ages 1 and 3, will soon be headed for Russia. Of the 11 people charged this week with being members of a Russian spy ring, eight were parents. Collectively, they are believed to have eight children, although, like much else associated with this strange post-Cold War spying case, the true facts are hazy. Some of the older children are likely already wrestling with questions about their identities. Juan Lazaro Jr., a gifted 17-yearold pianist at New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LaGuardia High School of the performing arts, was named after his father. But the FBI said this week that dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name was fake, as was his claim to have been raised in South America. Tim Foley, a 20-year-old student at George Washington University, wrote on a blog that he was born in Toronto and grew up in Paris and Boston. Now his true birth country has been called into question. Prosecutors say they have evidence the family is actually Russian. Two girls growing up in suburban Montclair, N.J., ages 7 and 11, were given the last name Murphy, but prosecutors said that was a lie, too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While the FBI has spent years conducting extensive electronic and physical surveillance of the people who call themselves the Murphys, there is no indication that the Murphysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; children have any inkling that their parents are, in truth and in fact, Russian secret agents,â&#x20AC;? Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Farbiarz wrote in a court filing Thursday. Their parents went by the names Cynthia and Richard Murphy. The future of those children, at least the youngest ones, is now in

the boys and Alex waved in return. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My client and his wife right now are worried about their kids,â&#x20AC;? Heathfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lawyer, Peter Krupp, said after the hearing. Juan Lazaro Jr. could be reunited soon with his mother, Vicky Pelaez, also a defendant in the case. A federal judge on Thursday said Pelaez â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one of the few suspects to use a real name â&#x20AC;&#x201D; could be released on bail as soon as Tuesday and be placed under house arrest in Yonkers. The elder Juan Lazaro is to remain behind bars for now. Prosecutors said after his June 27 arrest, he acknowledged his name was fabricated and that he had been working for the Russian intelligence service. According to investigators, he also admitted his claim to be a native of Uruguay was not true. Prosecutors said he spent his childhood in the Soviet Union. Pelaez also has a 38-year-old son from a previous marriage, Waldo Mariscal. He said he had no knowledge of any spying activities by either his mother or Lazaro, and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe the charges. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is pure psychological pressure,â&#x20AC;? he said in Spanish during a court hearing Thursday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total confusion. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an old guy. His English isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so good.â&#x20AC;? Authorities have not revealed the current whereabouts of 11-year-old Katie and 7-year-old Lisa Murphy, who were last seen by neighbors being led from their home on the day of their parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; arrest, carrying backpacks and pillows. A state child services spokeswoman said the agency wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remove children and place them in foster care unless abuse or neglect was suspected. Federal prosecutors havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t said where the children were born, but their ages suggest their births occurred when their parents were living in Hoboken, N.J. The citizenship of the children of the couple known as Zottoli and Mills is unclear, although they, too, were born after their parents had settled in the U.S. In a letter filed Friday with a court in Arlington, Va., prosecutors said the suspectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; real names are Mikhail Kutzik and Natalia Pereverzeva.

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Baseball In America

Scott Bowers

Jump back and kiss yourself It’s hard to know what it is and what it’s not; until it is something that you ain’t got. — David Lowery I found this item in a recent AP story, written by Bradley Brooks: In the Portuguese language there is a word that Brazilians swear cannot be translated: “saudades” (sow-dah-gees) — to painfully enjoy longing, to recognize and cherish the ache of someone or something that is beyond one’s grasp. The joy Brazil is known for and with which its teams have always played is the direct result of embracing a long journey through agony. Waiting at the end is the moment of elation: the return of a loved one, a long-awaited kiss, a gamewinning goal. In America, we have a word that is easy to translate, but not so easy to define: Freedom. Freedom means a great many different things to a great many different people. The struggle has always been finding the point where my freedom ends, and yours begins. In that noble effort, we created laws to govern, laws to guide and laws to punish. Life is beautiful and ugly in one big swirling mix. When we were children we learned to play simple games: Hide-N-Seek, Flashlight Tag, Red Light-Green Light, etc. From there, many of us, moved into sports — baseball, football, basketball, soccer, swimming, and a collection of others. In both our games and our sports, we quickly learned that each had rules. Some rules transcended the sport, while some rules applied to all of them. For example, “No cheating!” As kids, we hated cheating. Despised it. Loathed it. We didn’t play with the kids that cheated. Until we’re adults and then we tolerate it. Folks cheat on their taxes, the speed limit, their spouses, and any number of other important and unimportant little details. We had another rule as children — “Do over!” When in any sport a conflict arose that could spill over into childish fisticuffs, the easiest thing to do was to pull this dandy out of your back pocket. Once called, all teams simply abided. We wanted to keep playing. We like ‘do overs,’ less as adults, although we could probably use more of them. But, we’re more critical, more demanding of others and find it much harder to forgive. I think some like the conflict more than the resolution. On Page 5B, there is the story of Kei Kamara. He is a soccer player, who lives here now. He grew up in Sierra Leone with war and death at every turn. America has had its own share of ‘saudades.’ We have had our share of long journey’s through agony. Today, we live and breathe in the greatest nation on Earth, because others fought and died to establish rules we could live by and with. Rules we continue to fight for. Freedom, sadly, will never come for free. But, maybe the high price makes us remember why it is so valuable. Happy Fourth of July to you and yours. Happy birthday, America (here’s to hoping that you never need a ‘do over’).

Baseball remains an important part of life in America. Three images from our area capture the three levels of baseball being play in Rutherford County, this summer. Top: Sam Hooper (5), head coach of Post 423, talks with his charges prior to an American Legion playoff game. Middle: Dylan Boyd (00) delivers a pitch during a Little League All-Star game in Belmont. Bottom: Ryan Arrowood, right, watches the fireworks display following a recent Forest City Owls game. Arrowood played for the Rutherfordton All-Stars as a young man and, later, played with Rutherford County American Legion Post 423. Today, Arrowood pitches with Appalachain State and the Owls.

Image 1 & 3: Garrett Byers/ Daily Courier. Image 2: Contributed Photo.

Serena claims 4th Wimbledon title WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — For the ninth time in 11 years, the name “Williams” was etched on the green board inside the All England Club that lists the champions of the world’s most famous tennis tournament. Serena Williams pointed gleefully as her name was unveiled Saturday next to the year 2010 — her fourth title at Wimbledon and 13th Grand Slam championship. She counted the names: Serena, four times; sister Venus, five. Serena extended the family dominance by overpowering 21st-seeded Russian Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 6-2 in a one-sided final that lasted just 67 minutes and showed why Williams is considered one of the greatest players of all time. Williams, who improved her record to 13-3 in Grand Slam finals, added to the Wimbledon titles she won in 2002, 2003 and 2009. However, this was the first time she defeated someone other than Venus in the final. Venus, who beat Serena in 2008, was upset in the quarterfinals this week, preventing a fifth all-sister final. “I’m just glad that I was able to win, especially (after) Venus lost,” Serena said. “I really wanted a Williams sister to go ahead and win it. Eleven years consistent is really cool.” That’s something the sisters won’t Please see Wimbledon, Page 4B

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Defending champion Serena Williams reacts as she wins a point from Vera Zonareva, during the women’s singles final on the Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Saturday.

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Owls, Legion out of town From staff reports

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BASEBALL National League East Division W L Pct 48 33 .593 45 35 .563 41 37 .526 37 43 .463 35 46 .432 Central Division W L Pct Cincinnati 46 36 .561 St. Louis 44 36 .550 Milwaukee 36 44 .450 Chicago 35 46 .432 Houston 32 49 .395 Pittsburgh 29 51 .363 West Division W L Pct San Diego 47 33 .588 Los Angeles 43 36 .544 Colorado 43 37 .538 San Francisco 40 39 .506 Arizona 32 48 .400

Atlanta New York Philadelphia Florida Washington

GB — 2 1/2 5 1/2 10 1/2 13 GB — 1 9 10 1/2 13 1/2 16 GB — 3 1/2 4 6 1/2 15

Friday’s Games Cincinnati 12, Chicago Cubs 0 N.Y. Mets 5, Washington 3 Pittsburgh 2, Philadelphia 0 Atlanta 4, Florida 3, 11 innings Colorado 6, San Francisco 3 St. Louis 5, Milwaukee 0 Arizona 12, L.A. Dodgers 5 San Diego 3, Houston 0 Saturday’s Games Chicago Cubs 3, Cincinnati 1 Atlanta 4, Florida 1 Washington 6, N.Y. Mets 5 Milwaukee at St. Louis, late Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, late San Francisco at Colorado, late Houston at San Diego, late L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, late Sunday’s Games N.Y. Mets (Takahashi 6-3) at Washington (Stammen 2-2), 1:35 p.m. Philadelphia (Blanton 3-5) at Pittsburgh (Karstens 2-3), 1:35 p.m. Milwaukee (Gallardo 8-3) at St. Louis (Wainwright 11-5), 2:15 p.m. Cincinnati (Leake 5-1) at Chicago Cubs (Lilly 3-6), 2:20 p.m. San Francisco (Cain 6-7) at Colorado (Hammel 6-3), 3:10 p.m. Houston (Myers 5-6) at San Diego (LeBlanc 4-6), 4:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley 6-4) at Arizona (Haren 7-6), 4:10 p.m. Florida (Nolasco 7-6) at Atlanta (T.Hudson 8-3), 5:05 p.m. Monday’s Games Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 4:10 p.m. San Francisco at Milwaukee, 4:10 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Florida at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Toronto 6, N.Y. Yankees 1, 11 innings Oakland 3, Cleveland 0 Detroit 7, Seattle 1 Boston 3, Baltimore 2 Chicago White Sox 5, Texas 3 Minnesota 2, Tampa Bay 1

Kansas City 2, L.A. Angels 1, 10 innings Saturday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 11, Toronto 3 Tampa Bay 8, Minnesota 6 Oakland at Cleveland, late Seattle at Detroit, late Baltimore at Boston, late Chicago White Sox at Texas, late Kansas City at L.A. Angels, late Sunday’s Games Oakland (Mazzaro 3-2) at Cleveland (Carmona 7-6), 1:05 p.m. Seattle (Cl.Lee 7-3) at Detroit (Bonderman 4-5), 1:05 p.m. Toronto (Morrow 5-6) at N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 10-2), 1:05 p.m. Baltimore (Matusz 2-9) at Boston (Lackey 9-3), 1:35 p.m. Tampa Bay (J.Shields 6-8) at Minnesota (Blackburn 7-5), 2:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Buehrle 6-7) at Texas (Feldman 5-7), 8:05 p.m. Kansas City (Lerew 1-1) at L.A. Angels (Pineiro 8-6), 8:15 p.m. Monday’s Games Baltimore at Detroit, 1:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m. Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Kansas City at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

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American League East Division W L Pct New York 49 31 .613 Boston 48 32 .600 Tampa Bay 47 33 .588 Toronto 41 41 .500 Baltimore 24 55 .304 Central Division W L Pct Minnesota 44 37 .543 Detroit 42 36 .538 Chicago 41 37 .526 Kansas City 35 45 .438 Cleveland 31 48 .392 West Division W L Pct Texas 47 32 .595 Los Angeles 45 37 .549 Oakland 40 41 .494 Seattle 33 46 .418

BASEBALL American Legion Playoffs First Round, Best-of-5 7 p.m. Game 4: Pineville at Post 423, at McNair Field Coastal Plain League 7 p.m. Forest City Owls at Thomasville Hi-Toms Little League All-Stars 9/10 District 1 Tournament at Dunbar Park 4 p.m. Boilings Springs vs Cherryville 6 p.m. Chase vs Forest City SOFTBALL Little League All-Stars Senior Softball Tournament, District 1 Championship Game 2 p.m. Forest City vs Rutherfordton, at Cliffside Park

GB — 1 2 9 24 1/2 GB — 1/2 1 1/2 8 1/2 12 GB — 3 1/2 8 14

2010 WORLD CUP SECOND ROUND Saturday, June 26 At Port Elizabeth, South Africa Uruguay 2, South Korea 1 At Rustenburg, South Africa Ghana 2, United States 1, OT Sunday, June 27 At Bloemfontein, South Africa Germany 4, England 1 At Johannesburg Argentina 3, Mexico 1 Monday, June 28 At Durban, South Africa Netherlands 2, Slovakia 1 At Johannesburg Brazil 3, Chile 0 Tuesday, June 29 At Pretoria, South Africa Paraguay 0, Japan 0, Paraguay wins 5-3 on penalty kicks At Cape Town, South Africa Spain 1, Portugal 0 QUARTERFINALS Friday, July 2

At Port Elizabeth, South Africa Netherlands 2, Brazil 1 At Johannesburg Uruguay 1, Ghana 1, Uruguay wins 4-2 on penalty kicks Saturday, July 3 At Cape Town, South Africa Germany 4, Argentina 0 At Johannesburg Spain 1, Paraguay 0 SEMIFINALS Tuesday, July 6 At Cape Town, South Africa Uruguay vs. Netherlands, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 7 At Durban, South Africa Germany vs. Spain, 2:30 p.m. THIRD PLACE Saturday, July 10 At Port Elizabeth, South Africa Uruguay-Netherlands loser vs. Germany-Spain loser, 2:30 p.m. CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday, July 11 At Johannesburg Uruguay-Netherlands winner vs. GermanySpain winner, 2:30 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS Saturday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League DETROIT TIGERS_Reinstated RHP Ryan Perry from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Casey Fien to Toledo (IL). MINNESOTA TWINS_Reinstated INF J.J. Hardy from the 15-day DL. Placed INF Matt Tolbert on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 1. OAKLAND ATHLETICS_Placed LHP Dallas Braden on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Clayton Mortensen from Sacramento (PCL). National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS_Announced Bo Porter has assumed the duties as bench coach. Named Joel Youngblood third base coach. FLORIDA MARLINS_Selected the contract of INF Donnie Murphy from New Orleans (PCL). Designated INF Brian Barden for assignment. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES_Selected the contract of INF Cody Ransom from Lehigh Valley (IL). Designated INF Brian Bocock for assignment. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS_Placed OF Ryan Ludwick on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Jon Jay from Memphis (PCL). SAN DIEGO PADRES_Recalled OF Aaron Cunningham from Portland (PCL). Placed OF Will Venable on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 2. Eastern League READING PHILLIES_Announced INF Ozzie Chavez was promoted to Lehigh Valley (IL) and INF Fidel Hernandez was promoted to the team from Clearwater (FSL). Midwest League QUAD CITIES RIVER BANDITS_Announced INF Niko Vasquez was assigned to Palm Beach (FSL), C Roberto Espinoza was assigned to Batavia (N.Y.-Penn) and INF Alan Ahmady was assigned to the team from Batavia. Frontier League GATEWAY GRIZZLIES-Signed SS Curt Courtwright. FLORENCE FREEDOM-Placed OF Justin Jacobs on the injured list. Signed C Curt Marshall. LAKE ERIE CRUSHERS-Activated C Joel Collins from the injured list. TRAVERSE CITY BEACH BUMS-Signed INF Chris Engell. WASHINGTON WILD THINGS-Signed RHP Sean Keeler. Placed OF Luis Rivera on the injured list. Released LHP Sean Grieve. HOCKEY National Hockey League PHOENIX COYOTES_Signed RW Mathieu Beaudoin, D Garrett Stafford, D Nolan Yonkman and G Matt Climie. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS_Signed LW Brett Sterling. American Hockey League GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS_Signed D Greg Amadio.

FOREST CITY — The Forest City Owls and Rutherford County American Legion Post 423 were on the road Saturday. Due to holiday press times, neither game was complete as The Daily Courier went to press. The Owls (20-12) played at Martinsville on Saturday and will be in Thomasville tonight. Forest City returns home on Monday to face Thomasville. The game can be heard on WCAB AM 590. Post 423 played in Pineville in Game 3 in the first round of the American Legion Playoffs. The series was tied 1-1 entering Saturday’s contest. Game 4 will be tonight at McNair Field at 7 p.m. If a Game 5 is necessary it will be played in Pineville on Monday. Post 423, with a series win, would advance to face the winner of the Burke County-Kings Mountain series.

Junior Post 423 ousted By KEVIN CARVER Sports Reporter

RUTHERFORDTON — South Caldwell struck for five-runs in the first inning and ousted Rutherford County’s Junior Legion team from the playoffs, 8-3, at R-S Middle Saturday. The Spartans pitcher Thomas Reding tossed a complete game, seven-hitter to keep Post 423 off-balance. Reding fanned five and issued just three walks for the No. 1 seed South Caldwell, who remains undefeated this season. South Caldwell scored once in the top of the fourth and fifth to go up 7-0. Rutherford County’s Shane Pearson smacked a solo home run in the bottom half of the fifth and Spencer Lane’s two-run double in the sixth sliced the lead to 7-3. The visiting Spartans added a run in the seventh to complete all of the scoring. Rutherford County’s Brian Owenbey and Joel Booker led Rutherford County from the plate with two hits each.

Little League All-Stars Forest City 13, Chase 3 CLIFFSIDE — Forest City’s Senior League softball team busted out for 11 runs in the last three innings to down Chase, 13-3, at Cliffside Park Saturday. Holding just a 2-0 lead after four innings of play, Forest City piled on five runs in the fifth and three each in the sixth and seventh to advance to the championship game. Makayla Murray and Rebekah Hensley both went 4-for-5 in the contest for Forest City. Murray came just a homer shy of the cycle as she smashed a single, a double and two triples. Emily Dotson threw all seven innings for Forest City and allowed just six hits in the victory. Chase was led at the plate by Hannah Millwood and Tori Scroggs with 2-for-3 days. Forest City will face Rutherfordton today at 2 p.m., in the championship game at Cliffside Park.

Rutherfordton 17, Polk 2

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Atlanta Braves’ Tommy Hanson works a pitch against the Florida Marlins during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, in Atlanta.

CLIFFSIDE — Rutherfordton’s Makayla Crain was magnificent at the plate and on the mound in a 17-2 clobbering of Polk County in five innings, Saturday at Cliffside Park. Crain was a perfect 3-for-3 with 5 RBI on the day. Crain fanned three batters and gave up just three hits in the game. Rutherfordton jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top half of the first inning, but Polk threatened in the bottom half putting two runners aboard. Rutherfordton’s Shelby Smith took things in her own hands as she made a reaching grab, on the run, down the left field line to end the inning. Polk posted two runs in the second to pull the game back to 3-2, but Rutherfordton answered quickly. Rutherfordton gathered seven runs in the top of the third behind Crain’s 3 RBI double for a 10-2 lead and later pushed seven more across in the fourth to end the game by the mercy rule after the fifth inning. Adrienne Alexander also collected 3 RBI with Harley Pintuff and Khadedra Hines each accounting for two more RBI for Rutherfordton in the victory.

Tommy Hanson rebounds, leads Braves past Marlins Roth may join rotation

ATLANTA (AP) — Tommy Hanson did not give up an earned run in his recovery from back-toback ugly losses and the Atlanta Braves moved a season-best 15 games over .500 with a 4-1 win over the Florida Marlins on Saturday. Hanson (8-5) allowed five hits and an unearned

run with eight strikeouts and two walks in 6 2-3 innings. The second-year right-hander’s return to form came after he yielded a combined 15 runs in two straight losses while failing to complete the fourth inning in both starts.

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lefty reliever Michael Roth always figured he could get right-handed batters out. One of the College World Series’ most unlikely heroes could have that chance next season in South Carolina’s rotation. Stretching out Roth’s role is one option after his heroics in Omaha helped the Gamecocks to their first national title. Roth, who came in for two outs or less in 22 of his 32 appearances this season prior to the College World Series stunned the fans, his coaches and even himself a little bit with his complete-game gem — his first start in 14 months — in defeating Clemson 5-1 that kept South Carolina’s title hopes alive. Roth added to his postseason legend in Tuesday’s finale, going five innings and leaving with the Gamecocks down to UCLA just 1-0. South Carolina would rally to tie in the eighth and win on Whit Merrifield’s 11th-inning RBI single. “I know I could pitch to righties more often, but nine innings (vs. Clemson), I didn’t expect that,” said Roth, a sophomore. Now, no one knows what to expect out of Roth when South Carolina defends it newly won crown in 2011. Coach Ray Tanner says Roth gave the coaches something to discuss as they seek replacements for senior pitchers Blake Cooper and Jay Brown, and junior Sam Dyson, a fourth-round pick expected to sign with the Toronto Blue Jays. But Tanner said don’t forget that the Gamecocks recruited Roth as a lefthanded power hitting first baseman, and the coach would love to have him in next year’s batting order.

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2010 World Cup

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Spain’s David Villa celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Paraguay and Spain at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday.

Villa gives Spain 1-0 win over Paraguay

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — David Villa has millions of friends in Spain these days and two pretty good ones in South Africa — the goalposts at Ellis Park. Villa banked in the only goal of Spain’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the World Cup quarterfinals off not one post, but both of them. Villa took the tournament scoring lead with his fifth goal, in the 83rd minute, setting off a crescendo of blaring vuvuzelas in the stadium and further cementing his status as his nation’s top player. His goal Saturday night finished off a brilliant, three-way passing combination that typifies the way the European champions like to play. It sent Spain into the World Cup’s final four for the first time in 60 years and highlighted a chaotic second half. “The post wanted it to go in,” Villa said. Now Spain faces Germany on Wednesday in Durban — a reprise of its 1-0 victory in the Euro 2008 final.

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Germany’s Thomas Mueller, right, competes for the ball with Argentina’s Nicolas Burdisso, left, during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Germany at the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday.

Germany slams Argentina, 4-0

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Don’t mess with Germany, on or off the field. Miroslav Klose scored twice to move into a tie for second on the all-time World Cup scoring list, and Germany backed up its pre-game trash talk with an emphatic 4-0 rout of Argentina in the quarterfinals Saturday. The dominant display — along with Germany’s two other fourgoal games — should demand the attention of everyone still playing in South Africa. “It was absolute class,” “Every game is different,” Villa added. “I’m sure Germany coach Joachim Loew Germany isn’t happy we got through.” said. One night after penalty kicks decided Uruguay’s Hard to argue with that. shootout win over Ghana, they were critical in Argentina had been one of Spain’s victory as a somewhat subdued match sud- the tournament’s darlings, with denly got wild in a two-minute span of the second coach Diego Maradona’s every half. move causing a stir and superGerard Pique pulled down Paraguay’s Oscar star Lionel Messi showing you Cardozo in the penalty area on a corner kick, don’t need to score to be subearning a yellow card and giving Cardozo a penlime. The Argentines rolled into alty kick. the quarterfinals as one of only With a stadium full of vuvuzelas reaching a cre- two teams to win all its games scendo, the striker who ended his team’s shootout — the Netherlands was the othwin over Japan was denied brilliantly this time by er — and had been so powerful Iker Casillas, who dived left to block Cardozo’s low they never trailed. kick. No wonder a star-studded crowd was on hand at Green “He will know this is the way of football,” Point Stadium, with German Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino said. “This can chancellor Angela Merkel, Mick happen. It’s important for him not to feel bad.” Jagger, Leonardo DiCaprio and Seconds later, Villa broke free behind the defense and was hauled down by Antolin Alcoraz, South Africa’s own Charlize Theron were all spotted in the who drew a yellow card. Xabi Alonso went to the penalty spot and sent a wicked drive into the net. VIP seats. But Germany overwhelmed Again, the stadium rocked, but referee Carlos the Argentines, and shut down Batres of Guatemala waved off the goal, saying a Messi in the process. The reignSpain player entered the area too soon. ing FIFA world player of the Given a second chance, keeper Justo Villar year leaves South Africa without guessed correctly, diving left to stop the penalty a goal, and was in tears after the kick. He also knocked the rebound away from game. Cesc Fabregas before defender Paulo Da Silva “He played a great World Cup,” made a leg save at the goal line on another shot by Maradona said. “And I tell you, Sergio Ramos. to see Messi cry in the dressAfter that wild sequence, it seemed anything ing room, whoever says that he was possible. And for Spain, anything is possible with Villa on doesn’t feel pride for his shirt is the field. Not only is he the Spaniards’ best finish- stupid.” Maradona was equally dever, but he’s a sparkplug with his darting runs and astated. He walked slowly to imaginative moves. midfield with his hands jammed “He’s at the top of his form,” coach Vicente del Bosque said. “He’s first to the ball every time. Villa in his pockets when the game ended, and couldn’t muster any had that hunger for the goal that allowed him to energy or enthusiasm at his convert.”

Call for Johnson pardon

RENO, NV. (AP) — Organizers of a tribute to the Jack Johnson-Jim Jeffries fight will gather Sunday in Reno, Nev., to ring the same bell used in 1910 at the site of the bout, now a metals salvage yard. They also plan to make renewed calls for a posthumous presidential pardon for Johnson on grounds his conviction for transporting a woman across state lines for immoral purposes was steeped in the racism of the time. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who sponsored a pardon resolution along with Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., said he welcomed renewed support for the cause in Reno. He told The Associated Press last month that he remains hopeful President Barack Obama will sign the pardon.

edge of the field to salute the crowd. Even a post-game visit from Merkel was taken in stride. “It’s important that we should not emotionally overreact,” Loew said. There was no such restraint from the fans. Several hundred stuck around Green Point Stadium for more than a halfhour after the game, dancing, singing and banging on drums. Argentina and Germany have had a testy relationship since trading World Cup titles in back-to-back finals 20 years ago, and it’s been downright ugly lately. After Germany eliminated Argentina on penalty kicks four years ago, also in the quarterfinals, the two teams exchanged punches and kicks in a scuffle. A few team officials even got involved in the scrape. Associated Press

Argentina head coach Diego Maradona, center, leaves the pitch at the end of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Germany at the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday. Germany won 4-0.

news conference. “I’m as disappointed as all Argentinians,” said Maradona, who cast doubt on his future as national coach. “To see my country lose a football match is very hard for someone who has worn the shirt.” Germany will play Spain, a 1-0 winner over Paraguay, in the semifinals Wednesday in Durban. This will be Germany’s third straight trip to the semis and its 12th overall — nobody has more. But the three-time champions haven’t won a title since 1990. Maybe that’s why their celebration was so low-key — the Germans are hoping for something bigger in a week. Players hugged and high-fived each other before walking around the

Germany didn’t wait for the game to get its digs in this time, with Bastian Schweinsteiger on Wednesday accusing the Argentines of lacking respect for opponents and referees. Captain Philipp Lahm chimed in a day later, essentially calling Argentina a bunch of hotheads. The trash talking appeared to be carefully orchestrated, intended to ignite Maradona’s infamous temper and distract his team. Or, perhaps, to put the refs on notice. Turns out, Germany didn’t need the head games. “Are you joking?” Maradona said when asked if he was satisfied with his team’s performance. “This is a country where you live and breathe football. I don’t think that any will be happy when the team loses 4-0.” Germany’s spacing, pace and stingy defense made the Argentines look out of sorts all afternoon. The Albiceleste didn’t get their first shot on goal until the 33rd minute, and any time they appeared on the verge of making something happen, the German defense shut it down.

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Fourth marks 1-year anniversary of former QB Steve McNairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s murder

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Vince Young knew exactly what he wanted to wear for Jeff Fisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charity softball game. He slipped on a blue jersey with â&#x20AC;&#x153;RIP POPSâ&#x20AC;? and the No. 9 on the back in honor of the late Steve McNair when he pinch hit in the annual game hosted by the Titans coach. Fisher, who spoke at McNairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memorial and funeral services, called the game in the ninth inning. The score? Tied at 9 apiece. Young knows exactly how he wants to remember his mentor on the one-year anniversary of his death. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to go out to Momma Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house,â&#x20AC;? Young said of McNairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to go out there and spend the weekend with Momma Mac in Mississippi. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the oneyear anniversary of Steve not being here. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a sad moment, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to eat some barbecue and celebrate the life of Steve McNair and the things that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done in my life as well as his family.â&#x20AC;? McNair was known for his blue-collar work ethic and ability to play hurt during a 13-year NFL career with Houston/ Tennessee and Baltimore. That reputation could be why people still struggle to accept how he died. McNair, 36, was shot four times â&#x20AC;&#x201D; once on each side of the head and twice in the chest â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the victim of a murder-suicide by his 20-year-old mistress in the early hours of the Fourth of July. Fisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s softball game on June 20, 2009, was the last time McNair, who split time between Nashville and Mississippi after he retired, was seen in public. He just missed slugging two home runs and was happy, smiling, seemingly as strong as ever and signing autographs for his fans. Two weeks later, the holiday celebrations were in full swing with picnics and barbecues when the stunning news spread throughout Nashville. Fisher

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be able to ignore back home in Florida. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now everywhere we look thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another Wimbledon trophy,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. Then she rolled her eyes and added with a smile, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not another one of those again.â&#x20AC;? After converting an overhead smash to finish the match, Williams tossed her racket away, bent backward, looked to the sky, shook her fists and screamed. She looked over at her family and friends in the guest box and flashed her fingers to indicate No. 13. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I hope I get the number right,â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know me, I tend to forget.â&#x20AC;? Williams served nine aces, broke three times and never faced a break point in nine service games. She finished the tournament without dropping a set. Williams, who has won five of the last eight major tournaments, moved ahead of Billie Jean King into sole possession of sixth place on the alltime list of womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grand Slam champions with 13, the most of any active woman player. Williams Associated Press also has five Australian Open titles, three U.S. Open wins and one at the French Open. Flowers rest on the grave site of former football palyer Steve McNair at After accepting the Venus Rosewater Dish from Griffith Cemetery near Mount Olive, Miss., on Saturday. The Fourth of the Duke of Kent with a curtsy, Williams turned July marks the one-year anniversary of McNairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s murder. to King, who was sitting in the Royal Box. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hey, Billie â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I got you,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is No. 13 learned of McNairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death steped his memorial service in for me now. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just amazing to able to be among ping off a plane in Kuwait with Nashville with thousands of such great people.â&#x20AC;? Eddie George being the first to others coming by to pay their King grinned and applauded. ring through after the coach got respects. A helicopter provided â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually my lucky number,â&#x20AC;? Williams said cell reception. live TV coverage while McNairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of 13. McNair and Sahel Kazemi body was moved to the church Margaret Smith Court leads the Grand Slam were found dead in the afterby hearse, and three of the four list with 24 titles, followed by Steffi Graf with noon in a condominium the local stations showed the service 22, Helen Wills Moody with 19 and Martina former quarterback shared with live. Navratilova and Chris Evert with 18 each. another man, separate from Thousands more said goodbye Williams said she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thinking about catching his home with his family. The in his home state of Mississippi. the greats ahead of her. roommate called another friend In his home town of Mount â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy to win 13,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You never know for help, and it was that man, Olive, state troopers helped what tomorrow brings. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy to have gotten Robert Gaddy, who dialed 911. direct traffic when large crowds this far. Who would have thought? It just takes a turned out to view his body. dream and a little work effort. ... Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just trying to A 9 mm semi-automatic pistol A man is in jail, sentenced to be Serena, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all that I can be.â&#x20AC;? was found underneath Kazemi, 2 1/2 years for selling Kazemi But King has no doubt how far Williams can go. and five days later the police the gun after her arrest. Phone â&#x20AC;&#x153;She can be the greatest ever if she keeps going,â&#x20AC;? chief announced Kazemi shot records released in recent King said. McNair as he dozed on a couch, months show that the man, Navratilova also believes Williams has many first in the head, then twice in Adrian Gilliam, and Kazemi more Grand Slams ahead of her. the chest and then again in the had talked more than 200 times â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the rate sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going, she certainly may catch other side of his head before and that Kazemi asked McNair me and Chris and Helen Wills Moody and who turning the gun on herself. for $2,000 hours before the knows, maybe even Steffi,â&#x20AC;? Navratilova said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The outpouring of grief spread shooting. just head and shoulders above everybody else, and to LP Field where McNair The revelations about McNairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s those are pretty broad shoulders sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got.â&#x20AC;? helped the Titans cement their private life havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changed how Posing for photographers, Serena held the trostatus in Tennessee by leading most people remember him. phy on the balcony above the club entrance, then the Titans to the 2000 Super â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will always remember him walked through the entrance and twirled and Bowl. 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Kamara shaped by childhood of bombs and bodies

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Watching the brutality of Sierra Leone’s civil war unfold in movie form in front of them, Michael Harrington turned to ask Kei Kamara if the frightful abductions and gruesome amputations were an accurate depiction of his childhood. Yes. The answer took Harrington aback, at least for a moment. He knew his friend and Kansas City Wizards teammate grew up in Sierra Leone, had dodged bullets and bodies as war swirled around him. Even so, Kamara’s easygoing nature and see-every-tooth smile buried the unimaginable life before this one deep below the surface, as if it belonged to someone else. Seeing it played out in the movie “Blood Diamond” with Kamara just a few feet away, drove it home, gave Harrington a deeper sense of the divergent paths that brought them to the couch that day. “It’s pretty shocking to me,” Harrington said. “We’ve been pretty good friends since he came to Kansas City and it’s crazy how we could both be sitting here at the time but grew up so differently. I obviously didn’t have to grow up with anything like that. It’s funny how the world shakes out sometimes.” Kamara’s journey started in 1990. That’s when his mother left for the United States in hopes of creating a better life for her children. Within a few months, civil war broke out in Sierra Leone, leaving Fatima Kamara no way of getting to her children. The separation would last nearly a decade. Kei (pronounced Kye) remembers the first jolt of war. He was 6, sitting with his classmates, just like any other day in the provinces. Then came an explosion. Smoke billowed. On the ground were two children, killed by the blast of a grenade. Tears flowed and wouldn’t stop, really, for another eight years. Over that time, Kamara experienced what no child should have to go through. Bombs. Tanks. Gunfire. Destroyed buildings. Fear. Death. Years of familiarity eventually

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Kansas City Wizards forward Kei Kamara, left, shields the ball from Philadelphia Union’s Stefani Miglioranzi during a MLS soccer game in Kansas City, Kan., in this June 10, 2010, file photo.

numbed the fear, allowing little Kei and his friends to walk past dead bodies without thinking, identify weapons fired in the distance by the sounds they made. “It got to a point where gunshots were like music, something you were used to,” he said. “We’d hear pop! pop! pop! and say what kind of gun it was, then the next minute there’d be maybe a big explosion and like, oh, that’s maybe a war tank.” Still, the fear was still there, even if experience cloaked it deep within his consciousness. Eventually, Kamara’s family became weary of war and decided to escape, leaving their hometown of Kenema for Freetown. The death and destruction only got worse in the capital city. To completely escape the bloodshed, Kamara and his family took a chance. Just 14 at the time, he boarded a fishing boat filled with

40 Africans and headed out to sea toward a coastal town with an airport. Keeping his head down and watching water seep through holes in the boat, Kamara floated toward what he hoped would be freedom. “You never know what’s a good time to leave, what’s going to be on the way while you’re going,” he said. “I don’t remember how long the ride was, but I do remember it was a huge relief when we got to the other side.” Kamara went from boat to plane, to Gambia, where he spent the next two years. Then came a trip to the U.S., a joyful reunion with his mother, and on to a new journey: to make a better life for himself through soccer. As a kid, Kamara wasn’t much of a player. He didn’t have the skill of his brothers, a small kid who never got picked for the bigger leagues in Kenema. War made it hard for any-

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one to play much anyway, buzzing bullets often keeping them inside for days at a time. But when he arrived in the U.S., Kamara sprouted, grew to a lean, muscular 6-foot-3. He worked hard at his game, too, eventually landing at Cal State-Dominguez Hills, where he was a third-team All-American as a senior. Kamara play well enough to earn a spot on the Columbus Crew’s reserve team in 2006 and played 17 games with the regulars the following season. He went on to play for San Jose and Houston, then was traded to Kansas City late last season. This year, Kamara has blossomed, become an in-the-air scoring threat who’s deceptive with the ball and tough to knock off it. Even with a YouTube-worthy whiff against the Los Angeles Galaxy — he missed from six inches and was called for a hand ball — Kamara has scored six goals in 12 games for the Wizards. “He’s somebody you can play into, but he’s also got some skill on him as well, so it makes him a very dynamic player,” Harrington said. “He can post up on you and he can also drive it at you a little bit, and obviously he’s been a pretty good goal scorer for us this year, finishing well. He brings a lot to the table for us.” And plenty of perspective. Growing up amid unfathomable cruelty and violence could have embittered Kamara, made him never want to step foot in Sierra Leone again. But Sierra Leone is home and what happened there in 11 years of civil war — mutilations, tens of thousands dead — is a part of him. So when given the chance to play for his country, Kamara jumped at it, joining the Sierra Leone 11 for World Cup a qualifier last year. Sierra Leone didn’t qualify for the first World Cup played in Africa, but the experience filled Kamara with pride, his eyes with tears as his country’s national anthem played. “It took me back to the past, where I was years ago,” Kamara said. “It seemed like I was just in Sierra Leone yesterday. I felt so blessed.” He still does.

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Dear Classified Guys, A few months ago I stumbled upon a great deal on a riding lawn tractor. I already had one, but I hate to pass up a good deal. It was an older model in terrific shape and only $175. I bought it, used it a few times and then put it in the shed. I had forgotten about it until my neighbor stopped over and asked to borrow my tractor because his broke. Remembering the spare, I offered to sell it to him for the same $175 I paid. He was thrilled to get it at first, but then the problems started. In the first week, one of the tires went flat. Then, a couple days later, he mentioned the clutch was slipping. That was followed by the electrical system that drained the battery. Last week I saw him riding a new one around the yard and when I waved and shouted, "hello", he didn't wave back. He appeared to be ignoring me, probably because of the tractor. I didn't sell him a lemon. I was just trying to help him out. Do you think he's going to hold a grudge?

Mowing a lawn can sometimes feel like it takes forever. However, Gary Hatter has taken driving a lawn tractor to a whole new level. He drove his lawn mower for 260 consecutive days around the country totaling up more than 14,500 miles. Gary started his trek on May 31, 2000 in Portland, Maine and drove through all 48 states, Canada and Mexico. On February 14, 2001 he finally arrived in Daytona Beach, Florida. The journey landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records.

make too much of this episode with your neighbor, you may want to stop over and talk with him. Cash: Maybe you can break the ice by asking to borrow his new tractor! Carry: Regardless of your conversation starter, the best way to resolve any conflict is to discuss the problem. In fact, you may find out that there is no problem at all. Maybe he just realized it was time for a new tractor. Or maybe he didn't see you while enjoying his new ride. It's amazing how many guys can get distracted by a shiny new lawn tractor! Cash: If for some reason your

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neighbor is holding a grudge, you will need to discuss it if you want to resolve the friendship. Try explaining that it worked when you used it and you didn't know about any of the issues he encountered. Most disagreements are caused by simple misunderstandings. Carry: It is possible that the issues were a result of the tractor being stored for a period of time or maybe they didn't surface until it was used significantly more. Cash: In any case, it's best if the two of you can work out any animosity. After all, you never know when you'll need to borrow his mower!

Getting enough exercise is good for your health, and fortunately many household chores can add to a good exercise program. For example, raking the lawn can burn about 280 calories every hour. That's equivalent to a 10 mph bicycle ride for the same time. Mowing the lawn with a push mower is even better, burning up to 387 calories/hour. And for those who like to ride the tractor, you're still in luck. Riding the mower can burn 148 calories per hour. That's just about enough to make up for the drink in your cup holder! •

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My neighbors Larry and Samantha have the most manicured lawn of everyone in the neighborhood. Despite Larry's lack of enthusiasm for mowing, he's out there every Saturday afternoon sweating to mow perfectly even rows in an effort to keep Samantha happy. That is, until last weekend when I looked over and saw Larry sitting on his patio enjoying a cool drink for the first time in years. Somewhat stunned, I decide to walk over. "Wow, Larry," I said. "I'm surprised to see you relaxing." "Well," he replied tossing me a drink. "It is a GREAT day! The sun is shining, the breeze is blowing and even better," he said lifting his sun glasses, "the lawnmower is broken!" (Thanks to Peter M.)

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F Black/white Border Collie green/black collar, 10 yrs. old. Lost 6/29 from Greenhill area. Call 828-288-7121 Large, white Huskey black eyes, green collar Neutered male May be in Spindale area. 828-625-9253 Male Boxer Brindle color with camo collar. Lost 6/27 from Sandy Level area. Call 828-447-0227

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Male Pug Found 6/30 on Westwood Dr. in Forest City. Call 245-7050 or 447-8026 White male dog with collar and chain. Found 6/25 in Spindale. Call 287-8070

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Clinical Care Manager We are currently seeking an RN to supervise a team of home health RN's, therapists and aides. Recent home health clinical experience and a current RN license in SC required, prefer BSN. Management exp. preferred. Must be organized & have excellent communication skills. We offer medical and dental insurance, retirement plan and paid time off. Email resume to careers@interim healthcarecares.com. EOE

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General Help

Drivers Needed Professional Transportation Inc. is seeking local drivers for 7-passenger mini-vans in the Bostic NC area. Drug Screen, driving record and criminal backgound check required. 1-800-471-2440 Reference 27 Forest City Diner now taking applications for part and full time positions Mon., Wed., Fri. 11A-2P. 1 year experience a must. Dishwashers, prep cooks, line cooks, servers, busboys, hostess/cashier. Background check and drug test. 146 E. Main St., FC

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Immediate Opening for hands-on working Manager for small grocery store/gas station in Lake Lure area. Previous retail management experience is REQUIRED. Also hiring store clerks all shifts. EOE. Email resume to wittmer1@bellsouth.net or fax resume to 904-529-7590 or call 1-800-301-2770

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Allergy Partners of the Foothills, 296 Oak St. Spindale, NC has an immediate opening for a part time front office receptionist Centricity PM & EMR exp. a plus. Mail resume to 98 Willow Lane Spartanburg, SC 29307

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Caring Christian Lady will keep children ages 6 weeks 4 yrs old 1st or 2nd shift References available if needed Call 828-245-6175

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Caroleen Baptist Church is seeking part time minister of youth and children. Send resume to Caroleen Baptist Church, POB 489, Caroleen, NC 28019

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Salon Space Available Space available in upscale salon for motivated stylist and nail tech. Prime location! Long standing business community. Well-established client base. Serious inquiries only 429-5807 or 289-0463

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Yorkie Puppies Health guarantee $450 and up 828-625-8612 or 828-980-2219

Pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 44A-40, various items of personal property contained in warehouse(s) listed below will be sold at public auction at Jones and Company, 291 S. Main St., Rutherfordton, NC at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Sale is being made to satisfy the warehouse lien on said goods for storage charges due and unpaid. Due notice has been given. Unit(s): 21-Morine Curtis, 79-Shawn McMillan, 18-Jennifer Mote, 31-Robert Moore 291 S. Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 828-287-4600

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Nursery Stock

FOR SALE Blueberry, kiwi, thornless blackberry and grape plants Was $10.98 Now $5 per gal/ pot! Delivery avail. cell# 828-980-3690

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0605 Real Estate for Rent 2,000sqft. Professional Office $1600/mo. 1600sqft. woodworking shop $600/mo. located on Oakland Rd. 828-286-3671

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Unfurnished Apartments

Creekside Crossing Apartments Taking applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments! Located at: 450 West Street, Spindale, NC 828-288-3738 Tuesday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm 55+ or 45+ if handicapped or disabled SECTION 8 WELCOME Certified Energy Star units allows for 5% discount on electric services. Equal Housing Opportunity! Disability accessible units. Professionally managed by Partnership Property Management, an equal opportunity employer and provider.

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Homes for Rent

2BR 1BA House in Spindale. Cent. h/a, range, refrig. No Pets! $450/mo. + ref's & dep. Call 429-4323 Brick 3 bedroom home Central gas heat and air Large rooms, garage, laundry room in partial basement fenced back yard. Within walking distance to town and shopping. Excellent family home. $795/mth. Rentals Unlimited 245-7400 Newly Remodeled 2BR/1BA home in FC. $475/mo. Call Scott McCall 828-447-7222

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Mobile Homes for Rent

2BR/ 2BA on private lot in Sandy Mush area. Central H/A appliances furnished $525/mo. + $525 dep References required

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Mobile Homes for Rent

3BR/2BA DW on 1 acre. Close to Duke Power Plant. $62,500 Owner financing with DP! Call 657-4430 4BR/2BA DW on 1 acre. Spindale area $69,900 Owner financing with DP! Call 657-4430 Nice 2 Bedroom/1 Bath near Bostic in family oriented park. Range, refrig., central heat/air. Deposit & references req. $350/mo. Senior discount. Call 248-1909 Taylor Rd. in Rfdtn. 2BR/1BA, stove, refrig., washer, dryer $325/mo. + $325 dep. No pets. 287-2511

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FREE STANDING BLDG 1800 sqft. Chimney Rock Rd., Rfdtn. $165K 828-287-0779

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NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., waves to fans as he drives past the grandstands after winning the Subway Jalapeno 250 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Friday, July 2. Associated Press

Earnhardt ends streak By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — It had been 85 points races since Dale Earnhardt Jr. made it to Victory Lane. The end of the drought finally came at Daytona International Speedway, in the famed No. 3 car, in race that honored his late father and stirred emotions to even the most stoic NASCAR fan. Earnhardt raced to his first victory since 2008 on Friday night, driving a tribute car to his father in the Nationwide Series race. It was Earnhardt’s first points win since his Sprint Cup Series victory at Michigan in 2008, and his first Nationwide win since Michigan in 2006. His celebration was subdued. “I was just relieved,” he said. “Victory Lane’s like when you’re a little kid and you’ve got a tree house or you and your buddies got a clubhouse in the woods. That’s what Victory Lane is to me, and I like going there. You miss it really bad, but you know it’s there and you can get back there again if you try really hard. “It’s not gone, but it’s very difficult to get into. Every time I win, I just soak it up like a sponge.” Earnhardt took the lead on pit road under caution with 26 laps to go Friday night in the Nationwide race. Running a No. 3 Chevrolet with a Wrangler paint scheme to honor his father’s induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Earnhardt brought his loyal fans to their feet for the final sprint to the checkered flag. “I was so worried that I wasn’t going to win, because nothing but winning was good enough,” Earnhardt said. “If you didn’t win, what a waste of time. I worked hard to try to win it, not only for Daddy, I am proud of him going into the Hall of Fame, and he would be proud of this, I’m sure. “Just all his fans. He had so many great fans. Not just mine. This is for his fans. Hopefully, they enjoyed this.” Paul Menard’s wreck with four laps to go put the outcome in jeopardy, and Earnhardt, the leader, decided not to pit under the caution. On old tires, he had to hold off Joey Logano and a slew of Cup regulars. Tony Eury Jr., Earnhardt’s cousin and crew chief, was overcome with emotion as Earnhardt crossed the finish line.

“We lost everything here,” Eury said softly. “To come back with that number and do this, it means everything.” Dale Earnhardt was killed in a last-lap accident in the 2001 Daytona 500. Earnhardt Jr. agreed to drive the No. 3, his father’s famed number, with the Wrangler paint scheme that the elder Earnhardt made famous and drove to one of his seven Cup championships. The promotion celebrated last month’s inaugural Hall of Fame induction ceremony and was a collaboration with Richard Childress, who owns the rights to the No. 3 and was Earnhardt’s car owner, Earnhardt’s widow, Teresa, and JR Motorsports. “I was so worried that I wasn’t going to win,” Earnhardt said in Victory Lane. “Nothing but a win was good enough. It’s emotional, I’m proud of myself, I’m proud of what I’ve done with this group. It was trying emotionally to put it together.” It was Earnhardt’s third time driving the No. 3 since his father’s death, and he said this week he wouldn’t do it again — which he reiterated from Victory Lane. “This is it. No more 3 for me,” he said. Logano, who pushed Earnhardt on the final restart, finished second in a Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota and considered in the closing laps how unpopular beating Earnhardt would have been. “I probably gained a lot of fans tonight by pushing the 3 to victory, but I’d much rather be in Victory Lane,” Logano said. “It’s cool to see the 3 in Victory Lane at Daytona. It’s really neat. A lot of people thought they would never see that again.” Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was third in a Ford for Roush-Fenway Racing. Brad Keselowski was fourth in a revamped Dodge Challenger for Penske Racing, while Kevin Harvick — the driver who replaced Earnhardt following his death — was fifth in a Chevrolet from Kevin Harvick Inc. Defending race winner Clint Bowyer was sixth and was followed by Kyle Busch and Ryan Newman. Brian Ickler and Steve Arpin, driving a JR Motorsports car, rounded out the top 10. The race was the first of four this season for revamped Nationwide Series cars — NASCAR’s attempt to give the second-tier series its own identity.

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CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers used their homecourt advantage to convince LeBron James to give them a few more years to win an NBA title. Hoping the comforts of home will sway James to stay, the Cavs made their presentation to the brightest star of this summer’s star-studded free agent class Saturday. Following their meeting, which lasted a little more than one hour, general manager Chris Grant was pleased with the visit. “We had a very good meeting with LeBron and his group,” Grant said. “We had fun and it was very interactive. We know LeBron well. I would characterize it as positive.” The Cavs’ entourage, which included new coach Byron Scott, made the three-block drive to James’ downtown business offices to make their homespun pitch to the mega free agent. Hundreds of fans lined the sidewalks outside IMG headquarters with many holding signs saying “Home” and some throwing powder in the air to mimic James’ signature pregame routine. As the Cavs departed, the Bulls’ delegation arrived for their meeting — the last one scheduled with James and his advisors. Owner Jerry Reinsdorf, general manager Gar Forman, vice president of basketball operations John Paxson and new coach Tom Thibodeau showed up at 1:15 p.m. dressed business casual in sport coats. Unlike the other suitors, the Bulls did not cart any visual aids or equipment. They met for three hours, a day after they sat down with Dwyane Wade for the second time since free agency opened, before leaving in two SUVs to a chorus of boos from Cleveland fans who were waiting outside. Chicago is hoping the chance to follow Michael Jordan’s larger-thanlife legacy — and a roster featuring rising star guard Derrick Rose — will lure James to the Windy City. Wearing a black T-shirt and shorts, James showed up less than two minutes after the Cavs, arriving in a silver sedan before heading upstairs to the eighth floor to listen to the Cavs. Scott was accompanied by Grant, owner Dan Gilbert and assistant GM Lance Blanks. The Cavs were the fifth team to visit with James, following New Jersey, New York, Miami and the Los Angeles Clippers. While those teams could offer James millions and, in some cases, a better roster, none of

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Free agent LeBron James, left, leaves steps out of an elevator at the International Management Group headquarters in Cleveland on Saturday after meeting with officials from the Cleveland Cavaliers in the morning and the Chicago Bulls in the afternoon.

them had seven years invested in the 25-year-old and none could guarantee him that leaving home would bring him a championship. With James as their leader, the Cavs made it to the playoffs in each of the past five years. But despite having the league’s best regular-season record, they fell short of a title, losing this year to the Boston Celtics in the second round. Cleveland can offer $30 million more than any other team on a maximum-length contract, but James has said his only goal is to win championships. The Cavs share his vision. “We’ve done some amazing things the last five years,” Grant said. “We won a lot of games and went deep into the playoffs, but we’re not satisfied with anything we’re doing. We think it’s pretty incredible that LeBron chose to have these meetings in Cleveland, at his home.” Grant politely declined to address any questions for the media gathered on the sidewalks outside IMG.

Bobcats G Henderson eyes turnaround season By MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer

ORLANDO, Fla. — Only one other 2009 first-round pick who wasn’t injured or playing overseas played fewer minutes as a rookie than Gerald Henderson. It’s left him so motivated to earn a spot in Charlotte’s rotation next season that he’s been in the gym nearly constantly this summer. The near scratch golfer hasn’t even the hit links since the season ended, and is spending the Independence Day weekend at the Bobcats’ summerleague camp. “You get used to your whole career being in a season and getting your minutes and playing and contributing,” Henderson said. “Obviously, as a competitor, as a basketball player, it gets at you a little bit.” How insignificant was Henderson? His most notable moment of his rookie season came when he beat new owner Michael Jordan in a game of H-O-R-S-E at the end of a shootaround. Grainy video made its way to TV and the Internet, the first time many fans had spotted Henderson since his days at Duke. “I got a lot of time to sit there and watch and learn a lot of things,” Henderson said. “Definitely with this summer league, it will be good for me to just get more reps. Just get out there playing with the guys and get myself more ready for the NBA game.” The son of former NBA player Gerald Henderson Sr. had hoped to overcome coach Larry Brown’s reluctance to use rookies. The 12th overall pick came in with a Duke pedigree, an NBA-ready body and a strong reputation as a solid defender. None of it mattered. With Brown instead going with veterans Flip Murray, Stephen Graham and Larry Hughes as Stephen Jackson’s backup at shooting guard, Henderson appeared in just 43 games for 355 minutes. Only Byron Mullens, who played in 13 games and 54 minutes with Oklahoma City, played less among

active first-round rookies. Mullens, though, some in the NBA Development League, something Henderson declined to do. He spent most of the season at the end of the bench, often in street clothes as one of Charlotte’s three inactive players. Henderson didn’t complain to Brown, saying he’s always been a guy to “be seen, not heard.” But Henderson did sound off to assistant coach Dave Hanners, who was happy to hear it. “I hate a kid that says, ’OK’ and is resigned to the fact that I’m not going to play,” Hanners said. “A kid that kind of fights it a little bit and always says to you, ’What else can I work on? What else can I do? How am I going to get another minute here, another minute there?’ That’s the kind of kid you want to have around because he wants to get better, he wants to play.” After shooting just 36 percent from the field an 21 percent from 3-point range, Henderson has plenty to work on. He’s spent the past month doing dribbling drills with chairs in a gym in Philadelphia, his hometown. He’s been shooting and playing against buddy Wayne Ellington of Minnesota and other NBA players. He’s been with the Bobcats’ summer camp since Thursday, and will play in the Orlando summer league next week. “He needs to be able to put the ball down on the floor a little more consistently, a little better,” said Bobcats assistant Dave Hanners, who is coaching the summer league team. “Be a little better going places with the basketball. Be a little more consistent with his shooting.” The Bobcats need Henderson to contribute next season. Murray was traded last season, and Hughes and Graham are free agents. With Jordan saying he won’t get the Bobcats’ payroll into luxury tax territory, Henderson’s role will almost certainly increase. It’s why Henderson has put away the golf clubs for the summer. “This year,” he said, “will be a really big year for me.”

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Today is the day we Americans shout it from the mountain top “I’m Proud to be An American,” and bellow out with the best of them, “Born in the USA” and stand tall in a church house singing, “God Bless America.” And I hum right now, “This Land is Your Land, This Land Is My Land” from a fourth grade music class. Independence Day — in 1775, people in New England began fighting the British for their independence and on July 2, 1776, the Congress secretly voted for independence from Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence was first published two days later on July 4, 1776. It was John Adams who gave a description of how Independence Day should be celebrated. In a letter to his wife Abigail on July 3, 1776, he suggested there be “pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations” throughout the United States. Go, John. We have surely taken on your suggestions. The cover story in the July edition of “Readers Digest” shares “100 things we love about our country.” On that note, here’s a few things I love about Rutherford County: n Freedom to worship at the church house of my choice; n Clean mountain streams and small hidden creeks for fishing and skipping rocks; n Chimney Rock State Park, the Rocky Broad River and the awesome beauty of a sunset sitting in a boat on Lake Lure; n A clear view of the mountains from right here at the foothills of the Blue Ridge and two hours away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park; n The rolling hills and mountains of Golden Valley and Sunshine, and Cane Creek; the historic areas of Cliffside, the small town atmosphere of Rutherfordton, Spindale, Forest City, Ellenboro, Bostic, Ruth, Chimney Rock and Lake Lure; n The road side stands with fresh produce, fruit, hot dogs and even homemade ice cream, all at affordable prices. n Walking through the Rutherford County Senior Center, stopping here and there for a chat with some of the finest and wisest among us; n Seeing the smiles of little children decked out in their red, white and blues waving their small hand held American Flags — this holiday’s greatest symbol. n Apple pie, baseball and hot dogs, we have it all right here and thanks to all of you who make these great American traditions happen. You’re the best. n And this institution, this Daily Courier, where we can exercise freedom of the press in one of the finest award-winning daily newspapers anywhere in the country. Some of the best people in the world have called Rutherford County home for a lifetime and more and more people are discovering what we have known all along. Many discovered us as vacationers and decided right then and there, they’ve live here some day. Take a country road, as suggested by John Denver, and discover some of the country’s greatest scenery and take time to enjoy the ride in the land of the free and yes, the home of the brave.

All 31 flags – each from a different period in America’s history – hang in a round at the House of Flags Museum in Columbus in neighboring Polk County. According to the museum’s board of directors, it is the only official house of flags in the United States. Below, a flag given to families during World War II. Each star represented a member of the family who was at war.

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you can see Polk County Museum features U.S., state and other flags Text by Allison Flynn Photos by Garrett Byers

istory buffs and others probably expect to find a collection of state and U.S. flags in a museum in Washington, D.C. But according to members of the Polk County Memorial VFW Post 9116 in Columbus, the only official House of Flags Museum isn’t in the nation’s capitol – but nestled at the heart of this Western North Carolina county. House of Flags Museum was created by George Scofield. It was during a parade Scofield realized people didn’t take off their hats or place their hands over their hearts as the U.S. flag came past them. He decided to create a museum that would preserve not only flags, but the heritage of the nation as well. “We’ve been here since 2002,” said House of Flags Board Member Paul Sutherland. “George got a fire in his belly to do this.” Opened in a temporary location behind the Green Creek Fire Department, the museum became a 501(c)3 organiztion in 2005. Sutherland said there is now enough money to move the museum to its permanent home in downtown Columbus. Since its beginning, the museum’s collection has grown to include more than 300 flags. “We have old, new, historical .... people donate all kinds of flags,” Sutherland said. There are even military flags, religious flags and state flags – and something a little more unusual. “I was a two-star rear admiral in the Navy. That’s my flag,” Sutherland said, pointing. Board member Frank Ortiz pointed to the next display,

House of Museum Board of Directors Member Frank Ortiz explains this unique display of flags that were donated by an old military pal’s wife.

which featured small, plastic and canvas flags representing different countries around the world. They were made and donated to the museum by the wife of a friend who served in Korea with Ortiz. “Some of the guys had heard about the museum and I set up a tour for them,” Ortiz said. “One of the wives, to pass the time, made those.” Sutherland paused at a display of Revolutionary War period flags and pointed to a red cap atop a pole. “Do you know what that is?” he asked. The red cap is a liberty cap, he explained, and it was a symbolic head accessory that dates back to about 350 B.C. It was worn by men and placed atop poles during the Revolutionary War to symbolize freedom. Flags from the Revolutionary period Please see Flags, Page 8C

House of Flags Mission Statement The mission of the House of Flags Museum is to provide a unique tourist destination in North Carolina dedicated to nurturing and promoting patriotism, flag etiquette, and historical understanding of the evolution of our Nation’s flag through flag displays and a variety of educational programs and activities for all visitors. The purpose of the House of Flags Museum is to properly display a unique and comprehensive historical collection of over 300 United States, military, state, and international flags including all 27 full-size official U.S. flags from 1776 to 1960, and to provide educational experiences to elementary school children, high school students, and adults of all ages.

2C — The Sunday Courier, Forest City, NC, Sunday, July 4, 2010

Out & About

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Car wash for dad

A helping hand

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The Rev. Webby Williams and Mary B. Mullen Bible Camp Director Yvonne Gordon pose for a photo together while riding around the camp grounds looking at the renovations being carried out by volunteer church youth groups. Williams and Gordon were on hand each day of the renovation to provide lemonade and a full lunch to the volunteers. The bible camp is located off Freemantown Road in Lake Lure.

During a recent budget meeting with the Rutherford County Commissioners, Rutherford County Heritage Planner Jerry Stensland presented information on proposed improvements at parks in Rutherford County, including one at Ray Henson Memorial Park in Cliffside. Stensland said of a children’s climbing area, “This is a cool looking bug, but I think his best days are behind him.”

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Mia Elliott and Kendell Greene’s three-yearold class at The Learning Tree had a car wash for Father’s Day. The class chose to wash their dad’s vehicles as a way of doing something special for them.

A newly retired Frankie McWhorter was spotted on the sidewalk of a new pawn shop in downtown Rutherfordton Wednesday afternoon standing in front of a displaying of fishing

rods and reels. Going fishing, Frankie? As one of the state’s tourism officers, she certainly has a great idea where the good fishing streams are. Good luck. Spindale Commissioner Nancy Walker’s comments about a suggestion to close the town library to save money, “This room will be packed if you close the library,” she said. No commissioner was in favor of closing one of the town’s greatest assets. “I’ve never seen so many people on the streets of Spindale,” long time resident Tommy Hardin, town commissioner, said Monday night about the goat festival in May that drew about 5,000 visitors.

“And the star-spangled banner

forever shall wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!” – Francis Scott Key

As we celebrate Independence Day, we are once again reminded that freedom is not free. Just as America fought for independence in 1776, American troops continue to defend freedom around the world today. July Fourth is a day to honor the men and women who have sacrificed so much to protect our liberty. It’s a day to proudly celebrate our great country and the ideals it represents.

Happy Birthday, America – let freedom ring forever!

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Out & About

Kids and Cops

Cool treat on a hot day

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Hayden Phillips, 3, takes a ride with Rutherford County Sherrif Jack Conner during the Kids and Cops event held last Friday in Forest City at Dunbar Park. Below, Chris Francis of the Lake Lure Police Department hands Amelia Harris, 5, a junior officer badge sticker during Kids and Cops event.

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Children at Alexander Daycare and Preschool have been having weekly visits from the ice cream truck. Here Madison Suttle, T.J. Allred and Kalani Tacke unwrap their cold treats to enjoy on a hot day.

Camp Invention

That’s all, folks At the conclusion of the Isothermal Board of Trustees meeting last Tuesday, Glenda Scruggs was given the opportunity to bang the gavel. Scruggs served as secretary to the president for 38 years and retired Wednesday. Allison Flynn/ Daily Courier

Junior Counselor Lindsey Bailey (bottom left) is helping Karley Bailey, Carter McKinney, and Wes Leverett with their invention. Above, Carter McKinney and Kristen McBrayer search through the recyclables looking for items to use to create their invention. Jessica Osborne/Daily Courier

The Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees met Tuesday for the primary purpose of honoring retired administrative assistant to the board and President Myra Johnson, Glenda Scruggs. Because Scruggs is in charge of preparing the board’s agenda and supplementary materials, board chair James Hutchins feared Scruggs would figure out the meeting was about honoring her. “We figured the best way to get it done was to pretend to have a real meeting,” Hutchins said during the luncheon, saying it was time to get down to business. “So now we are to the pretend part.” During a presentation of policy revisions, President Myra Johnson turned to ask “Does anyone else hear bells?” After receiv-

ing confirmation that someone’s cell phone was ringing, Johnson said “If not, I wanted you all to know it was my time.” At the conclusion of the meeting, Scruggs was presented a gift from the board and was instructed to spend it on herself. She said she’d never been able to do that before, that usually something came up or that her children needed something. “Don’t tell them you have it,” said Stephen Matheny, vice president of administrative services. Board members Shay Hahn and Jacqueline Godlock volunteered to take Scruggs shopping. And after 38 years of placing the gavel out for the board’s chair, Scruggs got to take her turn pounding it, declaring the meeting adjourned.

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Weddings

Engagements

Huckabee and Ormand joined in matrimony

Jesi Leigh Ormand and Brent Norman Huckabee were married Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Bostic. Paul White officiated at the 5 p.m. ceremony. Pianist Becky Boone and soloist Barbara Alexander provided music. The bride was given in marriage by her father and stepfather. She wore a strapless chiffon gown with train, pearls and crystal beadwork. She wore a chapel-length veil with a pearl tiara, crystal necklace and bracelet. She carried a bouquet of gerber daisies, sunflowers and cascading ivy. The bride chose Maria Hudson of Ellenboro as matron of honor and Ashlie Hudson of Henrietta as maid of honor. They wore orange chiffon gowns and carried bouquets of sunflowers and gerber daisies. Bridesmaids were the bridegroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister, heather Huckabee of Bostic, and the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cousins, Haylee Champion of Caroleen and Raven Champion of Ellenboro. They wore dresses identical to the honor attendants. The bridegroom chose Don Tessnear of Bostic as best man. Groomsmen were Darrell Bostic, Adam Murray and Justin Early, all of Bostic, and Eric Dukes of Forest City. Flower girls were Kaitlyn Champion and Gelica Champion and ringbearer was Kelden Bostic. A reception was held at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Each table was decorated with either a pink, lime, aqua or yellow runner. Assorted flower arrangements in glass vases with votives were on each table. An orange three-tiered cake with hot pink flowers was served. Assisting were Ellie Ruff, Ashley Suttles, Donna Hoyle, Morgan Hoyle and Wayne Smith.

Deaton, Erwood Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Deaton of Forest City announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Deaton, to Tommy Erwood, son of Pam Givens of Forest City and Tommy Erwood Sr. of Spartanburg, S.C. An Oct. 9, 2010, wedding is planned at Goodeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek Baptist Church. The couple plan to live in Forest City after their marriage. Amanda Deaton and The bride-elect is Tommy Erwood a 2006 graduate of Chase High School and a 2010 graduate of Isothermal Community College. She is currently pursuing her bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in elementary education through East Carolina University. She is employed as a teacher at Alexander Daycare and Preschool. The future bridegroom is a 2008 graduate of Chase High School. He is currently employed at Wal-mart.

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Mrs. Brent Norman Huckabee

The bride is the daughter of Willie Ormand of Forest City and Grady and Maria Hudson of Ellenboro. She is a 2007 graduate of East Rutherford High School and is employed by BB&T. The bridegroom is the son of Don Huckabee of Forest City and Bonita Houser of Bostic. He is a 2006 graduate of East Rutherford High School and is a self-employed auto mechanic. After a wedding trip to Clearwater, Fla., the couple live in Bostic.

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Dr. Patricia London of Concord and Dan and Gina Shuping of Kannapolis announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Dare Shuping to Charles â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chadâ&#x20AC;? Zoran Flack IV, son of Tripp and Angela Flack of Forest City. A Sept. 25, 2010, wedding is planned at The Biltmore Estate in Lauren Shuping and Chad Flack Asheville. The bride-elect is a graduate of N.C. State University with a BA in communication-public relations and a minor in event planning. She is employed by Pardee Hospital as a public relations and marketing specialist. The future bridegroom is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in exercise and sports science. He is employed by Main Street Financial Group as a group benefits consultant.

Anniversaries Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; celebrate 50

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Stella Wright, a resident of Fair Haven, celebrated her 102nd birthday June 18, 2010, with a party that included 36 family and friends. A native of Cleveland County, she moved to Rutherford County after she was married and worked as a homemaker and farmer. When asked what the secret to a long life is, Stella replied â&#x20AC;&#x153;hard work.â&#x20AC;?

New Arrivals

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Jennifer Bridges and James Hunter of Spindale, a son, Derick James Hunter, June 24.

Darcy Dupree of Rutherfordton and Christina Stott of Union Mills, a daughter Ariel Nicole Dupree, June 22.

Mr. and Mrs. Carlos A. Mast of Rutherfordton, a daughter, LaNora Katelyn Mast, June 25.

Dorlanda Campbell of Henrietta and Michael Barnette of Chesnee, S.C., a daughter, Natalie Lorena Barnette, June 22.

David and Natosha Player of Rutherfordton, a daughter, Mazie Paige Player, June 25.

Harley Rice and Tara Rice of Ellenboro, a Grady Wright and Summer Six of Ellenboro, son, Kaden Lane Rice, June 27. a son, Dallas Allen Steven Wright, June 24.

J.C. Thomas and Mary Ellen Thomas celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 1, 2010. Mrs. Thomas is the former Mary Ellen Lance. The couple was married July 1, 1960, in Arden. The coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children are Jeff Thomas of Ellenboro, Kenny Thomas of Enka and Rick Thomas of Mills River. They have 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

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Faculty, staff and administrators who retired from Rutherford County Schools during the 2009-2010 year were honored recently with a dinner at Cool Springs Administrative office. Contributed photo

Rutherford County Schools honors retirees recently

Rutherford County Schools recently honored faculty, staff and administrators who retired during the 20092010 year. Retirees include: Chase High – Jimmie Lail East High – Connie Mills, Pam Pilgrim East Middle – Mattie Burcham, Judy Gettys, Ellenboro Elementary – Robert Church, Stephanie

Hawk, Susan Johnson, Mary McDonald, Brenda Murray, Truett Murray, Steve Toney Forest City- Dunbar Elementary – Deborah Adkins, Hazel Yvonne Buckner, Teresa Crow, Sherry Davidson, Alice Ellis, Deana Jarrett, Mary Phillips, Mary Skipper, Barbara Thornton, Kathy Tuttle, Johnnie Wilkerson Forrest Hunt Elementary –

Rebecca Dorsey Harris Elementary – Ann Gibson, Robin Moss, Connie Pearl, Sarah Pruette, Anne Rollins, Mount Vernon-Ruth Elementary – Helen Matheny Pinnacle Elementary – Sandra Aldrich, Susan Keever, Michael Scoggin, Louise Wyss, Rutherford Opportunity Center – Pam Childers,

R-S Central High – Samuel Metcalf, Martha Jones, Johnny Sisk, R-S Central Middle – Patricia Hooper, Ernest Hunt, Carol Patterson, Rutherfordton Elementary – Katie Hamilton, Doris Hutchins, Joseph Jones, Virginia Meader, Nan Morris, Brenda Vaughn Spindale Elementary – Denise Smith

Sunshine Elementary – Carleen Ferris, Sandy Hollifield, Gail VanDyke Cool Springs Administrative Office – Dorothy Carson, Robin Davis, Janine Dodson, John Kinlaw, Jean Litaker, Rutherford County Schools Maintenance – Johnny Goforth, Jack C. Hoyle, William Keith Jones, Danny Morris

Crowe named Layman winner

Rutherford County Schools recently selected its 2010 Layman’s Teacher of the Year. Receiving the honors was Ann Crowe, a fifth grade teacher at Mount Vernon-Ruth Elementary. The award is presented annually to a teacher from the R-S Central district, and the purpose of the project is to recognize annually the contribution of an outstanding classroom teacher as measured by seven criteria, which are: n Demonstrates exceptional skill and dedication to the art of teaching. n Possesses superior ability to inspire love of learning in students of all backgrounds and capabilities. n Makes maximum use of the resources at hand and accepts limitations of resources when necessary. n Has the respect of students, coworkers and parents. n Has the ambition to keep abreast of developments in the profession. n Visualizes desired educational goals and has the professional integrity to strive to accomplish them. n Maintains poise and dignity in handling difficult situations. Crowe received a check for $1,000 for her personal use.

Reunions East Rutherford Class of 2000

The East Rutherford Class of 2000 will hold a reunion Sept. 18. For details, please contact Amber Guffey Fowler at 289-1766 or visit the class’ Facebook page.

Chase High Band Alumni

The Chase High School Trojan Band will hold an alumni dinner for anyone who has ever been a member in September. For information, contact Band Director Michael Henderson at mhenderson@rcsnc.org.

Duke Energy and Shaw representatives are pictured in front of play structure purchased and installed using Duke funding at Cliffside Elementary last school year. Pictured are Terry Gray, Bobby Smith, Sandy Tallant, Cliffside Principal Jason Byrd and Rick Roper. Below, students use computers in the Open Lab funded by Duke Energy.

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Duke, Shaw recognized for contributions to school Duke Energy and Shaw representatives were recently at Cliffside School for recognitions of their contributions to benefit the school. All students and staff assembled in the auditorium as Principal Jason Byrd introduced and recognized the representatives and companies for their generosity. The faculty and students gave Duke and Shaw representatives a “thank you” followed by roaring applause. Byrd then took representatives on a tour of the newly opened computer lab, playground and classrooms with Promethean Interactive whiteboards. This school year Duke and Shaw each purchased one Promethean Interactive Whiteboard for installation in two classes. These contributions enabled Cliffside to complete their goal of having this interactive tool in every classroom. Last school year Duke Energy contributed $44,000 that was used to purchase computers now used in an extra “open lab” for students and teachers to access. These funds were also used to purchase a play structure and playground area for kindergarten and first grade students. The local Duke Energy plant and employees continue to help in other ways than these projects. Duke

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Ceremony held for nurse aides

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Evening Class

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Afternoon Class

SPINDALE – Forty-seven students completed Nurse Aide I training and were honored at a graduation ceremony at Isothermal Community College recently. The ceremony, which included students from three classes, was held in the Library Auditorium. The audience was welcomed by Donna Hood, dean of Continuing Education at Isothermal. A student from each class addressed the audience. The morning class was represented by Tonda Putnam. Ben McDaniel spoke for the afternoon class and Tina Guadagno spoke for the evening class. The students received their pins from instructors Deborah Ledbetter, Judy Baynard and June Steele. All of the instructors are registered nurses. The graduates of the morning class are Kinshasa Brown, Jackie Collins, Stephanie Cortez, Angel Flack, Annastasia Hill, Tonya Jackson, Wanda Mears, Sarah Pitman, Tonda Putnam, Alyssa Ryan, Leslie Spurlock, Laren Starnes, Megan Terwilliger, Michael Tessnear, Cathy Trinks, Michelle Wood and Evelyn Wright. The graduates of the afternoon class are Chelsey Abrams, Lisa Austin, Matthew Bray, Ashley Chapman, Savannah Jones, Shandia Mapp, Ben McDaniel, Taneicia McSwain, Peter Moeslinger, Stephanie Purnell, Karmella Robertson, Brian Short, Heather Sullens and Brandi Vickers. The graduates of the evening class are Susan Baer, Vicki Brooks, Jacquelyn Burns, Sherry Carpenter, Jamie Grondahl, Tina Guadagno, Brittany Hardin, Elizabeth Hobson, Kimberly Dawn Holt, Angela Keller, Gina Denise Lingelbach, Lorana Martinez, Shannon McCool, Kelsey Radford, Gary Roberson and Mae Ellen Turner. Before closing the ceremony, Hood thanked several people and organizations for supporting the program and event, including: White Oak Manor, Rutherfordton; Mrs. Jack Jenkins, Gideon Association; Jay Coomes, who helped with the sound system; and Patsy Pennington, Nurse Aide coordinator. For more information on the Nurse Aide I program, contact Pennington at 286-3636, ext. 395.

Class Notes Wofford announces dean’s list SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Dr. David S. Wood, senior vice president of academic affairs and dean of Wofford College, has announced the Dean’s List students for the Spring 2010 Semester, including: Rutherfordton – Morgan Michelle Parrish Shelby – Benjamin Charles Wright To be named to the Dean’s List a student must be enrolled for at least 12 semester hours of graded courses and attain a semester grade point average of 3.6 or higher.

Dawkins receives doctorate

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Morning Class

CISRC announces mentor training opportunities

Communities in Schools of Rutherford County will offer mentor training beginning in August.

lows: n Tuesday, Aug. 3 – Forest City-Dunbar Elementary, Forest City

In preparation for the new school year and in an effort to make the training a bit easier for everyone, CISRC has scheduled three sessions in three area schools. Training will be three hours, from 9 a.m. to noon, the first week of August. Trainings will be held as fol-

n Wednesday, Aug. 4 – Ellenboro Elementary, Ellenboro n Thursday, Aug. 5 – Pinnacle Elementary, Gilkey Even if you have been a mentor in the past, it offers a chance to brush up on your skills in work-

ing with children. The sessions promise to be lively and fun as you learn the challenges and rewards of mentoring. There is no charge for the training and it does not commit you to being a mentor. Please email execdir@ RutherfordCIS.org or call Charlotte Ware Epley at 2880228 or 748-6029 to reserve your seat at the location of your choice.

Beth Dawkins, daughter of James and Tinnie Dawkins, recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a doctorate of philosophy in education. Beth is a native of Rutherford County and a 1995 graduate of East Rutherford High School. She was a Beth Dawkins McNair ROPE Award recipient and a peer tutor with the McNair Jumpstart program. Beth conducted her dissertation research in three Rutherford County Elementary Schools, Forest City-Dunbar, Spindale Elementary and Forrest Hunt. Dr. Janet Mason, superintendent of schools, and Steven Helton, director of elementary curriculum, were instrumental in helping her work with the schools. Beth earned a master’s degree in early childhood education from the University of Florida in 2004. Subsequently, Beth taught pre-kindergarten for one year in Guadalajara, Mexico. Beth has also worked with school systems in Albania, Eastern Europe, and authored a children’s book in Albanian and English languages. She also worked with UNICEF in Pretoria, South Africa, to improve education and schools for underprivileged children. While studying at UNC, Beth taught graduate and undergraduate level courses in education.

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Truth of marriage will tarnish man’s image Dear Abby: I have been married to “Ted” for 15 years. We have three schoolage children. My husband is extremely narcissistic and passive-aggressive. During our entire relationship, he has been controlling and manipulative, as well as emotionally, economically and sexually abusive. I have remained in the marriage this long because I thought keeping the family intact was the right thing to do for my children. (Ted doesn’t abuse them. I am his only victim.) Through counseling I have realized that living in the atmosphere of a loveless, abusive marriage can be as detrimental for kids as

Dear Abby Abigail van Buren

a breakup would be. I will soon be filing for divorce. My dilemma: Because Ted is very good at projecting a “good guy” image, I’m sure that people won’t believe he is abusive. Should I be open about the reason for the divorce and be accused of lying? We live in Ted’s hometown, a small, rural community. I don’t know if I can live with the stigma of having accused a “nice guy” of such a thing. On the other hand, I don’t want the abuse

to be a “dirty little secret.” What do women do in situations like this? — No Visible Wounds Dear No Visible Wounds: They “confide” their problems — with specific examples — to a couple of their closest girlfriends. The truth will spread like wildfire. Dear Abby: I am an 18-year-old male. When I was 15, I met a girl on the Internet. We talked pretty often, visited each other and had a lot in common. I fell in love with her, as much as a teenager can love someone. Eventually we hit some bumps in the relationship and she broke up with me. We have rarely spoken since.

Abby, even though it was a teenage relationship and it was over long ago, it still hurts. Is this normal? — Uncertain Teen Dear Uncertain Teen: The problem with teen romances isn’t that the people involved don’t fall in love — hard — it’s that they are growing so fast in so many different directions that the relationship is hard to maintain. That’s probably what happened to your romance. And yes, it hurts, usually until you find yourself involved in another one. I’ll tell you a secret: MOST people lack confidence when it comes to romance. But lasting love usually grows out of mean-

ingful friendship. So open yourself up and you may be pleasantly surprised by how little time it takes. Dear Abby: I work in a doctor’s office. One of our patients makes a big scene if we do not address him by his title — “Reverend Smith.” He insists that, out of respect, we should address him as such. Am I being disrespectful, or is he being pompous? — Unimpressed Dear Unimpressed: You are not only being disrespectful, but also passiveaggressive. Because this patient has made clear that he prefers to be addressed by the title he has earned, you should use it.

Chronic yeast infection needs better care

Indoor cats versus outdoor cats

Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 70-year-old active woman who has had a yeast infection for almost five years. I have gone to several doctors and have been given prescriptions for all of the usual medicines for yeast infections, the latest being Premarin vaginal cream plus clobetasol propionate cream. All of these prescriptions have worked, but the infection always comes back within two months. The last time the infection was almost to the staph stage. After my last infection, a biopsy was done. The report said: “Vulvar Biopsy: Ulceration with very severe active chronic inflammation and numerous plasma cells. A serology for spirochetes was negative.” The microscopic description said: “The skin surface is covered by squamous epithelium which is moderately to extensively eroded. There are superficially dilated capillaries and there is a dense infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells in the upper dermis. Warthin-Starry stain is negative with appropriately reacting controls. Immunostain for AE1/AE3 is negative for epithelial component. Positive and negative controls worked as expected.” My concern is that the Premarin cream is now

Some cat owners feel guilty about keeping their cats inside worrying that they are depriving them of natural instincts or fresh air and sunshine. The American Humane Association offers the following information to assist in making an informed decision. The American Feral Cat Coalition estimates there are approximately 60 million feral and homeless cats in the U.S. Many carry diseases that can infect your pet upon contact and can be serious if not fatal, such as: feline leukemia (FeLV), feline AIDS (FIV), FIP (feline infectious peritonitis), feline distemper (panleukopenia) and upper respiratory infections (or URI). Also, while usually not life-threatening for cats, there are common parasites that can be uncomfortable for your pet if exposed while outdoors, including: fleas, ticks, ear mites, intestinal worms and ringworm (a fungal infection). These parasites can cause scratching, skin infections, vomiting and diarrhea. In addition, these organisms, if carried into your house by your pet, can infect your family and may be difficult to eradicate once an infestation has started. A major consideration for outdoor cats is safety. In addition to the risks posed by fellow cats, other potential hazards that can seriously or fatally threaten your cat’s wellbeing include: Cars: Cats don’t have the innate instinct to avoid busy streets. They frequently get hit by cars. Animal cruelty: Roaming cats may be at risk for animal cruelty. Sadly, people sometimes shoot cats with guns or arrows, while some cats get trapped, abused and killed in the name of “sport” or “for fun.” Loose dogs and wild animals: Cats may be good hunters, but they often wind up being hunted. Cats are commonly attacked by loose dogs and wild animals, such as coyotes, raccoons, foxes and even alligators (depending on where they live). Injuries from wild animal and stray dog attacks are very serious and often fatal.

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making my ankles swell, and my blood pressure has gone up. (It is usually normal.) Also, when I call my OB/Gyn, I am no longer asked to come; they simply call in a prescription. I am never told to return for a follow-up and feel that this is because I am on Medicare. So far, this has happened with three separate gynecologists. Do you have any advice or help to offer me? Dear Reader: Let’s start with the biopsy report. First, ulceration is easy to understand. This simply means that you have a sore. Whether it was caused by scratching or something else is unclear. Inflammation means swelling. Again, this could be caused by scratching or the infection itself. The identification of numerous plasma cells is more telling. These cells are a type of short-lived antibody-producing leukocyte (a type of white blood cell) that binds with a foreign substance (or what the body perceives to be a foreign substance) and then begins to neutralize or destroy it.

IN THE STARS Your Birthday, July 4; A couple of big objectives you are very anxious to achieve are reachable in the year ahead, but only if you’ve prepared. CANCER (June 21-July 22) - If you come on too strong in your involvements with others, you could quickly find yourself being relegated to the rear ranks. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - It’s wonderful to take an interest in others, as long as those interests don’t involve getting some dirt on them. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - When purchasing the goods for today’s celebration, you could tend to act prudently when it comes to essentials, but very wastefully where all the nonessentials are concerned. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Unless you let common sense prevail, you could try to beat the odds with things that are stacked against you, losing big time. Use realistic judgment at all times to enjoy life. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - Don’t even try to play the one-upsmanship game with someone who is an expert at telling whoppers. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - Make sure your counterpart has the needed qualities, talent or knowledge you lack for competition in a partnership arrangement today. If both are weak in one particular area, you’ll lose. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Be careful about making thoughtless comments that might be offensive to others, even if made in jest, especially when dealing with family or in-laws who tend to be more sensitive. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - Don’t attempt to accuse another for the reason why you made a mistake, because trying to shift the blame onto someone else is a surefire way of making it worse. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Thinking it is the fates urging you to take greater risks than you know you should be making is just plain foolish. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Although you won’t put up with anyone attempting to boss you around, this could be your mode of behavior in dealing with others. Stop yourself the minute you sense this happening. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Bite your tongue rather than say anything unflattering about another. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - If something should challenge the structure of your plans, don’t get all unnerved. The sooner you deal with it, the sooner you can get on with doing things your way.

Toxins/poisons: Outside cats also face danger from toxins like antifreeze that are often ingested because they have a pleasant taste. Cats may also end up accidently exposed to rodent poisons when they hunt and eat rodents that have recently ingested poison bait. Trees: Trees can be dangerous for cats. In some cases, they may be up in a tree for days until they become so severely dehydrated and weak that they fall and suffer serious or fatal injuries. Indoor cats can be happy, healthy and active. Many cats enjoy the company of other cats or, in some cases, dogs! Playing, chasing and mutual grooming and snuggling can fulfill your indoor cat’s need for exercise, companionship and affection while you are at work or away from home. Giving your indoor cat a variety of different toys will provide physical and mental stimulation. Indoor cats should be provided with appropriate surfaces on which to exercise their scratching instinct. Be sure to offer your cat several types in multiple locations around your house. Lastly, cats love to hide. Providing your cat with hiding places is easy and does not have to cost a dime! Most cats will enjoy a cardboard box or paper grocery bag to hide in. One final fact that is difficult to ignore: According to internet sources, the average life span of an indoor cat is 14 – 17 years while outdoor cats live on average 2 – 5 years. For more information, go to www.americanhumane.org.

The Pet Project Produced by Jo-Ann Close and Lynne Faltraco Community Pet Center

Reuse coffee cans as containers Coffee cans are great storage containers. They have a tight-fitting lid, come in different sizes, are portable, and some even have a widegrip handle. Their durability makes them a smarter choice than glass jars for many storage solutions. Here are a few ideas. KITCHEN USE: Organize your pantry. Store kitchen supplies such as cookie cutters, drink pouches, cookies, sugar, rice, etc. Use one on the kitchen counter for food scraps that you want to compost. The lid keeps odors to a minimum. Or pour your used cooking oil or grease into the can. Under the kitchen sink, you can use one to store pet treats, steel wool pads, sponges, scrub brushes or plastic grocery bags. GARAGE AND OUTDOOR USE: Use to store garden gloves, small tools, car-wash supplies, pet food or birdseed. Or use one to help scoop grass seed or ice melt. They can hold small outdoor toys such as squirt toys, jump ropes, small bottles of bubbles or sidewalk chalk. One reader, Mary from Texas, shares: “A neighbor has a bunch of small shrubs and trees. He cuts the bottom out of the plastic coffee container, slits them open down the side and wraps them around the bases of the trees/shrubs. That way he doesn’t damage them with the weed eater.” CLOSET ORGANIZER: Store scarves, hats and mitten sets, small ice scrapers or a sewing kit. IN THE BATHROOM: Store travel size or samples of shampoo, toothpaste or bars of soap. Or to hold hair acces-

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sories, cosmetics, small tub toys, a roll of toilet paper or washcloths. IN THE CAR: Pack travel activities for kids, snacks or emergency supplies. Another reader, Laurie from Florida, shares: “We use them in our trucks. One carries two pairs of study work gloves. We use a large can to carry a load of kitty litter (useful in snow and when there is a greasy mess). Another can carries a homemade first aid kit. Another large can carries a coil of rope. The cans have all come in handy to carry water when overheated, to dig dirt with when the truck was stuck or to gather the suddenly found berry patch.” LAUNDRY ORGANIZING: Use coffee canisters to store odd socks, detergent samples, homemade powdered laundry soap, clothespins or stain sticks. FOR PARTIES: There always seems to be a smoker in a group. If you don’t have ashtrays, you can fill a coffee can with kitty litter and let your guest(s) use that to dispose of cigarette butts. On a more pleasant note, kids can make coffee-can ice cream. Visit http://crafts.kaboose. com/ice-cream-in-a-can-orkick-the-can.html for directions. ARTS-AND-CRAFTS SUPPLIES: Can use coffee cans to hold markers, crayons, fabric scraps, pom poms, foam shapes, pipe cleaners, etc.

8C — The Sunday Courier, Forest City, NC, Sunday, July 4, 2010

LOCAL Flag Etiquette

In addition to United States and state flags, House of Flags features military flags and flags of other countries as well. The museum is open Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m. and by appointment.

Flags

n The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside down only as a distress signal. n The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top. n The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard n The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman,

policeman and members of patriotic organizations. n The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind. n The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything. n When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously. n The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary. n When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.

Eagle Scout

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“This flag, with 31 stars, was flying when Columbus right here in Polk symbolize freedom. Flags from the County was founded,” Sutherland Revolutionary period featured the said. “This was the start and it cap somewhere on them, Sutherland evolved from there.” said. The liberty cap was also feaAround the room are various state tured on U.S. coins from 1793 to 1891 flags that includes the date of when and even on the state seal for North the state entered the union. There Carolina. are also posters from World War II Also in the museum’s Revolutionary and a sombering display showing the War flag section is the Gadsden flag, number of casualties in each war the “Don’t Tread on Me.” Sutherland United States has had involvement. explained there were 13 rattles on The museum plans to move to its the snake’s tail – representing each permanent home later this year, into of the original 13 colonies – and with the old fire department in downtown one to expand. Columbus. There are many state flags in the “We’ll be right adjacent to Veteran’s museum’s collection, including the Park,” Sutherland said. original state flag for North Carolina Sutherland said he and other board – a white background with a hornet’s members are available to talk to nest at the center. groups about the museum’s mission “The first flag had the hornet’s nest and school and other groups are welbecause when Cornwallis was trycome to visit. ing to get into Mecklenburg County House of Flags Museum is open and couldn’t, he reported back that Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m. and by it ‘was a hornet’s nest,’” Sutherland appointment. Tours are self-guided said. and there is no cost for admission. Pausing before going into the next For more information, visit the Contributed photo room of the museum, Sutherland and museum’s website at www.houseofDavid McLaughlin earned the rank of Eagle Scout recently and received the Ortiz said “You’re going to love this.” flags.org. award in a court of honor at Spindale United Methodist Church on Sunday June 16, At the center of the room hangs 27 2010. David is with Troop 132 of Rutherfordton. David is pictured with his parents, American flags – representing each Scott and Amy McLaughlin, his pastor, Jim Pyatt, his Scoutmaster Dr. Dean Perry, Contact Flynn via e-mail at aflynn@theof the nation’s flags from 13 stars to and his Assistant Scoutmasters Doug Munjas, Eric Wells and Eric Gibson. digitalcourier.com. 50.

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