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Governor meets with Patrol chief — Page 5 Sports Taking a lead Post 423 out-lasted Burke in a 19-14 marathon in Game 1 and looked to take a 2-0 advantage with a win in Game 2 Wednesday

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SPORTS

Plans are being made to renovate this downtown Rutherfordton Building and turn it into a sports bar.

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Little League All-Stars play at Dunbar Park Page 10

Town OKs building grant bid

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RUTHERFORDTON —If Kenneth Appling receives a grant from the N.C. Rural Center, the face of Central Street/West 1st Street will get a new face.

Meeting Wednesday night for its regular business meeting, the Town Council gave Appling approval to apply for the grant.

Appling hopes to secure a $65,395 grant from the rural center’s Building Reuse Grant program to renovate the former Kodiak build-

ing. Appling will invest $65,925 in the property if he receives the grant, and the town has offered $1,961 for in-kind money to help with the project. Appling has already bought the building.

Curt Hall, owner of Courtside Steaks in Rutherfordton, will lease the building to open JD’s Sports Bar and Grill. Jerry Donovan, Hall’s son-in-law, is general manager. The business will employ at least six full-time peoPlease see Town, Page 6

Classwork generating funding for ICC program

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Two are injured in crash

By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer

FOREST CITY —A 12-foot-by16-foot utility structure built by the construction technologies class at Isothermal Community College will be given to the lucky holder of a raffle ticket Oct. 2 at the Hilltop Festival in Rutherfordton.

The utility building is one of many projects the construction class has taken on for nonprofits. Earlier this year the class built a children’s playhouse to be raffled for Habitat for Humanity. The children’s playhouse will be given away Aug. 21 at the Hot Nights, Cool Rides event in Forest City.

The utility building project is sponsored by the Rutherford County Home Builders Association, led by Mike Gilbert of A&G Construction. All money raised through the raffle will go for scholarships at Isothermal for a construction technologies student.

The scholarship is valued about $3,000, and two scholarships will be awarded.

Raffle tickets are available at A&G, Henson’s Timber, Jim Huffstickler, Pool Supply Unlimited, Builder’s Inspection Office, R.B. Centura, Rutherfordton, or e-mail rutherfordhba@live.

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David Cooper (on the rafters) and Eddie Ruff, Construction Chester Melton, class instrucPlease see Classwork, Page 6

RUTHERFORDTON — The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of metal from two central air units at the closed Dan River Inc. plant at 1843 Jack McKinney Road in Harris.

The units were taken apart, and the metal was taken using a saw or other cutting tool, a Sheriff’s Office incident report says.

An estimated $8,000 worth of metal was taken.

Sheriff Jack Conner said Wednesday afternoon that copper is typically taken from air handlers and cooling units. The price of copper is nearing $3 per pound, so theft of the metal is on the rise again nationwide.

Conner said the former Dan River plant sits a considerable distance from the main road, making it difficult to watch.

The theft was reported Tuesday evening.

Conner said that metal thefts of all sorts are increasing around Rutherford County, and he particularly urged people who have items such as horse drawn plows or other antique farm equipment to make sure it is chained to a tree or other secure objects.

“It is very easy for someone to come by with a truck and trailer and slide it on, then take it and sell it for scrap metal,” Conner said.

The sheriff said metal thefts can be difficult to trace because it typically is melted down or mashed together

Trades students working on a Habitat for Humanity home Tuesday afternoon off Maryland Drive in Spindale.

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FOREST CITY— Two women were hurt Wednesday in a one-vehicle crash on Henson Road about 7 p.m.

Sandra Smith, 47, of Forest City, was a passenger in a 1993 Buick driven by Judy Mode, 61, of Forest City.

Smith was still in Rutherford Hospital’s emergency room at press time Wednesday. Mode was expected to be released Wednesday night.

Highway Patrol Trooper J.A. Repasky said Mode was approaching a one-lane bridge on Henson Road and was unaware of a car on the bridge. She jerked the steering wheel, and the car went off the road to the right and hit a tree. The car overturned and struck another tree.

EMS took both women to the hospital by Rutherford County EMS. There was a possibility Smith would be transferred to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in South Carolina, at her request.

Mode was charged with failure to maintain lane control. S-D-O firefighters also responded.

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Local HOT WORK ON A HOT DAY Asphalt is being poured in parking lots off Oak Street in Forest City on Wednesday afternoon by Trace & Co. The task is one of the summer’s hottest jobs. Temperatures have been on the rise for the past few days with a chance of rain this weekend. “Hot weather in the summer is nothing new around here,” says Brad Boris at the Broad River Water Authority, where official weather data is collected. Two years ago there was a stretch of five days in June when temperatures were more than 95 degrees every day and there was a stretch of three days in July when the temperatures were 97, 100 and 97.

Last summer the heat was not as brutal, Boris said.

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Eastern U.S. cooking in heat wave

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The eastern U.S. cooked for another day Wednesday as unrelenting heat promised to push thermometers past 100 degrees in urban “heat islands,” buckled roads, warped rails and pushed utilities toward the limit of the electrical grid’s capacity.

Philadelphia, Richmond, Va., and Baltimore, where the high on Tuesday was 105, were already at 97 degrees by late morning and were expected to hit 100 degrees later in the day. Triple digit forecast extended as far south as Charlotte, N.C. Cities farther north, including New York, were predicted to get into the high 90s, though higher humidity was expected to make it feel hotter.

Sue Robels, 22, was getting out of the heat at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute science museum for an exhibit on Cleopatra.

“My apartment isn’t air conditioned, so it’s going to be museums, movies, Starbucks, anywhere else but at home today,” she said.

Scattered power outages affected customers up and down the coast and usage approached record levels. In the Washington, D.C., area, nearly 1,000 customers were without power Wednesday, while New Jersey’s largest utility, Public Service Electric & Gas, reported about 6,500 customers without power. Consolidated Edison in New York said it was working to restore power to about 6,300 customers, down from outages to 18,700 customers Tuesday.

Tatiana Solis, 17, was getting ready to deliver newspapers Wednesday in New York City, where forecasters predicted a high of up to 99 degrees.

“I have asthma and when it’s hot, it’s too exhausting,” she said. “I can’t breathe.”

In Reading, Pa., which has been suffering through a string of 100-degree days,

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Pedestrians stop to browse a display of fans in New York Wednesday. Heat and humidity draped the Northeast for yet another day Wednesday, pushing power companies to crank up power to cool the sticky masses and keeping the mercury hovering around 100 from North Carolina to New Hampshire.

Lisy Colon brought three of her grandchildren to a Salvation Army cooling station. Colon has diabetes and said she worried she would succumb to the heat inside her daughter’s apartment.

The heat also forced nursing homes with power problems to evacuate and buckled highways near Albany and in the Philadelphia area. On New York’s Long Island, a radio station was distributing free bottled water to day laborers, while human services workers in Pittsburgh were doing the same for the homeless there.

At South Woods State Prison in Bridgeton, N.J., inmates on work details were in the parking lot watering geraniums Wednesday morning, but

prison officials said there would be no outdoor work in the afternoon.

The hot weather is especially dangerous for the elderly, but even the young and fit were having trouble.

The U.S. Naval Academy said four midshipmen who had just completed an obstacle course needed medical attention for possible heat exhaustion after they completed an endurance course that included climbing cargo netting and jumping over logs. In Middletown, Conn., police charged two high school assistant football coaches with reckless endangerment after a player collapsed while running an uphill sprint Tuesday evening.

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broke records for the day in New York, where it hit 103, and in Philadelphia, where it reached 102.

Those cities and other dense, built-up areas are getting hit with the heat in a way their counterparts in suburbs and rural areas aren’t. Cities absorb more solar energy during the day and are slower to release it at night.

Transportation officials cut the speed of commuter trains in suburban Washington, D.C., and New York when the tracks got too hot. Extreme heat can cause welded rails to bend under pressure. Some train service to New Jersey was canceled.

Rail riders in New Jersey and Maryland were advised to expect delays again

Wednesday. Philadelphia’s transit system said it was slowing trains to reduce the amount of electricity needed to run them.

In Park Ridge, N.J., police evacuated a nursing home and rehabilitation center after an electrical line burned out Tuesday evening.

In Maryland, health officials moved all 150 residents out of a Baltimore nursing home whose operators didn’t report a broken air conditioner. The state learned of the home’s troubles when a resident called 911 Tuesday.

Residents of two Rhode Island beach towns, Narragansett and South Kingstown, were hit with an added layer of inconvenience: They were banned from using water outdoors and were asked to boil and cool their water before using it. The high temperatures combined with the busy holiday weekend for tourists created higher-than-expected demand, causing water pressure to drop and increasing the chance of contamination.

In Boston, the sweltering temperatures pushed a window-washing company to adjust its hours.

Karin Korpowski-Gallo, a spokeswoman for the National Zoo in Washington, said most of its animals have access to air conditioning.

“The pandas aren’t big fans of this kind of heat,” she said of the zoo’s most famous animals. “They choose to stay indoors and they sleep a lot.”

Deaths blamed on the heat included a 92-year-old Philadelphia woman whose body was found Monday and a homeless woman found lying next to a car Sunday in suburban Detroit.

With people cranking up the air conditioning Tuesday, energy officials said there was tremendous demand for electricity, but the grid didn’t buckle. Usage appeared to be falling just short of records set during a 2006 heat wave.

Notice of Public Hearing The Town of Forest City will hold a public hearing at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 19, 2010 at the Forest City Town Council Chambers, 128 North Powell Street, Forest City, to discuss an amendment to their Emergency Repair for the Grahamtown area. The purpose of the meeting will be to receive comments from the public concerning an amendment to the budget of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Emergency Repair grant. Specifically, the Town is substituting one beneficiary of the project due to several original beneficiaries not meeting the grant criteria. The Town has already eliminated or assisted the three alternates in the original application.

The NC Department of Commerce funded the CDBG grant in 2009 to make urgently needed repairs to 7 houses. The CDBG grant award was $100,000.

The public is invited to attend this meeting. Persons with disabilities who need assistance in order to attend or participate in the meeting should contact Danielle Withrow, Town Planner (828-248-5200) at least 24 hours before the meeting, so that appropriate accommodations can be made.

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N.C. passes ban on sweepstakes

RALEIGH (AP) — The North Carolina Legislature voted Wednesday to attempt to make clear again that a 2006 ban on video poker also applies to computer-based sweepstakes games found at businesses inside strip malls and old storefronts statewide.

In an 86-27 vote that gave final passage to the bill, the House agreed to the Senate’s plan to eliminate by Dec. 1 the games that gambling opponents say seduce players and take their money.

The measure now goes to Gov. Beverly Perdue.

Press secretary Chris Mackey said in a statement that “the issues surrounding unregulated electronic sweepstakes concern the governor,” but did not say whether Perdue would sign the bill into law.

The vote followed more than two hours of impassioned debate that crossed party lines.

Sweepstakes centers have proliferated since at least two trial judges blocked state agents and police from seizing the machines. The judges ruled that the video poker ban and an ensuing 2008 law designed to close a loophole don’t necessarily apply to the games. Those cases are pending.

Sweepstakes opponents said the Legislature meant to get rid of these kinds of machines, too.

Wednesday’s bill, they said, should leave little doubt of its intention.

“I’m tired of playing whack-a-mole with this industry,” said Rep. Ray Rapp, D-Madison, one of the House’s chief supporters of the ban. “We’re trying to come back to you with a clear directive saying, number one, it’s gambling ... and number two, it’s banned.”

The industry has said getting rid of the games could do away with up to 10,000 jobs during the ongoing economic slump. Supporters of the games say they’re not gambling but a form of entertainment and marketing for Internet or phone time or office services. Machine opponents say the games, found at more than 900 places statewide, are designed to get around the 2006 ban.

Neil Hoover of High Point, says the games enable his company’s 10 business service centers in the state to keep their doors open as they compete with places like The UPS Store. His outlets face an uncertain future.

“Without our sweepstakes, we probably won’t be able to compete with those businesses. They’re so much bigger than us,” Hoover said. “There are other states that actually welcome our industry.”

Still, a large majority of lawmakers joined local law enforcement officers and religious leaders in arguing the sweepstakes centers are essentially casinos with dozens of computer screens where customers lose money in only a few clicks of the mouse. “This is an industry for people who do not have a choice, who are addicted on gambling,” said Rep. Grier Martin, D-Wake.

Lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle questioned whether lawmakers should outlaw something that appeared to be a harmless form of entertainment to some but gambling to others.

Rep. Becky Carney, D-Mecklenburg, tried unsuccessfully to get a motion heard that essentially would have delayed the bill until next year and avoided a tough vote.

“I’m tired of being judged on whether I’m moral or not depending on whether I support this bill,” said Rep. Carolyn Justice, R-Pender.

Sixteen of the 19 black Democrats present voted against the ban. Many were among the most vocal opponents and complained the Democratic leadership didn’t give them the option to consider the letting the state regulate the machines and collect revenues that will be sorely needed next year.

Sweepstakes machine operators argue lawmakers should have left the games in place while the General Assembly studies the issue and return next year to pass a law that would generate state revenues by licensing machines and owners.

Amusement machine owners also argue it would be better to replace the video poker machine ban that took effect in July 2007 with legislation that would revive the industry and give the state 20 percent of the revenues.

“We’ve not had an opportunity to look at some legislation that some would consider relevant,” said Rep. Alma Adams, D-Guilford. “I’m just really disturbed at what I’ve seen in some ways.”

House Speaker Joe Hackney, D-Orange, voted for the ban and expressed his position to fellow House Democrats this week. Hackney told reporters the ban was the only option that had the support of a majority of members. Waiting until next year would have allowed the industry to expand even more, he said.

SECURING THE LIGHTHOUSE

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U.S. Sen. Kay R. Hagan (D-N.C.) tours the top of the newly renovated Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Wednesday.

Since coming to the Senate, Sen. Hagan has worked to secure funds to restore the lighthouse, which has greeted visitors to North Carolina’s coast for 150 years. In October, she announced a nearly $500,000 grant for the renovation.

State passes tax break package RALEIGH (AP) — The state Senate has approved a long list of tax breaks and businessfriendly changes estimated to cost about $240 million in the next five years.

The Senate approved the bill Wednesday on a 30-16 vote. It now heads to the House.

The collection of tax credits and other inducements range from extending the $1 per bushel credit for recycling oyster shells donated to the Division of Marine Fisheries to perks for companies that open in greenconscious industrial parks.

The bill was changed to preserve a $1 million cap on the salaries of highly paid actors and directors that can be counted toward a total tax break raised from $7.5 million to $20 million.

Movie producers could write off their in-state spending from their state taxes or collect a multi-million-dollar refund check from taxpayers if they manage to avoid owing taxes.

Fewer major Hollywood movies have films in North Carolina since 2008’s “Nights

in Rodanthe” with Richard Gere and Diane Lane and “Leatherheads” with George Clooney and Renee Zellweger.

Movie and TV projects spent $67 million in North Carolina on goods, services and salaries in 2007, $148 million in 2008 and $55 million in 2009, according to state Revenue Department records showing producers claimed $44 million in tax credits in those three years.

Senators continued a practice of tailoring tax breaks to major companies said to be considering operations in North Carolina.

One change adopted Wednesday would allow a company that spends $500 million in one of the state’s poorest counties within five years to continue a state-approved tax accounting plan for eight years instead of the current three.

The change is designed to attract a big company that expects to employ hundreds, said Sen. Clark Jenkins, D-Edgecombe.

“We’re dealing with a par-

ticular household name,” said Jenkins, whose home county qualifies as one of the state’s poorest.

Senators also moved to protect companies against a repeat of a recent judicial decision that factories receiving local and state incentives must accept a more stringent environmental review process.

A judge ruled in May that Titan American must carry out a full review of potential pollution before it receives state water and air permits for its proposed cement plant near Wilmington. The company was promised $4.5 million in incentives from the state and New Hanover County if it builds the plant and creates 160 jobs.

State environmental officials have said the river near the cement plant already is polluted with mercury and may be unable to tolerate any more under federal laws.

The State Bureau of Investigation is probing whether political pressure was used to speed up state permits under former Gov. Mike Easley.

Judge may order Edwards to testify in lawsuit HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina judge said Wednesday he was willing to order John Edwards to testify in a lawsuit about a sex tape involving the two-time presidential candidate.

Robert Elliot, an attorney for former Edwards aide Andrew Young, said he has been unable to serve Edwards with a subpoena because he has been difficult to find.

He asked the judge for help in getting Edwards’ deposition by the end of this month, saying he’d like the judge’s support if he can’t find the former North Carolina senator soon.

“I’ll certainly sign an order to direct him to appear,” Judge Carl Fox said.

A lawyer for Edwards’ mistress, Rielle Hunter, said they would like time to make arguments before the judge takes that step. A spokeswoman for Edwards, Joyce Fitzpatrick, declined immediate comment.

Earlier, Hunter’s attorneys argued she should have some of the profits from Young’s tellall book, saying she is entitled to an undisclosed amount of money because Young promoted it by talking about the sex tape.

Hunter is suing to reclaim the video she made and believes the tape was taken from a box of her personal belongings.

Young contends that the tape was found amid trash that Hunter left behind in a home that he was renting, and his

attorneys argued that the tape was a small part of his book.

“Nobody’s making money on the Edwards sex tape and nobody’s ever made money on the Edwards sex tape,” Elliot said. Edwards is also awaiting the conclusion of a federal probe into his campaign finances. At Wednesday’s hearing, Young’s attorney questioned whether Hunter owned the tape or whether it belonged to the Edwards campaign.

“What possible purpose would a campaign want — or desire — a sex tape of a candidate involved in a sex act?” the judge said. Elliot believes all video shot by Hunter belonged to the Edwards campaign or his political action committee.

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Our Views Patrol can again be one of the best

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ov. Beverly Perdue called the state Highway Patrol’s top officers to a meeting Wednesday and expressed in clear terms her frustration at a series of recent events that have damaged the agency’s reputation.

She also set in motion a plan to help the Patrol officers restore the agency’s public image and ensure that Troopers are above reproach.

The Highway Patrol has been embarrassed by a number of incidents in recent months and some over the past several years.

While most of these incidents revolve around individual Troopers, their impact affects every man and woman who wears the uniform.

North Carolina’s Highway Patrol for years was considered one the best examples of what a professional policing organization should be. There are still many Troopers we know who live up to that standard. Because of them there is no reason why the Patrol cannot regain that lofty status.

Our readers’ views Offers thoughts on Daniel Road project To the editor: The Daniel road project seems to be a touchy subject to the people of Rutherford County.

Building a new animal shelter seems to be OK, but a farmer’s market?

We got one already that has just a very few farmers and not really a good turnout. The tailgate market at the Tri-City Mall has more business than the farmer’s market so why spend close to a million dollars on a worthless project?

Why couldn’t we take that money and the money for the livestock arena and put a concert hall over there and have a place where people could go and watch a good band or group, We could have groups come in that played young peoples’ type of music and also country/bluegrass music and some good ole gospel groups, at least you can make some of our money back to help pay for it.

Why can’t the county put some money into Ray Henson Park in Cliffside or to help fund the Frank West park in Caroleen?

And if you start cutting the health department budget 1.25, it will get to the point that we will have to go over to the new animal shelter to see the vet to get our flu shot Ted Rollins Caroleen

Asks questions about highway widening To the editor: Would some one please explain the plan for U.S. 221 where they

are making more lanes.

How will it end in South Carolina. Won’t it cause a jam up going down to two lanes only?

Where does it exactly go back to two lanes? Just wondering.

Lois Sholly Rutherfordton

Says we should not rejected experience To the editor: I applaud the letter submitted

by Keith Hunter presenting his opinion on his support for one of the candidates for County Commissioner.

He is participating in the political process, which is not only a privilege, but also the responsibility of each citizen.

However, I take issue with his basis of rejecting one of the candidates because of their previous government career.

Mr. Hunter stated that candidate A “has never worked for the government” and then stating candidate B “on the other hand has worked for the government and Rutherford County for over 30 years…”

Rejection of a candidate because he or she worked, provided for their family, and paid taxes by working for any County, State or Federal Government should not be a condition for election.

government workers, active or retired, to a second-class citizen status, not capable of providing Rutherford County with the experience and dedication it so deserves. Although, I do not believe that this was Mr. Hunter’s intention.

Citizens should base their vote on who will best work for our nation and county.

I believe the coming election to be one of the most important in our history.

Rutherford County citizens must become politically wellinformed and active participants in this process.

Go to Forum’s provided for the candidates to express their views, listen to what they are saying, research each candidate’s positions on the issues, and, most importantly, Vote!

Don Corry Bostic

First, this type of rejection asserts that experience is not to be valued. Experience that is needed for this county if we want “lower taxes, more jobs, and stop wasteful county spending.” We need experience.

Second, this downgrades all

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Writers should try to limit their submissions to 300 words. All letters must include a day and evening telephone number.

The editors reserve the right to edit letters for libelous content.

All submissions should be sent to The Editor, P.O. Box 1149, Forest City, NC, 28043.

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Generation of students being saddled with debt RALEIGH – The ink was barely dry on a final state budget for the new fiscal year before administrators at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington announced that they would raise tuition by 19 percent.

That means that students at the school, or more likely their parents, will be forking over $430 more in tuition in the upcoming school year than they did in the previous year.

Those figures assume that the UNC Board of Governors approves the 19-percent hike.

The state budget, though, gives them that option, dropping a provision adopted by the North Carolina General Assembly a year earlier that had suspended campus-initiated tuition increases.

With the prohibition gone, other UNC system campuses will, no doubt, quickly move to consider their own

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increases. The change means that some schools could increase tuition by as much as $750 a year.

To put those figures in a little perspective, total inflation over the past year in the United States was just slightly above 2 percent. If you exclude energy costs from that calculation, the price rise in goods and services is less than 1 percent.

That’s what happens in a recession. Demand slows.

Prices drop, or increases slow. One exception is education, where in tough economic times more people look to better their job skills and improve their future economic prospects.

Bring up the topic of rising

According to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, the cost of annual tuition and fees at four-year public universities, in current dollars, rose from $617 a year in 1977 to $5,685 in 2007. Over the last two decades, average tuition increases in several years have been double the overall inflation rate. tuition rates, and university officials will quickly point to figures showing that tuition at the 16 UNC campuses generally ranks at or near the bottom when compared to “peer institutions.”

Setting aside the fact that some of these “peers” are private universities, the comparisons ignore that the larger baseline has dramatically increased over the past 35 years.

According to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, the cost

of annual tuition and fees at four-year public universities, in current dollars, rose from $617 a year in 1977 to $5,685 in 2007. Over the last two decades, average tuition increases in several years have been double the overall inflation rate.

There’s been a corresponding rise in student debt. In 2008, students graduated from college with an average debt of $23,200, an increase of nearly 25 percent, or $4,450, according to the latest annual study by the Project on Student Debt.

In North Carolina, a 2008 college graduate left school with an average debt of $18,400, and 55 percent of students had some level of college-incurred debt upon leaving school, according to the study.

Eleven states saw students graduate with less debt.

UNC officials point out that they must compete in this atmosphere of escalating tuition, compete to maintain quality schools and compete to keep good faculty.

It’s hard to dispute their logic.

Still, the decision-makers and policymakers are saddling the latest generation with debts that they themselves weren’t forced to bear.

Maybe that’s not much different from what’s occurring in the rest of the public policy arena in America.

Mooneyham is executive director of the Capitol Press Association.

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Gov. meets with commander Obituaries

RALEIGH (AP) — Gov. Beverly Perdue called the top 160 officers of the state Highway Patrol to a meeting Wednesday and demanded an end to a string of embarrassing ethical lapses.

The patrol has seen a number of troopers resign or be fired for problems ranging from drunken driving arrests to sending inappropriate text messages.

“We must restore power to the Highway Patrol and respect to the Highway Patrol,” Perdue said after spending about 20 minutes with the officers.

The meeting for the beleaguered force’s statewide brass featured two hours of hearings from Perdue’s subordinates, State Crime Control and Public Safety Secretary Reuben Young and the Highway Patrol’s commander, Col. Randy Glover.

Perdue and Glover then took questions from reporters for a few minutes.

Perdue opted not to dump Glover or make other management changes Wednesday, but expected the patrol’s leaders to deliv-

er a restructuring plan in the next two months that would push more brass out of headquarters in Raleigh to take more direct control over districts around the state, Perdue’s spokeswoman Chrissy Pearson said.

“Col. Glover’s job is not on the line today. Not today.

But the colonel certainly has heard very loudly and very clearly what the governor expects. I think he has turned around and sent that message equally as loudly and clearly to his troops,” Pearson said.

Perdue said she also will make every state trooper sign a code of conduct and will fire any of them that break those rules.

“Those things that are flagrant and obvious will result in automatic dismissal,” Perdue said.

The governor said every trooper will undergo ethics training and supervisors also will have to undergo management training.

Perdue’s summit with Highway Patrol leaders aimed to show she was drawing a line after a series

of black eyes suffered by the 1,800-trooper force.

Last month, former agency spokesman Maj. Everett Clendenin resigned and the patrol later released 2,640 text messages he had sent a female co-worker over a three-month period. The messages were released in response to requests from several media organizations.

Many of the messages were sent during overnight hours with flirtatious notes calling the recipient “sweetie” or “baby” and accompanied by heart symbols.

Also last month, Master Trooper Timothy Scott Stiwinter of Hendersonville resigned after his arrest on charges of drunken driving and felony hit and run.

In April, Capt. James Williams Jr. was off duty when he was pulled over on suspicion of drunken driving. Local officers in the town of Butner took James to a local hotel to rest instead of administering a field sobriety test or filing charges. Williams and three local officers were fired in that case.

Police Notes Sheriff’s Reports

n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 143 E-911 calls Tuesday. n Rhonda Wright reported the theft of rods and reels. n Tammy Lancaster Parker reported vandalism to a vehicle tire. n Ricky Steven Lail reported the theft of a moped. n Jason Manning reported the theft of a license tag. n Benjamin Andy Pyatte reported the theft of bicycles. n Adrial Marie Woods reported the theft of money. n John Brigham Hart reported the theft of a motorcycle helmet. n Scott Greene reported the theft of a lawn mower. n Lloyd Timothy Price reported vandalism to a mailbox. n Linda Flynn reported the theft of a dog. n Harry Harrelson reported the theft of a .32-caliber revolver. n Douglas Scott Greene reported the theft of a boat motor. n Terry Lawrence Mode reported the theft of parts for a 1970 Chevrolet Nova. n Paul Michael Epright reported vandalism to a dwelling. n Shelly Renee Wilson reported the theft of a 2002 Honda Accord. n Thomas Franklin York III reported the theft of a 1997 Ford F-250 truck. n The Daily Courier reported the theft of a newspaper box from 1810 Poors Ford Road, Forest City. n Benjamin M. Olah reported the theft of an armoire and tables. n Judy Lynn Bookhamer reported the unauthorized use of a credit card. n Steven Scott Silvers reported the loss or theft of medication. n Raymond Harvey Farr reported the theft of a lawn mower. n Willie James Simmons reported the theft of a cell phone. n Johnathan Andrew Weeks reported the theft of a welder. n Isothermal Community College reported vandalism by the shooting of fireworks from traffic cones. n Brenda Greene Biggerstaff reported that a vehicle was vandalized by scratching. n Charles Glenn Bradley Sr. reported the theft of medications. n Patricia Bostic Toney reported the theft of a window air conditioner unit. n Terry Lynn Perini reported the theft of a television and other items. n Von Eddie Littlejohn reported the theft of a check, money and cell phones. n John Christopher McKinney reported spray painting vandalism on the tailgate of a truck. n Tammy Hodge Terry

reported the theft of medications.

Rutherfordton n The Rutherfordton Police Department responded to 46 E-911 calls Tuesday. n Lori Michelle Hall reported financial card fraud and obtain property by false pretense. n Sam A. Metcalf reported the theft of a wallet.

Spindale n The Spindale Police Department responded to 35 E-911 Tuesday.

Lake Lure n The Lake Lure Police Department responded to 12 E-911 calls Tuesday.

Forest City n The Forest City Police Department responded to 74 E-911 calls Tuesday. n An employee of the Town of Forest City reported an incident of larceny of utilities and tampering with a meter.

The incident occurred on Old Castle Lane. n An employee of Mountain First Bank, on Main Street, reported receiving a counterfeit bill. n An employee of the town of Forest City reported finding property that belongs to Richard Baltimore. The incident occurred on Lawing Road. n Rhonda Jones reported two incidents of financial card fraud. The incidents occurred on Plaza Drive.

Arrests n Chawnteat McEntire, 29, of Holland Street, Forest City; charged with possession with intent to sell/ deliver crack cocaine and resist, obstruct and delay an officer; placed under a $35,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n Regina Johnson, 40, of 426 Flack Road; charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia; placed under a $30,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n John Milton Balusik, 58, of 426 Flack Road; charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia; placed under a $30,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n Linda Buckner Wood, 47, of 514 Arabian Drive; charged with simple possession of schedule II controlled substance; placed under a $500 secured bond. (RCSD) n Lamont Edgerton, 37, of 1056 Grassy Knob Road; charged with shoplifting/ concealment of goods; released on a written promise to appear. (RCSD) n Joshua Kane Toney, 26, of 108 Lynch St.; charged with breaking and/or entering, larceny of motor vehicle, obtain property by false

pretense, injury to personal property and failure to appear; placed under a $51,000 secured bond.

(RCSD) n Casey Brandon Upton, 30, of 237 Atlantis Drive; charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, maintain vehicle/ dwelling/ place for controlled substance, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia; placed under an $11,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Crystal Marie Goodnight, 26, of 237 Atlantis Drive; charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, maintain vehicle/ dwelling/ place for controlled substance, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia; placed under an $11,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Hugh Blake Allison, 20, of 611 U.S. 221 South; charged with felony larceny, two counts of larceny of a firearm and misdemeanor larceny; placed under a $15,000 secured bond and a $30,000 unsecured bond.

(RCSD) n Ashley Nicole Crawford, 26, of 1743 Ellenboro/ Henrietta Road; charged with misdemeanor larceny; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Ashley Dawn Keeter, 22, of 202 Church St.; charged with misdemeanor larceny; released on a $500 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n Christopher Byion Hines, 25, of 105 Hedgecrest Drive; charged with possession of stolen goods, obtain property by false pretense and two counts of attempted obtain property by false pretense; released on a $20,000 unsecured bond. (RPD) n Amy Vance Conner, 30, of 214 Dixie Mountain Drive, Lake Lure; charged with seven counts of uttering a forged instrument, attempted uttering and misdemeanor larceny; released on a $70,500 unsecured bond. (RCSD)

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

Fire calls n Cliffside firefighters responded to a woods fire, assisted by Sandy Mush firefighters. n Forest City firefighters responded to a grass fire and to a power line fire. n SDO firefighters responded to a residential fire alarm.

Jerry Givens Jerry Ray Givens of Melrose, Fla., died Friday, July 2, 2010.

He was a son of Thurman and Pauline Givens.

He founded N&J Paint and Body in 1978 in Gainesville, Fla. .

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Barbara Givens; sons, Chuck Givens and David Givens; three brothers, Joe Givens, Tommy Givens and Walter Givens; a sister, Dorothy Scruggs; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will be held July 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. at his home in Florida.

Memorials may be made to Haven Hospice of North Florida. Arrangements are under the care of Moring Funeral Home in Melrose, Fla.

George Eakett George Thomas Eakett of Lake Lure, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010.

A native of Michigan, he was a son of the late Leslie and Gladys Eakett.

He was a decorated Marine who served in Vietnam.

He worked for more than 30 years with Hobart Corporation.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon; two sons, David and Shane; two daughters, Jessica and Rebecca; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m.

Western Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery in Black Mountain. A celebration of life will be held at Firefly Cover at 5:30 p.m.

Brigman’s Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.brigmans.com.

Deaths Juanita Kreps DURHAM (AP) — Former U.S. Commerce Secretary Juanita Kreps has died in North Carolina at the age of

89.

Duke University said in a news release that Kreps died Monday in Durham after a lengthy illness. She was an economist and vice president at Duke before becoming U.S. commerce secretary under President Jimmy Carter.

While serving in that position from 1977 to 1979, Kreps initiated a historic trade agreement between the United States and China.

Tom Pagna SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — A former assistant to legendary Notre Dame football coach Ara Parseghian has died. Tom Pagna was 77.

The university says Pagna died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

It didn’t give the cause of death.

Pagna was an offensive coach for the Fighting Irish for all 11 seasons Parseghian coached there. In the years 1964-74, Notre Dame had a record of 95174 and national championships in 1966 and 1973.

Pagna was a Cleveland native and played halfback for Parseghian at Miami of Ohio. Pagna played for the NFL’s Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns, then joined Parseghian as an assistant at Northwestern.

In 2008, Pagna was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame.

Harvey Fuqua DETROIT (AP) — Singer, songwriter and record producer Harvey Fuqua, an early mentor of Marvin Gaye, died Tuesday July 6, 2010 in Detroit. Fuqua was 80.

Verna Naylor BENTONVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Postmaster Verna Naylor is shown at the one-person post office she ran from her home in Bentonville, Ohio. Naylor, the oldest postmaster in the nation and the oldest employee of the U.S. Postal Service, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010. She was 94.

Family wants loved one’s stolen ashes returned HOPE MILLS (AP) — After a break-in at a North Carolina home, the usual items were reported missing: jewelry, CDs, DVDs. Also missing: a cremation box with the ashes of the woman who owned the home.

Multiple media outlets reported the family of Louise de la Vega of Hope Mills desperately wants the box and ashes returned. The family has posted signs in front of the house seeking their return.

De la Vega died in 2008.

Her home has been empty for more than two years.

Family members told police someone broke into Church News Every Saturday

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the house between Thursday night and Friday morning and stole the box and ashes.

Her 69-year-old son-inlaw discovered the break-in Friday afternoon.

Jerry Ray Givens Jerry Ray Givens of Melrose, Fl passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2010.

Mr. Givens founded N & J Paint and Body in 1978, in Gainesville, Fl. He was a loving husband, dad, grandfather, and friend. He was an avid outdoorsman, loving hunting and fishing.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara Givens ; sons, Chuck Givens and wife, Angie Givens, David Givens and wife, Linette Givens; grandchildren, Chuck (JR) Givens, Ashlyn Givens, and Jeremy Givens and three great grandchildren, Coltyn, Layton and Lyla Givens; brothers, Joe Givens, Tommy Givens, and Walter (PeeWee) Givens and a sister, Dorothy Scruggs He is preceeded in death by his mother, Pauline Givens, his father, Thurman Givens and a brother, Bobby Givens A Celebration of Jerry's life will be held on July 17, 2010 from 2-6pm at Jerry's home in Melrose, Fl. In Lieu of Flowers please make donations to Haven Hospice of North Florida.

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Ongoing Storewide half-price sale: Through Saturday, Yokefellow Service Center; store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; cash, credit and debit only.

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.

Red Cross Benefit: Spindale Drug is partnering with the Rutherford County Chapter of the American Red Cross by donating $5 to the Red Cross until the end of July with new prescriptions on certificates available at Spindale Drug or at the Red Cross Chapter House.

Thursday, July 8 Business After Hours: 5 p.m., Bed and Barn Farms, 661 Big Island Road; hosted by the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce; 287-3090.

Friday, July 9 Health screening: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Plum Natural Market, 213 Oak St., Forest City; call for an appointment, 245-6842, or walkins welcome.

Saturday, July 10 Kids’ Computer Corner: Every Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon, Union Mills Learning Center; geared toward children who may not have access to a computer or the Internet at home; educational software and adult-supervised access to the Internet.

Low-cost rabies clinic: Noon to 1 p.m., Thunder Road Animal Hospital; rabies and other discounted vaccines available; for more information, call 286-0033.

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. Cost for the class is $15 for materials, but the fee is returned if you become an active volunteer.

HOPE Support Group: Mondays, 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.

Tuesday, July 13 Harris High School Alumni breakfast: 9 a.m., Turner’s Restaurant in Chesnee, S.C.; meal is dutch treat; for more information, contact Joan at 245-2658.

Adult CPR class: 6 p.m. until, American Red Cross Rutherford County Chapter House; 287-5916.

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 information.

Wednesday, July 14 Children’s summer reading program: Every Wednesday, 9 a.m., through Aug. 4, Union Mills Learning Center.

Lunch and Learn: Noon, Ryan’s Restaurant; hosted by the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce; topic is “Top 10 things you need to know when advertising your business;” 287-3090 or info@rutherfordcoc.com.

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Terry Martin, Matt Hamrick and Frankie Martinez study the next phase of wiring a Habitat for Humanity home on Maryland Drive in Spindale Tuesday afternoon.

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tor, said the supplies for the utility building were donated by local building material suppliers; his class constructed the building. The raffle drawing is Oct. 2 at the annual Hilltop Festival in Rutherfordton.

The class, now known as Construction Trades, began in July 2006. But carpentry is only a part of the program, says Melton. Plumbing, electrical, OSHA/Safety, masonry, estimation and print reading also are taught.

Tuesday, class members were wiring a Habitat for Humanity home on Maryland Drive in Spindale. The class has, for a few years, also done all of the cabinets for Habitat homes.

Class members also repair homes and have built handicapped homes at numerous locations for Rutherford Housing Partnership.

Frankie Martinez was among those on the construction site Tuesday.

“I want to flip houses,” he said. The 18-year-old is a 2009 graduate of Chase High School. Martinez said he is eager to learn all of the skills needed for his future career.

Dave Sanders, 54, said he’s been building since he was 17, but he learns new skills of the trade from Melton on a regular basis .

“I love this class,” Matt Hamrick said as he and others wired the house.

Students can receive a degree, diploma, Certificate in Basic Carpentry, Advanced Carpentry, Basic Plumbing and Contractor Examine Preparation.

There are 59 students in the curriculum this semester, and the class is also serving several displaced workers.

To date, the class has received funding from the Rutherford County Home Builders Association, Duke grants; Gold Leaf money and, with the raffle of the building, RCHBA will award its first scholarship to a class member.

Since the class began in 2006, five members have received a contractor’s license, 17 have been placed in some type of construction work, and a large group of graduates received certificates this year.

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

Financial aid deadline: Students who will be applying for financial aid at Isothermal Community College have until 4:30 p.m. to complege both their financial aid file and admissions file. A completed finanical aid file means a 2010-2011 FAFSA has been submitted and received by the college and all requested paperwork has been turned in. Students should check with the admissions office for further requirements by calling 286-3636.

Child and Infant CPR class: 6 p.m., until, American Red Cross Rutherford County Chapter House; 287-5916.

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SPINDALE — The Construction Trades class at Isothermal Community College is busy these days building a Habitat for Humanity home off Maryland Drive. The Habitat project is also supported

by The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation, which has donated $20,000 toward the cost of materials.

Kim Freeman, executive director of Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity says, “This generous gift from The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation supports the important partnership between Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity and the Building Construction Technology Class (Construction Trades) at Isothermal Community College.

“As part of the curriculum, the students in the class, led by construction supervisor Chester Melton, participate in the building of one entire Habitat house from foundation to finish,” Freeman said. “Students not only gain experience in construction, but they also become involved with the community and Habitat’s mission to build safe, decent and affordable houses for low-income residents of Rutherford County.

“It is a win-win situation, providing hands-on learning opportunity for the students while providing volunteers for Habitat which allows Habitat to complete more houses,” Freeman added.

“Habitat is not a give-a-way program. Habitat houses are sold to partner families for no profit; financed with a 20-year no interest loan,” she said.

People interested in donating money to help support the ICC Building Technology Build may do so by sending a check to Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 1534, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

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

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with other metal, making it almost impossible to tell what the object was originally.

He said that even cars become almost indistinguishable when crushed, making it difficult to tell the difference between a Cadillac and a Chevy under those conditions.

The sheriff said metal buyers are required by state law to keep fairly detailed records of their purchases, but he added that some merchants are indifferent and merely report that they paid cash for metal. But others, he added, run video equipment at their business.

Copper thefts are periodically reported by people and businesses around the county.

In March, Camp Electric Co. reported the felony larceny of copper wire at the construction site of Crestview Baptist Church.

In August of last year, someone tried to take copper wiring from the Duke Energy substation at the former Cone Mills plant in Avondale.

The attempted theft caused a fire and resulted in a power outage to 4,500 customers. Authorities reported in that case that the thief or thieves probably suffered burns in the incident.

Trying to steal ground wires from energized equipment can result in serious injury or even in death, authorities warn.

“People have been killed going to power plants trying to steal copper wiring and electrocute themselves,” Conner said.

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ple and, Hall said Wednesday night, and the number could be between 10 and 14 employees.

Among major renovations to the building will be replacing the heat and air conditioning unit, installation of the hood and ventilation system, repairing the roof, painting, tiling and other general maintenance, plumbing and electrical upgrades and other general maintenance work.

Hall and Appling thanked Town Council for its support of the grant submission.

Also Wednesday, the council asked Finance Officer Rus Scherer to write a fee schedule for the use of Crestview Park, effective for all sports teams who wanted to either play or practice on the fields there. The Rutherfordton Raiders, a youth football team, asked for permission to use the fields later this summer for practice and asked the fee be waived since they pay $500 per year for five years for the new lighting at Crestview Park.

Councilman Bob Jones asked if “this is another group” asking to use the park “without paying.”

Scherer will have a fee schedule at the August meeting in time to make a decision about the Raiders team’s request.

The Council Wednesday approved a request form Hal and Penny Davis to permanently close a portion of Woodland Circle, with the Davises paying the cost incurred. A public hearing will also be held before action is taken.

Council approved a request from SWEEP volunteer Patricia Kuess for $500 to buy 14-gallon bins and 90-gallon roll-outs for classrooms in elementary and middle schools for collecting and recycling mixed paper.

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All-Star Report Chase 15, Rutherfordton 1 BOILING SPRINGS — After a disappointing loss to Boiling Springs in the tourney opener on Monday, the Chase 10- and 11-year old baseball All-Stars came out swinging on Tuesday against Rutherfordton in Boiling Springs.

Chase earned the win, 15-1.

After a scoreless first inning, Chase put up 10 runs to take a commanding lead in the second. The inning was highlighted by Matthew Jenkins’ out-of-the park, Grand Slam.

In addition to Jenkins’ blast, Chase’s Blake Wilson, Bryan Perez, Jacob Gosey, and John Harris each reached base with a single, while teammate Zeke Brandle hit an RBI double and Daquan Gossett adding 2-RBI doubles.

Chase added two more runs in the third on an RBI double by Brandle. Brandle later scored on a passed ball.

In the fourth, Chase put up three more runs on a double by Jenkins, an RBI single by Job Wease, and singles by Brandle and Perez.

Chase was scheduled to face Forest City on Wednesday; see Page 8.

Post 423’s Stephen Crowe (8) drives the ball during the American Legion second round playoff game against Burke County Wednesday at McNair Field. Crowe’s hit landed foul.

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Post 423 drops Burke; takes 2-0 series lead

By JACOB CONLEY Sports Reporter

Harper, Jr. wins Morrow Invitational FOREST CITY — Steve Harper Jr. won the Don Morrow Invitational Golf Tournament with a thrilling finish at the Forest City Golf Club, this past Sunday.

Harper Jr. sank a birdie put on 18 to win the tourney and break a three-way tie. After 17 holes, Harper Jr. stood knotted with Shane Dotson and defending champ, Kevin Roberts.

“I believe this was Steve’s first big win, but it won’t be his last,” said Forest City golf pro Terry Osteen. “He is a complete player, who is playing very well.

He will be a contended in every tournament he plays in.”

Harper Jr. finished with a two-day scorecard of 7-under 137 including a 5-under 67 on day two.

Dotson finished second with a 138, while Roberts was third with a 139.

Jimmy Reynolds (143) won B Flight, Freddie Jones (146) won First Flight and Matt Harrill (77) won the Second Flight.

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Post 423’s Danny Fraga (l to r), Dylan Hipp and Derek Deaton take to the field prior to the game against Burke County Wednesday.

On TV 3 p.m. (ESPN2) Golf U.S. Women’s Open Championship, First Round.

7 p.m. (ESPN2) MLL Lacrosse All-Star Game.

9:30 p.m. (ESPN2) MLS Soccer Real Salt Lake at Chicago Fire.

10 p.m. (WGN-A) MLB Baseball Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers.

Please see Post 423, Page 8

Little League All-Stars

Rutherfordton rolls Cherryville

By KEVIN CARVER Sports Reporter

Local Sports BASEBALL American Legion Playoffs Second Round 7 p.m. Game 3: Rutherford Post 423 at Burke County Coastal Plain League 7 p.m. Asheboro Copperheads at Forest City Owls, McNair Little League All-Stars 9/10 year olds, at Dunbar Park 6 p.m. Cherryville vs Forest City 8 p.m. Chase vs Rutherfordton 10/11 year olds, at Boiling Springs 6 p.m. Single elimination games begin. Teams: Rutherfordton, Forest City, Chase and Boiling Springs.

FOREST CITY — A day after winning a 19-14 slugfest, Post 423 showed that they can also get a win in a pitcher’s duel.

Rutherford County’s American Legion team defeated Burke County Post 21, 3-2, Wednesday at McNair Field to take a 2-0 series lead in the Best-of-5 second round series.

After both teams went in order in the 1st, Burke County threatened in the 2nd as Eli Miller doubled off the wall in left. But, Post 423’s Dylan Hipp bore down for a strikeout and Miller ran into a tag at third as Rutherford escaped the inning with no

Rutherfordton’s Jake Laughter (9) makes contact during the AllStar baseball game against Cherryville at Dunbar Park Wednesday.

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FOREST CITY — It was hot, but so were the bats of Rutherfordton’s 9- and 10-year-old baseball All-Stars as they defeated Cherryville, 30-6, at Dunbar Park Wednesday.

Rutherfordton now runs its record to 3-0 in the tournament and will face Chase at 8 p.m., tonight.

Despite falling behind, 2-0 in the top of the first, Rutherfordton quickly scored 20 runs in the bottom half off 19 hits to cruise to victory by the mercy rule in four innings.

Keaton Snethen led the way with a Please see All-Stars, Page 8

All LeBron, all the time (give us a break) Out of the mouths of babes.

My wife, Emily and I packed the three kids into the turbo-charged minivan with the No. 43 on the side and headed to Gilkey to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July.

On the ride up Hudlow Road, as darkness was descending, we hit a patch of road where the trees closed in all around us.

My three-year old, Rio, who had been looking at the cows and horses, suddenly spoke up.

“Trees! Get out of the way,” said Rio. “I can’t see anything.”

“Are the trees blocking your view, sweetie,” Emily asked.

“Yes.” “So, you can’t see the forest for the trees,” Emily asked.

“No. The trees are blocking the forest, mommy.”

Tonight at 9 p.m., on ESPN, LeBron James will admit to the world that he can’t see the forest for the trees. This will not be a stunning announce-

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ment.

James hasn’t been able to find the forest since entering the NBA as an 18-year old.

The ‘trees’ that are blocking his view is a collection of family and friends that have James convinced he is ‘The Real King James,’ as he wrote on his newly-opened Twitter account. The fact that James’ opening of a Twitter account actually made news is disturbing enough.

The level of ego is staggering for a guy who has as many NBA titles as me. What I don’t know is if the ego came first; or the massive media hype that has surrounded this young man helped to create it.

One of James’ closest advisors is 25 years old. The same age as James.

At 25, I could have advised you about what clubs to go to, which to avoid, and maybe what to wear.

That’s about it. I certainly couldn’t have helped you with big, life-changing decisions. I doubt James’ friends are any more qualified than I (was) in those areas.

ESPN has built a basketball playing Frankenstein, a super freak of hype and hyperbole. James, in so many ways, has become no better than the narcissistic, vacuous women of Bridezillas. And, like WE, the network that treats us to the smallest-minded women in the world of Bridezillas; ESPN is all to happy to dish out all James, all the time.

Of course, this is the same network that makes a big deal out of the 6-foot-8 James dunking a basketball.

James is going to break the hearts of Clevelanders, that much Please see Wall, Page 8

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damage.

Post 423’s offense got going in the 3rd as Dakotah Whitaker and Danny Fraga registered back-to-back singles with no outs. Kyle Holmstrom then executed a perfect suicide squeeze to bring in the game’s first run and Hipp helped himself with a RBI ground out to put the home team up 2-0.

Hipp continued to find his groove on the mound, surrendering only two hits through his first four innings of work.

Post 21 loaded the bases with one out in the 5th, but Rutherford turned a beautiful 3-6-3 double play. Post 423’s Nick Houser went into a full stretch, with his upper body in foul territory, to snag the return throw on the play.

Post 423 added another run in the bottom half as Hipp blooped a two out single over the shortstop to put Rutherford up 3-0.

Hipp also continued his mastery on the mound getting three infield pop ups and two Ks over the next two frames as Post 423 carried a 3-0 lead into the 8th inning.

Rutherford surrendered a run in the 8th, giving up an infield single and a high pop up that was lost in the lights, but escaped with a 3-1 lead.

Burke struck for one run in the ninth. Hipp was lifted for Robert Johnson and the Chase product responded by getting three quick outs to end the game.

Post 423 will travel to Burke County for tonight’s Game 3.

All-Stars Continued from Page 7

5-for-5 day at the plate with 5 RBI. Levi Parks went 3-for-4 with 5 RBI, including a 3-run homer in the third frame. Cameron Snethen was 4-for4 from the plate with 4 RBI and Josh Searcy was 2-for-4 with 2 RBI. Rutherfordton’s Adam McDowell also collected three hits for 2 RBI, Julian Hill went 2-for-2 with 2 RBI and Jace Crowe added a 2-for-2 day with an RBI. Wesley Smith and Jake Laughter each had four hits, while Joey Diagle smacked two hits to round out all ten players on the roster.

Cherryville added four runs in the second inning for a 20-6 look at the scoreboard, but Rutherfordton gathered another 10 runs on 12 hits during the third frame to wrap up all of the scoring.

Smith began pitching for Rutherfordton, but Cameron Snethen, Parks, and Keaton Snethen all took to the hill in the win. The four pitchers combined to give up just six hits in the game.

In the late game Wednesday, Boiling Springs defeated Forest City, 7-2.

In Tuesday’s late game, Boiling Springs bombed Chase, 33-2, in a mercy-rule win.

10/11 All-Stars Forest City 16, Chase 8

BOILING SPRINGS — After a close loss to Boiling Springs, 8-7, on Tuesday, the Forest City 10- and 11-year old baseball All-Stars came back to beat Chase, 16-8, Wednesday at Boiling Springs.

Forest City’s David Hunt finished 4-for-4 at plate, while Ethan Stewart and Cameron Smith each finished 3-for-3. Hunt and Sammy Peticos pitched for Forest City in the win.

Wall Continued from Page 7

I know. Why else run all the way to Greenwich, Conn., to make this announcement? If he were staying as a Cavalier, why not simply issue a statement from his 40,000 square foot home in Akron?

Yes, the 40,000 square feet is the correct measurement of The Temple.

The Temple King James built for himself in Akron may just burn down. The folks in Cleveland have endured a ton of heart break after all — The Drive, The Fumble and now, The Decision.

If he chooses to stay in Cleveland, why use so much self-promotion to accomplish the same thing an email could?

No, James will head to the sun of South Beach.

He will join D-Wade and the Luckiest Man Alive aka Chris Bosh. He may finally win a title.

ESPN will be sure to tell you when he does. And, if doesn’t win a title, well, I’m sure ESPN will have an excuse for that too.

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Baltimore at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

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

N.Y. Yankees at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

COASTAL PLAIN LEAGUE

Asheboro Martinsville Forest City Gastonia Thomasville

West Division 2nd Half Standings W L T 5 2 0 3 2 0 4 4 0 3 3 0 0 5 0

Pct .714 .600 .500 .500 .000

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL National League East Division

W L Pct Atlanta 50 35 .583 New York 47 38 .560 Philadelphia 43 40 .524 Florida 39 44 .470 Washington 38 47 .440 Central Division

W L Pct Cincinnati 49 37 .565 St. Louis 45 38 .542 Chicago 37 47 .440 Milwaukee 37 47 .440 Houston 33 51 .393 Pittsburgh 30 53 .361 West Division

W L Pct San Diego 49 34 .590 Los Angeles 46 37 .554 Colorado 45 38 .542 San Francisco 43 40 .518 Arizona 32 52 .381

GB — 3 6 10 12 GB — 2 10 1/2 10 1/2 14 1/2 17 GB — 3 4 6 17 1/2

Monday’s Games Chicago Cubs 9, Arizona 4 San Francisco 6, Milwaukee 1 Philadelphia 3, Atlanta 1 Cincinnati 8, N.Y. Mets 6 Florida 6, L.A. Dodgers 5 Tuesday’s Games Atlanta 6, Philadelphia 3, 11 innings Washington 6, San Diego 5 N.Y. Mets 3, Cincinnati 0 Houston 6, Pittsburgh 2 San Francisco 6, Milwaukee 1 Colorado 12, St. Louis 9 Chicago Cubs 6, Arizona 4 L.A. Dodgers 7, Florida 3 Wednesday’s Games Atlanta 7, Philadelphia 5 Washington 7, San Diego 6 Cincinnati 3, N.Y. Mets 1 Pittsburgh at Houston, late San Francisco at Milwaukee, late St. Louis at Colorado, late Chicago Cubs at Arizona, late Florida at L.A. Dodgers, late Thursday’s Games Pittsburgh (Ohlendorf 1-6) at Houston (Oswalt 5-10), 2:05 p.m.

San Francisco (Zito 7-4) at Milwaukee (M.Parra 3-5), 2:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Carpenter 9-2) at Colorado (Jimenez 14-1), 3:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Cueto 8-2) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 5-3), 7:05 p.m.

San Diego (Latos 9-4) at Washington (Atilano 6-5), 7:05 p.m.

Florida (Ani.Sanchez 7-5) at Arizona (R.Lopez 4-7), 9:40 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (R.Wells 4-6) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 8-4), 10:10 p.m.

American League East Division W L Pct 52 31 .627 50 33 .602 49 35 .583 41 43 .488 25 58 .301 Central Division

W L Pct Detroit 45 37 .549 Minnesota 45 38 .542 Chicago 44 38 .537 Kansas City 38 46 .452 Cleveland 33 50 .398 West Division

W L Pct Texas 49 34 .590 Los Angeles 46 40 .535 Oakland 41 44 .482 Seattle 34 49 .410

New York Tampa Bay Boston Toronto Baltimore

GB — 2 3 1/2 11 1/2 27 GB — 1/2 1 8 12 1/2 GB — 4 1/2 9 15

Tuesday’s Games Detroit 7, Baltimore 5, 11 innings Minnesota 7, Toronto 6 Tampa Bay 3, Boston 2 Texas 12, Cleveland 1 Chicago White Sox 4, L.A. Angels 1 N.Y. Yankees 6, Oakland 1 Kansas City 3, Seattle 2 Wednesday’s Games Detroit 4, Baltimore 2 Toronto 6, Minnesota 5 Boston at Tampa Bay, late Cleveland at Texas, late L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox, late N.Y. Yankees at Oakland, late Kansas City at Seattle, late Thursday’s Games L.A. Angels (E.Santana 8-6) at Chicago White Sox (Danks 7-7), 2:05 p.m.

Minnesota (S.Baker 7-7) at Toronto (Cecil 7-5), 7:07 p.m.

Cleveland (Westbrook 5-4) at Tampa Bay (W.Davis 5-9), 7:10 p.m.

Baltimore (Guthrie 3-10) at Texas (Tom.Hunter 5-0), 8:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Pettitte 10-2) at Seattle (J.Vargas 6-4), 10:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Minnesota at Detroit, 7:05 p.m.

Boston at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

RACING 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule and standings (winner) Feb. 6 — x-Budweiser Shootout (Kevin Harvick) Feb. 11 — x-Gatorade Duel 1 (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 11 — x-Gatorade Duel 2 (Kasey Kahne) Feb. 14 — Daytona 500 (Jamie McMurray) Feb. 21 — Auto Club 500 (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 28 — Shelby American, Las Vegas (Jimmie Johnson) March 7 — Kobalt Tools 500 (Kurt Busch) March 21 — Food City 500, Bristol, Tenn.

(Jimmie Johnson) March 28 — Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500, Martinsville, Va. (Denny Hamlin) April 10 — Subway Fresh Fit 600, Avondale, Ariz. (Ryan Newman) April 18 — Samsung Mobile 500, Fort Worth, Texas (Denny Hamlin) April 25 — Aaron’s 499, Talladega, Ala. (Kevin Harvick) May 1 — Heath Calhoun 400, Richmond, Va. (Kyle Busch) May 8 — Southern 500, Darlington, S.C. (Denny Hamlin) May 16 — Autism Speaks 400, Dover, Del. (Kyle Busch) May 22 — x-Sprint Showdown, Concord, N.C. (Martin Truex Jr.) May 22 — x-NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Concord, (Kurt Busch) May 30 — Coca-Cola 600, Concord (Kurt Busch) June 6 — Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500, Long Pond, Pa. (Denny Hamlin) June 13 — Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400, Brooklyn, Mich. (Denny Hamlin) June 20 — Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma, Calif. (Jimmie Johnson) June 27 — Lenox Industrial Tools 301, Loudon, N.H. (Jimmie Johnson) July 3 — Coke Zero 400 Powered By CocaCola, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Kevin Harvick) July 10 — LifeLock.com 400, Joliet, Ill. July 25 — Brickyard 400, Indianapolis Aug. 1 — Pennsylvania 500, Long Pond, Pa. Aug. 8 — Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen, Watkins Glen, N.Y. Aug. 15 — Carfax 400, Brooklyn, Mich.

Aug. 21 — Irwin Tools Night Race, Bristol, Tenn.

Sep. 5 — Labor Day Classic 500, Hampton, Ga. Sep. 11 — Richmond 400, Richmond, Va. Sep. 19 — Sylvania 300, Loudon, N.H. Sep. 26 — AAA 400, Dover, Del. Oct. 3 — Price Chopper 400, Kansas City, Kan. Oct. 10 — Pepsi Max 400, Fontana, Calif.

Oct. 16 — NASCAR Banking 500, Concord Oct. 24 — TUMS Fast Relief 500, Martinsville, Va. Oct. 31 — AMP Energy 500, Talladega, Ala. Nov. 7 — Lone Star 500, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 14 — Arizona 500, Avondale, Ariz.

Nov. 21 — Ford 400, Homestead, Fla. x-non-points race 2010 Driver Standings 1. Kevin Harvick, 2,684 2. Jeff Gordon, 2,472 3. Jimmie Johnson, 2,459 4. Kurt Busch, 2,439 5. Denny Hamlin, 2,400 6. Kyle Busch, 2,376 7. Matt Kenseth, 2,322 8. Jeff Burton, 2,319 9. Tony Stewart, 2,251 10. Greg Biffle, 2,234 11. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2,177 12. Carl Edwards, 2,170 13. Mark Martin, 2,131 14. Clint Bowyer, 2,121 15. Ryan Newman, 2,090 16. Kasey Kahne, 2,016 17. David Reutimann, 2,000 18. Joey Logano, 1,997 19. Jamie McMurray, 1,945 20. Martin Truex Jr., 1,930

SOCCER 2010 WORLD CUP 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 Netherlands 3, Uruguay 2 Wednesday, July 7 At Durban, South Africa Spain 1, Germany 0 THIRD PLACE Saturday, July 10 At Port Elizabeth, South Africa Uruguay vs. Germany, 2:30 p.m.

CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday, July 11 At Johannesburg

Netherlands vs. Spain, 2:30 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS Wednesday’s Sports Transactions

BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE_Suspended minor league players RHP Daury Aquino (N.Y. Yankees), RHP Alexander de los Santos (N.Y. Yankees), C Jhancarlos Infante (Tampa Bay), RHP Joel Matos (Arizona) and RHP Freddy Rodriguez (Kansas City) 50 games after each tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX_Placed RHP Jake Peavy on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Jeffrey Marquez from Charlotte (IL).

DETROIT TIGERS_Agreed to terms with LHP Alexander Burgos, C Bryan Holaday and 2B Corey Jones.

National League COLORADO ROCKIES_Placed 1B Todd Helton on the 15-day DL. Purchased the contract of INF Brad Eldred from Colorado Springs (PCL).

HOUSTON ASTROS_Agreed to terms with OF Ariel Ovando on a minor league contract.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS_Placed RHP Adam Ottavino on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 4. Recalled LHP Evan MacLane from Memphis (PCL).

SAN DIEGO PADRES_Traded RHP Sean Gallagher to Pittsburgh for cash considerations.

Eastern League READING PHILLIES_Announced RHP Michael Schwimmer has been promoted to Lehigh Valley (IL) and INF Harold Garcia and RHP Justin De Fratus have been promoted from Clearwater (FSL). Assigned INF Fidel Hernandez to Clearwater.

Midwest League QUAD CITIES BANDITS_Announced OF Ross Smith has been transferred from Batavia (NYP).

American Association EL PASO DIABLOS_Signed RHP Barry Fowler.

FORT WORTH CATS_Released INF Rob Recuenco. Signed INF Brian Bistagne and INF Cesar Suarez.

GRAND PRAIRIE AIRHOGS_Signed RHP Patrick Stanley.

PENSACOLA PELICANS_Signed INF Carlos Leon.

SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS_Signed INF Thomas DiBenedetto and C Matt Kramer. Released INF Jared Keel.

SIOUX FALLS PHEASANTS_Signed RHP Ben Rosen.

Frontier League FLORENCE FREEDOM_Signed RHP Matt Antos. Released LHP Austin Bridges.

OAKLAND COUNTY CRUISRES_Released INF Ryan Shay.

TRAVERSE CITY BEACH BUMS_Signed LHP Joey Parigi.

United League LAREDO BRONCOS_Traded C Luany Sanchez to Rio Grande Valley for 1B Salvador Paniagua.

Signed RHP James Maxwell.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association SACRAMENTO KINGS_Signed C DeMarcus Cousins.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ATLANTA THRASHERS_Re-signed F Eric Boulton. Signed F Jared Ross and D Jaime Sifers.

BUFFALO SABRES_Signed C Rob Niedermayer to a one-year contract.

COLORADO AVALANCHE_Signed F Brandon Yip to a two-year contract.

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS_Signed G David LeNeveu to a one-year contract.

DETROIT RED WINGS_Re-signed F Patrick Eaves to a one-year contract.

MINNESOTA WILD_Signed G Dennis Endras to a one-year contract.

OTTAWA SENATORS_Signed F Corey Locke to a two-year contract.

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS_Signed D Andrew Hutchinson.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS_Agreed to terms with D Jeff Schultz on a four-year contract and LW Kyle Greentree on a two-year contract.

Signed D Brian Fahey to a one-year contract.

MOTORSPORTS SCCA PRO RACING_Fined CRP Racing $1,500 and penalized driver Ron Fellows 50 points for violating the pre-race testing rule during the seven calendar days prior to the first day of official sessions of the Mosport International Raceway event in late May.

COLLEGE BELMONT ABBEY_Announced the resignation of men’s and women’s golf coach Jim Haughey.

EASTERN MICHIGAN_Named John Goodridge men’s track and field coach.

JAMES MADISON_Named Tim Clark director of women’s basketball operations.

OKLAHOMA CITY_Named Marty McCauley women’s golf coach.

PRESBYTERIAN_Promoted Chris Edwards to pitching coach and recruiting coordinator and interim athletic director Mike Smith to senior associate athletic director. Named Josh Davis assistant baseball coach and Krista Bentolila assistant women’s lacrosse coach.

RUTGERS_Named Phil Spiniello women’s swimming and diving coach.

ST. LAWRENCE_Named Peter Hoy baseball coach.

SAINT MICHAEL’S_named Ashley Hughes women’s lacrosse coach.

WINSTON-SALEM STATE_Named Leslie Rowls and Shenika Worthy women’s assistant basketball coaches.

USC apologizes to Florida, Alabama & Washington LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California has apologized to Florida, Alabama, Washington, Oregon and Fresno State for accusing those schools of breaking NCAA rules by contacting one of the Trojans’ players without permission.

In a letter dated July 1 and addressed to Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley, USC AD Mike Garrett said freshman running back Dillon Baxter confirmed to Garrett that the player

“did not receive a call from your institution.”

“I apologize for any inconvenience or embarrassment this matter has caused to you and your institution,” Garrett wrote in a hand-signed letter.

The letter to Foley was obtained by The Associated Press. Alabama, Washington, Oregon, and Fresno State also confirmed Wednesday that their athletic directors received apology letters from USC.

ESPN.com reported USC filed a complaint with the Pac-10 in June about several schools tampering with Baxter after the Trojans were hit with NCAA sanctions.

Pac-10 spokeswoman Danette Leighton told the AP in an e-mail that it was the conference’s policy not to comment on enforcement matters.

Lane Kiffin is in his first year at USC after spending one tumultuous season at Tennessee.

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Spain stuns Germany, 1-0 n Spain’s

win sets up World Cup Final between two nations that have never won soccer’s most prized trophy

Associated Press

Lance Armstrong, right, talks to Andy Schleck of Luxembourg, left, during the fourth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 153.5 kilometers (95.4 miles) with start in Cambrai and finish in Reims, northern France, Wednesday.

Armstrong: Blame to share for Tour ‘bad luck’

REIMS, France (AP) — Lance Armstrong’s flat tire has done more than just deflate some of his hopes for another Tour de France victory. It’s also caused a bit of second-guessing within his RadioShack team.

Before Wednesday’s flat fourth stage, won by Italy’s Alessandro Petacchi in a sprint, Armstrong said he and his teammates could have better managed the cobblestones where he punctured a tire and lost time the previous day.

Wednesday’s ride didn’t shake up the overall standings, with Switzerland’s Fabian Cancellara retaining the yellow jersey, and many riders were still pondering the blows suffered by Armstrong and RadioShack on Tuesday. “In hindsight, as a team, I think we all agree we could have ridden differently yesterday,�

Armstrong said. “You can look at the position we went into the cobbles (in), you can look at perhaps the amount of the time we spent on the sides, which I think has an effect.�

It was a far cry from Armstrong’s seven-year domination at the Tour from 1999 to 2005, when he often lavished praise on teammates for their help in his victories — and when luck, more often than not, was on his side.

Watkins Takes 2nd

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Lamar Watkins raced to second place in the YMCA’s 7th Annual Main Squeeze 5K in Spartanburg, S.C., on Saturday, June 26. The run raises money for the YMCA’s Partners with Youth Campaign. Watkins graduated from East Rutherford High.

DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Spain outplayed Germany yet again.

And now the Spanish have the biggest prize of all within their sights.

Spain will play for the World Cup title for the very first time, thanks to Carles Puyol’s goal on a powerful header in the second half Wednesday night. The 1-0 victory was the same score as the European Championship final two years ago, which Spain won to end a 44-year major title drought.

But while the European title is nice, nothing compares to being the world champ. “This is one of the greatest moments for Spain, for us to be in the final of the World Cup, it’s history,� said David Villa, who remains tied with the Netherlands Wesley Sneijder for tournament scoring leader at five goals. “And we want to make more history in the final.�

Somebody will.

Spain faces the Netherlands on Sunday at Soccer City in Johannesburg, ensuring a firsttime champion. The Dutch, who beat Uruguay 3-2 on Tuesday night, have lost in their only two trips to the final. The two teams have never met in the World Cup. When the final whistle sounded, the Spanish players on the

Associated Press

Spain’s Carles Puyol, center, on the ground, scores his side’s first goal past Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, third left, during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday.

field thrust their arms in the air while the substitutes raced onto the field. Two teammates grabbed Villa, who has scored all but two of Spain’s goals here, and carried him on their shoulders.

In the stands, Spanish fans partied deep into the night, waving flags, banging on drums and singing chorus after chorus of “Ole! Ole! Ole!� “We worked hard to get here and now we have made the final,� Villa said. “It’s a great thing.�

For Germany, it’s yet another disappointment. The three-time champs were making their third straight trip to the World Cup semifinals. Yet just like in 2006, they are headed for the third-

place game.

Captain Philipp Lahm was in tears as he watched Spain celebrate. Bastian Schweinsteiger was on his knees for several minutes, and not even a consoling pat on the back from Puyol helped.

The Germans retooled their team after the Euros loss in Vienna, bringing in youngsters such as Mesut Oezil, Sami Khedira and goal-scoring machine Thomas Mueller, who was suspended against Spain after picking up a second yellow card in the quarters.

But there’s something about Spain that brings out the worst in the Germans, and they looked as if they were back in Vienna for much of the night.

Lovable or Losers?

Cubs struggling and it’s not just Zambrano CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Zambrano’s dugout meltdown last month is just one of the problems facing the Cubs as they head toward the All-Star break. What ails the longtime losers goes much deeper than that and it’s on full display in Tom Ricketts’ first season as owner.

Poor offensive seasons by 3-4 hitters Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez have helped put the Cubs into a hole that could make sellers at the trade deadline. It’s also put into question the future of manager Lou Piniella, who’s in the fourth and final year of his contract.

If it’s not one thing, it’s another for a team going on 102 years without a World Series title.

There have been embarrassing losses. Last weekend at home against the first-place Reds, the Cubs gave up nine runs in one inning and two days later surrendered eight in another frame during a game that saw Cincinnati hit seven homers.

During their one victory in the four-game series against former manager Dusty Baker, Chicago stranded 17 runners. “I don’t like to lose. I don’t think anybody does,� Piniella said. “But what am I going to do, jump off the Hancock building?�

In an interview with writers this week in Phoenix, where the Cubs were visiting the Diamondbacks, Piniella said he was planning to keep his job for the rest of the season. He led the Cubs to division titles in his first two seasons, but they fell short last year and things don’t look good this year with the team

Associated Press

Chicago Cubs’ Carlos Zambrano slams his bat to the ground after popping up for the final out against the Oakland Athletics at Wrigley Field in Chicago in this June 15, 2010 file photo.

already some 10 games out of the NL Central lead. “I’m not a quitter,� Piniella said. “In this business, you better be prepared to take the good with the bad. I mean, nobody wants the bad, but at the same time it happens.�

White Sox after he surrendered four runs in the first inning. He apparently was upset because some teammates didn’t try to make diving stops on some hits, but whatever the reason the tirade has been replayed numerous times.

Zambrano was sent home by It happens often enough with Piniella, suspended, put on a the emotional Zambrano, the restricted list and then assigned one-time ace who was surpristo an unspecified treatment proingly sent to the bullpen April gram. When he returns after the 22 and finally rejoined the rota- All-Star break, he’ll be back in tion in early June. Zambrano, the bullpen. who signed a five-year, $91.5 “It was a good idea — a very million contract in 2007, is good idea, actually — to wait ‘til just 3-6 with a 5.66 ERA in 22 after the All-Star break before SM Blueincluding Medicare Supplement games this season, he came in and addressed the Original Medicare covers only a portion of yourPiniella medical expenses. nine starts. team,� said. “Things Get additional coverage with our most plan (PlanaF)heck of a lot.

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Nation Today Worker killed in Ohio sauerkraut plant collapse

FREMONT, Ohio (AP) — A concrete roof partially collapsed Wednesday at a sauerkraut factory in northern Ohio, killing one worker and injuring three, authorities said.

The roof collapsed as workers for B&W Welding were replacing support columns inside the small building at the Fremont Co., Police Chief Tim Wiersma said. Crews were still trying to remove the body of the man who died. His name wasn’t immediately released.

Todd Michael, 44, was trapped in the rubble with his legs pinned for about four hours before he was rescued. Wiersma said he didn’t know the extent of Michael’s injuries but that it appears he will survive.

While he was trapped, Michael told rescuers how to move the concrete and deal with the ruble, Wiersma said.

A third B&W worker also was taken to a hospital, and one Fremont Co. worker was taken to a hospital for treatment and was released.

Woman, 75, runs into liquor store — again

ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities say a 75-year-old woman drove her car through the front of an Atlanta liquor store on Monday — and it’s

not the first time.

Constance Chapman tells police her brakes went out Monday afternoon while she was trying to park at Green’s package store along Ponce de Leon Avenue, a major thoroughfare in Midtown.

Her white Mazda Miata crashed through the front window, pinning worker Jenetha Gardiner between a broken window and a shelf.

Gardiner was taken to Atlanta Medical Center to be treated for a head injury cause by a falling bottle of liquor.

Chapman tells police this is the second time she has done this at Green’s.

Barge hits tourist boat in Philly; two missing PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A disabled sightseeing boat adrift in the Delaware River with at least 37 people aboard was struck by a barge and capsized Wednesday, spilling passengers into the water and leaving two people unaccounted for after a frantic rescue effort.

The amphibious “duck boat” had gone into the water just after 2:30 p.m. and suffered a mechanical problem and a small fire, officials said. It was struck about 10 minutes later, then sank.

Searchers were looking for a 16-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man believed to have been aboard the vessel.

Associated Press

Los Angeles Police setup a tent during an investigation of a home on 81st Street in Los Angeles on Wednesday. A law enforcement official says police made an arrest in the so-called “Grim Sleeper” serial killings in which a man is believed to have killed 11 people since 1985.

Arrest made in ‘Grim Sleeper’ serial killings LOS ANGELES (AP) — A retired police mechanic was arrested and charged Wednesday in the city’s “Grim Sleeper” serial killings after decades of frustrated investigations into at least 11 slayings dating back 25 years.

Lonnie Franklin Jr., 57, was charged with 10 counts of murder, one count of attempted murder and special circumstance allegations of multiple murders that could make him eligible for the death penalty if convicted, District Attorney Steve Cooley said.

“Today is a good day,” Donnell Alexander, the brother of victim Monique Alexander, said as he watched police activity outside the South Los Angeles house where the arrest was made earlier in the day.

Detectives have spent years probing slayings between 1985 and 2007 in which the killer targeted young black women and one man.

The attacker was dubbed the “Grim Sleeper” because he apparently took a 14-year hiatus from his crimes.

Dozens of police officials closed off a block around the 81st Street house where the arrest was made.

Neighbors described Franklin as friendly and quiet. They said he was often seen working on cars in his front yard and would sometimes stop to chat with passers-by.

Neighbor Brenda Locker, a city transportation department employee, said Franklin used to work for the city as a mechanic at the 77th Street police station and had retired.

Alexander joined a crowd at the end of the block where the distinctive green house is located. A mobile command post was parked out front, and a line of police tents sheltered tables in the front yard.

Alexander said he always kept faith there would be an arrest.

“You don’t think about it every day, but every birthday, every holiday, every Christmas,” he said. “It’s not closure but it helps.”

Neighbors were in disbelief.

“He’s a very good guy. I don’t believe it,” nearby resident Andre Wynn said.

The “Grim Sleeper” case has dogged police even though they had the killer’s DNA, a description from a survivor and had offered a $500,000 reward.

Cooley said investigators used a tool known as familial searching that allows them to look for close DNA matches through relatives.

Critics have said the approach violates the privacy of family members and can place them under lifetime surveillance.

Cooley believes the “Grim Sleeper” case was the first time the method has been used successfully in

It’s A Girl!

California.

Franklin was expected to be arraigned Thursday.

The victims were shot, strangled or both, usually after some kind of sexual contact. Ten victims were women and several were prostitutes.

Police have said it’s possible the male victim, Thomas Steele, who was shot in 1987, was a friend of another victim or discovered the killer’s identity.

All the bodies were found outdoors, often in alleys a few miles south of downtown Los Angeles.

The initial killings occurred during a time of extreme violence in parts of Los Angeles, when many young women were falling prey to crack cocaine and other drug addictions.

As many as 30 detectives investigated the slayings in the 1980s but exhausted leads within a few years.

A special squad of detectives was assembled after the most recent known “Grim Sleeper” killing, the June 2007 shooting of Janecia Peters, 25, whose body was found in a trash bin.

The detectives have been focusing on the January 1987 slaying of Barbara Ware, a 23-year-old with a history of prostitution who was found shot in a South Los Angeles alley.

A man called police to report seeing her body being dumped from a blue-and-white van. Within an hour police had used the license plates to locate the van at its registered address at a church. The van’s engine was still warm and there were several congregants in the church, but none seemed to know anything. The trail stopped there.

In 2009, police released a recording of the emergency telephone call in hopes someone would know the voice of the man.

“I’d like to report a murder — a dead body or something,” the caller said. “He threw her out ... the only thing you can see out is her feet.”

The caller then declined to identify himself, saying, “I know too many people.” He then hung up.

The one suspect description came from a woman who was sexually assaulted then shot and survived.

She said a man with chiseled features and a black polo shirt who was driving an orange Ford Pinto offered her a ride to her sister’s house. She said they exchanged banter and shortly after getting into the car, she was attacked and pushed out.

Keisha Smith was among the crowd kept away from the 81st Street investigation scene by police tape.

She said Franklin was well known as a mechanic in the neighborhood and had often helped find parts for her truck.

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THE MARKET IN REVIEW

STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS

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NYSE

6,685.78+199.66

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last FtBcp pfD 2.21 FlagstB rs 2.93 FtBcp pfC 2.29 PNC wt 13.99 Raythn wt 13.85 OwensC wtB2.44 FtBcp pfB 2.35 VersoPap 2.89 DrxSOXBll 32.41 US Airwy 9.32

Chg +.61 +.54 +.39 +2.30 +2.22 +.39 +.34 +.40 +4.40 +1.24

%Chg +38.1 +22.6 +20.5 +19.7 +19.1 +18.9 +16.9 +16.1 +15.7 +15.3

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last Chg FTI Cnslt 32.14-11.13 DrxSOXBr 32.74 -5.91 DirREBear 7.58 -1.31 MSS&P11 10.28 -1.73 DirFBear rs15.89 -2.25 TrnsRty 9.30 -1.20 DirxTcBear 9.00 -1.11 DirMCB3x 20.22 -2.43 PrUPSM40061.10-7.30 PrUPShR2K59.00-6.83

%Chg -25.7 -15.3 -14.7 -14.4 -12.4 -11.4 -11.0 -10.7 -10.7 -10.4

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg Citigrp 4548093 3.90 +.11 S&P500ETF2284030106.11 +3.24 BkofAm 1465276 14.71 +.65 SPDR Fncl 1040353 14.20 +.60 GenElec 901295 14.62 +.65 iShR2K 715809 61.10 +2.06 FordM 713522 10.59 +.43 DrxFBull s 670134 20.58 +2.27 DirFBear rs 637367 15.89 -2.25 SprintNex 621325 4.26 +.12 Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

DIARY

2,687 446 69 3,202 50 63 5,121,714,781

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AMEX

1,826.83 +27.35

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last Talbots wt 2.47 AdcareH wt 2.25 Taseko 3.75 GerovaFn 5.40 MagHRes 4.34 AoxingP rs 2.95 InvCapHld 2.56 EndvSilv g 3.36 IncOpR 5.99 Ballanty 7.59

Chg +.46 +.40 +.35 +.50 +.39 +.25 +.21 +.27 +.44 +.50

%Chg +22.9 +21.6 +10.3 +10.2 +9.9 +9.3 +8.9 +8.7 +7.9 +7.1

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last BovieMed 2.10 NwGold g 5.13 HKN 2.95 NewConcEn3.42 ContMatls 12.00 ChinaNet 3.35 AlldDefen 3.28 CorMedix n 2.00 GSE Sy 3.70 Aerosonic 2.65

Chg -.44 -.67 -.35 -.27 -.79 -.20 -.17 -.10 -.19 -.13

%Chg -17.3 -11.6 -10.6 -7.3 -6.2 -5.6 -4.9 -4.8 -4.8 -4.7

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg NwGold g 99701 5.13 -.67 VantageDrl 44956 1.28 -.15 Taseko 33838 3.75 +.35 GoldStr g 32126 4.16 +.18 NovaGld g 19669 6.41 +.26 NthgtM g 14815 2.94 +.14 KodiakO g 12559 3.24 +.15 US Gold 12126 4.76 +.28 NA Pall g 11032 3.20 +.21 BootsCoots 10621 2.99 +.03 DIARY

Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

323 158 46 527 5 22 83,828,770

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DAILY DOW JONES

NASDAQ

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last Netlist 2.82 Carmike 6.61 USA Tc pf 10.00 CVD Eqp 3.55 ZionsBc wt 7.40 PerryEllis 19.19 AmPac 5.57 CRA Intl 20.35 CentEuro 25.53 NeurogX 7.16

Chg +.52 +1.04 +1.35 +.45 +.92 +2.34 +.67 +2.45 +3.04 +.84

%Chg +22.6 +18.7 +15.6 +14.5 +14.2 +13.9 +13.7 +13.7 +13.5 +13.3

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last Affymetrix 4.04 XenoPort 6.51 NexMed rs 3.20 EndWve 2.72 OlScCTrI pf 4.10 OakRidgeF 5.15 Hastings 5.93 XenithBc n 6.51 CmwlthBsh 2.20 StealthGs h 4.10

Chg -1.51 -2.36 -.63 -.42 -.61 -.74 -.85 -.89 -.28 -.50

%Chg -27.2 -26.6 -16.4 -13.4 -13.0 -12.6 -12.5 -12.0 -11.3 -10.9

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg Microsoft 800038 24.30 +.48 Intel 704261 20.14 +.66 Cisco 694013 22.48 +1.14 PwShs QQQ676822 43.96 +1.36 Oracle 348706 23.09 +.77 MicronT 301422 8.89 +.54 Comcast 261198 17.84 +.04 ApldMatl 260151 12.19 +.41 Dell Inc 258827 12.46 +.56 Apple Inc 228441 258.67+10.04 Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

DIARY

2,090 589 106 2,785 14 128 2,121,213,987

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Dow Jones industrials Close: 10,018.28 Change: 274.66 (2.8%)

2,159.47 +65.59

52-Week High Low

11,258.01 4,812.87 408.57 7,743.74 1,994.20 2,535.28 1,219.80 852.90 12,847.91 745.95

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10 DAYS

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8,087.19 2,988.88 342.02 5,552.82 1,497.10 1,727.05 869.32 539.03 8,900.27 473.54

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+2.82 +3.90 +3.24 +3.08 +1.52 +3.13 +3.13 +3.48 +3.20 +3.67

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+22.50 +32.48 +7.76 +18.87 +21.19 +23.60 +20.55 +32.56 +23.20 +27.51

MUTUAL FUNDS

10,000 9,600

10,018.28 4,058.62 372.03 6,685.78 1,826.83 2,159.47 1,060.27 724.50 11,095.30 611.66

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+1.2 +12.5/C +1.6 +18.4/D +0.8 +24.3/A +3.6 +14.7/D +1.3 +23.3/B +6.5 +17.4/D +1.8 +20.8/A +2.4 +17.8/E +1.1 +22.8/B +1.1 +22.9/B +0.6 +24.6/B +2.1 +20.9/C +7.2 +18.2/B +1.1 +12.2/C +7.0 +23.8/A +2.6 +22.2/A +4.2 +21.7/B +2.8 +22.5/B +1.3 +18.0/C +1.1 +12.0/C +0.8 +24.4/A +1.2 +12.5/C +1.8 +17.6/C +1.1 +22.9/B +6.4 +14.6/E 0.0 +27.1/A +7.9 +18.3/B +1.1 +22.9/B +0.7 +26.1/A +0.5 +19.4/D +1.0 +20.7/C +0.3 +3.0/C +1.1 +14.8/E +1.7 +62.4/C +0.2 +19.1/D

11.25 25.86 26.27 45.43 56.70 30.85 14.92 24.25 97.69 97.05 90.30 23.33 35.55 11.25 29.84 2.01 24.09 30.99 15.85 11.25 26.27 12.18 28.04 97.69 25.45 66.42 13.31 97.06 20.16 28.46 33.59 10.44 2.79 14.64 13.94

+7.5/A +1.2/B +0.1/B +3.0/C +3.2/A +4.2/A +2.3/B +0.4/B -0.4/C -0.3/C -2.0/D -0.7/B +5.9/A +7.2/A +4.1/A +3.4/B +4.8/A +2.7/A +1.7/C +7.0/A +0.2/B +3.3/E +4.2/A -0.3/C +1.9/D +3.6/A +4.0/B -0.3/C 0.0/B +2.0/A 0.0/B +4.9/A -2.7/D -0.2/C -1.3/D

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Business Notes Mortgage applications rise

WASHINGTON (AP) — Applications for home loans rose last week as consumers raced to refinance at the lowest rates in decades.

The Mortgage Bankers Associations said Wednesday that overall applications increased nearly 7 percent from a week earlier. While they have been increasing in recent weeks, they remain below early 2009 levels.

Applications to refinance home loans were up 9 percent to the highest level since May 2009.

But new mortgages taken out to purchase homes fell 2 percent.

Those applications have fallen in eight out of the last nine weeks, after government tax credits that spurred home sales ended on April 30.

Applications were 35 percent below last year’s levels.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed loan sank to 4.58 percent last week, according to Freddie Mac. That was the lowest since the mortgage company began keeping records in 1971.

Obama’s export goals face hurdles

WASHINGTON (AP) — Moving trade to a front burner, President Barack Obama claimed Wednesday that the U.S. was on track to meet his goal of doubling exports in the next five years.

While many economists and business leaders see that target as overly ambitious, the president has been increasingly linking his trade push with job creation — and trying to blunt a brewing business revolt against his policies ahead of midterm elections.

“Export growth leads to job growth and economic growth,” Obama said as he named 18 business, labor and government leaders to a new export advisory council. “At a time when jobs are in short supply, building exports is an imperative,” Obama said.

Obama said the nation’s sales abroad grew by 17 percent in the first four months of this year, declaring: “Our efforts are off to a solid start.”

Yet while the Commerce Department said exports of goods and services from January through April were up 16.9 percent, imports rose even more — up by 19.6 percent.

Borders launches e-book store

NEW YORK (AP) — Borders Group Inc. has launched its e-bookstore as it tries to catch up to competitors who have a head-start in a small but growing market that’s seen as the future of the book industry.

The company said Wednesday its goal with the new store and e-reader is to take 17 percent of the electronic book market by next July. Amazon has the Kindle e-reader and Barnes & Noble Inc. has the Nook, and all the players are cutting prices to woo buyers.

Borders was later to market than its rivals but said it took time to craft its strategy, which rests on selling books that can be used across multiple platforms rather than just one device.

The store, at ebooks.borders.com, has more than 1.5 million titles and thousands of free ones. The books are in formats such as mobile, PDF and ePub. The Kobo eReader and Aluratek Libre eReader are both for sale on the site and priced under $150.

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In this file photo taken June 25, 2010, traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. A day after the Dow Jones industrial average broke a sevenday losing streak, stocks are set to resume that slide.

Associated Press

Dow climbs back above 10,000 NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones industrials climbed back above 10,000 Wednesday after investors had second thoughts about the heavy selling in the stock market during the last two weeks.

Stocks soared and the Dow rose 275 points after a modest gain Tuesday. It was the market’s first back-to-back advance since mid-June and the first close above psychological benchmark of 10,000 since June 28.

But analysts warn that the buying doesn’t mean that investors are more optimistic. They said there wasn’t a single catalyst behind the move and that it looked like a case of investors scooping up stocks that had become cheaper after heavy losses. The Dow had fallen 7.3 percent over two weeks.

“It’s just more of a reaction to a little bit too much negativity,” said Marc Harris, co-head of global research for RBC Capital Markets in New York.

The Dow and broader indexes gained more than 2 percent.

Trading volume was light, however, signaling that many skeptical investors were staying out of the market. Interest rates rose as some investors dumped Treasurys in favor of riskier assets like stocks.

Financial stocks rose on an upbeat profit forecast from State Street Corp. The stock gained 9.9 percent. Materials stocks rose after having logged steep drops over worries about the economy. Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. climbed 3.3 percent, while U.S. Steel rose 5.7 percent.

Wednesday’s big gain fit into a pattern of volatility that began in late April, when the Dow began tumbling from its 2010 high of 11,205.03. The Dow had fallen 13 percent since then, and the long slide included many triple-digit moves.

The protracted drop began on concerns that debt problems in Greece and other European countries would stifle the continent’s recovery and eventually the recovery in the U.S. But in the past few weeks, stocks have been tumbling on signs that the domestic rebound is slowing.

Some traders were selling on fears that the country is headed back into recession. They were also buying Treasurys so they could put their money into a safe place.

Jack Ablin, chief investment officer at Harris Private Bank in Chicago, said that what’s called a “double-dip” is unlikely, but the idea of one is scary because the government wouldn’t have many options to revive the economy a second time.

“When you’re driving around on a spare tire you’re on the lookout for nails,” he said.

There were no economic reports to influence the market on Wednesday. Traders were getting a series of reports Thursday likely to give some insight into consumers’ behavior. The government’s weekly report on jobless claims is due out, and retailers will report June sales results. Investors will be looking for any signs that layoffs are slowing, and that consumers are feeling better about spending.

The market’s other big concern is upcoming earnings reports.

Investors want to know if companies are also seeing business slow, and if they’re changing their forecasts for the coming quarters.

Ablin said the forecast from State Street bolstered confidence ahead of earnings for the April-June period. However, Ablin said he didn’t expect the bounce to continue because investors are anxious about the hundreds of company reports still to come.

“I don’t think any investor wants to commit one way or another with the whole string of earnings announcements” ahead, Ablin said.

The Dow rose 274.66, or 2.8 percent, to 10,018.28. The Dow rose 57 points Tuesday. The index hasn’t risen two straight days since June 17-18.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 32.21, or 3.1 percent, to 1,060.27, and the Nasdaq composite index rose 65.59, or 3.1 percent, 2,159.47.

Bond prices fell, driving up interest rates. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.99 percent from 2.94 percent late Tuesday. The yield fell below 3 percent last week for the first time since April 2009. The 10-year yield is used as a benchmark for interest rates on consumer loans and mortgages.

The dollar fell against other major currencies, including the euro.

Crude oil rose $2.09 to $74.07 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Gold rose.

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U.S. says N.Y. subway bomb linked to cell

NEW YORK (AP) — A failed plot to set off bombs in the New York subway system last year was part of a larger al-Qaida terrorist conspiracy that included a similar attack planned in England, U.S. prosecutors said Wednesday.

In an indictment unsealed Wednesday in federal court in Brooklyn, prosecutors added several al-Qaida figures to the case, including Adnan Shukrijumah, an FBI most-wanted terrorist.

Shukrijumah, one of the al-Qaida leaders in charge of plotting attacks worldwide, was directly involved in recruiting and plotting the New York attack, prosecutors said. Attorney General Eric Holder has called that plot one of the most dangerous since since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

The indictment added new terrorism charges against Adis Medunjanin, who already was awaiting trial in the subway case. It also named three other men — Abid Naseer, Tariq Ur Rehman and an alleged al-Qaida operative in Pakistan known only as “Ahmad” — and linked them to a previously undisclosed companion plot in England.

“These charges underscore the global nature of the terrorist threat we face,” said David Kris, the Justice Department’s top national security prosecutor.

The Associated Press first reported last week that U.S. authorities believe Shukrijumah was involved in the subway plot, and that Ahmad is in Pakistani custody.

Medunjanin and two other U.S. citizens were arrested in September 2009 before, prosecutors said, they could carry out a trio of suicide bombings in Manhattan. Najibullah Zazi, a former Denver airport shuttle driver, and Zarein Ahmedzay have pleaded guilty and admitted planning to detonate homemade bombs on the subway during rush hour. A third man, Adis Medunjanin, awaits trial. Prosecutors added new terrorism charges against him Wednesday. There was no immediate response to a phone message left with Madunjanin’s attorney.

After 9/11, Shukrijumah, 34, was seen as one of al-Qaida’s best chances to attack inside the U.S. or Europe, captured terrorist Abu Zubaydah told U.S. authorities. Shukrijumah studied at a community college in Florida but when the FBI showed up to arrest him as a material witness to a terrorism case in 2003, he already had left the country.

In 2004, then-Attorney General John Ashcroft called Shukrijumah a “clear and present danger” to the United States. The U.S. is offering a $5 million reward for information leading to his capture.

The new indictment charging a conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction alleges that Shukrijumah and Ahmad recruited Zazi, Ahmedzay and Medunjanin in 2008 to receive training from al-Qaida in the Waziristan region of Pakistan. Once the three former high school classmates from Queens returned to the United States in early 2009, it adds, Ahmad traded coded e-mail messages with both Zazi and Naseer, who was part of a Manchester, England-based cell.

Prosecutors say in one message, Naseer told Ahmad he was planning a large “wedding” — code for attack. Likewise, Zazi e-mailed Ahmad that “the marriage is ready” shortly before he drove from Colorado to New York City carrying bombmaking components in September 2009, they add.

In a search of the British suspects’ homes, investigators say they found large amounts of flour and oil, and surveillance photos and maps of Manchester on the walls.

Zazi, who was under FBI surveillance, was arrested after abandoning the plan and fleeing back to Colorado. Naseer is in custody in United Kingdom on terrorism charges; Rehman was deported to Pakistan.

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SEVERE FOOD-INDUCED ALLERGIES IN CHILDREN

Parents should take note of the fact that recent research suggests that children with histories of food-induced allergic reactions may require more than one epinephrine shot to stop a severe reaction. Researchers found that 12 percent of children treated for food-related anaphylactic reactions over a six-year period needed a second dose of epinephrine. (The severe reaction known as “anaphylaxis” develops within seconds or minutes of exposure and causes potentially life-threatening symptoms such as breathing difficulty.)

Previous research backs up this finding, showing that nearly one in five severe food-induced allergic reactions require more than one epinephrine shot. With this in mind, people with a history of severe food-related allergic reactions should carry two doses of self-injectable epinephrine at all times.

At Smith’S DrugS of foreSt City, 139 E. Main Street, (828) 245-4591, we believe every person should be aware of and educated on food-induced allergies. We will gladly help you with concerns you may have about this and other medical conditions. In addition to prescription and over-the-counter medications, we carry nutritional supplements and home medical supplies. You may also visit us for your immunizations. We offer flu and pneumonia vaccines during normal business hours. hiNt: Up to six percent of children have food allergies, and this percentage seems to be increasing.

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A helicopter carrying U.S. Sec. of the Navy Ray Mabus, Assistant Sec. of the Interior Tom Strickland, U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal fly over Grand Isle, La. along the Gulf coast of Louisiana on Wednesday.

Oil hidden from easy cleanup GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — There’s a dirty secret buried under Gulf of Mexico beaches after cleanup workers scrape away the oil washing ashore.

Walk to a seemingly pristine patch of sand, plop down in a chair and start digging with your bare feet, like everyone does at the beach. Chances are you’ll walk away with gooey tar between your toes.

So far, cleanup workers hired

by BP have skimmed only the surface, using shovels or sifting machines to remove oil. The company is planning a deeper cleaning program that could include washing or incinerating sand once the leak is stopped off the coast of Louisiana.

Some experts question whether it’s better to just leave it alone and let nature run its course, in part because oil that weathers on beaches isn’t considered as much of a health hazard as fresh crude. Some environmentalists and local officials fret about harm to the ecosystem and tourism.

“We have to have sand that is just as clean as it was before the spill,” said Tony Kennon, the mayor of Orange Beach, a popular tourist stretch reaching to the Florida state line.

Meanwhile out in the Gulf, choppy seas held up oil skimming operations all along the Gulf coast, although boats off Louisiana’s shoreline hoped to be back at work before the day ended. Rough waves have halted offshore skimming in Mississippi, Florida and Louisiana for more than a week.

Orange Beach was stained Wednesday by a new wave of tar balls and brown, oil-stained foam after days of relatively oilfree surf, but few tourists were around to see the mess.

BP has high hopes to clean it all eventually. Mark DeVries, BP’s deputy incident commander in Mobile, envisions a time when no one can tell what hit the beaches during the summer of oil.

“That’s our commitment — to return the beaches to the state they were before,” Devries said.

“We’re referring to it as polishing the beaches.”

Chuck Kelly knows what a job that will be. He works at Gulf State Park and has been watching as tides bury even the worst oil deposits — slicks hundreds of yards long and inches deep — before cleaning crews can reach them.

“Some oil comes in with a wave, and another wave covers it with sand,” he said. “It’s just like a rock or a shell. There’s all sorts of things buried in this sand.

Now, there’s oil.”

George Crozier, a marine scientist and director of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, said there’s only one real reason to dig up the buried oil: tourism.

“Buried is buried. It will get carved up by a hurricane at some point, but I see no particular advantage to digging it up,” he said. “It’s a human environmental hazard only because people don’t want to go to the beach if it’s got tar balls on it.”

Judy Haner, a marine scientist with The Nature Conservancy, favors deep-cleaning because the sand is home to small creatures like sand fleas, which form the base of the coastal food chain.

“They’re the ones exposed to (oil) every tidal cycle, and they’re living in the sand,” she said.

“It’s the bioaccumulation up the chain that is problematic.”

Some creatures could be removed from dirty sand by sifting the material before washing, but others would undoubtedly be killed. The Orange Beach mayor fears a long-term nightmare scenario: buried oil being swept off the beach by a hurricane and strewn all over his coastal town.

He favors a method familiar along the Gulf Coast: nourishment. After a hurricane scours a beach flat, workers use huge dredges to pump new sand from the floor of the Gulf onto the beach.

That could work if the Gulf floor isn’t contaminated, too.

No one knows yet how bad it is.

Only certain areas of the seabed have beach-quality sand and costs could escalate drastically for sand from farther away, said Phillip West, the city’s coastal resources manager. After

Hurricane Ivan struck in 2004, it cost $9 million just to renourish Orange Beach.

DeVries, the BP executive, said there is time to develop a plan because the leak isn’t expected to be stopped before August. Oil could be hitting the coast through mid-fall. Possible options include washing sand chemically or even heating it in an incinerator to burn off the oil, he said.

The eventual solution could look like what’s going on at Grand Isle, La., where officials want to use sand-washers like those already used extensively in Canada to cull tar from vast deposits.

Sand will be collected by sifting machines dubbed “Sandbonis,” a reference to the Zamboni machines used to resurface ice rinks. The sand will be dumped into a container, sifted again, and washed with 110-degree water, then mild detergent. It will be tested before eventually being replaced on the beach.

“This is impressive,” Coast Guard Adm. Robert Papp Jr. said at a demonstration. “To be able to take the sand off the beach, clean it and put it back is much better than hauling it away.”

Project engineer Mike Lunsford said the washing operation can clean 50 tons of sand an hour. The weight of sand can vary widely, depending on its moisture and how tightly it is packed. Fifty tons sounds like a lot. But even if the sand is dry and loose, it would take an hour to clean an area less than the size of a basketball court 6 inches deep. Officials say hundreds of thousands of cubic yards need to be cleaned.

No matter the solution, local officials and would-be beachgoers are frustrated and hope their favorite spots can be saved.

“This is heartbreaking,” said Julie Davidson, 42, who drove down to Grand Isle from Kenner to see the effects of the spill. “We usually come down here at least for a long weekend, but there’s no reason to now.

You can’t get in the water, you’re afraid of the beach. Why come?”

The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Thursday, July 8, 2010 — 13 SHOE by Chris Cassat and Gary Brookins

THE GRIZZWELLS by Bill Schoor

BROOM-HILDA by Russell Myers

DILBERT by Scott Adams

GIL THORP by Jerry Jenkins, Ray Burns and Frank McLaughlin

THE BORN LOSER by Art and Chip Sansom

ARLO AND JANIS by Jimmy Johnson

FRANK AND ERNEST by Bob Thaves

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Good old days are long gone Dear Abby: I am an 18-year-old woman and have been with my fiance for 2 1/2 years. I love him and can’t picture my life without him.

However, over the last six months he has become emotionally abusive.

He’s never wrong, gets mad if I disagree with him about anything, and he yells at me over every little thing.

He used to treat me great, and now this.

I miss how it used to be, and I cry almost every day. In the past I always told myself I would never put up with something like this, but I have been — and it gets harder every day. I know it’s not physical, but emotional abuse counts for something, right? Or am I overreacting?

Please give me some advice. I need to know there IS a light at the end of the tunnel. — Sad Dear Sad: You’re not overreacting. What you are experiencing now is a preview of how the rest of your life will be if you stay with him.

When a partner becomes controlling and emotionally abusive, in most cases it’s only a matter of time until the physical abuse begins. If you’re smart, you will put an end to this NOW. The “light at the end of the tunnel” is the sunshine you’ll see once you exit this relationship and slam the door behind you.

Dear Abby: Would you please

Dear Abby Abigail van Buren

say something about the practice of choosing teams for group games by having team captains select individuals through the process of elimination?

As a child, I was always the person chosen last, and it happened again at a recent community function.

I found it just as humiliating and hurtful as an adult.

We were asked to stand and then sit down as our names were called.

I was the last person standing in a room of 60 people, and it felt like I had just been pronounced the least popular and desirable person in the room. — The Outcast Dear “Outcast”: I’m glad you wrote. When choosing teams for group games, most savvy educators separate students into “odds” and “evens” — or divide them alphabetically — rather than using the old “last man standing” method.

That this would happen in a room full of adults shows extreme insensitivity, and I don’t blame you for being upset.

Was eye-drop med to blame?

Dear Dr. Gott: I am a female who used Timoptic eye drops for glaucoma about 20 years ago. The beta blocker caused me many side effects, most of which went away when I discontinued the medicine. However, I still have shortness of breath and difficult urination. Is there anything that can be done to relieve these side effects?

Dear Reader: Even today, Timoptic is contraindicated for patients with a history of chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and a number of cardiac conditions. I cannot tie in your shortness of breath 20 years following usage, but I wonder whether you had an existing condition even then that might have been exacerbated by the medication. This can best be determined by a pulmonologist, who will listen to your lungs, and perhaps order a chest X-ray, CT or MRI to determine just what is and isn’t going on.

I am unaware of a link to urinary difficulties with Timoptic but can offer some other possible causes for the condition. Retention can be caused by an obstruction in the urinary tract or by

Puzzle

Ask Dr. Gott Dr. Peter M. Gott mixed signals between the bladder and the brain. Diabetes, pelvic injury, vaginal childbirth, bladder stones and infection of the spinal cord are but a few more options. An infection can cause inflammation and irritation, resulting in urinary retention.

A cystocele can result when the wall between the bladder and the vagina weakens, allowing the bladder to sag into the vagina. A rectocele occurs when the rectum sags into the back wall of the vagina.

Both conditions can force the bladder out of position, causing incontinence and retention.

I feel you need a referral to an urologist for a complete examination to rule out specific conditions, while allowing concentration on others.

IN THE STARS Your Birthday, July 8; Find talented people who share your interests and work in close tandem.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) - If you need to purchase an expensive item, take along someone who is knowledgeable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Don’t be so sure of things that you leave yourself open.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) - Before hiring anyone to do a big job, be sure to check out the person’s credentials.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Don’t feel that you have to keep up with the Joneses.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - For family, be sure what you see here and say here, stays here when you leave here.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - Don’t knuckle under to an arrogant companion.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Continue to be financially prudent.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - Examine your past behavior to see if you set a bad example.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - Being fearful of disappointing a friend isn’t reason enough to make a serious commitment.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) - For personal reasons, you might be holding a pity party for yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - There are days when you simply want to be left alone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Much to the chagrin of all your companions, you might display a strong inflexibility on your viewpoints and opinions.

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Lost

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F Black Lab with white spot under neck. Lost 7/4 from Harris Floyds Creek area.

Call 248-1857

Lost dog B/W border collie mix Needs medicine Last seen June 30 near RS High School Fleming Dr. Rfdtn 828-286-0580

Small brownish, red Beagle mix, neutered male w/blue collar and rabies tag.Last seen between Walnut Lake and Old Henrietta Rd. Reward!

Call 657-9541 Male Boxer Brindle color with camo collar. Lost 6/27 from Sandy Level area.

Call 828-447-0227 Orange/yellow short hair, bob tail male cat, last seen 7/4 off Whitesides Rd. near Henson Timber. 828-980-2587 or 828-980-5576

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Grayish Black kitten.

Possibly 1 yr. old with blue eyes. Found 2 wks. ago in Spindale. 828-702-7628

Large dog with green nylon collar. Found 7/4 on Harmon Rd. in Ellenboro. Call 247-6497 or 223-6598

Male Pug Found 6/30 on Westwood Dr. in Forest City.

Call 245-7050 or 447-8026

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ARAGE /ESTATE SALES

2 FAMILY Forest City: 274 Weatherstone Dr. Fri. & Sat. 7A-12P Household items, children's clothes, toys, books 3 family yard sale: 188 Countrywood Dr in Knollwood, Sat 8A-until. Dishes, plus sizes, electronics, misc. household items

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BIG 3 FAMILY Rfdtn: Prancer Way (off Old Stonecutter) Sat. 7A-until Baby items, clothes-all sizes, lots of household items

GOOD STUFF FC: 443 Forest Lake Rd. Sat. 7A-12P Dog houses lg. & med., knives, shoes, camo, logo caps, jeans

Big Sale Forest City: 300 Kelly Rd off 221A Friday & Sat 7am -until Furniture, Household, Lots of great bargains!

Big yard sale: FC, 490 Dixie Trail, Fri 2-7P, Sat. 7A-until.

Bedspreads, couch, luggage, bikes, dolls, games and magazines

3 Family Mooresboro: 6 Points, 264 Goode Rd. Sat 7am- til truck rims, walkers, strollers, kids toys clothes sizes infants-6 5 FAMILY Chase: 365 Trojan Lane Fri. 5P-7P & Sat. 7Auntil Name brand clothes & shoes, boys 12mo.-10, girls 3T-16, juniors & women's. AE, Abercrombie, Limited Too & more! Household, toys (Fisher Price & Little Tikes), videos, high chair, elliptical machine, pack-n-play and lots more!

Big 4 family: Spindale, 762 Spindale St., Sat. 7A-1P. Big ladies & mens clothes, some furniture, kids stuff

Ellenboro: 1748 US Hwy 74 Sat. 8A-til Furniture, TV, Nascar collectibles, computer desk, clothes, etc.

Family Yard Sale & Hot Dogs 268 Piney Ridge Rd. Sat. July 10th 7A-until

FC: 141 Burl Bridges Rd. (intersection of Hudlow & Smith Grove) Sat. 7A-until Couches, recliners, desk, toys, clothes, bikes, lawn equipment, household, swing set, kids John Deere Gator FC: 378 Sulphur Springs Church Rd., Fri 7A-Noon, 4P-7P, Sat. 7A-Noon, Antiques, furniture, ladies clothing, household.

Great stuff!

Big Sale Mooresboro: 1773 Harris-Henrietta Rd. in backyard Sat. 8A-until Motor stand, engine hoist, Tractor supply truck tool box, welder, 10" speakers w/amp, acetylene gas welding/cutting torch, uniflame gas grill

Giant Yard Sale: FC, Oak St. near FC fire dept. Sat. 7:30A-12:30P. Kids clothes, furnitue, household items, toys, lots more

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of William Hartman Shapiro, deceased, late of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, c/o Kenneth F. Essex, Essex Richards, P.A., 1701 South Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, on or before the October 8, 2010, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This is the 1st day of July, 2010.

Judith Calderwood Shapiro Executrix of the Estate of William Hartman Shapiro c/o Kenneth F. Essex Essex Richards, P.A. 1701 South Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203

HUGE INDOOR BASEMENT YARD SALE Caroleen: 201 Dogwood Valley Golf Course Rd. Sat. 7A-11A 100's of records, many DVD's and a little of everything!

Huge multi-family: FC, Oak St., Forest City Fire Dept., Sat. 7A-until. Furniture, household items, exercise machine, mens, womens, childrens clothing, etc.

Large, work shop/garage sale, Rfdtn, 1504 Maple Creek Rd. Sat. 7A-until. Numerous types of tools, tool cabinets, many interesting items.

Multi- Family Rain or Shine Spindale: 201 Center St. Sat 7am-until Furniture, kids stuff, clothing, household, too much to mention!

YARD SALE Mooresboro: 2923 Wood Rd. (off Duke Power Rd.) Sat. 8A-1P

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Medical/Dental

White Oak Manor - Tryon RN Nursing Supervisor M-F 2nd shift - full-time. Experience in long term care & supervision preferred. Must be organized and work well with people.

Excellent benefits with a well established company. Apply in person at 70 Oak Street, Tryon, NC or fax resume to (828) 859-2073 Attn: Michelle Mullis, D.O.N. EOE

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Administrative Analyst Intermediate. St. Luke's Hospital is seeking an exemplary candidate for the Information Services Department. The successful candidate will interact with various St. Luke's work units determining appropriate computer-related solutions.

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Formal training in a variety of information systems technologies and desktop applications desirable. Prefer a 4 years degree in computer science, business administration, or related field, but will consider 2 year candidates with equivalent work experience. FT, M-F, occasional evenings/weekends. Please send resume to dpearson@saintlukes hospital.com

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of MALON STEVE NEWTON of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said MALON STEVE NEWTON to present them to the undersigned on or before the 1st day of October, 2010 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment.

This is the 1st day of July, 2010.

Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of LARRY STEVEN SPLAWN of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said LARRY STEVEN SPLAWN to present them to the undersigned on or before the 1st day of October 2010 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment.

This is the 1st day of July, 2010.

Christine Newton Wilson, Administrator 575 Cactus Lane Clover, SC 29710

James Splawn, Administrator 161 Green Acres Road Mooresboro, NC 28114

REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING BOARD July 20, 2010 9:30 a.m.

Lake Lure Municipal Center AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of the agenda 3. Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of June 15, 2010 4. New Business (A) Review CU-20100002 - A Conditional Use Permit Request from Rumbling Bald Resort for an open pavilion, a common amenity, in the R-3 Zoning District (B) Review RZ-20100001 - A Rezoning request from the Town of Lake Lure to rezone 3.3 acres from R-2 General Residential to GU-Government Use. The property consists of the R-2 zoned portion of tax pin 1608101 and tax pin 1617929.

5. Approval of Consent Agenda (A) Subdivision Report (B) Monthly update of an active subdivision - LureRidge 6. Adjournment

This the 24th day of June, 2010.

Frank Howard Lowdermilk, Jr. - Executor 130 Holly Court Bostic, NC 28018

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The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Azaleen K. Lowdermilk, late of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the September 24, 2010, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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More than 50 killed in attacks

BAGHDAD (AP) — Militants struck across the Iraqi capital Wednesday, killing more than 50 people, including 32 in a suicide bombing that targeted pilgrims commemorating a revered Shiite saint, Iraqi police said.

The attacks — the deadliest of which occurred in northern Baghdad’s predominantly Sunni neighborhood of Azamiyah — offered a clear indication of the push by insurgents to exploit Iraq’s political vacuum and destabilize the country as U.S. troops head home.

Police said the bloody suicide bombing that killed 32 and wounded more than 90 people, split the hot Wednesday evening air as Shiite pilgrims were about to cross a bridge leading to the a shrine in the Shiite Kazimiyah neighborhood where a revered imam is buried. A 30-year-old Sunni resident of Azamiyah said he was drinking tea and watching pilgrims walk by when he and his friends heard the blast.

“We heard a big explosion and everybody rushed to the site to see bodies and hear wounded people, screaming for help,” Saif al-Azami told The Associated Press.

“We helped carry the wounded to the hospital before the ambulances arrived,” he said, adding that some of his Sunni friends who were serving food and water to the Shiite pilgrims were killed and wounded in the attacks. Militants were able to strike even as security forces were on high alert in the capital, where Shiite pilgrims from all over Iraq converged on a mosque in the northern Baghdad neighborhood to mark the anniversary of the death of Moussa al-Kadhim, the seventh imam. A vehicle ban was in place across Kazimiyah, and 200,000 members of security forces were deployed along the way to the shrine, searching pilgrims for weapons at various checkpoints.

Though violence has dropped across Iraq, religious processions, holy sites and security forces are still regularly targeted by insurgents trying to re-ignite sectarian bloodshed that had the nation teetering on the brink of civil war from 2005 to 2007. Wednesday’s attack took place near the bridge where 900 people died in 2005 in a stampede sparked by a rumor that a suicide bomber was among the more than 1 million people who had gathered at the Kazimiyah shrine to mark the date of the imam’s death. Iraq has been without a new government since the March 7 election, which produced no clear winner.

The bickering between opposing political blocs vying to lead the country has raised fears that insurgents are exploit the uncertainty to re-ignite sectarian bloodshed. Earlier this week U.S. vice president Joe Biden met with senior Iraqi officials in Baghdad to urge them to select new leaders for Iraq wobbly democracy without further delays.

Biden met with two main contestants for the prime minister post.

Chairman of the review group, Sir Muir Russell talks to the media on their findings at the Royal Institution in London on Tuesday during the release of their report into the University of East Anglia e-mails on climate change.

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Inquiry vindicates scientists LONDON (AP) — An independent report into the leak of hundreds of e-mails from one of the world’s leading climate research centers on Wednesday largely vindicated the scientists involved, saying they acted honestly and that their research was reliable.

But the panel of inquiry, led by former U.K. civil servant Muir Russell, did chide scientists at the University of East Anglia’s Climatic Research Unit for failing to share their data with critics.

“We find that their rigor and honesty as scientists are not in doubt,” Russell said. “But we do find that there has been a consistent pattern of failing to display the proper degree of openness.”

Russell’s inquiry is the third major U.K. investigation into the theft and dissemination of more than 1,000 e-mails taken from a back-up server at the university. They caused a sensation when they were published online in November. The stolen correspondence captured researchers speaking in scathing terms about their critics, discussing ways to stonewall skeptics of man-made climate

change, and talking about how to freeze opponents out of peerreviewed journals.

Beyond specific allegations of scientific misconduct, the furor over the e-mails fed the notion that, at worse, a closed community of climate scientists was systematically exaggerating the threat of climate change, or at least giving skeptics’ arguments the collective cold shoulder.

The scandal destabilized the U.N. climate change conference at Copenhagen and led to the temporary resignation of Climatic Research Unit director Phil Jones, who stepped down as Russell was brought in to investigate.

The carefully worded report mostly defended the scientists from attacks, saying there was no evidence Jones had destroyed evidence that he knew critics were seeking, or that he or others perverted the peer review process. It also largely excused the intemperate language that helped make the e-mails such an Internet sensation, saying that the more extreme exchanges — such as when one scientist cheers the death of a skeptic and another jokingly threatened to beat a prominent critic — were

typical of often over-the-top electronic missives friends and colleagues trade every day.

But the report did dole out some criticism, saying that Jones clearly pushed others to delete e-mails that he thought might provide ammunition to skeptics, and that the University of East Anglia had been “unhelpful” in dealing with Freedom of Information Act requests — an issue Britain’s data-protection watchdog has also flagged. Importantly, the report also revisited the now infamous e-mail exchange between Jones and a colleague in which the climatologist refers to a “trick” used to “hide the decline” in a chart used to track global temperatures.

The chart, which shows an alarming temperature spike at the end of the last millennium, became a powerful visual tool in the campaign to control greenhouse gas emissions, gracing the front cover of the World Meteorological Organization’s 1999 report on climate change.

Russell said the chart was misleading because it wasn’t explicit enough about the way in which the underlying data had been spliced together.

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