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Tuesday, August 17, 2010, Forest City, N.C.

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Missing woman found near Gaffney By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer

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SPINDALE — A Spindale woman is recovering at an upstate South Carolina hospital after she was found in a creek in Cherokee County (S.C.) Monday. The woman had been reported missing Saturday. Mary Ester Hannemann, 69, was last seen at her home off Edwards Street in Spindale Friday night. When her husband, Wolf Hannemann

returned home Saturday at about 5 p.m. from a camping trip, she was not at home. Her daughter, Donna Crisaci, who is with her mother at Upstate Carolina Medical Center in Gaffney, said her mother was discovered about mid-morning Monday in a wooded area off Bolton Love Road near Smyrna, S.C. Hannemann will remain in the hospital until she becomes stabilized.

According to the Spindale Det. Sgt. Brett Hooper, Hannemann had taken her 1998 Toyota Corolla and left while her husband was camping. She had her medications with her. Hannemann, who had depression issues in the past, is on medication and also has had symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in the past. Spindale Police issued a Please see Missing, Page 6A Mary Ester Hanneman

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Visitors to Rutherford County spent less money here last year than in 2009, statistics shows. However, Rutherford County remains the 26th most visited county in the state. Among tourist stops here is Washburn General Store where visitors have an opportunity to step back in time. At the store Monday afternoon, owner Ed Washburn (center) and daughter, Ann Washburn Hutchins, check out the general store.

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Tourism revenue down By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer

FOREST CITY — Rutherford County remains the 26th most visited county in the state, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Travel Association and the N.C. Division of Tourism. However, the county was one of 94 in the state that saw a drop in overall tourism expenditures last year. Tourism revenues decreased 11.6 percent

in 2009, with total revenues at $110.07 million in Rutherford County. This is the second consecutive year fewer dollars were spent by visitors to Rutherford County. In 2008, there was a 0.2 percent decrease in spending, the first negative in spending over the past several years. The tourism industry employed 1,080 people in 2009 for a payroll of $18 million. Please see Tourism, Page 6A

FOREST CITY — Scott Hoyle, former public works director for the town, has been arrested on nine felony counts and has been placed under a $160,000 secured bond. Hoyle was arrested Monday afternoon by officers of the Spindale and Forest City police departments. He was indicted Hoyle Monday by a Rutherford County grand jury on seven felony counts of embezzlement of funds by a public officer and two felony counts of obtain property by false pretense. Hoyle was taken to the Rutherford County Jail. The indictments were the result of joint investigations by the Forest City, Spindale and Rutherfordton police departments, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, agents of the State Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and the Division of Motor Vehicles. The FCPD initiated a criminal investigation of the alleged embezzlement and larceny of town funds Please see Hoyle, Page 6A

Spindale Mayor Mickey Bland (left), Commissioner Toby Tomblin and Commissioner Ed Searcy debate a new portable sign ordinance at the Spindale Town Council meeting Monday night. The ordinance was passed four to one, with Searcy opposing.

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Spindale OKs ban on portable signs By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Daily Courier Staff Writer

SPINDALE — Town Council members voted 4 to 1 to eliminate portable marquee signs from businesses, but postponed any action on changing sewer rates. Commissioner Ed Searcy voted against the new sign ordinance while Commissioners Carl Bailey, Tommy Hardin, Toby Tomblin and Nancy Walker voted in favor. The new rules require all marquee signs to be permanently attached to a pole, monument facade or other structure. Churches are treated the same as commercial businesses under the ordinance and there is no “grandfather” pro-

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vision for existing signs. Businesses have 12 months to come into compliance for the new sign regulations. There has been some public sentiment against the sign ordinance. “I come to you in opposition of this sign ordinance as drafted,” said Chris Davidson of A Blossom by Lee florist. “Each of the 25 people on this list (of affected businesses) are non-essential businesses. It is nice to have a flower, go to the Spindale Restaurant or get your car fixed, but you don’t have to. In this economy, people are trying to make ends meet and put food on the table. These portable signs are more cost efficient for us to advertise than the Courier, The Rutherford Weekly, WAGY or whatever.”

Davidson said his research showed his business would have to spend up to $4,000 more a year for advertising — including the cost of installing a permanent marquee — to replace the loss of his portable sign. “Losing these signs will impact our businesses because people won’t know what we’re selling,” Davidson said. “That will equate to revenue loss with the lack of sales tax coming down from the state and county. If that business loses enough income, it’ll go under and you’ll lose utility fees and property tax revenues. Plus, it’ll be another blow to the unemployment rate and you’re quarter-million in Please see Spindale, Page 2A

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the hole debt already.� During debate, Commissioner Tomblin replied, “I understand, Chris, that you need your sign out there advertising things, but it is just lost out there with all this other debris and not getting your message across.� Commissioner Searcy asked, “You did say it has to be a post or something holding that sign up. What about four posts in the ground holding the sign into the ground where it can’t be moved?� Town Manager Cameron McHargue explained, “The way the definition of the portable and temporary signs are worded, is whether the structure is designed to be easily moved. That probably would not be allowed because its innate structure is temporary.� But Searcy was adamant that businesses would suffer from losing the marquees and addressed Hardin’s own sign in front of Hamrick Insurance. “Tommy, you’ve got a sign out in front of your place to advertise and I think everyone should have that opportunity,� Searcy said. When Hardin replied that they do, Searcy added, “Sure if they’re born with a silver spoon, and they’ve got the money to buy a permanent sign, but not everyone does.� In other business, the board members voted unanimously to pass a 60-day moratorium on all demolitions to set up a bonding requirement for companies tearing down buildings. Under the proposed guidelines, if demolition costs for a project are estimated to be $500,000, then the company will be required to put up a performance bond in the same amount. Finally, Hardin moved the board postpone a change in the sewer policy until “an equitable solution can be found for the town, the industries and the citizens.� Rocky Guarriello of Ultimate Textile and Jim Clarke of Manual Woodworkers and Weavers came

before the board to ask that they be charged sewer usage based on the amount of water that actually goes into the sewer system as opposed to being charged based on water intake. Industries have complained to the board about the 25 percent increase in sewer rates included in the 20102011 budget. Industry in town now pays $3.36 per 1,000 gallons used each month. Out of town industry pays $5 per 1,000 gallons. “My business is very water intensive and jumping up 25 percent is about $33,000 a year,� Guarriello said. “It is about two cents per yard. The average profit for a dye house is between five and seven cents profit per yard.� Ultimate Textile does have a flow meter installed to check how much water leaves the plant and enters the sewer system. Guarriello estimated it would cut his bill by about 10 percent which would equate to a revenue loss of around $26,000 for the town. Clarke added, “There was discussion earlier about all the businesses that have left town, but the two of us and a few other industries are helping to keep the rates down. We’ll gladly buy a meter if we can make headway on this. It seems a fair American way to charge us for what we put into the system.� Hardin’s motion to study the matter for an equitable solution passed unanimously, but Mayor Mickey Bland added, “We’ve already adopted the budget and if we change how we are charging for consumption this will totally disrupt it. I would be strongly opposed to do anything for the plants unless we do it for the citizens.� Upon hearing the budget concerns, Guarriello added, “My plant puts more than $1 million a year in payroll into the town. You predicated that I’m going to be in business still to give you that revenue. What happens to your budget if I go out of business?�

Town OKs broadband pact for industrial park By LARRY DALE Daily Courier Staff Writer

FOREST CITY — Commissioners on Monday agreed to a contract that will bring high-speed broadband to Forest City Industrial Park. The contract was with PANGAEA Internet. Town Planner Danielle Withrow told the board, “We are ready to go with our first project from the NCSTEP Implementation Grant. This will take the fiber optic cable from Withrow Road into the Forest City Industrial Park. Three industries will be able to receive highspeed broadband. “The Rural Center and the council have already approved the expenditure of $10,000.� The contract calls for Forest City to reimburse PANGAEA for all material and construction costs not to exceed $10,000 for the deployment of a 24-count fiber backbone within the industrial park. The construction cost will not include the cost of drops to customers. The industries expected to be served at this time are KCH Industries, Heritage Classic Weavers and River Textile Services. The work is being done, Withrow told the board, to “make our industries as competitive as possible.� Also at the meeting, Mike Sechriest told the board that golf carts have been legalized for street use in North Carolina in areas where the speed limit is 35 mph or less. He noted that it is up to each municipality to decide whether to allow them. He told board members that if they are ever interested in finding out more about the issue, he would return to talk about it. Sechriest said, “We buy, sell and service carts. They are environmentally friendly and most are electric now.� “They’re becoming small cars,� he added. Board member Shawn Moore noted that safety would be the key issue with golf carts, and Commissioner Chris Lee said issues about driving at night without lights would be a concern, as would the possibility of having 14- or 15-year-old drivers. In other matters, the board: n Delayed action on accepting a

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portion of Jefferson Street into the town’s street system. It was reported that bringing the street up to current state standards would cost $20,000. n Agreed to move two sums of money from the 2009-10 budget to the 2010-11 budget. In one case, $130,000 from unspent Powell Bill funds was moved to cover a contract which was done in July of this year. The fiscal year ended on June 30. In the other case, $15,000 was moved to buy a truck. The vote was 3-1 on the truck, with Commissioner Dee Dee Bright voting no. n Adopted resolutions for two N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources revolving loan and grant applications. One is for an aeration systems upgrade at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The other is for wastewater collections system rehabilitation. Town Manager Chuck Summey noted that unless the council OK’d the resolutions, Forest City would not even be in the running for grants or loans. n Adopted a resolution agreeing to enter into a contract for a DOT Enhancement Project at Florence Mill. n Canceled the Sept. 6 meeting. Sept. 6 is Labor Day. n Heard from resident Seable Grant about a survey that was made concerning a swap of land between him and the town. Board members asked for time to look at the sites before giving him an answer at the next meeting. n Heard again from Shirley Mapp about a water drainage problem on Greenwood Street. The board earlier told residents of the area that any possible options that the town might have had to help alleviate the problem have been exhausted without success. Mapp on Monday said, “I can’t fix something I have no control over.� She added that she planned to look at redirecting the water to the road, but noted that it will still come back onto her property. n After returning from closed session, agreed to turn electricity back on to buildings owned by Joe Bennett which are not involved in the lawsuit by the town against United Southern Industries. Contact Dale via e-mail at ldale@thedigitalcourier.com

Friend testifies about crowbar

GOLDSBORO (AP) — The yellow crowbar that dropped with a thud on a courtroom table Monday still had a dried blood droplet that led a man to suspect that a former friend who gave it to him used the tool to kill a pregnant fellow Marine. Dennis Ward testified at the first-degree murder trial of Cesar Laurean, 23, of Las Vegas. Laurean was expelled from the Marines after being charged with killing Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach, 20, of Vandalia, Ohio, who had accused Laurean of rape. He has pleaded not guilty and faces life in prison if convicted. Ward said Laurean, a fellow corporal stationed at Camp Lejeune, gave him the crowbar two days after Lauterbach disappeared in December 2007. Ward told Laurean months earlier that he’d like the surplus tool. Laurean didn’t offer it to Ward until the two wrapped up an excursion to a home improvement ware-

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Recyling policy Police Notes investigating on CR Village Police larceny at Rite Aid agenda Tuesday

RUTHERFORDTON — The Police Department is investigating the theft of more than $160 worth of merchandise from Rite By JEAN GORDON Aid No. 1146, at 121 Railroad Daily Courier Staff Writer Ave. CHIMNEY ROCK — An ordinance requiring The theft was reported at a mandatory recycling of plastic bottles, aluminum little past noon Saturday. cans and other recyclable items is expected to be Stolen were: six boxes of approved tonight when Village Council meets at 42-count Prilosec, six boxes of the Community Meeting room at the fire house off 28-count Prilosec, two boxes of Terrace Drive. Olay Regenerating Serum, one Last month, Council conducted its first reading container of Olay Regenerating of the ordinance and after an informational sesCream, 1 container of Olay sion beginning tonight at 7:30, Council will conFoam Treatment, three containduct the second ordinance reading and vote on the ers of Olay Regenerating Night matter. Treatment and one Conair 3 set“We have had positive feedback on this,� said ting hair dryer. Village Mayor Barbara Meliski, referring to inforThe total value of the items mation residents received through the mail. “It’s was put at $168.93. the right thing to do.� “We have improved in the areas we’ve already Sheriff’s Reports had and it has been overwhelming the recycling n The Rutherford County materials we have received,� she said. Sheriff’s Office responded to “It was always the ultimate goal to have curb 231 E-911 calls Saturday and side recycling,� Meliski said. Sunday. Chimney Rock and the Town of Lake Lure are n Susan Covil reported the coordinating their efforts in the program and will contract with Wade Nelon & Sons for the garbage theft of telephone equipment and tools. and recyclables collection. n Matthew Scott King reportRecyclables and garbage will be picked up on Wednesday at residences. Recycling will be $5 per ed the theft of a mountain bike. n Stephen Leon Connor month or $60 per year. reported vandalism to a mailThe Town of Lake Lure will provide the billing box. for Chimney Rock. n Paul Tate reported the theft Recycling is also mandatory for businesses in the of a bicycle. Village, Meliski said. Business owners can selfn Jerry Underwood reported haul to regional convenience centers or establish the theft of a camcorder, a diaan individual recycling contract with Nelon, AllBright or GDS. Price will depend on the volume of mond ring and other items. n Vicki B. Owens reported the recyclables. theft of tools and other items. The Town of Lake Lure has optional curb side n Yates Oliver Williams recycling available to all its residents. reported the theft of radiators Residents will have two recyclable bins, Meliski said. One will be for paper and cardboard and one and tools. n Donna Bailey Downey for everything else, bottles and cans. reported vandalism to a vehicle. After the informational session, council will n The theft of medication take action on an ordinance requiring Village was reported by the Rutherford wide mandatory recycling and establishing curb side pickup of items for recycling from residential County EMS. n Timothy Joe Hoyle reported units. the theft of a truck and tools. The existing words in the town’s Littering n Jefferson Bostic Earley Jr. Ordinance will also be revised. reported the theft of tools and Council is also expected to approve the North Carolina Water and Wastewater Agency Response other items. Network (WARN) Mutual Aid and Assistance Rutherfordton Agreement. n The Rutherfordton Police Contact Gordon via e-mail at jgrdon@thedigitalcourier. Department responded to 43 com. E-911 calls. n Vandalism was reported at Crestview Park, 223 Park St., by the Town of Rutherfordton.

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Lake Lure n The Lake Lure Police Department responded to 22 E-911 calls.

Forest City n The Forest City Police Department responded to 122 E-911 calls. n An employee of Wal-Mart reported shoplifting. (See arrest of Smith.) n An employee of Wal-Mart reported shoplifting. (See arrest of Thomas and Coffee.) n Trinity Church, on Harmon Street, reported damage to property. n Rodney Sisk reported an assault. The incident occurred on South Broadway Street.

Arrests n Shaquasia Shanigka Jackson, of Spartanburg County, was arrested on warrants for one count of attempt to obtain property by false pretense and two counts of obtain property by false pretense; placed under a $30,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n Amber Leigh Holcomb, of Spartanburg County; arrested on warrants for one count of felony aid and abet and two counts felony aid and abet obtain property by false pretense; placed under a $30,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n Bobby Joe Holcomb, of Spartanburg County; arrested on warrants for one count of felony aid and abet and two counts felony aid and abet obtain property by false pretense; placed under a $30,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n Joshua Darin Tipton, of Forest City; charged with possession of stolen property; released on a $1,000 unsecured bond. (FCPD) n Tre-Mar Oneil Powell, 17, of 128 Astrid Lane; charged with domestic violence protective order violation; placed under a 48-hour hold. (FCPD) n Richard Anthoney Flynn, 28, of 436 Cherry Hill Road; charged with resisting a public officer, driving while impaired and driving left of center; placed under a $2,000 secured bond. (LLPD)

Citations n Linsey Suzanne Coffey, of Forest City; cited for larceny/ concealment. (FCPD) n April Leann Thomas, of Forest City; cited for larceny/ concealment. (FCPD) n Amanda Ann Smith, of Ellenboro; cited for larceny/concealment. (FCPD) n Matthew Gilbert Ramsey, 22, of 1057 Grays Road, Rutherfordton; cited for driving while license revoked. (RPD)

EMS/Rescue n The Rutherford County EMS responded to 43 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday. n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue responded to 25 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.

Fire calls n Cliffside responded to a residential fire alarm. n Forest City responded to an industrial fire alarm and to an electrical fire. n Hudlow responded to a motor vehicle accident and to an industrial fire alarm. n SDO responded to a motor vehicle accident.

n Stephen F. Breuer, 31, of 148 Dogwood Road; charged with possession of stolen goods; placed under a $1,500 secured bond. (RCSD)

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n Catey Julieann Cole, 16, of 2838 N.C. 11 West; charged with no operator’s license; freed on a custody release. (RCSD) n Charles Albert Self, 24, of 115 Troth Lane; charged with misdemeanor probation violation; placed under a $10,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Calvin Ray Washington, 23, of 288 N. Meridian St.; charged on two true-bill counts and one count of failure to appear; placed under a $21,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n David Joseph Levitsky, 18, of 211 Coney Island Road; charged with failure to comply on $350 and community service and misdemeanor larceny; placed under a $500 cash bond. (RCSD) n Summer Boykins Littlejohn, 26, of 128 Amity Drive; charged with harassing phone call; released on a written promise to appear. (RCSD) n Rebekah Marlo Corley, 25, of Spindale; charged with driving while license revoked; placed under a $2,000 secured bond. (RPD)

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orth Carolina’s college students are heading back to classes, and many will again see higher tuition bills, thanks to budget cuts. Those cuts, added to the significant losses many schools suffered on investments with the near financial collapse, are going to affect our public and private colleges for years to come. These problems arise even as we continue to stress that advanced education is something that is crucial for our state’s economy recovery and building a stronger economic base for the future. The cost of that education people need is real. We cannot continue to increase that cost and expect people to be able to afford it or to pile up great debt to pay for it. North Carolina’s long-standing commitment to making college affordable for state students has slowed the impact of this problem, but this is an issue that we need to watch and one we need to be prepared to address.

Our readers’ views Clarifies thoughts on county recovery efforts To the editor: Thanks to The Courier for covering Thursday’s meeting with the AdvantageWest Certified Entrepreneurial Community program staff. Scott Baughman’s article did a good job of hitting the high points of the meeting, but the remark he attributed to me concerning strategic plans (“If I see another strategic plan, I am going to jump off a building.”) needs to be put in context. As a new appointee to the Economic Development Commission Board, I am participating in drafting yet another economic development strategic plan. In that role, I have studied many of the prior strategic plans. Notable among them is the 2002 Realize Rutherford Report and the 2005 Future Forward Plan from the Isothermal Planning and Development Commission. Aside from some updating to account for recent economic changes, those reports provide analysis and recommended actions that, in my view, call into question whether there is a need to reinvent that wheel. Some of the objectives identified in the Realize Rutherford Report and the Future Forward Plan have been reached, but efforts aimed at many of those objectives have either never been

started, or have died on the vine. In my personal view (and not in any “official” capacity as a member the EDC Board), it is time to start, or restart, acting on the plans already presented. Time and money are not unlimited. Objectives need to be prioritized. Focusing on small steps that can be taken immediately to improve the local economy gets the most bang for a pretty small number of bucks. For example: n Help local business build better Web sites so they get more exposure to local and out-of-area customers. n More out-of-area recruiting of vacationers, second-home builders and retirees, all of whom bring new dollars into the area and increase the tax base.

businesses and industries tirekicking and comparison shopping for government incentive packages. Time and money spent trying to get business and industry to relocate to this area pits Rutherford County against a lot of stiff competition, and many of those competitors have resources far greater than those available here. Some of that time and money ought to be spent locally. It is easier to keep existing business and jobs than it is to bring in new ones. Some of this effort is already in process. The Courier can do its part by continuing to feature local businesses (start-ups and success stories) in its pages. Omer Causey Rutherfordton

n Assist local business with bidding on government contracts, and providing goods and services to local government. n Provide hands-on assistance and mentoring from concept development through execution; don’t just publish a list of available resources (although that should be part of the effort) and consider the job done. n Promote networking among local businesses for exchange of ideas, sharing of resources and cross-marketing of their goods and services. n Don’t just chase out-of-area

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The SBI Crime Lab, Lumbees and a page turner The furor about the State Bureau of Investigation’s crime labs, the history and culture of Lumbee Indians in and around Robeson County, and a best selling North Carolina author’s new novel. Can we bring all these themes together in one column? I am going to try and, while I am at it, I will throw in a connection to one of my favorite home-cooking “Interstate” eateries. Kathy Reichs’s Spider Bones hits the bookstore shelves in a few days. It is the 13th in Reich’s popular Temperance Brennan series. Like Reichs, her fictional character, Brennan, is a forensic anthropologist. They are models for the “Bones” TV series. Readers of Spider Bones will get an education on the proper role of professionals who use their expertise to help law enforcement agencies solve crimes. They will also get a great story, much of which takes place in familiar territory — in Charlotte and in Robeson

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Readers also learn that forensic science, while a great help in providing clues to help solve crimes, is not always appropriate for proving guilt in court.

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County. Reichs often takes her readers to Charlotte, where she has been a professor of anthropology at UNCCharlotte and where she and Temperance Brennan live. She and Brennan also live part-time in Montreal, where each of them work with Canadian law enforcement agencies. As forensic anthropologists they can often discover important information from the examination of the bones of crime victims. When the Spider Bones story begins, Brennan is in Canada. She gets an assignment to help investigate and identify a dead body that turns up near a small town south of Montreal. A fingerprint check ties the body to an American, John

Lowery. But John Lowery was killed during the war in Viet Nam and is buried in Lumberton, or so everyone thought. So Brennan has to go to Lumberton to begin the effort to determine whose bones were actually buried under John Lowery’s gravestone. (While she is in Lumberton, Brennan stops at Fullers Old Fashioned Barbecue. “Ignoring the buffet, I ordered my usual. Barbecued pork, cole slaw, fries, and hush puppies. A tumbler of sweet tea the size of a silo.” This stop is not critical to the plot, but it is good information for anyone looking for home-cooking just off I-95) To solve the mystery of the bones in Lowery’s grave,

Brennan goes to Hawaii, where she partners with the U.S. military’s Joint POW/ MIA Accounting Command, which strives to recover and identify Americans who have died in past conflicts. Along the way, Brennan uses her forensic skills to help solve several other crimes and identify the remains of other victims. And the reader learns some of the consequences of unprofessional crime lab work. Readers also learn that forensic science, while a great help in providing clues to help solve crimes, is not always appropriate for proving guilt in court. Sometime scientists, when presenting evidence, have to admit that they are not absolutely sure what the evidence proves. Their roles as

scientists and advocates can conflict. And, as the reader learns in Spider Bones, even identifications based on fingerprints or DNA matches with relatives are not foolproof. North Carolina readers have an advantage. When they see the Lowery name and Robeson County, they may guess, before other readers, that John Lowery is a Lumbee Indian. They will be prepared for a little plot twist that depends on his Native American DNA. Is there a helpful lesson here for us, as North Carolina faces a challenge in rebuilding confidence in the SBI Crime Lab’s work? Spider Bones reminds us of one possibly very helpful fact. North Carolina has at least one person whose training and experience has taken her to crime labs all over the world. If I were the Attorney General, I would give Kathy Reichs a call today. Martin hosts UNC-TV’s North Carolina Bookwatch.

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Obituaries Larry Warner

Todd Tate

Francis Moore

Larry Warner, 64, of Grays Creek Church Road, Rutherfordton, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, in Autumn Care Nursing Center in Forest City. Born in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Robert Wesley and Dorothy Brown Cash Warner. He was a veteran, having served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was retired from Lutz Petroleum of Spindale where he had been a truck driver for 37 years. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving is his wife of 30 years, Kaye Grigg Warner; four daughters, Brenda Gaither of Morganton, Melanie Gowan of Forest City, Pattie Morrow of Forest City and Angela Lane of Union Mills; two sons, Scott Scism of Kings Mountain and Kenneth Morrow of Forest City; a brother, Terry Cash of Durham and a sister, Rita C. Runion of Asheville; and nine grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Grays Creek Baptist Church in Rutherfordton with the Revs. Bryan Cooper and Jerry Ruppe officiating. Family will receive friends just prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Grays Creek Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Rutherford County Hospice, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Todd Phillip Tate, 33, of 1803 Hines Road, Forest City, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at Rutherford hospital. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of Joyce Roberson Tate of Cliffside and Phil and Gay Tate of Forest City. He was a self-employed construction worker. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife Sara Stacey Tate; a son, Austin Tate; a daughter, Bridget Tate; a sister, Cori Pearson; two brothers, Tommy Tate and Billy Bostic; maternal grandparents Austin and Elizabeth Roberson; paternal grandparents Rosemary and Cecil Bailey. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 5 p.m. at The A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel. His body will be placed in the chapel at 4 p.m. the Revs. Joey Cantrell and Chris Bowen will officiate. McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home is serving the Tate family.

Francis Preston “F.P.” Moore, 71, of Ellenboro, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, at Rutherford Hospital. A native of Union County, S.C., he was a son of the late Johnny Moore and Bertie Lee Wilson Moore. He retired after 23 years of service at the Cone MillsFlorence plant and attended Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Barbara H. Moore; two sons, Tommy P. Moore of Forest City and Timothy L. Moore of Ellenboro; one daughter, Tanya L. Hensley of Forest City; four grandchildren; two brothers, Darrell Moore and Steve Moore, both of Forest City; two sisters, Hazel Burgess of Spartanburg, S.C, and June Chapman of Forest City; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Robert Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church, 1938 US Highway 221A, Forest City, NC 28043.

On-line guest register: www. mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com

Paul Mashburn

Paul Mashburn, 89, of Walnut Street, Henrietta, died on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, at Rutherford Hospital. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late John Henry and Jennie Lee Crow Mashburn. He was retired from the Cone Mill Avondale Plant, and was an Army Veteran where he was a POW during World War II. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Immaculate Conception Church in Forest City. He is survived by his wife, Judi Radford Mashburn; three sons, Perry Mashburn of Henrietta, Slick Mashburn of Kings Mountain and Douglas Mashburn of Henrietta; one daughter Paula Board of Harrisburg; two brothers, Billy Mashburn of Spindale and Ray Mashburn of Cliffside; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church of Forest City with Father Gaberial, Father Burke and Deacon Andy Salome officiating. The family will receive friends from Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home. On-line guest register: www.mckinneylandrethfuneralhome.com

Todd Phillip Tate Todd Phillip Tate, 33 of 1803 Hines Rd., Cliffside, died Friday August 13, 2010 at Rutherford Hospital. A native of Rutherford County he was born born March 8,1977 a son of Joyce Roberson Tate of Cliffside and Phil and Gay Tate of Forest City. He was a self employed construction worker . Besides his parents he is survived by his wife, Sara Stacey Tate; one son, Austin Tate; one daughter, Bridget Tate; a sister, Cori Pearson; brothers, Tommy Tate and Billy Bostic; maternal grandparents, Austin and Elizabeth Roberson; paternal grandparents Rosemary and Cecil Bailey. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 5:00 PM at The A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel. Mr. Tate’s body will be placed in the chapel at 4:00 PM. Rev. Joey Cantrell and Rev. Chris Bowen will be officiating at the service. McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home is serving the Tate family. An onling guest register and video tribute is available at: www.mckinneylandrethfuneralhome.com

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Mary Toney Mary Louise Luckadoo Toney, 86, of 553 Campfield Church Road, Ellenboro, died on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, at Rutherford Hospital. A native of Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. W.T. and Carrie Elizabeth Greene Luckadoo. She was a member of Campfield Memorial Baptist Church and served on the building committee when the present building was built. She was a retired retail sales clerk. She was the widow of Grady Toney. She is survived by three daughters, Betty T. Davis of Rutherfordton, Gail T. House of Greenville, S.C., and Sharon T. Newton of Ellenboro; one sister, Reba L. Ford of Forest City; three grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Campfield Memorial Baptist Church with the Revs. Scott Huffman and Joey Cantrell officiating; burial will follow in Campfield Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at McKinneyLandreth Funeral Home.

On-line guest register: www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Rita Huntley Patricia Rita Huntley, 68, of Forest City, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at her brother’s home. A native of Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late John Henry Millwood and Lucy Lorina Padgett Millwood. She worked in textiles and also for Drop In Convenience Stores as a manager. Survivors include her son, Casey Huntley of Rutherfordton; two brothers, Franklin Millwood and Wayne Millwood, both of Forest City; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

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Patricia “Rita” Huntley, age 68, of Forest City, died Monday, August 16, 2010 at her brother’s home. Rita was born on October 16, 1941 in Rutherford County to the late John Henry Millwood and Lucy Lorina Padgett Millwood. She worked in textiles and also for Drop In Convenience Stores as a manager. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Millwood. Survivors include her son, Casey Huntley and wife, Susan, of Rutherfordton; two brothers, Franklin Millwood and his fiance, Sharon Harris of Forest City and Wayne Millwood and wife, Pat, also of Forest City; one granddaughter, Teresa Huntley of Forest City. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Harrelson Funeral Home. A memorial service is planned for a later date. The family will be gathered at other times at 750 Rock Corner Road, Forest City. Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the family of Patricia “Rita” Huntley. An online guest registry is available at: www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Paid obit

On-line guest register: www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

George Tarrant George Daniel Tarrant, 86, of Rutherfordton, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, at Hospice House, Forest City. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McMahan’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

George Martin George Wilbur Martin, 60, of Forest City, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McMahan’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Mr. Paul Mashburn, 89, of Walnut Street, Henrietta, died on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Rutherford Hospital. A native of Rutherford County, he was born on January 4, 1921, a son of the late John Henry and Jennie Lee Crow Mashburn. He was retired from the Cone Mill Avondale Plant, a U.S. Army Veteran where he was a P.O.W. during World War II; he was also of the Baptist faith and attended Immaculate Conception Church of Rutherford County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jeffery Mashburn. Mr. Mashburn is survived by his wife, Judi Radford Mashburn; three sons, Perry Mashburn of Henrietta, Slick Mashburn of Kings Mountain and Douglas Mashburn of Henrietta; one daughter, Paula Board of Harrisburg, NC; two brothers, Billy Mashburn of Spindale and Ray Mashburn of Cliffside; nine grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Church of Forest City with Father Gaberial, Father Burke and Deacon Andy Salome officiating. Receiving of friends will be held from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at McKinney - Landreth Funeral Home. McKinney - Landreth Funeral Home is serving The Mashburn Family. An online guest register and video tribute is available at www.

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gunman in the 1993 Long Island Rail Road massacre, has died. James Kilpatrick WASHINGTON (AP) — James J. Kilpatrick’s in-yourface, conservative bickering with liberal commentator Shana Alexander three decades ago was famously parodied — and then copied for years to come on broadcast and cable channels. Even more lasting: his contributions as the nation’s most widely syndicated political columnist and a dozen books on everything from politics and the U.S. Supreme Court to the use and abuse of the English language. Kilpatrick, who rose from cub reporter to one of the nation’s most recognized conservative voices, died Sunday at age 89, said his wife, Marianne Means.

Wanda Alley Wanda Lane Alley, 49, of 246 Crutchfield Road, Union Mills, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at Spartanburg Hospice and Restorative Cre. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Crowe’s Mortuary.

Deaths Dennis Dillon ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (AP) — Former Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon, who in more than three decades on the job prosecuted Long Island Lolita Amy Fisher and the

Francis “F.P.” Preston Moore

On-line guest register: www.mckinneylandrethfuneralhome.com

Patricia “Rita” Huntley

The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Harrelson Funeral Home. A memorial service is planned for a later date. The family will be gathered at other times at 750 Rock Corner Road, Forest City.

Francis “F.P.” Preston Moore, age 71, of Ellenboro, went home to Jesus on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Rutherford Hospital. F.P. was born in Union County, SC on October 29, 1938 to the late Johnny Moore and Bertie Lee Wilson Moore. He retired after 23 years of service at the Cone Mills-Florence plant. He faithfully attended the Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church for over 18 years and enjoyed fishing and shooting pool at the Senior Citizens Center. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Wesley Moore. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Barbara H. Moore; two sons, Tommy P. Moore of Forest City and Timothy L. Moore of Ellenboro; one daughter, Tanya L. Hensley and husband, Johnny, of Forest City; two grandsons, Michael Moore and Dale Davis both of Forest City; two granddaughters, Brandy Moore and Karen Davis also of Forest City; two brothers, Darrell Moore and wife, Kitty, and Steve Moore and wife, Barbara, all of Forest City; two sisters, Hazel Burgess and husband, Bynum, of Spartanburg, SC and June Chapman and husband, Jack, of Forest City. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Makayla Moore and Jonathan Moore. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Robert Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church, 1938 US Highway 221a, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the family of Francis “F.P.” Preston Moore. A live webcast of the service and an online guest registry are available at: www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Paid obit.

Mary Louise Luckadoo Toney Mary Louise Luckadoo Toney, 86, of 553 Campfield Church Road, Ellenboro, died on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Rutherford Hospital. A native of Rutherford County, she was born on November 13, 1923, a daughter of the late Rev. W.T. and Carrie Elizabeth Greene Luckadoo. She was a member of Campfield Memorial Baptist Church where she served as a former Sunday School member, choir member and on the building committee when the present building was built. Mrs. Toney was also a retired retail sales clerk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Toney; three sisters, Lucille L. Campfield, Murial L. Short, and Libby L. Henson; one brother, W.T. Luckadoo. She is survived by three daughters, Betty T. Davis of Rutherfordton, Gail T. House of Greenville, SC, and Sharon T. Newton of Ellenboro; one sister, Reba L. Ford of Forest City; three grandchildren, Kim Cole and husband, Kevin, Lisa Carpenter and husband, Kenny and Eric R. McDaniel; two great-grandsons Ethan and Lucas Cole. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Campfield Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Scott Huffman and Rev. Joey Cantrell officiating; burial will follow in Campfield Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery. Receiving of friends will be held from 7:00pm - 9:00pm on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at McKinney - Landreth Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Campfield Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund, 369 Campfield Church Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040. McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home is serving the Toney family. A guest online register is available at: www.mckinneylandrethfuneralhome.com

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Ongoing Foothills Harvest Ministry: bag sale; fill a plastic grocery bag with shoes and clothing for $5. Silent auctions for Relay for Life: Held weekly through Sept. 10. Photos and details will be posed on the Rutherford County government website at www. rutherfordcountync.gov. Items will be posted each Monday and bids end each Friday at noon. For information or to place a bid, e-mail Debra Conner, debra.conner@rutherfordcountync.gov. Lumiaria sale and can food drive: Relay for Life Rutherford County is selling luminarias, which will be lighted Sept. 10 at Relay for Life, for $10; luminarias may be purchased online at www. relayforlife.org/rutherfordnc or by calling Gail Strickland, 245-2156 or 233-1735. In addition, canned foods will be used to weigh down the luminarias. After Relay, the canned foods will be donated to Communities in Schools and Grace of God Rescue Mission; cans should be 11 to 15 ounces to best fit in the luminarias. Youth football and cheerleading sign-ups: For the Rutherfordton Raiders, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Crestview Park from 6 to 8 p.m.; for information, call Tammy, 980-2059. Real estate broker pre-licensing courses: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., beginning Aug. 21; $175 plus books; visit www.isothermal.edu/ learnstuff or call 286-3636 ext. 346.

Tuesday, Aug. 17 PWA meeting: Noon, Big Dave’s; Professional Women’s Association meets at noon the third Tuesday of each month; lunch is dutch treat; speaker this month is Kim Smith from Hospice; for information, call Margi Miller at 287-5928 or 301-938-9966 or Nikki Carpenter, 286-7062. HOPE Support Group: Tuesdays, at 6 p.m. at the Center of Living for any adult in the community who has lost a loved one. Offered at no cost by Hospice of Rutherford County. Alanon meetings: Lake Lure Alanon Family Group meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., at Lake Lure Mountains Branch Library, 150 Bills Creek Road, Lake Lure; call 625-0456 for information.

Wednesday, Aug. 18 Conservation Conversation meeting: 6 to 8 p.m., Old Rock Cafe in Chimney Rock Village; hosted by the Friends of Hickory Nut Gorge; this month’s meeting will feature a presentation on solar, wind and hydro power by Sundance Power; light refreshments will be served; please RSVP to batcave25@yahoo.com or visit www.friendsofhng.org.

Friday, Aug. 20 Freshmen Kick-Off Day: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., East Rutherford High school; freshmen pep rally, class schedules, tour of the school, T-shirt sales, parent information sessions, club and sports team booths, team building activities with Big Brothers and Big Sisters; light snacks provided. Widow/Widower’s Lunch Bunch meeting: Third Friday of each month at the Carolina Event and Conference Center, 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.; for anyone in the community who has lost a spouse. Cost for lunch is $5. Participants must register in order to reserve lunch. Sponsored by Hospice of Rutherford County.

Saturday, Aug. 21 Kids’ Computer Corner: Every Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon, Union Mills Learning Center. Chopped sirloin supper: 4 to 8 p.m., Hopewell-Hollis Community Clubhouse; menu includes salad bar, French fries, baked potato, desserts; cost is $8 adults, $5 children ages 6 to 12 and free for those 6 and younger.

Monday, Aug. 23 PROMISE Support Group: 6 p.m., Hospice of Rutherford County; group is for any parent who has lost a child of any age; the group will also be conducted next quarter, so call to register; offered at no cost.

Tuesday, Aug. 24 Freshman orientation and open house: 9 a.m., Chase High School. 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.

Be-On-The-Lookout report on Hannemann Saturday and three days later Cherokee County Sheriffs Officers saw her 1998 Toyota pulled off a “four-wheeler type road” near the woods, Hooper said. Hooper received a call from Cherokee County and went to the scene at about 9:30 a.m. Monday. Cherokee County had set up a search and rescue operation. “I gave everyone a brief description and sent a team of about five guys into the woods,” Hooper said. “In three or four minutes, they called to say she was alive and was in a spring

bed. They were pulling her out. She was conscious.” Hannemann, suffering from dehydration and some hypothermia, was taken to the hospital and remains under observation Crisaci, who lives in Forest City, said her mother has been able to talk with family members since being admitted to the hospital. She told family she was going shopping and got lost. She got lost one other time driving around town, Crisaci said. This case appears to be the same. Crisaci said police advised her and family members to stay close to the house on Saturday, but it was very difficult. “I was hysterical,” she said.

While Crisaci and family called hotels to see if she had checked in somewhere, friends and police drove around looking for her. “I woke up this morning and waited for the police to call,” Crisaci said Monday afternoon. She added her mother has been helping to take care of an elderly person and “taking care of someone else” had been a great help to her mother and she enjoyed it tremendously. Hannemann had seen a doctor for her forgetfulness and was told there could be some Alzheimer’s symptoms. “We are so awesomely grateful to the police,” Crisaci said. Contact Gordon via e-mail at jgordon@thedigitalcourier.com.

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after Forest City Manager Chuck Summey filed the criminal complaint with the Police Department. Hoyle resigned from his job on Dec. 7, 2009. FCPD Chief Jay Jackson said on Monday, “Today’s indictments do not indicate the completion of the investigation. The investigation is still ongoing and additional charges in this case could be forthcoming. We are continuing to work closely with the district attorney’s office and our law enforcement partners in this matter.” Hoyle’s attorney is Noell Tin of Tin, Fulton, Walker & Owen of Charlotte.

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Visitor spending here also directly generated close to $7.33 million in state tax receipts and $3.82 million in local tax receipts. Tourism Development Authority Acting Director Michelle Whitaker said figures 2009-10 new fiscal year, indicate the occupancy taxes dropped only 5.2 percent. Occupancy taxes are collected at lodging properties by overnight visitors. The taxes are the revenues for the county’s TDA. She explained that while visitors are still coming in at about the same numbers, tourists “aren’t spending as many dollars when they do. “And even this drop in spending, however, may not all be due to skittish consumers. Tourist-related entities have dropped their prices across the board, so that when consumers paid for a room or meal or entry ticket, they often didn’t pay as much for it in 2009 as they did in 2008.” When TDA staff contacted the Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development Research Marlise Moody Taylor, she confirmed the spending methods. “Anecdotally, it does look like people were staying, yet spending less on other items during their visits. I haven’t done a county-by-county review of the

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Former Forest City Public Works director Scott Hoyle was taken into custody Monday after he was indicted by a grand jury.

collections versus total spending estimates, but the ones I have analyzed, it appears to be the case.” Taylor added, “We do know that fuel prices were down in 2009 from 2008, and that was certainly one aspect of spending that decreased from 2009. At the state level, visitor spending in the auto transportation sector was down 17 percent. There was also a noticeable decrease in retail and a slight decrease in food service (people still have to eat, but maybe at less expensive establishments). Recreation spending was actually up 3.4 percent from 2008 to 2009.” Whitaker said, “First of all, during extremely difficult economic times, to have done as well as we have in 2009 is an accomplishment in and of itself. Our tourism related businesses should be proud of what they have done. “Second, while it’s too early to tell for certain,” says Whitaker, “the even better news is that all indicators point to a 2010 which shows we did not simply stop dropping. It appears there is a trend towards an actual increase in spending. If things continue on this same path, I am hopeful not only for the rebound of the county’s tourism expenditures, but for the industry overall.” Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park has seen an increase in visitors to the Park over last year since

March 2010. The first two months, with the unusual snowy winter, saw a significant drop in tourism as the park was closed for several consecutive days. Mary Jaeger-Gale, general manager, said since March, numbers have been better than 2009. Neighboring counties showed the following decreases: Cleveland, 12 percent; McDowell, 9.9 percent; Henderson, 4.4 percent and Polk 5.7 percent. Statewide, Gov. Bev Perdue announced visitors to North Carolina spent $15.6 billion in 2009, a decrease of 7.4 percent from 2008. But just as Rutherford County held its position in the state, North Carolina held its position in the country, Whitaker said. North Carolina remains the 6th most visited state in the nation. In the Southeast, only Florida ranks ahead of North Carolina in overnight market share. The visitor spending figures are the results of an annual study commissioned by the state and conducted by the U.S. Travel Association. The study uses sales and tax revenue data plus employment figures to determine the overall impact of visitors spending here. Contact Gordon via e-mail at jgordon@thedigitalcourier.com.

State’s lottery director is leaving that post RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Looking for a new pursuit after taking the state lottery from zero to $1.4 billion, the first and only executive director of the North Carolina Education Lottery said Monday he’s leaving to take a job in the gaming industry’s private sector. Tom Shaheen, who arrived in November 2005, will become a vice president for Linq3, a New Yorkbased startup company that’s creat-

ing ways to expand automated lottery sales machines, such as through ATMs. “It’s a new challenge and I’m a challenge-type of person,” Shaheen, 57. Shaheen was hired from the New Mexico lottery and helped organize the North Carolina lottery from scratch before the first tickets were sold in March 2006. Today, a matured North Carolina lottery has more than 6,200 retailers that gen-

erated $1.4 billion in ticket sales last year from numbers games and scratch-offs and almost $420 million for education initiatives. Shaheen, who has worked in state lotteries for more than 22 years, called the North Carolina job “one of the greatest experiences of my life.” “I’m proud of everything about this organization,” he said. “We’ve seen that the money is being used to help enhance education in the state.”

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weather/nation Weather The Daily Courier Weather Today

Tonight

Wednesday

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Precip Chance: 40%

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Local UV Index

Around Our State Today Wednesday

Statistics provided by Broad River Water Authority through 7 a.m. yesterday.

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Temperatures

0-2: Low, 3-5: Moderate, 6-7: High, 8-10: Very High, 11+: Extreme Exposure

High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Normal High . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Normal Low . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Precipitation 24 hrs through 7 a.m. yest. .0.00" Month to date . . . . . . . . .1.87" Year to date . . . . . . . . .25.42"

Barometric Pressure

Sun and Moon Sunrise today . . . . .6:48 Sunset tonight . . . . .8:14 Moonrise today . . . .3:19 Moonset today . . . .12:19

a.m. p.m. p.m. a.m.

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High yesterday . . . . . . .30.06"

Relative Humidity High yesterday . . . . . . . .100%

City

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New 9/8

Last 9/1

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First 9/15

North Carolina Forecast

Greensboro 92/74

Asheville 85/68

Forest City 90/72 Charlotte 92/73

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Kinston 93/72

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Atlanta . . . . . . . . .92/73 Baltimore . . . . . . .89/71 Chicago . . . . . . . .81/65 Detroit . . . . . . . . .85/65 Indianapolis . . . .83/66 Los Angeles . . . .87/65 Miami . . . . . . . . . .91/80 New York . . . . . . .90/68 Philadelphia . . . .91/71 Sacramento . . . . .93/56 San Francisco . . .65/54 Seattle . . . . . . . . .85/56 Tampa . . . . . . . . .92/78 Washington, DC .89/71

Raleigh 95/74

Wilmington 89/75

Today Wednesday

City

Greenville 93/73

Fayetteville 95/74

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Across Our Nation

Elizabeth City 92/72

Durham 95/73

Winston-Salem 91/74

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BP’s final well kill a week away

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The final plug on BP’s blown-out oil well in the Gulf of Mexico won’t be finished until officials are convinced it’s safe to go ahead. Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen told reporters Monday that once the order to start the permanent fix is given, it will take about a week before the well is killed for good.

Registering Now

But Allen says he doesn’t know when that will be. Scientists are working on strategies to continue without risking further damage to the well. Allen says there are two likely options right now. One would replace the existing equipment choking off the flow of oil, and the other would build a pressure relief system into the existing equipment.

Associated Press/The Times and Democrat/Larry Hardy

A car is lifted out of a Edisto River in Orangeburg, S.C., Monday. The bodies of two toddlers were recovered from the car.

Bodies of two children found in car in river ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — After the bodies of two toddlers were pulled Monday from a car submerged in a South Carolina river, their mother was arrested and authorities were investigating how it happened — and whether it was an accident. The two were recovered from the North Edisto River after the car was found near a rural boat landing, Orangeburg County Sheriff Larry Williams said. County Coroner Samuetta Marshall identified them as 18-monthold Ja’van T. Duley and 2-yearold Devean C. Duley, both of Orangeburg. She would not speculate on a cause of death until autopsies are completed Tuesday. The boys’ mother, whose name was not immediately released, was being held Monday on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident, Williams said. He said the Highway Patrol was notified about 6:15 a.m. Monday about an accident and a woman who needed help getting her children out of the car. The children were still strapped in their child seats when divers found them and recovered their bodies about 45 minutes after being called to the scene. “Early in the investigation, the state patrol felt there was not enough indicators to substantiate that there was an automobile accident,” Williams

Shakeyia Baxter said the main road was heavily traveled in the mornings and would have been especially busy on Monday — the first day of school. Baxter stopped by the boat ramp, which is littered with empty beer cases and discarded soda bottles, on her way home from work at a McDonald’s to tuck silk flowers into a sign that warns of high levels of mercury in the fish.

Points To Ponder

Linking People with Services

Lanny funchess

––– funeraL director –––

PSYCHOSOMATIC REACTIONS

Preschool

a private preschool (2yr - 6 yr) is preparing to open in September in Forest City at a convenient and lovely location.

OPEN HOUSE AUGUST 19TH 7:30PM

said. “We are looking into all possibilities as to what happened.” The woman, who did not have a cell phone, had walked some distance down the country road by the boat landing and flagged down a passing motorist to call the Highway Patrol. “She showed some emotion, but I can’t say she was overly distraught,” the sheriff said. “Through her statements, there are some things we think are not believable.” Williams said authorities were attempting to contact the children’s father, who did not live with the family. The sheriff said investigators are considering how a traffic accident could have happened at the boat ramp, about 20 yards upstream from a main road that crosses the slow-moving river. A mobile home, a house and mechanic’s shop are a short distance away. Local residents said they were suspicious.

- Enroll now for School year or year round - School year (Sept-May) (9 months) - Year Round (Aug-June) (11 months) 419 West Main St. • Forest City 28043

828-247-8836 Preschool 1-786- 457-6748 cell

Business Card Service Directory

It has been said the “Grief is the hardest work that one can do”. In many ways this is true because grief affects every aspect of our being. One aspect that is sometimes overlooked is the physical toll. Physical side-effects of grief may include headaches, fatigue, indigestion, constipation, impotency, skin rashes, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, heart palpitations, tightness in the chest, loss of appetite, nausea, and may even trigger an asthma attack. Furthermore, if grief becomes chronic or dysfunctional it may even contribute to major illness. There have been studies that have linked dysfunctional grief to cardiac disease, auto-immune diseases, and even cancer. What can be done? It is in the

best interest of those in mourning to find coping mechanisms which help them work through their grief. Do not avoid the hard work of grieving constructively. Make the most of the funeral/memorial process. Be disciplined in taking care of yourself physically. You must get extra sleep, exercise, eat well, and maintain social interactions. Remember; the grieving person is more physically vulnerable than any other time.

“Quality Service with Compassionate Care”

Harrelson Funeral Home 1251 hwy. 221-a, forest city, nc

(828) 657-6383

www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Western & Southern Life

A member of Western & Southern Financial Group

James W. Roberson, LUTCF Sales Representative

1312 West Dixon Boulevard Shelby, NC 28152-5134 Office: 704-487-9661, ext. 116 Toll Free: 800-456-9661 james.roberson@wslife.com

Mobile: 828-289-4319 Fax: 704-487-7248

The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company Western-Southern Life Assurance Company Cincinnati, Ohio

Turn to the Experts™

Rutherford Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Sales & Service • (828) 287-2240

ERIC A FENSTERER Sales Engineer President

1127 East Main Street Spindale, NC 28160

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BARRY’S TIRE & EXHAUST, INC. Brakes • Batteries • Wheel Alignment Mufflers • Shocks • CV Joints • Oil Change

245-1997

Mon. - Fri. 8-5:30 • Sat. 8-1 Hwy. 74 By-Pass, Forest City

Marc & Dianne Dedmond’s

CAROLINA TROPHIES & SCREEN PRINTINg 709 Eastview St., Shelby, NC 28150 Phone (704) 482-2392 Fax (704) 487-9001 Cell (704) 473-4298

carolinatrophies@yahoo.com

Kids R Us, Inc.

Forest City Center Rutherfordton Center 247-1717 - Pat 286-9979 - Ellen Now Enrolling Children 0-12 years. 1st and 2nd shifts. Weekend Care Rutherford Center only. Transportation Provided (if needed in general area). Diapers & Wipes provided at Forest City Center. Healthy Meals & Snacks. Professional Speech Therapist available thru Alpha & Omega (screening).

Rutherford Co. Sheriff Dept. Sheriff Jack conner “Supporting Education!� Emergency 911 Non Emergency 828-287-6247

(828) 657-6383

125 Henderson Circle, Forest City, NC

loving care kennels and grooming

Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home

(828) 248-3800

of our business.

245 Airport Rd. Rutherfordton, NC 28139

431 S. Main St., Suite 8 • Rutherfordton, NC

(828) 288-1378

“We can take care of all your lawncare needs!�

Free Estimates

828-748-5880 Main Street Coffee & Ice Cream

Providing Western North Carolina with Quality 2IĂ€FH (TXLSPHQW DQG )XUQLWXUH

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We do birthday parties!

Mon-Fri 7- 8pm • Sat 8-8 pm Sun 1- 7 pm 185 North Main Street Rutherfordton *We have wireless internet.

828-288-4950

UNDER NEW MGMT!

245-1626

www.hunnicuttfordmercury.com

Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 9am-5pm • Fri. 9am-8pm • Sat. 9am-5pm

General Admission - $5

1881 Big Island Road Rutherford, NC 28139

828-245-7781 Mobile: 828-429-5153

Pharmacy

Fountain

Coffee Bar

Gift Shop

FREE Dessert @ the Fountain

Come in for more information about our $4.00 Generics!

(828)

We Make You Happy 286-3746

101 West Main Street

Spindale

(828)286-3746

828-286-2120

www.kidsenses.com

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Tri-City Concrete, LLC.

P.O. Box 241 Forest City, NC 28043 828-245-2011 Fax: 828-245-2012

156 Oak St. Ext. Forest City, NC 28043

We Are Professional Grade

Odean Keever & Associates, Inc. REAL ESTATE

www.keeverrealestate.com

140 US Hwy. 64 Rutherfordton, NC

(828) 286-1311

The Real Estate Team You Can Count On

Steve Carroll

Funeral Director/Owner

open 6:30am to 6:00pm Providing Loving Care in a Christian Environment State approved food program

821 Webb Rd. Ellenboro

828-453-8700

Family Owned & Operated

4076 hwy. 221a cliffside, nc

(828) 657-6322

www .mckinneylandrethfuneralhome.com

FIRST CLASS

Hardin’s Carpet & Floorcovering

Keith Price - Owner/Manager

1016 East Main St. - Spindale, NC Hours: Mon. Fri. 8:30am - 5pm Sat. 8:30am - 12 noon

SERVICE

WARE’S AUTO BODY SERVICE

507 Withrow Rd • PO Box 127 Forest City, NC 28043 Tel: 828-287-5598 • Fax 828-287-5521

(704) 538-3990

Store Hours: Mon-Sat. 9:00AM-6:00PM

FOREST DALE MOTORS, INC. BUY HERE, PAY HERE! 822 West Main St. Forest City, NC (828) 247-1540

AL ADAMS 540 Oak Street, Forest City, NC (828) 245-1260 LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THEREÂŽ Providing Insurance and Financial Services

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL • statefarm.comŽ

We’re Here to Stay! Phone: 866-245-1661 Fax: 828-245-2050

719 W. Main St. Forest City, NC

828-247-1460

Liberty Daycare

Your Full Service Funeral Home

DRIVE BEAUTIFUL

240 East Main Street Lawndale, NC 28090

A Ministry of Liberty Baptist Church

McKinney-Landreth Hwy. 74A Bypass, Forest City, NC • (828) 286-2381 www.mccurry-deck.com

Fashion Corner

NISSAN OF FOREST CITY

565 Oak street, Forest City

172 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, NC

Spindale Drug Company •Stocks •Bonds •Variable Annuities •Mutual Funds •IRA Rollovers •401(k) Rollovers

(Next to the Moose Lodge) 526 US Hwy 74 Business • Bostic, NC 828 245-5400 • www.seamstobefabrics.com

Lawn Care & Tractor Service

New & Used Cars & TrUCks

1251 Hwy. 221A, Forest City, NC

287-7040

Kids classes available Fridays 3-5P Beginning Aug. 6th

Grassy Mountain

Ford-Mercury, inc.

“Quaility Service & Compassionate Care�

Your Pet is the

Sewing Center

Hunnicutt

Harrelson Funeral Home www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Seams to Be

Fabrics

828-286-3527

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ll And Don’t Forget To Te Them You Saw It In

(828) 286-3332

www.kinglawoffices.com SPINDALE SEAMLESS GUTTER AND VINYL SIDING

OFFICES LOCATED IN: Forest City, Lake Lure & Rutherfordton

Hospice Resale Shop

Free Estimates! Work Guaranteed!

Monday-Saturday • 9:30am-5:00pm

286-2094 245-7779

631 Oak St • Forest City, NC

248-9305

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Business/finance

THE MARKET IN REVIEW

STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS

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NYSE

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6,871.58 +10.54

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last 3Par 18.00 TAM SA 20.78 WilmCS 2.35 AllisChE 4.14 DuoyGWat 24.18 Compellent13.08 BridgptEd 14.89 UnivTInst 16.31 GlbShipLs 2.87 ProsHldg 7.98

Chg +8.35 +4.09 +.30 +.44 +2.35 +1.22 +1.38 +1.47 +.22 +.61

%Chg +86.5 +24.5 +14.6 +11.9 +10.8 +10.3 +10.2 +9.9 +8.3 +8.3

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

AMEX

1,910.88 +13.96

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last StreamGSv 3.94 HstnAEn 10.20 SeabGld g 28.00 OpkoHlth 2.40 OrienPap n 4.70 HawkCorp 33.73 AoxingP rs 2.84 Engex 4.89 HallwdGp 40.00 InvCapHld 3.25

Chg +.56 +1.33 +2.70 +.23 +.37 +2.46 +.18 +.30 +2.22 +.18

%Chg +16.6 +15.0 +10.7 +10.6 +8.5 +7.9 +6.8 +6.4 +5.9 +5.7

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last Chg %Chg ITT Ed 54.93 -9.40 -14.6 TortoisCap 5.43 -.68 -11.1 Reddy Ice 2.33 -.25 -9.7 DeVry 38.97 -3.74 -8.8 WshPst 315.65-27.83 -8.1 DB3xShUST20.80-1.80 -8.0 Dir30TrBear35.80 -3.04 -7.8 Care Inv 8.34 -.62 -6.9 HighOne n 12.50 -.91 -6.8 GrtAtlPac 2.76 -.19 -6.4

Name IncOpR MercBcp AlldDefen OrionEngy CoreMold SinoHub Augusta g ChiArmM GlblScape EngySvcs

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg Citigrp 2244458 3.87 -.01 S&P500ETF1350790108.26 -.05 BkofAm 954166 13.19 -.04 FordM 582169 11.99 -.16 Dynegy rs 580791 4.74 +.21 GenElec 560699 15.46 +.08 SPDR Fncl 542645 14.03 -.04 iShR2K 470367 61.56 +.49 SprintNex 404566 4.30 -.18 Pfizer 359380 16.03 -.05

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg GrtBasG g 22622 1.92 +.07 KodiakO g 22607 2.95 +.01 GoldStr g 16373 4.49 +.09 AmO&G 15243 7.17 -.01 NwGold g 14992 5.72 +.16 Taseko 14517 4.20 -.01 ChiArmM 13140 3.76 -.26 VistaGold 11197 1.73 +.26 NthgtM g 11020 2.92 +.03 NovaGld g 10506 6.75 +.18

Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

DIARY

1,887 1,141 128 3,156 188 75 3,146,266,194

Last 4.11 2.46 3.00 2.52 4.67 2.27 2.02 3.76 2.38 4.15

Chg %Chg -1.74 -29.7 -.26 -9.6 -.28 -8.5 -.18 -6.7 -.33 -6.6 -.16 -6.6 -.14 -6.5 -.26 -6.5 -.13 -5.2 -.20 -4.6

DIARY

Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

275 200 40 515 20 13 64,858,403

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DAILY DOW JONES

SCHEDULE A FREE

NASDAQ

10,760 REVIEW. DowRETIREMENT Jones industrials

Close: 10,302.01 Change: -1.14 (flat)

2,181.87 +8.39

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last ProspMed 8.54 ResCare 12.37 USecBc AL10.96 IntegElec 3.84 HaupgDig 2.57 BrdwyFn 3.61 CT BkTr 5.80 Synutra 14.25 Alphatec 2.28 ICxTech 7.71

Chg +2.42 +2.23 +1.94 +.66 +.38 +.53 +.80 +1.97 +.31 +.96

%Chg +39.5 +22.0 +21.5 +20.8 +17.4 +17.1 +16.0 +16.0 +15.7 +14.2

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

Name Last Chg CorinthC 5.22 -1.44 EducMgt n 9.71 -2.42 Strayer 163.26-36.75 CapellaEd 60.94 -9.26 CentrlBcp 10.05 -1.47 ICOPDig rs 2.21 -.29 MercBank 4.62 -.60 ECOtal rs 3.20 -.41 IntrntInitJ 6.17 -.71 AirMedia 3.97 -.45

%Chg -21.6 -20.0 -18.4 -13.2 -12.7 -11.6 -11.5 -11.4 -10.3 -10.2

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE)

Name Vol (00) Cisco 876781 PwShs QQQ497603 Intel 475728 CorinthC 411994 Microsoft 403769 eBay 260982 RschMotn 230792 Nvidia 197544 Oracle 192583 ApldMatl 189250

Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume

Last Chg 21.91 +.55 44.80 +.08 19.47 +.32 5.22 -1.44 24.50 +.10 22.05 +.55 50.83 -2.57 9.15 -.24 22.72 +.06 11.21 +.04

DIARY

1,635 1,007 134 2,776 34 136 1,592,623,863

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

10,480 10,200

11,600

10 DAYS

11,200 10,800

9,116.52 3,546.48 346.95 6,338.09 1,631.95 1,929.64 978.51 626.93 10,079.36 546.96

Dow Industrials Dow Transportation Dow Utilities NYSE Composite Amex Market Value Nasdaq Composite S&P 500 S&P MidCap Wilshire 5000 Russell 2000

Net Chg

10,302.01 4,205.32 387.51 6,871.58 1,910.88 2,181.87 1,079.38 735.84 11,288.20 615.10

-1.14 +3.51 -.19 +10.54 +13.96 +8.39 +.13 +1.25 +12.67 +5.61

YTD %Chg %Chg

-.01 +.08 -.05 +.15 +.74 +.39 +.01 +.17 +.11 +.92

-1.21 +2.58 -2.64 -4.36 +4.71 -3.85 -3.20 +1.26 -2.26 -1.65

12-mo %Chg

+12.77 +17.60 +5.45 +8.18 +16.47 +13.00 +10.17 +17.21 +11.86 +12.21

MUTUAL FUNDS

10,000 9,600

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Lowe’s up but adds a caution

NEW YORK (AP) — People bought more air conditioners and grills at Lowe’s Cos. in early summer, boosting second-quarter net income 10 percent, but overall spending was hurt by hot weather and the weak economy, the homeimprovement retailer said Monday. The No. 2 home improvement retailer joined a long line of companies in sounding a cautious note about consumer spending and cut its yearly revenue guidance as worries grow about a stalling economy. Lowe’s CEO Robert Niblock said in an interview Monday with The Associated Press that Americans are responding to programs such as the federal cash-for-appliances rebates and sales but says 2010 is a “bouncing along the bottom” year. “We view 2010 as a year of transition for the home improvement industry and we don’t expect consistent improvement in core demand until the fundamentals of the labor and housing markets improve,” said CEO Robert Niblock. Spending remained marginally positive overall. Revenue from stores open at least a year rose 1.6 percent. Revenue at stores open at least a year is a key indicator of a retailer’s performance because it excludes growth at stores that open or close during the year. But Americans remain cautious, spending on carpets or kitchen cabinets, but not as much as they would have a few years ago, COO Larry Stone said. “We do see some movement in kitchen cabinet sales, albeit not as strong as we would like to see it,” Stone said in a call with analysts. Carpet sales were strong, but not as strong as in prior years, he said. Home sales have declined recently after getting a boost early in the year from tax credits, which expired at the end of April. Home buyers tend to spend on items such as new appliances or paint soon after moving in. Lowe’s net income rose to $832 million, or 58 cents per share, in the quarter ended July 30. That’s up from $759 million, or 51 cents per share. Revenue grew 4 percent to $14.36 billion, which fell short of the company’s expectations. Analysts were expecting a profit of 59 cents per share and $14.52 billion in revenue.

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Specialist Michael A. Volpe, right, studies his monitors as he works on the floor in this photo made Aug. 11 of the New York Stock Exchange in New York. Stock futures fell after Japan became the latest country to report slowing growth, adding to concerns about the pace of a global economic recovery. Associated Press

Stocks eke out gains to snap slide NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks managed to break a four-day losing streak Monday but only by the slimmest of margins. Investors have had no change of heart about the economy, however, and again poured money into the safety of U.S. Treasurys. The Dow Jones industrial average fluctuated along with the other big market indexes throughout the day. The Dow closed down just over a point, but the other indexes had slight gains. There were more winners than losers on the New York Stock Exchange. Investors were dealing with more downbeat economic news. A regional manufacturing report fell short of forecasts and Japan became the latest country to show signs of slowing growth. Both reports raised investors’ concerns about the pace of the global economic recovery. Analysts said Monday’s short buying spurt was just a pause following four days of losses that sent the Dow down almost 400 points. “The market is really being controlled by (short-term) traders,” said Mike Rubino, CEO at Rubino Financial Group in Troy, Mich. “The long-term investor doesn’t appear to be anywhere in sight.” Without those long-term investors, trading is expected to remain erratic for the foreseeable future. The Dow fell 1.14, or 0.01 percent, to 10,302.01. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 0.13, or 0.01 percent, to 1,079.38, while the Nasdaq composite index rose 8.39, or 0.4 percent, to 2,181.87. Advancing stocks were ahead of losers by about 2 to 1 on the New

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York Stock Exchange, where volume remained light at 787.8 million shares. Many traders are on vacation. And those who are at their trading desks are making few moves in an uncertain economy. Investors continued buying Treasurys, driving interest rates lower. U.S. government bonds are looking more and more appealing to investors wanting to find a safe place for their money as the economy cools and stocks drop. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves opposite its price, fell to 2.58 percent from 2.68 percent late Monday. Its yield is often used to help set interest rates on mortgages and consumer loans. The yield on the 10-year note is near the level it last hit in March 2009 when stocks fell to a 12-year low. “It’s a sign of pessimism that investors accept that low a yield,” said Joe Heider, principal at Rehmann Financial in Cleveland. Investors who are concerned about the U.S. economy got some bad news from overseas Monday. Japan said its economy grew just 0.1 percent in the second quarter, well below the 1.2 percent growth in the first quarter and short of expectations. The report follows signs last week that both the U.S. and Chinese economies are not growing as fast as earlier in the year. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said manufacturing activity in the state rebounded slightly this month after falling sharply in July. Despite the modest gain, activity did not expand as

much as had been forecast, which indicates that economic growth remains tepid. The New York Fed’s Empire State Manufacturing Index rose to 7.1 in August from 5.1 in July. Economists polled by Thomson Reuters forecast the index would rise to 8. It was 19.6 just two months ago. Regional manufacturing reports have shown a broad slowdown in recent months, a trend seen in other industries as well. It is particularly discouraging because manufacturing had provided the most consistent signs of growth during the first few months of the year. The reports are the latest to indicate that the global economy is growing, but not as fast as it did during the first few months of the year. The slowdown has concerned traders who were predicting growth to pick up during the second half. “We’re scared of our own shadows here,” said Jamie Cox, managing director at Harris Financial Group in Richmond, Va. “We need to readjust our signs from above-trend growth. If not, we’re going to be perennially disappointed.” The news about the housing market was also discouraging. The National Association of Home Builders said its monthly index of builders’ sentiment fell in August for the third straight month. Rubino said the weak housing market will force the government to keep interest rates low for a long time. That makes bonds an attractive investment right now because there is little fear that interest rates will climb.

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Nation/world World Today Gates plans to retire next year

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Robert Gates plans to leave his job next year. A Republican and holdover from the Bush administration, Gates had agreed to stay on at the request of President Barack Obama. The move was intended to maintain stability at a time of two wars, although Gates has been open about his desire to return to civilian life in his home state of Washington.

A police officer stands by a crashed plane sitting on the runaway at the airport on San Andres island in Colombia, Monday. The Boeing 737 operated by the airline Aires crashed on landing after departing from Bogota around midnight local time with 131 passengers. According to an Air Force official, at least one passenger died.

McChrystal to teach at Yale

WASHINGTON (AP) — Yale University says it has hired retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal to teach a graduate level seminar on leadership on its New Haven, Conn., campus. McChrystal is the former commander of the Afghanistan war. He was fired in July by President Barack Obama because of disparaging comments he and his aides made about their civilian bosses.

Iran details plans for nuke sites

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Monday it has decided where to build 10 new uranium enrichment sites inside protected mountain strongholds and will start construction on the first in March, defying international efforts to curb its nuclear program. Enriching uranium creates fuel for nuclear power plants but can also, if taken to higher levels, produce the material for weapons and Iran’s growing capacity in this process is at the center of its dispute with the international community. The U.N. Security Council has already passed four sets of sanctions against Iran to try and force it to stop enriching uranium.

War games start despite threat

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean and U.S. troops launched computerized military drills Monday despite North Korea warning it would retaliate with a “merciless counterblow” for the exercises Pyongyang considers rehearsal for invasion. The 11-day drills, dubbed Ulchi Freedom Guardian, are annual war games that involve about 56,000 South Korean soldiers and 30,000 U.S. troops in South Korea and abroad, South Korea’s Defense Ministry and the U.S. command in Seoul said Monday. No field training is involved in the war games, in which alliance soldiers, mostly senior officers, sit at computers to practice how they engage in battles and hone their decision-making capabilities. The exercises are eventually designed to improve the allies’ joint capability to defend the South and respond to any potential provocations, the U.S. military said.

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Jet crashes in Bogota, one dead BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A Boeing 737 jetliner carrying 131 people crashed in a thunderstorm and broke apart as it slid onto the runway on a Caribbean island on Monday. The region’s governor said it was a miracle that only one person died. Colombian Air Force Col. David Barrero said officials were investigating reports the plane had been hit by lightning before crashing at 1:49 a.m. (3:49 a.m. EDT; 0649 GMT) on San Andres Island, a resort area of 78,000 people about 120 miles (190 kilometers) east of the Nicaraguan coast. He said other possible causes were being probed as well. San Andres Gov. Pedro Gallardo said 125 passengers and six crew members had been aboard Aires Flight 8520, but the only person killed was Amar Fernandez de Barreto, 68. “It was a miracle and we have to give thanks to God,” that only one person died, said Gov. Pedro Gallardo. Officials said 119 people were treated or checked at local clinics and five of them were seriously injured. The airline said at least five U.S. citizens had been aboard and the U.S. Embassy in Colombia confirmed at least four had been injured and were receiving care. Airline representative Erika

Zarante said four Brazilians, two Germans, two Costa Ricans and two French citizens also were on the plane. The accident occurred so suddenly that the pilot had not reported an emergency to the control tower, said Col. Donald Tascon, deputy director of the civil aeronautics agency. He said the plane’s low altitude as it prepared to land may have averted worse damage. Passenger Ricardo Ramirez, a vacationing civil engineer, told Caracol Radio that all had seemed normal, even though the plane was flying through a storm, with flashes of lightning, as it neared the airport. “The plane was going perfectly, we practically going to land, everything was under control,” he said. The accident “appeared out of nowhere.” The plane hit short of the runway and slid forward on its belly as the fuselage fractured and bits of landing gear and at least one engine were ripped off. “When we fell, we wound up on the pavement still in the seats, said Ramirez, who struggled to free himself and his wife from their safety belts. “We tried to get out of the plane because the plane was starting to shoot flames,” he said. “In a few minutes, a police patrol arrived and helped us.”

Survival was “a miracle of God. Thanks to God we are alive,” Ramirez said, though his wife suffered a dislocated shoulder. The jet wound up on one end of the runway, crumpled and in pieces, as passengers scrambled or were helped to safety. Firefighters quickly doused the beginnings of a fire on a wing, said police Gen. Orlando Paez. Ninety-nine passengers were taken to the Amor de Patria Hospital on San Andres, said the hospital director, Dr. Robert Sanchez. “It’s incredible. For the dimension (of the accident), there should be more,” he said. Sanchez said an initial examination indicated that Fernandez de Barreto may have died of a heart attack. Twenty other passengers were treated at another clinic, according to the national civil aviation agency. Barrero, commander of the Caribbean Air Group, said by telephone from San Andres that “the skill of the pilot kept the plane from colliding with the airport.” He said the cause of the accident was uncertain. “You can’t speculate. Lightning? A gust of wind? The investigation will say.”

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49ers missing Balmer traded to Seahawks SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Defensive lineman Kentwan Balmer was traded to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday after a mysterious absence from the San Francisco 49ers over the past week. Both teams confirmed the swap Monday and the Seahawks say they will send an undisclosed 2011 draft pick to the Niners. Balmer left the 49ers last Monday for what coach Mike Singletary called personal reasons. Balmer, the team’s firstround draft pick in 2008 out of North Carolina, missed his fifth straight practice Friday before the team traveled to Indianapolis for its exhibition opener against the Colts. Balmer’s absences had been unexcused since Wednesday. Balmer met Wednesday night with Singletary, but still was a no-show at training camp. Former 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan, who abruptly departed the club in March, was hired by the Seahawks as a senior personnel executive in June. He is the right-hand man to general manager John Schneider. Since McCloughan and the 49ers parted ways, San Francisco’s operations have been run by Trent Baalke. The 49ers scored 34 straight points and rallied to a 37-17 win over the Colts on Sunday. On Thursday, the 49ers signed rookie free agent defensive tackle Will Tukuafu to a two-year contract to help fill the void left by Balmer’s absence. Tukuafu, out of Oregon, was originally signed by the Seahawks before they released him June 22.

Texans rookie RB Tate done for season HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans rookie running back Ben Tate is out for the season because of a fractured ankle. Coach Gary Kubiak said Monday that Tate will be placed on injured reserve and undergo surgery this week. The 5-foot-11 Tate hurt his right ankle in Saturday’s 19-16 preseason loss to Arizona and was carted off the field. Kubiak said Sunday that the injury was “pretty severe.” Kubiak said team doctors expect Tate to fully recover. “The surgery should be fine, he should be back playing next year,” Kubiak said. “But it’s a big blow.”

Central’s David O’Neil (16) and Harry Lane (12), right, attempt a goal on North Buncombe during the game at R-S Central Monday.

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Downpour ends match By KEVIN CARVER Sports Reporter

RUTHERFORDTON — The fall season of high school sports is off to a very wet start. Following 32 minutes of play, the referees called R-S Central’s soccer game versus North Buncombe due to a driving rain storm that sat over Hilltopper Stadium for another 30-plus minutes Monday. Puddles of water left field conditions treacherous for the game, tied at 0-0, was cancelled and will not be made up. “I thought we played pretty decent for the first 10 minutes, but I thought we played a little tired after that,” R-S Central soccer coach Jason Hipp said. “We did knock the ball around and keep Please see Match, Page 2B

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Central’s Adam Russel (8) takes air as he advances the ball against North Buncombe during Monday’s soccer game at R-S Central.

Pavin: Tiger is high on his list MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tiger Woods remained No. 1 in the world ranking Monday, though not even close to that on two lists — the Ryder Cup and FedEx Cup — that mean much more these days. Woods failed to qualify for the Ryder Cup for the first time — he had led the standings every other time since 1997 — and now must rely on U.S. captain Corey Pavin spending one of four wild-card picks on him. In a hotel conference room Monday,

Pavin sat at the head table between two poster boards, each showing the final standings for the eight American qualifiers. Woods’ name was nowhere to be found between Phil Mickelson at No. 1 and Matt Kuchar at No. 8. Pavin would only say that Woods is “high on my list” and will be a “big consideration” when he announces his selections Sept. 7. “I’m looking at him in essence like any other player. He isn’t ... but he is,”

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Smith back on the field for Panthers

Local Sports VOLLEYBALL 5 p.m. McDowell at R-S Central 5 p.m. East Rutherford at Fred T. Foard

On TV 11 a.m. (FSCR) College Basketball Windsor at Kentucky. Exhibition Match Three. 2:30 p.m. (FSCR) UEFA Champions League Soccer Teams to Be Announced. 7 p.m. (ESPN2) Little League Softball World Series, First Semifinal: Teams TBA. (FSCR) WNBA Basketball Chicago Sky at Atlanta Dream. (TS) MLB Baseball Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves. 9:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Little League Softball World Series, Second Semifinal: Teams TBA. (FSCR) MLB Baseball Cincinnati Reds at Arizona Diamondbacks.

Pavin said. “I’m certainly not going to disrespect other players by considering him different from other players. I have to look at the way he’s playing, the way he played, and I have to look at his body of work as well. If anyone can turn it around quickly, it’s him.” Woods should have at least one more tournament to make an impression. While he wound up No. 12 in the

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Carolina Panthers’ Steve Smith tosses a football during practice at the NFL football team’s training camp in Spartanburg. Smith was back on the field Monday after being activated.

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — The entire Steve Smith package was back Monday morning. The three plates and up to 20 screws in his left arm? You’d never have guessed that when Carolina’s four-time Pro Bowl receiver made an acrobatic, leaping catch in his first practice since he broke his forearm for the second time in six months. Determined to play in the regularseason opener? You bet, but while Smith declared himself pain-free, he also still hates the preseason, saying, “I don’t really care if I play or if I don’t — emphasis on hopefully don’t,” when asked if he’ll play in an exhibition game. And Smith showed his signature fiery side when he sounded a warning to any opposing defensive player who might think of testing to see if his left arm is suddenly a fragile weak spot. “I would hope that it wouldn’t be a target, but who knows,” Smith said. “Every so often you’ll come up on a chump that may try whatever — emphasis on chump. “I mean if they want to try, they can come get some if they want it. I don’t think it’s going to work out too well for them. There isn’t much bone left in this thing.” Other than saying he may wear some protective sleeve on his arm so he’ll be “chump-proof,” Smith isn’t about to change anything about his game after breaking his arm in June playing in a flag football game — a violation of his contract.

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Scoreboard BASEBALL National League

East Division W L Pct 69 49 .581 66 51 .564 58 59 .496 57 60 .491 51 67 .432 Central Division W L Pct Cincinnati 67 51 .568 St. Louis 65 51 .560 Milwaukee 55 64 .462 Houston 51 65 .440 Chicago 50 68 .424 Pittsburgh 40 78 .333 West Division W L Pct San Diego 69 47 .595 San Francisco 67 52 .563 Colorado 61 56 .521 Los Angeles 60 58 .508 Arizona 47 72 .395

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GB — 2 1/2 10 1/2 11 1/2 18 GB — 1 12 1/2 15 17 27 1/2 GB — 3 1/2 8 1/2 10 23 1/2

Sunday’s Games Cincinnati 2, Florida 0 Washington 5, Arizona 3 Atlanta 13, L.A. Dodgers 1 Houston 8, Pittsburgh 2 Chicago Cubs 9, St. Louis 7 Colorado 6, Milwaukee 5 San Diego 8, San Francisco 2 Philadelphia 3, N.Y. Mets 1 Monday’s Games Pittsburgh 7, Florida 1 Atlanta 4, L.A. Dodgers 3 N.Y. Mets at Houston, late San Diego at Chicago Cubs, late Tuesday’s Games Florida (Nolasco 13-8) at Pittsburgh (Duke 5-11), 7:05 p.m. San Francisco (Zito 8-6) at Philadelphia (Oswalt 7-13), 7:05 p.m. Washington (Olsen 3-4) at Atlanta (Minor 0-0), 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (J.Santana 10-6) at Houston (Figueroa 3-1), 8:05 p.m. San Diego (Garland 11-8) at Chicago Cubs (R.Wells 5-10), 8:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Bush 5-10) at St. Louis (J.Garcia 10-5), 8:15 p.m. Cincinnati (Arroyo 12-7) at Arizona (D.Hudson 3-0), 9:40 p.m. Colorado (J.Chacin 5-8) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 10-7), 10:10 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Milwaukee at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. San Diego at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Florida at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. San Francisco at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Washington at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Houston, 8:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. American League GB — 1 6 10 31 1/2 GB — 3 10 1/2 19 19 GB — 8 1/2 10 22

Sunday’s Games Cleveland 9, Seattle 1 Tampa Bay 3, Baltimore 2 Detroit 13, Chicago White Sox 8 Kansas City 1, N.Y. Yankees 0 Minnesota 4, Oakland 2 Texas 7, Boston 3 Toronto 4, L.A. Angels 1 Monday’s Games Tampa Bay 6, Texas 4 Detroit at N.Y. Yankees, late Seattle at Baltimore, late Toronto at Oakland, late Tuesday’s Games Detroit (Verlander 13-7) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 15-5), 7:05 p.m. Seattle (French 1-3) at Baltimore (Millwood 2-12), 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Jer.Weaver 11-7) at Boston (C.Buchholz 13-5), 7:10 p.m. Texas (Tom.Hunter 9-1) at Tampa Bay (Garza 11-7), 7:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Danks 12-8) at Minnesota (S.Baker 10-9), 8:10 p.m. Cleveland (J.Gomez 3-0) at Kansas City (Greinke 7-11), 8:10 p.m. Toronto (Morrow 9-6) at Oakland (Braden 7-8), 10:05 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Texas at Tampa Bay, 1:10 p.m. Toronto at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. Detroit at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Seattle at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.

FOOTBALL National Football League Preseason at a glance AMERICAN CONFERENCE

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RACING NASCAR Sprint Cup-Carfax 400 Results At Michigan International Speedway Brooklyn, Mich. (Start position in parentheses) 1. (8) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet 2. (33) Denny Hamlin, Toyota 3. (24) Carl Edwards, Ford 4. (6) Greg Biffle, Ford

Top 12 in Points: 1. K.Harvick, 3,400; 2. J.Gordon, 3,107; 3. D.Hamlin, 3,047; 4. T.Stewart, 3,020; 5. J.Johnson, 3,014; 6. C.Edwards, 2,986; 7. J.Burton, 2,986; 8. Ky.Busch, 2,975; 9. M.Kenseth, 2,961; 10. Ku.Busch, 2,935; 11. G.Biffle, 2,913; 12. C.Bowyer, 2,755.

BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Placed RHP Jason Berken on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Rick Vandenhurk from Norfolk (IL). CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with RHP Kyle Blair. DETROIT TIGERS — Recalled LHP Daniel Schlereth from Toledo (IL). KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with OF Brett Eibner and RHP Jason Adam. Assigned Eibner to Idaho Falls (Pioneer) and Adam to Surprise (Arizona). LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Agreed to terms with INF Kaleb Cowart. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Activated OF Conor Jackson from the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Travis Buck from Sacramento (PCL). Optioned INF Jeff Larish and OF Chris Carter to Sacramento. TAMPA BAY RAYS — Reinstated 1B Carlos Pena from the 15-day DL. Placed OF Gabe Kapler on the 15-day DL. TEXAS RANGERS — Placed OF Nelson Cruz on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 15. Activated INF Joaquin Arias from the 15-day DL. Named Jay Miller senior vice president, effective Aug. 30. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with LHP Zak Adams and RHP Myles Jaye. National League COLORADO ROCKIES — Agreed to terms with RHP Peter Tago. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to terms with LHP Robbie Ray. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DETROIT PISTONS — Signed G-F Tracy McGrady to a one-year contract. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — LB Aaron Schobel announced his retirement. BUFFALO BILLS — Signed RB Andre Anderson and WR Aaron Rhea. Placed LB Ryan Manalac on the waived/injured list. CAROLINA PANTHERS — Activated WR Steve Smith from the physically-unable-to-perform list. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed WR Taurus Johnson. Placed WR Johnathan Haggerty on the waived/injured list. DETROIT LIONS — Signed LB Lee Campbell. HOUSTON TEXANS — Placed DE Tim Bulman on injured reserve. Signed DE James Wyche. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed RB Brian Westbrook. Traded DT Kentwan Balmer to Seattle for an undisclosed 2011 draft pick. HOCKEY National Hockey League CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Re-signed D Nick Boynton to a one-year contract. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Named Al Murray director of amateur scouting. American Hockey League GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS — Announced the resignation of medical therapist Rob Snitzer. SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE — Signed G Joe Fallon. LACROSSE National Lacrosse League CALGARY ROUGHNECKS — Signed D Bruce Codd to a one-year contract and G Kurtis Wagar to a two-year contract. SOCCER Major League Soccer SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES — Signed M Geovanni. COLLEGE SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE — Named Shannon Sieg communications/media services intern. COLGATE — Named Fernando Canales men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach. DELAWARE — Named David Boler tight ends coach. FLORIDA — Announced S Jordan Haden has left the football team and intends to transfer. GOUCHER — Named Jeremy Field assistant sports information director and Catie Ditmore and Jamie Leventry assistant volleyball coaches.

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Central’s Simon King (6) takes a moment to enjoy, along with his teammates, the refreshing coolness of a evening shower that eventually caused the soccer game against North Buncombe Monday to be called early.

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possession at times, but we still have a few things to work on for sure.” North Buncombe put up 14 shots to Central’s seven in an extremely physical match during the first half. However, Central’s defense was up to the early challenge. Paul Best took care of or assisted in the first three defensive plays that the Hilltoppers needed to make during the opening five minutes. Best cleared away one attempt and blocked the Blackhawks’ Grayson Frantz next shot with his right foot as he sprinted toward goal. Central’s goalie, Harrison Lave jetted up to block the third North Buncombe attempt at goal and Best cleared that shot as well to survive the quick scare. Lave came away with five saves for the Hilltoppers. Central’s offense took shape in the 20th minute after Lave line drived a kick that went past everybody. Central’s David O’Neil was the first on the scene and after securing the ball, dribbled past one defender and raced for the goal. O’Neil shot from close range but his shot hit the Blackhawk’s keeper Alex Tensi in the chest. O’Neil snared the rebound and fired again, this time his shot clanged off the right goal post. Central’s Harry Lane picked up that rebound and fired again toward the goal, but this time Tensi caught the ball from in front to keep the game scoreless. Rain began to pelt the stadium in the 30th minute and two minutes later the game was sent to a delay and finally cancelled. Central will return to action on Monday when it hosts Polk County.

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — James McDonald pitched seven sharp innings, Garrett Jones and Pedro Alvarez each drove in three runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a seven-game skid with a 7-1 win over the Florida Marlins on Monday night. Making his third start with the Pirates since being acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in a deadline day trade, McDonald (2-2) pitched more than six innings for the first time in his career. He gave up a run and three hits, striking out six and walking two in improving to 2-1 with Pittsburgh. Andrew McCutchen hit his 10th home run and stole his 25th base for Pittsburgh, which returned from a winless six-game road trip for the third time this season. Dan Uggla went 3 for 4 with an RBI for the Marlins, who fell three games under .500 and Forest City Daily Courier_Ruth People_1.833inx3in nine games behind inCothe National League wildcard race. The Pirates got two runs in the first against Florida starter Chris Volstad — on Jones’ sacrifice fly and Alvarez’s single that scored Jose Tabata and Neil Walker. Volstad, a right-hander, then faced the minimum over the next four innings, retiring 10 of 11 batters at one point. Volstad (6-9) was lifted for Taylor Tankersley in the sixth after he loaded the bases with no outs. Tankersley promptly gave up a two-run double to Jones, scoring McCutchen and Tabata. Alvarez then followed with a single into the Spotlights Every right-field Sunday and Wednesday make it 6-1.corner, driving in Walker and Jones to Volstad gave up five runs on five hits and two walks in five-plus innings.

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Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 144.029 mph. Time of Race: 2 hours, 46 minutes, 38 seconds. Margin of Victory: 1.731 seconds. Caution Flags: 5 for 25 laps. Lead Changes: 17 among 9 drivers. Lap Leaders: J.Johnson 1-14; G.Biffle 15-34; K.Harvick 35; G.Biffle 36-60; K.Harvick 61; T.Kvapil 62; G.Biffle 63-83; T.Stewart 84-101; K.Harvick 102-103; T.Stewart 104-110; K.Harvick 111-155; E.Sadler 156-159; M.Truex Jr. 160-164; D.Ragan 165-166; T.Stewart 167-177; D.Hamlin 178-189; K.Harvick 190-200. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): G.Biffle, 3 times for 66 laps; K.Harvick, 5 times for 60 laps; T.Stewart, 3 times for 36 laps; J.Johnson, 1 time for 14 laps; D.Hamlin, 1 time for 12 laps; M.Truex Jr., 1 time for 5 laps; E.Sadler, 1 time for 4 laps; D.Ragan, 1 time for 2 laps; T.Kvapil, 1 time for 1 lap.

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So now it’s time to try something else. Hendrick last week solved one of his pressing matters by stashing Kasey Kahne at Red Bull Racing for next season as he waits to replace Martin in the No. 5 car in 2012. Kahne has a crew chief he really likes in Kenny Francis, and Francis has seemed to be the odd man out in the entire Kahne saga. It appears he can’t move over to Red Bull next season with Kahne because manufacturer Toyota seems opposed to allowing a crew chief a one-year internship with its parts and pieces — the chance to gain insight Francis could later take elsewhere, namely Hendrick Motorsports.

Hendrick earlier this year described Gustafson as the ultimate company man, the employee he never had to worry about turning down a task that the boss believed would benefit the company. “If there’s ever a soldier that you have to take into battle with you, it’s Alan Gustafson,” Hendrick told The Associated Press. Well, there’s no bigger battle right now than fixing Earnhardt’s team. HMS officials said there’s been zero discussion of moving Gustafson to Earnhardt’s crew, but that’s doesn’t mean the talks shouldn’t happen. Earnhardt is heading into the fourth year of a five-year contract with HMS, and for whatever reason, Hendrick has been unable to give him the chemistry and confidence he had during a 15-win stretch from 2000 to 2004. Earnhardt has remained supportive of McGrew, who graciously stepped into the hardest crew chief job in the garage and has helped the driver show flashes while operating under an intense spotlight. But for whatever reason, it’s simply not clicking consistently, and it may be time for someone else to get the chance.

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All the pieces were supposed to finally be in place when he teamed with Rick Hendrick in 2008, positioning himself with NASCAR’s top team because, in his own words at his 2007 hiring announcement, “I think that I’ll have a good opportunity to succeed and win a lot of races. Personally, I think I will cherish a championship on my mantle when it’s all said and done.” Only the reality is that Earnhardt has just one victory in 95 races with HMS. He made the Chase just once, in 2008, when he spent most of the season ranked third in points but finished 12th in the final standings.

The focus on the No. 88 team has clearly hurt Martin’s bunch: A five-race winner and championship contender last season, he’s yet to make it to Victory Lane this year and finds himself trailing Clint Bowyer by 35 points for the final Chase berth. Clearly, Hendrick’s efforts haven’t worked, for Earnhardt or Martin, as Martin’s team has taken a step back and any improvement shown by Earnhardt is certainly not at the expected levels.

season with Martin in preparation for Kahne’s 2012 arrival. That of course pushes out Alan Gustafson, one of the most loyal employees Hendrick has ever had. But Gustafson wouldn’t have to go far. It just might be that Gustafson could be the answer to all of Earnhardt’s woes.

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He was short with reporters following Sunday’s race, in which he struggled most of the afternoon and was in no mood to discuss his Chase chances after his fifth consecutive finish outside the top 15. “I just want to go home,” he said. “It wasn’t good. We were junk all day. We weren’t good. We worked hard.” Nobody questions whether or not Earnhardt works hard. In fact, those around him insist the driver has never put forth a greater effort to turn around his fortunes and fulfill the expectations that come with being the son of one of NASCAR’s greatest racers.

effort to salvage the season. It didn’t really work as Earnhardt notched only five top-10 finishes and a career-worst 25th-place finish in the standings at the same time teammates Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon led a 1-2-3 sweep of the points. So Hendrick made an organizational commitment to Earnhardt. He spent the offseason tightly pairing Earnhardt’s team with Martin’s team and gave new Earnhardt crew chief Lance McGrew key personnel members from Martin’s team.

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CHARLOTTE (AP) — With a nondescript 19th-place finish at Michigan International Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. all but ensured he’ll miss the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship for the third time in four years. That wasn’t supposed to happen. Not with all the resources Hendrick Motorsports poured into rebuilding Earnhardt’s team in an effort to turn NASCAR’s most popular driver if not into a champion, then at least a winner again. Yet Earnhardt and his No. 88 team have fallen short again, and with three races left to set the Chase field, he’s 129 points out of the 12th and final qualifying spot.

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Minutes after he was activated off the physically unable to perform list, fans buzzed as Smith lined up in a drill without defensive backs while wearing a baseball cap instead of a helmet. Smith’s speed and quick cuts immediately separated him from the rest of Carolina’s receivers, and the crowd erupted when Smith made a routine catch of Moore’s pass along the sideline. The leaping catch produced an even louder roar. “I heard everybody cheering during our individual drills and I knew they weren’t hollering about the O-line,” Panthers left tackle Jordan Gross said. “I looked over and Steve was catching passes. He’s an outstanding weapon for us. Just a familiar face, a guy who has been around and played a lot of football. He’s really going to help us offensively and it’s nice to have him out there.” Smith first broke his left arm in Week 16 last season against the New York Giants and had one plate and screws inserted. He had fully recovered until he slipped playing in an adult flag football game at a Charlotte YMCA in June, something he was doing without team authorization. Smith broke the same forearm, but in a different spot. It remains unclear if the first plate caused the second break. “They (insert a plate) because when you have a break, there’s a percentage of redoing it,” Smith said. “Because of my job, I have that higher percentage. Obviously it happened again, so that’s what the plate is for to minimize it in case it gets hit again.” Smith had two more plates inserted in his arm, but said he had no discomfort while working in only individual drills on Monday. He was seen later making one-handed grabs — with his left hand — on passes from backup QB Jimmy Clausen on the sideline. “I’m trying to take my time and be methodical with it,” Smith said. “I need to run routes and get back in the thick of things of knowing the plays, doing it and getting up to the line and running the right route.” The 31-year-old Smith, though, is fine if his first game is in Week 1 against the Giants on Sept. 12. Coach John Fox seemed to agree when asked if he’d be “compelled” to have Smith play in one of the final three preseason games. “Not really,” Fox said. “I feel compelled to have him ready for that opener and whatever that takes getting him ready.” The Panthers need a healthy Smith. After deciding not to re-sign veteran Muhsin Muhammad, the 10 other receivers on the roster have combined for 48 NFL catches. Smith has 574 catches, a franchise-best 58 touchdowns, a lot of hardware in his arm and the same fierce intensity. “Steve wants to be back out there doing the big plays and getting the highlights out there,” Gross said. “I’m excited to see that happen because he’s great at what he does.”

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Current fashions aren’t decent Dear Abby: I am writing about the letter from “Can’t Believe My Eyes” (June 20), who is bothered by the amount of cleavage women display everywhere. I have heard many negative comments in the workplace regarding women’s tasteless attire. But most of the remarks I hear come from other women in stores while we try to shop for clothes. They are shocked at how little there is to buy that is “decent” to wear. They, as well as I, are tired of having to buy tank tops to wear under shirts or dresses that are cut too low or are too short. I have three daughters who dress for professional jobs. They, too, express similar frustration at finding clothing that is appropriate to wear. I am sure some women like plunging, skin-tight clothing, but from what I hear the majority do not. Store clerks get complaints and have passed them on to the buyers. But the buyers say there is not much else available. — Frustrated Dear Frustrated: I empathize with your frustration. The feedback from readers on this subject has been abundant, and many agree with you. Read on: Dear Abby: As the mother of a well-endowed 13-year-old daughter, I agree with “Can’t Believe My Eyes.” I hate shopping for clothes with my daughter. It’s not because she is dif-

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ficult, but because the styles are so revealing. My daughter wants to dress trendy while I want her to stay covered up. I have the same problem when I shop for myself. We use tank tops and hidden safety pins to keep “the girls” under wraps. The problem is not lack of modesty of the wearer, but the clothing designers and manufacturers. I can’t wait until the styles change, but for now we are doing our best to cover up. — Oklahoma Reader Dear Abby: Hooray for “Can’t Believe’s” comments on cleavage at businesses and schools, but I’m more disturbed by the number of women — young and not so young — who show way too much in church. I’m a guy who appreciates God’s handiwork, but please, ladies, don’t showcase it in the pews. — Distracted Dear Abby: In your answer you stated there was also a lot showing “south of the border.” In Mexico? What about Louisiana? I’d like to go there! — Bruce

Nonhealing wound needs care Dear Dr. Gott: In November 2009, I pulled a rib muscle in my back while working out in the gym. It later became abscessed and subsequently burst, discharging a cloudy liquid. The following month, I saw a surgeon who thought it could be infected. He cut into the wound to remove the fluid and bad tissue. At home, we had to pack the wound and cover it two times a day. This created tension with my wife, as she had to do it because I could not reach the area. In June 2010, the surgeon decided the wound was not healing. He suggested that he reopen it, remove additional tissue and sew it up, turning it into a primary wound. The initial wound was 5.5 centimeters deep by 5 centimeters long and 4 centimeters wide. Now it is going to be made even larger. Do you have any advice? Dear Reader: There are a number of reasons why wounds do not heal, but it often gets down to a lack of blood supply. Blood transports oxygen, platelets and plasma to heal wounds. That’s why

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Ask Dr. Gott Dr. Peter M. Gott people with diabetes (diabetic ulcers), infections (from bacteria or foreign bodies), smokers (vascular disease) and a host of other conditions have difficulties healing wounds. I’m not sure why yours has persisted for so long, but it’s time for a change. Get a referral to a top-notch surgeon at a local, well-respected hospital. Explain the length of time you have had the open wound and the circumstances leading up to it. If there is an underlying cause hampering your recovery, be sure to address and correct it. Then ask about treatment with IV antibiotics; vacuum-assisted closure; stem-cell therapy and skin grafting.

IN THE STARS Your Birthday, Aug. 17; Don’t let anything intimidate you any longer. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - This is an excellent day to give some thought to organizing. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - If money is owed you request that which you’ve justly earned. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Certain information you possess should provide you with leverage. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - A workrelated associate might ask a favor. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - You’ll benefit hanging out with those who have knowledge. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Be on guard for new methods or changes. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - When negotiating a matter of importance, take the long-range view of the matter. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - Little annoyances that have been causing friction for you can be resolved. ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Success is likely to be dependent upon how you see yourself. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - A lot of little responsibilities you’ve been putting off won’t be any trouble. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Your mind is far more resourceful than you may realize. CANCER (June 21-July 22) - When it comes to your material affairs, you should do rather well.

The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Tuesday, August 17, 2010 — 5B

Sports

Off-road race crash leaves 8 people dead LUCERNE VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Zachary Freeman loved to fish, dirt bike and camp — but most of all, he loved to watch off-road truck racing in the vast Mojave Desert northeast of Los Angeles. That love would cost the 24-year-old pipe welder and seven other off-road enthusiasts their lives when a truck competing in the annual California 200 careened off the sand track Saturday and into the crowd, instantly killing Freeman and his best friend. On Sunday, his girlfriend and his stepfather mourned at a simple cross-and-stone memorial set in the thick sand and waited in the blistering heat for a locksmith to arrive to change the ignition lock in Freeman’s truck so they could take it home. His keys had been lost in the chaos; the coroner found only a lighter in his pocket. “I’m just in shock. It’s not real yet, it hasn’t soaked in,” said Randall Peterson, his grieving stepfather. Freeman’s girlfriend, Niky Carmikle, sobbed as she

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knelt down and placed her boyfriend’s camouflage baseball hat in the center of the stone circle surrounding the wooden cross. Carmikle recalled how she had stepped away from the race for a few minutes to use the bathroom and returned to find the truck upside down, bodies everywhere and people screaming in panic. “His shoes are still over there. I can’t even look,” she said, gesturing to a bag full of abandoned clothing, shoes and blankets, some stained with blood. “It just isn’t fair, it isn’t right.” Those who witnessed the accident said the crowd pressed close to the track and could almost touch the trucks as they hurtled and bounced over the desert sand.

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M Chihuahua Black w/white face, graying. Lost 7/31 from Dimsdale Dr., Rfdtn. Needs meds! Reward. Call 287-7967

Large Black & Brown female dog Found 8/8 in Green Hill/Sunnyview area. Call 828-748-0971

Female black & white cat, approx. 2 yrs. old. Found about 3 wks. ago off of Hudlow in the Palms. Call 248-2974

Male white young dog (possible boxer or pit bull) wearing red collar. Found 8/13 on Salem Church Rd., Bostic. Call 828-429-8382

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thing else to keep the crowd back. Eight people were killed and 12 were injured. “You could touch it if you wanted to. It’s part of the excitement,” Carmikle said. “There’s always that risk factor, but you just don’t expect that it will happen to you.” Cheyenne Frantzich, 15, was watching the race with her sister, who was killed in the crash. “I just thought it would be fun to be close. And it was a big mistake,” Frantzich told CBS’ “Early Show” on Monday. California Highway Patrol Officer Joaquin Zubieta said Brett M. Sloppy, 28, of San Marcos, was behind the wheel of the truck involved in the crash. Zubieta said alcohol was not a factor in the crash and there were no plans to arrest Sloppy, who the CHP estimates was going 45 to 50 mph at the time of the crash. Zubieta said state vehicle codes don’t apply because the race was a sanctioned event held with the approval of the federal Bureau of Land Management, which owns the land used for the

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD

IN THE MATTER OF MARGARET ELMS, File No. 06 E 590 Marvin Sparrow, Guardian of the Estate of Margaret Elms, Petitioner

Notice is herby given that in pursuance of an order of sale made and entered in the above court on 21 April 2010, that the undersigned commissioner and guardian of the Estate of Margaret Elms will sell at Public Auction on 28 August 2010, 10:00 a.m., on the premises located at 1998 US Hwy 221 North, to the highest bidder, the following described real estate: Lying and being in Gilkey Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina on the east side of US Highway 221 and being the lands of Margaret Elms as shown on Deed of Record at Deed Book 954 Page 623 and Deed Book 450 page 785 Rutherford County Registry and being described as two tracts as follows. TRACT ONE BEGINNING at an existing iron on the east side of US Highway 221 and in the line of the lands of Sue B. Landis. Said iron is 29.90 feet from the center of US Highway 221 and has North Carolina Geodetic Survey coordinates of Northing: 627102.1949 and Easting: 1111809.1997. These coordinates are based on NAD ‘83/2007. Running thence from said point of BEGINNING South 84 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East, passing an iron in line at 235.59 feet, and another iron in line at 312.28 feet, a total distance of 412.27 feet to an existing iron; thence South 06 degrees 13 minutes 50 seconds East, a distance of 147.94 feet to a new iron; thence, three (3) new lines as follows: (1) North 88 degrees 18 minutes 36 seconds West, a distance of 207.96 feet to a new iron; (2) North 84 degrees 52 minutes 08 seconds West, a distance of 130.44 feet to a new iron; and (3) South 82 degrees 56 minutes 46 seconds West, a distance of 96.37 feet to an iron on the east side of US Highway 221; thence North 11 degrees 01 minutes 16 seconds West, a distance of 171.34 feet to a point in the center of US Highway 221; thence South 84 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East, a distance of 29.90 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING and containing 1.62 acres more or less. TRACT TWO BEGINNING at a new iron pin, said iron being the southwestern most corner of the1.62 acre tract previously described. Running thence, with the southern line of the 1.62 acre tract, the following three (3) calls: (1) North 82 degrees 56 minutes 46 seconds East, a distance of 96.37 feet to a new iron: (20 South 84 degrees 52 minutes 08 seconds East, a distance of 130.44 feet to a new iron; and (3) South 88 degrees 18 minutes 36 seconds East, a distance of 207.96 feet to a new iron; thence South 06 degrees 13 minutes 50 seconds East, a distance of 170.46 feet to an existing iron; thence North 87 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 155.92 feet to an existing iron; thence same course, North 87 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 20.74 feet to a survey nail in the center of Old US Highway 221; thence with the old roadbed of Old US Highway 221, North 11 degrees 01 minutes 16 seconds West, a distance of 162.92 feet to the point of BEGINNING and containing 1.65 acres more or less. Said property is commonly known as: 1998 US Hwy 221 North, Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139

/s/___________________ Marvin Sparrow Guardian of the Estate of Margaret Elms 175 North Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)286-2443

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Sales

National framed art manufacturer needs an inside sales rep with sales exp., telephone and computer skills. Email resume to sales@boothframing.com or fax 828-863-1267

Medical/Dental

NC MEDICATION AIDE for Nursing Home position available. 3-11 shift, MondayFriday. Excellent benefits. If you are interested, please stop by and complete an application at White Oak Manor - Rutherfordton, 188 Oscar Justice Road, Rutherfordton EEOC

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race. The BLM issued a statement saying safety was the responsibility of the race organizer, South El Montebased Mojave Desert Racing. MDR’s permit required racers to travel 15 mph or less when they were within 50 feet of fans, and allowed no more than 300 spectators for the event, the agency said. BLM spokesman David Briery said the agency would cooperate with the CHP’s investigation. “We followed all our rules,” he said by phone. “We don’t think we did anything wrong.” Phone and e-mail messages left for MDR were not immediately returned. MDR is located in a house with a chain-link fence in a residential area of the eastern Los Angeles County city. The driveway was empty and no one appeared to be home when an Associated Press reporter went to the site Monday morning. Robert Garcia, 30, a resident of the street, said there are usually vehicles with the

General Help

Mountain Creek Baptist Church in Gilkey, NC is searching for a part time youth pastor. Send resume to 710 Mountain Creek Rd Rutherfordton, NC 28139 by Sept 15, 2010

MDR logo at the house but he does not know the family that lives there. “They’re quiet people. They stick to themselves,” he said. Tens of thousands of people were spread out along the 50-mile track, but the site of the crash, a stretch known as the “rockpile,” is one of the most popular areas to gather because the trucks become airborne, witnesses said. Some said they got within 4 feet of the unmarked track, watching trucks fly over a series of jumps. Several jagged rocks jut from the rutted dirt track at the bottom of the hill. The driver “hit the rock and just lost control and tumbled,” said Matt March, 24, of Wildomar, who was standing next to the jump. “Bodies went everywhere.” Derek Cox, a friend of victim Andrew Therrien, told KABC-TV in Los Angeles that Therrien, 22, pushed children out of the way as the truck barreled toward them. He was killed in the accident.

Trucking

Truck Service, Inc.

is hiring Part-Time & Casual CDL Drivers to join our fleet of Professional Drivers. If you still have the desire and ability to travel the country but don't have the need to work on a full-time basis, we have the opportunity for YOU!! ONLY PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS with 2 yrs. verifiable experience & clean driving record need to apply.

Call Truck Service at 828-245-1637 ext. 125 & talk to Rita.

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Hotel/Motel

Bartenders, Housekeepers, Desk Clerks and part time Dishwashers wanted. Previous exp. required. Immediate openings at Resort Facility in Lake Lure. Nights & weekends required. Apply in person at 2771 Memorial Hwy MasterCorp, Inc. is hiring Housekeepers. We offer excellent wages, training and weekly pay. Must be able to work weekends. Call 828-551-5463

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the estate of DARRELL FRANKLIN SKINNER of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said DARRELL FRANKLIN SKINNER to present them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of November, 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 10th day of August, 2010. Lisa Louise Skinner Ingram, Executor 2395 Tuscaville Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32312

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the estate of KATHLEEN BOWLIN of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said KATHLEEN BOWLIN to present them to the undersigned on or before the 20th 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 20th day of July, 2010. Margaret Rhodes, Executor 4519 US HWY 64/74A Rutherfordton, NC 28139

BROOKVIEW HEALTHCARE We're Growing Our Staff

R.N. Supervisor, FT 7-3 Assistant Director Of Nursing Apply in person at 510 Thompson Street, Gaffney, SC 29340 Call (864) 489-3101 for Directions Brookview is a Drug Free Workplace

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FREE spayed mother cat w/ 2 female kittens, approx. 12 wks. old. Up to date on shots. Call 245-5465 or 289-1548

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0554 Wanted to Rent/Buy/ Trade Junk Cars Wanted

Paying $225 per vehicle.

Call Jamie Fender (828) 286-4194 Swafford Auto Sales paying $150 to $250 and up for your junk vehicles You Call- We Haul 245-1054

WILL BUY YOUR JUNK CARS & TRUCKS Pick up at your convenience! Call 223-0277

0563 Misc. Items for Sale 28'x12' Bldg. Pd. $2,800 then added insulation, wiring, paneling. $2,400. 286-3372

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EAL ESTATE FOR RENT

Central air & heat, in-unit washer and dryer. Tile kitchen floor, balcony. Well located unit in a classic brick quadplex at 433 E. Main St., FC. Detached storage unit. 2BR/1BA. $475. 828-447-3233

Forest City, Main St.

convenience. Walk to new eateries & upcoming shops. 1 & 2BR avail. Starting at $380. Call for details. Arlington Ridge, 247 Arlington St. 828-447-3233 Move In Specials: 1, 2, & 3BR Townhouse Apts. Water & sewer furnished. $150 dep. $375-$500/mo. Houses and apartments $285-$1,000/mo. Rentals Unlimited 828-245-7400 Very nice large remodeled 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Townhome Apts. Starting at $375/mo. Washer/dryer hookup and water included. Carriage House Apts.

1-888-684-5072

6B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Tuesday, August 17, 2010 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 305 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Martha W. Lowery aka Martha W. Watson (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Martha W. Lowery) to J. Throckmorton, Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of October, 2003, and recorded in Book 0761, Page 0739, in Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door at 229 North Main St in the City of Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on August 24, 2010 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of High Shoals, in the County of Rutherford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The land referred to is described as follows: All that certain lot or Rutherford County, North

parcel of land situated in High Shoals Township, Carolina and more particularly described as follows:

Being a part of the property described in Deed from Perry Pace and wife, to J.W. Davis Company, Incorporated, and recorded in Deed Book 231 at Page 377, and being described by calls and distances as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the Buck Collins south line, said point being located 441 1/2 feet North 18 1/2 deg west from intersection of the Old Island Ford Road and US Highway # 221, 2208 feet North 81 3/4 deg East in the said Buck Collins line (Gowan’s Old South Line); thence North 81 3/4 deg East 419 feet with Buck Collins South line to a stake; thence South 15 deg West 632 feet to a stake, the edge of Davis Lake Road; thence with the North edge of said Road North 63 1/4deg West 187 feet; thence North 68 deg 40 min West 71 feet with road; thence with the road North 77 3/4 deg West 127 feet to a stake; thence North 14 1/2 deg East 445 feet to the place of BEGINNING, containing 5 acres, more or less. Together with improvements located thereon; Said property being located at: 319 Davis Lake Road, Forest City, North Carolina

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Unfurnished Apartments

2 & 3 BR Close to downtown Rfdtn. D/w, stove, refrig., w/d hook up. No pets! 287-0733 2BR Apt in Forest City Newly updated! $425/mo. + sec. dep. Call 828-228-5873

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Homes for Rent

2BR/1BA House in Spindale. Cent. h/a, range, refrig. No Pets! $450/mo. + ref's and dep. Call 429-4323

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Business Places/ Offices

Office For Rent, 1,000 sq ft close to downdown Rfdtn, good parking. 287-0733

Retail/commercial building for lease Rfdtn, high traffic area. Call 286-9322

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Mobile Homes for Rent

2BR & 3BR in Sandy Mush & Dobbinsville area. $75-$90/wk. + $100 dep. Call 429-6691 2BR/2BA Cent. h/a, stove, refrig. No pets. $425 + $300 dep. 245-5703 or 286-8665

For further Deed reference: see Deed Book/Page: 584/578

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This 3rd day of August, 2010. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & Britton, P.A. Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 http://sales.hsbfirm.com Case No: 1033417

Mobile Homes for Rent

3 Bedroom/2 Bath on private lot in

Ellenboro area. Central h/a. No pets! $525/mo. + $525 dep. References req.

Call 828-248-1681

Nice 2BR/2 full BA Air, d/w. Overlooking golf course Shingle roof, brick underpinned, masonite siding, utility bldg. 704-481-8200

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Homes for Sale

2 houses available Forest City area 3BR/1BA Owner financing w/down payment. Call 828-289-7628

3BR/2BA DW on 1 acre Close to Duke Power Plant $62,500 Owner financing with DP! Call 657-4430

2BR/1BA Located on Ohio St. Ext., Spindale. All appliances incld. $29,500 obo Call 287-7360 or 429-3323

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Lots & Acreage

Approximately 39 acres investment property in Spindale with all utilities, an excellent natural source of water, artesian well. $195,000. Call 287-2640

or 429-0109 or 429-3976

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Motorcycles

1997 CBR 600F3 24K miles, Yoshimura full exhaust. Garage kept, needs someone to ride! $2,800 Call 704-300-6632

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Vans for Sale

'94 Chev. Truck, '92 Chev. Van. For info call 245-3902, or 828-429-3267

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Day Care Licensed

Annette's Childcare Home 4 stars - Harris school district 2 preschool & 2 school age openings. 1st & 2nd shift avail. $85/wk. Mon.-Fri. 245-5179

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 265

Tax ID #: 09-09826 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

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Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Linda Gail Harris and husband, Kenneth Wayne Harris (Kenneth Wayne Harris, deceased) to MidAtlantic Title, Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of March, 2006, and recorded in Book 888, Page 700, in Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door at 229 North Main St in the City of Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on August 24, 2010 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Cool Springs, in the County of Rutherford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The land reference is described as follows: ALL that certain lot or parcel of land lying and being in Cool Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: TRACT NO. ONE: BEING the same property as that described in deed dated October 26, 1993, recorded in Deed Book 61, Page 203, Rutherford County Registry, and described according to said deed as follows: BEING the same property as described in deed dated September 30, 1954, from S.D. Pace and wife, Lessie G. Pace to Robert B. McBrayer and wife, Earleen R. McBrayer and recorded in Deed Book 226, Page 337, Rutherford County Registry, and described according to said deed as follows: ALL those certain parcels of lots of land, situate, lying and being at the West end of the Town of Forest City, Cool Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina. Being Lots Number Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10) and Eleven (11) in Block “B” of the W.G. Trout Estate lands subdivision as shown on map or plat made by Henry Duncan, Surveyor, October 22, 1940, and recorded in Plat Book No. 3, Page 102, Public Registry of Rutherford County, North Carolina; being bounded on the North by the lands of Robert Philbeck, on the East by the Pleasant Grove Road, on the South by the lands of Flay Weathers and on the West by the lands of Long, and described by courses and distances as follows: BEGINNING on an iron pin on the West side of the Pleasant Grove Road, Flay Weathers’ corner, and runs thence with this line North 88 degrees West 64 feet to an iron pin, Weathers’ and Long’s corner; thence with the Long line North 28 degrees West 156 feet to an iron pin, the Long and Philbeck corner; thence with the Philbeck line South 85 degrees East 132 feet to a stake on the West side of Pleasant Grove Road; thence with the West side of Pleasant Grove Road South 2 degrees East 125 feet to the place of beginning. TRACT NO. TWO: BEING the same property as that described in deed dated May 20, 1994, to Deborah L. Born, unmarried recorded in Deed Book 644, Page 663, Rutherford County Registry, and described according to said deed as follows: LYING and being in the Town of Forest City, Cool Springs Township , Rutherford County, N.C., and being a triangular strip of land which lies on the Western side of and adjoins other real property already owned by Earleen R. McBrayer (said other property being Lots 7-11 and having been heretofore to Deborah L. Born by deed recorded in Book 621, Page 203) and said triangular strip of land being hereby being further described, according to a survey map dated April 1, 1975, by John F. Padgett, Registered Surveyor Number L1467, as follows: BEGINNING on an iron pin at the Southwestern corner of the above-mentioned property described in said deed dated September 30, 1954, and more particularly being the Southwestern corner of said Lot No. 7 thereof; and said point of beginning being located North 86-15 West 10.3 feet from a concrete monument and the Northern end of a chain link fence (said monument and fence being in the common line of property of Rutherford Electric Corp. and the said property already owned by said Earleen R. McBrayer) and from said point of beginning the line runs North 26-30 West 156 feet (along and with the five respective western lines of the said five lots already owned by Earleen R. McBrayer) to an iron pin located at the Northwestern corner of the aforementioned property described in said deed dated September 30, 1954, and more particularly the Northwestern corner of said Lot No. 11 thereof, thence South 14-08 East 78.28 feet to an iron pine; thence South 38-10 East 87.6 feet to the point of beginning. Together with improvements located thereon; Said property being located at: 161 Hudlow Road, Forest City, North Carolina Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 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853.0000195 10-SP-330 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Richard W. Finding and Juanita L. Finding, dated July 31, 2006 and recorded on August 21, 2006 in Book 914 at Page 301 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Rutherford County Courthouse, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 10:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Bostic, County of Rutherford, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING the full contents of Lot No. 9, First Broad Acres, containing 3.89 acres, more or less, as shown on a plat recorded in Plat Book 16 at Page 84 of the Rutherford County North Carolina Public Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Bein the same and identical property as described in deed from First Broad Acres, Inc. a North Carolina corporation to Richard W. Finding and wife, Juanita L. Finding and recorded on October 2, 2000 in Deed Book 762 at Page 344, Rutherford County Registry. Address of property: 251 First Broad Drive, Bostic, NC 28018 Present Record Owners: Juanita Finding and Richard W. Finding The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event that the Holder is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee(s), in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. This the 24th day of June, 2010. David A. Simpson, P.C. Substitute Trustee By: David A. Simpson, Attorney 7804 Fairview Road, #225 Charlotte, NC 28226-4998 Telephone No.: (704) 619-6551 Posted: August 3, 2010

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 304 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Elizabeth Lovelace Merck aka Elizabeth A. Cash and Calvin M. Cash (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Elizabeth Lovelace Merck) to J. Throckmorton, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of July, 2005, and recorded in Book 850, Page 235, in Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door at 229 North Main St in the City of Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on August 24, 2010 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Rutherford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Situate, Lying and being in Cool Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and lying on the East side of Matheny Street, and beginning at an iron pin in the Eastern margin of Matheny Street, said iron pin being located 16 feet from the Northern end of a culvert and also being the Northwest corner of the remaining J.L. Matheny Homeplace property and also being in the common line of Thomas Johnson’s Property and running thence with Thomas Johnson’s line North 77 degrees East 223 feet to an iron pin in Johnson’s line; thence continuing South 7 degrees East 234 feet to an iron pin; thence North 88 degrees West 178 feet to an iron pin on the eastern edge of Matheny Street; thence running with the edge of Matheny Street, North 21 degrees West 200 feet to the point and place of beginning. Together with improvements located thereon;

Having qualified as Executor of the estate of FRANCES (FRANCIS) SUE ROBBINS LEE of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said FRANCES (FRANCIS) SUE ROBBINS LEE to present them to the undersigned on or before the 17th day of November, 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 17th day of August, 2010. Ernest Chad Davis, Executor 4443 Big Island Road Rutherfordton, NC 28139 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Administrator of the estate of WILLIAM JENNINGS BURGIN of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said WILLIAM JENNINGS BURGIN to present them to the undersigned on or before the 17th day of November, 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 17th day of August, 2010. Robert Edward Burgin, Co-Administrator 1405 West Haven Boulevard Rocky Mount, NC 27803 William Russell Burgin, Co-Administrator 317 Mahaley Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144 NORTH CAROLINA RUTHERFORD COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Carolyn G. Barbee, late of 177 Carlton Drive, Forest City, Rutherford County, North Carolina hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 17th day of November, 2010, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 17th day of August, 2010. D'Etta Barbee Lasky Executrix of the Estate of Carolyn G. Barbee P.O. Box 488 Gastonia, North Carolina 28053-0488 Elizabeth N. Sumner Mullen Holland & Cooper, P.A. Attorneys for Estate P.O. Box 488 Gastonia, North Carolina 28053-0488

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CLASSIFIEDS! 2274 10-SP-029 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Diana Kay Brown and James W Brown, dated March 29, 2006 and recorded on April 11, 2006, in Book No. 894, at Page 195 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Rutherford County Courthouse, Rutherfordton, North Carolina on August 24, 2010 at 10:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Lake Lure, County of Rutherford, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying in the Township of Chimney Rock, Rutherford County, North Carolina

Said property being located at: 151 Matheny Street, Forest City, North Carolina

BEING all of Lot 37 of the Stonecrest Subdivision as shown on a plat thereof recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County in Plat Book 26, at Page 81, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

ALSO BEING a portion of the same property described in a deed dated April 15, 2005 from BOWATER, INCORPORATED to THE PEAKS AT LAKE LURE, LLC recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County in Deed book 870, at Page 497.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

Address of property: Lot 37 Stonecrest Development a/k/a 183 Stonecrest Pkwy, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Tax ID#: 04-32320

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.

Present Record Owners: Diana Kay Brown and James W Brown The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form ofcertified funds at the time of the sale. In the event that the Owner and Holder or its intended assignee is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, and any Land Transfer Tax. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009.

This 3rd day of August, 2010.

Dated: August 3, 2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & Britton, P.A. Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 http://sales.hsbfirm.com Case No: 1034771

David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee By:________________________________ Attorney at Law Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Attorneys for David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee 2701 Coltsgate Road, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28211-3594 (704) 697-5809 Posted:_______________________ Witness: Assistant/Deputy Clerk of Superior Court

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