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Appraisal process sparks complaints By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer
RUTHERFORDTON — Property reappraisals and placing fair-market values on land and homes is never a popular topic, but a lot of people have opinions. People expressed those opinions during a public hearing Thursday night during
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a special meeting of county commissioners. For about 2 1/2 hours, nine residents addressed county tax officials about the Standard of Values used in property reappraisals. Tax Administrator Kep Kepley fielded most of the comments and accepted challenges from speakers.
County Manager John Condrey said the Standard of Values before commissioners for approval — to be considered for vote Oct. 4 — is consistent with those submitted in 2002 and 2007 in regard to general content and theory. The schedule allows for land and real estate sales that
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Modernizing Cliffside “When unit 5 comes back online in October, the public is going to notice a white plume from the stack. This won’t be smoke, it’ll be water vapor.”
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CLIFFSIDE — With more than 2,000 workers on site, the Duke Energy Cliffside Steam Station modernization project is one of the largest conPhotos by Garrett Byers/Daily Courier struction sites in Rutherford and Cleveland counThe scrubber on the new unit 6 at Duke Energy’s Cliffside Steam Station will ties. make the generator, above, one of the cleanest in the world, according to Technical The multi-year project is more than 50 percent Manager Brad Rudolph. Above right, Rudolph gestures as he explains emissions complete, Duke officials said during a special tour controls that are being installed as part of the modernization project. Below, workfor media and local officials Thursday, and final ers scale the 270 foot tall boiler building near unit 6 at the station to continue the construction work is expected to be completed by process of connecting the new scrubber. 2012. “The modernization consists of both constructing unit 6 and redirecting the emissions of unit 5 for our more advanced emissions controls,” Brad Rudolph, technical manager, said. “The construction of unit 6 will allow us to retire four older and less efficient units and reduce emissions while increasing the total power output of the facility.” Rudolph said unit 6 would be one of the cleanest and most efficient coal fired generators in the world. The state-of-the-art emissions control system being built into the new unit will reduce sulphur-dioxide emissions by 99 percent, nitrogen oxide emissions by 90 percent and mercury emissions by 90 percent. Despite Duke’s efforts to show the plant as cleaning up Cliffside’s emissions, environmental groups like the Canary Coalition and the N.C. Waste Awareness and Reduction Network have protested the project in the past. But objections have died down since the state Department of the Environment and Natural Resources Division of Air Quality approved the air quality permit for Please see Cliffside, Page 6A
Roundtable gets update on broadband Federal funding helping promote infrastructure By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Daily Courier Staff Writer
Vol. 42, No. 230
RUTHERFORDTON — The Rutherford Roundtable got an earful on broadband Thursday afternoon, as Hunter Goosman of “Meet the Geeks” spoke on expansion of high-speed
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Internet in the county. The most recent round of federal funding announced as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act brought the total amount up to $7 billion for Internet infrastructure nationwide, with $75 million coming to North Carolina in the second round of awards. But most of this money has been to support construction of what Internet gurus call the “middle mile” of connectivity — the
countywide and statewide networks, not connections to homes and businesses. Those individual connections are called the “last mile” of connectivity. “I’m a woman who learned to type on a manual typewriter, and so we’ve come a long way. But broadband has been one of the lightning-rod issues in the state right now,” Frankie McWhorter, Please see Broadband, Page 10A
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Church News Fall festivals
The following churches have announced fall festivals:
Pleasant View Community Church, Forest City: Oct. 2, 4:30 p.m.; fish and chicken fry starting at 5 p.m.; cake walk, games, cake auction; donations for missions.
Music/concerts
Gospel singing: Sept. 25, 7 p.m., True Gospel Independent Church, Gaffney, S.C.; featuring Winners Either Way.
Gospel singing: Sept. 26, 2 p.m., Harris Baptist Church; featuring the Hoppers.
Gospel singing: Oct. 9, 7 p.m., Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, Bostic; featuring the Rochesters, a Southern Bluegrass Gospel group; love offering will be accepted. Special singing: Sept. 26, 2 p.m., Full Gospel Revival Church; featuring Providence. 56th anniversary of the Sunlight Gospel Singers: Sept. 26, 6 p.m., New Bethel Independent Church, Forest City; featuring Genesis, Camp Songbird, Sisters in Christ, Change, The Royal Gospel Singers, Golden Trumpets; master of ceremonies Clarence Quarles. Gospel singing: Sept. 26, 6 p.m., Bostic
Missionary Methodist Church; featuring Winners Either Way.
Winners Either Way
Gospel singing: Oct. 3, 2 p.m., Village Chapel Church, Forest City; featuring Blood Bought Trio.
Special services Reinventing yourself 2010: Through Nov. 8, 182 Hardin Road, Forest City; nine-week course on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. or Mondays at 7 p.m.; free. Operation Inasmuch: Sept. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Point Baptist Church, Rutherfordton; general minor car care, car wash and vacuum, clothes closet, food closet, health checks and children’s center; free; for more information, call 287-0165. Praising in the Park: Sept. 25, 4 to 7:30 p.m., Rogers park Amphitheater, Tryon; featuring Lana May Thomas, Cornerstone Fellowship Praise Team, Kings of Joy, Kiyon Staley, Genesis, Reverence, Blessed Beyond Measure and Michael Smith & The Voices of Inspirations; free admission; free food and drink. Homecoming and Sunday school building dedication: Sept. 26, New Bethel Baptist Church, Harris; Sunday school, 10 a.m., worship, 11 a.m.; covered dish lunch follows services.
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Winners Either Way will perform Saturday night at 7 at True Gospel Independent Church in Gaffney, S.C., and Sunday night at 6 at Bostic Missionary Methodist Church.
Homecoming: Sept. 26, 11 a.m., Temple of Jesus Church, Lake Lure; guest speaker the Rev. Leslie Hines of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Asheville; lunch served at 1 p.m. following morning service. Old Timers Day: Oct. 3, 9:45 a.m., Fork Creek Baptist Church; featuring The Hamptons. Pastor’s anniversary: Oct. 3, 11 a.m.,
Temple of Jesus Church; lunch will follow the morning service at 1 p.m.; afternoon service begins at 3 p.m. with guest speaker the Rev. Gladys Logan of Angel Divine Church. Homecoming: Oct. 3, Union Mills Presbyterian Church; covered dish lunch follows morning service. Connectional Lay Day Observance: Oct. 10, 3 p.m., Pine Ridge
Beware of Shortcuts R.S.V. Isaiah 35:8 It is human nature to want shortcuts, but they are often perilous. The longer route, the tried and true way, is usually the safer way. The story of the Donner party, the group of Americans going west to California in 1846 and 1847, is a tragic example of the danger of shortcuts. The leader of the Donner party, James Reed, even after being warned of the dangers of the shortcut, decided to risk it, and they ended up tragically losing almost half of their party, while all of the settlers who went the long way in that year’s migration survived. The shortcut which they took, the so-called “Hastings Cutoff” was in actuality 125 miles longer than the usual route. As Virginia Reed, James Reed’s daughter wrote to her cousin after the harrowing journey, “Never take no cutoffs and hurry along as fast as you can.” It is a tragic story of mythic proportions with an important lesson. Shortcuts are often dangerous, and when it comes to the greatest things in life, there are no shortcuts. Excellence is invariably difficult and rare. There are no shortcuts to heaven.
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Fill your pew day: Oct. 17, 11 a.m., Main Street Baptist Church; featuring NASCAR’s Randy MacDonald.
Fundraisers
And a highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not pass over it, and fools shall not err therein.
Advent Lutheran Church
CME Church, Union Mills; speaker Dr. Sylvia A Flack, a 1964 graduate of Carver High, who serves as executive director of the Center of Excellence for the Elimination of Health Disparities at Winston-Salem State University; theme is “Honoring Our Past .... Inspired by Our Future.”
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Spaghetti suppers fundraisers: The first Wednesday in September through November, 6:30 p.m., Golden VAlley Missionary Methodist Church; menu includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink; cost is by donation; proceeds will go to Haiti.
sale; for information, call Bette Gettys, 2459930, or Brenda Mode, 245-6702. Churchwide yard sale: Sept. 25, 7 a.m. to noon, Greene’s Memorials; sponsored by Fellowship Baptist Church. Yard sale: Sept. 25, 6 a.m., Cliffside Fire Department; hot dog and bake sale, 10 a.m., carwash at 10 a.m. for $5 per vehicle; sponsored by Goodes Creek Baptist Church WMU and Brotherhood. Hot dog and bake sale: Sept. 25, 11 a.m., Grace Missionary Methodist Church Social Hall; single hot dog $1, plate $3 (includes hot dog, chips, drink), baked goods 75 cents; all proceeds go to Roger Hall’s Haiti trip.
Country ham and chicken pie supper: Sept. 25, 4:30 p.m. until, Mount Vernon Clubhouse; cost $8 Ham and barbecue fundraiser: Sept. 25, 4 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, free to 7 p.m., Little White for children five and Country Church; to younger; please bring benefit the Neighbors Pantry Outreach; $4 for one non-perishable food item for the community ages 4 to 12, $7 adults, free for those three and pantry; all proceeds go toward the Mount younger. Vernon Baptist Church children and youth proChurch yard sale: grams. Sept. 25, 7 a.m. to noon, Duncan’s Creek Presbyterian Church; Continued Page 3A breakfast biscuits for
Camp will celebrate its 104th anniversary The Mary B. Mullen Bible Camp will celebrate its 104th anniversary Oct. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. The camp is located at 1900 Freemantown Road, Lake Lure. The daily will icnlude family fun, fellowship, friends and food; there is no admission fee. Activities include horseshoes, corn toss games, bouncy pit for children, basketball and more. Fish and barbecue sand-
wiches, hot dogs, chips and sodas will be sold throughout the day as well. Bring lawn chairs and/or picnic baskets if preferred. Various choirs will perform in a “gospel singingo n the mountain” under the new pavilion at 2 p.m. Special recognition will be given to groups and individuals who volunteered their services at the camp during 2010. For more information, call 828-625-0966.
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Volunteers in Medical Missions, a anational short-term mission organization, is now accepting applications for the 2011 trips. Both medical professionals and non-medical personnel are needed. January to June trips
include Dominican Republic, Haiti, Rwanda, Sudan, Guatemala, Ecuador, Honduras, Tanzania, Bolivia and Peru. For more information, visit www.vimm.org or call 1-800-615-8695.
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Church News Fundraisers
Yard sale: Oct. 2, 7 a.m. until, Jim’s Auto Trim Shop; sponsored by Forbertson Creek FWB Church Youth.
Annual bazaar: Oct. 2, Oak Grove United Methodist Church; biscuit breakfast at 7 a.m. followed by a soup lunch and at 4 p.m. a arbecue supper by Just Friends Barbecue; crafts, homemade baked goods and a quilt raffle.
Youth yard sale: Oct. 2, 7 a.m. until, Golden Valley Missionary Methodist Church.
Buffet breakfast: Oct. 2, 7 to 10:30 a.m., Mount Pleasant Baptist Church; $5 all you can eat.
Barbecue dinner: Oct. 2, 4 p.m., Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church; menu includes barbecue, slaw, baked beans, French fries and drink; $8 adults, $4 for children 12 and younger, take out plates available; sponsored by church grounds committee to help with projects; to place an order, call 6579446. Chicken pie supper: Oct. 8, 4 to 8 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church, Bostic; $8 adults, $5 ages 5-12, no charge for children younger than 5 years of age; proceeds to benefit Salem United Methodist and missions; menu includes chicken pie, sweet potato casserole, green beans, slaw, roll, drink and dessert; take-out
orders available; call 245-8518. Fish fry: Oct. 9, noon to 7 p.m., Temple of Jesus Church, Lake Lure; drink and dessert included with the meal. Poor man’s supper: Oct. 11, 5:30 p.m., Shiloh Baptist Church; for World Hunger; carry outs available.
Other Chase Corner Ministries is now open the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to noon. The community is also welcome to bring yard sale items and set up in the parking lot on these Saturdays. The store is located on Chase High Road, directly across from the high school. Carnival: Sept. 25, 3 to 8 p.m., Union Hill AME Zion Church, Union Mills; games, prizes, clown, slide, cake walk, balloons, corn hole and hot dog combos. Sonic Bike Bash: Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m., Sonic Drive-In; sponsored by West Point Baptist Church Carolina Faith Riders; games, door prizes, 50/50 drawing and Christian group Threefold. Free clothes closet: Oct. 2, 8 a.m. to noon, Cane Creek Baptist Church; sizes baby through adult. Eighth Annual Ladies Night Out “Faith: What is it?”: Sept. 27, Foundation
Performing Arts Center; program from 6:30 to 8 p.m., light supper at 5 p.m.; featuring speaker Sue Heimer and praise and wosrhip with Larry Lawson; presented by Sister Chicks for Christ. Youth/children’s fellowship: Every Saturday night, 7 p.m., Johnson Memorial Baptist Church; games, fun, refreshments. Youth night: Fridays at 6 p.m. at East Rutherford Church of God.
each month. Devotion and prayer service between 6 and 6:30 p.m. Bags of food given away afterwards. Open support group: “Let’s Talk About It” meets every Monday from 7 to 8 p.m., at New Life Fellowship Church, 601 E. Main St., Spindale. This group is for anyone who needs to talk about any issues.
Mom’s Hope is a ministry that offers hope and support for mothers who face daily struggles and fears when their children NA/AA meetings: Every Monday at 7 p.m., are addicted to drugs or alcohol. The group at New Life Christian meets at 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Church of the second Thursday God, 601 E. Main St., Spindale; contact James of each month at Missionary Wesleyan Keeter at 247-4681 for Church, 811 Doggett more information. Rd., Forest City. Next meeting Feb. 11. For Hispanic Baptist Church “Cristo Vive:” more information contact Chris at 287-3687. Services on Sunday afternoons in English, 6 “The Way Home”: A p.m., every Sunday. The church is located at 929 support group for anyOakland Road. Contact one recovering from the Rev. Jairo Contreras an addiction; meetings are held each Monday at 289-9837. at noon, in the basement of Harvest House Women’s Church, Big Springs Community Bible Ave., Forest City; call Study, “Living Life Sheila at 828-447-1880 with Purpose:” For for more information. eight weeks, beginning July 15, from 7 to “Celebrate 8 p.m., Abundant Life Recovery” is a weekly CWC; class is free. Children’s Bible study: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Johnson Memorial Baptist Church. Monthly food giveaway: First Baptist Church in Spindale holds a food giveaway the third Thursday of
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Christ-centered program that meets every Friday from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at Cornerstone Fellowship Church, 1186 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. The group is open to anyone who wishes to find healing no matter what you’re going through. For more information call 245-3639.
Fort Bragg will go ahead with Christian event
RALEIGH (AP) — Leaders at Fort Bragg say a Christian event planned for this weekend will go ahead, despite the objections of national organizations. Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick is commander of the 18th Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg. He says Saturday’s event is well within guidelines for reliSoup Kitchens legal gious activities at miliCommunity tary posts. Outreach: “Give By In a letter to the Faith Ministries” of Freedom From Religion Piney Mountain Baptist Foundation, Helmick Church provides a soup said no soldier at Bragg kitchen, clothes closet will be pressured to and food pantry to attend the Rock the those in need the secPost event. ond Saturday of each The event co-sponmonth from 11 a.m. to sored by Bragg’s chap1 p.m. lains and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Samaritan Association features Breakfast: Thursdays music and different from 6 to 8 a.m., at speakers. St. Francis Episcopal The Rev. Barry Lynn Church, 395 N. Main leads Americans United St., Rutherfordton. for the Separation of Carry-out breakfast Church and State. He bags. says the event crosses a line by being open to First Baptist Church civilians and should be canceled. in Spindale, 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. each Tuesday. New Beginnings Soup Kitchen, Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Green River Baptist Association, 668 N. Washington St., Rutherfordton.
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Our Views TDA has critical role to fulfill
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he county Tourism Development Authority has spent two meetings debating its membership policy which came about after the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce changed one of its appointees on that board. It appears, from a presentation made by county attorney Beth Miller, that some of the definitions in the TDA bylaws are far from specific and that the new appointee for the Chamber should be seated on the TDA board. It is time to put this dispute behind and move forward. Tourism is a big part of the Rutherford County economy and it could be even bigger. That can only happen if the TDA carries out its mission effectively. Rutherford County is blessed to have a tourism focal point that serves as a big draw. That focal point is the Hickory Nut Gorge with its crown jewels, Lake Lure and Chimney Rock State Park. There are other interesting places around the county and those should not be ignored, but the simple fact is that the greatest majority of visitors to this county come first because of offerings of the Gorge. For Rutherford County not to use the Gorge as the focal point of its tourism efforts would be akin to a coastal county focusing its tourism efforts on salt marshes instead of beaches. People go to the coast to see the beach and the ocean. If they are there, they might take a nature tour of the marsh, but that is not why they came. The TDA’s primary task is to attract interest and bring people to the county. Beyond that, its role is to work with local tourism businesses and event organizers to maximize their opportunities to benefit from the tourism traffic. This is the business that the TDA was established to carry out and the business it needs to be conducting.
Our readers’ views Says writer was wrong in casting aspersions To the editor: A letter from William Poteat called me a “pretender.” I’m not sure what he meant, and at first I was merely amused by the label. Then I read his letter more carefully. He describes my opponent as a “brilliant” scholar of the law, a man of honor and valor, and says his reelection will “preserve integrity” in our courts. I don’t disagree. But is he suggesting that I do not have those qualities? If so, then I am offended. I have practiced law for 27 years, in federal and state courts, in civil and criminal cases, at the trial and appellate level. I have handled every type case that comes before the district courts. I do not claim to be a scholar, but I know the law. My clients have often been the disadvantaged, the poor, the guilty, the ones who most need a lawyer. My name is attached to some significant cases which brought needed change to our legal system. More offensive is the backhanded suggestion that I am not a person of honor and integrity. I invite Mr. Poteat, and the readers, to ask any lawyer, police officer, judge, or court official about me. I am confident that anyone of them will affirm my reputation as honest, straightforward, fair and aboveboard. I am especially proud of my good relations with police officers and prosecutors because we find ourselves on the opposite side of hard cases, and need to
trust and respect one another to get our jobs done. . I am qualified to be a district court judge. I have the experience and temperament to fill that role. I treat all persons with respect and dignity. I make decisions based on facts and law, not on personality or status. Because I have a great variety of life experience, I am able to communicate with people from all walks of life. I will be a credit to the courts. If you prefer to vote for my opponent, that is what democracy is all about. But please do not cast aspersions on my character or competence by calling me a “pretender.” Marvin Sparrow Rutherfordton
Says current sheriff has let county down To the editor: As a former employee of Rutherford County Detention Center, I find it kind of disturbing that more Rutherford County resident’s do not require more from their Sheriff. Residents should call and ask questionS of our local elected official and he should always have an open door policy for residents or, at least have the courtesy of calling residents back. Our local sheriff’s department should have a policy and procedures manual, written in for all employees to follow and updated as needed or when residents and employees request to see what the department’s policy is, it can be shown in paper. The fact that the current Sheriff has had almost four years
to create a policy and procedures manual for everyone in his department from the Detention Officers, to Road Deputies, Telecommunications, and all ranks of his department and also an effective training program for these positions, just shows our residents the lack of leadership skills he possesses. This lack of leadership trickles down to his selected department heads. It also shows with the Animal Shelter now and also the depleted conditions inside the Detention Center. Our county needs leadership our residents can trust and not a politician. The current sheriff has had almost 4 years to set up a department that has the technology, the training, the tools and standards, to be a functionally effective department. He has not done that and not only has let the employees down, but our county residents down as well. Keith Paul Hunter Rutherfordton
Letter Policy The Daily Courier would like to publish letters from readers on any subject of timely interest. All letters must be signed. Writers should try to limit their submissions to 300 words. All letters must include a day and evening telephone number. The editors reserve the right to edit letters for libelous content. All submissions should be sent to The Editor, P.O. Box 1149, Forest City, NC, 28043. Letters may also be submitted via e-mail at dailycourier@thedigitalcourier.com or via our website at thedigitalcourier.com
State can prosper if it gets back to the basics RALEIGH – I am, by nature, an optimistic fellow. Despite North Carolina’s summer dry spell, for example, I haven’t given up on my lawn. I still get out the mower each weekend, check the gas and oil, crank up an audiobook, and spend exactly five minutes trimming the patch of crabgrass that is the only green and growing part of my front yard. And as a kid, I rooted for the Cincinnati Bengals, usually to no avail. So I don’t approach the subject of North Carolina’s economic woes with apathy or pessimism. I want my home state to prosper. I want to see signs that our business climate is markedly improving, and that our policymakers have set the stage for a strong recovery from the worst recession in decades. But so far, the data don’t bear out such optimism. You might have read something different a few days ago, when the latest unemployment numbers
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came out. For the month of August, North Carolina posted a 9.7 percent jobless rate – well below the 11 percent level we saw earlier this year. The state’s jobless rate is now close to the national average, after having compared unfavorably to the rest of the nation for two years. Is the recent decline in North Carolina’s rate a sign that we’re finally closing the gap? Unfortunately, no. If you look more closely at the statistics, the good news is scant. There has been some hiring in some months in some economic sectors, though most of it has been in government jobs. What’s really going on, however, is that an increasing number of North
Carolinians are dropping out of the labor force. They’re discouraged, not reemployed. Remember that the unemployment rate is the result of dividing the number of jobless people actively looking for work by the number of people in the civilian labor force. Two different trends will drive that rate down – more people finding jobs and more people ending their search for jobs. In reality, there is been no net job growth in North Carolina since March. The number of North Carolinians classified as unemployed has dropped by about 70,000, but so has the number of people in the workforce. Other states have posted increases in their unemployment rates over the summer. In many cases, that’s because they have seen some previously discouraged workers reentering the labor market to look for jobs. It sounds paradoxical but it’s true: we’ll know that a
recovery is truly picking up steam in North Carolina when some of our discouraged workers restart their job search, driving up the jobless rate in the short term. Here’s a simple way to think about the longer-term trend. At the beginning of 2008, there were about 4.3 million workers employed in North Carolina, out of a labor force of nearly 4.6 million. Our jobless rate was just under 5 percent. Then the recession hit. North Carolina got hit earlier than most states, and the consequences were worse than average here. Since the beginning of 2008, employment has dropped by about 275,000. The labor force has shrunk, too. It will likely take years for North Carolina to erase these losses. I may not read the state’s recent unemployment trends as optimistically as some – particularly incumbent politicians – have chosen to read them. But I remain hopeful
that North Carolina can restore its economic competitiveness. We won’t get there through happy talk and wishful thinking, however. There is some hard work to do, and difficult decisions to make. North Carolina’s assets include a strong work ethic, a pleasant quality of life, recent improvements in our physical-capital stock, and a right-to-work law that keeps labor unions from forcing wages above the productivity of labor. Our liabilities include mediocre educational attainment and higher marginal tax rates and regulatory burdens than most of our competitors. To get back into the game, North Carolina policymakers will need to refocus government on its core responsibilities and reduce its cost. I remain optimistic that the job can be done, if they have the will. Hood is president of the John Locke Foundation.
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Police Notes
Obituaries
Sheriff’s Reports
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n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department responded to 150 E-911 calls Thursday. n Raymond Lee Nicholson reported the theft of a flatscreen television. n Julius Edward Miller reported vandalism to a motor vehicle.
Rutherfordton
n The Rutherfordton Police Department responded to 31 E-911 calls Thursday. n Rajankuma Bhadreshbhai Shah reported the theft of gasoline.
Spindale
n The Spindale Police Department responded to 41 E-911 calls Thursday.
Lake Lure
n Lake Lure Police Department responded to six E-911 calls Thursday.
Forest City
n The Forest City Police Department responded to 54 E-911 calls Thursday. n An employee of Wilkie Construction reported an incident of breaking and entering and larceny. The incident occurred on East Main Street. n An employee of Murphy USA, on Plaza Drive, reported an incident of larceny. n Timothy Fiddler reported a larceny. The incident occurred on Tate Street. (See arrests of Tate and Jones.) n Edward McEntire reported a breaking and entering and damage to property. n Rachael Padgett reported an incident of forgery and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. The incident occurred on Plaza Drive. n Warren Walker reported an incident of financial card fraud.
Arrests
n Norris Tate, 30, of Big Springs Avenue, Forest City; charged with larceny; placed under a $500 secured bond. (FCPD) n Caleb Jones, 19, of Mode Road, Mooresboro; charged with larceny; released on a written promise to appear. (FCPD) n Michael Lyndon Hollars, 46, of 116 Lynn Lane; charged with failure to appear and misdemeanor probation violation; placed under a $15,000 secured bond. (Probation) n William Taylor Champion, 19, of 160 Baxter Way; charged with misdemeanor probation violation; placed under a $6,000 secured bond. (Probation) n Michael Alton, 44, of 340 Rob Long Road; charged with two counts of communicating threats; released on a written promise to appear. (RCSD) n Joshua Adam Barnes, 19, of 1020 Rock Corner Road; charged with threatening phone call; placed under a 48-hour hold and released on a $1,000 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n Jeremy Ryan Moore, 33, of 101 Cactus Loop; charged with driving while license revoked; placed under a $10,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Terry Hudgins, 53, of 215 Howe St.; charged with two counts of obtain property by false pretense; released on a written promise to appear. (RCSD) n Billy Spurgeon Butler, 38, of 226 Church St.; charged with possession of methamphetamine; released on a $15,000 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n Shawn Michael Snyder, 19, of 1027 Enteytown Road; charged with false report to police station; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Ronald Brian Stevens, 31, of 270 Seitz Drive; charged with domestic violence protective order violation; placed under a 48-hour hold. (RCSD) n Clarence Daniel Mosley, 34, of 708 Dobson Lane; charged with four counts of non-support of child; placed
under a $3,800 secured bond. (RCSD) n Robbie Carson Praytor, 22, of 262 Chatham Ave.; charged with two counts of breaking and/or entering and larceny after break/ enter; placed under a $15,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Donelle McEntire, 41, of 269 Old U.S. 221; charged with possession with intent to sell/ deliver cocaine and maintain vehicle/ dwelling/ place for controlled substance; placed under a $10,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n David Bruce Long, 31, of 381 N. Cleghorn St.; charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver cocaine; placed under a $10,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Timothy Shawn Woody, 35, of 389 New Jerusalem Church Road; charged with two counts of possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a controlled substance, two counts of maintain vehicle/ dwelling/ place for controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and simple possession of schedule III controlled substance; placed under a $25,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Rosa Lisa Keeter, 25, of 389 New Jerusalem Church Road; charged with two counts of possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and simple possession of schedule III controlled substance; placed under a $15,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Jimmy Wayne Cole, 24, of 704 Webb Church Road; charged with simply affray; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Donald Ricky Campbell, 27, of 2690 Harris Henrietta Road; charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver schedule VI controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and simple possession of schedule III controlled substance; placed under a $15,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Stacey Mae Robertson, 27, of 931 U.S. 221 Alley; charged with simple assault and second-degree trespassing; released on a $2,000 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n Vic Ryan Epley, 31, of 232 Old N.C. 221A; charged with larceny; released on a $1,000 unsecured bond. (RPD) n Eva Agnes Horton, 20, of 1869 Coopers Gap Road; charged with simple affray, disorderly conduct, two counts of assault on a government official/ employee, two counts of communicating threats and resisting a public officer; placed under a $20,000 secured bond. (SPD) n Charles Kevin Green, 20, of 371 Mayse Road; charged with failure to comply on $307.50 and community service; placed under a $10,000 secured bond. (Bondsman)
Citations n Deborah Corley, 63, of 311 Spencer St., Spindale; charged with driving while license revoked. (RPD)
EMS n Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services responded to 36 E-911 calls Thursday. n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue responded to one E-911 call Thursday.
Grover “Lefty” Callahan, 88, of Forest City, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at Hospice House. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Thomas Aker Callahan and Mattie Saunders Callahan. He worked as a security guard in the textile mills most of his life. He was one of the members of the original Forest City Owls, where he was a pitcher and earned his nickname. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the US Navy, and was a member of the Forest City Foursquare Church. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Jane Callahan and Helen Dale Callahan. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Forest City Foursquare Church with the Rev. Ricky Poteat officiating. Burial will follow at High Shoal Baptist Church cemetery with military honors by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until service time at the church. Harrelson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com
Ronnie Powell Ronnie Powell, 48, of 314 Ferry Road, Forest City, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at his home. A native of Florence County, S.C., he was a son of Evelyn Jones Powell Beason and the late Clarence William Powell. He worked in construction most of his life and was a Baptist. In addition to his mother, survivors include his stepfather, John Beason of Forest City; two daughters, Samantha Marie Powell and Tina Dailey, both of Bostic; two brothers, Davie Powell and Tim Powell, both of Mooresboro; one sister, Debra Powell Hoyle of Forest City; one granddaughter; and two step-sisters, Carrie Ann Gaskins and Sherry Lynn Lewis, both of Forest City. Funeral services will be held Monday at 4 p.m. at the Harrelson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Billy Cogdell officiating. Burial
Man hurt when cycle hits deer From staff reports
FOREST CITY — Donald William Campbell, 60, of Roanoke, Va., was hurt Friday when he struck a deer while riding his 2005 HarleyDavidson motorcycle east on U.S. 64. Campbell, who was traveling home after visiting his brother, was taken by Rutherford County EMS to Rutherford Hospital, where he was treated for his injuries. In another accident Friday, David Sane Robbins, was driving a mo-ped on Tiny Road in Ellenboro, when he lost control and flipped over the handlebars. Trooper Baxter Hill of the Highway Patrol said Robbins told him he lost control after a vehicle passed him. Robbins was taken to Cleveland Regional Medical Center to be treated for cuts on his face.
60,000 chickens die during outage
SHELBY (AP) — Workers are cleaning up and burying thousands of chickens killed during a power outage at a Cleveland County farm. Fire Calls Multiple media outlets report Friday that about n Hudlow firefighters 60,000 chickens died at responded to a motor vehiGreenway Farms when a cle accident and to a smoke generator connected to fans report. in the chicken houses failed. n SDO firefighters respond- Officials say the chickens ed to a residential fire alarm. had been dead for nearly a n Spindale firefighters week. Andy Elmore with the responded to an industrial fire North Carolina Department of alarm. Agriculture says the chickens n Union Mills firefighters probably died within minutes responded to a tree down. of the fans going out. n Forest City firefighters Health department officials responded to a motor vehicle say there is no public health accident. concern.
will follow at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043
Online condolences: www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com
An online guest register may be viewed at www.mcmahansfuneralhome.com
Cedell Moss Cedell Simmons Weaver Moss, 93, of Rutherfordton, died Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at Autumn Care in Forest City. A native of Claiborne County, Tenn., she was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints; a daughter of the late Sherman and Mary Beason Simmons and the widow of the late Roy Moss. She was first married to the late Ammon Weaver and they owned and operated Weavers Cafe and Grill in Green Hill. She is survived by one daughter, Rosalind (Louise) Blecher of Rutherfordton; one son, Scott Moss of Rutherfordton; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. The funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at McMahan’s Funeral Home, and the family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the funeral. Interment will be at Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery,
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Ronnie Powell Ronnie Powell, age 48, of 314 Ferry Road, Forest City, NC, died Thursday, September 23, 2010 at his residence. Ronnie was born on May 25, 1962 in Florence County, SC to Clarence William Powell and Evelyn Jones Powell Beason. He worked in construction most of his life and was a Baptist. He enjoyed fishing, playing chess and family gatherings. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Powell. Survivors include his mother, Evelyn Beason and step-father, John Beason of Forest City; two daughters, Samantha Marie Powell and Tina Dailey both of Bostic; two brothers, Davie Powell and wife, Sherry, and Tim Powell and wife, Angie, all of Mooresboro; one sister, Debra Powell Hoyle of Forest City; one granddaughter, Abigail Dailey; two step-sisters, Carrie Ann Gaskins and Sherry Lynn Lewis both of Forest City. Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 2010 at the Harrelson Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Billy Cogdell officiating. Interment will follow in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the Powell Family. A live webcast of the services and an online guest registry are available at: www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Paid obit.
Grover “Lefty” Callahan Grover “Lefty” Callahan, age 88, of Forest City, NC, died Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Hospice House. Grover was born on December 22, 1921 in Rutherford County to the late Thomas Aker Callahan and Mattie Saunders Callahan. He worked as a security guard in the textile mills most of his life. He had the distinction of playing baseball for the original Forest City Owls where as a pitcher he acquired the name “Lefty”. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the US Navy and was a member of the Forest City Foursquare Church. Among his life’s enjoyments was going to church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas A. Callahan, Jr., James Callahan and three sisters, Irene Callahan, Ruth Jones and Lunette Abernathy. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Jane Callahan and Helen Dale Callahan; three nieces, Wanda Abernathy, Teresa Trotter, Rhonda Callahan and two nephews, Michael Jones and Rudy Callahan. He is also survived by a special great-nephew, Blaine Toms. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at the Forest City Foursquare Church with Reverend Ricky Poteat officiating. Interment will follow in High Shoal Baptist Church cemetery with military honors being accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until service time at the church. Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the Callahan Family. An online guest registry is available at: www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Paid obit.
6A — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Saturday, September 25, 2010
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Ongoing Foothills Harvest Ministry: Sidewalk sale, Sept. 27-Oct. 1; final makrdown on summer shoes, skirts, shirts, shorts and slacks; ; store hours Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.; donations of non-perishable food items are being accepted for the food bank. Yokefellow Service Center: Three-day summer clothing clearance, Sept. 23-25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; all you can fit in a plastic grocery bag, $2 per bag. Chase Corner Ministries: Declining bag sale beginning Sept. 20 with $5 per bag; ends Thursday with bring your own bag. Store closed Friday to restock for fall. Storewide closing sale: Shepherd’s Care Thrift Store will close Sept. 30. Washburn Community Outreach Center: Hours Thursday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; volunteer training Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 25 Attic Treasures sale: 8 a.m., St. John’s Church; featuring used books, collectibles, antiques and hand-crafted items; a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the historical society for the purchase of new holiday decorations for St. John’s Church. For information on the sale or to donate an item, call Robin Lattimore at 447-1474. Car wash: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., McCurry-Deck; sponsored by R-S Central High school bnad to raise funds for the Washington, DC, trip. Educational Field Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hilltop Farms off Old Caroleen Road; for cattle produers; livestock agents and representatives from NC Cooperative Extension and NCSU will be presenting educational sessions on pasture management and fencing, bull management and selection, marketing cattle and vendors with animal health and livestock related companies; for more information, contact Jeff Bradley at Rutherford County Extension Center, 2876022. Motorcycle Run: first bike out, 10:30 a.m., last bike in at 1 p.m., Old Kmart Building; sponsored by Father’s Vineyard for Little Warriors Relay for Life Team; entry fee is $20 ($10 for passenger); breakfast provided, food sold in the afternoon; for information, call Chris or Christy Beddingfield, 429-4890, or Amanda Freeman, 980-3197. Rutherford County Swim Team open house: 1 to 3 p.m., Isothermal Community College Pool; for ages 6 to 18; for information, call Coach Mike Kernodle, 980-7276. Genealogical Society of Old Tryon County general meeting: Sept. 25, 2 p.m., 319 Doggett Road; program by Joe Stockton of the Sandy Run area; refreshments will be served; for information, call 247-8700.
Sunday, Sept. 26 Southeastern Rhododendron Society meeting: Joint meeting with the Azalea Society at the Bullington Center in Hendersonville; guest speaker will be John Bodiford, horticulturist at the South Carolina Botanical Garden; for information, call Ray Head, 287-3529. Concert: 3 p.m., Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church; presented by the Rutherford County heritage Singers; free.
Monday, Sept. 27 Blood drive: 2 to 6:30 p.m., Tanner Company; call 287-4205 for information or to schedule your appointment; all presenting donors will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card. Democrat Club meeting: 7 p.m., Forest City Headquarters.
have occurred since 2008 to be factored in so that values can be fairly determined. The more recent sales provide the most useful insights, and for that reason, Kepley said, sales will be monitored through early December. Lake Lure residents John J. Williams, Bob Washburn, Jim Proctor and Grady Phillips expressed concern about the value of their properties on the lake. Because of the economy, lake property has seen a significant decrease, said Williams, who recently sold a house for at least $200,000 less than its value just a few years ago. Kepley said the tax department doesn’t know precisely how much property will go up or down. “We will continue to evaluate property until Jan. 1. “We are not here to raise values, we are here to put the market value as of Jan. 1, 2011 on property,” Kepley continued. Washburn told the tax department he appreciates the appraisal department’s work in these “very complex, these volatile times.” He said the value of property in such places as Grey Rock — where the 2006 Home and Garden TV Dream Home was built — was high, and yet it has been in foreclosure. “It is a nightmare rather than a dream. They have had a lot of foreclosures. “The poor people around the lake, retired on a fixed income and are unable to afford to live on the lake because of the increasing property values,” Washburn said. Washburn pleaded for fairness and said with only 2 percent of the county’s residents living in Lake Lure full time, and 6 percent seasonally, “our share is not a fair share of what the
county has done. I hope the appraisal department and the county look very carefully at the amount that comes from Lake Lure and see if it is correctly addressed.” Proctor suggested commissioners put the schedule of values on the Internet once passed, “It will make it easier for citizens.” He asked the present value of farm land be lowered. ”We need to protect the family farm ...we need to stop the losses of the farms.” Phillips questioned the value of his property compared to the property of his neighbors on the lake, and also questioned being taxed for having a “view” of the lake. “You really need to look at the lake and adjust it accordingly. We need some help.” Some questioned the job performance of some of the assessors.. “I do not know any assessor who would arbitrarily not do the right thing” Kepley said in response to complaints. “We’ve been working to apply the schedule and we’re tweaking it now,” Kepley said. When asked if the schedule of values could be changed, Kepley said that assessors work according to the schedule of rules. “If it has happened in the past, I guess it wasn’t the thing to do,” someone said. People also asked if the tax office and its assessors have ever been audited, “to make sure all are following the rules?” Tax offices are audited, as all county departments, Kepley responded. Duncan Edwards challenged the tax department’s answer after Kepley said assessors don’t know yet what the values of homes and property are going to be. Edwards said that according to the schedule, some values are going to go up 12 percent to 35 percent. He asked, “How high is it really going to be?” “Please look at this closely and change it,” Edwards said, and recom-
By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer
RUTHERFORDTON — Rutherford County Schools could receive $1.3 million in savings, rather than the $700,000 they were expecting earlier this month, pending the approval of bond refinancing, county commissioners have learned. The refinancing of school bonds is from 2002-03, and the bonds in question were used to build Spindale Elementary School, Chase Middle and Sunshine Elementary. County Finance Officer Julie Scherer said Thursday night the refinancing — a total savings of $1.6 million — and the potential future borrowing of $6 million are pending approval by the Local Government Commission. Commissioners scheduled a public hearing Oct. 4 to potentially refinance the additional contracts. “All of this is contingent upon approval of the LCG,” Sherer said. She said the $1.6 million savings to the county is based on interest rates as of Aug. 31. The $300,000,
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the Cliffside site in October. The $2.4 billion project has about 2,200 workers actively involved in getting unit 6 up and running, and officials say it is at critical mass as far as number of employees hired. As the year progresses, the number of workers needed will begin to decline.
after the schools savings, will go into the county’s capital reserve. If approved by the LGC, the $6 million that could be borrowed will be for used capital projects. Projects could include reimbursing the county for two parcels on Daniel Road, improving the land at Daniel Road and building a road, or a farmers market, livestock arena, the EMS Satellite site in Henrietta, park improvements and the Bechtler Mint historic site. The Community Pet Center is not on the list of projects after CPC board chairman Fred Bayley told county manager John Condrey the volunteer group did not want the county to seek bids on an adoption center only, but it would only support the construction of a complete animal shelter. Commissioners will open bids on the park projects Sept. 28. Sept. 30, the board will open bids on the EMS site, farmers market and livestock arena. Oct. 11, commissioners will hold a special meeting to award the construction bids with the stipulation of the LGC approval.
The county plans to sell bonds sometime in November if approved by the LGC. Also Thursday night, the county passed a resolution to call in $3,368,750 million in construction bonds for Phase III in Queens Gap. The money will be used to complete the infrastructure projects at the failed development.
The project has an annual payroll now of about $100 million. “Unit 5 will go live again in October, with the new emissions controls in place,” said Duke Energy spokeswoman Erin Culbert. “The public will likely notice it when it does go online.” The project has seen more than 1.8 million cubic yards of earth excavated and nearly 291,000 linear feet of piping installed. “When unit 5 comes back online in October, the public is going to
notice a white plume from the stack,” Rudolph said. “This won’t be smoke, it’ll be water vapor. We’re increasing pressure and temperature in the boiler soon to get more out of the modern unit than conventional units from 20 to 30 years ago.” The unit 6 project will allow Duke officials to retire the four oldest units at the site which have been operating since the 1930s.
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Devinshire Land Development Corporation missed all of the deadlines for infrastructure construction in the bond agreements by months, and sometimes by years. Commissioners on Thursday accepted an offer from the Department of Transportation regarding the Danieltown Convenience Center. DOT has worked with the county to maintain the convenience center, rather than the county relocating it due to the U.S. 221 widening project. DOT approved $32,000 to retrofit the center, including a new entrance and fence. Contact Gordon via e-mail at jgordon@ thedigitalcourier.com
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mended pages in the standard of values book not applicable to Rutherford County be deleted. Others addressing the issues were David Reno, Boyce Abernathy, Henry Edwards and Wiley Gilbert. There was discussion regarding the present use value schedule for agriculture, horticulture and forestland. Condrey said the schedule is provided by the state Department of Revenue and, to the best of the tax department’s knowledge, is uniformly adopted by counties across the state. There were no changes made in the schedule for agriculture, horticulture and forestland. “We would be particularly concerned if this were changed because organizations such as Farm Bureau and North Carolina State University actually constructed the document using their professional expertise. I would be surprised if any county had the expertise to amend that document and doing so could be considered arbitrary,” Condrey said. Condrey said, “We have had appeals on past schedules of value, and the county has prevailed. We are confident that we would prevail on the schedule of values submitted to commissioners, if appealed. “With a mass appraisal system as is used in North Carolina, every individual who questions the value assigned to their property has the opportunity to have an informal appeal, an appeal to the Board of Equalization and Review and an appeal to the North Carolina Property Tax Commission.” The last reappraisal was effective Jan. 1, 2007. The effective date of the next reappraisal will be Jan. 1, 2011. The Uniform Schedule of Values, Standards and Rules will be up for vote Oct. 4.
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QB Jake Delhomme not practicing again BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns starting quarterback Jake Delhomme isn’t practicing, but coach Eric Mangini hasn’t ruled him out for Sunday’s game in Baltimore. Delhomme sprained his right ankle in the season opener at Tampa Bay and has not practiced in two weeks. Backup Seneca Wallace started in last week’s home loss against Kansas City and will likely face the Ravens if Delhomme doesn’t make significant improvement in the next two days. Mangini wouldn’t say if Delhomme would be inactive for the second straight week. “I don’t know,” Mangini said Friday before practice. “He’s very aggressive with his rehab. It’s like everything else he does, he does it very aggressively and each day it gets a little better. I have total confidence to operate the plan if he is available. We’ll just have to see if he’s available.” Wallace has made 16 career starts in eight seasons, but the mobile QB has never played against the Ravens. Delhomme is still wearing a protective boot for walking. Mangini is confident the 35-year-old veteran could run the game plan without practicing.
On TV 7:30 a.m. (ESPN2) English Premier League Soccer Manchester City vs. Chelsea. 10:30 a.m. (ESPN2) NASCAR Racing Nationwide Series: Dover 200, Qualifying. Noon (WYFF) PGA Tour Golf Tour Championship, Third Round. Noon (WSPA) College Football Alabama-Birmingham at Tennessee. Noon (WLOS) College Football North Greenville at Presbyterian College. Noon (WMYA) College Football ACC Teams TBA. Noon (ESPN) (ESPN2) College Football Teams To Be Announced. 12:30 p.m. (FSCR) College Football Central Florida at Kansas State. 1 p.m. (TS) MLB Baseball Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals. 1 p.m. (WGN-A) MLB Baseball St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs. 3:30 p.m. (WBTV) (WSPA) College Football Alabama at Arkansas. 3:30 p.m. (WYFF) College Football Stanford at Notre Dame. 3:30 p.m. (WSOC)(WLOS) College Football Teams TBA. 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) College Football Teams To Be Announced. 3:30 p.m. (ESPN2) NASCAR Racing Nationwide Series: Dover 200. 4 p.m. (WHNS) MLB Baseball 6 p.m. (ESPN2) College Football Teams To Be Announced. 6 p.m. (TS) College Football Elon at Georgia Southern. 7 p.m. (FSCR) College Football Georgia at Mississippi State. 7:45 p.m. (ESPN) College Football Teams To Be Announced. 8 p.m. (WSOC) (WLOS) College Football Teams TBA. 9:15 p.m. (ESPN2) College Football Teams To Be Announced. 10:30 p.m. (FSCR) College Football Oregon at Arizona State.
East’s Adrian Wilkins (21) tries to gain extra yardage as Central’s Darrien Watkins (24) wraps up for the tackle. Wilkins gained 247 yards on 25 carries and scored twice in the Cavaliers’ 24-12 win Friday.
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Cavaliers take down Central By SCOTT BOWERS Daily Courier Sports Editor
FOREST CITY — East Rutherford’s Adrian Wilkins rolled, scrambled, dished and dashed for 247 yards as the Cavaliers downed R-S Central, 24-12, in the conference opener Friday. In a game of big plays by both sides, and big mistakes by both sides, the 2010 version of Hilltoppers-Cavaliers may be recalled for one play. Call it, ‘The Whistle Stop Touchdown.’ With the Cavaliers holding a slim 7-6 lead in the opening minutes of the third quarter, on a 1st and 10 from the East 45, a clear whistle blew out in the night sky at the snap of the ball. Everyone heard the whistle except the A-Train. Wilkins broke to his left, on the handoff, whisked by two Hilltoppers with their hands on hips, and raced back to his right for a 55-yard touchdown. Please see Cavs, Page 9A
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East’s Adrian Wilkins (21) goes in for the tackle against R-S Central’s Vick Staley (21) during the football game at East Rutherford Friday.
Mitchell bombards Gryphons By JACOB CONLEY Sports Reporter
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Thomas Jefferson QB Will Beam (22) moves past the Mitchell defense for the gain during the game Friday at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy.
AVONDALE — Mitchell quarterback Justin Hughes and running back Mike Styles accounted for seven of the eight Mountaineer touchdowns as the visitors ran past Thomas Jefferson, 53-15, Friday night. After a Thomas Jefferson (0-5, 0-1) three and out, Mitchell’s Justin Hughes found the endzone from 18 yards out to give the Mountaineers an early 7-0 lead in the first conference game for both teams. Mitchell scored again moments later on Mike Styles run, but the subsequent extra point was missed leaving Please see TJCA, Page 9A
Patton blanks Chase By KEVIN CARVER Sports Reporter
HARRIS — Patton’s Trevor Buchanan spoiled homecoming for Chase with two first-half touchdown passes as the undefeated Panthers rolled 34-0 Friday in the conference opener. Buchanan missed target just once in the first half and ran for another score during the second half. Chase (1-5, 0-1) never found any offensive rhythm, gaining just 34 yards in the first half, and didn’t help themselves as they set up two Patton scores with fumbles. Buchanan threw for 165 yards and rushed for another 66 in the victory and the Panthers’ defense held Chase to 9 yards rushing on the evening. Patton (6-0, 1-0) opened the scoring late in the first quarter.
After the two teams could do nothing on their first possessions, Patton started on its own 41 after a Trojan punt. Patton drove the 59-yards with 23 yards coming off the arm of Buchanan, but it was the fullback, Winfield Johnson who escaped one tackle and powered into the end zone from eight yards out for the score. Brad Benson added the point after for a 7-0 Patton lead. Patton took over possession to begin the second quarter. The Panthers started from their own 27 and posted an impressive six-play drive. On the second play of the drive, Buchanan scrambled to his right and finally found Billy Smith eight yards down field, and he blasted up field for 23 more yards Please see Trojans, Page 9A
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Chase’s Tyler Gaffney (3), in this Courier file photo, adjust his shoulder pad during a recent football game. Gaffney and his Trojans played host to Patton Friday for Homecoming.
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Scoreboard BASEBALL National League East Division W L Pct 93 61 .601 86 68 .562 76 76 .500 74 79 .487 66 88 .425 Central Division W L Pct Cincinnati 86 67 .562 St. Louis 79 74 .513 Houston 74 80 .477 Milwaukee 71 81 .467 Chicago 69 84 .454 Pittsburgh 53 100 .349 West Division W L Pct San Francisco 87 67 .562 San Diego 85 67 .559 Colorado 82 71 .539 Los Angeles 74 79 .484 Arizona 62 91 .405 Philadelphia Atlanta Florida New York Washington
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Georgia Tech quarterback Joshua Nesbitt (9) adjusts his chin strap during a football game against Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., in this Sept. 11 file photo.
Nesbitt leads Ga. Tech against Wilson, State
ATLANTA (AP) — The last two ACC first-team quarterbacks will meet for the first time when Joshua Nesbitt leads Georgia Tech against Russell Wilson and North Carolina State on Saturday. The winner could emerge as an early favorite in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Georgia Tech (2-1 overall, 1-0 ACC) is the defending ACC champion and has won eight straight conference games, including its win over Clemson in last year’s ACC championship game. Wilson has led North Carolina State to its first 3-0 start since 2002 as it enters its ACC opener. Georgia Tech and N.C. State have not played since 2006. Nesbitt, who leads Georgia Tech’s spread option offense, was the 2009 first-team all-ACC quarterback. Wilson was voted the league’s top quarterback as a freshman in 2008.
Rutgers remembers UNC from 2008 loss
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Greg Schiano hasn’t been walking through the Rutgers locker room this week reminding players of what happened the last time North Carolina visited New Jersey. For those who have forgotten, Butch Davis and his Tar Heels embarrassed the Scarlet Knights 44-12 in a nationally televised game that gave North Carolina its first out-of-state win since 2002. While the teams have changed in two years, North Carolina (0-2) still has quarterback T.J. Yates. All he did in the last meeting was to throw three touchdowns. The Scarlet Knights and their third-ranked scoring defense will have to find a way to slow Yates down on Saturday if they want to post their fifth 3-0 start since 1980.
Duke looks to put Alabama disaster in past
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke hosts Army on Saturday with the chance to regroup from an ugly loss to top-ranked Alabama. The Blue Devils (1-2) allowed 62 points to the defending national champions in one of their most anticipated home games in years. But coach David Cutcliffe said he was encouraged by his team’s effort even after the score turned lopsided. He just needs to see them show some improvement on the field, namely from a defense that gave up 54 points the previous week against Wake Forest. Duke won last year’s meeting 35-19, but Army (2-1) is coming off a 24-0 win against North Texas that is the program’s first home shutout in 17 years.
’Noles hope to end slump against Wake
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State managed one field goal in its last two games at home against Wake Forest, who outscored the Seminoles 42-3 on those visits. But just as the once mighty Seminoles (2-1) slipped into a decade of mediocrity, Wake Forest is now taking some bumps of its own since winning the Atlantic Coast Conference title in 2006. The Demon Deacons (2-1, 1-0 ACC) head into Tallahassee on Saturday coming off one of their worst losses in recent memory, a 68-24 drubbing from Stanford last weekend. First-year Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher says he isn’t paying much attention to that game. Instead, he remembers a 12-3 loss two years ago when Christian Ponder made his first start against an ACC opponent.
Angry Bowyer: ‘I won’t cheat’ for victory
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Clint Bowyer gave a defiant defense of his Chase-opening victory, saying he “wouldn’t cheat” to win a race after his car failed a follow-up inspection. He also defended his Richard Childress Racing team Friday before a race at Dover International Speedway. Bowyer said he’s looking for answers about why NASCAR levied harsh penalties against him that crippled his chances at winning the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. He was penalized 150 points after Sunday’s win at New Hampshire and fell from second to 12th in the standings. He is appealing the ruling. NASCAR also fined crew chief Shane Wilson $150,000 and suspended him for the next six Sprint Cup races. Car chief Chad Haney was also suspended six races, and team owner Richard Childress was docked 150 owner points.
GB — 7 15 1/2 18 1/2 27
7 12 14 16
GB — 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 33
GB — 1 3 1/2 12 24
Thursday’s Games St. Louis 9, Pittsburgh 2 Washington 7, Houston 2 San Francisco 13, Chicago Cubs 0 Milwaukee 8, Florida 3 Arizona 10, Colorado 9 L.A. Dodgers 3, San Diego 1 Friday’s Games St. Louis 7, Chicago Cubs 1 Philadelphia 3, N.Y. Mets 3 Washington 8, Atlanta 3 Houston 10, Pittsburgh 7 Florida at Milwaukee, late San Francisco 2, Colorado 1 L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, late Cincinnati at San Diego, late Saturday’s Games Atlanta (D.Lowe 14-12) at Washington (Maya 0-2), 1:05 p.m. St. Louis (C.Carpenter 15-8) at Chicago Cubs (Coleman 2-2), 1:05 p.m. Cincinnati (Tr.Wood 5-4) at San Diego (Garland 14-12), 4:10 p.m. Houston (Norris 9-8) at Pittsburgh (Duke 7-14), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Gee 1-1) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 10-9), 7:05 p.m. Florida (Volstad 10-9) at Milwaukee (Narveson 11-8), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Ely 4-8) at Arizona (D.Hudson 6-1), 8:10 p.m. San Francisco (Zito 9-13) at Colorado (Hammel 10-8), 8:10 p.m. Sunday’s Games Atlanta at Washington, 1:35 p.m. Houston at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 1:35 p.m. Florida at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. San Francisco at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. Cincinnati at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 4:10 p.m. Monday’s Games Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Florida at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. Chicago Cubs at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. American League East Division W L Pct 92 61 .601 92 62 .599 85 68 .553 78 75 .507 61 92 .401 Central Division W L Pct x-Minnesota 92 61 .605 Chicago 80 72 .526 Detroit 78 75 .507 Kansas City 63 90 .409 Cleveland 63 91 .405 West Division W L Pct Texas 84 68 .553 Oakland 77 75 .507 Los Angeles 75 77 .493 Seattle 58 94 .382
Tampa Bay New York Boston Toronto Baltimore
GB — 1 6 1/2 14 1/2 30 1/2 GB — 11 1/2 14 28 1/2 30 GB — 7 9 26
x-clinched division Thursday’s Games Toronto 1, Seattle 0 Kansas City 4, Cleveland 2 Tampa Bay 10, N.Y. Yankees 3 Oakland 5, Texas 0 Friday’s Games Boston 10, N.Y. Yankees 8 Cleveland 7, Kansas City 3 Detroit 10, Minnesota 1 Toronto 6, Baltimore 4 Tampa Bay 5, Seattle 3 Chicago White Sox at L.A. Angels, late Texas at Oakland, late Saturday’s Games Baltimore (Guthrie 10-14) at Toronto (R.Romero 13-9), 1:07 p.m. Texas (D.Holland 3-4) at Oakland (G.Gonzalez 14-9), 4:05 p.m. Boston (Lester 18-8) at N.Y. Yankees (Nova 1-0), 4:10 p.m. Kansas City (Greinke 9-13) at Cleveland (J.Gomez 3-5), 7:05 p.m. Minnesota (Pavano 17-11) at Detroit (Bonderman 8-9), 7:05 p.m. Seattle (Fister 6-12) at Tampa Bay (Garza 14-9), 7:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Danks 13-11) at L.A. Angels (Kazmir 9-14), 9:05 p.m. Sunday’s Games Kansas City at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 1:05 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Seattle at Tampa Bay, 1:40 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at L.A. Angels, 3:35 p.m. Texas at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 8:05 p.m. Monday’s Games Detroit at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Seattle at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Boston at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Oakland at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.
FOOTBALL
HORSE RACING NTRA — Elected Dennis Robinson to the board of directors. Re-elected Jack Liebau to the board of directors.
National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East L T 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 South W L T 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 North W L T 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 West W L T 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0
W Miami 2 N.Y. Jets 1 New England 1 Buffalo 0
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PF 29 37 52 17
PA 20 24 52 49
Houston Jacksonville Tennessee Indianapolis
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PF 64 37 49 62
PA 51 55 32 48
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PF 34 39 20 28
PA 20 48 24 33
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PF 37 52 48 29
PA 28 34 38 52
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PF 40 45 55 27
PA 37 56 59 40
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PF 37 39 50 25
PA 21 31 22 51
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PF 46 61 46 19
PA 34 27 54 28
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PA 37 54 56 33
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE East L T 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 South W L T Tampa Bay 2 0 0 New Orleans 2 0 0 Atlanta 1 1 0 Carolina 0 2 0 North W L T Chicago 2 0 0 Green Bay 2 0 0 Detroit 0 2 0 Minnesota 0 2 0 West W L T Seattle 1 1 0 Arizona 1 1 0 San Francisco 0 2 0 St. Louis 0 2 0 Washington N.Y. Giants Philadelphia Dallas
W 1 1 1 0
(WHL), F Ryan Bourque to Quebec (QMJHL), F Roman Horak to Chilliwack (WHL), F Randy McNaught to Saskatoon (WHL), F Christian Thomas to Oshawa (OHL), F Ethan Werek to Kingston (OHL) and F Andrew Yogan to Erie (OHL). TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Returned RW Carter Ashton to Regina (WHL), RW Brett Connolly to Prince George (WHL) and RW Richard Panik to Belleville (OHL). ECHL SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS — Signed F Matt Scherer.
Sunday’s Games Dallas at Houston, 1 p.m. Buffalo at New England, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Atlanta at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Tennessee at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Carolina, 1 p.m. San Francisco at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Washington at St. Louis, 4:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Jacksonville, 4:05 p.m. San Diego at Seattle, 4:15 p.m. Oakland at Arizona, 4:15 p.m. Indianapolis at Denver, 4:15 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Miami, 8:20 p.m. Monday’s Game Green Bay at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 Denver at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Detroit at Green Bay, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Seattle at St. Louis, 1 p.m. San Francisco at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Carolina at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Houston at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 4:05 p.m. Arizona at San Diego, 4:15 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 4:15 p.m. Chicago at N.Y. Giants, 8:20 p.m. Open: Kansas City, Dallas, Minnesota, Tampa Bay Monday, Oct. 4 New England at Miami, 8:30 p.m.
TRANSACTIONS Thursday’s Sports Transactions FOOTBALL National Football League DALLAS COWBOYS — Released FB Deon Anderson. Signed TE Scott Chandler from the practice squad. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Claimed TE Mickey Shuler off waivers from Minnesota. HOCKEY National Hockey League CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Assigned F David Gilbert to Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL). NEW YORK RANGERS — Assigned G Jordan Parise, G Cameron Talbot, D Lee Baldwin, D Sam Klassen, D Tomas Kundratek, D Jyri Niemi, D Blake Parlett, D Nigel Williams, F Chris Chappell, F Devin DiDiomete, F Brodie Dupont, F Ryan Garlock, F Chris McKelvie, F Justin Soryal and F Kelsey Tessier to Hartford (AHL). Returned G Scott Stajcer and F Jason Wilson to Owen Sound (OHL), D Daniel Maggio to Sudbury (OHL), D Dylan McIlrath to Moose Jaw
SOCCER Women’s Professional Soccer WPS — Granted conditional approval for a franchise in western New York.
COLLEGE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON — Named Bora Yatagan assistant swimming coach. EAST CAROLINA — Named Erin St. Ledger assistant director for marketing and promotions. IUPUI — Fired women’s basketball coach Shann Hart. JOHNSON C. SMITH — Named Andre’ Green women’s assistant basketball coach. SETON HALL — Announced the resignation of athetic director Joseph Quinlan Jr., effective Oct. 8. Announced deputy athletics director Duane Bailey and senior associate athletics director Ginger Fulton will oversee the department’s day-to-day operations through the remainder of the academic year.
RACING NASCAR-Sprint Cup-AAA 400 Lineup After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Dover International Speedway Dover, Del.
(Car number in parentheses) 1. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 155.736 mph. 2. (43) A J Allmendinger, Ford, 155.642. 3. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 155.353. 4. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 155.32. 5. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 155.052. 6. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 155.032. 7. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 155.032. 8. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 154.825. 9. (98) Paul Menard, Ford, 154.765. 10. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 154.699. 11. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 154.619. 12. (83) Reed Sorenson, Toyota, 154.619. 13. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 154.593. 14. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 154.533. 15. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 154.52. 16. (9) Kasey Kahne, Ford, 154.414. 17. (00) David Reutimann, Toyota, 154.367. 18. (78) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 154.347. 19. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 154.228. 20. (82) Scott Speed, Toyota, 154.123. 21. (77) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 154.083. 22. (19) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 154.037. 23. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 154.017. 24. (33) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 153.998. 25. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 153.741. 26. (13) Casey Mears, Toyota, 153.721. 27. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 153.682. 28. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 153.662. 29. (6) David Ragan, Ford, 153.656. 30. (34) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 153.322. 31. (12) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 153.302. 32. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 153.211. 33. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 153.048. 34. (09) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 152.99. 35. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 152.957. 36. (81) J.J. Yeley, Dodge, 152.944. 37. (36) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 152.562. 38. (55) Mike Bliss, Toyota, 152.433. 39. (71) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 152.355. 40. (7) Kevin Conway, Toyota, owner points. 41. (37) Tony Raines, Ford, owner points. 42. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, owner points. 43. (46) Michael McDowell, Dodge, 151.796
Golf Tour Championship Scores Friday At East Lake Golf Club Atlanta Second Round Jim Furyk Luke Donald Geoff Ogilvy K.J. Choi Retief Goosen Kevin Na Paul Casey Charley Hoffman Jason Day Ben Crane Kevin Streelman Hunter Mahan Robert Allenby Phil Mickelson Steve Stricker Justin Rose Matt Kuchar Camilo Villegas Ernie Els Ryan Moore Bo Van Pelt Tim Clark Bubba Watson Dustin Johnson Jeff Overton Adam Scott Nick Watney Zach Johnson Ryan Palmer Martin Laird
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Smith, Ochocinco remain friends CHARLOTTE (AP) — Steve Smith was ornery. After practice and before getting treatment for a nagging thigh injury, he declared he was “not interested” in discussing new Carolina starting quarterback Jimmy Clausen or anything else. He made one exception. When asked about former junior-college teammate Chad Ochocinco, Smith’s demeanor brightened briefly. “We’re great friends,” Smith said. “I love Chad to death.” On Sunday, Ochocinco and Smith will be on the same field for the first time in four years when the Panthers face the Cincinnati Bengals. It will rekindle the unique relationship between two strong personalities forged long before they became elite receivers with a combined 10 Pro Bowl appearances. They’ve come a long way from their humble time as teammates on a 4-6 team at Santa Monica College in 1997. Smith wasn’t recruited out of high school because he was just 5-foot-9, had anger issues and poor grades. The 6-1 Ochocinco, then known as Chad Johnson, was academically ineligible to play at a bigger school and had been kicked out of a smaller one in Oklahoma. They were competitive and learned tough lessons along the way from veteran SMC coach Robert Taylor, who died last year. Neither player even led the team in receiving that season. But soon their play took off and their relationship blossomed, continuing long after Smith left for Utah and Ochocinco went to Oregon State before embarking on explosive NFL careers. They’ve combined for 1,335 catches for nearly 20,000 yards and 122 touchdowns. Ochocinco is Cincinnati’s career leader in receptions and yards receiving and Smith is tops in touchdowns for Carolina.
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Carolina Panthers’ Steve Smith (89) runs for a 34-yard touchdown in the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, Sunday.
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The officials conferred, but the touchdown stood. East, with the Trevor Dobbins’ PAT, took a 14-6 lead. To Central’s credit, the Hilltoppers didn’t roll over. Instead, they responded. Central, following the ‘whistle’ TD, pushed the ball to midfield before the drive stalled. Central’s Kevin Miller sent a booming punt from the 50 that was downed at the 8. The Cavs were strung out on three plays and forced to punt the ball back over to the Hilltoppers. East’s Justin McDaniel sent a rolling punt that hit at the East 35. Central’s Johnny Hunt picked the ball on one hop and scooted to the East 13. Central needed just two plays to find pay dirt, with quarterback Jacob Kinlaw tossing his second touchdown pass of the game to Jamal Smith for 11 yards. The Hilltoppers choose to try for a 2-point conversion, but Kinlaw’s pass was over the head of Vick Staley in the end zone. East led, 14-12, with 16 total minutes left to play. Both teams again exchanged punts and East was left at its own 20 as the fourth and final frame began. The Cavs’ Wilkins turned it up another notch as he struck for runs of 15, 22 and 19 yards to set up East at the Central 1. East’s Tajdre Wilkerson powered his way into the end zone to cap the drive with only seven minutes left to play. Dobbins tacked on the extra and East claimed a 21-12 advantage. Down by two scores, Coach Mike Cheek and the Hilltoppers had to abandon the run game and go to the air. The Hilltoppers sent in Taylor Ledbetter and the junior lost eight yards on four plays, including a sack by East’s AJ. Lynch that forced a turnover on downs. The Cavs took over at the Central 41 and on the first play from scrimmage Wilkins broke free for a 31-yard gain. The Central defense stiffened and forced a 24-yard field goal by Dobbins, but the three points ended Central’s hopes of a road win as East took the 24-12 lead. East, with the win, ended a twogame win streak in the series by the Hilltoppers and sent fans of the Red-
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and a first down at the Chase 37. Four plays later, Buchanan hit James Singleton on a 24-yard pass for the touchdown. The Trojans’ Kishon Crawford blocked the extra point attempt as Patton held a 13-0 advantage. Things got worse for Chase as Carlos Watkins fumbled two plays after the kickoff and Patton’s Grayson Etheridge recovered at the Chase 47. On the next play, Buchanan quickly targeted Singleton again as the pass was caught at the Chase 3-yardline
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the visitors up 13-0 with 6:40 left in the first. Styles garnered one more score before the end of the opening quarter for a 20-0 lead. TJCA had a promising drive to begin the second quarter after recovering a surprise onside kick. Will Beam ran for a first down, but he threw an interception on the next play which led to another Mitchell score to make the tally 27-0 with 7:
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East’s Adrian Wilkins, center, is brought down by R-S Central’s Eric Story (80) and Darrien Watkins (24) during the football game Friday at East Rutherford.
and-Black back home with a years worth of bragging rights. Bragging rights made possible by the effort of Wilkins, who played one of his finest overall games in his four-year career. The first half gave little indication as to which team would walk away a winner. East was flagged four times for 40 yards, including a holding call that wiped out a 57-yard touchdown run by Wilkins in the opening minutes of the game. Central was flagged three times for 30 yards and failed to convert on an early turnover by East’s QB Maddox Stamey. Following the penalty that wiped out the Wilkins’ TD run, Stamey’s 3rd and 15 pass was tipped at the line of scrimmage and into the waiting arms of linebacker Marquez Carson. Carson set Central up at the East 47 with his return. Central on 1st down was flagged for a hold and pushed back 10 yards. Two plays later, the snap sailed over Kinlaw’s head and Central was facing a 4th and 19. Miller punted the ball to East, which took over at its own 29. The Cavs, though, went three-andout and punted back to Central. The Hilltoppers needed just four
plays, including a 35-yard rumble by Kinlaw, to find the end zone. On a 3rd and 9 from the East 14, Kinlaw hit Darrien Watkins on a slant route for a touchdown. Central’s Cody Owens trotted on for the extra, but his attempt was blocked and the Hilltoppers had to settle for a 6-0 lead, midway through the first quarter. East would struggle to find the end zone throughout the first half, including a goal line stand by Central that left East scoreless after four cracks at the goal. With two minutes remaining before half, however, East handed the ball to Wilkins, who scrambled 41 yards for a score. The go-ahead drive had begun at the East 39 and the Cavs needed six plays to take the lead. Dobbins’ boot sent East to the lockers with the 7-6 lead. That lead would hold until the ‘Whistle Stop.’ East (4-2) will travel to Morganton, next Friday, to face undefeated Patton (6-0), which defeated Chase to stay perfect. The Hilltoppers (2-4) must regroup ahead of next week’s game with Chase (1-5) at the Palace.
and then Singleton walked in for the score. Patton’s two-point play failed as the game went to the half with the Panthers ahead, 19-0. Chase put up its best drive of the game to begin the third period of play. Thomas Camp powered his way 52-yards on the opening kickoff of the second half and a 15-yard pass from Tyler Gaffney to Shane Pearson keyed the drive. It stalled at the Patton 27 after a sack, which set up a 44-yard field goal attempt by Blake Moffitt. But Moffitt’s kick fell just short of the post. Patton ground five minutes off the clock after that on a 10-play, 85-yard drive that started on its own 15.
Eight of those plays were rushing attempts. But it was Buchanan’s 24-yard pass to Zack Cole that set up a 23-yard scoring jaunt by Johnson on the next play.
58 left in the half. On the next procession, Beam threw another pick, and Hughes returned it 49 yards to put Mitchell up 33-0 with 6:08 left in the quarter. Hughes later added a quarterback sneak to make the tally 40-0. TJCA mounted a late drive in the half with Beam using his legs on several plays to move TJCA to the Mountaineer 23-yard line. From there, Beam hit Mac Martin for a catch and run that ended with Martin crossing the goal line with 1:41 left that accounted for the 40-7
halftime score. Things did not improve for the Gryphons in the second half. Hughes scampered for a score with 10:21 left in the third. After another Mitchell score, Beam hit Martin on a 34-yard screen pass to set up TJCA in the red zone. Beam then hit Michael Gullatte with a five-yard fade pass for the score. Martin ran in for the two point conversion to cut the deficit to 53-15.
Jimmie Johnson takes pole at Dover
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Four-time defending Cup champion Jimmie Johnson shook off a poor finish in the Chase opener to take the pole at Dover International Speedway on Friday. Johnson was 25th at New Hampshire and is sixth in the points standings entering Sunday’s race. He turned a lap of 155.736 mph at one of his favorite tracks. Johnson has five career wins on the 1-mile concrete track. AJ Allmendinger was second and Mark Martin, Johnson’s Hendrick Motorsports teammate, was third.
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penalties, starts 25th.
Neither driver is in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Points leader Denny Hamlin is fifth. Clint Bowyer, whose championship run was crushed by serious
CHIROPRACTIC WORKS! Rutherford County / Boiling Springs
Buchanan hit Cody Presley in the end zone for the 2-point completion to give Patton a 27-0 cushion. On the kickoff, Chase’s Camp fumbled the pigskin and Patton recovered at the Chase 12. From there, Buchanan ran the 12-yard distance for the game’s final score. Benson added the extra point for Patton. Chase will travel to Rutherfordton to face county-rival R-S Central next week.
Thomas Jefferson travels to play at Avery next Friday night.
Albemarle 61, Chatham Central 7 Alexander Central 53, Foard 14 Asheville 49, Elizabethton, Tenn. 28 Starmount 51, Ashe County 13 Bunn 45, Nash Central 14 Carrboro 22, Chapel Hill 20 Cary 38, Holly Springs 7 Berry Tech 47, West Stanly 20 Char Catholic 56, Char Olympic 21 Char Country Day 42, Ravenscroft 14 Char Garinger 34, Char Waddell 3 Char Harding 25, East Gaston 6 Independence 49, East Mecklenburg 6 Charlotte Latin 51, Elkin 0 Clinton Union 28, Warsaw Kenan 23 Concord 18, Northwest Cabarrus 0 Durham Hillside 13, So. Durham 12 Durham Jordan 36, East Chapel Hill 7 East Bladen 46, Fairmont 15 East Duplin 28, Clinton 6 East Rutherford 24, R-S Central 12 Eastern Wayne 34, Wilson Fike 15 Erwin Triton 42, Northwood 14 Fay Britt 41, Cape Fear 6 Fay Seventy-First 48, Fay Pine Forest 0 Franklinton 30, NW Halifax 28 Garner 38, Clayton 10 Harnett Central 21, West Johnston 14 Cedar Ridge 35, Cardinal Gibbons 14 South View 6, Fayetteville Sanford 0 Hopewell 30, West Charlotte 27 Northside 39, Croatan 12 Kann Brown 45, Concord Robinson 14 Kinston 24, SouthWest Edgecombe 22 Lee County 40, Green Hope 6 Lenoir Hibriten 34, Hickory 0 Mitchell 53, Thomas Jefferson 15 Marvin Ridge 56, North Lincoln 14 Butler 64, Char Myers Park 20 Piedmont 24, Forest Hills 14 Sun Valley 14, Wilm Hoggard 13 North Brunswick 23, Whiteville 20 North Forsyth 46, W-S Atkins 6 North Johnston 49, Warren County 6 North Surry 35, McGuinness 21 No. Durham 27, Person County 13 Patton 34, Chase 0 Panther Creek 35, Apex 7 Pembroke Swett 28, Wilm Ashley 14 Pender County 49, Hobbton 6 Broughton 52, Millbrook 26 Leesville Road 42, Enloe 9 Wakefield 35, Sanderson 9 S. Brunswick 42, W. Brunswick 14 South Columbus 42, West Bladen 0 Southeast Raleigh 42, Knightdale 14 Pinecrest 37, St. Pauls 0 So. Wayne 16, Goldsboro 6 SW Onslow 38, East Columbus 6 Overhills 40, Union Pines 0 Surry Central 18, East Surry 14 Thomasville 43, Asheboro 7 Topsail 35, Swansboro 17 West Montgomery 63, North Moore 0 West Wilkes 14, East Wilkes 9 Wilkes Central 45, Alleghany 21 Wilm Laney 50, Lumberton 33 Wilson Hunt 56, Pikeville Aycock 14
Tootoo, Legwand lead Nashville past ’Canes, 2-1
RALEIGH (AP) — Jordin Tootoo and David Legwand scored 4 1/2 minutes apart in the second period to lead the Nashville Predators past the Carolina Hurricanes, 2-1 on Friday night in a preseason game. Patrick O’Sullivan scored on the power play for the Hurricanes, who fell to 1-2 overall and 0-2 at home this preseason. Anders Lindback made 15 saves for Nashville (1-1) after coming on midway through the second to relieve Mark Dekanich, who finished with six stops. Justin Pogge stopped 25 shots for the Hurricanes. Tootoo scored the go-ahead goal with 7:54 left in the second, beating Pogge with a blast in transition. That goal came minutes after Legwand tied it. Pogge left the puck behind the net a teammate, but Legwand skated in, snatched it up and scored on a wraparound. O’Sullivan put the Hurricanes up 1-0 late in the first with time winding down during a two-man advantage. He took a feed from Anton Babchuk behind the right circle and unloaded a slap shot that got past Dekanich.
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10A — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Saturday, September 25, 2010
weather/local Weather The Daily Courier Weather Today
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North Carolina Forecast
Asheville 80/59
Greensboro 88/63
Forest City 89/64 Charlotte 91/65
Elizabeth City 89/67
Durham 91/64
Winston-Salem 87/62
Greenville 92/67
Raleigh 92/65
Rutherfordton Mayor Jimmy Dancy and Town Manager Karen Andrews listen to a discussion about broadband Internet technology in the county at a Rutherford Roundtable meeting Thursday at Rutherford Hospital.
Broadband Continued from Page 1A
Kinston 91/68
Fayetteville 93/67
Roundtable organizer, said. “And it isn’t just the middle mile, it is the last mile. We’re glad that Mark Wilmington Roberts (of the North Carolina 86/73 Department of Commerce) saw all Across Our Nation Today’s National Map those e-mails going out from people who want information and decided Today Sunday to pay for Hunter Goosman to come 70s 70s City Hi/Lo Wx Hi/Lo Wx 80s L and speak and pay for it through a 50s 60s grant.” 70s Atlanta . . . . . . . . .90/68 t 79/66 t H 60s Baltimore . . . . . . .86/60 mc 73/60 s Goosman told the crowd of about L Chicago . . . . . . . .65/52 sh 64/53 pc 25 people who attended the meet90s 80s 70s Detroit . . . . . . . . .60/47 mc 64/49 pc H ing of the community development 80s Indianapolis . . . .70/50 s 70/52 mc 90s group about the two rounds of fund80s Los Angeles . . . .95/62 s 97/63 s 100s Miami . . . . . . . . . .88/80 t 89/80 t ing and how they affected the fiber New York . . . . . . .86/57 s 71/58 s build-out. Philadelphia . . . .85/57 s 71/57 s “In the first round of funding, N.C. Sacramento . . . . .95/57 s 96/59 s 90s is benefitting by NCREN (North 90s San Francisco . . .84/57 s 85/60 s Seattle . . . . . . . . .72/59 s 69/59 ra Carolina Research and Education Tampa . . . . . . . . .91/75 sh 89/75 t L H Network) getting funds for expanWashington, DC .88/60 mc 74/59 pc sion of a core ring through the state,” Goosman said. “In the western part of the state they are building fiber from Winston-Salem to Asheville and finally through Polk and Rutherford County over to Charlotte. It will be an in-state network to supFrom staff reports n Monday, Sept. 27 – Tanner port their mission of education, but Companies, 3 to 6 p.m.; call 287they’re expanding in government SPINDALE – Blood levels have 5916 to schedule an appointment. services and health care. Within dropped to critically low levels, and n Thursday, Sept. 30 – Crestview this, they are not going to be buildthe Rutherford County Chapter of Baptist Church, 3 to 7:30 p.m.; call ing fiber through that whole route, the American Red Cross is urging but rather building fiber where it is donors to give during a critical time. Robin Rohm at 286-9758 to schedule an appointment. constrained and have worked with Type O negative blood is always n Thursday, Sept. 30 – Lowe’s of existing providers where necessary in high demand because it can be Forest City, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; call by purchasing a lease.” transfused to patients with any 351-1023 to schedule an appointBut the NCREN build also focuses blood type, especially in emergency ment. on some existing fiber that isn’t part situations, however, the county is n Thursday, Sept. 30 – Trinity of a network yet. Experts call this in need of all types, said Executive School, 2 to 7 p.m.; call 287-2000 to “dark fiber” an untapped resource. Director Nelson Long. “They will be able to put their Type O negative donors are needed schedule an appointment. to help prevent the fragile type O All presenting donors at the above negative blood supply from reaching drives will be entered in a drawing a crisis level. for a chance to win a $1,000 gift The Red Cross Chapter is holdcard. ing an emergency blood drive at Please bring your Red Cross blood the Chapter House on Monday to donor card or other form of positive replace a drive that was canceled by From staff reports ID when you come to donate. another sponsor. FOREST CITY — Rutherford The drive will be held from 8 a.m. County residents will have a safe way For more information or to locate to 12:30 p.m., and walk-ins are welto dispose of unused or expired meda nearby blood drive, please call comed. If you would like to schedule 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcross- ications at three locations around an appointment, call 287-5916. the county today. blood.org Other upcoming drives include: The Drug Enforcement Administration will coordinate a collaborative effort, called National Take-Back Day, with state and local By JEAN GORDON law enforcement agencies, to remove August tax collection will be potentially dangerous controlled reported next month, she said. Daily Courier Staff Writer substances from medicine cabinets. Whitaker told the board the first LAKE LURE — Occupancy taxA similar effort in March, called photography contest brought about es collected in July far exceeded Operation Medicine Drop, took in 128 entries, and the photographs expectations, and rather than slightly more than 17,000 pills in will be used in the future for proborrow money from the Tourism Rutherford County. moting the county. Development Authority fund balThe Rutherford County Sheriff’s She also reported on last weekance for operating costs, money will Office is leading the local effort. end’s Dirty Dancing Festival. She be added to the budget. The Forest City, Rutherfordton and said the international journalMichelle Whitaker, acting tourLake Lure police departments also ists from Great Britain, England ism direction, told the TDA board are taking part in the initiative. and Germany — who attended Thursday occupancy taxes collected The drop sites today are the Forest the festival as part of the annual by lodging properties was 11.12 City Fire Department, Food Lion of International/North Carolina Travel percent higher than last year, and Rutherfordton and the Lake Lure Tour — enjoyed the festival more June’s taxes were 5 .5 percent higher Fire Department. than any other event they attended than last year. The sites will be open from 10 a.m. while in the state. “We budgeted to be down 10 perto 4 p.m. cent. This is very good,” Whitaker “They said that was the best event The event is an opportunity for the said, with a caution that an audit is of all,” she said. The journalists also public to surrender expired, unwantunder way, but if there are no findvisited NASCAR sites, a wine fesed or unused pharmaceutical conings at least $6,000 will be added tival, uptown Charlotte and other trolled substances and other medicato TDA’s fund balance. areas. tions for destruction. Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.
This map shows high temperatures, type of precipitation expected and location of frontal systems at noon.
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Blood supplies critical
equipment on the end of that fiber and send a signal straight through without having anyone in between them,” Goosman said. “For example, if Roberson High School in Asheville is sending an e-mail to someone in Raleigh it is all going to stay on the MCNC (Microelectronics Center of North Carolina) network. MCNC is trying to lessen the cost of their build by picking up dark fiber.” Middle mile fiber is not intended to support a home or business, Goosman said. It is intended to allow multiple providers to get to an area. If someone is coming from Asheville they can ride middle mile fiber to that point and then build out the last mile. “It is like the middle mile is the highway and the last mile are the roads.” But officials agree the fiber connections to homes and businesses will be phased in, and the entire project may still take many years. When former county commissioners chair Chivous Bradley asked, “I haven’t yet heard you say how this is going to benefit Rutherford County, will it?” Goosman replied, “It is unlikely there is going to be an immediate benefit for homeowners and businesses. This is going to be phased growth. There isn’t a simple solution for these kinds of questions. There are places in the mountains that you have five homes on a mile. And of those five homes, maybe one will buy service from you. This makes it hard to show the last mile connections as profitable to Internet service providers.” Contact Baughman via e-mail at sbaughman@thedigitalcourier.com
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Sheriff Jack Conner noted, for example, that if a family member has died, the family may be faced with the task of disposing of the person’s unused medication, such as Oxycontin. This way, he said, the family can bring the pills to the pick-up site and know they will be transported to a location for proper disposal, instead of ending up in the public sewer system or septic system. And the family’s care, he said, ensures that the medication won’t end up in the hands of thieves or drug-dependent individuals. This one-day effort is intended to bring national focus to the issue of increasing pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse. Program guidelines are: n The program is anonymous. n Prescription and over-the-counter solid dosage medications, i.e. tablets and capsules, will be accepted. n Intravenous solutions, injectables and needles will not be accepted. n Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of the initiative. For more information on the disposal effort, visit www.dea.gov
The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Saturday, September 25, 2010 — 11A
business/finance
THE MARKET IN REVIEW
STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS
u
NYSE
7,301.04+159.53
GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last FtBcp pfC 7.41 FtBcp pfA 7.39 FtBcp pfD 7.35 DeutsBk rt 5.87 DrxSOXBll 30.30 FtBcp pfB 7.48 Talbots 12.06 FtBcp pfE 7.19 MortonsR 5.23 GlbGeoph n 8.00
Chg +1.03 +.99 +.97 +.67 +3.22 +.73 +1.17 +.69 +.50 +.75
%Chg +16.1 +15.5 +15.2 +12.9 +11.9 +10.8 +10.7 +10.6 +10.6 +10.3
LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last Chg Satyam lf 4.67 -1.45 NewOriEd 99.14-14.14 DrxSOXBr 29.50 -4.07 DrSCBear rs26.71-2.90 PrUPShR2K39.35 -4.11 DREBear rs22.84 -2.21 BS IBM96 24.78 -2.26 DirxDMBear10.42 -.96 DirFnBear 12.90 -1.07 PrUPSM40042.61-3.30
%Chg -23.7 -12.5 -12.1 -9.8 -9.5 -8.8 -8.4 -8.4 -7.6 -7.2
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg Citigrp 3665405 3.90 +.10 S&P500ETF1618543114.82 +2.32 BkofAm 1343221 13.60 +.43 Petrobras 928303 34.92 -.67 GenElec 840706 16.66 +.52 SPDR Fncl 740675 14.61 +.38 iShR2K 644177 66.99 +2.11 BcSBrasil n 583210 12.81 +.12 iShEMkts 548330 44.12 +.80 DirFnBear 537709 12.90 -1.07 Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
DIARY
2,535 540 87 3,162 209 9 4,173,595,743
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AMEX
2,030.08 +34.44
GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last HelixBio g 2.68 RareEle g 7.84 AoxingP rs 2.85 Talbots wt 2.55 CAMAC n 2.90 Gainsco 8.21 PlatGpMet 2.17 UQM Tech 2.65 LaBarg 12.84 OrienPap n 4.47
Chg +.41 +1.14 +.40 +.30 +.29 +.79 +.20 +.19 +.72 +.25
%Chg +18.1 +17.0 +16.3 +13.3 +11.1 +10.6 +10.2 +7.7 +5.9 +5.9
LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last AlmadnM g 2.58 AmShrd 2.81 NewConcEn2.68 BioTime wt 2.70 Espey 21.25 BerkIR pf 25.75 BowlA 12.15 InvCapHld 3.99 GlblScape 2.60 OpkoHlth 2.28
Chg %Chg -.15 -5.5 -.15 -5.1 -.11 -3.9 -.10 -3.6 -.65 -3.0 -.75 -2.8 -.35 -2.8 -.11 -2.7 -.07 -2.6 -.06 -2.6
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg LibertyAcq 105102 10.31 +.19 GoldStr g 44869 5.01 +.05 KodiakO g 34263 3.30 +.11 RareEle g 34245 7.84 +1.14 Taseko 34089 5.17 +.24 NthgtM g 30499 3.39 +.01 NwGold g 21765 6.31 -.01 LibAcq wt 21252 1.63 +.04 GrtBasG g 19790 2.40 -.06 NovaGld g 17369 8.69 +.01 DIARY
Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
302 177 39 518 27 1 107,390,566
u
NASDAQ 2,381.22 +54.14
GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last Wowjoint 3.48 FstFrnkln 7.24 HiSoft n 25.57 Kenexa 18.42 BeasleyB 5.75 MIPS Tech 9.59 FstBcMiss 9.19 RandCap 3.35 Aware 2.68 TibcoSft 18.43
Chg +.80 +1.24 +4.22 +2.70 +.72 +1.20 +1.12 +.40 +.30 +2.06
%Chg +29.9 +20.7 +19.8 +17.2 +14.3 +14.3 +13.9 +13.6 +12.6 +12.6
LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last VlyNBc wt 2.35 Oncothyr 3.30 Vical 2.27 USA Tc pf 6.00 KingldJ rs 7.34 EntreM rsh 3.90 VA Cmce 5.05 MSB Fin 7.01 Jingwei 4.10 GS Fncl 10.56
Chg -.86 -.90 -.60 -1.50 -1.38 -.47 -.61 -.79 -.45 -1.11
%Chg -26.8 -21.4 -20.9 -20.0 -15.8 -10.8 -10.8 -10.1 -9.8 -9.5
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE)
Name Vol (00) PwShs QQQ696691 Oracle 561209 Intel 540513 Cisco 529586 Microsoft 509011 SiriusXM 446374 MicronT 440730 Nvidia 268113 Dell Inc 240843 Yahoo 234612
Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
Last Chg 49.66 +.99 26.96 -.16 19.42 +.44 22.09 +.56 24.78 +.35 1.18 +.02 7.20 +.53 12.26 +.64 12.65 +.50 14.50 +.33
DIARY
2,145 509 116 2,770 130 18 1,955,175,910
DAILY DOW JONES
LOOKING FOR DIRECTION IN THIS 10,880 LET’S TALK. VOLATILE MARKET? Dow Jones industrials Close: 10,860.26 Change: 197.84 (1.9%)
11,258.01 4,812.87 408.57 7,743.74 2,018.70 2,535.28 1,219.80 852.90 12,847.91 745.95
10,660 10,440
11,600
STOCK MARKET INDEXES
52-Week High Low
10 DAYS
11,200 10,800
Name
9,430.08 3,546.48 346.95 6,355.83 1,689.19 2,024.27 1,010.91 651.78 10,543.89 553.30
Dow Industrials Dow Transportation Dow Utilities NYSE Composite Amex Market Value Nasdaq Composite S&P 500 S&P MidCap Wilshire 5000 Russell 2000
10,400
10,860.26 4,515.01 399.93 7,301.04 2,030.08 2,381.22 1,148.67 796.29 12,062.79 671.01
Net Chg
+197.84 +132.08 +6.31 +159.53 +34.44 +54.14 +23.84 +19.64 +262.57 +22.17
YTD %Chg %Chg
+1.86 +3.01 +1.60 +2.23 +1.73 +2.33 +2.12 +2.53 +2.23 +3.42
+4.14 +10.13 +.48 +1.62 +11.24 +4.94 +3.01 +9.58 +4.45 +7.29
12-mo %Chg
+12.36 +18.54 +6.08 +7.00 +16.36 +13.88 +9.99 +17.39 +11.64 +12.03
MUTUAL FUNDS
10,000 9,600
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Mutual Fund Footnotes: b = Fee covering market costs is paid from fund assets. d = Deferred sales charge, or redemption fee. f = front load (sales charges). m = Multiple fees are charged. NA = not available. p = previous day’s net asset value. s = fund split shares during the week. x = fund paid a distribution during the week.Gainers and Losers must be worth at least $2 to be listed in tables at left. Most Actives must be worth at least $1. Volume in hundreds of shares. Source: The Associated Press. Sales figures are unofficial.
CI 141,885 LB 61,740 LG 57,889 IH 54,531 LG 50,996 WS 49,365 MA 47,650 LB 45,058 LB 44,398 LB 42,852 LV 36,729 FV 35,626 FB 35,326 CI 34,887 LV 34,596 CA 30,980 WS 28,903 CI 28,710 MA 28,597 LB 28,315 LB 28,219 CI 28,009 MA 27,705 LB 27,026 FB 25,240 LB 24,819 FB 24,209 LG 24,208 LV 15,194 LB 7,967 LB 3,816 GS 1,456 LV 1,065 SR 477 LG 161
11.54 28.51 27.91 48.86 62.37 34.20 16.02 105.59 105.71 26.09 97.86 33.48 39.58 11.54 25.39 2.11 26.60 11.54 16.97 28.52 33.65 12.42 29.90 105.72 14.95 105.60 28.40 74.79 21.72 31.11 36.68 10.45 3.05 16.66 15.55
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Capital goods orders up for a third month
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. companies invested last month in computers, communications equipment and machinery, boosting capital goods orders for the third time in four months. The 4.1 percent increase to capital goods in August signaled a rebound in business spending after orders fell 5.3 percent in July. It also suggests manufacturing, which has helped drive economic growth since the recession ended in June 2009, is still a bright spot in a weak recovery. The gains in capital goods orders, along with a jump in business confidence in Germany, helped Associated Press send stocks soaring. The overall demand for durable goods fell 1.3 A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York. percent in August, the Commerce Department said Friday. But that was pulled down by a significant drop in orders for aircraft. When excluding the volatile transportation sector, orders rose 2 percent — the best showing in five months. In a separate report, Commerce said that sales NEW YORK (AP) — Stock expected. rose 54.14, or 2.3 percent, to of new homes were unchanged from a month earrose sharply on Friday, giving Stocks have been volatile in 2,381.22. The technologylier at a seasonally adjusted annual sales pace of the market its fourth straight recent sessions as investors react focused index has been the best 288,000. The sales pace was the second-worst on week of gains, after a big to the latest pieces of economic performer during this month’s records dating back to 1963, with the pace in May increase in orders for manufacdata. Much of the economic rally, jumping 12.6 percent. being the worst. tured goods allowed investors news throughout September About five stocks rose for Homes sales in August were down 29 percent to shake off several days of dolhas been better than expected, every one that fell on the New from the same month a year earlier. drums. pushing major indexes sharply York Stock Exchange, where volNormally the building industry powers economic The Dow Jones industrial aver- higher during the month after a ume came to 1.1 billion shares. recoveries. Each new home built creates, on average jumped nearly 200 points, big sell-off in August. A separate report from the age, the equivalent of three jobs for a year and its first gain in three days. The Zahid Siddique at Gabelli Commerce Department showed generates about $90,000 in taxes, according to market has now had its longest Equity Trust Inc., said tradsales of new homes in August the National Association of Home Builders. weekly winning streak since ers are only reacting to the latrebounded slightly from the But housing has been at the center of this downstocks rose to their highest levest news because there still lowest level on records dating turn and shows no signs of recovering quickly. els of the year in late April. isn’t certainty about the pace of back to 1963 in July. Sales rose The manufacturing sector has expanded for 13 A surprise jump in durable recovery. 4.3 percent. straight months, as measured by the Institute for goods orders and corporate “Based on the daily data they The modest rise in sales folSupply Management. spending provided the boost get, they move the market one lowed a similar report Thursday Capital goods, which excludes transportation to U.S. stocks, as did a strong way or another,” Siddique said. that showed sales of previously and defense goods, are seen as a good proxy for earnings report from Nike Inc. Friday’s upbeat manufacturoccupied homes rose in August business and economists watch it closely. In Europe, shares also rose after ing report, particularly a jump from depressed levels in July. Business spending on equipment and software German business confidence in corporate spending, is what Sales plummeted in the months has been growing at a 20 percent annual rate over rose unexpectedly to its highest traders have zeroed in on to after a home buyer tax credit the past three quarters. level in more than three years. send stocks higher, he said. expired at the end of April, but Gold prices climbed to another The Dow Jones industrial analysts are relatively hopefully Economists had worried that July’s decline in record, briefly touching $1,300 average rose 197.84, or 1.9 persales over the summer might spending on capital goods was a sign that the secan ounce, as many investors cent, to close at 10,860.26. The indicate the bottom of the mar- tor was losing strength. August’s figures suggest remained cautious. The dollar Dow has risen 8.4 percent in ket. manufacturing activity is growing, but some econand Treasury prices fell. September, but is only up 4.1 Nike rose $1.90 or 2.5 percent, omists remain concerned about its sustainability. Industrial stocks includpercent for the year and is still to $79.57. GE rose 52 cents, or “Businesses are investing solidly and that tells ing General Electric Co., 3.1 percent below its 2010 high 3.2 percent, to $16.46, while me the recovery is well entrenched even though Caterpillar Inc. and United reached on April 26. Caterpillar jumped $3.47, or most people still believe we are in a recesTechnologies Corp. gained after The Standard & Poor’s 500 4.6 percent, to $79.73. United sion,” said Joel Naroff, chief economist at Naroff the Commerce Department index rose 23.84, or 2.1 percent, Technologies shares rose $1.70, Economic Advisors. reported that orders for durable to 1,148.67, ending a three-day or 2.4 percent, to $71.50. goods excluding transportation losing streak. The index, a comBond prices fell after the durarose last month at their fastest monly used benchmark for proble goods orders report. The pace in five months, and corpofessional investors, also climbed yield on the 10-year Treasury rate spending rose. The increase back above a key technical trad- note, is used to set interest rates was double what economists ing level Friday. on loans, rose to 2.61 percent polled by Thomson Reuters had The Nasdaq composite index from 2.55 percent late Thursday.
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Nation/world World Today UK anticipates IRA attack
LONDON (AP) — Britain raised the terror threat level Friday posed by Irish Republican Army dissidents, who have mounted repeated attacks in Northern Ireland and recently threatened to start targeting London bankers. The level has changed from “moderate” to “substantial,” the middle rung on the five-point threat scale. This means the threat has risen to a point where an attack is considered a strong possibility. The heightened threat posed by IRA die-hards comes just weeks before the start of the annual conference of the governing Conservative Party, long a prized IRA target.
Al-Qaida claims bombings
BAGHDAD (AP) — Al-Qaida’s front group in Iraq claimed responsibility Friday for two Baghdad bombings last week that killed at least 31 people at a government security agency and what it called an “evil” mobile phone provider. The Islamic State of Iraq said in a statement that it targeted the National Security Ministry and an AsiaCell store last Sunday because they are an inseparable part of the Shiite-led government’s crackdown on insurgents.
A fourth Mexican mayor killed
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Gunmen killed a town mayor near the drug-plagued industrial city of Monterrey, authorities said Friday, the fourth mayor in northern Mexico to be murdered in little more than a month. Prisciliano Rodriguez Salinas was gunned down late Thursday as he was leaving his house with a personal employee in the town of Doctor Gonzalez, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) east of Monterrey, the Nuevo Leon state Attorney General’s Office said. The employee, Eliseo Lopez Riojas, who was picking up equipment from the mayor’s house, was also killed when gunmen in a white car waiting outside started firing. Investigators found 19 shells from two different weapons at the scene. The mayor was shot seven times.
Yemeni army drives al-Qaida out
SAN’A, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni troops on Friday managed to drive al-Qaida fighters from a southern town after five days of clashes, a senior security official said, ending an operation that was part of the government’s escalated campaign to uproot the terror network’s local offshoot. The military, backed by tanks and heavy artillery, laid siege in Shabwa province on Monday to retake the town of Hawta, which was earlier seized by the militants. Brig. Gen. Ahmed al-Maqdashi, head of Shabwa security, said the militants fled Friday into the mountains, where the army was chasing after them.
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Robbers strap bomb on teller CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — A bank teller was kidnapped early Friday from his home by robbers who strapped a suspected bomb to his chest and used him to steal money from a Bank of America branch near the University of Miami, according to the FBI. The suspected explosive device was safely removed, and the shirtless teller was brought out of the bank shortly before noon. The FBI would not say whether it was a viable explosive but said it contained “bomb-making materials” that were being examined for evidence. Coral Gables police Chief Richard Naue said three men broke into the teller’s home, holding him and his father hostage for several hours. Two of the men allegedly drove the teller to the bank, while the third held the man’s father hostage. All three made a clean getaway. The alleged robbers never actually entered the bank. Naue said they sent the booby-trapped
teller inside to retrieve an undisclosed amount of cash. The branch manager, who was the only other employee there before the bank opened, then called police. The robbers apparently relied on the teller’s fear of a possible explosion and the potential danger to his father to ensure he would do their bidding inside the building. “It is an unusual event to have explosives strapped to a victim and sent in,” said Dena Choucair, assistant special agent in charge of the FBI’s Miami field office. There was nothing to link the robbery to others in the area, but investigators were pursuing all possible leads, Choucair said. Police did not immediately release the teller’s name, or officially clear him of wrongdoing, though he was described as a victim. A major South Florida thoroughfare, U.S. 1, was closed for hours in both directions at the
height of rush hour. Three local schools were on lockdown as a precaution and the University of Miami sent out a campuswide alert warning students and staff to avoid the area, although classes continued as usual. The incident began early Friday with a home invasion at an apartment complex in the suburb of Kendall, where the bank teller lived, said FBI spokeswoman Judy Orihuela. The robbers allegedly fled in a stolen red 1998 Ford Mustang, license tag R958DY. Initial reports that there were hostages in the bank were unfounded, but the incident triggered a massive police response because of the possible explosive. Only the teller and the branch manager were inside the bank. Bank of America said in a statement that “the safety of our associates is our highest priority and Bank of America is working closely with law enforcement to assist in the situation.”
FBI searches several anti-war activists’ homes MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The FBI said it searched eight addresses in Minneapolis and Chicago as part of a terrorism investigation Friday. Warrants suggest agents were looking for connections between local anti-war activists and terrorist groups in Colombia and the Middle East. FBI spokesman Steve Warfield told The Associated Press agents served six warrants in Minneapolis and two in Chicago. “These were search warrants only,” Warfield said. “We’re not anticipating any arrests at this time. They’re seeking evidence relating to activities concerning the material support of terrorism.” The homes of longtime Minneapolis anti-war activists Mick Kelly, Jess Sundin and Meredith Aby were among those searched, they said. All three were subpoenaed to appear before a federal grand jury in Chicago: Aby on Oct. 5, Sundin on Oct. 12 and Kelly on Oct. 19. “The FBI is harassing anti-war organizers and leaders, folks who opposed U.S. intervention in the Middle East and Latin America,” Kelly said before agents confiscated his cell phone. Sundin said she believes the searches are connected with the Minnesota Anti-War Committee’s opposition to U.S. military aid to Colombia and Israel, as well as its opposition to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Warfield said he couldn’t comment on whose homes were searched or give details on why because it’s an ongoing investigation. “There’s no imminent threat to the community,” he said. The searches were first reported by the Star Tribune. The warrant for Kelly’s home, provided by his attorney, sought evidence on travel he did as part of his work for the Freedom Road Socialist Organization and information on any travel to Colombia, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Syria or Israel. The warrant for Sundin’s home was similar but included a slightly different list of targeted groups. Kelly’s warrant also said agents sought information on contact with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and Hezbollah. The U.S. government considers those three groups terrorist organizations. “It appears to be a fishing expedition,” said Kelly’s attorney, Ted Dooley. “It seems like they’re casting a huge seine or net into the political sea and see what they can drag up on shore and dry out. There’s no rhyme or reason to it in a free society.”
Privacy, please! Create a space free from prying eyes
(MS) – Admit it. You’ve got a stash of crossword puzzles and old magazines stashed away in your bathroom for those times when you want to escape the world. If you’re like many people, you may also have scented candles and your favorite CDs in there to help you unwind. However, can you truly relax in your bathroom when there’s a constant concern for privacy? The answer comes in cocooning yourself within a space that prevents peeping eyes from invading your private time. Savvy homeowners have found that using acrylic block windows and door inserts help protect their privacy in the most private room in the home. “The bathroom is an oasis that should have natural sunlight that creates a warm, inviting setting,” says Roger Murphy with Hy-Lite, a U.S. Block Windows Company. “The old days of retreating to a dark cave-like bathroom are gone. Now
homeowners create their own escape by including durable acrylic block products in their bathrooms to energize the room while retaining their privacy.” Available in both operable and stationary units, acrylic block windows are 70 percent lighter in weight than installed glass block units. They come in traditional window styles along with decorative geometric styles. Frosted wave, solar and crisscross patterns molded within the block offer the most privacy in a room. For the bathroom door, an acrylic block door insert transforms ordinary doors into distinctive design elements within the home. The units can be installed into a standard interior door in less than an hour. For more information on transforming your home with pre-assembled acrylic block windows and door inserts, visit www.hy-lite.com. Acrylic block windows create a private bathroom retreat.
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Use the right tools for autumn to-do lists Ask any homeowner and he or she is bound to have a to-do list of little chores around the house that need to get done. These tasks are made much easier with the right tools. Depending on individual skill level, many homeowners already have basic tools on hand, such as hammers and screwdrivers. Others may have a more extensive collection of tools available for projects, such as saws, sanders and electric drills. For homeowners who don’t have certain tools, there may be no need to purchase new ones for specific projects. Many tools can be rented, such as floor sanders, carpet cleaners, saws and others. Find out if items can be borrowed from friends or family members -- and whether they might want to help with certain tasks. Before any project is started, homeowners should take inventory of what they have and what they will need to complete a project. Taking shortcuts can lead to frustration and more money spent fixing mistakes. Make a list and have all of the gear available and ready for use. Here are some common projects and the tools that will be needed. * Gutter cleaning: Cooler weather means leaves and debris will collect in gutters and downspouts. A sturdy ladder, gloves, garden hose, small shovel, and bucket will be needed to clear out the debris. Be sure the
ladder is placed so that it is on level ground. * Cleaning siding: A rented power washer can make quick work of cleaning grimy siding and hard-toreach windows. * Landscape clean-up: Now may be the time to pull out whithered plants and put away lawn furniture. Many homeowners like to prune shrubs and trees before the cold weather sets in. A hedge trimmer can quickly shape shrubbery. An auger can help dig up dead annuals and clean out planting beds. Rent a wood chipper to make mulch out of felled tree branches. * Painting: When cooler weather arrives, homeowners tend to look inside for projects. Painting is a popular way to spruce up rooms with little financial investment. Rollers, brushes, paint trays, masking tape, edgers, and drop cloths will be needed for the task. * Flooring: Perhaps installing a new floor is on the to-do list. Many laminate and vinyl products make it easy for homeowners to do the work themselves. A more extensive project, such as installation of tile or hardwood, can be done by a contractor. Flooring needs may require a power saw or razor for cutting the flooring -- depending on the material. Other tools include adhesive, spacers, measuring tape, knee pads, eye protection, and clean-up materials.
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FALL HOME 2010
Make gutter cleaning safer and easier (MS) – Nobody enjoys gutter cleaning. Yet it’s much more important than many homeowners think. Rain flowing over windows, doors, and siding can rot fascia as well as door and window framing. It can erode the soil around your home and damage its foundation, and also cause a wet basement, mold, and mildew. To help keep gutters operating properly and to protect your investment, try these tips: 1. Think Safety First. Always use a solid, quality ladder to reach your gutters. Safety glasses and gloves are a good idea, too. And watch out for power lines. 2. Use the Right Tools for the Job. In addition to need-
ing something to contain gutter debris, you’ll also need a tool to scoop it out. The Gutter Getter Scoop from Working Products, Inc. is a good option. It’s the only flexible scoop shaped to fit all gutters, plus it will keep your hands away from the debris. 3. Don’t Over-reach. Overreaching can destabilize your ladder and cause you to fall. Instead, consider using a special tool to extend your reach. The Gutter Grabber is a cleaning tool on an extension pole that lets you clean up to 18 feet of gutter without moving your ladder. 4. Check the Downspouts, Too. If the spout is clogged, a coat hanger or the handle of your Gutter Grabber can help get the debris out of the spout.
Then, use a garden hose to flush out any remaining debris. For stubborn clogs, it may be necessary to remove the downspout and back flush it with the hose. Covering your downspout with a strainer such as the Gutter Getter Big Top Downspout Strainer will help reduce future clogging, too. 5. Clean Gutters Anytime They Need It. Most homeowners know they need to clean their gutters in the fall. But once you understand the importance of gutters, you’ll know why its vital to clean them out anytime they get full. To protect the value of your home, keep your gutters clean throughout the year. Gutter Getter products are available at ACE Hardware.
Autumn leaf clean-up The autumn foliage can be beautiful to admire. However, once the trees are past their peak and begin to drop their leaves, autumn can mean lots of yard work for homeowners. A mature tree can have more than 200,000 leaves, most of which will fall to the ground when the cooler weather arrives. Multiply that amount by the number of trees on the property, and one can see what a task removing leaves can be. Depending on the size of a person’s property, leaf removal can be an all-day project. However, when done right, one ensures the lawn underneath the leaves continues to thrive and will be in a better position to ride out the winter. For most, a human-powered rake is the best tool for removing leaves. While blowers might seem quicker, they can simply disperse the leaves instead of congre-
gate them for easier disposal. What’s more, blowers can be noisy and distribute fuel emissions into the air. It is important to rake deep enough to disturb the thatch or dried up grass and other debris that can form in the lawn. This helps prevent the lawn from suffocation or discoloration. Leaves can be gathered and packed into biodegradeable bags and brought to the local recycling center. They also can be broken down and used in compost. Leaves on their own do not make ideal organic material, so it’s best if they’re mixed into a compost pile to generate that “black gold” plants love. If there are not many leaves on the property, a lawnmower can be pushed over the leaves to break them up into food for the lawn. However, large quantities of leaves should be raked and removed.
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Does your driveway deserve a makeover?
Homeowners often look for ways to improve their homes. While many homeowners have visions of refurbished kitchens and brand new bathrooms dancing in their heads, smaller jobs can also give a home a new and improved look. One such job is redoing the driveway. While it might not be as glamorous as a new kitchen or creating a home theater, redoing the driveway can give a home’s exterior a decidedly different look. Those considering a new driveway should carefully consider the different materials available
before getting to work. * Gravel. Gravel driveways provide a more historical feel, one that harkens homeowners back to the days of horse-drawn carriages. Those who want to add a touch of yesteryear to their home’s exterior might want to consider a gravel driveway, which is not only a more classical look, but, in many instances, a more affordable one as well. * Asphalt. Many homeowners choose asphalt driveways because of their ease of maintenance and cost effectiveness. Contractors are used
to installing asphalt driveways, and many DIYers can even do the job themselves. * Cobblestone or bluestone. Homeowners with deep pockets and the environment on the brain might want to consider cobblestone or bluestone for their next driveway. Both cobblestone and bluestone are environmentally friendly, but they’re also expensive. What’s more, driveways made of cobblestone and bluestone are prone to weeds and will require resealing during their lifespan. * Concrete. Concrete driveways,
like asphalt, often make parents cringe. In spite of their aesthetic appeal, Moms and Dads often look ahead to nasty spills taken by kids on concreate driveways, which can also prove tough to clean, as they’re prone to stains. * Brick. Another expensive but very pleasing driveway material is brick. Labor costs make brick driveways among the more expensive to install. However, homeowners with brick driveways typically find the driveway becomes a talking point and the envy of neighbors.
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Luxury home decor begins on the floor
(MS) – While big-ticket renovations may not fit your budget these days, there are still plenty of improvements that can offer a dramatic impact without emptying your wallet. “Start from the ground up when considering cost-effective changes that make a big impact,” says Linda Jacobs, a design expert from Nourison, a leading manufacturer of quality area rugs and broadloom. “Cosmetic changes such as a beautiful area rug on the floor can give the impression that you’ve altered your entire living space. Available in any price range, a new rug can instantly transform a room.” Additionally, Jacobs offers the following checklist for home decor chic on a budget: * Use area rugs to separate spaces or tie rooms together where large expanses of hardwood floors do not make for a cozy, inviting space. Using a larger area rug can make a space appear larger. * Use an area rug on top of a carpet. Create a striking focal point in a wall-to-wall carpeted room with contrasting color area rugs strategically placed in a room. * Experiment with color. Choose your favorite color palette. Once your rug is in place, you’ll have several colors to use to match when introducing small accent pieces throughout your room. * Texture, Texture, Texture. Even solid colors can become interesting
because of their texture. Natural wools from flat-weave to plush, wool blended with pure silk or today’s high tech synthetics, plus shags and novelty yarns are just some of the many choices of constructions with different textures. Additionally, many of today’s best handmade and even machine-made area rugs feature hand carving for additional textural appeal. * Don’t be afraid of patterns. Adding geometric patterns can take a traditional setting and make it appear more modern, while floral patterns and Persian designs have a more traditional appeal. In today’s fashion forward rug selections, many of the traditional patterns are revitalized in newer color palettes so a traditional rug can have a totally new appeal. Luxurious wall-to-wall carpeting also completely changes any space. Nourison has unique hand-carved wool and wool blend carpets in patterns that are truly extraordinary, offering three-dimensionality in patterns unlike most ordinary carpets. Creative use of area rugs and carpets can replace costly renovations for totally new looks throughout your home. Nourison offers a variety of collections available in patterns and Special to The Daily Courier colors that complement all types of design styles. Visit www.nourison. A new area rug or carpet can make a dramatic change to any room. These products from Nourison’s Tropics collection (left) and Grand Textures collection com for design ideas and use the (right) are examples of how to infuse color, texture and design into your decor. dealer locator to find a store near you.
Create an outdoor living space that will get good use
Many homeowners think an outdoor living space is one that can only be used during the warm-weather months. However, if done right, individuals can enjoy outdoor rooms for much of the year. Creating a comfortable, intimate and private outdoor space offers a spot to which a person can retire after a long day -- especially a person who enjoys the delights of Mother Nature. Outdoor rooms can be customized depending on the space one has, meaning homeowners or renters with any size yard or
patio area can enjoy an outdoor room. Starting the project first requires determining where the outdoor space will be situated. Most people prefer to keep it close to the house for easy access. It’s also important to consider how many seasons will be enjoyed outdoors. This will determine the accessories needed. For example, those who want to stretch outdoor living into the late autumn may want to invest in a chiminea or outdoor fireplace to provide a focal point and warm place
to converge when the weather is brisk. Those who only desire a summer area may want an arbor or pergola to keep the area cooler when the sun is scorching. Keep in mind that this area of the outdoors should be private; otherwise it probably won’t be used much. Plants, trellis, garden structures, and other elements can help to keep the area blocked off from prying eyes. Bamboo is a fast-growing grass that will make an effective privacy screen. Next, consider plants that
provide aesthetic appeal. If the outdoor room will be used for three seasons, use a variety of plants that will ensure blooms all year long. Consider plants that will feed wildlife and attract butterflies and birds. Greenery tends to create a relaxing space. Don’t forget a few evergreen shrubs or trees if the space will be enjoyed past the summer. Think about comfortable furniture to add to the space. Stores sell so many different varieties of outdoor furniture, from traditional patio
sets to chaises and sofas that rival ones that would normally be found indoors. Accessorize as one would inside, adding side tables, throw pillows (in weatherresistant fabrics) and ottomans. The goal is comfort and convenience. Don’t forget lighting. While there’s bound to be plenty of sunlight during the day, individuals who want to sit outdoors at night should think about wired or solar lighting. Candles or a fire in a fire pit also can provide ample illumination.
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4B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Saturday, September 25, 2010
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Exterior home essentials
(MS) – As a child, a large cardboard box with cut-out windows made a great playhouse. However, as you grew up, you wanted your home to have more appeal and real windows. After crossing the threshold to homeownership, it’s time to consider more than cardboard for your home’s exterior. “The outside of your house is much more than just a reflection of your lifestyle or the architectural design of the structure,” says Tina Mealer with Fypon(R). “Your home’s exterior has essential elements -- like siding, louvers, windows, a roof and doors -- that all join together to protect what’s inside your home.” Due to the fast-paced lives of many families, these days the exterior of the home needs to be especially easy to maintain. And, with severe weather cropping up in many areas along with the need for energyefficient products, the selection of your home’s exterior products is critical. “Think about your home from the top
down,” advises Mark Clement, carpenter and co-host of MyFixItUpLife.com website and radio show. “Start with the roof overhead that needs to protect your home from rain, sleet, snow, hail and even potential lightning strikes. Consider the stress factors placed on a roof over time plus the need for long-term durability. “After doing a vast amount of research, I chose maintenance-free DaVinci Roofscapes(R) slate synthetic roofing tiles for my own home. These eco-friendly roofing tiles have a 50-year warranty, are fire-resistant and can help many homeowners lower their homeowner insurance premiums. Once installed, I can practically forget about the roof for five decades -except for enjoying the way it looks!” Moving down the sides of the house, homeowners are often disappointed by paint that fades, flakes or chips. One company has developed an exterior paint that is warranted for 15 years against fading. NeverFade(TM) paint from APV
Engineered Coatings(R) can be applied to vinyl siding, PVC, wood, aluminum siding, stucco, masonry, and fiber cement surfaces. The top-quality paint resists mold, fungus, algae, flaking, chipping and staining, making it an essential exterior product for the home. The sun’s harmful rays can do more than fade the paint on a home -- they can enter a house through its windows. Unchecked, the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage carpeting and solar heat gain can cause energy bills to soar. Special to The Daily Courier Energy-efficient vinyl Easy-care products like vinyl windows and urethane millwork help a home look windows with highly great for years without maintenance hassles. protective LoE glass packages are vital to help reduce energy beautiful from both the and trim pieces that selection of hundreds costs. inside and outside of surround windows and of decorative and func“When we renovatour home. They were doors come in hundreds tional millwork pieces ed our 100+ year old a highly-efficient and of styles and sizes, to enhance our homes. home, we decided on attractive choice that allowing you to custom- As a bonus, rememENERGY STAR(R) provides us with both ize your home’s exterior. ber that the cardboard qualified vinyl wincomfort and peace-of“As children, we used house falls apart in dows,” says Clement. mind.” crayons to draw on the bad weather. Urethane “As a remodeling proAfter the structure cardboard houses we and PVC products, just fessional, I fully believe of your residence is in created,” says Mealer. like synthetic roof tiles that energy-efficient place, it’s time to take “As adults, we install and vinyl windows, are windows are a critical care of embellishments urethane products impervious to rain and investment for a home. that turn the house to create embellishhumidity, decay, rot and The Simonton wininto a home. Lowments. Actually, it’s termite infestations!” dows we installed promaintenance urethane much more fun to be a vide excellent thermal shutters, mouldings grown-up and have the performance and look
Do-it-yourself moving tips
Certain tasks in life are synonymous with stress. Moving is one of those tasks. For those moving themselves, there are ways to reduce that stress and make the process easier. Forty million people, or roughly 1 in 4 adults, in the United States move every year. On average, a person moves 11 times in his or her lifetime. Many people
choose to pack and move themselves rather than hire a moving service to save money. To make the most of the DIY move, follow these nine tips for success. 1. Start to gather boxes. Rather than purchase moving boxes, visit local businesses to collect boxes that are being discarded. Save boxes that have been shipped to the house
from items ordered online. The more boxes collected in advance, the earlier the packing process can start. Getting a decent head start helps eliminate some of the scheduling stress that comes with moving. 2. Get estimates from rental agencies. Call truck rental companies and list the dimension of the truck and
features desired, such as a lift gate. Compare the different prices and offers to determine which company provides the best deal. 3. Rent the largest truck available. It’s better to have room leftover in the truck than not enough room for everything. For those moving out of state or a great distance, rent a car trailer at the same
time so the car can be towed behind the moving truck. 4. Consider one of the storage/moving businesses. Today there are companies that will drop off a storage unit at the house and then store it at their warehouse. This enables homeowners to pack items not regularly used, store them for a few months, then have
the storage unit shipped to the new home when it’s time to unpack. 6. Move off-season. June and July are the most popular times of the year to move. Choosing a different month may save some money. 7. Keep boxes light. It’s better to have more boxes that are lighter weight than fewer that are much too heavy.
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The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Saturday, September 25, 2010 — 5B
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Budget-friendly paint projects to spruce up your home this fall
(MS) – Given the sluggish economy, now is not the time most of us want to spring for a costly remodeling project. But you don’t have to spend a lot of money to spruce up your home with paint. The nation’s number one do-ityourself project holds that title for a reason (two reasons, actually): Painting is easy and it’s inexpensive, making it just right for budget-minded consumers. What’s more, even small paint projects can greatly enhance the appearSpecial to The Star ance of your home. Here are some When working on the home, homeowners should always err on the side of caution quick ways to get a lot of mileage out to reduce their risk of injury. of a little paint, according to Debbie Zimmer, spokesperson for the Paint Quality Institute: Paint just an interior accent wall. Don’t have the time or energy to paint an entire room? Give the space an exciting new look by painting just one wall in a different color. A so-called accent wall can add visual interest to a room and introduce Tough economic times schooled in proper safe- goggles, dust masks or another hue into your color scheme. call for even tougher ty procedures or do not respirators, boots, and Paint the area above (or below) a measures -- and for know how to use tools gloves. chair rail. According to Zimmer, if many homeowners this correctly. This is a reci* Store chemicals in a your home is blessed with chair rails, means getting handspe for injury. locked cabinet or on a you don’t have to paint the entire on with home improveCommon injuries high shelf out of reach wall. “You can choose to repaint only ment projects. Although include: of children and pets. the wall area above the rail, or the DIY projects can save * falls from ladders or * Be cautious of power area below it,” says Zimmer. “It’s a money in theory, they scaffolding cords. Always unplug simple project that can dramatically also may result in a trip * hand and finger tools and turn off the to the hospital if safety injuries -- including switches when the item change the appearance of the room.” Paint the interior windows and precautions aren’t folamputation -- from is not in use. trim. Love your wall color, but still lowed. power saws and grind* Do not climb past yearn for a new look? Give the room According to recent er/sanders the top rung of ladders. a makeover by painting your winstatistics, 85 percent of * nail gun injuries; Do not use furniture or dows, molding, and trim. You’ll be homeowners are tacksince 1991, these injustacked items as a ladsurprised how different a room can ling projects around the ries have increased by der. look when you change the intensity house rather than hir200 percent * Jobs such as elecof color there. ing outside contractors. * eye injuries and trical work, roof work, Paint a room’s standout feature. In this difficult econobreathing difficulties gas projects, or major my, emergency rooms Homeowners should plumbing issues are are seeing an influx of consider the risks of better left to a skilled Did You Know? people coming in with improvements before contractor. While many in North America are injuries ranging from beginning. They should * Make sure drill bits aware of home price, some might be lacerations to puncture also take precautions to and saw blades are surprised to learn just how expensive wounds from nail guns. do improvements in the sharp. Dull tools can the continent’s most expensive homes John and Jane safest manner possible. result in injuries. are. According to Forbes.com, the most Do-It-Yourselfer has * Always read the * Keep fire extineasy access to homemanufacturers’ safety guishers and a good expensive home in North America is in improvement supplies information and usage first aid kit readily the ritzy resort town of Bridgehampton, and tools at the local guidelines for any tools available at all times. home center. He or she before the are put to There is no cost savalso may be inspired use. ings that make risking by any of the myriad * Turn off electrical a disability worth it. If shows on television current to rooms and a project is beyond an instructing individuoutlets prior to doing individual’s scope of als to give renovations any electrical repairs. ability, hire a profesa try. However, many * Wear proper safety sional instead. homeowners are not equipment, including
How to avoid do-ityourself project injuries
Did You Know?
Renters may feel they have limited options when it comes to making changes around their apartment. In many cases, modifications to the space are governed by what the landlord will allow and what is stated in the tenant’s lease. Renters may be able to make minor renovations and changes to the space. This
can include patching and painting walls in a neutral color, or white if the landlord prefers. If the carpeting is in bad shape, it may be able to be steam-cleaned or replaced. The renter may do so at his or her expense, or a portion of the renovation may be covered by the landlord. It is always adviseable to consult with the landlord before beginning any project.
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Play up what’s special about a room by painting it a different color. This could be a fireplace surround, a curved archway, the backs of built-in bookshelves or cabinets, or something else. Using a strong “punch” color will draw immediate attention to your standout feature. Paint the front door. Studies have shown that visitors get their first impression about a home from the condition of the front entrance, according to Zimmer. A freshly painted door helps ensure that first impression will be favorable. Paint just a few exterior architectural details. Even if you don’t have to paint your home exterior for maintenance reasons, consider changing the appearance of your home by painting a few architectural details. Shutters are good candidates. “But if you’re lucky enough to own a house with ornamental fretwork, call attention to the trim by painting it a strong or vibrant color that contrasts with your walls,” Zimmer recommends. Whether you try one of these quick and easy do-it-yourself projects, or take on more ambitious home painting, Zimmer advises that you always use a top quality 100 percent acrylic latex paint. These paints have superior “hiding” capability when painting over dark colors, they are stain- and mildew-resistant, many function as both primer and paint, and best of all ... they offer tremendous durability, so your paint job will continue to look great for years to come! For more ideas on budget-friendly do-it-yourself painting projects, visit www.paintquality.com.
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Boyfriend puts an end to the kissing Dear Abby: My boyfriend recently started turning away when I try to kiss him. When I asked him why, he explained that he has developed into a “germaphobe.” In the beginning of our relationship we never had this problem. What is happening? — Never Been Kissed, Lately Dear Never Been: Your boyfriend may be embarrassed to tell you that your breath is unpleasant. Or he may be trying to distance himself romantically. I recommend you ask him directly if either of these could account for the change in his behavior. If the answer is no and he really has developed a phobia about germs, then you’ll have to decide if a kissless romance is enough for you. Dear Abby: I have this friend, “Miranda.” We share a lot of interests and I think we have the potential to be something amazing. I’m not a shy guy, but when I’m around her, I can’t put my thoughts into words. We will graduate from high school this year, and I’m afraid to lose touch with her and blow my chances of making our friendship progress. Any advice on what to do would be wonderful. — Missing Out Dear Missing Out: At this point in your lives it would be premature to declare undying love. But it would be nice if you told Miranda that you think she’s a special person and
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you’d like to stay in touch regardless of what directions your lives take you. That’s a nonthreatening, huge compliment. And even if you haven’t dated, she may be open to the idea of keeping up the contact. You’ll never know if you don’t try. Dear Abby: My husband of 20 years has always exaggerated and embellished things. It doesn’t matter what subject, the unvarnished version is never good enough. The other day we “discussed” why it takes my son and me only 15 to 20 minutes to get to a nearby town, while he is adamant that it takes him a halfhour to 45 minutes. Mind you, this is driving the same route and obeying the same speed limits. I asked him how that could be. His answer? “Because you guys drive the SUV and I drive the little Ford Festiva.” Huh? I’m no brainiac, but how can the size of the vehicle make that much difference when you’re going the same route and speed? — Exasperated Dear Exasperated: It can’t. And after 20 years of marriage to your husband, you should know better. (Could he be making a pit stop?)
Dealing with motion sickness Dear Dr. Gott: Please tell your reader about Sea Bands. They really work. My local doctors are even giving them to chemo patients, pregnant women suffering from morning sickness and patients suffering from postoperative sickness. Dear Dr. Gott: I guess you don’t have motion sickness. In my opinion, the worst thing you could have a kid do is look out the side window of the car. Watching the trees and things flash by would always set me off as a child, whereas looking out the windshield was fine. The best thing that helped me was having the window down and the air blowing directly on my face. Even now, if I become queasy in an airplane, adjusting the vent to blow onto my face takes care of it. Dear Dr. Gott: Your suggestions for the carsick child are a bit off. Looking out the side window will make the child sicker. Take it from someone who knows. A better suggestion would be to have the child
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ride in the middle of the back seat, where he or she can look straight ahead or up at the sky. A cool vent blowing on the child will also help. What helps me and my son the most (as we both suffer from this) is quiet music in the background with no talking. It often puts my son to sleep. We have also had success with using baby Vicks under the nose, a little swig of ginger ale before or during the ride and soda crackers, as well. Stimulation is not good, in my opinion, so the car should be kept quieter with a source of fresh air. Driving at night also reduces the amount of visual stimulation, reducing the sensation.
IN THE STARS Your Birthday, Sept. 25; Some excellent changes could be in the works. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Forgo talking about your family run-ins. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - Someone with whom you’ve had personal problems might start to get chummy with a buddy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - Take care not to place a friend or yourself in an awkward position. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Spend time participating in some kind of lighthearted activity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - Take it easy and don’t make life a winor-lose situation. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - Bear in mind that sometimes people start voicing crazy things just to hear themselves talk. ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Think before you speak. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - If you can’t stand to lose, don’t engage in any competitive sport. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - No matter how angry you might be at the moment, do not get into any heated disagreement. CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Don’t expect a partnership arrangement to work out well. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) If you must work on a complex commercial endeavor, be extra patient and diligent. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - You might feel you have a lot to tell your friends, but be careful you don’t end up dominating.
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Pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 44A, various items of personal property contained in warehouse numbers: B-7, C-13, C-19, G-10, H-1, H-14 and K-2 will be sold at public auction at Rutherford Self Storage on Tryon Road, Rutherfordton at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 9, 2010. Rutherford Self Storage 501 Hwy 108 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 828-287-4945
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the estate of DOROTHY M. DAVIS of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said DOROTHY M. DAVIS to present them to the undersigned on or before the 11th day of December, 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 11th day of September, 2010. Billy C. Davis, Executor PO Box 269 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 PUBLIC NOTICE The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project at Lake Lure Classical Academy is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that Lake Lure Classical Academy proposes for Federal funding for the 2010-2011 School Year. Interested persons are encouraged to review amendments to the Project and make comments concerning the implementation of special education under this Federal Program. All comments will be considered prior to submission of the amended Project to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in Raleigh, North Carolina. The IDEA-Part B Project is open to the public for review and comments during the week of September 27-September 30, 2010 at 2520 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC 28746. Please contact Ms. Caroline Upchurch at (828) 625-9292 regarding this matter.
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0675
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of WILLIAM MICHAEL JEFFRIES of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said WILLIAM MICHAEL JEFFRIES to present them to the undersigned on or before the 4th day of December, 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 4th day of September, 2010.
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of PAUL KOONE of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said PAUL KOONE to present them to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of December, 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 18th day of September, 2010.
Susan Jeffries Laney, Administrator 198 Morgan Street Forest City, NC 28043
Dianne K. Shepherd, Executor 629 Lake Drive Rockwell, NC 28138
8B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Saturday, September 25, 2010 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Administrator CTA of the estate of DORIS M. MICK of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said DORIS M. MICK to present them to the undersigned on or before the 11th day of December, 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 11th day of September, 2010.
Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of ADEN ADAM SMITH of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said ADEN ADAM SMITH to present them to the undersigned on or before the 4th day of December, 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 4th day of September, 2010.
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of EDITH G. SHEHAN of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said EDITH G. SHEHAN to present them to the undersigned on or before the 11th day of December, 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 11th day of September, 2010.
John Curtis Mick, Jr., Administrator CTA PO Box 463 Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Norma Jean Parker, Administrator 1302 Freeman Road Bostic, NC 28018
Anne B. Oakman, Executor PO Box 483 Spindale, NC 28160
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