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Depot property dispute unsettled

A Marine’s Story

n Mediation fails, leaving parties eying court action

Dead child’s mom described as neglectful

By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Daily Courier Staff Writer

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Gunnery Sgt. Michael Barrett, 35, (far right) with his Marines just before departing for night patrol in Iraq.

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DEATHS Forest City

Ruby Kozik

By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer

FOREST CITY — When Gunnery Sgt. Michael Barrett, 35, stood to address the Marine Corps JROTC at R-S Central High School Saturday night for the 235th birthday ball for the Marines, his appearance was nothing short of a miracle.

Among the proudest in the audience was his own father, Sgt. Major Donald Barrett of Rutherfordton, instructor with the R-S Central JROTC. Five years ago on Sept. 29, 2004, Barrett was on duty as a military police officer in Iraq, when he and his team were responding to a possible roadside bomb that had detonated in place.

They were on the way back to the camp when their vehicle was struck by another roadside bomb. Barrett was sitting in the front passenger seat and sustained the most severe injuries.

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Guest of Honor Gunnery Sgt. Michael F. Barrett, USMC speaking at the Marines birthday ball at R-S Central High School Saturday night.

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Chimney Rock named top state attraction FOREST CITY — Chimney Rock State Park was recognized as the Attraction of the Year recently by the North Carolina Travel Industry Association.

NCTIA has recognized tourism leadership for the past 55 years, but its Attraction of the Year Award has only

been presented to two other institutions — the N.C. Museum of Art and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The purpose of this award is to recognize a North Carolina visitor attraction that exemplifies excellence, innovation and sets the standard for an exceptional

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visitor experience. The visitor attraction must also work with their industry partners to cooperatively market their community and to enhance the well being of the destination.

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SPINDALE — Developer Frank Canale insists that part of the old railroad depot owned by the town extends over his property line, while the town board disagres. And mediation efforts have failed to make either party change their mind or compromise.

“We will be going to trial soon,” Canale said. “The town has already spent thousands of taxpayer dollars on a case where they are clearly wrong. I’m just amazed to see them keep wasting money like this and as a taxpayer, it makes me sad.”

But Town Attorney John Crotts said Spindale is not going to change its position.

“It is our contention that the depot building does not encroach on Mr. Canale’s property,” Crotts said. “And we have no intention of altering that position.

Mediation efforts were unsuccessful and so we will be going to trial at the earliest possible date.”

The dispute with the town goes back to 2007, when Canale purchased a lot neighboring the old depot building. The developer contacted the town and the board initially agreed to sell Canale the depot property.

Commissioners voted to declare the area a special economic development zone.

But at their September 2008 meeting the town board told Canale they had changed their mind, due in part to Canale’s suggestion that he pay for the property sale in a 36-month installment plan. But the issue of encroachment was not resolved.

During the initial discussions of the depot building property, town officials were insistent that the depot building was not sitting on Canale’s lot. But Canale

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Justin Kirkus from The Great Treasure Hunt examines a Gibson guitar. The appraisers for the show had made offers on coins, musical instruments and other collectibles on Tuesday. This Gibson was about 30 years old and valued at about $1,600.

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FOREST CITY — One man’s trash is another man’s treasure and appraisers from The Great Treasure Hunt are hunting for both at their show in the Ramada Inn now until Saturday afternoon.

“We’ve seen coins, jewelry, statues, musical instruments, watches, and all kinds of things,” said Justin Kirkus, an appraiser with the store out of Kernsville. “People have brought us many things so far and we’ve been making offers.”

The group got off to a rocky start when some local officials said they couldn’t buy scrap jewelry without a permit. But Kirkus explained the store in Kernsville had all the necessary state licenses and Please see Treasure, Page 5A

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Members of the Monday and Tuesday construction crews receive a standing ovation (above) at Monday night’s Habitat for Humanity Annual Partnership Dinner at First Baptist Church, Forest City. “It’s about helping people,” Billy Honeycutt (right) told a group of volunteers at the Habitat for Humanity dinner Monday.

Habitat for Humanity celebrates successful year

By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer

FOREST CITY —Nineteen family members received a standing ovation Monday night at the annual Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity partnership dinner.

The mothers and their children are the 2009 Partner Families and are occupying or will soon occupy their new homes built by habitat volunteers across the county.

Habitat has reached its 2009 construction goal of building five new homes. All five families will be in their new homes for Christmas.

Partner families were formally introduced by Carolyn Killian, who said working with the families during the past year was a worthwhile project and a “year well spent.”

Those families are Brenda Gleen and her children, Ivana and Mikala; Latasha Hampton and her children, Raheem, Kiana and Kahaji; Sharon Harmon and her children, Jarvis, Jessica and Jasmine; Carol Hines and her children, James, Arthur and Cedric; and Wanda Twitty and her children, Shalonda, Shaquisha and

Shaquan. The homes were constructed in Forest City and Rutherfordton and most of the families are already in their homes. Everyone will be in by Christmas.

The Rev. Billy Honeycutt, president of Rutherford Housing Partnership and director of Green River Baptist Association, was guest speaker and addressed the group on “Volunteers.”

“Volunteers make a difference in the lives of people,” he said. “It is all about helping people.”

He took each letter of the word “Volunteer” and shared his thoughts about being a volunteer.

“V” “O” is for varied opportunities; “L” is for laughter; “U” is for unending; “N” is for new skills; “T” is for therapy or therapeutic; “E” is for energizing “E” is for enriching and R” is for rewards.

Honeycutt said the rewards come from knowing a person is helping another; volunteers are enriched by the people they meet while doing volunteer work. “You would have never met them had it not been for volunteers,” he said.

He said when a person volunteers, he or she receives energy just knowing they did

Fiddlers coming this week to Ellenboro

ELLENBORO— The 18th annual Fiddlers’ and Ellenboro Bluegrass Convention will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, at 6:30 p.m., at the Ellenboro School Gymtorium, 813 Piney Mountain Church Road, Ellenboro.

Plenty of concessions will be for sale and musicians will have CDs for sale.

Adult admission is $7; children $1; and under 10 free.

A barbecue supper will be served from 4 p.m. until in the school cafeteria. Adults, $8; 6-12 years, $5; and 5 years and under, free.

There will be winners for first, second and third place bands: $400, $200 and $100.

Prizes for best instruments, will be $40 first place; second place, $20; and third place, $15.

Trophies for best band, best banjo, best fiddle, best mandolin, best guitar, best bass, best dobro and best vocalist, will also be awarded.

All proceeds will benefit Colfax Free Fair Exhibits.

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something for someone and it was time well spent; and volunteering provides therapy for a weary or stressed person; a volunteer learns new skills by watching others on the job or they hone their own skills.

Honeycutt said there will always be a need for volunteers. “The needs and issues in our community that need support of people to volunteer are unending,” he said.

Volunteers today are teaching younger generations of the necessity to volunteer.

Being a volunteer opens many opportunities and a volunteer has an opportunity to laugh a lot.

He said when the volunteers, Women Roofers, get on a house to put on a roof, “I can tell you there is a lot of laughter.”

The women roofed two Habitat houses in 2009 and helped roof several RHP projects during the year.

Honeycutt said even if a person feels he or she can’t volunteer due to certain physical limitations, everyone can still do something.

He recalled May 2008 when he sustained a serious injury and for more than a year was on a walker and his

volunteering efforts were almost impossible. But he said he discovered one day although he couldn’t actually do the work, he could be a part of helping others do a work. “You can still do something for someone.

“It is not about you or me.

It’s about helping others,” he said.

Habitat’s volunteers and staff members were introduced and officers were approved during the annual business meeting conducted

by Hazel Cook, president.

Others officers are Bob Bourne, vice president; John Moore, treasurer; Carolyn Bridges, secretary; and Richard Williams, executive VP. Also re-elected to serve four year terms were Bob Bourne, Gary Bridges, Charles Yelton and Marcus White.

Other board members are Fred Bayley, Jerry Jones, Carolyn Killian, Bill Lewis, Spencer Price, Robert Robinson, Hobart Rogers, John Stroud, Bruce Waddingham and C. T. Wright.

Honorary board members are Jimmy Dancy, Julia Hensley, Robert Mebane, the

Rev. Vernon Stutzman, Dick Wilkins and Ernest Yelton.

Habtiat’s Executive Director Sally Norman is retiring at the end of the year and Allyson Shroyer, development director, has been named the new director.

Clarence Campbell is the construction coordinator and Wanda Harris is ReStore Manager.

Since its beginning here in 1988, Habitat for Humanity has put more than 50 Rutherford County families who could not obtain a home by conventional financing means into new houses. The organization does this by building affordable homes — typically 3-bedroom, 1,180-square-feet — with totally vounteer labor. Thus, the new owner buys the house for only the cost of the land and materials. And Habitat homeowners must also volunteer their labor to build the house. This “sweat equity” entitles them to an interest-free mortgage, which is repaid over 15 to 20 years. The mortgage payments are used by Habitat to build future houses.

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

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utherford County’s Habitat for Humanity chapter held its annual partnership dinner Monday night and celebrated another successful year.

The local Habitat teams have already met their goal for 2009 with five houses constructed. The partner families will all be in their new homes by Christmas.

Since it was organized in 1988, the county Habitat group has completed construction on more than 50 homes.

That means there are more than 50 families who have been given the chance at realizing the dream of home ownership thanks to the efforts of the dedicated volunteers of Habitat.

The beauty of the Habitat program is that it involves the family in the effort to build the home it will occupy and uses the proceeds from their interestfree mortgages to pay for the construction of new homes.

In Rutherford County, the Habitat for Humanity program has had a tremendous run of success thanks to the efforts of its volunteers and the support of the community.

Here’s wishing that combination will have many more years and many more successful projects building dreams for county families.

Our readers’ views Offers more regarding use of county cars To the editor: This letter is in response to Mr. Grant’s letter os 11-05-09, “Says county could save on vehicle costs.” I agree completely with Mr. Grant. Every county department needs to investigate any and all ways to save money.

First, let me apologize to the majority of the deputies who are doing a good job and ethically performing their job duties. Like the old saying, “one bad apple spoils the entire bushel.” This is directed toward the bad apples.

Where can you locate a list of the names of the sheriff’s department employees assigned to the 116 vehicles listed as being assigned to the sheriff’s department? I would like to see this list broken down by driver, make, model, year and mileage of all the vehicles. Although I understand the thought process of “having a patrol car parked in the neighborhood” as a deterrent to crime, are there any statistics to back this up? On the Sheriff’s department Web page, the patrol unit lists 6 deputies on 4 shifts. That equals 24.

As far as the county deputies using the patrol cars for personal use, here are more examples of misuse of county vehicles: n A county officer was observed at a local school picking up his children. These children were buckled into the back seat. Are the county patrol cars equipped with booster or child safety seats? Or, not only using the county vehicle for personal use, was he also violating the “child restraint law?” n Have seen females riding in the front passenger seat of county patrol vehicles. Could they be wives, children, girlfriends, informants or plain clothes officers?

n Have see county patrol cars parked at churches during non church hours. Uniformed officers seen coming from the fellowship hall. n Have seen as many as three county patrol cars parked at a private residence with the officers out of their vehicles, sitting in rocking chairs on the porch, just rocking away, having conversation with resident. n Regularly see patrol cars parked at different fire departments with the officers sitting in the vehicle using their cell phone.

If the sheriff’s department could control the personal use and/or unauthorized use of the county vehicles, along with a more efficient method of utilizing vehicles, thousands of taxpayer dollars could be saved. Maybe after the vehicles are publicly accounted for, there will be enough vehicles available for a taxi service for the county taxpayers.

Maybe the sheriff’s department needs to add the word ethical to the sheriff’s mission statement.

Be sure to provide the bad apples a definition of ethical.

G.W. Jones Forest City

Says church must get with the move of God To the editor: Recently I had lunch with a local pastor. During the course of the conversation, I was asked to help start a new church.

After some consideration, I have arrived at the following conclusion: Rutherford County does not need another church. I would, however, like to unite “the church” into a “move of God.” Then the big question hit me. If the church is unable to discern the move of God, how are we going to take hold and usher in a

genuine move of God? Several years ago, I received a letter soliciting funds from Os Hillman, International Workplace Ministries. In this letter, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association was reported as having identified 54 moves of God worldwide. This raises the question, what is the criteria to be recognized as a “move of God?” The BGEA went on to say the faith and work or workplace movement was one of the top four. Then, of course, the question arises, what is the criteria to position one move of God above another?

Consider this, was there any move of God more important at the time of Moses — Operation Exodus — “Let My People Go;” or Elijah — Operation Big G — “If God be God, serve Him and Him only;” or Jesus Christ — Operation Holy Invasion — God in the Flesh.” All three of these moves of God can be defined as Biblical epochs — a paradigm shift — a new model.

When it comes to a move of God, it doesn’t get any bigger than epochs. The world stage is being set for yet another fourth and final Biblical epoch.

Unfortunately the church here is constrained by their tunnel vision, unable or unwilling to discern the move of God that has been knocking on their door for 18 years now. If we do not judge the move of God — the move of God will judge us.

In that same letter from the BGEA, Dr. Henry Blackaby was quoted as saying, “God is rallying His troops together as no other time in history. God is up to something.” Now, I have already told you what that something is, what I haven’t told is it starts here!

Richard Del Ammons Rutherfordton

Are lobbyists just lobbyists? Apply ‘but-for’ test RALEIGH — A few years ago, the North Carolina legislature decided that lobbyists and those who employ them must report lobbying expenses.

The state already had a requirement that lobbying expenses be reported, but a loophole made the rule largely toothless.

Looking at today’s lobbying expense reports, filed with the Secretary of State’s office, you still won’t find a pile of expenses filed by the hundreds of lobbyists registered in the state.

There are a couple of reasons for the zeros.

First, legislators approved a gift ban that prevents the kind of small group or oneon-one wining and dining that used to take place in Raleigh, when some lobbyists

Today in North Carolina Scott Mooneyham

plied a few legislators with fancy steakhouse dinners.

The wining and dining isn’t done.

Legislative receptions, with shrimp and other finger food, are still allowed under certain circumstances, the biggest being that large groups or even the general public is invited.

So, some of the lines on those reports aren’t blank.

Another reason you won’t find lots of companies employing lobbyists racking up six-figure expenses is

because of interpretations by the State Ethics Commission about what exactly constitutes lobbying.

Last year, the commission ruled that companies don’t necessarily have to report all of a lobbyist’s salary. When a lobbyist has responsibilities other than trying to persuade legislators to vote for or against legislation to benefit their clients, then the percentage of their salaries that doesn’t involve lobbying can be deducted.

The ruling makes sense in some instances.

For example, someone who heads up a trade association, representing companies in the same line of business, will typically do more than lobby.

But a more recent ruling by the State Ethics

Commission could portend more reporting by companies that employ lobbyists.

The September ruling examined the question of whether the a lobbyist’s time spent developing legislative strategy, as opposed directly lobbying or following the legislative process, should be considered a lobbying expense.

The commission came up with a “but-for” test to answer the question. But for the effort to lobby legislators, would these activities be taking place?

The answer seems obvious.

But the interpretation raises the possibility of another test that ought to be put to the firms employing lobbyists: But for the need for lobbying the North Carolina

General Assembly, would you be employing a lobbyist?

If the answer is no, then shouldn’t the entire lobbyist’s salary be reported as a lobbying expense?

The answer isn’t always no.

As stated, some registered lobbyists do more than lobbying.

But when companies report just a fraction of the salaries of people who essentially live in the Legislative Building when the legislature is in session, the current rules and interpretations may not be sufficient.

A but-for test would seem to be in line for more than just the activities of lobbyists.

Scott Mooneyham is executive director of The Capital News Service.

The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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FOREST CITY – The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a missing juvenile who was last seen Nov. 13.

According to a release from Det. Sgt. Leon Godlock, Brittany Shires, 15, ran away from R-S Central High School and has not been heard from. She may have been seen Monday at a coffee shop in Morganton, but that could not be confirmed, Godlock said. It is believed Shires could

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pointed to a survey from Burnt Chimney Surveying of Forest City certified

by Charles Owen Jr. that showed the depot building was a full seven feet onto his land. Canale also pointed to the parking lot on his property and said the town had been using it as public park-

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“We could not think of a more deserving destination than Chimney Rock State Park,” said Vincent Chelena, executive director of the NCTIA. “Chimney Rock State Park has consistently provided visitors with a tremendous experience. We also have witnessed the Park’s successful transition from private ownership to state ownership without a hitch.

This preserves one of North

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soon the show was back on track.

“There are a lot of pieces people bring in that have a lot of sentimental value but aren’t worth a whole lot,” Kirkus explained as he examined a World War II era U.S. Army compass. “And sometimes we find an item that looks like it would be worth a lot but upon closer inspection it isn’t that valuable.”

Kirkus and fellow appraiser Alex Greer saw a variety of items on Tuesday afternoon.

One customer came in with

be travelling with another juvenile, Davie Camp.

Shires is a white female, five feet, five inches in height and weighing 170 pounds. She has brown hair and blue eyes and a tattoo on her right arm that says Brittany.

If you have information on Shires, please contact Rutherford County Communications at 286-2911 or Godlock at 287-6395.

Shires

ing without his permission.

In the suit, Canale is asking for compensatory damages of $10,000, asking the court to order the town to stop using his parking lot and that the judge order the town to remove the portion of the depot building that Canale says is extending over the line.

“I can still develop this property,” Canale added.

“But I just can’t do anything

while there is part of another building sitting on my land.

The town keeps referring to a survey from the 1930s or something, but just because they have an agreement from the old railroad from the 1990s doesn’t mean the railroad can give them land the railroad didn’t own.”

Carolina’s most precious treasures for the foreseeable future.”

The award was presented during the luncheon at the NCTIA Annual Tourism Leadership Conference held in Greensboro at the Proximity Hotel. Tourism leaders from across the state were in attendance.

Mary Jaeger-Gale, general manager of the park represented Chimney Rock and Janet Pearson from North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources accepted the

award on behalf of the park.

The North Carolina Travel Industry Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a more successful tourism industry in North Carolina through leadership, education and advocacy.

a Gibson guitar worth about $1,600 while another showed up with a $1 bill that had been autographed by Clark Gable in the 1930s. The autograph was worth less than $100.

“Because it isn’t a photo signed by him, collectors generally aren’t interested in it,” Kirkus said. “And these stars aren’t as popular as they once were.”

The group has held shows in states like Georgia, California, Tennessee, New York, New Jersey and many others. “We haven’t seen many interesting things here yet,” Greer said. “But I think we’ll see more on Friday and Saturday.”

Police Notes Sheriff’s Reports

Arrests

n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 135 E-911 calls Monday.

n Summer Shores, 23, of Country Haven Drive, Cowpens, S.C.; charged with financial card theft, three counts of obtain property by false pretense, and larceny; placed under a $72,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n Dana Fernando Smith, 40, of 280 Bess Court; charged with communicating threats, assault on a female and domestic violence protective order violation; placed under a 48-hour hold.

(RCSD) n Steven Van Brooks, 24, of 1154 Bridges Drive; charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; placed under a $500 secured bond. (RCSD) n Julian Maricre Miller, 19, of 415 Maple Creek Rd.; charged with communicating threats; placed under a $1,000 secured bond.

(RCSD) n Summer Hope Shores, 23, of 257 Country Haven Drive; charged with possession of stolen goods, five counts of obtain property by false pretense, financial card theft and misdemeanor larceny; placed under a $70,000 secured bond.

(RPD)

n Heather Samantha Greene reported the theft of a 2005 Kia. n Cindy Trotter Mode reported the theft of clothes.

Rutherfordton

n The Rutherfordton Police Department responded to 42 E-911 calls Monday.

Spindale

n The Spindale Police Department responded to 20 E-911 calls Monday.

Lake Lure

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

Forest City

n The Forest City Police Department responded to 69 E-911 calls Monday.

n An employee from BWM Company reported a larceny. n Lakisha Hamilton reported an incident of breaking and entering and larceny. n An employee of the Forest City Police Department reported an incident of simple assault.

n Rose Logan reported an incident of obtain property by false pretense. (See arrest of Shores.) n An employee of The Body Shoppe reported an incident of damage to property.

Citations n Barbara Blanton, 25, of Park Circle, Forest City; cited for open container; released on a written promise to appear. (FCPD)

EMS/Rescue n The Rutherford County EMS responded to 13 E-911 calls Monday.

Contact Baughman via e-mail at sbaughman@thedigitalcourier. com.

Ruby Kozik Ruby Adams Kozik, 77, of Trailwood Dr., Forest City, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Autumn Care in Forest City.

A native of Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Monroe and Minnie Hill Adams.

She worked in quality control at a plastics plant.

She is survived by her husband, Frank Kozik of Forest City; three daughters, Lottie Faye Moody of Forest City; Carol Crankshaw of St. Francisville La., and Marjorie Paratore of Thomasville, Ga.; one brother, Millard Adams of Forest City; one sister, Inez Sims of Spindale; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Crowe’s Chapel with the Rev. Daniel McCain officiating.

Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Crowe’s.

Online condolences www. crowemortuary.com.

Ritzie Logan

Ritzie M. Logan, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.

She was active in her church and community and worked as a nurse The Association was estab- at Lutheran Hospital in lished in 1955 as a special Baltimore, Md., until her council to the Governor by retirement. then Governor Hodges. The She was a daughter of the association now has more late Bessie Jones and the than 200 members, consistwidow of Ernest W. Logan. ing of leaders from the hospiSurvivors include two tality and tourism industry. sons, Lewis Logan of Long Beach, Calif., and Alvin Logan of San Antonio, Texas; five grandsons; 14 greatThe appraisers spent most grandchildren; and a host of of their time hunched over laptops searching for partic- other friends and relatives ular items online with popu- including a sister-in-law of Rutherfordton. lar auction sites like eBay Funeral services will or others. But for more rare be conducted at 11 a.m. items or specific categories Thursday at Webb Baptist the group had piles of price guides stacked up behind the Church, Ellenboro, with the Rev. Michael Moore officiattable. A rare coin guide and ing. Burial will follow in the a rare musical instrument guide were well-worn as cus- Sunset Memorial Park. The tomers brought in other gui- body may be viewed one hour prior to the service. tars and coins from history Pruitt Funeral Home is on as well as other countries. charge of arrangements.

The show will run every day this week from 10 a.m. to Doris Rouse 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Doris Edwards Rouse, of Contact Baughman via e-mail at 418 Sparrow Hawk Court, Greer, S.C., died Sunday, sbaughman@thedigitalcourier.

Nov. 15, 2009, at St. Francis com.

Hospital.

She was the widow of George B. Rouse and a daughter of the late Clyde B. and Maude Duncan n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue responded to four E-911 calls Monday.

Fire Calls n Forest City firefighters responded to a power line fire and to a gas leak. n Hudlow firefighters responded to a power line fire. n Rutherfordton firefighters responded to a structure fire. n Spindale firefighters responded to a fire alarm.

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Edwards.

She graduated from Appalachian State University, obtained her master’s degree from Clemson University, and also attended the College of William & Mary. She taught school for many years at Blythe Elementary. She was a co-member of Trinity United Methodist and Covenant United Methodist churches.

She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Montgomery of Taylors, S.C.; a son, Clay Rouse of Greer; a brother, Henry Edwards of Rutherfordton; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown Chapel, Greenville, S.C. A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m.

Thursday at Wesley Chapel Memorial Cemetery, Hogan Road, Harris. Visitation is Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home in Greenville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity UMC, 2703 Augusta St., Greenville, SC 29605; or to Covenant UMC, 1310 Old Spartanburg Road, Greenville, SC 29615.

Washburn & Dorsey Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Phillip Sanney

Phillip Mark Allen Sanney, 21, of 1334 New House Rd., Shelby, died Nov. 16, 2009, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife of nine days, Jessica Henderson Sanney.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 3 until 6 p.m. at Cleveland Funeral Services.

Funeral services will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Thursday at 2 p.m.

Cleveland Memorial Park On Line Condolences: www.clevelandfuneralservice.com

Deaths Robert Spilman RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Bassett Furniture Chairman and Chief Executive Robert Spilman has died at 82.

Spilman retired in May 1997 after joining the company in 1957 as a sales manager. He also served on numerous corporate boards including Dominion Resources and Jefferson-Pilot Corp.

William B. Griffin Mr. William B. Griffin, 72, of Rutherfordton, NC died on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 22, 1937 to the late Burton and Florence Foley Griffin in Gloucester MA. He was a graduate of Gloucester High School and a veteran of the US Army.

William moved to St. Croix USVI in 1988 with his wife where he resided for 20 years. He had an electrical business as well as a captain license and operated the Lisa Anne boat for fishing charters. He won many trophies in the Caribbean tournaments. He was also an avid hunter and hunted in New Hampshire.

His wife of 48 years, Carol Griffin of Rutherfordton and children survive him; two sons, William Griffin Jr. and wife, Randi of Greensboro NC and Kirt Griffin and wife, Kate of Newcastle, England and a daughter, Lisa Robarts and husband, Kent of Chesapeake VA. He is also survived by one brother, Richard Griffin of St. Croix, USVI and one sister, Lorna Kobierski of Beverly, MA; grandchildren, Leanna and Jessica Griffin, Joseph, Matthew, Sam and Kenni Ann Griffin, Kelsey Robarts.

Friends are invited to gather at the Griffin home at 181 Ivy Drive, Rutherfordton Thursday, Nov. 19 between the hours of 6 PM and 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 in memory of William Griffin or to the animal shelter of one’s choice.

Online condolences at: www.crowemortuary.com Paid obit

Donald “Don” Ray Shytle Donald “Don” Ray Shytle, age 70, of 432 Coopertown Road, Caroleen, NC, died Friday, November 13, 2009 at Hospice House.

A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Dorse L. Shytle and Hettie Dixon Shytle.

He had worked in construction most of his life as a painter. He was also a veteran having served his country in the US Army.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Linda Shytle.

Survivors include his son, Craig Shytle and his wife, Barbara of Henrietta; his daughter, Teresa Morgan, and her husband, Steven Cole also of Henrietta; one brother, Bobby Shytle; one sister Jane Talley; five grandchildren, Ryan Shytle, Heather Shytle, Jessica Vickers, Brooke Shytle an Caleb Morgan and two great grandchildren, Kyleigh Vickers and Andreah Hammett .

A graveside service will be conducted 5:00 PM Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Cliffside Cemetery.

Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the Shytle family.

An online guest registry is available at: www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Paid obit.

6A — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Calendar/Local

Meetings/other AACA monthly meeting: Little Detroit Chapter (AACA); Thursday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m., at Spindale Restaurant; for more information contact Gary Barnett at 248-1510.

The remains of Sgt. Barrett’s truck after it was hit by an IED in Iraq during his first deployment in 2004.

Barrett was sitting in the front right passenger seat and nearly lost his life.

Model A Club meeting: Thermal Belt Model A Club will meet Saturday, Nov. 21, at Hickory Log Barbecue, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

For more information contact Mike Saunders at 245-8037.

Christmas party: Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m., Union Mills Community House, 6097 Hudlow Road, Union Mills; bring a covered dish and fruit, candy or nuts for Christmas Cheer boxes and shut-ins; also bring Bingo prizes.

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Miscellaneous Chase Corner Ministries will be closed Friday, Nov. 20, to restock with Christmas merchandise and reopen Monday, Nov. 23. The store will be closed Nov. 26 and 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular hours resume Nov. 30. Located on Chase High Road, directly across from the high school.

Fundraisers Fiddler’s Convention, barbecue supper: 18th Annual Fiddler’s & Bluegrass Convention; Saturday, Nov. 21, 6:30 p.m., at Ellenboro Elementary School; barbecue supper starts at 4 p.m., adults $8, ages 6-12, $4, under 5 free; call 453-7457 or 453-0342 for more information.

Yard sale: Saturday, Nov. 21, 7 a.m. to noon, Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 250 Hudlow Road, Forest City; breakfast, baked goods, relishes and a large number of yard sale items.

Annual Pre-Thanksgiving dinner: Sunday, Nov. 22, serving begins at 1230 p.m., Caroleen First United Methodist Church; turkey/dressing and trimmings; homemade desserts; adults $6; children $3; ages 3 and under free; take outs available, call 657-6416.

3rd Annual Christmas Home Tour: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 to 8 p.m.; van departs at 2 p.m., and again at 5 p.m., from Long Branch Road Baptist Church; tour directions also available for anyone who wants to provide their own transportation; tickets $5 per person; proceeds for a new fellowship hall; call 248-9555 or 287-1408 for more information.

Raffle drawing: Members of New Zion Baptist Church are selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a 1993 Geo Storm. For more information call 245-1876.

Music/concerts Singing/Prayer Day: The Little White Country Church will host a singing and prayer day for our nation on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 to 10 a.m., on the courthouse lawn in Rutherfordton.

Gospel singing: Sunday, Nov. 22, 4 p.m., Zion Hill Faith Temple, 159 Ragtown Road, Henrietta.

Singing: Sunday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m., Piney Mountain Baptist Church; guest singer, Angel McGinnis.

Gospel singing: Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m., Village Chapel Church, 141 Huntley St., Forest City; featuring the Glory Bound Singers from Mayo.

Religion Day of Fellowship: Sunday, Nov. 22, 4 p.m., New Life Christian Church, 601 East Main St., Spindale; guest speaker, Pastor Carolyn Briggs, pastor of Westside Praise and Worship Center, Shelby.

Revival: “Relax, God Has it Under Control”; Nov. 19 and 20, 7 nightly, Faith Temple Christian Church, 111 Kentucky St., Spindale; Pastor Jerry Hames of Forest City, will speak Thursday, and Pastor Calvin Washington of Marion, will speak Friday.

Video presentation: Sunday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m., Florence Baptist Church, Forest City; Dr. Harry Vanderwal and Echo Vanderwal (Luke Commission) will present a video report on the mission to Swaziland.

Pastoral anniversary services: In honor of Pastor Gladys Logan; Nov. 27-29, New Bethel AME Zion Church, Forest City; speakers include Sister Laura Singleton on Friday; Elder Fulton Parham, Saturday; Elder John Twitty, Sunday morning; Bishop James Wiley, Sunday evening; a banquet will be held Nov. 28, at 6 p.m., at New Bethel; tickets are $10 each.

ICC Continuing Education Fall 2009 catalogs are available online at www.isothermal.edu/conedu/. To receive a copy in the mail, or to register for one of the following classes, call 286-3636, ext. 346.

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Hit by two 155 MM bombs, doubled stacked in the ground with gasoline, the truck blew up immediately and was engulfed in flames.

“Everybody tried to get everybody out,” he said Friday afternoon upon arriving in Rutherfordton for the birthday party.

“I didn’t know my leg was broken until I got out of the truck,” he said.

On the ground, it was determined Barrett’s femoral artery was split, his leg was broken, his ear drums were bleeding badly and his face was burned.

“They couldn’t get a helicopter for a med-vac, it was too dangerous,” he said. “The Marines lifted me up and put me on the hood of another truck.

“The commander jumped on the top of the hood and then a medic showed up from out of no where,” Barrett said. “We were are all riding on the hood of the Humvee and we drove back to the camp through hostile territory. It took 10 to 15 minutes,” he said.

He immediately underwent surgery and was subsequently flown to Germany for more treatment and eventually was transported to San Diego for further surgeries and recuperation. The diagnosis was very grim.

He went through numerous treatments and was eventually transferred to a rehabilitation facility where he had to learn to walk again.

“They put me back together with screws,” he said.

Although critically injured, Barrett said he remembers being very angry and yelled at his doctors. “I told them, ‘We are going to fix this. We are going to fix this’,” he said.

“I told them I was going to stay in the Marine Corps and getting out of the Marines was not an option,” he recalled.

“From the day of the injury to the day I was able to reenlist to stay in the Marines, it was 533 days,” he said.

He had hoped to reenlist while in Iraq but the injury prevented that. “I thought that would really be cool to re-enlist right there,” he said.

“But I got wounded and that was in limbo,” he said.

He re-enlisted and in 2006 was deployed for this second tour to Iraq.

He went back to the exact spot where the truck blew up.

“If my Marines were going back, I was going back, too,” he said of his decision to go back to Iraq. “I was

Points from Sgt. Barrett’s speech “It’s an empowering feeling to be amongst the greatest fighting force in the history of the world—the United States Marine Corps,” said Marine Gunnery Sgt. Michael Barrett Saturday night at R-S Central where the Marine Corps JROTC were celebrating the 234th anniversary of Marines. Barrett is the son of Sgt. Major Don Barrett, an instructor at R-S Central.

“When the President and our nation’s leaders need the very best, they call for the Marines, when security and freedom are threatened around the world, We rely on the Marine Corps,” he began.

“When it absolutely, positively must be destroyed overnight, we send the Marine Corps. That’s because, while the Marine Corps is the smallest of America’s military forces, they are the mightiest in spirit. The Marine Corps has the leanest footprint, but the widest presence around our world; the Marine Corps is equipped with the lightest load of firepower, but it delivers the heaviest blow, The Marine Corps is a highly-specialized, elite fighting force, driven by the most generalized mind set: “Anytime.

Anywhere.”

Over the past 234 years, Marines have fought in every major and minor engagement the United States has been involved in from Tripoli to Belleau Wood, from Iwo Jima to the Chosin Reservoir from Inchon Harbor to Vietnam, from Somalia to Baghdad, he continued.

General Krulak, the 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps, summed it up best when he said, “No matter what the crisis or threat, the nation will have one thought, “Send in the Marines.”

“Our history is filled with profound stories of heroism and bravery by United States Marines. And, the next chapter is still being written by Marines serving in the desert terrain and mountainous regions of Iraq and oligated to take care of the Marines,” he said.

“I’m a Marine and that means we go any time, any place to defend the country and if that should take us to Afghanistan, I’ll go there,” he said.

He believes there must be a serious evaluation of the level of troops needed in Afghanistan to meet the mission requirements.

“I have strong faith the leadership in Washington, D.C., will make the right

Afghanistan.

In the opening days of the war in Iraq, the Marines fought so rapidly and so effectively that the Iraqi soldiers never knew what hit them,” he said.

“It has been the greatest privilege of my life to serve alongside the men and women who wear the cloth of our nation. And, in particular, I have been awed repeatedly by the unbelievable acts of courage and the selfless sacrifice made by Marines around the globe.

“President Ronald Reagan said, “Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don’t have that problem.”

When I think about all of the Marines who have served and are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and other locations around the world, I know that same sentiment still applies.

“And, you—the Marine Corps Junior ROTC Cadets of R-S Central High School, I am truly impressed with the caliber of young men and women that have been and are a part of this program since its inception. Your reputation, accomplishments and accolades speak for themselves.

“But it’s much more than winning competitions and trophies. You will learn things about yourself, accomplish things that you may never have thought you would. You will develop a sense of discipline and pride in everything you do. Your time in this program and the things you have and will learn will be carried with you for the rest of your life and I guarantee that if you believe in this program and yourself, there will be nothing in life that you cannot overcome.”

Barrett said he attributes his success to his father, Major Sgt. Barrett and “I continue to seek his guidance to this very day,” he said.

He concluded his remarks discussing the Marine Corps-Corps Values– Honor, courage and commitment. decision,” he said.

Barrett and his wife, a former Marine, live in Stafford, Va. When he was asked to speak to the Marine Corps Saturday night, Barrett said it was a double honor.

“I’m so thankful to be here and to spend this time with my father, that’s a bonus,” he said.

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Inside Scoreboard . . . . . . . . . Page 8A AL Cy Young . . . . . . . Page 9A Local Sports . . . . . . . Page 9A

Delhomme wants to keep no-huddle

By MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer

NC judge drops HS from football playoffs FAYETTEVILLE (AP) — A North Carolina high school football team which gained a playoff berth after a judge’s decision has lost its chance to continue playing after another round in court.

The Fayetteville Observer reported that a judge ruled Tuesday to drop Terry Sanford High School from the title chase for using an ineligible player.

Judge Jack Thompson said he was surprised by testimony that the Terry Sanford principal was authorized to give a player a passing grade in a class which he’d failed.

Terry Sanford’s team was ruled ineligible by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association after problems with the player’s credits and attendance were discovered.

The team was restored to the playoffs last week and defeated Pine Forest 48-29 on Saturday.

Panthers place LT Jordan Gross on IR CHARLOTTE (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have placed left tackle Jordan Gross on season-ending injured reserve, but for now have decided not to replace him with another offensive lineman.

Receiver Charly Martin was promoted from the practice squad on Tuesday, giving the Panthers another option in the return game.

Gross, a 2008 Pro Bowl pick, broke his right ankle in the second quarter of Sunday’s win over Atlanta and underwent surgery later that night.

Travelle Wharton moved from left guard to Gross’ position, and second-year pro Mackenzy Bernadeau played left guard against the Falcons.

The Panthers are expected to stick with that lineup in Thursday’s game against Miami.

The Panthers have eight offensive linemen left on the roster.

Associated Press

Carolina Panthers’ Jake Delhomme (17) throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of the Panthers’ 28-19 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009.

CHARLOTTE — Jake Delhomme talks of being comfortable in it.

Steve Smith raves about it. DeAngelo Williams is a fan, too.

The no-huddle offense was a hit in Carolina on Sunday, producing two touchdown passes from Delhomme to Smith in a victory over Atlanta. But Delhomme hinted Tuesday that folks hoping it will become a regular part of the offense may be disappointed.

Blame left tackle Jordan Gross’ broken ankle and the cramming going on ahead of Thursday’s game against Miami.

“I enjoy it, but to say you can do that throughout the course of the whole season, I don’t think you can do that,” Delhomme said. “And certainly losing Jordan, I don’t know how much we can really dive into it, especially on a short week.”

The new wrinkle has Dolphins coach Tony Sparano on notice, however. He acknowledged they had to adapt a game-plan they had already begun to put in place last week with only three Please see Delhomme, Page 9A

Smith helps No. 9 Duke rout 49ers

By JOEDY McCREARY AP Sports Writer

DURHAM — Mike Krzyzewski settled in at the podium between his two veteran guards, gesturing first toward Nolan Smith and then toward Jon Scheyer.

“I know these guys are happy to be together again,” Coach K said.

Especially when things click like this.

Smith scored a career-high 24 points in his return to the lineup, Scheyer added 20 and the ninth-ranked Blue Devils routed Charlotte 101-59 on Tuesday night in the second round of the NIT Season Tip-Off. Kyle Singler finished with 17 points for the Blue Devils (3-0) — who never trailed, hit 12 3-pointers and shot 52.9 percent in advancing to next week’s semifinal matchup at Madison Square Garden against the TCU-Arizona State winner.

Duke went up by double figures to stay before Charlotte hit its first field goal, Associated Press and its top three scorers combined for 61 Duke’s Brian Zoubek, left, blocks Charlotte’s DiJuan Harris during the second half points — two more than the entire of an NCAA National Invitation Tournament Tip-off second round college basketball Please see Duke, Page 8A game in Durham, Tuesday. Duke won 101-59.

Dolphins’ Brown to miss Charlotte game DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown will miss Thursday night’s game at Carolina because of an injured right foot, and his status for the rest of the regular season is uncertain.

Coach Tony Sparano says Brown will see a specialist for further evaluation. Brown is the Dolphins’ leading rusher.

Ricky Williams will replace Brown and start for the first time this year. He’ll also become the primary triggerman in the wildcat.

The game is the first Brown has missed since his seasonending knee injury in 2007.

The Dolphins are 4-5.

On TV 7 p.m. (ESPN) NBA Basketball Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards.

7 p.m. (FSS) College Basketball Georgia Southern at Florida.

7 p.m. (TS) NBA Basketball Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks.

8 p.m. (ESPN2) College Football Central Michigan at Ball State.

9:30 p.m. (ESPN) NBA Basketball San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks.

R-S Central’s offensive line works on drills during practice, Tuesday. The front line has been given the nickname, ‘Blue Dozers,’ by their fans.

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Blue Dozers want to “shock the state” These days, even the skies over Rutherfordton-Spindale are Hilltoppers’ blue.

The public high school that represents the two towns, as well as areas from Green Hill to Gilkey, and Mount Vernon to Ruth, is playing at a level rarely seen in those parts of Rutherford County.

Last Friday, R-S Central ended a 22-year playoff drought with a 28-21 win over South Rowan. The win came exactly 22 years to the day of that last playoff win.

One of the big reasons for the victory is the whopping 417 yards rushing the team tallied in the win. Although Central used five different ballcarriers, and they certainly deserve their share of the credit, a large portion of credit needs to go to the guys who rarely get it — the offensive line.

At Central, they call theirs, “The Blue Dozers.”

I met Nick Beaver and Patrick Bearden almost two years ago. The bookend tackles were altar boys at the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Forest City at the time we met. You just don’t find many 300-pound altar boys.

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Bearden covers the ‘blind side,’ for Central QB Jacob Kinlaw (that’s left tackle for you non-football fans), and I doubt they’ll make a movie about him, but if they do, they’ll need to cast a whole lot of young men to play Bearden’s teammates.

Bearden is joined by Beaver, who plays right tackle, Derek Wilson (center), Jacob Yant (right guard), Cody Sellers (left guard), William Brown (tight end) and a wonderfully funny duo named Logan Hartzog and Tyler Cole. Hartzog and Cole were cutting up with Brown as we all stood around on Central’s practice field, Tuesday, and talked about West Rowan.

“Hey, I caught a ball for first down,” said Hartzog, after I jokingly asked if he was primarily a ‘blocking’ tight end.

The eight young men who have

helped put Central in position for a run at a state title are confident and intelligent.

I remark about the 417 yards against South Rowan and Yant immediately jumps on the question, “We’re going to need more than that to beat West.”

The Hilltoppers have marched to a real strong 9-3 overall mark, and yes, that may be the school’s best record in three decades or more. Plus, with a win over West Rowan, the Hilltoppers could be playing their first meaningful football game at Thanksgiving since, well, maybe forever.

The key words, though, are the same — ‘With a win.’

That is not an easy task.

“We want to — what is it they have been saying?” Sellers begins, asking a question to no one. “‘Shock the state.’

Yeah, we want to ‘shock the state.’”

A win over the Falcons of West Rowan, who is the No. 2 seed in the 3A NCHSAA Playoffs, and enters the game with a 26-game win streak would do exactly that — shock the state.

“If we play as we are capable of playPlease see Blue Dozers, Page 8A

8A — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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Scoreboard

Boston Toronto Philadelphia New York New Jersey

FOOTBALL National Football League

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF New England 6 3 0 .667 259 Miami 4 5 0 .444 218 N.Y. Jets 4 5 0 .444 199 Buffalo 3 6 0 .333 140 South

W L T Pct PF Indianapolis 9 0 0 1.000 252 Jacksonville 5 4 0 .556 181 Houston 5 4 0 .556 215 Tennessee 3 6 0 .333 189 North

W L T Pct PF Cincinnati 7 2 0 .778 198 Pittsburgh 6 3 0 .667 207 Baltimore 5 4 0 .556 222 Cleveland 1 8 0 .111 78 West

W L T Pct PF Denver 6 3 0 .667 167 San Diego 6 3 0 .667 237 Kansas City 2 7 0 .222 142 Oakland 2 7 0 .222 88

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF Dallas 6 3 0 .667 224 Philadelphia 5 4 0 .556 242 N.Y. Giants 5 4 0 .556 232 Washington 3 6 0 .333 140 South

W L T Pct PF New Orleans 9 0 0 1.000 331 Atlanta 5 4 0 .556 221 Carolina 4 5 0 .444 176 Tampa Bay 1 8 0 .111 157 North

W L T Pct PF Minnesota 8 1 0 .889 271 Green Bay 5 4 0 .556 232 Chicago 4 5 0 .444 186 Detroit 1 8 0 .111 143 West

W L T Pct PF Arizona 6 3 0 .667 229 San Francisco 4 5 0 .444 184 Seattle 3 6 0 .333 187 St. Louis 1 8 0 .111 100

PA 150 227 158 210 PA 142 220 188 255 PA 147 157 154 225 PA 151 202 215 217 PA 169 184 204 171 PA 197 194 215 256 PA 184 179 201 264 PA 184 180 198 249

Thursday’s Games San Francisco 10, Chicago 6 Sunday’s Games Tennessee 41, Buffalo 17 Washington 27, Denver 17 Miami 25, Tampa Bay 23 Jacksonville 24, N.Y. Jets 22 Cincinnati 18, Pittsburgh 12 New Orleans 28, St. Louis 23 Carolina 28, Atlanta 19 Minnesota 27, Detroit 10 Kansas City 16, Oakland 10 Green Bay 17, Dallas 7 San Diego 31, Philadelphia 23 Arizona 31, Seattle 20 Indianapolis 35, New England 34 Open: N.Y. Giants, Houston Monday’s Game Baltimore 16, Cleveland 0 Thursday, Nov. 19 Miami at Carolina, 8:20 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 22 Cleveland at Detroit, 1 p.m.

Atlanta at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.

Washington at Dallas, 1 p.m.

San Francisco at Green Bay, 1 p.m.

Indianapolis at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Kansas City, 1 p.m.

New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

Seattle at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

Arizona at St. Louis, 4:05 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at New England, 4:15 p.m.

San Diego at Denver, 4:15 p.m.

Cincinnati at Oakland, 4:15 p.m.

Philadelphia at Chicago, 8:20 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 23 Tennessee at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

W L Pct 8 3 .727 5 5 .500 4 6 .400 1 9 .100 0 10 .000 Southeast Division

W L Pct Atlanta 9 2 .818 Miami 7 2 .778 Orlando 8 3 .727 Charlotte 3 7 .300 Washington 2 7 .222 Central Division

W L Pct Cleveland 7 3 .700 Milwaukee 5 3 .625 Indiana 4 3 .571 Chicago 5 4 .556 Detroit 5 5 .500

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct Dallas 8 3 .727 Houston 6 4 .600 San Antonio 4 4 .500 New Orleans 3 8 .273 Memphis 2 8 .200 Northwest Division

W L Pct Denver 7 3 .700 Portland 8 4 .667 Oklahoma City 5 5 .500 Utah 4 6 .400 Minnesota 1 10 .091 Pacific Division

W L Pct Phoenix 9 2 .818 L.A. Lakers 7 3 .700 Sacramento 5 4 .556 L.A. Clippers 4 7 .364 Golden State 3 6 .333

2 3 6 7

GB — 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

GB — 1 1 5 1/2 6 GB — 1 1 1/2 1 1/2 2 GB — 1 1/2 2 1/2 5 5 1/2 GB — — 2 3 6 1/2 GB — 1 1/2 3 5 5

Sunday’s Games Dallas 95, Detroit 90 L.A. Clippers 101, Oklahoma City 93 Phoenix 101, Toronto 100 Houston 101, L.A. Lakers 91 Monday’s Games Orlando 97, Charlotte 91 Atlanta 99, Portland 95, OT Dallas 115, Milwaukee 113, OT Tuesday’s Games Cleveland 114, Golden State 108 Indiana 91, New Jersey 83 Oklahoma City 100, Miami 87 L.A. Clippers at New Orleans, late Phoenix at Houston, late Toronto at Denver, late Chicago at Sacramento, late Detroit at L.A. Lakers, late Wednesday’s Games Miami at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

New York at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Cleveland at Washington, 7 p.m.

Charlotte at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Golden State at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

New Jersey at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Houston at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Toronto at Utah, 9 p.m.

San Antonio at Dallas, 9:30 p.m.

Detroit at Portland, 10 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Phoenix at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Utah at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Chicago at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s College Basketball

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

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49ers’ roster.

“Those three guys on the perimeter don’t need a bucket to get them going — they are ready to go, and they’re really good basketball players,” Krzyzewski said. “The three of them, 61 points, that’s a pretty good night.”

Shamari Spears had 20 points to lead the overmatched 49ers (2-1). Sloppy play and 33.9 percent shooting kept them from their first 3-0 start since 1995 and denied them a second straight victory against a ranked opponent dating to last season’s win against then-No. 17 Xavier.

They had 17 turnovers — 12 in the first half, when this one was decided.

Louisville 96, Arkansas 66 Marshall 63, Middle Tennessee 60 Maryland 71, Fairfield 42 Old Dominion 98, Longwood 59 Radford 94, Lynchburg 70 Tennessee 124, UNC Asheville 49 UCF 68, Howard 59 Virginia Tech 59, UNC Greensboro 46 Wofford 60, Georgia 57 MIDWEST Creighton 78, Florida A&M 53 IPFW 86, Madonna 57 Iowa St. 90, Drake 70 Ohio 93, N. Carolina A&T 82 Xavier 101, Bowling Green 57 SOUTHWEST Houston 92, Nicholls St. 60 Tulsa 59, Ark.-Little Rock 45 FAR WEST No major team scores reported from the FAR WEST. TOURNAMENT Dick’s Sporting Goods NIT Season TIp Second Round Connecticut 76, Hofstra 67 Duke 101, Charlotte 59 Indiana St. 76, Wis.-Milwaukee 63 LSU 71, W. Kentucky 60 Yale 65, Colgate 55

HOCKEY National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF New Jersey 19 14 5 0 28 53 Pittsburgh 21 14 7 0 28 66 Philadelphia 17 11 5 1 23 62 N.Y. Rangers 20 11 8 1 23 61 N.Y. Islanders 21 8 6 7 23 60 Northeast Division

GP W L OT Pts GF Buffalo 17 12 4 1 25 48 Boston 20 8 8 4 20 47 Ottawa 17 8 6 3 19 48 Montreal 20 9 11 0 18 49 Toronto 18 3 10 5 11 45 Southeast Division

GP W L OT Pts GF Washington 20 12 4 4 28 75 Tampa Bay 18 8 4 6 22 48 Atlanta 17 10 6 1 21 63 Florida 18 7 9 2 16 49 Carolina 19 3 12 4 10 42 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF 19 12 5 2 26 57 19 11 6 2 24 58 18 10 5 3 23 62 18 9 8 1 19 39 18 6 8 4 16 41 Northwest Division

GP W L OT Pts GF Colorado 20 12 5 3 27 60 Calgary 18 12 4 2 26 59 Vancouver 21 11 10 0 22 62 Edmonton 21 8 10 3 19 60 Minnesota 20 7 11 2 16 49 Pacific Division

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Philadelphia at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Charlotte was expected to provide some measure of resistance for the Blue Devils, who were short-handed during their first two games due to forward Mason Plumlee’s broken left wrist and Smith’s two-game suspension yet routed North Carolina-Greensboro and Coastal Carolina by an average of nearly 30 points.

But with Smith back in the lineup after sitting out for playing in an unsanctioned summer league, Duke had little trouble claiming its NCAA-record 71st straight nonconference victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium and 31st consecutive home win against an unranked opponent.

The Blue Devils, three-time champions of the preseason NIT, improved to 20-2 in the event. “(Smith) changes the dynamic of their team,” Charlotte coach Bobby Lutz said. “They weren’t

pushing the ball nearly as much (without him). We knew they would, and had we had days of preparation, we probably would have slowed the game down, but we’re not built that way. ... We wanted to pick our spots, but they almost wouldn’t allow that to happen.”

If Smith wasn’t determined to make up for lost time, it sure seemed that way. He reeled off eight quick points in just more than 3 minutes, surpassed his previous best — a 21-point outing at Wake Forest two seasons ago as a freshman — roughly 8 minutes into the second half and finished 9 for 15.

“When I’m in the game, the coaches want us to look to push tempo and be aggressive, getting into the paint and making plays for myself and for others,” Smith said. “That’s what I went out there and did.”

The Bengals waived defensive tackle Orien Harris to open a roster spot for Johnson, who will

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Tennessee routs UNC-Asheville, 124-49 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Scotty Hopson had a career-high 25 points and No. 10 Tennessee set a school record for points in a game with a 124-49 victory over North Carolina-Asheville on Tuesday night.

It was coach Bruce Pearl’s 100th win with the Volunteers and the 124 points broke Tennessee’s previous single-game record of 121 points, last achieved by the Vols in the opening round of the 2007 NCAA tournament against Long Beach State.

Pearl is the second fastest Vols coach to reach the century mark, having coached in 137 games. It took John Mauer 131 games in the late 1930s and early ’40s to earn 100 wins.

The Vols (2-0) had their way with a Bulldogs team picked to finish second in the Big South Conference, hitting 64.9 percent of their shots from the field in the first half.

J.P. Primm led UNC-Asheville with 13 points.

Hopson outscored all of UNC-Asheville (2-0) at halftime and was two points shy of tying his previous career high of 21. He broke the mark with a 3-pointer at the 18:18 mark in the second half and finished 6 of 7 from behind the arc.

UNC-Asheville didn’t score a field goal until Terrence Turner hit a layup with 3:10 to go in the first half and only had two in 26 attempts by halftime for a mere 7.7 percent shooting.

Tennessee used its full-court pressure defense to force 29 turnovers, scoring 49 points off of them.

Maze added 14 points for the Vols, Cameron Tatum had 13 and Wayne Chism, Melvin Goins and Renaldo Woolridge each scored 11.

Tennessee has won all seven games in the series with UNC-Asheville and won the previous six games by an average of 17 points.

Campbell 74, East Carolina 68 BUIES CREEK (AP) — Jonathan Rodriguez scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in Campbell’s 74-68 win over East Carolina on Tuesday night.

Campbell (2-0), which trailed 37-36 at halftime and made just 13 of 37 field goals in the first half, and shot 50 percent in the second (13 of 26).

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ing, if we do all the little things, we can play with anybody,” said Bearden.

His altar boy friend Beaver, who’s alter ego is ‘The Mountain, agrees.

“We have worked very hard for a long time,” Beaver said. It was so nice to get that first playoff win for Coach Cheek, and it would be even nicer to get him his second one.”

Coach Mike Cheek makes it very clear —he loves his Blue Dozers.

“They are just special,” said Cheek. “What can I be fourth on the depth chart at Coach Marvin Lewis first say.

These guys are special, and I am glad to have the outset. spoke with Johnson last The move comes eight days Thursday and told him he would them. They have put in the work, they bought into the system, and they are a big reason we are here after the Kansas City Chiefs let be last on the depth chart. right now.” him go as he was set to return The O-line will need to be special again on from his second suspension in He said he told Johnson he Friday.

For all the pre-game talk about the Falcon’s the last 12 months. essentially will be an insurance K.P. Parks, West has a star on defense as well.

The Bengals have one of the policy in case Benson or one of His name is Chris Smith and he has 38 1/2 sacks NFL’s leading rushers this seathe other running backs got hurt over the past two seasons. son in Cedric Benson, but he has during what’s shaping up as a On Friday, it will be Bearden’s job to slow him a strained hip muscle. playoff season. down and protect Kinlaw’s blind side.

If Central, indeed, shocks the state on Friday, I have a feeling the skies over Rutherford County are going to turn a deeper shade of Hilltoppers’ blue.

And, if they indeed shock the state, it will probably, Grant W. Patten in some measure, be due to the guys known as the in for a Blue Dozers.

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RB Johnson agrees to terms with Bengals

CINCINNATI (AP) — Running back Larry Johnson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in a backup role Tuesday, giving the AFC North leaders depth at the position for the rest of the season.

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Tennessee’s Scotty Hopson shoots for three points during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina-Asheville Tuesday, in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Woods leaves Aussies wanting more

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Still wearing his gold jacket from winning the Australian Masters, with his car waiting to take him to the airport, Tiger Woods had one more stop to make at Kingston Heath.

He stood atop a bench and looked out at some 250 volunteers who had gathered outside the tournament office to see him one last time. Woods thanked them for their support, saying his week would not have been as special without them.

In true Aussie fashion, one bloke wasn’t interested in a speech.

“What about those errant shots?” he interrupted as his fellow volunteers laughed along.

“You’re supposed to kick those back into the fairway,” Woods replied. “Make sure you learn that next time I’m here.”

That left everyone — volunteers in the parking lot, more than 100,000 fans who passed through the gates, tournament officials and anyone who caught a glimpse of the world’s No. 1 player — with a couple of nagging questions.

When exactly does Woods come back?

“I would love to,” he said on three occasions, without saying whether he would return to

kind of buzz that took Kingston Heath hostage for a week.

“We had a massive spike,” said David Rollo, who runs tournament operations for IMG in Australia. “If we don’t have something that’s not 80 percent of this, we’ll have lost an opportunity.”

The appeal of Woods was alarming.

Tiger Woods

defend his title.

“I don’t think he’s expected to come back,” Ian Baker-Finch said. “But it would be great if he did to defend.”

The bigger question: What happens to golf in Australia when he doesn’t return?

For a country that produces more PGA Tour players than any other outside the United States, golf Down Under has been lagging over the last decade with a drop in sponsorship and interest.

Not since Greg Norman was No. 1 in the world has there been the

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days off between games.

“It presents some challenges, particularly in a short week,” he said.

The Panthers have had the nohuddle in the playbook since training camp, but had used it almost exclusively in the 2-minute offense. That changed on the second series Sunday, when the Panthers surprised the Falcons with Delhomme calling his own plays at the line of scrimmage.

It produced touchdowns on the first two drives as Carolina built a 21-10 halftime lead.

Smith called it “controlled chaos,” while Williams, who rushed for 92 yards, said it opened up the run game.

“It showed we’re not just a onedimensional team,” he said. “We can pass the ball.”

It also marked the third straight game Delhomme went turnover-free after 13 interceptions in the first six games.

“It’s satisfying to see Jake get his confidence back,” said receiver

Yes, he attracts large crowds wherever he goes. The fans in China were the largest ever for when Woods played the HSBC Champions the previous week in Shanghai. Woods now has won in 13 countries, and he has captured a trophy on every continent that plays golf. Even so, Melbourne is one of the world’s great sporting cities, used to seeing some of the biggest stars in cricket, rugby, tennis, swimming.

Woods captivated them like few others.

“I think that because he’s the No. 1 athlete in the world, people appreciated the fact that he came,” said Baker-Finch, a former British Open champion who helped with TV coverage. “He’s held in high regard. Everyone built him up. It was a special week, not just for golf, but for Australia and sport. To me, he over-delivered.”

Muhsin Muhammad, who had six catches for 91 yards in his return from a knee injury.

It puts Delhomme his element.

He breaks the huddle with a certain number of plays — he wouldn’t say how many — and makes the call based on what he sees from the defense.

“Try to be a coordinator,” Delhomme said. “Try to call whatever plays we have called, and we have a wide variety we can choose from. The good thing is we can get into a lot of different formations. Guys can play multiple positions, so that’s always good.”

Smith and Muhammad have experience playing both the X and Y receiver positions. Carolina’s tight ends can also block from the fullback spot. It allowed the Panthers to keep the Falcons off-balance.

“I feel very comfortable in that situation,” Delhomme said.

But the win came at a cost. Gross was carted off the field in the second quarter with a broken right ankle.

The Panthers moved veteran Travelle Wharton from left guard to Gross’ spot. Second-year pro Mackenzy Bernadeau replaced Wharton.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Zack Greinke won the American League Cy Young Award on Tuesday, easily beating out Felix Hernandez after a spectacular season short on wins but long on domination.

Greinke went 16-8 with a major league-low 2.16 ERA for the Kansas City Royals. Hernandez was 19-5 with a 2.49 ERA for the Seattle Mariners.

Greinke received 25 of 28 first-place votes and three seconds for 134 points in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Hernandez drew two firsts, 23 seconds and one third for 80 points.

“I thought it was going to be real close between the two of us,” Greinke said.

Detroit’s Justin Verlander was third with the remaining first-place vote and nine thirds for 14 points. He was followed by the Yankees’ CC Sabathia with 13 points and Toronto’s Roy Halladay with 11 points.

The NL winner will be announced Thursday.

Naturally shy, Greinke quit baseball for six weeks in 2006 because of what was diagnosed as a social anxiety disorder. He welcomed the award, mostly.

“There’s a lot of positive to it and a lot of negative to it — not a lot but some,” he said during a telephone conference call. “I really don’t like having a bunch of attention.”

Even before winning, this was sure to be a big week for Greinke. He is getting married on Saturday to high school girlfriend Emily Kuchar, a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader.

Greinke’s ERA was the lowest in the AL since Pedro Martinez’s 1.74 ERA in 2000 and his 242 strikeouts were second in the league behind Verlander.

It was quite a turnaround for the 26-year-old right-hander, who was the sixth overall pick in the 2002 amateur draft but led the AL in losses in 2005 when he went 5-17.

He left spring training in February 2006 and went home to Florida. He started working out in the minors about six weeks later and returned to the majors in late September.

Greinke was 7-7 the following year and 13-10 in 2008 before his breakout season. After speaking with a pair of pitchers on opposing teams — he wouldn’t identify them — he credited an improved mental approach in which he put all his focus on the pitch he was throwing.

His victory total matched that of Arizona’s Brandon Webb three years ago for the fewest by a starting pitcher to win a Cy Young Award in a non-shortened season and was the fewest by an AL starter to win in a full-length season.

Steve Carlton was the only Cy Young Award winner who pitched for a club that was worse. The Hall of Fame lefty was an astounding 27-10 with a 1.97 ERA for the 1972 Philadelphia Phillies, who went 59-97.

Kansas City, which tied for last place in the AL Central at 65-97, scored just 13 runs in his eight losses and 21 runs in his nine no-decisions. He failed to get a victory in six starts in which he allowed one run or none.

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Nation Today Inmates seek reviews

RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina’s chief deputy attorney general says some prisoners have asked formally that their sentences be recalculated following a state Supreme Court decision.

Grayson Kelley told a legislative committee Tuesday that four or five prisoners have filed petitions with the courts seeking reduced sentences.

The Supreme Court ruled in October in favor of prisoner Bobby Bowden (BOH’-din) and determined a 1970s law defined a life sentence as 80 years. Prison officials said at least 27 violent criminals qualified for release when the ruling combined with good-conduct credits.

But Gov. Beverly Perdue stopped their release because she said those credits shouldn’t apply to people with these life sentences.

Former solon appeals

RALEIGH (AP) — Lawyers for a disgraced former North Carolina legislator have gone back to court seeking to overturn his conviction for obstruction of justice.

The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Tuesday that a lawyer for former Rep. Thomas Wright told a three-judge state Court of Appeals panel his guilty verdict last year was not supported by law.

Wright is appealing his obstruction conviction and sentence of up to eight months. Investigators say the Wilmington Democrat failed to report $150,000 in campaign donations and kept most of it for himself.

The appeals court earlier this month upheld Wright’s conviction.

Deputy charged, fired

LELAND (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff’s deputy has been accused of assaulting his estranged wife.

The New Hanover County Sheriff’s

Office says it has fired 28-year-old Nicholas Dillon.

The Star-News of Wilmington reported Tuesday that Dillon is charged with assault on a female in neighboring Brunswick County.

Dillon’s wife is a Wilmington police detective who investigates domestic violence cases.

Leland Police Lt. Karl Smith said the woman was hit in the face and ribs outside her home in Leland.

Officials probe elk death CATALOOCHEE (AP) — Rangers in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park say they expect to charge a man with killing an elk.

The Asheville Citizen-Times reported that a bull was found dead at the edge of a pasture in Cataloochee Valley on Friday.

Officials say someone wrote down a vehicle tag number and they are investigating a Granville County man.

His name has not been released because no charges have been filed.

Park spokesman Bob Miller said Monday the man said he shot the elk.

Elk had been common in the region until they were wiped out by hunting and habitat loss in the early 19th century. The park reintroduced 25 elk to the valley in 2001.

The herd has since grown to about 100 and has become a popular park attraction.

N.C. Museum moving RALEIGH (AP) — The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh is on the move. And it’s taking about 750 works of art with it.

The museum is in the process of moving sculpture, paintings and other artwork from its current building to a new, 127,000-squarefoot building that will open in April.

The museum has been closed since September.

FAYETTEVILLE (AP) — The aunt of a 5-year-old girl whose body was found off a rural North Carolina road said Tuesday that she had a hard time letting the girl live temporarily at her mother’s house because she believed the woman neglected her children.

Shaniya Davis had gone last month to stay for a while with her mother, 25-year-old Antoinette Davis, as part of an informal agreement with the father, Bradley Lockhart. Lockhart’s sister said she helped raise the girl and was concerned about her moving in with her mother.

“Antoinette and I never really got along because of the way that she neglected her children,” Carey Lockhart-Davis said. “I feel robbed. I feel that Shaniya was robbed.”

Antoinette Davis is charged with human trafficking and felony child abuse. Her sister, Brenda Davis, has said she does not believe the charges and argued that Antoinette would not hurt her children.

Searchers discovered the girl’s body Monday, nearly a week after her mother reported her missing from a mobile home park in Fayetteville.

Fayetteville police said Tuesday that additional charges will be filed in the case, though they did not offer more specifics. An autopsy was being conducted to determine how Shaniya died.

“She was just learning how to ride her scooter,” Lockhart said at an emotional news conference.

Also charged in the case is Mario

A dog trainer who was there when Shaniya’s body was found said Tuesday that searchers initially overlooked the area because they saw only deer carcasses in trash bags. Jeff Riccio of Tarheel Canine Training Inc. said his team returned to the area after getting information that Shaniya’s body might be near deer carcasses. The searchers found the body Monday afternoon underneath thick vines.

Nesbitt succeeds Rand RALEIGH (AP) — The new state Senate majority leader said Tuesday he doesn’t expect dramatic policy shifts by Democrats even though the self-described populist is replacing the more business-oriented Sen. Tony Rand.

Sen. Martin Nesbitt, a 30-year veteran of the General Assembly elected unanimously Tuesday morning in a private caucus meeting, said his new role is to find consensus on issues that will help the party make good decisions for North Carolina while extending its 110-year grip in charge of the chamber.

“Nothing earth-shattering has happened,” Nesbitt, D-Buncombe, told reporters after the meeting at the Legislative Building. “I don’t think you’re going to notice much of a change with me coming in.”

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Andrette McNeill, 29, who was accused of kidnapping Shaniya after surveillance footage from a Sanford hotel showed him carrying the girl.

Authorities said McNeill admitted taking the girl, though his attorney said he will plead not guilty.

Lockhart declined to discuss details of the case Tuesday. He said Shaniya had spent most of her life living with him until he decided to give Antoinette Davis a chance with her daughter after she got a job and appeared to be overcoming financial difficulties. Shaniya moved to her mother’s house on Oct. 9.

“She was just learning how to ride her scooter,” Lockhart said. “Every day was special with Shaniya.”

Shaniya’s mother reported her missing a week ago, authorities said.

Authorities initially arrested a man described as Antoinette Davis’ boyfriend but then set him free after arresting McNeill. Information brought investigators 30 miles away from Fayetteville to a wooded roadside.

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charge of the Senate since 1993 and with Rand at his side since 2001.

Rand, D-Cumberland, announced two weeks ago he was leaving the Legislature to lead the state parole commission.

“I give you a true mountain man, a wonderful friend and a great North Carolinian,” Basnight said in introducing Nesbitt after the meeting.

There were no other announced candidates for the majority leader’s job, particularly since Basnight wrote an endorsement letter to the other 28 Democrats in the chamber two days after Rand’s announcement.

Nesbitt won’t have Rand’s dual role of Rules Committee chairman, which some senators chafed under in recent years because they said it gave Rand too much power. Basnight’s office said no one has been chosen for the position, which controls the flow of legislation to committees and the chamber floor.

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Stock markets end day mixed

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks finished an erratic session mixed Tuesday as higher commodity prices lifted energy and materials shares.

Major stock indexes had their third straight advance, reaching new 13-month highs, but there were more declining shares than advancers on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market. Stocks had zigzagged for much of the day on mixed news from retailers and industrial production.

A rebound in the dollar after three down days kept investors’ appetite for stocks in check. An eight-month weakening of the dollar has been lifting commodities prices and shares of U.S. exporters, which benefit from stronger foreign demand for their goods when the dollar falls. Record-low U.S. interest rates have also driven investors to seek higher returns in stocks and commodities, lifting share prices.

Trading volume remained light, signaling a lack of strong conviction behind the market’s moves.

Stocks jumped Monday on a government report that retail sales rebounded in October. Investors are looking for signs that consumer spending, one of the biggest drivers of the U.S. economy, will recover during the holidays.

A report on industrial production weighed on the market. The Fed said output at the nation’s factories, mines and utilities rose 0.1 percent in October, less than the 0.4 percent predicted by economists polled by Thomson Reuters.

Meanwhile, signs of inflation remained muted, a welcome sign for the economy. The Labor Department’s Producer Price Index, which measures inflation at the wholesale level, rose less than expected in October. The 0.3 percent rise was smaller than economists had forecast.

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 30.46, or 0.3 percent, to 10,437.42. It was the ninth gain in 10 days for the Dow and its highest close since Oct. 2, 2008, when it ended at 10,482.85. The Dow jumped 136 points Monday after the retail sales report.

The broader Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 1.02, or 0.1 percent, to 1,110.32, while the Nasdaq composite index rose 5.93, or 0.3 percent, to 2,203.78.

Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner speaks during a hearing on the G-20 in the Senate Foreign Relations committee on Capitol Hill in Washington Tuesday.

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Factory production slips slightly

WASHINGTON (AP) — A decline in factory production in October signals that consumers and businesses remain cautious in their spending, with the economic recovery likely to be sluggish.

At the same time, the weak economy is taming inflation.

Wholesale prices rose less than expected last month, giving the Federal Reserve more leeway to keep interest rates low to try to spur a stronger economic rebound.

Industrial production edged up 0.1 percent last month, the Fed reported Tuesday. It was the poorest showing since output fell 0.4 percent in June. Since then, industrial output had posted strong gains, helped by a rebound in auto production.

But auto output slipped 1.7 percent last month. That helped drag down total factory output, the biggest portion of industrial production.

Analysts say industrial production should post modest gains in Falling stocks outpaced those that rose 8-to-7 coming months, consistent with on the NYSE, where volume came to 972 million their view that the economy has shares compared with 1.1 billion Monday. begun to recover from the worst A bounce in crude oil helped energy stocks. Oil recession since the 1930s. But rose 24 cents to settle at $79.14 per barrel on the they cautioned that the rebound New York Mercantile Exchange. in manufacturing, just as in othGold climbed 20 cents to $1,139.40. Gains in er sectors of the economy, will be other metals spurred gains of materials companies. slow and halting.

Platinum jumped $17.90 to $1,459 an ounce.

“We are still dealing with a

number of headwinds,” said Sal Guatieri at BMO Capital Markets.

Overall industrial production would have fallen except for a 1.6 percent surge at utilities. That gain reflected an unusually cold October that boosted electricity production. Output in the mining sector, which covers oil and gas drilling, dipped 0.2 percent.

The government next week will revise its initial estimate that the overall economy, as measured by the gross domestic product, grew at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the July-September quarter. But weaker-than-expected reports in retail sales, foreign trade and industrial output, suggest that GDP is likely to be revised lower for the third quarter and remain modest next year.

Nariman Behravesh, chief economist at IHS Global Insight, said he expects GDP to be trimmed to around 2.8 percent for the third quarter, then slip to 2.5 percent in the current quarter. Some analysts predict GDP growth will slip to around 1.5 percent in the first half of next year , a pace that will not be fast enough to keep unemployment from rising further.

The Fed report showed that production cutbacks last month affected not only autos, but also appliances, furniture and car-

peting, clothing, computer and electronic products, paper products, petroleum and coal products, fabricated metal products and other things.

The Labor Department report on wholesale prices showed that core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy, actually declined 0.6 percent. In the past year, core wholesale prices have risen 0.7 percent, the smallest gain in more than five years.

High unemployment helps restrain labor costs, which enables companies to hold prices down. The unemployment rate jumped to 10.2 percent in October, a 26-year high. Some economists say the jobless rate could rise as high as 11 percent by the middle of next year before starting to drift slowly downward.

The overall rise in wholesale prices reflected a 1.6 percent jump in energy prices as gasoline rose 1.9 percent. Oil prices rose as high as $81 per barrel in October, up from a price around $70 in September.

Elsewhere, food prices last month rose 1.6 percent, driven by a 24.2 percent jump in vegetable prices, the most in two years. Egg, fruit and milk costs also rose.

The government will report consumer prices on Wednesday.

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BEIJING (AP) — President Barack Obama, with China’s leader at his side, lifted his sights Tuesday for a broad accord at next month’s climate conference that he said will lead to immediate action and “rally the world” toward a solution on global warming.

Obama and President Hu Jintao talked of a joint desire to tackle climate change, but failed to publicly address the root problems that could unravel a deal at the 192-nation conference in Copenhagen: how much each country can contribute to curb greenhouse gases and how the world will pay the billions of dollars needed to fight rising temperatures.

Hu said nations would do their part “consistent with our respective capabilities,” a reference to the now widely accepted view that developing nations — even energy guzzlers like China, India and Brazil — should be required only to set goals for reining in greenhouse-gas emissions, not accept absolute targets for reducing emissions like the industrialized countries.

Nonetheless, the symbolism of the world’s two largest polluters pledging no half-measures in an agreement during the Dec. 7-18 conference took the sting out of the admission

by Obama and other leaders over the weekend that Copenhagen would be only a way station rather than the endpoint envisioned two years ago when negotiations for a new climate treaty began.

Obama administration officials acknowledge that the Copenhagen talks are not expected to produce a final legal agreement, putting that off until next year. The administration sought to make clear Tuesday that Obama expects the talks to produce something more than “an agreement to have an agreement” at a future date.

“We need numbers on the table in Copenhagen,” said Danish Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen, speaking to the top negotiators of 44 nations meeting for informal consultations. He said the agreement

should be “concrete and binding on countries committing to reach targets, to undertake actions, and to provide agreed finance.”

Using language that went further than before, Obama said the aim of the summit “is not a partial accord or a political declaration, but rather an accord that covers all of the issues in the negotiations, and one that has immediate operational effect.”

He said an all-encompassing agreement “would be an important step forward in the effort to rally the world around a solution to our climate challenge.”

Obama did not elaborate. But the United Nations and the European Union have called for a fund of at least $10 billion annually in the next three years to help poor countries draw up plans for moving to lowcarbon economies, slow deforestation and take emergency steps against the effects of climate change.

The agreement is meant to succeed the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, which required 37 industrial countries to cut emissions an average 5 percent below 1990 levels by 2012, but which made no demands on rapidly growing economies like China’s.

The Copenhagen agreement would require developing countries to curb their emissions growth, but it was unclear how their plans would be enshrined in the accord.

White House aides said Sunday that a fully binding legal agreement would be put off until a December 2010 meeting in Mexico City, even though the new agreement must be ratified and in force when the Kyoto pact expires at the end of 2012.

Together, the U.S. and China emit 40 percent of the world’s greenhouse gases, and a new study said the recent growth of emissions was almost entirely driven by China.

In a joint statement, Obama and Hu said Copenhagen should produce an agreement that would “include emission reduction targets of developed countries and nationally appropriate mitigation actions of developing countries.”

Senate weighs long-term care

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate health care legislation expected this week is likely to include a new long-term care insurance program to help the elderly and the disabled avoid going into nursing homes, Democratic officials say.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is expected to incorporate the voluntary program in legislation to be unveiled as early as Wednesday, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because a final decision has not been made.

Known as the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, or CLASS Act, the program was a top priority for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass. It would begin to close a gap in the social safety net that’s received little attention in the health care debate.

Fiscal conservatives and government economists have questioned whether the program would be financially sustainable over the long run, and insurance companies are lobbying to strip it from the health care bill.

Nonetheless, the House included the program in its health care legislation, with the approval of the Obama administration. In the Senate, the Health Committee bill had included it, but the Finance Committee omitted it. The approach Reid is considering in a combined bill would address the objections of fiscal conservatives by stipulating that premiums from the program could not be counted in offsetting the cost of the broader health care bill. Reid’s office had no comment on Tuesday.

The cost of nursing homes averages $70,000 a year, and a home care attendant runs about $29 an hour. Medicare only covers temporary nursing home stays. Middle-class households have to exhaust their savings before an elder can qualify for nursing home coverage through Medicaid.

Under the proposed program, people would pay a modest monthly premium during their working years. If they become disabled, they would get a cash benefit of at least $50 a day that could be used to pay a home care attendant, buy supplies and equipment, make home improvements such as adding bathroom railings, or defray the costs of nursing home care.

The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the program would be fiscally solvent over a 75-year-period with the income from premiums, and no taxpayer financing. That assumes an initial monthly premium averaging $123, and a $75 daily benefit. People would sign up for the program at work through a payroll deduction. They would have to pay premiums for five years before they could qualify for benefits. Both the premiums and benefits would be adjusted annually.

“This is primarily a product for baby boomers, and people who are still working,” said James Firman, president of the National Council on Aging, and a supporter of the program. “If we don’t do this now, I don’t think boomers are going to get another chance.”

Supporters say the government benefit would provide a foundation upon which private insurance companies could build by selling supplemental long-term care coverage. But the industry says a new program would only create confusion.

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Humor Me Abbe Byers

Organization gives babies a fighting chance

One of our family’s many blessings came in a teeny-tiny package.

It was a warm June day about 30 years ago, when a precious little strawberry blonde weighing 2 pounds and 2 ounces, lay in the NIC unit at Charlotte Memorial Hospital wrapped in cellophane to retain her body heat. A catheter in her chest, tubes invading her tiny body and monitors surrounded her hospital bassinet 24/7. At one point her weight fell to a pound and 13 ounces.

That little bundle of joy was our niece, Laura, and we knew immediately she was going to be a fighter.

Born almost 3 months premature, doctors told her parents the chances for survival were 30 to 35 percent. Not the odds a parent wants to hear.

The anxiety and fears they faced were emotionally, mentally and physically draining, but they never gave up the hope of bringing their little girl home.

Laura remained in Charlotte from June 2 until July 28, when she was transferred to Cleveland Memorial Hospital in Shelby (now Cleveland Regional) weighing a whopping 4 pounds. On Aug. 24, Laura came home. Welcomed by her two-year-old brother, grandparents and many loving relatives and friends, our little fighter — wearing hand sewn baby doll gowns — still had a long road ahead of her.

In newborn intensive care units across the country, babies born too soon are fighting to stay alive. According to the March of Dimes, premature birth threatens the lives and health of more than half a million babies every year, including 17,396 in North Carolina and the number is rising.

Laura’s story is one with a happy ending. By the time she reached kindergarten her size was considered normal. We watched her grow and play, do well in school and be active in church. She was a youth cheerleader, on the swim team in high school and then went on to college. Laura turned out to be a typical All-American girl that her Daddy used to literally hold in the palm of his hand. Today, that picture is quite the opposite, she holds her Dad in the palm of her hand (figuratively speaking of course).

The March of Dimes has designated November as National Prematurity Awareness Month, and yesterday (Nov. 17) was Prematurity Awareness Day. This is an effort to let everyone know that premature birth is a crisis in our country and to bring people together in hopes of helping to give all babies their full nine months.

Premature birth means a baby is born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy, which is before the lungs, brain and other organs have time to fully develop.

The March of Dimes is inspired by all babies — those born healthy and those who need our help to survive and thrive. They help moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies and if something goes wrong, March of Dimes offers information and comfort to families.

March of Dimes continues to lead the fight against premature birth and other serious threats to infant health by funding research and programs that benefit every baby born.

Scientists are now focused on finding the causes of premature birth and developing preventions.

As we step into the season of giving, please consider March of Dimes. All pregnancies deserve a happy ending.

For more information visit www. marchofdimes.com. Contact Byers via e-mail at abyers@thedigitalcourier.com.

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Janie Bowen holds a photo of herself she took when she started TOPS. Above it she has written the words “Never again.” Bowen’s goal weight is 180 pounds; she’s already lost 132 pounds.

It wasn’t until she discovered Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) that she found something that helped her to lose weight.

“A friend of mine in Utah lost weight on TOPS,” Bowen said.

“I looked into it, but the closest ones were in Gastonia or Spartanburg.”

After researching it a little more, Bowen learned that in order to start your own chapter of TOPS you had to have a place to meet, four people to join and a scale.

That was in August 2008.

What started as a chapter with six members has grown to 25, and Bowen, who weighed 484.25 pounds at the start, has lost 132 pounds as of October.

Her success, Bowen said, comes from a change in perspective that came from being a member of TOPS. “I was always the chubby girl people made fun of,” she said. “I changed from a diet mentality to a health mentality.”

In the past Bowen said she’d gotten caught up in whatever weight loss program she was trying, thinking this would be the one that worked. “‘This is going to be the magic pill’ I thought,” she said. “There is no magic pill.”

There is, though, accountability and support through TOPS, which is helping Bowen along her journey.

“There are weekly meetings and people take turns leading the program,” Bowen said. “It’s more member-oriented and there is a lot of comraderie.”

Each meeting doesn’t just include a weigh-in, Bowen said.

There is time for members to brainstorm about any hurdles they are facing. Topics for meetings range from time management to tai chi, meditation to a Mediterranean diet.

It’s the first program Bowen’s Please see Bowen, Page 8B

hen Janie Bowen was in first grade, a larger desk from the fourth grade class had to be brought in for her to sit.

In fourth grade, she had to have a desk from the eighth grade class.

Bowen’s battled her weight all her life. She’s tried Weight Watchers, diet books – pretty much everything but surgery, Bowen said.

What is TOPS?

TOPS Club, Inc. is a nonprofit, noncommercial, weight-loss support organization based in Milwaukee, Wisc., with chapters located worldwide. Its two-fold objective is to encourage healthy lifestyles through weight-management support groups and to sponsor obesity research. Most members refer to the organization simply as “TOPS,” an acronym for “Take Off Pounds Sensibly.”

TOPS was founded in 1948 by Esther Manz, as a response to the need to assist overweight and obese people lose weight by setting up a support group system.

Recognition, accountability and physician support remain key elements. An incentive for chapter members who reach and maintain goal weights set by their doctors is acknowledgement as KOPS (Keeps Off Pounds Sensibly) members.

This is one of the most challenging parts of successful weight management. TOPS publishes education material to help its members under-

stand the dynamics of behavior change, good nutrition, increased activity aimed at developing a healthy new lifestyle. Local chapter meetings incorporate all of these elements on a weekly basis.

TOPS meets Mondays at 6 p.m. at Caroleen Baptist Church.

Membership is $26 per year and meetings are $1 per week.

Source: www.tops.org

Above, Janie Bowen at around age 5. Bowen said in kindergarten a desk from the fourth grade had to be brought in for her.

In TOPS, those who lose the most weight are treated as royalty. Bowen lost the most weight in her division.

2B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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Preparing that perfect Thanksgiving turkey

There are many ways to cook a turkey and each year new recipes and methods are created based on creative ingredients and regional trends. Some are good, some are not-so-good, and some are unsafe. All are designed to produce the perfect turkey. The greatest challenge for new and experienced cooks alike is to avoid the dreaded “dry turkey”.

Turkey can be braised, roasted, grilled, fried, boiled, broiled, and barbecued. Which cooking method chosen is up to the cook, just make sure it is safe. Unsafe methods, such as the brown bag or trash bag method are not recommended for obvious reasons. The glues, inks and chemicals in these bags are harmful.

The slow-cooking overnight method is also unsafe.

Before we discuss the many cooking methods, let’s choose the best turkey. Select the right size - calculate one pound per person. This will provide generous servings with enough leftovers for another meal. Choose the highest quality - look for the USDA Grade A symbol.

Picking a young, tender turkey is easy.

Most turkeys on the market are young, 4-6 months old. A fryerroaster turkey is under 4 months of age.

Knowing whether your turkey is male or female can be more difficult since labeling turkeys as hens or toms is optional. Fortunately, gender is an indication of size, not quality or tenderness.

Economically, though,

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hens are a better buy since toms have larger bones and less edible portions.

Whole turkeys, turkey parts, and turkey products may be purchased.

Turkey parts include breasts, legs, necks, and wings. Other products include turkey bacon, ham, and sausage as well as ground turkey and turkey burgers.

Smoked turkeys are fully cooked and simply need to be heated unless the label says otherwise. Turkeys are smoked to impart flavor, not to extend storage time. A smoked turkey in the refrigerator, unwrapped, can be kept up to one week.

Once the package has been opened, use within 3-4 days.

Whole turkeys can be purchased fresh or frozen. If you buy a fresh turkey, it will need to be cooked within two days. The sell date on a fresh turkey is the last day the turkey should be sold. However, the turkey will maintain optimal quality and safety for 1-2 days after this date. Once you get your turkey home, refrigerate it immediately. If you decide to not use your fresh turkey right away, it can be stored in the freezer for up to one year.

There are two types of whole frozen turkeys on the market: pre-basted and un-basted. A prebasted bird is injected with water, broth, vegetable oil and spices to enhance flavor and moistness. An un-bast-

ed turkey has no additional ingredients.

There are three safe methods to thaw frozen turkey. To thaw in the refrigerator, place turkey, in its original wrap, on a tray in the bottom section of the refrigerator. Allow 24 hours of thawing time for every 5 pounds of turkey. For example, a 20 pound turkey can take 4-5 days to thaw.

Cold water thawing is also an option, however, it requires you to be present during the entire thawing time.

Submerge turkey in its wrapper into a deep sink of cold water. Do not use warm or hot water. Change the water every 30 minutes. Cold water thawing takes 30 minutes per pound. While this works fine for smaller cuts of meat such as a turkey breast, it can be extremely time consuming for whole turkeys. The same is true for microwave thawing.

Check your microwave instructions for the size turkey you want to defrost. Any meat thawed in the microwave must be cooked immediately. Do not store for cooking later.

Turkeys should be cooked at temperatures at or above 325 degrees.

Any temperature less than 325 is unsafe. The best way to determine doneness is to use a meat thermometer.

Insert thermometer into the thickest part of the inner thigh without touching the bone.

Turkey should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. An 8 pound turkey may take 2-3 hours, while a 20 pound turkey can take

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4-5 hours.

A shallow roasting pan may be used to cook a whole turkey. If you do not have a lid for the roasting pan, you may cover the turkey loosely with a tent of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Remove the foil after one hour to allow the skin to brown during the remaining cook time.

covering and tucking the wing tips properly, and turning the bird during cooking.

Marinating and brining are pre-treatment methods that are sometimes used prior to cooking to improve moistness and enhance flavor.

Regardless of the cooking method, once your holiday bird is done, allow it to sit for 20 minutes before carving. During this time, juices will be redistributed and saturate the meat evenly making the turkey easier to carve.

If the turkey is done before you are ready to eat, it is safe to hold it in the oven at 200 degrees. Keep the turkey covered so it does not dry out. Leave the thermometer in the turkey and make sure that the temperature of the turkey does not drop below 140 degrees during holding time.

Cooking a turkey in an oven cooking bag is a safe and delicious alternative to the traditional roasting method.

Be sure to follow the instructions provided with the oven bag.

Wrapping and cooking the entire turkey in aluminum foil reduces cooking time, but requires a temperature of 450 degrees. This method steams the turkey in its own juices, producing a moist bird with a light golden, non-crispy skin.

Deep fried turkey is also an option. This method is used with small turkeys under 10 pounds. The entire bird is lowered into a huge vat of hot oil and fried until crispy and golden brown. While not as healthy as other methods, it is a popular one.

Perhaps there is a skilled carver in your family. If so, you are lucky. If not, your bird may suffer the same fate as so many others – hacked to shreds at the hands of knifewielding relatives. If this is the case, having the right tools and a little know-how may preserve your work of art.

You will need a meat fork with long tines, a sharp carving or chef’s knife, a cutting board, and a paper towel or napkin. Start with the

Grilled turkey can be a wonderful variation from the traditional oven roasting. There are many factors that lead to successfully grilled turkey, such as the position of the coals, use of a V-rack,

dark meat. Using a folded napkin, hold the turkey at the breastbone. Cut through the skin between the leg and body. Press the leg downward until it is lying flat against the platter. Cut through the hip joint and remove the leg and thigh to a cutting board. Cut the thigh and drumstick apart at the joint. Remove the skin and slice around the thighbone, removing the meat. Leave the drumstick whole.

To slice the breast, hold the turkey with a large fork at the breastbone. Slice 2 inches down one side of the breastbone, gently separating the meat from the bone. Now make a horizontal slice across the grain of the meat.

Remove the entire sections of breast meat to a cutting board. Holding with a fork, cut into slices.

Once the holiday meal is finished, it is time to deal with the leftovers. Within two hours after cooking, leftovers should be put in the refrigerator.

Large quantities should be divided into smaller portions and stored in shallow containers in the refrigerator. Food in small amounts will chill faster keeping it safer and fresher. Use leftovers within 3-4 days. Leftovers can also be frozen and used within four months.

Enjoy your holiday.

Honor Roll Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy The first quarter honor roll at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy has been announced by Joe Maimone, headmaster.

Those students named to the list are: A Honor Roll 6th grade David Bond, Kristen Bullock, Erin Davis, Lucy High, Lindsey Martelle, Taylor Moore,

Lydia Murray, Emily Qualls.

7th grade Bianca Clark, Valerie Evans, Mason Martin, Christopher Mejia, Philip Talbert, David Teddy.

8th grade Aaron Alexander, Danny Camp III, Janice Dilgert, Kira Jordan, Stephen Maimone, Andrew Murphy, Jerishma Patel, Travis Waldroup-Rodriguez.

9th grade Eleora-Sian Albala, Melinda Alexander, Victoria Bennett, Wendy Harmon,

Christopher Krier, William Krier, Leah Lineberry, McKinnon Martin, Josiah Parke, Rosemary Richards, Hannah Saucier, John Tuong, Darby Williams.

10th grade Megan Connor, Stephanie Corder, Nathaniel Hager, Bruce Kennedy, Haley Stepp, Sarah Thompson.

11th grade Tyler Melton.

12th grade Rachael Bradley, Terrance Demas, See Honor, Page 8B

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Group makes portraits for breast cancer survivors

By SHAVONNE POTTS Salisbury Post

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — When Renda Ayscue’s older sister, Rhonda, was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago, the world changed. Rhonda, a single mother, was about to discover the love one sister, friend and a community would show.

Renda, an assistant photographer at Irresistible Portraits in Kannapolis enlisted owner Karen Goforth to help raise funds for Rhonda’s treatments.

The Salisbury Post reported that together Goforth and Ayscue have created a nonprofit, Focused on a Cure, which has helped spread the word about breast cancer.

The women started the nonprofit as a way to help Rhonda, but the more they became involved in the lives of the women they met along the way, “the more we felt it was something we had to do,” Goforth said.

Ayscue realized through her sister’s fight against breast cancer they could be there for others.

Ayscue never knew how breast cancer could impact a family until it happened to her sister.

She thought Rhonda would not be able to handle it, Ayscue admits.

Ayscue was proved wrong.

“She never complained. She taught me about what she’s made of,” Ayscue said.

Her sister had a lumpectomy followed by chemotherapy treatments.

“It (mammogram) may be for five minutes, but it saved her life,” Ayscue said.

Her sister went for a mammogram before age 40, which is the typical age doctors recommend.

Rhonda had one at 37 and would later have a biopsy. She was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer.

“If she had waited until 40, she would not be alive,” Ayscue said.

Rhonda is cancer free today.

“She’s so much stronger,” Goforth said.

One day Rhonda was leaving her oncologist proudly walking back to her car, bald head and all.

A woman going in stopped her to say how inspiring she was just watching Rhonda boldly walk back to her car.

The two women became friends. The woman later met Goforth and Ayscue, at first not realizing the connection.

Goforth had always gone on mission trips and participated in community fundraisers.

The idea had always been with her to start

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In this Oct. 28, 2009 photo, Renda Ayscue, left, and Karen Goforth are seen in Kannapolis, N.C. Ayscue and Goforth started the nonprofit Focused on a Cure after Ayscue’s older sister Rhonda was diagnosed with breast cancer. Goforth is owner and photographer for Irresistible Portraits in Kannapolis. Ayscue is an assistant photographer. (/The Salisbury Post, Shavonne Potts)

her own nonprofit.

“I’ve always wanted to do something. I never thought about breast cancer until her sister was diagnosed,” Goforth said.

The women began taking pictures of the breast cancer survivors they met. They also encouraged them to tell their story of survival.

The portraits and stories were put together in a traveling exhibit.

The exhibit has been featured at Carolina Mall, the Concord Library and several other locations throughout Cabarrus County.

Many of the survivors also were the subject of a documentary the

organization created.

Focused on a Cure has created T-shirts, bottled water and stationery with their logo emblazoned in two shades of pink. They held a fundraiser, Piggin’ Out for Pink, in August to support the NorthEast Foundation’s Breast Health Program. They raised $10,000. There were more than 200 volunteers, survivors and their families in attendance at the fundraiser.

Three friends Goforth met underwent breast cancer diagnoses and treatment at different points in their lives.

“They call themselves the Spit Sisters,” she

said.

The women couldn’t make a blood pact because of treatment, but instead spit on their thumbs, promising to be there for each other.

“It brings it into the light,” Ayscue said of the exhibit.

Ayscue and Goforth both say seeing the exhibit made some people think twice about how they take care of themselves.

“We tried to portray each portrait to reflect their stories,” Goforth said.

The women featured 15 women in their traveling exhibit.

Along with the women who’ve been inspired,

some husbands urged their wives to get mammograms after attending Focused on a Cure fundraisers.

“It was nurturing and helpful for all of them to come together to say we made it,” Goforth said.

One man in his 60s who attended a fundraiser told of his fight with breast cancer. He has been a voice for the small number of men who are diagnosed with breast cancer.

“My heart was opened up. You are almost transformed as a person,” Goforth said.

“You take the good with the bad and work it for God’s glory,” Ayscue said.

Goforth and Ayscue are hoping to up their fundraising goal of $10,000 to $15,000 and to interview and photograph 20 breast cancer survivors.

The money raised for next year’s Piggin’ Out for Pink event will support the Cabarrus Health Alliance’s mammogram program, which offers mammograms to older women with limited income.

“We want to do bigger and better,” Goforth said.

Goforth said they would love to see a Focused on a Cure support group.

For now, the women are planning next year’s big fundraiser.

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I have found that keeping a notepad handy when I open a gift and jotting down the first thought that comes into my head when I open the package is helpful. (Hint: Is it soft? Cuddly? Tasty? Something you had wanted but had not been able to find? Clever? If the answer is yes, then write it down.)

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Instead, I have GA-1 subtype of carnitine deficiency.

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I’m not sure I am willing to do that for two main reasons. Carnitine deficiency is a relatively new medical condition that very few doctors know about. Therefore, I imagine there have been few, if any, long-term studies done. Also, I keep thinking that I’ve been fine without the medication all my 36 years, so why should I start now? I am debating whether to take the medication and risk encountering unknown side effects, or not take the medication and risk causing possible long-term health consequences as my body functions with low levels.

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Your Birthday, Nov. 18;

The year ahead will provide many opportunities to expand your circle of friends and acquaintances.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You have wonderful possibilities for material acquisition.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — That optimistic attitude will serve you well, but only as long as you hold onto it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Don’t hesitate to follow your intuitive hunches when they signal that things are in your favor.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Enjoy yourself when with friends, but make sure that you keep everything purely fun and games.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Don’t be jealous over the attention being lavished on a friend.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You could be your worst enemy by putting the kibosh on good suggestions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — A bad, long-neglected situation will continually fester until you take ownership.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — If your mate wants to do something that isn’t exactly your favorite thing, be supportive.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Being confronted once again with a situation that didn’t previously work out shouldn’t shake you up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You can turn a wonderful day into one of disappointment if you reward the undeserving.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — If you make an important concession or agreement, do so quietly and without fanfare.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You’re quite a creative thinker, but don’t wait to use this rewarding asset until you’re pushed into a corner.

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NOTICE The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of William McArthur Smith, late of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before February 18, 2010, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the estate of REBECCA ANN HEWITT DOGGETT of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said REBECCA ANN HEWITT DOGGETT to present them to the undersigned on or before the 28th day of January 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 28th day of October, 2009.

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NORTH CAROLINA RUTHERFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NUMBER: 09 SP 421 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF: ROBERT ANDERSON AND WIFE, TERRY ANDERSON Grantor, TO Jarald N. Willis, Substitute Trustee, As recorded in Deed of Trust Book 829, Page 715, Rutherford County Registry.

NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust executed by Robert Anderson and wife, Terry Anderson, to A. Jervis Arledge, Trustee for Rick Rastrelli and Alfredo J. Rastrelli, dated March 4, 2005, and recorded in Deed of Trust Book 829, Page 0715, of record in the Rutherford County Registry, N. C.; and under and by virtue of an Order of the Clerk of Superior Court of Rutherford County, N. C., made and entered on the 28th day of October, 2009, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and said deeds of trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness, the undersigned trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse door in Rutherfordton, North Carolina at 11:30 AM ON THURSDAY THE 3RD DAY OF DECEMBER, 2009, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, same lying and being in Morgan Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Situate, lying, and being in Morgan Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being all of Lot Number 38 of Indian Head Acres as shown on plat duly recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 9, at Page 56, and containing 2.61 acres, more or less. Subject to the Restrictions of Indian Head Acres Subdivision as described in Deed Book 751, Pages 308-310, Rutherford County Registry.

THERE IS ALSO CONVEYED HEREWITH A RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT across private roads in said subdivision and across private roads of others to N.C. Highway No.1008 as more particularly described in instruments of record in Deed Book 363, Page 313, and Deed Book 363, Page 316, and Deed Book 363, Page 319, all of the Rutherford County Registry.

Being the same and identical property which was conveyed by Rick Rastrelli and wife, Kathy Lynn Rastrelli and Alfredo Rastrelli and wife, Marlene R. Rastrelli to Robert Anderson and wife, Terry Anderson by deed dated February 28, 2005, and of record in Deed Book 867, Page 161, Rutherford County Registry.

The record owners of the above described real property as reflected on the records of the Rutherford County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this notice are Robert Anderson and wife, Terry Anderson.

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute Section 45-21.10(b) and North Carolina General Statute Section 45-21.9A, and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder will be required to deposit with the Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of the greater of 5% of the total bid or $750.00 of the bid as a forfeit and guarantee of compliance with this bid, the same to be credited on his /her bid when accepted. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or by certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time , he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statute Section 45.21.30(d) and (e).

This sale shall be subject to all outstanding taxes, prior liens, judgments and encumbrances, rights of ways, easements, and restrictive covenants of record. This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This the 28th day of October, 2009 Jarald N. Willis, Substitute Trustee

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NORTH CAROLINA RUTHERFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 09 SP 380 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY EVERETT C. RIBAKOVE AND WIFE, BAIBA P. RIBAKOVE DATED October 18, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 925, PAGE 506, RUTHERFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, TO BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORP, TRUSTEE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust executed by EVERETT C. RIBAKOVE AND WIFE, BAIBA P. RIBAKOVE dated October 18, 2006 to BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee for BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, recorded in Book 925, Page 506, RUTHERFORD County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of RUTHERFORD County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of RUTHERFORD and State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Chimney Rock Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being Lot 8 of the Stonecrest Subdivision as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 243, Rutherford County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION: Lot 8 Legand Dr. Stonecrest Subdivision Lake Lure NC 28746 DATE OF SALE: November 19, 2009 TIME OF SALE: 10:30 A.M. LOCATION OF SALE: RUTHERFORD County Courthouse RECORD OWNER(S): Everett C. Ribakove and Baiba P. Ribakove TERMS OF THE SALE: (1) This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-of-ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies.

(2) The property is being sold "as is". Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property.

Further, the undersigned Substitute Trustee makes no title warranties with respect to the title to the property.

(3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Registerof Deeds and any final court and/or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale.

(4) At the time of the sale, the highest bidder will be required to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period.

(5) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

(6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession, by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold.

This the 21st day of October, 2009.

SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. _______________________________________ Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 (919) 250-2000 KMA 97391881

6B — The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, WEDNESDAY, November 18, 2009 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 09 SP 420 In the Matter of Foreclosure Of Claim of Lien filed against MANFRED W. BERGER and wife, NANCY C. BERGER Under Power of Sale NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Master Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions recorded in Deed Book 386, Page 404, and all subsequent amendments thereto, and also pursuant to North Carolina General Statute §§ 47A-22 and 47F-316, and because of default in the payment of association assessments, the undersigned attorney and agent for the Trustee shall on DECEMBER 3, 2009, at 11:00 AM., at the door of the Rutherford County Courthouse, offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The Interval Ownership Interest known as Foxrun Townhouse Bldg 30SA, Townhouse Unit 84, Week 52 as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 13, Page 35, revised, and as more specifically described in that deed recorded in Deed Book 516, at Page 168, Rutherford County Registry.

The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinabove described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and that the undersigned may require the successful bidder at the sale to immediately deposit cash in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the high bid up to $1,000.00, plus five (5%) of any excess of $1,000.00. The real property hereinabove described will be sold subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and easements of record, tax liens and assessments.

The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. The record titleholders to said property, ten (10) days prior to posting this Notice, are: Manfred W. Berger and wife, Nancy C. Berger.

The Daily Courier office will be closed on Thursday, November 26th in observance of Thanksgiving Day Classified Advertising deadline for new ads, cancellations, and changes to existing ads for the Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th editions are as follows: LINE ADS: Deadline is Wednesday, November 25th at 2:00 PM DISPLAY ADS: Deadline is Tuesday, November 24th at 2:00 PM DISPLAY AD DEADLINE for Saturday, November 28th and Sunday, November 29th editions will be Wednesday, November 25th by 2:00 PM

Rutherford County Senior Center has an opening for a NUTRITION SITE MANAGER at the Henrietta Meal site Part time 20 hours per week, Mon.-Fri. 9:00AM-1:00PM, $9.06 per hour. Under the general supervision of the Senior Center Director, under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Site Coordinator. Work involves assisting with serving and clean up of lunch, record keeping regarding ordering of meals, attendance and meals served. Also, responsible for supervising and planning activities at this site. Must adhere to Federal and State regulations governing nutrition programs.

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This the 28th day of October, 2009 Jarald N. Willis, Trustee

NORTH CAROLINA RUTHERFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 09 SP 379 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY KENRICK BHOLA AND WIFE, AZEEZEE SORAYA BHOLA DATED August 4, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 911, PAGE 631, RUTHERFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, TO BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORP, TRUSTEE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust executed by KENRICK BHOLA AND WIFE, AZEEZEE SORAYA BHOLA dated August 4, 2006 to BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee for BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, recorded in Book 911, Page 631, RUTHERFORD County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of RUTHERFORD County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of RUTHERFORD and State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Situate lying and being in Gilkey Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and being all of the 1.56 acre tract shown as Lot #181 on plat entitled “Clearwater Creek Phase 8,” Sheet One of Three, as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 27 at Page 67, Rutherford County Registry.

Being a portion of that property conveyed in Deed from SFG Dragonfly, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company to Mtn. Creek Land Co., Inc., a North Carolina Corporation by deed dated November 15, 2004 and of record in Deed Book 860, at Page 146, Rutherford County Registry.

Subject to all notes shown on plat hereinabove referred to and further subject to any restrictions or rights of way of record and subject further to all provisions and restrictions of record as set forth in Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions of Clearwater Creek dated May 4, 2005 and of record in Deed Book 872, at Page 309, Rutherford County Registry and any additional supplemental declarations pertaining thereto.

Being the same and identical property which was conveyed by Mtn. Creek Land Co., Inc., a North Carolina corporation to Kekrick Bhola and wife, Azeezee Soraya Bhola by deed dated August 4, 2006 and of record in Deed Book 910, at Page 284, Rutherford County Registry.

PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION: Lot 181 Phase 8 Clearwater Creek Subdivision, North Dakota Dr. Rutherfordton NC 28139 DATE OF SALE: November 19, 2009 TIME OF SALE: 10:30 A.M. LOCATION OF SALE: RUTHERFORD County Courthouse RECORD OWNER(S): Kenrick Bhola and Azeezee Soraya Bhola TERMS OF THE SALE: (1) This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-of-ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies.

(2) The property is being sold "as is". Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property.

Further, the undersigned Substitute Trustee makes no title warranties with respect to the title to the property.

(3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Registerof Deeds and any final court and/or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale.

(4) At the time of the sale, the highest bidder will be required to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period.

(5) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

(6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession, by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold.

This the 21st day of October, 2009.

SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. _______________________________________ Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 (919) 250-2000 KMA 97391969

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY FILE NO.: 09 SP 0001 UNDER AND BY VITRUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Kenneth H. Jordan and Paula S. Jordan, dated August 22, 2007, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina, on August 22, 2007, in Book 973, beginning at Page 229, and an Order entered by the Asst. Clerk of Superior Court of the above County on October 27, 2009; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and/or failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein; and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust: the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the Rutherford County Courthouse, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina at 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd day of December, 2009, that parcel of land, including improvements thereon and described as follows: TRACT ONE: Situate, lying and being in Chimney Rock Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and being a portion of Lots #21, 22 & 23 of Block Three as shown on plat in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina in Plat Book 2 at Page 1, being described from survey entitled "William Lewis" dated march 26, 1998, by Professional Surveying Services as follows: BEGINNING at an existing iron pin, said existing iron pin being the southeasternmost corner of Lot #35 of the aforementioned plat, the property now or formerly owned by Martyn D. Watts and wife, Susan, as described and recorded in Deed Book 617, at Page 483, Rutherford County Registry, from said BEGINNING point, North 84 deg. 00’ 11" East 74.66 feet to an existing iron pin; thence North 12 deg. 50’ 42" West 23.12 feet to a new iron pin; thence North 84 deg. 00’ 11" East 68.92 feet to an existing iron pin at the edge of a pathway; thence running along and with the edge of said pathway South 13 deg. 38’ 24" East 124.86 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 82 deg. 25’ 19" West 76.27 feet to a new iron pin; thence South 80 deg. 38’ 05" West 73.24 feet to a point; thence South 73 deg. 53’ 40" West 9.45 feet to a new iron pin; thence North 05 deg. 21’ 08" West 108.97 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 0.39 acres, more or less.

PIN# 16-27044 TRACT TWO: Situate, lying and being in the Town of Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and being the remaining portion of that property conveyed by deed dated September 17, 1984, and recorded in Deed Book 462, at Page 122, Rutherford County Registry, and being all of Lot #23 of Block Three as shown on plat duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina in Plat Book 2 at Page 1, to which reference is hereby made for a more full and complete description. PIN# 22-5779 Address of Real Property: 2414 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC 28746 Present Record Owner: Kenneth H. Jordan and wife, Paula S. Jordan The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty and N0/100 Dollars ($750.00). In the event the Owner and Holder is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. § 7A-308(a)(1).

The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to and together with all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required.

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

Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: Any order for possession of the property may be used pursuant to G.S. 45-21-29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of the Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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Letha Lineberry, Burleson, Christian Stephanie Watterson, 12th grade Mary Thelen, Ashley Carpenter, Ashley Jacob Wells.

Taylor Blanton, Haylee Thompson.

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Alexa Lovelace, Rachel Mauney, Eden Mullinax, Michaela Orsky, Savannah Pye, Mattie Roberts, Carrie Ruff, Lydia Self, Sara Turner.

Janie Bowen has battled her weight her entire life.

7th grade Through TOPS she’s learned healthy lifestyle changes Michael Advent, that have resulted in weight loss.

India Benson, Sheridan Blakey, Matthew Bright, Erin Brown, Brooks Corder, Samantha Crane, a whole jar of the other Kelsey Doggett, Bianca Dragul, Alyssa Edwards, stuff.�

Autumn Edwards, Bowen even plans for Continued from Page 1B special things, like fam- Bailey Graeper, Natalie ily cookouts and parties. Hamilton, Sarah Hamrick, Katie Harmon, “It’s all about planstuck to, even when Benjamin Harris, ning,� she said. “This is Malarie Harris, Daniel she’s hit low points. a way of life. I’m going Hooper, Jessica Judson, “This time I think the to have to live this way Conner Kring, George people I’m around made the rest of my life.�

Lane III, Michael me realize that’s not the Walking is a part of Lloyd, Stephanie end of it,� she said. her daily routine now Lola, Logan Marshall, Bowen has another too.

Austin McInnis, Peyton incentive to lose too – “When I first started I Noschese, Coleman she wants to be able to couldn’t walk from the Putnam, Joseph Rash, walk the bleachers at mailbox and back with- Thomas Sievers, Derek her son, Kyle’s, graduout getting absolutely Skipper, Emily Stepp, ation from Chase High Ben Waldrep, Kaitlyn winded,� she said.

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She’s already lost “She’s actually sticking six sizes and her first 8th grade with this one,� Kyle said. big goal is to lose 200 Efrim Borders, Joseph “Being over it gives her Bradshaw, Bethany pounds. Bowen’s ultimore incentive.�

Cantrell, Ayumi Deyton, mate goal is to weigh Bowen said she’s made 180 pounds.

Grace Hollifield, Robert Hosking III, Taylor lifestyle changes since “Sure I’d like to be a Kinter, Nathaniel beginning TOPS. She size 8, but realistically Mackey, Christopher now counts calories and I could be a size 12,�

Mintz, Kelly Moyer, weighs her food out into she said. “The biggest Joseph Pate, Keaton portions. She still eats change is being realisPoole, Benjamin what she wants. tic.�

Schaeffer, Hannah “I eat less of it,� she Jean Gordon/Daily Courier Scruggs, Austin Smith, said. “I would rather Caleb, Nathaniel and Zachariah Poole were raking and blowing leaves nearly as Jamie Smith, Ronald have small amounts. they were falling Thursday afternoon at a residence off Withrow Road in Forest City.

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