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FOREST CITY — An average of 16.7 percent of Rutherford County residents — around 10,211 people — lived in poverty between 2006 and 2008, almost a full 2 percent more than the state average. The statistic was one of several contained in a report on employment, income, poverty and inequality from
the North Carolina Justice Center, an advocacy and research organization whose mission is to end poverty in North Carolina by ensuring that every household has access to the resources, services and fair treatment it needs to achieve economic security. Statistics in the report are based on three-year averages from the American Community Survey.
Other statistics released in the report include: n Rutherford County’s unemployment rate was 8.8 percent in August 2008; the state rate was 6.6 percent. In August 2009, the county unemployment rate increased to 15 percent; the state rate increased to 10.8 percent. Please see Poverty, Page 6
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Early signs are looking good for retailers
Christmas tree sales reported as brisk
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FOREST CITY — Christmas tree vendors around the county are seeing green in more ways than one this holiday season, with several stands set up and open for business. A sampling of merchants around the area showed sales ramping up. “We’re selling trees from Boone this year,” said Benny Sane, who was running a tree stand on Main Street in Spindale. “This is the first year I’ve sold in Spindale, but we’re doing okay so far. Roger Vance is our supplier. We go Garrett Byers/Daily Courier up to his farm every so often Freda and Stephany Greene were among the many shoppers at Main Street Emporium in Rutherfordton and get more so they’re fresh. for Black Friday sales. The Greene’s were doing some mother - daughter shopping for Vera Bradley handI think we’ll get between 300 bags. and 500 trees all together.” In Forest City, another stand was open for a slightly different take. “We selling trees we grow on our farm in Ashe County,” By SCOTT BAUGHMAN at Main Street Emporium with her daughter, said Melissa Padgett who was Stephany. “To be honest, we went to Marion to with her husband, Danny. Daily Courier Staff Writer be at their Wal-mart at 5 a.m. But there wasn’t “My father, Terry Hagaman, RUTHERFORDTON — Shoppers braved as much of a crowd there so we were done and runs the Grace of God Rescue early morning hours and cold temperatures to out by 5:25 a.m. so we could go shopping in Mission, so this year we’re get Black Friday deals around the county and Rutherfordton.” going to donate part of our the region. The family tackled a large Christmas gift list sales to the mission.” Various shops around the county hosted some picking up toys for children and various other The Padgett’s have about deals, but most shoppers were trying to be items. 7,000 trees on their farm and cagey and avoid the crowds. said it took about three hours “We tried to avoid the big stores and the big Please see Shoppers, Page 6 to drive back to get more crowds,” said Freda Greene who was shopping trees. “We’re going to be here through Sunday and then come back on the following two weekends,” Padgett said. “In addition to the trees, we have pine ropes, wreathes Jim Wantuch, co-owner and even some syrup. During of Dovetails and Rusty the year we grow all kinds of Nails antiques in Forest berries, shiitake mushrooms, City, shows off some potatoes, sweet potatoes and 20th century baseball cards to Mike and Donna more.” The tree growing season Tormeno. The shop saw in North Carolina has been several customers interested in speciality items excellent this year, accordfor Black Friday shoping to the North Carolina ping. Department of Agriculture. “We have one of the best Garrett Byers/Daily Courier crops we’ve ever had,” said
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Girl has big dreams for others By LARRY DALE Daily Courier Staff Writer
FOREST CITY — A Charlotte girl with Rutherford County connections dreams big, but unlike most 8-year-olds, she is making her dreams come true on behalf of sick children. Katie Greene is trying to raise $8,000 to buy Christmas presents for the children who will have to spend this holiday in four hospitals in the region. The hospitals are Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, Mission Hospital in Asheville, Monroe Hospital and Jeff Gordon Hospital in
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Concord. This is the third year Katie has raised funds to help hospitalized children, and each year she has raised more money. Katie and her parents, Dean and Elizabeth “Liz” Greene, visited The Daily Courier office this week to talk about her mission of helping others. Dean is a graduate of East Rutherford High School and still has family in the county. “I was walking through Wal-Mart (in 2007), and I found a Care Bears toy and I picked it Please see Dreams, Page 3
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local Church News Spindale area to kick off Advent, Christmas season
SPINDALE — Churches in the Spindale community will once again kick off the Advent and Christmas season with a candlelight walk Sunday, Nov. 29, beginning at 6 p.m., from perspective churches to the Spindale House. The churches involved include Spindale United Methodist, New Zion Baptist, St. Lukes Episcopal, First Baptist Church of Spindale, The Church of The Brethren, Main Street Baptist, Spindale Presbyterian, Advent Lutheran, Mt. Hebron United Methodist, Mt. Vernon Baptist, Well Springs United Methodist, and Spencer Baptist Church. The outlying churches will either gather with one of the town churches or meet at another location to begin the walk through town toward the Spindale House. Others who would like to participate are encouraged to join this pilgrimage from one of the listed locations. There are two purposes for this celebration: One is to signal the beginning of the season. The other is to symbolize the unity of the churches in their ministry to the town. Once every one has gathered at The Spindale House at 6 p.m., there will be a time of singing led by a brass ensemble. Donald Brown will serve as the master of ceremony. Jim Whitlow and Dennis Tomlinson will read the Christmas Story from the Gospel of Luke, and Billy Vaughn
Music/concerts The Swansons will be in concert Sunday, Nov. 29, at Trinity Weselyan Church, 291 Harmon St., Forest City. Music begins at 6 p.m. Singing: Sunday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m., Bostic Missionary Methodist Church; featuring Winners Either Way. Kyle Matthews of Greenville, S.C., will be in
SheDances Benefit Concert
will read from the children’s book, The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey. In addition, Andy Evans and Bill Kirk will share prayers, and Ron Fink will bring a short meditation on the meaning of Christmas. Spindale Mayor Mickey Bland will turn the lights on the tree to signal the beginning of the season. The public is invited to participate. Everyone is encouraged to bring a sheltered candle (such as in a jar) and join in the celebration.
‘Lanterns of Light’ house tour today in Ellenboro ELLENBORO — “Lanterns of Light,” a Christmas house tour in the Ellenboro community is Saturday, Nov. 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. Lanterns of Light begins at Walls Baptist Church, Walls Church Road. After a brief visit and refreshments, visitors will begin the tour of other homes. Most all homes are located on Walls Church Road.
Father’s Vineyard will host SheDances benefit concert on Friday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m., featuring Thalon (above) and LP “Like Paul” (right), with special guest David Coffin (left). Admission is $10. Father’s Vineyard is located at 724 Oakland Road, Spindale. Sponsored by Krucifyd Ministries, www.krucifyd. org. SheDances is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide healing, hope and a future for girls who have been victims of human trafficking, www.shedances.org. For more information call (828) 243-3445.
After the first visit at Walls Baptist, the public is invited to visit the homes of Mark and Lisa Carter, Rita and Edgar Hollifield, Eugene and Teresa Dodson, Heath and Cindy Bridges, and Yvonne and James Bridges. Each home owner will welcome visitors with the Lanterns of Light. Tickets are $5 with all proceeds going to the Walls Baptist Church soup kitchen.
concert Sunday, Nov. 29, at Crestview Baptist Church, Forest City. The program begins at 6 p.m. Kyle presents a unique blend of musical and storytelling talents. Singing: Sunday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m., Fork Creek Baptist Church; featuring the Golden Valley Crusaders. Singing: Sunday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m., at Haynes Memorial Baptist Church in
Henrietta; featuring Chris Smith, also known as the one-man quartet, and formerly of The Inspirations. Gospel singing: Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m., Village Chapel Church, 141 Huntley St., Forest City; featuring the Glory Bound Singers from Mayo. Singing: Sunday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Riverside Baptist Church, Hogan Road, Harris; featuring The
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Christmas Hanging of Greens: Sunday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m., Caroleen Baptist Church. Live Nativity: Dec. 4-6, 6 to 8 p.m., Prospect Baptist Church, Mooresboro, near Duke Power Steam Plant; drive through, church vans and buses welcome; hot chocolate and cookies; no admission.
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Messiah: The Rutherford County Chorus will present selected choruses from Messiah on Monday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m., in the Foundation auditorium at Isothermal Community College. Singers who are familiar with Messiah are invited to join the choir for this event. Rehearsal with the orchestra will be from 5 to 7 p.m., the day of the performance. Contact Tony Spencer at tspencer@bellsouth.net for more information.
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Advent Lutheran Church will observe the beginning of a new church year on Sunday, Nov. 29, during the 11 a.m. worship service. The Advent season is encompassed by the four Sundays prior to Christmas Day. Advent is located at 102 Reveley St., Spindale. Pastoral anniversary services: In honor of Pastor Gladys Logan; Nov. 27-29, at Angel Divine Faith Church, Rutherfordton; 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 AME Zion Church, Forest City; tickets are $10 each. 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. Rally: “12 Tribes of Israel” rally; Sunday, Nov. 29, 3 p.m., New Zion Baptist Church, Henrietta. Guest speaker: Dec. 3-5, 7 nightly; Temple of Jesus, Lake Lure; Pastor Ricky Murphy of Pentecostal Church of God, Waynesville, will speak; Rev. Lloyd Montgomery, pastor.
Fundraisers Country ham supper: Saturday, Dec. 5, 4 to 8 p.m., Duncan’s Creek Presbyterian Church, 1658 Duncan’s Creek Road, Ellenboro. Christmas sale: Saturday, Dec. 5, begins at 8 a.m., Crestview Baptist Church, Forest City; sausage biscuits, baked goods; Christmas decorations and related items; all proceeds for the building fund. Poor man’s supper: Saturday, Dec. 5, 4 to 6 p.m., New Hope United Methodist, Lee Cudd Road, Rutherfordton; proceeds for Heather Blackwell’s mission trip to Japan. 3rd Annual Christmas Home Tour: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 to 8 p.m.; van departs at 2 p.m., and 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. Christmas House Walk: Monday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., sponsored by the women of Fairfield Mountains Chapel; tickets are $10 per person, and $15 if you plan to attend lunch (12:30 p.m.) afterwards at Lake View Restaurant; includes the homes of Angelo and Pat Grillo, Edward and Kathy Higbee, Woody and Linda Turner, and Chris and Carol Wolfe; for more information contact Anne Gundel at 828625-9400.
Other “The Way Home”: A support group for anyone recovering from an addiction; meetings are held each Monday at noon, in the basement of Harvest House Church, Big Springs Ave., Forest City; call Sheila at 828-447-1880 for more information. Mom’s Hope is a ministry that offers hope and support for mothers who face daily struggles and fears when their children are addicted to drugs or alcohol. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Missionary Wesleyan Church, 811 Doggett Rd., Forest City. For more information contact Chris Park at 289-6467, or Karen Elliott at 286-2308. “Celebrate Recovery” is a weekly Christ-centered program that meets every Friday from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at Cornerstone Fellowship Church, 1186 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. The group is open to anyone who wishes to find healing no matter what you’re going through. For more information call 245-3639.
Soup Kitchens Samaritan Breakfast: Thursdays from 6 to 8 a.m., at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 395 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. Carry-out breakfast bags. St. Paul AME Zion Church, Forest City, each Monday at 6 p.m. St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 330 N. Ridgecrest Ave., Rutherfordton. “Helping Hands Outreach”: Members of Caroleen Congregational Holiness Church hold a monthly soup kitchen each Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. The church is located on Walker Store Rd. First Baptist Church in Spindale, 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. each Tuesday. New Beginnings Soup Kitchen, Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Green River Baptist Association, 668 N. Washington St., Rutherfordton.
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Heritage Singers to perform RUTHERFORDTON — The newly-formed Rutherford County Heritage Singers, a community choir sponsored by the Rutherford County Historical Society, will present a concert of holiday music Tuesday evening, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Rutherfordton. The choir will be directed by Lesley M. Bush, and accompanied by Bob Bridges, both of Rutherfordton. More than 50 singers from across Rutherford and Polk counties and upstate South Carolina will perform a variety of secular and sacred yuletide classics. Contemporary pieces will include, Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” as well as other favorites, “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” “Home
Katie Greene has the support of her parents, Dean and Elizabeth, and other family and friends in her effort to raise money for Christmas presents for sick children.
for the Holidays” and “We Need a Little Christmas” from the Broadway musical Mame. An arrangement of “Joy to the World” will close the concert. The choir will then lead a procession down the sidewalk in front of the church to a tree-lighting ceremony at St. John’s Historic Church, headquarters of the Rutherford County Historical Society. The 14-foot evergreen beside the church has been festooned with 750 old-fashioned, multi-colored lights for the event. The holiday concert will serve as the official kick-off of the Rutherford County Historical Society’s 75th year. The organization was formed in 1935.
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Dreams
age groups of patients stand that is a lot of that might need extra hard work,’” Liz noted. attention. Continued from Page 1 “I said, ‘You’ve got to “The people who need start working on it,’ up, and all of a sudden the most presents are and she did. Katie does I had this idea inside of everything an 8-yearthe toddlers and the my head, and I wanted teenagers,” she said. old can do, and we do to give presents all over the rest.” “They get overlooked a the world,” Katie said lot.” Katie has worked Wednesday. Katie’s gift-buying diligently. She has done Her grandmother, work is truly altruistic, craft shows and has Nellie Smith of because she doesn’t raised money by havEllenboro, recently even get to see the kids ing raffles. She pet sits explained, “She said that will receive the and speaks at churches that she didn’t see presents. with a PowerPoint prewhy she couldn’t get “I have germs, and sentation, and she sends some toys for all the they have germs, and I mailers that she writes sick children in Levine don’t want to get them herself. So, undertakChildren’s Hospital in more sick,” she said. ing the large project is Charlotte. And she said, a good learning experi“And I wouldn’t want to ‘Daddy, did you know get me sick.” ence for Katie, her parthat some of the parents ents noted. The project has wouldn’t get to come reminded the Greenes Her Rutherford because they live way that this is what County relatives have off. They don’t have the Christmas was meant kicked in their time money to come, and to be. and talents, too. Dean’s they might not get to “It is a huge undertaknephew, Todd Lavender see them at Christmas. ing, but it is a blessing,” of Sunshine, designed And they can’t go home. Katie’s logo. Dean’s Liz said. “When you Why can’t we do this?’ talk to people who have cousin, Chad Medford, He didn’t think they had children in the from the Ellenboro could. He’s not a rich area, shot the video that hospital, or you personman. He said, ‘Katie, ally know people whose is on Katie’s Web site, where did you get that children are in the and the Web site itself idea?’ And she said, ‘I hospital, and the stress was put together by got it out of my head.’ that the family is under another of Dean’s cousSo they went to helping ins, Jason Pittman, who and the pressure, then her.” you think, ‘OK, if this lives in Birmingham, The first year, in 2007, Ala., but who was makes a child feel betshe raised a little less ter, so that as a parent I born and raised near than $200. Last year can think about how my Ellenboro. the more-organized child is smiling today, The Christmas misfund-raising effort surwow, what an impact.’” sion has made Katie a passed $2,600. savvy shopper, too. Katie added, “These “At Christmastime, Her parents knew all parents are trying to I go around and ask along that Katie’s vision the managers for disget their children betof helping others was counts,” Katie said. “We ter. They don’t have any a noble, but daunting get crafts at Michael’s at extra spending money task. to go and get toys for a 30 percent discount. “I don’t think she And that was very nice. their children. And toys thought too much about And we went to buy are what make kids whether she could do it smile.” iPods at the iPod store or not,” her father said Dean noted, “Well, it’s and they gave me a 10 Wednesday. “It was just, percent discount and been wonderful for me ‘Let’s get started on because Christmas has two free iPods.” it.’ Each of these years always been a very speShe started buying when she set her goal, I cial time for me. But it presents at the start of thought, goodness graseemed like Christmas the new school year, cious, that’s too much. had gotten to the point “because that’s where “And last year she some of the good prices that it was just a time passed her goal with to do a bunch of visitare,” she said. a wide margin. And ing and eat too much. But the really serious I never thought she And of course I still shopping has to wait would raise $8,000 plan to do all that, but until closer to the big this year, but she has it is so good because day. already passed $5,000. these last three years “The week before She’s just got this faith Christmas is when most our Christmas has been that it will happen. And of it will be done,” Liz on other people besides so we just try to work ourselves. And in a said, “because it is then with her and kind of way it’s been the best before she knows how help her.” Christmases I’ve ever much money she has to Katie’s mother said had.” work with.” she, too, got a lesson in Liz agreed. “It has She noted, for examthe faith of a child earbecome what our ple, “We were going to lier this year. Christmas is about.” buy three iPods, and In about January or the bank called and February, she said, she said you’ve just gotten Donations to Katie’s Kidz asked Katie if she want- in more money. So that may be sent to P.O. Box ed to raise money again. increased our budget. 436, Waxhaw, NC 28173. Donations may also be Katie responded with So we could use that made immediately through an enthusiastic yes, and money to buy eight PayPal at Katie’s Web site, her mother reminded additional iPods. You katieskidz.org. 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Our Views Numbers point to county issues
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he latest report on poverty in the state produced by the North Carolina Justice Center paints a sad picture for Rutherford County. That report shows that poverty continues to be a problem here. The Justice Center is an advocacy and research organization dedicated to seeing that people of the state have access to resources to improve their economic security. The current economic recession is not helping. Much of the data in the report covers the years from 2006 to 2008. But one tidbit was more current: the number of people in the county receiving assistance from the food and nutrition program climbed from 9,184 in September 2008 to 11,282 in September 2009. Still, the key fact to be taken from this report is that this county does not have enough high-paying jobs. Our average weekly wage in 2008 was $548 compared to the state average of $764 and per capita income was at $19,864 compared to the state average of $25,015. These numbers clearly demonstrate that the county must continue to pursue efforts to rebuild its economic foundations.
Our readers’ views Salutes R-S seniors for their football efforts To the editor: I’m a proud parent of an R-S Central Senior Football player. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the following for making this past season one fantastic ride. First, much thanks to Scott Bowers, Sports Editor, for putting a bunch of long hours in to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of this years team. Coach Cheek, Coach Champion and Coach Benton, I can’t thank you guys enough for all the guidance, teaching, and encouragement you gave my son, but also the way you handled the entire team this season. Fantastic job by the entire coaching staff as well. To team Mom, Colette Owens, thank you for being there for any of the boys and for all the hard work and long hours you devoted to this school over the last four years and to Kevin Owens, Tony Wilson, and Marty Walke as well, for their friendship and relentless belief that this team of Seniors had what it took to take R-S to the next level of success. And a big thank you as well to all of the other parents who made this season unforgettable. Finally, to the Seniors on this year’s team. Over the last four seasons, it was my pleasure to watch you guys perform at the highest level for your school, your community, your team mates, and for your families. With a combined JV and Varsity record of 34 wins out of 45 games, you set the mark at R-S. This year’s Seniors are: No. 6 Matt Adkins; No. 71 Patrick Bearden; No. 76 Nick Beaver; No. 25 Leon Brown; No. 40 William Brown; No. 16 Tyler Cole; No. 52
Bennett Evans; No. 12 Jonathon Fuller; No. 3 Keshawn Hamilton; No. 88 Logan Hartzog; No. 7 Cory Jimmerson; No. 42 William Lynch; No. 18 Todd Lynch; No. 44 Odie Murray; No. 20 Dominique Petty; No. 61 Cody Sellers; No. 4 Aris Smith; No. 82 Cody Thomas; No. 33 Drew Thompson; No. 51 Anthony Walke; No. 74 Jacob Yant; and Jordan Rumfelt May you enjoy as much success in life as you enjoyed on the football field. Thanks for a bunch of great memories and exciting moments. Be proud! Dan Bearden Rutherfordton
Says criminal trials are right for terrorirsts To the editor: I would like to challenge the notion that a criminal trial for the “enemy combatants” being held at Gitmo is wrong. How can justice be wrong? I hear it being said that a military tribunal would make more sense. Really? I thought the Bush administration had convinced everyone that these men weren’t actually soldiers, but merely enemy combatants, and that’s how he justified his refusal to apply Geneva Conventions to them. Are we now willing to admit they actually are soldiers, effectively conceding that the Bush administration did commit war crimes by mislabeling these men and denying them their international rights to humane treatment? I’m confused, because it’s the same people who defended Bush and his “enemy combatant” decision who are now crying foul and screaming for military tribunals in favor of a civilian criminal trial. Are Gitmo detainees actual soldiers now, or are they still just
enemy combatants? Because they can’t be both. The other argument I hear against this trial is that it will be “giving the terrorists what they want,” but that isn’t supported by facts either. These terrorists wanted a military tribunal, where they could plead guilty and be executed as enemy soldiers. Why? They wanted the legitimacy such a tribunal would give them as “soldiers for Islam” and instantly elevate them to martyr status. That is what they want, not a common criminal trial which delegitimizes them as mere criminals and not genuine soldiers. And since this designation was good enough to justify their torture and lack of Geneva protections, it should be good enough to justify a road to justice. You can’t have it both ways. All the rhetoric about further attacks is overblown as well. Future attacks may happen, but I would argue that they will or won’t happen regardless of where these men are being tried. There is no “national stage” because federal trials aren’t televised. The news coverage would be the same regardless of venue. This whole controversy seems like the latest in a long line of opposing any and every decision coming from the Obama administration. If it’s not, then someone needs to clarify how they supported “non-soldier status” for these men until Obama took over. Plus, if they now believe these men are soldiers, then they must clarify their stance on Bush and war crimes. This is a slippery slope these critics are navigating because you can’t be on both sides of the fence at the same time. Do they honestly not realize this fact? Tara Wright Forest City
We all have plenty of reasons to give thanks I’m penning this column on Thanksgiving Day, as I drew the short straw and had to work on turkey day. But I refuse to let this become one of those columns where I complain about having to work. That’s not something I like doing any day, and certainly not on turkey day for this year. No, this year, having a steady paycheck is right at the top of my list of things for which I should be thankful. And to be honest, that’s a pretty huge list for me this year as it is most every year. There was a time in my life when having a steady job meant the world to me. I’ve done my stint of unemployment over the years and let me tell you, it isn’t fun. But in today’s economy, it seems to be worse than ever. And I want to emphasize,
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seems to be worse than ever. Because, isn’t it always true that we can be a sorrowful and complaining lot and never feel we’re quite up to the status of ‘enough’ when it comes to taking care of ourselves and our families? This time of year, I’m hoping that each of you focuses on the good things in your life and can realize that just by living in America, you’re one of the most well-off human beings on the planet. Just living in our great country is a blessing. I’ve seen reams of statistics about
how much money each of us makes in a year compared to that of the average citizens of an African country. It’s so mind boggling, it’s something like what in an hour or so is what that citizen makes in a year. Really? A whole year? Sometimes I wonder if I shouldn’t sell all my possessions and take that amount of money (which would appear meager in some estimations) and retire to a third world country like that and set about changing their lifestyles. Look at what kind of effect Madonna and Oprah Winfrey have had on their chosen cause countries where they have built schools for those children. Sure, I don’t really agree with the politics and motivations of Oprah or Madge 100 percent of the time, but I can’t
fault them for making positive impacts on those areas where they’ve built those schools. Sometimes, it really is just about education for those citizens in these countries we’d sometimes call backwards. Granted, there are despotic rulers that keep their people down and that’s a problem, too. But teaching people about right and wrong is often the first step to getting them to overthrow leaders who don’t have their best interest at heart. This leads me to another topic of thanks — one that reminds me to be thankful for a country where we have a peaceful transition of power and (for the most part) leaders who are making decisions out of what they think is the right mindset. I don’t agree with President Obama
about government run health care or higher taxes or a myriad other things, but at least I know in a few years we’ll have another referendum on his job performance, and not a civil war to determine who will be our next leader. Finally, I’m also thankful for a delicious turkey dinner cooked by my lovely wife. You know, we newspaper types can get awfully lofty on reasons to give thanks. Writers love words and love to use them to their fullest extent, but sometimes the thing to give thanks for is another good meal with the ones you love. I hope you had such a Thanksgiving and maybe were able to help your fellow man who was less fortunate than you. Working together like that can lift us all up.
Police Notes Sheriff’s Reports
n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 98 E-911 calls Thursday.
Rutherfordton
n The Rutherfordton Police Department responded to 51 E-911 calls Thursday.
Spindale
n The Spindale Police Department responded to nine E-911 calls Thursday.
Lake Lure
n The Lake Lure Police Department responded to five E-911 call Thursday.
Forest City
n The Forest City Police Department responded to 61 E-911 calls Thursday.
Arrests
n Rogelio Felipe, 19, of 149 Chambers Drive; charged with no operator’s license; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Daniel Elbert Earehart, 36, of 149 Greenleaf Rd.; charged with assault on a female; placed under a 48-hour hold. (RCSD)
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Obituaries Brent Ammons Christopher Brent Ammons, 22, of Rutherfordton, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Brent was a native of Rutherford County. He was a graduate of R-S Central High School and a member of Round Hill Baptist Church. He was also a student at ATS in Anderson, S.C. He is survived by his father, Joel Dean Ammons of Union Mills; mother, Sharon Radford Ammons of Rutherfordton; a sister, Diamond Nicole Ammons of Rutherfordton; grandparents Buck and Christine Ammons of Union Mills, and J.B. and Jessie Flowe of Forest City. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel in with the Rev. J.B. Flowe officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., prior to the service at Crowe’s. Memorials may be made to United Way of Rutherford County. Online condolences at www. crowemortuary.com.
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Audrey Philbeck, 77, of Tiney Road, Ellenboro, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Carolinas Medical Center in EMS/Rescue Charlotte. n The Rutherford County Funeral arrangements EMS responded to 15 E-911 are incomplete and will be calls Thursday. announced later by The n The Volunteer Life Saving Padgett and King Mortuary. and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford Colleen Deaton County Rescue responded to Ruby “Colleen” Head four E-911 calls Thursday. Deaton, 74, of 275 Boss Moore Road, Caroleen, died Fire Calls Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at n Bill’s Creek firefighters Rutherford Hospital. responded to a woods fire. Born in Union County, S.C., n Cliffside firefighters she was a daughter of the late responded to an industrial Joseph Marion Head and fire alarm and to a power line Margaret Ruby Suttles Head. fire. She was a homemaker and a n Chimney Rock firefightlongtime member of Goodes ers responded to a power line Creek Baptist Church. fire. Survivors include her n Ellenboro firefighters husband of 58 years, Carl responded to a power line Edward Deaton; three fire. daughters, Rhonda Moore n Fairfield firefighters of Mooresboro, Pamela responded to a woods fire. Houser of Mechanicsville, n Green Hill firefighters Va., and Donna Hardin of responded to a motor vehicle Marion; two sons, Eddie accident. Deaton of Sandy Mush, and n Hudlow firefighters Phillip Deaton of Forest City; responded to a motor vehicle two brothers, Carl Head of accident. Virginia, and Joseph Head n Rutherfordton firefightof Raleigh; one sister, Nita ers responded to a motor Dale of Holly Springs; 15 vehicle accident and to a resi- grandchildren; and 19 greatdential fire alarm. grandchildren. n Spindale firefighters Funeral services will be responded to a motor vehicle conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday accident and to an industrial at Goodes Creek Baptist fire alarm. Church with the Rev. Cecil n Sandy Mush firefighters Lovelace and Daniel Bailey responded to a brush fire. officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harrelson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Goodes Creek Baptist Church, 453 Goodes Creek Church Road, Mooresboro, Woman accused NC 28114; or to DaVita of killing man Dialysis Center of Rutherford STATESVILLE (AP) — A County, 226 Commercial Dr., North Carolina woman has Forest City, NC 28043. been charged with murder in the shooting death of man Online condolences www.harrelwith whom she lived. sonfuneralhome.com. The Charlotte Observer Mary Benfield reports 41-year-old Cheryl Dhonayle Davis of Statesville Mary Ellen Morris was arrested and charged Benfield, 78, of Bethlehem, Thursday morning in the died Wednesday, Nov. 25, shooting death of 47-year-old 2009, at Hospice of Catawba Rodney Herron, who lived at County. the same address. She was a daughter of the Davis is in the Iredell late John Howell and Vara County jail. Maltida Franke Morris. Officials say Herron was She was a member of shot around 6 a.m. and taken Fellowship Advent Christian to the hospital where he later Church in Bethlehem. She died. was a member of the Eastern Star and a life member of the Couple sentenced in Disabled American Veterans auxiliary. She retired from Satanism abuse case General Electric and Neptco DURHAM (AP) — A North in Hickory and Granite Falls respectively in marketing Carolina couple has been and administration. sentenced on misdemeanor In addition to her parents, charges in a case involving she was preceded in death abusing other adults during by her husband, Milas Jack Satan worship. Benfield. WRAL reported that She is survived by one 25-year-old Joseph Scott daughter, Judy Ellen Moose Craig and his 30-year-old of Taylorsville; two sons, wife Joy Johnson were each Michael James Benfield sentenced Friday to two of Forest City, and Robert 60-day suspended sentences Louis Benfield of Conover. and a year of probation.
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Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Young of Clearwater, Fla., and Evelyn Comegys of Baltimore, Md.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Fellowship Advent Christian Church in Bethlehem with Pastor David Ross officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation was held Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Alexander Funeral Service, Taylorsville. Memorials may be made to Fellowship Advent Christian Church, 833 Icard Ridge Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681.
daughter, Debra Mellon of Lattimore; four sons, Tony Pitchford of Ellenboro, Robert Pitchford of Boiling Springs, Marty Francis and Kenny Francis, both of Shelby; one sister, Cecile Bridges of Lawndale; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel in Shelby with the Rev. Leroy Melton officiating. Burial will follow in the Cleveland Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Sunday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Elliott Memorial Baptist Church or to Hospice of Cleveland County.
Online condolences www.alexfuneralservice.com.
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Hazel Queen Hazel Jeanette Phillips Daves Queen, 81, of Broadway Towers, Knoxville, Tenn., died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice. A native of Ellenboro, she was a daughter of the late John and Sadie Phillips, and also preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Roy Daves, and her second husband, James Queen. She was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Connie Cavanaugh of Knoxville, and Betty Grandy of Leesville, S.C.; stepsons, Ron Daves and Jerry Daves, both of Knoxville; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Katherine Chambers of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel in Knoxville with the Rev. Guy Milam officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service at the chapel. Family and friends will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at Race Path Baptist Church cemetery in Ellenboro for an interment service beginning at 2:15. Dr. Tony Beam will officiate. Memorials may be made to The Love Kitchen, P.O. Box 6839, Knoxville, TN 37914; or to St. Mary’s Residential Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938. Online condolences www. rosemortuary.com.
Deaths Al Alberts PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Al Alberts, a founding member of the singing group, The Four Aces, and a longtime TV talent show host in Philadelphia, has died. He was 87. Alberts featured child singers and dancers on his “Al Alberts Showcase” for more than three decades in Philadelphia. He was a founding member of The Four Aces, which recorded such hits as “Three Coins in the Fountain,” and “Love is a Many Splendored Thing.” Edward Stimpson BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Edward Stimpson, an aviation advocate who pushed to rejuvenate struggling small aircraft manufacturers in the 1990s by limiting lawsuits against them, has died after a five-month illness. He was 75. Mike Meese KELSEYVILLE, Calif. (AP) — The lead investigator in the 1993 Polly Klaas kidnapping and murder case has died. Meese was a sergeant with the Petaluma Police Department when he and an FBI agent obtained a videotaped statement from Richard Allen Davis confessing that he had abducted and strangled the 12-year-old Polly. Davis later led Meese and other officers to a field outside Cloverdale where he revealed the location of the girl’s body.
Arvis Pitchford Arvis “Red” Pitchford, 74, of 2314 Emerald Mine Road, Shelby, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, at Peak Resources. A native of Gainesville, Ga., he was preceded in death by his parents, Edd and Maude Carroll Pitchford, and also preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Marilyn Lail Pitchford. He retired as an animal control officer after 23 years of service with the City of Shelby. He was a former member of Shelby Freewill Baptist Church and a current member of Elliott Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include a THE DAILY COURIER Published Tuesday through Sunday mornings by Paxton Media Group LLC dba The Daily Courier USPS 204-920 Periodical Postage paid in Forest City, NC. Company Address: 601 Oak St., P.O. Box 1149, Forest City, NC 28043. Phone: (828) 245-6431 Fax: (828) 248-2790 Subscription rates: Single copy, daily 50¢ / Sunday $1.50. Home delivery $11.75 per month, $35.25 for three months, $70.50 for six months, $129 per year. In county rates by mail payable in advance are: $13.38 for one month, $40.14 for three months, $80.27 for six months, $160.54 per year. Outside county: $14.55 for one month, $43.64 for three months, $87.28 for six months, $174.56 per year. College students for school year subscription, $75. The Digital Courier, $6.50 a month for non-subscribers to The Daily Courier. Payment may be made at the website: www.thedigitalcourier. com The Daily Courier is not responsible for advance subscription payments made to carriers, all of who are independent contractors.
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Christopher Brent Ammons, 22, of Rutherfordton, died Wednesday. He was a native of Rutherford County. Brent was a graduate of RS Central High School and a member of Round Hill Baptist Church. He was a student at ATS in Anderson, SC. He is survived by his father, Joel Dean Ammons and fiancee’ Julie Hayes of Union Mills; mother, Sharon Radford Ammons of Rutherfordton and her fiancé Brad Causby of Bostic; a sister, Diamond Nicole Ammons of Rutherfordton, and grandparents Buck and Christine Ammons of Union Mills, and J.B. and Jessie Flow of Forest City. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Bob Radford. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, November 29, at 4 PM at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel in Rutherfordton with Rev. J.B. Flowe officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 until 4 PM prior to the service at Crowe’s Mortuary. Memorials may be made to United Way of Rutherford County. Online condolences at www. crowemortuary.com PAID OBIT
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November 25, 1941- November 25, 2009 Sergeant Major Leake was born on 25 November 1941, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He initiated his enlistment into the Marine Corps while still fifteen and reported to the Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, seven days into his sixteenth year; he was assigned to Dog Company, First Battalion. He next completed training at Infantry Training Regiment, Camp Geiger, with How Company, Second Battalion. Sergeant Major Leake’s first permanent duty station was Second Machine Gun Platoon, Mortar-Machine Gun Company, Schools Demonstration Troops, Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, Virginia. He then spent almost a year at the Marine Aviation Detachment, Memphis, Tennessee and was released from active duty in November, 1961. In December 1961, Sgt. Major Leake reenlisted and was transferred to the Third Anti-Tank Battalion on Okinawa. This was followed by a return trip to Camp Lejeune for a tour with the Second Anti Tank Battalion. He then spent three years recruiting in Detroit, Michigan. During two tours in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969 with the Second Battalion, Twenty-sixth Marines, Sgt. Major Leake served as a Platoon Sergeant, Company Gunnery Sergeant, Platoon Commander and Battalion Operations Chief. He returned to CONUS to become to the Unit Gunnery Sergeant, J & J Staff, San Bruno, California. He volunteered to the “new” 5800 MOS, was selected on the first list, and was transferred to Camp Pendleton, California, where he subsequently served as Duty Warden, Section Leader, and Operations Officer for the Brig and Correctional Custody Facility, respectively. Sgt. Major Leake next served as the First Sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina, then as the combat service support concept was implemented at Cherry Point. He then became the first Sergeant, Echo Company, Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, on Okinawa. During this period, Sgt. Major Leake doubled as the Company Executive Officer for ten months and was present during the tragic fire at Camp Fuji, Japan, 19 October 1979. Upon his return to CONUS, he was assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, Infantry, Training School, Camp Pendleton. Selected for Sergeant Major, he assumed that post IJS and served in that capacity until ordered to duty with the Marine Barracks Japan, Yokosuka, Japan. Following an accompanied tour of fifty one months, Sgt. Major Leake reluctantly returned to CONUS where he was assigned to the Third Battalion, Tenth Marines, for his third tour at Camp Lejeune. After eighteen months, he was assigned to the Tenth Marines, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, as the Regimental Sergeant Major. He retired his position in 1987. Sgt Major Leake’s personal awards/decorations include the Purple Heart, Navy Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star. While with the 2/26, the unit earned two Presidential Unit Citations, three Navy Unit Commendations and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. Sgt. Major Leake spent five years at the Carteret County News-Times performing several positions. He then began work for the Carteret County Board of Education in Beaufort, North Carolina, and retired as Assistant Supervisor of the warehouses after 10 years. Sgt. Major Leake met the love of his life, Angie in 1989. He married her on 9 March 2000. Sgt. Major Leake’s chidren are: Whitney, Jack Huxley, Jeffrey, Alex, Leah, Nicole and Kasey. He has fourteen grandchildren. Sgt. Major Leake and his lovely wife then moved across the state to Bostic, North Carolina, to enjoy the beautiful mountainous views and their retirement. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 at Salem United Methodist Church. Rev. Lynda Ferguson will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Masonic Rites by the Hollis Lodge, and Military Rites rendered by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The Visitation hours will be from 5 PM until 8 PM Saturday at Washburn & Dorsey Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Sondra Treadaway Fund, in care of Salem UMC, PO Box 220, Bostic, NC 28018 or Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Friends may sign the online guest book @www.washburn dorsey.com. PAID OBIT
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Calendar/Local
Red Cross Blood drives scheduled: Nov. 30 — Red Cross Chapter House, 2 to 6:30 p.m., call 287-5916 for an appointment; Dec. 2 — Isothermal Community College, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., contact Ruth Colnot at 286-3636, ext. 489; Dec. 8 — Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, Avondale, 11:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m., contact Jennifer Hoyle at 657-9998; Dec. 11 — Forest City Fire Department, 1 to 6 p.m., contact Keith McCurry at 245-2111; Dec. 16 — Harris Elementary, 1:30 to 6 p.m., contact Don Ingle at 248-2354 Dec. 21 — Oak Grove Methodist Church, Ellenboro, 4 to 8:30 p.m., contact Dawn Kanipe at 289-1279; Dec. 28 — Red Cross Chapter House, 2 to 6:30 p.m., call 287-5916 for an appointment. Classes: Adult, Child, Infant CPR: Saturday, Dec. 5, begins at 8:30 a.m. Adult CPR: Monday, Dec. 14, begins at 6 p.m. Child, Infant CPR: Tuesday, Dec. 15, begins at 6 p.m. First Aid: Thursday, Dec. 17, begins at 6 p.m., Preventing Disease Transmission.
Health/education Community Health Clinic of Rutherford County provides access to primary medical care, wellness education, medications and preventative programs. The clinic, open Monday through Thursday, is located at 127 E. Trade St., B 100, Forest City. Patients seen by appointment only. The clinic does not accept patients with private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare. Call 245-0400. The Medication Assistance Program provides access to medications at reduced rates or free of charge to those who qualify, call 288-8872.
Meetings/other Annual board meeting: Rutherfordton Little League will hold its annual meeting and board elections on Monday, Nov. 30, at the county annex. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Contact Donna at 287-9213 or Amy at 287 0316 for more information. DAR meeting: Griffith Rutherford NSDAR Chapter Meeting; Wednesday, Dec. 2, 3 p.m., at the home of Catherine Washburn, 2401 Bostic Sunshine Hwy., Bostic; program by Caroline and Kristi King. 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. Meeting: The Rutherford County Historical Society book club and history discussion group will meet Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m., at St. John’s Church, Main St., Rutherfordton. The group will discuss the classic Southern novel, “The Member of the Wedding,” by Carson McCullers. Shag Club: Rutherford County Shag Club meets Friday, Dec. 4, at Club LA in Spindale. Dance starts at 8 p.m. All interested shaggers are welcome. For information call 287-9228. Annual meeting: S-D-O.- Fire Department will hold its annual Board of Directors meeting Saturday, Dec. 5, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the fire department; all tax payers in the S-D-O District are eligible to vote; bring picture ID and proof of property owned. CHS Boosters: Chase High Athletic Boosters will meet Monday, Dec. 7, at Mud Bones in Rutherfordton. Dutch treat. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
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Benny Sane shows Christmas trees to David Staley at a tree stand in Spindale. Sane said business was brisk on the days leading up to and following Thanksgiving. “People came up to buy them even before we had finished unloading the truck,” he said.
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Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Both the selection and quality are very, very good. Cool weather and adequate rainfall have combined to help our growers harvest and handle the freshest trees possible.”
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“We got some guy toys for my dad,” said Stephany. “They went to Sears and got tools and stuff. And then we went and stood in line for a little while to get some things for my computer at Staples.” But while the Greenes left the county for a bit of early morning shopping, the opposite was happening as well with some visitors from out of town coming to shop locally. At Dovetails and Rusty Nails
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n The county’s August 2009 unemployment rate was 9.1 percentage points higher than the 2000 rate of 5.9 percent. n 31,352 workers were a part of Rutherford County’s labor force in August 2009. n On average, 42.7 percent of Rutherford County residents were low-income between 2006 and 2008, meaning their incomes were less than twice the federal poverty level ($21,200 for a family of four in 2008.) n In 2008, the Rutherford County’s average weekly wage of $548 equaled
The state’s 2009 Christmas tree harvest should top 5 million trees from more than 1,500 growers, Troxler said. “Choosing a real Christmas tree can become a great family tradition,” Troxler said. “Plus, real Christmas trees are renewable. Each tree that is harvested is replaced with one or more new trees. And after the
holidays, the trees can be recycled as mulch or used as habitat for wildlife and fish” North Carolina was second in the nation in cash receipts from Christmas trees in 2008, with sales of about $100 million.
Antiques in Forest City, Mike and Donna Tormeno had made a trip to check out the collectibles. “We drove over from our house in Lake Lure,” said Donna. “But we’re up from Florida. We just love to come into town this time of year to see everything like the decorations and check out the local stores. They have so many unique things.” The couple inspected vintage baseball cards while the store’s co-owner Jim Wantuch explained about each of the players featured. “This are some great finds,” said Mike. “We are always happy to check
out the stores here and see what people have for sale.” With antique Coke bottles, furniture, posters, comic books, ball cards, toys and dozens of other items, Wantuch said the shop had seen a steady stream of visitors Friday. “I guess you could say I’m doing my part to help the local economy,” Donna said. “Yeah, at least, that’s what she tells me to make me feel better,” Mike added with a laugh.
71.7 percent of the statewide wage of $764. n Median household income in the county averaged $36,022 between 2006 and 2008, which equaled 78.1 percent of the statewide income of $46,107. n Per capita income in Rutherford County was $19,864 on average between 2006 and 2008, which equaled 79.4 percent of the statewide per capita income of $25,015. n The richest 5 percent of Rutherford County households had an average income that was 21.7 times greater than that of the poorest fifth of households and 5.7 times greater than that of the middle fifth of households between 2006 and 2008. n In September 2008, 9,184
Rutherford County residents received assistance from the food and nutrition program. In September 2009, the number increased by 25 percent to 11,282 residents.
Miscellaneous Hospice Resale Shop will hold a storewide half-price sale Dec. 3-5. Entire stock including collectibles, furniture and more. Also includes select items already priced at 25 cents. Store located at 631 Oak St., Forest City. Foothills Harvest Outreach Ministries will hold a storewide half-price sale Nov. 30 - Dec. 5 (excludes a few select items). Located at 120 E. Trade St., Forest City. Chase Corner Ministries: Regular hours resume Monday, Nov. 30, at Chase Corner Ministries. Located on Chase High Road.
Contact Baughman via e-mail at sbaughman@thedigitalcourier.com.
n A working family in Rutherford County with two adults and two children needs to earn, on average, a total of $40,687 annually to afford basic living expenses in the county. This total is 191.9 percent of the 2008 federal poverty level for a family of four ($21,200). The county’s living income standard for this family requires them to earn a combined hourly wage of $19.56, which is $5.06 more than then $14.50 per hour earned through working two minimum wage jobs ($30,160 annually.)
Man charged with kidnapping woman at hospital ASHEVILLE (AP) — North Carolina police say a man kidnapped an elderly woman while she sat in a car outside the Asheville hospital where she was being discharged. The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Friday that 29-year-old Anthony
Blaine Messer is accused of seconddegree kidnapping, theft of a motor vehicle, and other charges. Police say a 77-year-old woman wearing a gown, house coat and slippers was in the front passenger seat of her car while her daughter went back
into Mission Hospital to get something. Police say Messer hopped into the car and drove to a restaurant where she was told to get out. The woman said she considered fighting the man even though she was recovering from vascular surgery.
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Music/concerts Concert of holiday music: The Rutherford County Historical Society will host a concert of holiday music performed by the Rutherford County Heritage Singers, on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at First Baptist Church, Rutherfordton. Music begins at 7 p.m.
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2009-10 Hoops Preview 3 county prep programs ready for SMAC play
Son of Rutherfordton residents wins World Championship RUTHERFORDTON — David Claroni, son of Paul and Sally Claroni of Rutherfordton, won the World Association of Bench Pressers and Dead Lifters World Championship on October 28 in Reno, Nevada. Claroni bench pressed 325-pounds and dead lifted 485-pounds to win the title in the 180-pound body weight division of the Law Enforcement Category. Both lifts are state records for the state of Maine, where he resides. Claroni is employed as a police officer in Calais, Maine. Over 500 weight lifters participated in the World Championship event representing more than 11 different countries.
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on the three Rutherford County basketball programs in the South Mountain 3A/2A Athletic Conference. Today’s preview is on boys basketball and the girls basketball preview will run in Sunday’s edition of the Daily Courier. Thomas Jefferson previews will run separately.
By KEVIN CARVER Daily Courier Sports Correspondent
FOREST CITY — The 2009-10 North Carolina High School Athletic Association Prep Basketball season is under way throughout the state. Although most eyes in the state remain fixed on the prep football playoffs, locally, area schools are turning their attention to basketball. This past summer, Chase, East Rutherford and R-S Central moved from the 2A/3A Southwestern Conference into the 2A/3A South Mountain Athletic Conference. Burns and Shelby, from Cleveland have moved along with them, as well as a historically-solid Freedom basketball program and a school with a rather short history, Patton. The new conference should provide for an interesting year of high school hoops.
No. 2 Bama squeaks past Auburn, 26-21 AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — No. 2 Alabama found its championship form in the nick of time. Outplayed most of the game, the Crimson Tide stayed unbeaten with a 26-21 victory Friday over Auburn, taking the lead with a nearly perfect drive that was capped by Greg McElroy’s 4-yard touchdown pass to Roy Upchurch with 1:24 left. Alabama (12-0, 8-0 Southeastern Conference) completed a second straight perfect regular season in the Iron Bowl, but did it the hard way against its bitter rival. The Tide fell behind in the opening minutes, but came out ahead to do its part to set up 1 vs. 2 showdown with top-ranked Florida in the SEC championship game. But forget the national and league championship, the state title almost slipped away. Auburn (7-5, 3-5) pushed the ball to the Alabama 37 on the final drive, but Chris Todd’s pass to the end zone was batted down by the Tide defense.
Chase remains young, but athletic as program improves
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East Rutherford’s Devince Boykins, a junior, is drawing interest from several college programs including those in the ACC.
CHASE — Chase had a topsy-turvy year of basketball last season. While the Trojans upset R-S Central once and stayed competitive with East Rutherford in two games, Chase wasn’t able to produce enough wins to find the postseason a year ago. Luckily, Chase boys basketball coach Ken Hines does have some talent back and a few
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Charlotte Bobcats’ Tyson Chandler (6) ties up Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, Friday.
Bobcats wrestle win from Cavs Associated Press
Duke’s Lance Thomas, left, takes a charge on Connecticut’s Kemba Walker during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Duke tops UConn NEW YORK (AP) — The winningest matchup of Division I coaches was definitely one-sided. Seventh-ranked Duke and Mike Krzyzewski won another NIT Season Tip-Off on Friday with a 68-59 victory over No. 13 Connecticut and Jim Calhoun. The Hall of Fame coaches set the record for total career wins in a game and Krzyzewski now has 839, fourth on the all-time list, and Calhoun still has 809, good for sixth place.
The Blue Devils (6-0) dominated the Huskies (4-1) in every category in extending its winning streak in the tournament to 12 games with their third straight title (2000, 2005) and fourth overall (1985). The win also snapped Connecticut’s four-game winning streak in the series with the last two victories both coming in Final Fours. Tournament MVP Jon Scheyer had 19 points to lead Duke, while Nolan Smith had 16 points.
CHARLOTTE (AP) — Gerald Wallace had 31 points and 14 rebounds while outplaying LeBron James, and the Cleveland Cavaliers looked disjointed in Shaquille O’Neal’s return from injury in a 94-87 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. The surprising Bobcats won their third straight game following a seven-game losing streak behind Wallace, who beat James in numerous 1-on-1 matchups in the post. Wallace topped 30 points for the second straight game, while James scored 25 points. O’Neal recovered after missing five of his first seven shots to finish with 11 points and eight rebounds. He had missed the past six games with a strained left shoulder, and Cleveland fell to 6-4 when he plays and 5-1 when he’s out. Coach Mike Brown said before the game he wanted to limit O’Neal to about 25 minutes. O’Neal played 29, hitting 5 of 11 shots and 1 of 3 free throws.
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Lady Hilltoppers fall Scoreboard to Avery, while men FOOTBALL prevail at tourney
BAKERSVILLE — R-S Central’s ladies basketball team fell, 56-55, Friday to Avery in the Mitchell High Turkey Classic. The Lady Hilltoppers’ Shannon Hines’ shot, from just inside the 3-point line, rimmed out right at the buzzer. Hines’ shot followed a one-and-one opportunity for Avery that lifted the Lady Vikings to the victory. “We get to play two good teams right off the bat, and win or lose, I think it benefits us down the road,” said Coach Darius Fuller. Hines lead all Hilltoppers with 22 points, while Melissa McLaughlin added 11 in the season-opener. Central (0-1) faces host Mitchell, today, at 3 p.m.
R-S Central 72, Avery 61
BAKERSVILLE — R-S Central’s mens basketball opened the season with a 72-61 victory over Avery at the Mitchell High Turkey Classic, Friday. Darrien Watkins lead the Hilltoppers with a double-double that included 16 points and 13 rebounds. Kyle Holmstrom also finished with 16 points, and Shaquille Wilkins added nine for Central. The Hilltoppers rolled out to a 41-27 lead at the half in a game that left head coach Greg Wright with mixed feelings. “I thought we played well at times and I liked our intensity,” said Wright. “We executed well in halfcourt sets and we still have some things to work on including turnovers. We turned it over 28 times. But, we’ve had about three days to get ready, so, I am pleased.” The Hilltoppers (1-0) face Mitchell at 4:30 p.m.
East Henderson Turkey Tip-Off Chase 54, East Henderson 51
FLAT ROCK — Chase’s ladies basketball team defeated East Henderson, 54-51, in the opening game of the Turkey Tip-Off, Friday. The Lady Trojans’ Kaitlyn Smart posted 21 points to lead Chase, while Euletha Davis added 17 points, and Kendra Holcomb finished with 10. “I thought we played well, but we had a lot of turnovers,” said Coach Eric Martin. “We were down by 11 at half, but turned it around and we made some key plays down the stretch.” Chase (1-0) will face North Henderson, today, at 3 p.m., in game 2 of the tourney at East Henderson High.
East Henderson 68, Chase 59
FLAT ROCK — Chase’s mens basketball team fell, 68-59, in their season-opener against East Henderson at the East Henderson Turkey Tip-Off, Friday in Flat Rock. The Trojans’ Keyshon Crawford posted 17 points in the defeat, while teammate Josh Mills and Wes Roach added nine points each. Chase (0-1) will face North Henderson in the conclusion of the tourney today at 5 p.m.
National Football League
AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 7 3 0 .700 290 Miami 5 5 0 .500 242 N.Y. Jets 4 6 0 .400 213 Buffalo 3 7 0 .300 155 South W L T Pct PF Indianapolis 10 0 0 1.000 269 Jacksonville 6 4 0 .600 199 Houston 5 5 0 .500 232 Tennessee 4 6 0 .400 209 North W L T Pct PF Cincinnati 7 3 0 .700 215 Pittsburgh 6 4 0 .600 231 Baltimore 5 5 0 .500 237 Cleveland 1 9 0 .100 115 West W L T Pct PF San Diego 7 3 0 .700 269 Denver 7 4 0 .636 196 Kansas City 3 7 0 .300 169 Oakland 3 8 0 .273 115
NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF 8 3 0 .727 255 6 4 0 .600 266 6 5 0 .545 272 3 7 0 .300 146 South W L T Pct PF New Orleans 10 0 0 1.000 369 Atlanta 5 5 0 .500 252 Carolina 4 6 0 .400 193 Tampa Bay 1 9 0 .100 164 North W L T Pct PF Minnesota 9 1 0 .900 306 Green Bay 7 4 0 .636 296 Chicago 4 6 0 .400 206 Detroit 2 9 0 .182 193 West W L T Pct PF Arizona 7 3 0 .700 250 San Francisco 4 6 0 .400 208 Seattle 3 7 0 .300 196 St. Louis 1 9 0 .100 113 Dallas Philadelphia N.Y. Giants Washington
PA 164 244 189 228 PA 157 235 208 272 PA 167 184 171 263 PA 205 189 239 258 PA 182 204 261 178 PA 204 228 239 294 PA 193 215 225 335 PA 197 210 233 270
Thursday’s Games Green Bay 34, Detroit 12 Dallas 24, Oakland 7 Denver 26, N.Y. Giants 6 Sunday’s Games Miami at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Carolina at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Seattle at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at Houston, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Kansas City at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Jacksonville at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Arizona at Tennessee, 4:15 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 4:15 p.m. Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 8:20 p.m. Monday’s Game New England at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 St. Louis at Chicago, 1 p.m. Oakland at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Denver at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Detroit at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. New England at Miami, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Washington, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Carolina, 1 p.m. Houston at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. San Diego at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m. Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 4:15 p.m. San Francisco at Seattle, 4:15 p.m. Minnesota at Arizona, 8:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7 Baltimore at Green Bay, 8:30 p.m.
HOCKEY National Hockey League
BASKETBALL National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Boston 11 4 .733 Toronto 7 9 .438 Philadelphia 5 10 .333 New York 3 12 .200 New Jersey 0 15 .000 Southeast Division W L Pct Orlando 12 4 .750 Atlanta 11 4 .733 Miami 9 5 .643 Charlotte 5 9 .357 Washington 4 9 .308 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 11 4 .733 Milwaukee 8 5 .615 Indiana 6 7 .462 Chicago 6 8 .429 Detroit 5 10 .333 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct 11 4 .733 7 6 .538 8 7 .533 7 9 .438 5 10 .333 Northwest Division W L Pct Denver 11 4 .733 Portland 12 5 .706 Oklahoma City 8 7 .533 Utah 8 7 .533 Minnesota 1 14 .067 Pacific Division W L Pct Phoenix 12 3 .800 L.A. Lakers 11 3 .786 Sacramento 6 8 .429 L.A. Clippers 6 10 .375 Golden State 5 9 .357 Dallas San Antonio Houston New Orleans Memphis
GB — 4 1/2 6 8 11 GB — 1/2 2 6 6 1/2 GB — 2 4 4 1/2 6 GB — 3 3 4 1/2 6 GB — — 3 3 10 GB — 1/2 5 1/2 6 1/2 6 1/2
Thursday’s Games Orlando 93, Atlanta 76 Utah 105, Chicago 86 Friday’s Games Washington 94, Miami 84 Charlotte 94, Cleveland 87 Atlanta 100, Philadelphia 86 Boston 116, Toronto 103 Dallas at Indiana, late L.A. Clippers at Detroit, late San Antonio at Houston, late New York at Denver, late Milwaukee at Oklahoma City, late Phoenix at Minnesota, late New Jersey at Sacramento, late Memphis at Portland, late Saturday’s Games Charlotte at Washington, 7 p.m. Dallas at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Portland at Utah, 9 p.m. Orlando at Milwaukee, 9 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games Phoenix at Toronto, 1 p.m.
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 25 17 8 0 34 77 New Jersey 23 16 6 1 33 63 Philadelphia 22 13 8 1 27 75 N.Y. Rangers 24 13 10 1 27 74 N.Y. Islanders 25 9 9 7 25 68 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Ottawa 23 13 7 3 29 69 Boston 25 12 8 5 29 60 Buffalo 21 12 7 2 26 54 Montreal 25 12 12 1 25 63 Toronto 23 5 11 7 17 61 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Washington 25 14 5 6 34 87 Atlanta 21 11 7 3 25 73 Tampa Bay 22 9 6 7 25 59 Florida 23 10 9 4 24 63 Carolina 24 5 14 5 15 55 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF 23 16 5 2 34 77 23 14 8 1 29 57 24 12 9 3 27 73 23 11 8 4 26 68 22 9 9 4 22 54 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF Colorado 25 14 7 4 32 77 Calgary 23 14 6 3 31 71 Vancouver 24 13 11 0 26 71 Edmonton 25 10 12 3 23 73 Minnesota 23 8 12 3 19 55 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF San Jose 26 16 6 4 36 87 Los Angeles 26 14 10 2 30 77 Dallas 24 11 6 7 29 73 Phoenix 25 13 11 1 27 60 Anaheim 23 9 11 3 21 66 Chicago Nashville Columbus Detroit St. Louis
GA 69 50 60 66 76 GA 66 61 52 72 85 GA 73 61 67 73 86 GA 51 60 86 66 57 GA 75 63 61 78 70 GA 69 80 69 61 77
Thursday’s Games Ottawa 2, Columbus 1 Vancouver 4, Los Angeles 1 Friday’s Games New Jersey 2, Boston 1, SO Buffalo 4, Philadelphia 2 Minnesota 5, Colorado 3 N.Y. Islanders 3, Pittsburgh 2 Anaheim 3, Chicago 0 Atlanta 6, Carolina 4 Calgary 3, Detroit 0 N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, late Toronto at Florida, late St. Louis at Nashville, late Dallas at Phoenix, late San Jose at Edmonton, late Saturday’s Games N.Y. Islanders at New Jersey, 1 p.m. Ottawa at Boston, 7 p.m. Carolina at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Washington at Montreal, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Calgary at Columbus, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Florida at Nashville, 8 p.m. Detroit at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Tampa Bay at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Colorado, 9 p.m. Edmonton at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Chicago at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games Phoenix at Anaheim, 8 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver, 10 p.m.
Police chief: Woods’ wife helped after accident
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods was injured early Friday when he lost control of his SUV outside his Florida mansion, and a local police chief said Woods’ wife used a golf club to smash out the back window to help get him out. The world’s No. 1 golfer was treated and released from a hospital in good condition, his spokesman said. The Florida Highway Patrol said Woods’ vehicle hit a fire hydrant and a tree in his neighbor’s yard after RALEIGH (AP) — Deunta Williams knew he pulled out of his driveway at someone was bound to mention North Carolina’s 2:25 a.m. embarrassing loss to rival North Carolina State Windermere police chief last year. So the Tar Heels safety was quick with a joke when asked whether anyone had hung signs in Daniel Saylor told The Associated Press that officers the locker room reading “41-10.” found the 33-year-old PGA star “What’s that?” he quipped. lying in the street with his wife, No one in Chapel Hill really needs a refresher Elin, hovering over him. heading into Saturday’s matchup. That 31-point “She was frantic, upset,” Saylor home loss last November ended with the blue-clad said in a briefing Friday night. home fans skipping the final humbling minutes “It was her husband laying on and leaving the visiting fans in red to celebrate the ground.” in a mostly empty Kenan Stadium. It also ended She told officers she was in the with N.C. State coach Tom O’Brien memorably pronouncing that “we’re the best football program house when she heard the acciin the state, without question” after the Wolfpack had swept the other four instate Football Bowl Subdivision teams. A year later, however, the 23rd-ranked Tar Heels (8-3, 4-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) are playing their best football to close the regular season while N.C. State (4-7, 1-6) is an injury-riddled mess. And while revenge is often an overrated motivation, that loss still lingers more than most for the Tar Heels.
No. 23 Tar Heels, Wolfpack meet in ACC finale
Atlanta at Detroit, 1 p.m. Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m. Orlando at New York, 6 p.m. Boston at Miami, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at San Antonio, 7 p.m. Houston at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Denver, 8 p.m. New Orleans at Sacramento, 9 p.m. New Jersey at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.
College Football Scores SOUTH Alabama 26, Auburn 21 EAST Rutgers 34, Louisville 14 MIDWEST Akron 28, E. Michigan 21 Bowling Green 38, Toledo 24 Buffalo 9, Kent St. 6 Cent. Michigan 45, N. Illinois 31 Cincinnati 49, Illinois 36 Ohio 35, Temple 17 SOUTHWEST Tulsa 33, Memphis 30, OT FAR WEST Nebraska 28, Colorado 20 Wyoming 17, Colorado St. 16
dent and “came out and broke the back window with a golf club,” he said, adding that the front-door windows were not broken and that “the door was probably locked.” “She supposedly got him out and laid him on the ground,” he said. “He was in and out of consciousness when my guys got there.” Saylor said Woods had lacerations to his upper and lower lips, and blood in his mouth; officers treated Woods for about 10 minutes until an ambulance arrived. Woods was conscious enough to speak, he said. “He was mumbling, but didn’t say anything coherent,” Saylor said. The Florida Highway Patrol said alcohol was not involved, although the accident remains under investigation and charges could be filed. Woods was alone in his 2009 Cadillac when he pulled out of his driveway from his mansion
at Isleworth, a gated waterfront community just outside Orlando, the patrol said. Woods’ injuries were described as serious in the patrol’s report, though his spokesman, Glenn Greenspan, issued a statement that Woods was treated and released. Left unanswered was where Woods was going at that hour. Greenspan and agent Mark Steinberg said there would be no comment beyond the short statement of the accident posted on Woods’ Web site. Saylor said his responding officers did not hear anything about an alleged argument between Woods and his wife. “Right now we believe this is a traffic crash. We don’t believe it is domestic issue,” patrol spokesman Sgt. Kim Montes said. The Florida Highway Patrol said tapes of the 911 call won’t be released until they can be reviewed, probably Monday at the earliest.
Hilltoppers Win Super Bowl Title
Devils, Deacons meet today with only bragging rights at stake
DURHAM (AP) — Duke and Wake Forest entered the second half of their schedules believing they were in good position to reach a bowl game. And yet, when they meet Saturday, both the Blue Devils and Demon Deacons know they’re taking the field for the last time this season — and for the final time under their four-year starting quarterbacks who seemingly have been around forever. Wake’s Riley Skinner and Duke’s Thad Lewis made their first college starts against each other in 2006. Wake Forest won that game by blocking a last-second field goal, a win that helped spark that surprising title run. Last weekend, Duke led 16-13 at Miami before falling 34-16, meaning Lewis will end his Blue Devil career without a bowl trip. Still, despite the disappointment of the lateseason fade, Duke knows it has made a significant leap forward in its second season under David Cutcliffe. And with a win against Wake Forest (4-7, 2-5), the Blue Devils can finish at .500 — quite a feat for a program that hasn’t won more than four games since last going to a bowl 15 years ago.
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RSYFCA Hilltoppers 9- and 10-year old football team won the Rutherford County Super Bowl on November 21 in Rutherfordton. The Hilltoppers are: Tyler Weaver (front, l to r), Seth McGraw, Dwayne Ledbetter, Steven Hargett, Harley Upton, Cade Hamilton, Chuck Cureton, Chris Miller, Jacob Bailey, Isiah Twitty; Damien Henderson (middle, l to r), Da Da Godfrey, Burt Hamrick, Kanaan Brock, Joshua Searcy, Tyler Simmons, Jacob Sharkey, Reggie Hines, Tyrese Tate; coaches Michael Waters (back, l to r), Avery Hamrick, Mark Hargett, Kevin Brock and Bill McGraw.
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upcoming JV’s that may help them be even more troublesome for opponents to deal with this season. One of the returning players that should make some noise as a forward is Carlos Watkins. Watkins (6-foot-3) is a monster to handle on the inside and has proven to be a powerful player in the post. Watkins, just a sophomore, also has good basketball skills to go along with his athleticism. “He is capable of producing double-double figures in scoring and rebounding, but that depends on how much he has matured as a player from last year,” Hines said. Two more post players that could be probable starters are Wesley Roach and Adam Cooper. Roach (6-foot-1), according to Hines, is a solid jump-shooter and doesn’t make very many mistakes. Cooper (6-foot-1) doesn’t have the basketball experience that most of his teammates do, but it will be hard to push him around. Cooper is considered an inside bruiser and just one of the few seniors on the Chase hoops team. Leading at the point of attack is Keyshon Crawford. Crawford is just a sophomore but his play is crucial for Chase this season. Crawford is very athletic and skillful and one player that Chase must rely on to create opportunities on and off the dribble. Hines also spoke volumes about two more small forwards, Andrew Scruggs (6-foot-1) and Josh Mills (6-foot). Both have nice shooting range, but they need to take shots offered by opponents, according to Hines. Mills is one who can create his own shot, making the Trojans a formidable foe on any given night. When asked about an overview of Chase basketball, Hines wasn’t into predictions. “I think we really need to be scrappy along the defensive end of the floor in order to make things happen for us,” Hines said. “I expect us to be competitive in the league, but our heart and character are starting to come around as a team.” Key Losses: Tyshawn Simpson.
East Rutherford looking at bigger goals
FOREST CITY — East Rutherford (18-8, 7-3) had one of their best seasons in recent years of hoops play, making it to the second round of the state playoffs after a two-year stint of not being in the postseason. The championship dreams ended early last year after being bounced out by a senior-laden Madison County team, but East returns a few players from that team and look to build from what they have accomplished as of late. However, it didn’t take long for East Rutherford boys basketball coach Brad Levine to figure out who will be leading his chargers this season — Devince Boykins. Boykins (6-foot-3) has played AAU ball for years and a number of Division I colleges are taking a look at the young man. Those looking at Boykins, who is only a junior, range from ACC schools to several Division II programs. “I think our team does start with Devince and opponents will try to key on him for sure,” Levine said. “He has the natural instincts and athletic ability to do things when it’s needed, but we are not going to be onedimensional. It takes a team concept to win games.” Another role player that the Cavaliers will depend upon is Zach Price. Price has contributed over the last couple of seasons as a respectable spot shooter. But Levine noted Price is also his best defensive guard, who can also play a little bit of small forward if necessary. The last of the three returning Cavaliers’ starters is sophomore Rob Gray. Gray is considered a smart, but skilled athlete, who has potential to play at the next level if he continues to work hard. Former Chase Trojans guard Raheem Hampton is now at East and Levine likes what he has seen so far from out of him at practice. Possibly another guard or forward, for East, Hampton is not afraid to shoot the basketball.
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press Writer
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Central’s Oddie Murray (50) and East’s Devince Boykins (15) battle for a rebound during a basketball game at East Rutherford in this file photo from January, 2009. Although the annual clashes between Central and East are closely watched, the South Mountain Athletic Conference Men’s Title may run through Shelby or Freedom.
“I think we will have good guard play, even though we are young, the maturity level should be high,” Levine said. Mikhail Baxter and Ricky Wilkerson, seniors, should see significant minutes this season as well, mentioned Levine. Baxter will step in as a guard and Wilkerson a forward. Last season, Wilkerson gave a good effort in a number of games and the Cavaliers hope his physical presence can assist their team concept. Overall, East Rutherford has taken steps in getting better, but what the cards hold, Levine really wasn’t much into predicting the outcome. “If we stay healthy and keep progressing, we might can stay close to the top half of the conference,” Levine said. “I expect the conference to be balanced and it may even be a four or five horse race at the top. We could make a run in the playoffs, but you never know, it’s basketball.” Key losses: Teon Beckett, Mico Miller.
R-S Central returns experienced group RUTHERFORDTON — Want athletes, a few returners from last year and a team that has a postseason experience under their belts? R-S Central boys basketball fits perfectly under that category with four seniors and seven kids back all together, all of which are hopeful for a second consecutive playoff berth. A last-second, half-court buzzer-beater by North Buncombe closed out the Hilltoppers’ season in unbelievable fashion during the first round of the NCHSAA 3A playoffs last year. “The kids who are back with me this year have a bad taste in their mouths with the way the season ended last year,” R-S Central boys basketball coach Greg Wright said. “I expect us to have a successful year and by the middle, to the end of this season, we should be a pretty good basketball team. I really believe that the team will improve and get better on a daily basis.” One of those returners is also the school’s senior running back in football, Oddie Murray. Murray (forward) has tremendous physical strength and Wright wants to utilize the workhorse on the block as much as possible. Of all the senior returners, Shaquille Wilkins may be the best all-around player R-S Central will have in their arsenal this season. Wilkins (guard/ forward) is not a vocal leader according to Wright, but Wilkins does lead by example in the way
he shoots and excitement he can create on the court. “The team feeds off Wilkins’ energy and he is a superb athlete, who plays well on both sides of the floor,” Wright said. Kyle Holmstrom, now a fouryear player at shooting guard for the Hilltoppers, comes back for his final season as a senior. Holmstrom has a nice shooting touch, especially outside the arc, but Wright pointed out that Holmstrom also contributes defensively. Holmstrom knows his role on the team, according to Wright, and that gives the coach additional confidence that Holmstrom’s experience could pay dividends for the Hilltoppers. Jacob Kinlaw, a junior, also returns and he will be back in the post. Kinlaw is an excellent post defender and continues to work on his jumpshot, which did find the bottom of the net at clutch times last season. Kinlaw also has a toughness about him since he became quarterback of the football team of the varsity program. Another transfer, who is also a two-sport athlete is Corey Jimerson. Jimerson was a wide receiver on the football team, but his basketball skill has Wright projecting that Jimerson will be the team’s starting point guard. Jimerson, who is a good shooter, will also be in command of getting the rest of the team in the correct positions on court. Wright stated that he has confidence in Jimerson running the offense and that Jimerson has accepted the challenge. The quick guards of Todd Lynch and Everette Murray should also pan out as they return for another year at R-S Central. Added help in the post include returner, Jonathan Fuller and transfer student, Darrien Watkins. Fuller is more of a rebounding and shot blocking threat, while Watkins can do both of those plus present a danger with the ball in hands. Wright specifically stressed that he is looking for his charges to finish plays on both ends of the court this season, but the loss of assistant coach Larry Guffey and six seniors also weighs on the mind of what is to come out of this season. “We have the components to be a good basketball team, but the kids have to be willing to work hard and accept the roles for which they are given,” Wright said. “So far, they have worked hard, but I want us to play fundamental team basketball, because I don’t expect us to do anything fancy.” Key Losses: Quatez Fuller, Deshawn Littlejohn and Chris Logan.
BOONE — South Carolina State gets to play the same team at the same time at the same place to open this year’s Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. Coach Buddy Pough figures the best way to make sure it doesn’t happen again is to beat Appalachian State this time. “Our big chore now is to win a football game so that we gain some respect and maybe not have to deal with these situations in the future,” Pough said. The Bulldogs and Mountaineers meet Saturday at noon in Boone, with the winner advancing to play the winner of Richmond and Elon. It’s a rematch from last season, when the Mountaineers won the playoff opener 37-21 in a game that was a lot closer than a lot of people expected. Appalachian State would lose the next week, ending its pursuit for a fourth straight national title. Both teams come into the game on a roll. The Bulldogs only loss this year came to Football Bowl Subdivision member South Carolina. They have trailed less than 15 minutes total all season against FCS teams and won 19 games in a row in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Armanti Edwards (14). Conference. The Mountaineers have won nine in a row after opening the season with losses to FBC member East Carolina and fellow FCS playoff team McNeese State. They are on a 20-game Southern Conference winning streak. “They’re probably like us. They are probably a little bit better football team this year than they were last year,” Appalachian State coach Jerry Moore said. The difference in last season’s playoff game was Mountaineers quarterback Armanti Edwards, who threw for 433 yards and four touchdowns and ran for another score. Pough said Edwards was likely the best player in the history of the FCS, adding that watching film of Appalachian State hasn’t given him any good answers on how to stop the senior quarterback. “I don’t know what the best thing to do against this guy is,” Pough said. “I think you’ve got to mix it up. I think you’ve got to have more than one plan, I guarantee you that.” The Bulldogs are scoring 34 points a game against FCS teams and outgaining their opponents by nearly 137 yards a contest. Senior running back Will Ford has 1,010 yards in 2009 despite defenses keying on him, becoming the MEAC’s all-time leading rusher last week against North Carolina A&T. Their defense is fifth in all of FCS, allowing 251 yards a game. Most importantly is South Carolina State now has playoff experience, which Moore said is more important than being familiar with his Mountaineers from last season’s playoff game. “I think it’s an advantage just that you’ve just been in the playoffs,” Moore said. “I don’t know if it is any advantage coming back here.” The Mountaineers have the second best offense in the FCS at 479 yards a game. But the defense is allowing 319 yards a game, ranking just 30 in the subdivision. The Bulldogs pushed hard to host a playoff game, but lost out to economics and geography. The NCAA only guarantees the top four seeds stay home for the first two rounds of the postseason. After that, the selection committee matches teams to require just a bus trip and gives the home game to the team that gives the better bid. The Bulldogs couldn’t get one of those top seeds, and the Mountaineers are drawing more fans that any other FCS team. “Although it was a disappointment, we got over it in a hurry,” Pough said. This is Appalachian State’s 16th trip to the playoffs, compared to just the fourth trip for South Carolina State and just the second since 1982. The Bulldogs also play in what has been a much weaker league in the playoffs. A MEAC team hasn’t won a playoff game since 1999. But Pough said his players aren’t worried about any of that. “I think we are more confident than we were last year. Now, the one thing you can find about kids pretty easily is that they never know when they are in trouble,” Pough said, laughing.
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State/Nation Today Thief fails in ATM plot
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say a man in Colorado apparently tried to steal an ATM by hauling it away with a truck. The plan didn’t work. The alleged attempted theft of the free-standing, outdoor ATM in Boulder set off an alarm early Wednesday morning. When police arrived they found the ATM on its side about 15 feet from its foundation outside a Chase Bank. No money had been taken. Surveillance photos show a man hooking the ATM’s chain to the back of a U-Haul truck. The truck, which had been reported as stolen, was discovered a short distance away later that day.
Shuttle back on Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Space shuttle Atlantis and its seven astronauts returned to Earth with a smooth touchdown Friday to end an “amazing” flight that resupplied the International Space Station. Within a few hours of landing, the astronauts feasted on turkey and trimmings with their families. “You go see the doc, you get a turkey dinner. It’s a pain,” commander Charles Hobaugh told reporters with a smile. The new father on the crew, Randolph Bresnik, bolted out of NASA’s spaceport when the meal was over. He flew home to Houston a day ahead of his crewmates so he
could see his newborn daughter and wife, who gave birth Saturday. With bright sunlight glinting off it, the shuttle swooped through a clear sky and landed right on time. Mission Control said no one could remember such welcoming conditions: No clouds and temperatures in the 50s. “Couldn’t have picked a clearer day,” Hobaugh said during the final approach. “We really had truly an amazing mission,” Hobaugh said after exiting Atlantis.
Cookie run ends in crash CHARLOTTE (AP) — A 76-yearold North Carolina man spent a cold night in his car at the bottom of a ditch after he left his rural home to buy his favorite oatmeal cream cookies. Multiple media outlets reported that Arthur McKenzie told hospital workers a deer ran in front of his car Wednesday night and he wound up down an embankment so steep he couldn’t climb out. McKenzie had planned to drive about five miles to the store and back to his Cleveland County home because he had run out of the cookies. But the trip over a winding, remote country road was interrupted by the deer. McKenzie was in stable condition at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby.
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A Jupiter police officer stands in front of a home Friday where four people were killed, including a 6-year-old girl, during a shooting at Thanksgiving dinner Thursday night. Police were searching Friday for a man suspected in the Thanksgiving shooting deaths of his twin sisters, aunt and a 6-year-old cousin during a family celebration.
Four family members slain in holiday shooting JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man opened fire on his family after Thanksgiving dinner, killing his pregnant sister, 6-year-old cousin and two other relatives before speeding off and initiating a statewide manhunt, police said Friday. Police were still searching Friday evening for the suspect, Paul Michael Merhige, 35, of Miami. He also is accused of gunning down his pregnant sister’s twin and his 79-year-old aunt. Jupiter Police Sgt. Scott Pascarella said there had been an “ongoing resentment” in the family, but did not elaborate. “What led to this incident, we’re not quite sure,” Pascarella said. “It did not appear there was any altercation prior to this shooting.” Pascarella said Merhige left briefly before returning to the gathering with a handgun. Seventeen relatives had gathered in Jupiter, a small beach town about 90 miles north of Miami best known as a home to celebrities including Michael Jordan and Burt Reynolds. Police spokeswoman Sally CollinsOrtiz said the city had never experienced a slaying with so many victims. The department enlisted the U.S. Marshals in the search for Merhige, who police said had no known criminal past. He was believed to be driving a royal blue 2007 Toyota Camry with a rear spoiler and Florida
license plate W42 7JT. Pascarella said police first received a 911 call from a neighbor, then another from someone inside the home. The residence, in a well-kept new subdivision with brick-paved driveways, is owned by local TV videojournalist Jim Sitton and his wife. On Friday it was surrounded by yellow crime scene tape and police crime unit vans. Sitton’s daughter Makayla was the young victim. Police say she had gone to bed before the rampage. Sitton told local media that his daughter was supposed to perform Friday in a holiday production of “The Nutcracker.” “God packed a lot of sweetness into that little body,” Sitton said. “She’s just our life. I don’t know how we are ever going to recover.” The other victims were Merhige’s twin sisters, Carla Merhige and Lisa Knight, and an aunt, Raymonde Joseph. A fifth victim, Merhige’s brother-in-law Patrick Knight, was in critical but stable condition at a local hospital. Another man, Clifford Gebara, 52, was grazed by a bullet but suffered no serious injury. More family members gathered late Friday morning near Miami, declining to talk with reporters. Neighbors in the Palm Beach County community were shocked as police processed the home.
Secret Service says officers did not follow procedures =WASHINGTON (AP) — The Virginia couple who crashed a presidential dinner met President Barack Obama in the receiving line, the White House said Friday, as a “deeply concerned and embarrassed” Secret Service acknowledged its officers failed to check whether the couple was on the guest list. The White House released a photo showing the Salahis in the receiving line in the Blue Room with Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in whose honor the dinner was held. Obama and Michaele Salahi are smiling as she grasps his right hand with both of hers as her husband, Tareq, looks on. Singh is standing to the left of Obama. The Secret Service earlier this week had said the president was not in danger because the couple — like others at the dinner — had gone through magnetometers. But in light of their close proximity to the president, no such claim was made Friday.
The Salahis were not on the guest list and should have been prohibited from entering last Tuesday’s dinner on the White House South Lawn for the prime minister of India, said Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan. On Friday, Sullivan was apologetic in a written statement, saying the agency that protects the president is “deeply concerned and embarrassed” that procedures were not followed. “As our investigation continues, appropriate measures have been taken to ensure this is not repeated,” Sullivan said. Secret Service spokesman Jim Mackin said officers at the checkpoint had a clipboard with names of the invited guests. Even though the Salahis names weren’t on it, they were allowed to proceed. The officers should have called either someone on the White House staff or Secret Service personnel before allowing them past the checkpoint, Mackin said.
Body of Utah spelunker will remain inside cave SPANISH FORK, Utah (AP) — The Utah cave where a 26-year-old medical student died earlier in the week will be closed permanently and his body will not be removed. State and county officials made the announcement Friday afternoon, saying it was simply too dangerous to try to recover John Jones’ body. Jones died late Wednesday about 28 hours after getting wedged into a tight, unmapped passage of Nutty Putty Cave, a site about 80 miles south of Salt Lake City. The 6-foot-tall, 190-pound Jones got stuck with his head at an angle below his feet about 9 p.m. Tuesday. He was in an L-shaped area of the cave known as “Bob’s Push.” The area is only about 18 inches wide and 10 inches high. State officials plan to meet Monday to discuss the best way to permanently close the cave.
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+1.4 +19.0/C +2.4 +34.0/C +2.0 +23.9/D +1.9 +38.2/C +2.6 +28.2/D +2.3 +28.2/C +2.6 +27.8/C +3.3 +27.9/C +2.9 +26.1/C +2.9 +26.3/C +1.2 +48.0/A +2.5 +33.4/A +4.2 +19.7/D -0.2 +54.8/A +2.1 +42.7/B +0.8 +41.5/D +1.4 +18.7/C +2.6 +34.1/A +3.1 +23.6/D +1.1 +40.7/A +1.7 +19.6/C +2.8 +27.2/C +2.9 +26.3/C +2.6 +39.4/B +2.3 +28.4/C +0.3 +45.9/A +2.9 +26.3/C +0.9 +45.9/B +2.0 +25.8/C +2.9 +45.5/A +3.1 +23.1/D +0.7 +6.3/B +2.1 +28.6/B +1.4 +32.5/C +1.7 +35.0/B
11.03 26.78 48.03 33.81 56.58 26.75 15.39 25.52 100.96 100.33 38.42 93.99 24.42 31.52 25.32 27.84 11.03 32.05 16.20 2.01 11.96 28.92 100.99 65.57 26.76 14.47 100.34 30.62 20.58 29.81 34.86 10.55 2.91 12.77 14.61
+7.1/A +2.8/A +4.2/C +6.5/A +4.5/A +0.9/B +3.0/B +1.6/B +0.4/C +0.5/C +8.3/A -0.5/D +0.3/C +6.1/A +5.9/A +4.2/C +6.9/A +3.8/A +2.3/C +3.4/B +2.8/E +5.1/A +0.5/C +4.1/A +1.0/B +5.8/B +0.5/C +3.2/A +0.9/B +3.7/A +1.0/B +4.8/A -1.6/E -0.5/B +0.1/D
NL 5,000,000 5.75 250 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL 2,500 NL 3,000 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL 3,000 NL 5,000,000 5.75 250 NL 2,500 5.75 250 NL 2,500 5.75 250 NL 2,500 NL 5,000,000 5.75 250 5.75 250 4.25 1,000 3.75 250 NL 10,000 NL 100,000 NL 2,500 NL 100,000 NL 3,000 NL200,000,000 NL 2,500 NL 2,500 5.50 1,000 5.75 1,000 1.50 1,000 4.25 2,500 5.75 1,000 4.75 0
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Dubai debt fear sends markets into decline
NEW YORK (AP) — This was the sideswipe investors had feared. The stock market is in the middle of one of the great rallies of a generation, but for weeks there has been a nagging fear that bad news was never far off. The news came from Dubai, a wealthy Middle Eastern city-state that many Americans probably couldn’t find on a map. Concerns that a government-backed investment company risked defaulting on $60 billion in debt ripped through world markets and served as a reminder of how fragile the financial system remains a year after it nearly collapsed. The Dow Jones industrial average slumped 155 points Friday before trading ended three hours early due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The Dow fell as much as 233 points. The broad retreat from riskier assets pushed Treasury prices higher. The dollar gained against most other major currencies and commodities tumbled. Now the question that will dog investors over the weekend is whether the markets will shrug off a financial crisis in the Middle East or seek protection in more conservative investments. That could end a rally that has seen the Dow surge 57.5 percent since March 9. Stocks ended well off their lows but analysts cautioned that the shortened day and scarcity of traders meant the real test for the markets will come next week as traders return from long weekends. The day’s gyrations made clear that investors who might have been buying up stock in the past eight months remain on edge about faults in the financial system and the economy. The latest trouble on Wall Street comes as the U.S. kicks off the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season. Investors will be tracking news from retailers for insights into how much consumers will spend in the coming month. The Dow fell 154.48, or 1.5 percent, to 10,309.92. It was the Dow’s biggest drop since Oct. 30. The broader Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 19.14, or 1.7 percent, to 1,091.49, and the Nasdaq composite index fell 37.61, or 1.7 percent, to 2,138.44. For the week, the Dow slipped 0.1 percent, breaking a three-week winning streak. The S&P 500 index rose less than 0.1 percent and the Nasdaq fell 0.4 percent. Stocks are still up sharply for the month and the year. Analysts were divided over whether Dubai’s problems meant more trouble was to come. Jeffrey Frankel, president of Stuart Frankel & Co. in New York, said U.S. investors were given a chance to digest the news with markets closed on Thanksgiving. Reports of Dubai’s problems surfaced during trading on Wednesday and drew little initial reaction. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves opposite its price, fell to 3.21 percent from 3.28 percent late Wednesday. The yield on the three-month T-bill, which is considered one of the safest investments, fell to 0.01 percent from 0.03 percent. The ICE Futures U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of foreign currencies, rose 0.2 percent. Commodities, which are priced in dollars, fell as the dollar gained. The move reflected an unwinding of trades that relied on a weak dollar to finance purchases of higher-yielding assets. Spooked traders reversing the so-called “carry trade” were demanding safe-haven assets. Investors have been pushing into riskier assets in recent months as they seek bigger gains. U.S. interest rates are at record lows, making riskier investments like stocks an enticing alternative to the paltry returns of safer investments. Crude oil fell $1.91 to settle at $76.05 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange after being down by more than $5. Gold fell after a 10-day climb.
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Shoppers walk past an advertisement during the traditional Black Friday shopping day at the Americana at Brand in Glendale, Calif. on Friday. The nation’s shoppers took advantage of deals on toys and TVs with some renewed vigor in stores and online on Black Friday after a year of concentrating their spending on basic necessities. Associated Press
Early retail signs are positive By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer
The nation’s shoppers took advantage of deals on toys and TVs with some renewed vigor in stores and online on Black Friday after a year of concentrating their spending on basic necessities. Though the first numbers won’t be available until Saturday, early reports indicated bigger crowds than last year, with people buying more and even throwing in some items for themselves. It was an encouraging sign for retailers, which have suffered through a year of sales declines, and perhaps also for the broader economy, which could use a kickstart from consumer spending. In Chicago, Dan Montgomery and his wife carted bulging Macy’s bags, proclaiming the department stores had “killer deals.” Their favorite buy? A set of two skillets for $19.99, marked down from $100. Still, mall operators said more shoppers were sticking to making purchases in cash and debit cards instead of credit. “I like cash because when you’re out of cash, you’re out of cash. And you don’t have the hangover in January,” Montgomery said. Worries about jobs clearly were on shoppers’ minds. Most people buying for themselves were picking up practical things that were deeply discounted such as pillows, pajamas and coffee makers, according to stores. “With the layoff there have been a few cutbacks, but with the great sales they’re offering this year, I think it’s, overall, going to be a great Christmas for
my two granddaughters,” said Ernest Bell of Marietta, Ga. The nation’s retailers ushered in the traditional start of the holiday shopping season with expanded hours and deep discounts in hopes of getting people to spend. Online, Walmart.com, Amazon.com and other online retailers also grabbed for a piece of the action, pushing deals on Thursday and even earlier in the week. Several large retailers, including Walmart and many Old Navy locations, even opened on Thanksgiving. Though there were isolated reports of squabbles, the predawn crowds were generally calm. Analysts monitoring the malls said shoppers were less frenetic, having researched deals before going shopping. Extended hours also gave shoppers more time to grab deals both online and in stores than a year ago. Most Walmart stores were open on Thanksgiving to prevent the mad dash of shoppers for its Friday 5 a.m. specials. ShopLocal, a subsidiary of publisher Gannett Co., on Friday said traffic was up 27 percent at top retailers’ online sites featuring their Black Friday ads. Stores were encouraged that shoppers appeared to be a little freer with their spending. Best Buy, Sears Holdings Corp. and Mall of America, as well as mall operators Taubman Centers and Simon Property Group, offered signs people were buying more than last year. An average of about 1,000 people were in line for midnight openings at Toys R Us stores,
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CEO Gerald Storch said. After setting aside 100 Zhu Zhu Pets hamsters for each location, Toys R Us came back with several shipments of the hot toy for several of its stores Friday. Even luxury stores, which generally aren’t the big attractions for Black Friday, had brisk traffic, according to analysts. More than 5,000 people were at Macy’s Herald Square store in New York early Friday, slightly more than last year, Macy’s CEO Terry J. Lundgren said. Among the most popular items were Tommy Hilfiger $99 bomber jackets, marked down from $450. Dondrae May, a manager at a Best Buy in Framingham, Mass., said shoppers started lining up at 4 p.m. Thursday — 13 hours before opening. The biggest draws were laptops, TVs and GPS systems, he said. The chain had sold out of all of its early morning specials within two hours of the 5 a.m. opening, spokesman Scott Morris said. While Black Friday is not a bellwether for the season, analysts are studying Friday’s receipts to better understand the mindset of shoppers like Laura Frankito, a nurse who found herself at Kohl’s outside Cleveland buying a Snuggie blanket-robe for her aunt and Tony Hawk T-shirts for her nephew. She’s only giving money to her two children, and she pointed out her newfound practicality by saying she wouldn’t get a $12.99 canine version of the Snuggie for her sister’s dog. “There would have been a year when I would have gotten that,” she said.
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Grandma needs help with wild child
Dear Abby: My 8-year-old granddaughter has posed a question that stumped me, and I hope you can help with an answer: Why be neat and well-groomed? She doesn’t care what people think of how she looks. She sees no problem wearing clothes that are torn, etc. I am concerned that by the time she reaches adolescence she won’t care how she looks when she leaves the house. Her hair is extremely curly. It can’t be combed or it gets wilder and frizzier, which adds to her unkempt appearance. Her hair may improve as she gets older if she’s motivated to spend the extra time. I am challenged by her question. How can I answer her? — Lost for Words Dear Lost for Words: Please stop trying to have an adult conversation with an 8-year-old. Where is this child’s mother? Why is she permitted to go around in “torn, etc.” clothing? It’s time to talk to your son or daughter about helping their child with her grooming. The way your granddaughter looks is not only a reflection on herself, but also the adults whose responsibility it is to care for her. While she may not care how she looks, her parents should. Dear Abby: I’m a college freshman, majoring in French but taking other languages as well. I don’t know what
Dear Abby Abigail van Buren
I want to do with my life, but I know that I love learning languages. My friend, “Lacey,” has offered me the chance to stay with her family in France during our next summer break. Her family suggested it, and Lacey is urging me to go. I want to go to France, but I was planning on studying abroad through my university in a couple of years. Lacey thinks I should stay with her family for a month or two in order to appreciate the culture. She says I could do some baby-sitting or chores to earn my keep, but I have two concerns: I feel it would be an inconvenience for her family to take me in as a houseguest for the whole summer. And I don’t know what I would do with myself. Lacey won’t be there, and I’d be living in a suburban area. — Tres Troublee Dear Tres Troublee: Are you kidding? If I was offered a once-in-alifetime experience like this one, I’d take Lacey up on it in two seconds flat. And I’d keep a journal.
Missed diverticulitis causes problems Dear Dr. Gott: In early 2006, my primary-care doctor suggested I have a colonoscopy. Although I was only 46 at the time, she had concerns, since my mother had colon cancer in 2000 and my father died from melanoma in 1995. As I was coming out of the anesthesia, I remember him telling me that I had diverticulosis, but it was only one sac and, at that time, it was not a problem. He didn’t find any polyps. He also stated that he had to use a children’s scope because I am so small. I am about 5 feet 4 inches, approximately 115 pounds and very small-boned. When I was finally healthy enough for surgery in September 2007, I had 2 feet of my colon removed and was given a temporary colostomy bag. I was 48 at the time. It was not cancerous. The entire surgery took about seven hours because of the extent of the infection. The surgeon also told my family that had we waited anoth-
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er day I probably would have died. In January 2008, I had another colonoscopy to be sure that everything had healed well. The following day, the colostomy bag was removed, and I was back to normal. I am now as healthy as ever, even more so given the past several years of suffering. Dear Reader: I am printing your letter because it is a powerful reminder that patients have to take responsibility for their own health. Your experience is truly disheartening, since your local gastroenterologists failed to order simple lab and imaging tests to determine the cause of your persistent diarrhea after it failed to respond.
IN THE STARS
Your brithday, Nov. 28;
There is a good chance you will have career opportunities. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Elements of chance could be lucky for you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Put on your thinking cap, and let it start working. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Adopting a positive attitude could be far more valuable than usua. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — A negative situation could suddenly shift. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You’re inclined to favor a group situation. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Spend time engaging in something that’s significant. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Mental things could turn out to be rewarding for you. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — If you have an opportunity to try your hand at a fresh pursuit, do so. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Don’t hesitate to be part of a group endeavor. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Keep all your options open. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Someone you haven’t seen for a while might make a happy appearance. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Get out and go shopping if you can.
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NORTH CAROLINA, RUTHERFORD COUNTY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 09 SP 454 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by John Adorante, An Unmarried Person to PRLAP, INC, Trustee(s), which was dated May 29, 2007 and recorded on May 30, 2007 in Book 959 at Page 376, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on December 1, 2009 at 2:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to wit: Situate, lying and being in the Town of Forest City, North Carolina, in the North side of Utah Street in said Town, and being Lots Numbers Eighty (80), Eighty-One (81), Eighty-Two (82), Eighty-Three (83), Eighty-Four (84), and Eighty-Five (85) of HARMON SUBDIVISION as shown on a plat made by J. A. Wilkie, Surveyor, now of record in Plat Book 1, at Page 112, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more full and complete description of said lots. And being that same property as conveyed by Deed dated February 14, 2007, from Sherry Wilson Tyndall and husband, Rommie W. Tyndall and Sherry Tyndall, Executrix of the Estate of Max Harris Wilson to Cynthia L. Barnwell and of record in Deed Book 926 at Page 230, Rutherford County Registry. GBarnwell2.dew Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as: 160 Utah Street &, .23 Acres Adjacent to 160 Utah Street, Forest City, NC 28043 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are John A. Adorante. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that 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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If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, EXCEPT IN THE INSTANCE OF BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 09-20221-FC01
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or In person at: 112 Mountains Blvd, Lake Lure. No phone calls please! Searching for PT Minister of Music for adult and youth choirs. Send resume to: Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 2676 Hudlow Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 Tax office needs experienced person in tax preparation, payroll assistance, etc. Good working environment Full and part time. Salary based on exp. Send resume to: Box A, PO Box 1149, Forest City, NC 28043
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Big Yard Sale FC: 427 Old Caroleen Rd. Sat. 8A-until Too much to mention! No early birds, please! FC: Inside Old Furniture Barn Saturday 9A-3P Bargains! $1, $2, $3 yard sale, Everything must go! Don’t miss! Rain/Shine! Big Sale FC: 182 Hawthorne Ln (off Piney Ridge Rd) Sat. 7A-1P Womens, baby clothing and boys (size 5), appl. & furniture, household items and lots more!
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RAIN OR SHINE FC: 273 Forest Lake Rd. (across from church) Thanksgiving 10A4P, Fri. & Sat. 6A-10A Top quality items! Ladies clothes, (sm.med), baby crib, books, crochet afghans, quilts, dish sets, costume jewelry, Christmas sweaters & more! Rfdtn: 820 US Hwy. 221N (2nd house past Broyhill) Saturday 7A-2P Christmas, toys, clothes, shoes, wood-coal heater, collectibles, much more!
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
“If You’d Listed Here,You’d Be Sold Now!” Thousands of folks who have sold their cars, homes and merchandise on our classified pages, know that the Classifieds work harder for you. And, so do all the people who have found cars, homes and bargains on our pages. Not to mention jobs, roommates, financial opportunities and more.
Next time you have something to advertise, put the Classifieds on the job.
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Having qualified as Co-Executor of the estate of THOMAS M. ROBBINS of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said THOMAS M. ROBBINS to present them to the undersigned on or before the 28th day of February 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 November, 2009. Tony M. Robbins, Co-Executor PO Box 550391 Gastonia, NC 28055
To place a Classified listing, call
Sonja Robbins Ruppe, Co-Executor 118 McMurray Rd. Forest City, NC 28043
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The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, SATURDAY, November 28, 2009
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