Intersection will become 4-way stop — Page 3 Sports Friday Night Hoops East Rutherford’s Rob Gray and his teammates looked for a turnaround against Freedom, Friday, after their first loss of the season on Tuesday.
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Neighbor Kelly Jones captured this fire scene at Don and Brenda McEntyre’s home from her camera phone at about 4 a.m. Friday.
Couple injured in fire By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer
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CHASE — A husband and wife were injured at 4 a.m. Friday as a fire broke out in a front bedroom of their onestory, wood-frame house off Chase High Road. Don McEntyre rushed out of the house just before 4 a.m. and knocked on a neighbor’s door asking them to call 911 for help. Kelly Jones answered the knock and when she saw it was Don, she feared his wife Brenda McEntyre was sick. Jones immediately called 911 and when she looked out the window she saw “small glows of fire” and almost immediately the fire “shot over the house” and instantly became an inferJean Gordon/Daily Courier no. With temperatures in the 20-degree range, Sandy Mush firefighters Jones said she heard Mrs. Please see Fire, Page 6
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ELLENBORO — The house fire that claimed the life of Michael “Mickey” Penson, 60, Tuesday, Jan. 5, off Webb Road here has been determined as a “smoking fire.” Rutherford County Fire Marshal Roger Hollifield said Friday.
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taken to Rutherford Hospital and is listed in good condition today. Spartanburg’s Regional Hospital’s helicopter was on stand-by near the fire scene Tuesday, but Penson was taken to Cleveland Regional Medical Center by Rutherford County EMS where he was pronounced dead.
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After investigation by Hollifield and the SBI Arson Unit, investigators eliminated any other causes of an accidental fire. It appears a cigarette was dropped and a mattress was ignited. The couple tried to put the fire out before calling for help, but could not. The fire that broke out in a bedroom also injured Penson’s wife, Tina. She was
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RUTHERFORDTON — County Commission Chairman Brent Washburn has announced he will not seek re-election to his seat in November. Washburn has served two terms on the board for a total of eight years. This was his second time as chairman. “At this point I really Washburn feel I need to get back to my real estate business,” Washburn said. “This has been a tough time for the real estate business and I know my agents and my company need me to get back to working more with them.” Washburn said he would always have a list of projects he was wanting to work on, but also that he felt he had accomplished a lot. “I’m very proud of the work we did on the broadband Internet project and others,” Washburn said. “But there are always things you’re wanting to get done. Being chairman is such a different experience than when you’re on the commission as there is a lot more requested and required of the chairman. I just wanted to let folks know early that I don’t plan to run again ... .” Filing for this year’s general election will begin Feb. 8.
There’s quite a difference between the old bridge (seen at right in a file photo) and the new bridge (above) on Jonestown Road.
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GOLDEN VALLEY — A bridge replacement that forced motorists to detour for some six and a half months during 2009 is finished and the bridge has reopened. The bridge over the First Broad River on Jonestown Road (S.R. 1733) in Rutherford County was replaced by Dane Construction of Mooresville. Jonestown Road meets N.C. 226 at the intersection of Bostic-Sunshine Highway and N.C. 226. The N.C. Board of Transportation, meeting on Jan. 8, 2009, in Raleigh, awarded the $788,271 contract to Dane. Adam Holcomb, project manager for Dane Construction, said Thursday that work on the bridge began on April 15. The contract called for completion of the Please see Bridge, Page 6
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local Church News Higher Praise
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Higher Praise will perform Sunday, Jan. 10, at Cooper Springs Congregational Holiness, Bostic-Sunshine Hwy. Singing begins at 6 p.m. Public invited.
Women’s conference set at Wheat Creek RUTHERFORDTON — Wheat Creek Baptist Church will host its 2nd annual Women’s Conference Jan. 22-24. The threeday event will begin on Friday at 6 p.m., with guest speaker, Evangelist Felicia Cureton from Victory Temple Bibleway Church in Rutherfordton. On Saturday, beginning at 6 p.m., the guest speaker will be Audrey Clark from Agape Ministries in Forest City. (Saturday night’s event is for women only). The conference will conclude Sunday. Evangelist Loretta Martin from Upper Room Outreach Ministry, Columbia, S,C., will speak during the 11 a.m. worship service, and Dr. Particia Beason from Mabry’s Temple Bibleway Church, Campobello, S.C., at 3 p.m. Wheat Creek Baptist Church is located at 131 Wheat Creek Lane, Rutherfordton. For more information or to register, call 828-863-2866.
Music/concerts The Royal Quartet will perform Sunday, Jan. 10, at Smith Grove Baptist Church. Singing begins at 6 p.m. The Atkins Family will be in concert Sunday, Jan. 10, at Bill’s Creek Baptist Church in Lake Lure. Music begins at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken. The Carlson Trio will be in concert Saturday, Jan. 16, for an appreciation day in honor of Wayne McCurry, at Sunshine Elementary School. A chili supper begins at 5 p.m., and music starts at 6:30. Sponsored by Fairview Baptist Church and Cherry Mountain VFD. The trio will also sing
The Gospel Travelers will sing Sunday, Jan. 17, at Sandy Level Baptist Church. Music begins at 6 p.m. Public invited.
Sunday, Jan. 17, during the 11 a.m. worship service at the First Baptist Church of Bostic. Singing: Sunday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m., Riverside Baptist Church, Hogan Road, Harris; featuring Winners Either Way.
Special services Guest speaker: Sunday, Jan. 10, 3 p.m., Victory Temple Bible Way Church, Maple Creek Road, Rutherfordton; guest speaker, Audrey Clark of Charlotte. Special service: “The Baptism of our Lord” Sunday on the liturgical calendar will be celebrated Jan. 10, during the 11 a.m. worship service at Advent Lutheran
How to Be a Lady Do not let your adornment be merely outward, arranging the hair, wearing the gold, or putting on fine apparel, rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. New K.J.V. 1 Peter 3:3-4
The American Heritage Dictionary defines a lady as “a well-manner and considerate woman with high standards of proper behavior,” the exact female correlate of the gentleman. Thus the American Heritage Dictionary provides the following usage note: “Lady, a social term, is properly used as a parallel to gentleman to emphasize the norms expected in civil society or in situations requiring civil courtesies...” But, because the terms “lady” and “gentleman” often have connotations of refinement and perhaps being overly concerned with protocol or etiquette, we may easily lose sight of the true essence of these terms, which is a genuine consideration for the feelings of others. A lady is someone who is well-mannered and considerate because she truly cares about the feelings of others and their well-being. And, is this not the same as Christian love? Thus, the true Christian woman is always a lady, because these are really one and the same. So, a woman who is a good Christian by being well-mannered, considerate, and having high moral standards, is well on her way to being a lady.
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Revival: Jan. 31 Feb. 5, Little White Country Church, 184 Painters Gap Road, Rutherfordton; speaker, Rev. George Wright; Sunday service 6 p.m.; M-F, 7 nightly; special singing each night.
“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.
Fundraisers Fish fry: Saturday, Jan. 9, begins at 11:30 a.m., at Unionville Lodge, Ledbetter Road, Spindale; plates $6, sandwiches $3; sponsored by Abundant Life CWC, Forest City. Spaghetti supper: Saturday, Jan. 23, begins at 4 p.m., Little White Country Church, 184 Painters Gap Road, Rutherfordton; $5 per plate, all you can eat; ages 6 and under, $3; all proceeds to benefit the Neighbors Pantry.
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 con-
Soup Kitchens Samaritan Breakfast: Thursdays from 6 to 8 a.m., at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 395 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. Carryout 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 Road. 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.
RHI health program RUTHERFORDTON — Rutherford Hospital Health Ministry will sponsor a weight-management program “Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less,” which encourages healthier eating and exercise. Tracy Davis of the Rutherford County Cooperative Extension, instructor. The program begins Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and will continue to meet monthly every third Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton. The cost is $10 for entire program (includes food samples). Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is a weightmanagement program that uses research-based strategies proven to work. Each lesson informs, empowers and motivates participants to live mindfully as they make choices about food and physical activity. The program provides opportunities for participants to track their progress and keep a journal of healthy eating and physical activity behaviors. There are 12 sessions in the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program: 1. Make Your Commitment 2. Re-Think Your Drink 3. Eat Fewer Calories 4. Check the Facts 5. Move More 6. RightSize Your Portions 7. Eat Out Less - Plan, Shop, Fix and Eat at Home 8. Start Smart, Lunch Smart 9. Move Strong, Move Forward 10. Enjoy More Fruit and Vegetables 11. Enjoy More Whole Grains 12. Keep Your Commitment Each participant receives the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Magazine that contains information from each session, recipes and more, as well as an personal activity journal. For more information or to pre-register, call 2865509 or 286-5377.
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Cardiology group joins with Mission
ASHEVILLE – Asheville Cardiology Associates has officially joined Mission Hospital and Mission Medical Associates Inc. The letter of intent had been signed and announced in early October, and the affiliation became effective Jan. 1. Through the agreement, the 33-physician Asheville Cardiology group becomes part of Mission Medical Associates. “Since 1971, Asheville Cardiology Associates has been dedicated to providing compassionate and cost-effective cardiovascular evaluation to the people of Western North Carolina,” said Robert Wade, MD, FACC, President of Asheville Cardiology Associates, PA. “Our partnership with Mission Hospital will allow us to advance the care of heart patients further.” “This is a win-win collaboration,” said Carleton Rider, interim president and CEO of Mission Health System. Asheville Cardiology Associates is recognized nationally as a practice that has historically championed best practices and evidence-based medicine,” said Marc B. Westle, D.O., FACP, President and CEO of Mission Medical Associates. “Their founding physicians were committed to identifying and following best practice in heart care long Larry Dale/Daily Courier before this concept was at work even at university The intersection of South Powell and Depot streets n Forest City will be converted into a 4-way stop in the next medical centers. We take pride that a practice of few weeks. this caliber has chosen to affiliate with Mission, and we look forward to supporting their work in providing superlative medical care to the region.” Leaders of both groups noted that the affiliation reflects a growing national trend in healthcare and offers potential benefits in quality and efficiency. From staff reports Manager Chuck Summey on the intersection probably will Asheville Cardiology Associates will continue to Thursday said some drivers fly remain up for a while, until provide general and sub-specialty cardiology serFOREST CITY — If the weath- through the intersection withmotorists get used to the change. vices at its current office building at 5 Vanderbilt er cooperates, town workers out seeing the signals. A fourAt a four-way stop, the first Park Drive, Asheville, and through its current early next week may do the work way stop was installed at the vehicle to the intersection has offices in Hendersonville, Sylva, Franklin, and necessary to turn the intersecintersection of Hardin Road the right of way. If two vehicles Brevard. It will also continue to provide clinics in tion of South Powell and Depot and Westview Street in 2009, arrive at about the same time, Rutherfordton, Highlands, Spruce Pine, Marion, streets into a four-way stop. and that change reportedly has the one to the right has the right Bryson City, Murphy and Columbus. Commissioners on Monday resulted in fewer wrecks at the of way. If the vehicles are facing Mission Health System Inc. includes three hosvoted to make the change. intersection. each other, they may both move pitals: Mission Hospital in Asheville, McDowell The intersection currently has Summey said weather is the straight through the intersection Hospital, and Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in flashing yellow lights on South key to when the work is done on or turn right. But if one is turnSpruce Pine. Mission Health System also operates Powell and flashing red lights South Powell and Depot. The ing left in front of the other, the Asheville Specialty Hospital in conjunction with and stop signs on Depot Street. town will be painting white bars turning vehicle must yield. CarePartners Health Services, and operates ambu- The board voted for the change and “stop ahead” on the road When the four-way stop was latory care and physician services in Asheville, because replacing the antiquated itself to warn drivers approachinstalled on Hardin Road, the Marion and Spruce Pine. light system and poles was going ing the intersection, and the Forest City Police Department to be more expensive than puttown manager said paint has a patrolled the area heavily, givting up the additional stop signs. tendency to peel if it is put down ing out first warning tickets and For more information about Asheville Cardiology Associates, visit www.avlcard.com; For more information The change also is being in the cold. then regular tickets for running about Mission, visit Missionhospitals.org. made for safety reasons. Town Summey said the lights at the stop sign.
Intersection change is planned
Former DMV officials had eavesdropping equipment
RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina’s former Division of Motor Vehicles commissioner and a top aide had equipment installed on their telephones allowing them to listen to calls on any phone line at the agency’s headquarters, according to a published report. The current DMV commissioner, Mike Robertson, told The News & Observer of Raleigh that FBI agents interviewed him about wiretapping that might have occurred at the agency before his arrival. Other DMV officials have also been inter-
viewed, he said in the report published Friday. It is a felony under state law to intercept phone calls without a warrant if neither person in the conversation knows the monitoring is taking place. George Tatum, who resigned as DMV commissioner in 2007 amid a corruption scandal, and Greg Lockamy, who retired last year after serving as the agency’s internal affairs director, had special telephones installed in their offices that allowed secret eavesdropping.
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SAVING WITH THE COUPON QUEEN Jill Cataldo saves hundreds on groceries by making the cost of the common coupon count. You can, too.
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I’m sure everyone has seen a sale like this. The grocery store will offer a great, bargain price on an item, the kind of item you might like to buy quite a few of at a time. But then, the store’s advertisement says, in small print, “Limit 4.” If you’ve been reading this column for a while and saving all of your weekly coupon inserts, it’s likely that you have accumulated multiple coupons for the same item. For this example, assume you’ve been watching your store’s sale fliers and waiting for yogurt cups to go on sale. Finally, there they are, four for $1, a great price! But then, of course, you’re disappointed to note that you can only buy four cups of yogurt. Time for the fourth, bestkept couponing “secret”: Secret #4: How to ‘Unlimit’ Purchase Limits. At most stores, when a sale item is advertised “limit 4,” it does not refer to the number of total items of that type but, rather, the variety of each item. With the yogurt example, above, you would not be limited to four cups of yogurt. You’d be limited to four vanilla, four peach, four blueberry, four banana and so on. How does this work? When purchase limits are put into place for a sale, most stores set the register to limit four scans at the sale price on the bar code of that product. But each variety of a product has its own unique bar code. So, while the advertisement may lead us to believe that we can buy just four yogurt cups, we can actually buy four of each flavor. If 12-packs of soda are on sale “limit 5,” we can buy five 12-packs of each variety of soda. As long as you don’t exceed the purchase limit on each flavor, type, or variety of an item you can essentially take home as many of that item as you want or need that day - and in turn, buy as many as you have coupons for. It’s a great way to beat the pricing game, too, because sales with purchase limits typically offer an item at a low price in the store’s pricing cycle, too. When the price hits that low, it’s the right time to buy as many as you will need or use until the price drops again. So, let’s see how this sale could work in my favor. Because I’ve saved my coupon inserts, I have six coupons for 50 cents off four cups of yogurt. I’m not limited to just buying four cups; I’ll buy 24 today! 24 yogurt cups may seem like a lot to buy at one time, but in comparing the expiration dates with the amount of yogurt our household will likely consume over the next month, I know that our family of five will eat it long before it expires. I buy 4 cups of each flavor that I want, never exceeding the purchase limit of four for any of the flavors. And wait until you see what I pay. With a 50-cent coupon for each four I buy, my yogurt now costs me just $3 for 24 cups, or just 12.5 cents each! That’s a fantastic price for yogurt cups. By waiting to use my yogurt coupons until yogurt was deeply discounted, I saved even more. I’ve mentioned this before, but the grocery stores in my neighborhood do not double coupons. But around the country, many stores do. Imagine if I were shopping in a store that doubled coupons! each 50-cent coupon would double to $1 in value and all the yogurt would be free. Now that’s super-couponing!
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Our Views Fire safety tips can save lives
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he loss of three lives and the serious injuries suffered by three other Rutherford County residents in recent fires, should be more than enough to remind all of us to be careful. We never know when disaster may strike, but we can take every precaution to guard against threats, and we can make emergency plans to enable us to deal with danger. The basics are simple. Be careful when using extra heating sources such as space heaters in the home. Keep electrical appliances away from flammable materials. Be careful with fires and when smoking. Have an escape plan in place and make sure all in the household know what to do. Do not try to salvage possessions, or fight a fire by yourself. Following these simple tips could just save your life.
Our readers’ views Says Democrats not helping Americans To the editor: In a recent letter Ray Crawford said that Dick Cheney’s views on the war on terror was all wrong, but in the same letter he said Obama was wrong for sending more troops. He also said Cheney needed to be reminded 9/11 happened on his watch, what a cop out. If a Republican brought this time frame up now and said this is how long it took the Democrats to mess everything up you would yell foul play. He said it was at best a Special Forces or CIA operation. Maybe Mr. Crawford should be making the decisions on the war on terror since he has all the answers. He said the decision to send more troops was a drain on our treasury and it’s probably true, but the biggest drain on our treasury is going to be the astronomically expensive new health care bill the Democrats shoved down our throats that will never be paid for. There were more senators paid off with special provisions put in this bill than any other bill that I can remember. The way the Democrats did everything behind closed doors and wouldn’t even let the other democrats read the thing is a
travesty and a scandal. Makes sense to me that if you have to “buy” the votes of your own party to pass legislation that it must not be a good bill. I’m about to the point of saying whatever. They shoved this down our throats and it will hurt all people because it will never be paid for. According to the Democrats, the upper income people will bear most of the cost for the health care bill, but I submit that the upper income people will one day run out of money, too, and who will the Democrats make pay for everything then. People are getting more and more dependent on the government, which I guess is the Democrats’ plan, and it seems that there’s nothing we can do about it. They run the auto and banking businesses and now the health industry is following suit. What is their next industry .... only time will tell? Harry Hallman Bostic
Says health care bill is a disgrace to nation To the editor: We the people of the United States of America have been auctioned off to the highest bidder for the Obama’s Health Care Bill. To the Democrats who voted for it, I say shame on them.
Their dirty tactics to get the votes needed to pass this bill disgust me. And for the Republicans, shame on you for not working harder to stop it. This health care bill is not about what the American people want. It is what Obama wants so that he can gloat about how he was the only President to accomplish this. Shame on all of you that are suppose to be representing us. You have sold us out for promises and deals made by Obama and for your vote you have sold us out to large corporations and organizations supporting his plan. It is one thing to create health care for those that can’t afford it, it is another thing to force all of us into something that we do not want. And then to be threaten with fines and possible jail if we do not comply. As free Americans we should be able to have a choice in what health care plan we want. We have too much government in our daily lives and I for one do not want them in my health care business. The arrogance of our elected representatives towards the American people is a disgrace and they should all be given a pink slip for misrepresenting us. J.T. Russell Rutherfordton
Perhaps the problem is, they do not want to know RALEIGH – Most large institutions are better than spending money on shiny new programs and favored constituencies than they are at spending money on evaluating their existing programs. The problem is evident at large companies. It’s evident at large nonprofits such as universities and hospitals. It’s evident in the military and the church. Governments are particularly prone to skimp on evaluation, however, because their managers generate future revenue not by outperforming their competitors or capturing the payoff of innovation but by winning reelection. You can do that with lofty rhetoric, crafty redistricting, and canny fundraising. You don’t have to prove that your past programs have yielded the benefits you promised. Still, one can always hope that careful evaluation will reveal the successes and failures of government programs – and that the findings will then pass from the pages of audits and indepen-
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dent studies to the briefing books of policymakers and the news diet of voters. (Of course, “one” tends to cling to such a hope when “one” works at a think tank that, among other things, evaluates government programs.) Unfortunately, human nature intrudes. Rare is the politician who will, after passionately advocating the creation of a pet program, turn around and radically reform or eliminate the program after an evaluation questions its effectiveness. A classic example is preschool intervention. For decades now, both liberal and not-so-liberal politicians in Washington and Raleigh have clung to the plausible and promising notion that spending tax money early on early childhood education
can save money in the long run by boosting high-school graduation rates and reducing rates of future crime, joblessness, and welfare dependency. The notion is plausible in part because some early laboratory experiments of preschool intervention demonstrated long-term benefits with a few dozen test subjects. And it’s promising because so many other attempts at improving the lives of disadvantaged students – ranging from in-school reforms to various public-assistance programs – have proven to cost more and deliver less than expected. The political fascination with preschool intervention began in the 1960s with Head Start, then deepened during the past two decades with state-initiated programs such as North Carolina’s own Smart Start in the 1990s and More at Four in the 2000s. Alas, there was little serious effort made at evaluating the effectiveness of these programs. The priority was
to expand them as rapidly as possible, as broadly as possible. In a legislative process run by members representing discrete geographical units, expecting some lawmakers to be willing to wait while others see new pilot programs creating in their districts proved unrealistic. In the case of preschool intervention, the result has been the expenditure of billions of dollars over the past two decades with little evidence of gain. As I’ve noted in the past, the major improvements in North Carolina’s performance on independent reading and math tests predated the statewide implementation of Smart Start and More at Four. After these programs went in effect, the state’s academic performance stalled out. As for Head Start, the Heritage Foundation’s Dan Lips related the history of the federal government’s program evaluation in a recent column. To make a long story short, in 1998 Congress ordered a new program evaluation of Head Start. The
initial one, released in 2005, showed modest gains for youngsters right after participating in Head Start. That was no surprise. The real question has always been: do gains in preschool last into elementary school? In the past, the answer has been no. So what’s the answer this time? Well, the next report was supposed to be released in March 2009, but so far no release. Lips thinks he knows why. “Former HHS officials have told me that they were briefed on the results of the first-grade evaluation in 2008,” Lips wrote. “They report that the evaluation found that, overall, Head Start participants experienced zero lasting benefits compared to their non-Head Start peers by the end of first grade. These officials expressed little surprise that the report’s release had been delayed.” I’m not surprised, either. Disappointed? Yes. Hood is president of the John Locke Foundation.
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RHI will present Obituaries nutrition, weight management class Mickey Penson
RUTHERFORDTON — Rutherford Hospital Health Ministry will sponsor a weight-management program “Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less,” which encourages healthier eating and exercise. Tracy Davis, of the Rutherford County Cooperative Extension, will be the instructor. The program begins Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and will continue to meet monthly every third Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton. The cost is $10 for entire program (includes food samples). Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is a weight-management program that uses research-based strategies proven to work.
Each lesson informs, empowers and motivates participants to live mindfully as they make choices about food and physical activity. The program provides opportunities for participants to track their progress and keep a journal of healthy eating and physical activity behaviors.
There are 12 sessions in the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program: 1. Make Your Commitment 2. Re-Think Your Drink 3. Eat Fewer Calories 4. Check the Facts 5. Move More 6. Right-Size Your Portions 7. Eat Out Less - Plan, Shop, Fix and Eat at Home 8. Start Smart, Lunch Smart 9. Move Strong, Move Forward 10. Enjoy More Fruit and Vegetables 11. Enjoy More Whole Gra ins 12. Keep Your Commitment Each participant receives the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Magazine, a full color magazine that contains information from each session, recipes and more, as well as a small booklet (journal) that helps participants track their weight, food eaten, and physical activity. Whether your goal is to maintain your weight, lose weight, or just eat healthier, this class will put you on the path to a healthier lifestyle. For more information or to pre-register, call 286-5509 or 286-5377.
Police Notes Sheriff’s Reports
n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 146 E-911 calls Thursday.
Rutherfordton
n The Rutherfordton Police Department responded to 29 E-911 calls Thursday.
Spindale
n The Spindale Police Department responded to 32 E-911 Thursday.
Lake Lure
n The Lake Lure Police Department responded to eight E-911 calls Thursday.
Forest City
n The Forest City Police Department responded to 43 E-911 calls Thursday. n Ryan Harrill reported a breaking and entering and larceny. n James Clapp reported a breaking and entering to an automobile with larceny from same.
Arrests
n Charles Richard Morrow II, 18, of South Pea Ridge Road, Mooresboro; arrested on a warrant for possession of marijuana; freed on a custody release. (FCPD) n William Franklin Jones, 17, of McDaniel Street, Forest City; arrested on a warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia; freed on a custody release. (FCPD) n Brandon Ronnel Simmons, 27, of 380 Mayse Road; charged with two counts of misdemeanor probation violation; placed under a $10,000 secured bond. (Probation) n Debra Jean Fair, 42, of 978 W. Main St.; charged with tax fraud by nonpreparer; placed under a $10,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Lalo Mola Jaimes, 34, of 136 Garden Gate Drive; charged with carrying a concealed weapon, no operator’s license, operate vehicle with no insurance, fictitious/ canceled/ revoked/ altered registration card/ tag and drive/ allow vehicle not registered/ titled; placed under a $1,500 secured bond. (RCSD) n Edwardo Santos Lopez, 20, of 247 Roberson St.; charged with no opera-
tor’s license and driving left of center; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Danny Gene Lane, 36, of 500 Southern St.; charged with two counts of assault on a female and two counts of misdemeanor larceny; placed under a $16,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Randolph Jamie Rose, 30, of 625 N. Main St., Rutherfordton; charged with driving while impaired; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (RPD) n William Dennis Toney, 49, of Tri-City Motel, Room 101, Spindale; charged with resisting, obstruct and delay and driving while license revoked; placed under a $6,000 secured bond. (RPD) n Betty Jo Ruppe, 42, of Tri-City Motel, Room 101, Spindale; charged with resist, obstruct and delay; placed under a $5,000 secured bond. (RPD) n Arlene Frances Walker, 23, of 108 S. Ridgecrest Ave., Lot 4, Rutherfordton; criminal summons for failure to play monies. (RPD) n Jonathan Michael Mull, 32, of 134 Wagon Bend; charged with assault on a female; plaed under a 48-hour hold. (SPD) n Patricia Gayle Bradley, 39, of 134 Wagon Bend; charged with assault and battery; placed under a 48-hour hold. (SPD)
EMS/Rescue n The Rutherford County EMS responded to 29 E-911 calls Thursday. n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford Coun ty Rescue responded to 11 E-911 calls Thursday.
Fire Calls n Cliffside firefighters responded to a fire investigation. n SDO firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident. n Sandy Mush firefighters responded to a house fire, assisted by Cliffside and SDO firefighters. n Spindale firefighters responded to a smoke report. n Union Mills firefighters responded to a grass fire and to a woods fire.
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Michael Steven “Mickey” Penson, 60, of Webb Road, Ellenboro, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Jay L. and Emma Henson Penson. He was a retired construction worker. He is survived by his wife, Tina Holt Penson; three brothers, David Penson of Bostic, Tommy Penson of Mooresboro, and Norris Penson of Bostic; one sister, Helen Gyton of Rock Hill, S.C.; and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be held at a later date. McKinney-Landreth is serving the Penson Family. Online condolences www.mckinneylandrethfuneralhome.com.
Orson Cole Orson Hugh Cole, 98, of Forest City, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at Autumn Care in Forest City. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late George Cole and Lola Morrow Cole, and the widower of Vernie Batchelor Cole. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church for over 70 years, where he had served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendant, and church treasurer. Survivors include one daughter, Edith Cole DeMay of Charlotte; one son, Hugh Cole of Forest City; two grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. Interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church, Building or Mission Funds, 760 Bethany Church Road, Forest City, NC 28043. McMahan’s Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences www.mcmahansfuneralhome.com.
Nancy Vollman Nancy Cercek Vollman, 70, of Grandview Dr., Rutherfordton, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at Hospice House in Forest City. A native of East Cleveland, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John L. Cercek and Helen Mackey Cercek Clark. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Tryon. Survivors include her husband, William J. “Bill” Vollman of the home; two sons, William H. Vollman of Boca Raton, Fla., and Robert J. Vollman of Mentor, Ohio; two brothers, Douglas Cercek of Mentor, Ohio, and Gary Cercek of Reddington Shores, Fla.; four grandchildren; and five adopted grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 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.
Tryon, with the Rev. Thomas Olson officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service in the church fellowship hall. A memorial service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Monday at St. John’s Nottingham Lutheran Church, Cleveland, Ohio. A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Crown Hill Cemetery, Twinsburg, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043; or to Trinity Lutheran Church, 3353 US Hwy. 176, Tryon, NC 28782. The Padgett & King Mortuary is in charge of local arrangements.
Wars and the Beaufort Arts Council. Survivors include two sons, Frederick White Jr, of Bostic, and Loring White III of South Carolina; two daughters, Marilynn Dessauer of Florida, and Patricia Friend of Massachusetts; a brother, William White of Rhode Island; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No local services are scheduled. Crowe’s Mortuary and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Jean Biden WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Jean Biden, who raised her son Vice President Joe Biden to believe in what he called “America’s creed ... everyone is your equal,” died Friday after falling seriously ill in recent days. She was 92. In a statement, the vice president said she died in Wilmington surrounded by her family and loved ones. She had suffered a broken hip in a fall in March 2009. Joe Biden Jr. was first elected to the Senate in 1972, shortly before his 30th birthday. His mother helped out by organizing coffee klatches — part of a family effort that also included Biden’s father, sister and brothers. The former Catherine Eugenia Finnegan was born July 7, 1917, in Scranton, Pa. In 1941, she married businessman Joseph Biden Sr., with whom she had four children. The couple moved from Scranton to Claymont, Del., in 1953, when their eldest son, Joe, was 10 years old.
Danny Boggs Danny Lee Boggs, 56, of Watership Road, Lake Lure, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Fairfield Mountains Chapel in Lake Lure. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairfield Mountains Chapel, 1384 Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746. Crowe’s Mortuary and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences www. crowemortuary.com.
James Fowler James Fowler, 61, of Henrietta, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at Hospice House in Forest City. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harrelson Funeral Home.
Horace Humphries Jr. Horace Humphries Jr., 60, of Forest City, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at Rutherford Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harrelson Funeral Home.
Frederick White Sr. Frederick Putnam White Sr., 89, of 1491 Freeman Road, Bostic, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010 at Carolina House in Forest City. A native of Boston, Mass., he was a son of the late Loring Quincy and Arlene Putnam Woods White and was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie Musgrave White. He was a retired sea captain, a veteran of the Navym having served in WWII, a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign
Barbara Billin
Barbara Ann “Boots” Billin, 71, of Frederick, formerly of Beallsville, MD died Monday, January 4, 2010, at Sun Rise Assisted Living in Frederick.. She was born May 21, 1938, in Belle Vernon, PA, the daughter of Eugene Francis & Gertrude (Barmore) Billin. She was a loving mother and homemaker. She was an interior designer, and owner of Greenwood Designs, as well as a longtime employee at Peachtree Veterinary Clinic. She loved animals. She also enjoyed quilting, gardening, sailing, and was involved in the Historical Preservation Society. She is survived by three daughters: Diana and Fred Beuchert of Mt. Airy, MD; Holly & John Daniel of Batavia, IL; and Laura and Adrian Field of Windsor, CO; brother Richard Billin; grandchildren Ted York, Eleana and Emily Daniel, Amanda and Michael Field; great-grandchild Justin York. She is also survived by former husband, Jay Schabacker of Lexington, SC. She was preceded in death by brother Robert Billin. A memorial service will be held at Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church, 17821 Elgin Rd., Poolesville, MD 20837 on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue, www.magsr.org. Arrangements by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., www.burrier-queen.com . PAID OBIT
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Deaths
Stephen Huneck MONTPELIER, Vermont (AP) — Folk artist Stephen Huneck, whose whimsical paintings, sculptures and woodcut prints of dogs celebrated his love of animals and won him a worldwide fan base, has died. He was 60. Huneck, of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, committed suicide. A native of Sudbury, Mass., Huneck started out whittling wooden sculptures and later dog-themed furniture, like the wooden pews eventually installed in the chapel, which he built in 2000, a miniature version of the 19th-century churches that dot Vermont’s landscape.
Nancy Vollman
Mrs. Nancy Cercek Vollman, age 70 of Grandview Drive, Rutherfordton, died Friday, January 8, 2010, at Hospice House of Forest City. A native of East Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John L. Cercek and Helen Mackey Cercek Clark, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Tryon, NC. Survivors include her husband, William J. “Bill” Vollman, of the home; two sons, William H. Vollman of Boca Raton, FL, and Robert J. Vollman of Mentor, OH; two brothers, Douglas Cercek of Mentor, OH, and Gary Cercek of Reddington Shores, FL. There are also four grandchildren, Bobby Vollman, Christina Vollman, William Samuel Vollman, and Joseph Kenneth Vollman; and five adopted grandchildren, Kayla, Triston, Luke, Marysa, and Leland. Funeral services will be held at two o’ clock Saturday, January 9, 2010, in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Tryon, NC with the Reverend Thomas Olson officiating. Visitation will be held from one until two o’clock Saturday in the fellowship hall of the church. A memorial service will be held at half past twelve on Monday, January 11, 2010, in the St. John’s Nottingham Lutheran Church, Cleveland, Ohio with graveside services to be held at nine o’ clock Tuesday, January 12, 2010, in the Crown Hill Cemetery, Twinsburg, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043; or to Trinity Lutheran Church, 3353 US Hwy. 176, Tryon, NC 28782. The Padgett & King Mortuary is in charge of local arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking. com. PAID OBIT
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Calendar/Local/state
Fire marshal urges safety, caution By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer
Red Cross Blood drives schedule: Jan. 9 — Goodes Creek Baptist Church, 7:30 a.m. to noon, call 2453513 for an appointment; Jan. 9 — Cliffside Masonic Lodge, Old Main St., Cliffside, 7:30 a.m. to noon, call 245-7606 for an appointment; Jan. 18 — Smith’s Drugs, Main St., Forest City, 1 to 5:30 p.m.; Jan. 25 — Red Cross Chapter House, 838 Oakland Road; Forest City, 2 to 6:30 p.m., call 287-5916 for an appointment; Jan. 28 — R-S Middle School, 2 to 7:30 p.m., call 286-8314 for an appointment. Red Cross classes: Adult, Child, Infant CPR — Jan. 9, begins at 8:30 a.m. Adult, Child, Infant CPR — Jan. 11, begins at 6 p.m. Adult CPR — Jan. 14, begins at 6 p.m. Child, Infant CPR — Jan. 15, begins at 6 p.m. First Aid — Jan. 16, begins at 8:30 a.m., Preventing Disease Transmission. All classes must be paid in advance. Call 287-5916 for further information.
Meetings/other Photography meeting: Carolina Nature Photographers Association will meet Monday, Jan. 11, at the county annex building in Rutherfordton, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in photography are encouraged to attend. Contact Rickey Green at 828-4295096 for more information. Alumni breakfast: Harris High School Alumni; Tuesday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m., at Turner’s Restaurant, Chesnee, S.C., (back dining room); all are welcome, Dutch treat; for more information contact Joan at 245-2658. Annual MLK celebration: Nationally known civil rights activist Joanne Bland will speak at Isothermal Community College on Thursday, Jan. 14, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Bland will speak to audiences from 9 to 10:15 a.m., and again from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., in the Library Auditorium. Hosted by college’s Afro-American Club and the Minority Male Fellows Program. Owls Booster meeting: Forest City Owls Boosters will meet Thursday, Jan. 14, at Rollins Cafeteria. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Please come early (6 p.m., or sooner) if you plan to have a meal. Membership $25 per person. For information contact Cecil Geer at (828) 9190000. PWA meeting: The Professional Women’s Association meets the third Tuesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. Dutch treat lunch. The next meeting is Jan. 19, at Tuscany Italian Grille, Spindale. Prospective members welcome. Friends of HNG meeting: “Conservation Conversation”; Wednesday, Jan. 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Lake Lure Municipal Center, 2948 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure; open to anyone interested in the protection and preservation of the natural beauty of Hickory Nut Gorge. Contact Becky at 828-685-8798 or e-mail batcave25@yahoo.com for further details. TOPS group: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), weight-control organization, meets each Monday, at Caroleen Baptist Church. Weighin 5:30 p.m., meeting 6 p.m. For more information call 245-0672. Alcoholics Anonymous: The TriCity Alano Club meets every day at 1201 Oakland Road, Forest City, (first door on the left). For more information and meeting times call 288-2700.
Miscellaneous Teen Center opening: Youth Empowerment will be opening a teen center in Forest City starting Monday, Jan. 11, located at 182 Sparks Dr., beside Bojangles, (in the old Special Occasions building). The center will serve youth 10-17, and also hold a special program for girls ages 12-17 by addressing issues specific to them. Women in the community interested in serving as mentors, call 828-288-1021 for more information. Giveaways: Free coats and blankets will be given away on Saturday, Jan. 30, from noon to 3 p.m. at Holy Ground Community Church, (beside Forest City Post Office); soup will also be served; for more information contact Deana Lail at 828-305-1612. Art Exhibit: Rutherford County Visual Arts Guild presents the Young Budding Artist exhibit through Jan. 30, at Norris Public Library, Rutherfordton. The young artists are students of Judy Ockert. Guardian ad Litem program: Federal and N.C. laws mandate legal representation for children in abuse and neglect court proceedings. Community volunteers are a powerful voice in advocating for children and helping them to find their voice in the court system. To find out how you can become a Guardian ad Litem, call 287-3929.
FOREST CITY — After a week where two tragic fires resulted in loss of life and personal injuries, Rutherford County Fire Marshal Roger Hollifield is urging people to get out of the house quickly in the event of a fire. Twice last week a fire broke out in two separate homes and the couples living there fought an impossible battle against the flames. One man, Michael “Mickey” Penson, 60, lost his life Tuesday morning, Jan. 5, when he and his wife attempted to extinguish a fire at their home off Webb Church Road. His wife was injured. Friday morning, Don and Brenda McEntyre, in their 70s, tried to put a fire out that started in their home. Both were injured. She was flown to the Joseph Still Burn Center in Augusta, Ga. and is listed in serious condition. Mr. McEntyre is listed in stable condition at Rutherford Hospital. Hollifield said he understands people wanting to save their homes, but it is urgent to get out. “Things can be replaced,” he said. “I don’t know what I’d do,” Hollifield said, “but don’t try to put the fire out. Let the firefighters do that.” “This week we’ve had two unfortunate fires,” he explained. “Leave the fires behind.” Hollifield said it is urgent all homes and families have evacuation plans and to be sure every home has work-
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McEntyre calling for help and thought she saw someone go back into the house, either Mr. McEntyre or a firefighter. Mrs. McEntyre got out of the house and Jones said she spoke briefly with her as she lay outside on the ground, waiting for a flight to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was taken to Spartanburg and then flown to the Augusta Burn Center in Georgia. Don McEntyre was taken to Rutherford Hospital by EMS, where he was admitted and is listed in stable condition. The fire was accidental and appar-
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Three people have died and two others have sustained serious injures in three house fires since Dec. 23. Jonathan Lee McSwain, 17, and Nayshia Gray, 19, perished in a onestory house fire off Duncans Creek
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bridge work by Nov. 1 and the deadline was met. Dane had until Dec. 31 to finish planting and landscaping at the scene, but Holcomb said that work was also finished by Nov. 1, since it was decided that the originally planned reforestation of the site was not needed. Holcomb estimated that some 300 to 500 cubic yards of concrete was used to build the bridge. Crow Woods Road was used as the detour during the construction work.
ing smoke detectors. For anyone needing a smoke detector, contact community fire departments or the county fire marshal’s office, 2876090. “Families must know what they are going to do and where they are going to go if a fire breaks out,” he said. “And when you get out of the house, stay out. Do not go back into the house,” he continued. “Make sure everyone has been accounted for. Have a meeting place already set,” he added. Hollifield also urged citizens to be especially careful this weekend as colder temperatures are expected. He said people using supplemental heat, such as space heaters or kerosene heaters, need to make sure they are safe and not close to any combustible materials. “People really need to be cautious,” he said. The following are Fire Evacuation Plans from “Howto.com” n Take a strategic look at the living space. Where are the closest exits? Are there multiple ways to exit the building? Where are all the family members? Where is a safe place to meet outside of the home during an emergency? n Each room needs to have two designated exits. These may come from traditional doors or even windows. n After evaluating exits and meeting places, have a specific time set aside to discuss these with your family members. Take a walk around the home to point out potential exits, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, etc.
ently caused by an electrical lamp that may have turned over and ignited combustible materials, fire officials said. The couple apparently tried to put the fire out before calling for help. This was the second house fire this week where a couple unsuccessfully sought to extinguish a house fire. The house was engulfed with flames when the firefighters got to the scene. Sandy Mush Fire Chief William Clayton said when he arrived at the scene, flames were coming from both ends of the house. He said Mrs. McEntyre was on the front porch and was moved to the yard. Assisting Sandy Mush were Cliffside and S-D-O firefighters. Although temperatures were frigid, Road, Bostic, Dec. 23. Hollifield said after extensive investigations, the fire was caused by the use of a wood stove or a generator that was wired straight into the electrical box. There was no power at the house. A third person staying at the house escaped by kicking out a window in the front of the house. The teenagers
Make sure that everyone, including children, recognize the sound of the smoke alarms present in the home. n After meeting with family members to discuss exits, preventative devices, and alarms, set up a time to do a trial run of the plan. Set specific goals to achieve in relation to time, meeting spaces, and accountability. n Instruct family members that once they are out of the house during an emergency, stay out. Never go back in. Call 911 from a neighbor’s home. Don’t waste time saving property. If someone is missing, tell the firefighters, who are equipped to perform rescues. n You should evacuate using the shortest route to an exit that is not blocked by smoke or fire. While evacuating, if you should ever enter any room with smoke, crawl on hands and knees to avoid smoke inhalation. Also, the air is clearer and much cooler near the floor, making evacuation much easier. n Remember the goal is to exit your home and get to the meeting point as quickly and as safely as possible. You should never try to gather items around the house while you are evacuating. n If you are the person trapped, stand by an exterior window and use a flashlight or bright colored piece of cloth to get the attention of the firefighters outside. n Practice your home’s evacuation plan with your family on a regular basis. Contact Gordon via email at jgordon@thedigitalcourier.com
Clayton said fire hoses were hooked directly into a fire hydrant and fire trucks didn’t have to be moved, minimizing the hazardous conditions of any freezing water from trucks hauling water. The low temperature Friday morning was 20 degrees and when the work for firefighters was coming to an end more than three hours later, several firefighters huddled around the exhaust of the fire engine just to stay warm. The couple, believed to be in their 70s, has lived at the house at least 25 years and just recently a neighbor said, McEntyre had moved his downtown hobby shop into the house. Contact Gordon via e-mail at jgordon@thedigitalcourier.com.
were in the back of the house. The results of autopsies to determine the official causes of their deaths have not been released by the medical examiner’s office at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Contact Gordon via e-mail at jgordon@thedigitalcourier.com.
Five Carolina companies will share clean energy grant money RALEIGH (AP) — Four South Carolina companies and a North Carolina firm will share in $2.3 billion in tax credits to encourage clean energy manufacturing. The White House said Friday the money comes from last year’s federal stimulus package. Durham, N.C.-based Cree Inc. will get $39 million to boost production of high efficiency lighting. In South Carolina, General Electric
gets $27 million to manufacture heavy-duty gas turbines in Greenville. Tindall Corp. will get $17 million to make precast concrete bases for wind turbines at its Spartanburg plant. Itron Inc. of West Union will get $5 million to produce a meter needed for smart electrical grids. Conway-based Metglas Inc. will get $5 million to increase production of efficient electrical transformers.
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Ginyard out again for No. 9 Tar Heels CHAPEL HILL (AP) — Ninth-ranked North Carolina will be short-handed again for Sunday’s Atlantic Coast Conference opener against Virginia Tech. Coach Roy Williams says fifth-year senior Marcus Ginyard will miss his fourth straight game with a sprained right ankle. In addition, junior Will Graves and freshman Leslie McDonald are questionable with right ankle sprains. Ginyard was hurt in practice the day after Christmas. Graves was hurt in last week’s win against Albany and missed Monday’s loss at College of Charleston. McDonald was hurt in that game and played through it, but Williams said Friday that McDonald had significant swelling afterward.
Local Sports WRESTLING 9 a.m. Chase, R-S Central at Burns
On TV 7:30 a.m. (ESPN2) English Premier League Soccer Hull City vs. Chelsea. 12 p.m. (WBTV) (WMYA) College Basketball Virginia at North Carolina State. 12 p.m. (ESPN) College Basketball Connecticut at Georgetown. 12 p.m. (ESPN2) College Basketball Florida at Vanderbilt. 12 p.m. (FSS) Women’s College Basketball Kansas at Kansas State. 1 p.m. (WYFF) High School Football U.S. Army All-American Bowl. 1:30 p.m. (WYCW) College Basketball South Carolina at Auburn. 2 p.m. (WBTV) (WSPA) Women’s College Basketball Ohio State at Michigan State. 2 p.m. (ESPN) College Basketball Duke at Georgia Tech. 2 p.m. (ESPN2) College Basketball Kansas State at Missouri. 2 p.m. (FSS) Women’s College Basketball Missouri at Colorado. 2 p.m. (TS) College Basketball Appalachian State at Davidson. 4 p.m. (WBTV) College Basketball Boston College at Clemson. 4 p.m. (WSPA) Women’s College Basketball North Carolina at Connecticut. 4 p.m. (WLOS) College Basketball Boston College at Clemson. 4 p.m. (WYCW) College Basketball Georgia at Kentucky. 4 p.m. (ESPN2) College Basketball Northern Iowa at Illinois State. 4 p.m. (TS) Women’s College Basketball Oregon at Oregon State. 4:30 p.m. (WYFF) NFL Football AFC Wild-Card Game: New York Jets at Cincinnati Bengals 5 p.m. (FSS) College Basketball Alabama at LSU. 6 p.m. (ESPN2) College Basketball Murray State at Austin Peay State. 7 p.m. (TS) NHL Hockey Washington Capitals at Atlanta Thrashers. 8 p.m. (WYFF) NFL Football NFC Wild-Card Game: Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys 8 p.m. (WGN-A) NBA Basketball Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls. 10:30 p.m. (FSS) College Basketball USC at California.
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East’s (15) goes up for a shot during the game against Freedom at East Rutherford, Friday.
East splits with Freedom; RS falls at Shelby By KEVIN CARVER Sports Reporter
FOREST CITY — Sometimes things can turn in a hurry. East Rutherford turned up the electricity on both sides of the ball in the second quarter and cruised to a 77-52 win over Freedom, Friday night. Four Cavs scored in double figures and East sprinted away from a lead of 17-15 at the end of the
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East’s Devince Boykins (15) goes up high for a dunk during the game Please see Hoops, Page 8 against Freedom at East Rutherford, Friday.
Thomas Jefferson’s Sammie Jo Thompson (second from right) and Sara Thompson (third from right) dive into the pool at the start of the Women’s 200-yard Medley Relay.
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Swim meet at ICC draws 6 teams By SCOTT BOWERS Daily Courier Sports Editor
SPINDALE — Six regional high schools hit the water at Isothermal Community College, Friday, in a mixed conference event. R-S Central’s swimming team acted as the host team for the meet with Chase and Freedom joining the Hilltoppers from the South Mountain 3A/2A Conference. Thomas Jefferson Classical
Academy, Kings Mountain, and Highland Tech rounded out the field as 70-plus swimmers took to the pool with temperatures outside hovering around 20 degrees. Inside, the swimming facility was perfectly toasty for the prep swimmers. Freedom took first place among the boys teams with 297.5 points. Chase was second with 242 points, while R-S Central finished fifth with 115 points. Kings Mountain claimed first place
among the girls with 279 total points. R-S Central finished third with 235 points, while Chase was fourth with 132 points. Thomas Jefferson’s swim team currently has only three team members — all girls — and the trio of sisters Sammie Jo and Sarah Thompson, plus freshman Amber Brooks still finished with a respectable 60 points on the Please see Swim, Page 8
2010 MLK Classic set for next weekend By SCOTT BOWERS Daily Courier Sports Editor
FOREST CITY — The 2010 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Hoops Classic will tip-off next Saturday, January 16, at East Rutherford High School. Eight schools will take part in the one-day tournament designed to honor the memory and legacy of the slain civil rights leader, Dr. King. Chase, R-S Central and Thomas Jefferson will join host East as the four county schools battle BishopMcGuinness, Kings Mountain, St. Matthias and Veritas in both boys and girls basketball. The opening game will be at noon
when the Lady Gryphons are matched against the Lady Trojans. Chase’s boys team is set to tangle with Bishop-McGuinness in a 1:30 p.m. contest. TJCA’s boys team will play the St. Matthias’ boys team at 2:30 p.m., in the auxiliary gym. The mid-afternoon games will include Central’s boys and girls team facing a familiar foe in Kings Mountain. Both Central and Kings Mountain played against each other for four seasons in the now-defunct Southwestern 3A/2A Conference. The girls’ game will tip at 3 p.m., while the boys have a scheduled tip of 4:30 p.m. During the halftime of the
Hilltoppers-Mountaineers’ boys game, Time-Out Management will make a special presentation to the members of the 1980 Hilltoppers team that won the state title and finished the season with a remarkable 32-0 record. The presentation to the Hilltoppers will come one day after the gym at Central as be renamed in honor of Coach Stacy Lail, who guided the Hilltoppers to that perfect record and the title. The evening matchups are both exciting games as host East Rutherford will send its’ girls teams out to face Veritas at 6 p.m., and the boys will headline the evening with a game against the boys of Veritas. Tickets will be available at the door.
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Scoreboard FOOTBALL NFL Playoff Glance Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 9 N.Y. Jets at Cincinnati, 4:30 p.m. (NBC) Philadelphia at Dallas, 8 p.m. (NBC) Sunday, Jan. 10 Baltimore at New England, 1 p.m. (CBS) Green Bay at Arizona, 4:40 p.m. (FOX) Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 16 Philadelphia, Green Bay or Arizona at New Orleans, 4:30 p.m. (FOX) Baltimore, N.Y. Jets or Cincinnati at Indianapolis, 8:15 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Jan. 17 Dallas, Green Bay or Arizona at Minnesota, 1 p.m. (FOX) New England, N.Y. Jets or Cincinnati at San Diego, 4:40 p.m. (CBS)
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Colorado Avalanche’s Chris Stewart (25) and Carolina Hurricanes’ Tim Gleason (6) fight during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, Friday.
’Canes claim fight-filled win over Avalanche
RALEIGH (AP) — Ray Whitney scored two goals and the Carolina Hurricanes claimed a chippy 2-1 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night. Cam Ward finished with 29 saves and took a bid for his 13th career shutout into the final minute, and Matt Cullen added two assists. The NHL’s worst team has won three of five.
Brandon Yip scored with 15.5 seconds left, and Peter Budaj made 18 saves for the Avalanche, who have lost two straight in regulation for the first time since mid-November. The teams combined for 58 penalty minutes, with the violence starting early when Colorado’s Darcy Tucker and Carolina’s Tuomo Ruutu traded punches — apparently retaliating for Ruutu’s hit on Tucker in the teams’ last meeting. On Oct. 23, Ruutu sent Tucker into the boards and, eventually, off the ice on a backboard, leaving behind a pool of blood on the ice.
Ward, who made his 11th straight start, flirted with his first shutout since a 9-0 victory over the New York Islanders on April 7. Carolina, which has picked up seven points in its last six games, entered with 29 points — 10 behind Toronto, the second-worst team in the East.
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night. The Lady Hilltoppers foursome of Christy Powell, Kaley Holmstrom, Shayla Hensley, and Kate Fetherolf won the opening event — the Girls 200yard Medley Relay with a time of 2:10.17. Chase followed with a win in the Boys 200-yard Medley Relay as the four Trojans — Joseph Toney, Evan Morse, Zane Kingery, and Alex Hutchins — put in a time of 1:58.45 for the win. TJCA’s Sammie Jo Thompson then claimed her first win of the night in the Girls 200-yard Freestyle. Thompson hit the wall in 2:15.47 for the victory. Central’s Holmstrom followed with a win in the Girls 200-yard IM. Holmstrom pushed aside the water in 2:21.77 for the victory. Chase’s Hutchins earned his first individual win of the night in the Boys 50-yard Freestyle. Hutchins swam a strong 25.05 for the win. Hutchins teammate Kingery followed with a win in the Boys 100-yard Freestyle, needing just 56.94 seconds to capture the first place finish. Thompson was back in victory lane following a solid time of 5:59.26 in the Girls 500-yard Freestyle. The Lady Hilltoppers claimed their second relay win of the night moments later when Fetherolf, Hensley, Holmstrom, and Powell put together a 2:02.31 time in the Girls 200-yard Freestyle Relay. Holmstrom followed the relay win with her second individual win when she touched the wall in 1:07.80 in the Girls 100-yard Backstroke. Central’s Kendall Corbett took a win in the Boys 100-yard Backstroke with a time of 1:05.08 to edge out Chase’s Kingery by three full seconds. Sarah Thompson, of TJCA, claimed a win in the Girls 100-yard Breaststroke with a time of 1:24.16. The Trojans foursome of Toney, Morse, Kingery, and Hutchins concluded the night with a 3:58.02 time to win the Boys 400-yard Freestyle Relay. The County Swim Meet will be held next Friday, January 15, at Isothermal with all four county schools competing in the event.
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Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 24 AFC, 3 p.m. (CBS) NFC, 6:40 p.m. (FOX) Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 31 At Miami AFC vs. NFC, 7:20 p.m. (ESPN) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7 At Miami NFC champion vs. AFC champion, 6:25 p.m. (CBS) Bowl Glance
Friday, Jan. 1 Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Auburn 38, Northwestern 35, OT Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Penn State 19, LSU 17 Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Florida State 33, West Virginia 21 Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif. Ohio State 26, Oregon 17 Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Florida 51, Cincinnati 24
Atlanta 119, New Jersey 89 Toronto 108, Orlando 103 Boston 112, Miami 106, OT New Orleans 97, Oklahoma City 92 Golden State 107, Minnesota 101 San Antonio 112, Detroit 92 Phoenix 118, Houston 110 Utah 117, Memphis 94 L.A. Clippers 102, L.A. Lakers 91 Thursday’s Games New York 97, Charlotte 93 Friday’s Games Toronto 108, Philadelphia 106 Washington 104, Orlando 97 Indiana at Minnesota, late Boston at Atlanta, late Utah at Memphis, late New Jersey at New Orleans, late Dallas at San Antonio, late Chicago at Milwaukee, late Miami at Phoenix, late L.A. Lakers at Portland, late Sacramento at Golden State, late Cleveland at Denver, late Saturday’s Games Memphis at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Orlando, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago, 8 p.m. Indiana at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. New York at Houston, 8:30 p.m. Utah at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Denver at Sacramento, 10 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 2 International Bowl At Toronto South Florida 27, Northern Illinois 3 Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Mississippi 21, Oklahoma State 7 PapaJohns.com Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Connecticut 20, South Carolina 7 Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn. Arkansas 20, East Carolina 17, OT Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Texas Tech 41, Michigan State 31 Monday, Jan. 4 Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz. Boise State 17, TCU 10
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Tuesday, Jan. 5 Orange Bowl At Miami Iowa 24, Georgia Tech 14 Wednesday, Jan. 6 GMAC Bowl Mobile, Ala. Central Michigan 44, Troy 41, 2OT
Saturday, Dec. 19 New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque Wyoming 35, Fresno State 28, 2OT St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl Rutgers 45, UCF 24
Thursday, Jan. 7 BCS National Championship At Pasadena, Calif. Alabama 37, Texas 21
Sunday, Dec. 20 New Orleans Bowl Middle Tennessee 42, Southern Miss. 32
Saturday, Jan. 23 East-West Shrine Classic At Orlando, Fla. East vs. West, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 22 Las Vegas Bowl BYU 44, Oregon State 20
Saturday, Jan. 30 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. North vs. South, 4 p.m. (NFL)
Wednesday, Dec. 23 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego Utah 37, California 27
Saturday, Feb. 6 Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Challenge At El Paso, Texas Texas vs. Nation, 3 p.m. (CBSC)
Thursday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu SMU 45, Nevada 10
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Sunday, Dec. 27 Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn. Clemson 21, Kentucky 13 Monday, Dec. 28 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. Georgia 44, Texas A&M 20 Tuesday, Dec. 29 EagleBank Bowl At Washington UCLA 30, Temple 21 Champs Sports Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Wisconsin 20, Miami 14
WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Dallas 24 11 .686 San Antonio 21 12 .636 Houston 20 16 .556 New Orleans 17 16 .515 Memphis 17 17 .500 Northwest Division W L Pct Denver 22 13 .629 Portland 22 15 .595 Oklahoma City 19 16 .543 Utah 19 16 .543 Minnesota 7 29 .194 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Lakers 28 7 .800 Phoenix 23 13 .639 L.A. Clippers 16 18 .471 Sacramento 14 20 .412 Golden State 10 24 .294
Wednesday, Dec. 30 Humanitarian Bowl At Boise, Idaho Idaho 43, Bowling Green 42 Holiday Bowl At San Diego Nebraska 33, Arizona 0 Thursday, Dec. 31 Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Air Force 47, Houston 20 Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Oklahoma 31, Stanford 27 Texas Bowl At Houston Navy 35, Missouri 13 Insight Bowl At Tempe, Ariz. Iowa State 14, Minnesota 13 Chick-fil-A Bowl At Atlanta Virginia Tech 37, Tennessee 14
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Wednesday’s Games Cleveland 121, Washington 98
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first quarter to a 16-point halftime lead that easily held. East also shot a solid 33-of-63 from the field in the win. “We ran the up and down the floor and played for a full 32 minutes tonight,” East Rutherford boys basketball coach Brad LeVine said. “The second quarter steals and a collective team effort was the main thing that gave us control of the ball game.” To open up the second frame, East countered on three straight steals with their defensive pressure and a 7-0 run. Devince Boykins began that run with a pull-up jumper from eight feet and after Rob Gray pick-pocketed Freedom’s Raymond Beam at halfcourt, Gray was sent to the free throw line for two shots. Gray capitalized on the opportunity, hitting both and Raheem Hampton swished a statement in the form of a 3-ball moments later. While East led 24-15 at that time, the Cavs continued to pile it on and led 39-23 at the half. East again would answer in the third as Ricky Wilkerson made three consecutive lay ups on outlet passes in a 14-4 run for a 53-27 lead. The Cavs led 56-35 at the end of the third. Boykins, who had 11 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, drove home his final statement
of the game with a spectacular baseline slam to begin the fourth quarter. The other double-digit scorers for East were Zach Price (three 3’s) with 17, Gray and Wilkerson chipped in with 12.
Freedom 53, East Rutherford 49 FOREST CITY — East Rutherford’s Lady Cavs showed no quit in them, but could not hold back Freedom in the final minutes of a 53-49 loss at home, Friday night. Freedom’s Jewel Walker overtook the lead on a lane lay up and Chelsea Connelly connected on a short jumper with just over three minutes left to keep a 50-46 lead for the Lady Patriots. East had a chance with 24 seconds to go and Freedom holding a 51-49 lead, but the Lady Cavs’ Shanay Watkins was called for a travel with 14 seconds left in the contest. Brittany Roberts of Freedom nailed the front end of a one-and-one and the bonus free throw with 4.6 seconds left to secure the win. All night, Freedom dabbled near a double-digit lead only to have East slice into it throughout. East held a lead for a moment in both the third and fourth quarters. In the third, and down 33-23, Tamara El-Amoor drained two 3’s and then on two consecutive steals at half court by Shaquisha Dawkins gave East the lead
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF New Jersey 41 30 10 1 61 122 Pittsburgh 45 27 17 1 55 142 N.Y. Rangers 44 21 17 6 48 117 Philadelphia 43 21 19 3 45 130 N.Y. Islanders 44 18 18 8 44 110 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Buffalo 42 27 11 4 58 117 Boston 43 22 14 7 51 113 Ottawa 44 22 18 4 48 125 Montreal 46 22 21 3 47 118 Toronto 44 15 20 9 39 120 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Washington 43 26 11 6 58 154 Atlanta 43 19 18 6 44 136 Tampa Bay 42 16 16 10 42 106 Florida 44 17 20 7 41 125 Carolina 42 11 24 7 29 104 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Chicago 44 31 10 3 65 146 Nashville 44 26 15 3 55 126 Detroit 43 22 15 6 50 111 St. Louis 43 17 19 7 41 111 Columbus 45 16 20 9 41 119 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF Vancouver 44 27 16 1 55 143 Calgary 43 25 13 5 55 118 Colorado 44 24 14 6 54 130 Minnesota 44 21 20 3 45 116 Edmonton 44 16 23 5 37 121 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF San Jose 44 28 9 7 63 146 Phoenix 45 26 15 4 56 116 Los Angeles 44 25 16 3 53 131 Dallas 43 18 14 11 47 124 Anaheim 44 18 19 7 43 123
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Wednesday’s Games Buffalo 5, Tampa Bay 3 N.Y. Rangers 5, Dallas 2 Philadelphia 6, Toronto 2 Minnesota 4, Calgary 1 N.Y. Islanders 3, Colorado 2 San Jose 2, St. Louis 1, OT Thursday’s Games Atlanta 2, N.Y. Rangers 1, SO Washington 5, Ottawa 2 Chicago 5, Boston 2 Philadelphia 7, Pittsburgh 4 Montreal 2, Florida 0 Nashville 4, Carolina 2 Columbus 4, Edmonton 2 Vancouver 4, Phoenix 0 Anaheim 4, St. Louis 2 Detroit 2, Los Angeles 1 Friday’s Games Tampa Bay at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Carolina 2, Colorado 1 Toronto at Buffalo, late N.Y. Islanders at Dallas, late Columbus at Calgary, late Saturday’s Games N.Y. Rangers at Boston, 1 p.m. Washington at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Toronto, 7 p.m. Colorado at Buffalo, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Montreal, 7 p.m. Florida at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 8 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Anaheim at Nashville, 8 p.m. Calgary at Vancouver, 10 p.m. St. Louis at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Detroit at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.
on the 11-0 run. Dawkins connected on a lay up and collaborated a wild three-point play that rattle in as the Lady Cavs found a 35-33 advantage. The game went into the fourth tied at 38-38. Following an opening Freedom bucket, Three-point land became the friend of East to begin the fourth as a 3-ball by Watkins splashed true and Dawkins rolled home another 3 from 30-feet out to lead 44-41. Unfortunately, that lead would not up for East Rutherford (9-4, 1-2) in the end. Dawkins paced East with 24 and El-Amoor had 11.
Shelby 77, R-S Central 60 SHELBY — The Golden Lions took down the Hilltoppers, 77-60, in conference action in Shelby Friday. Shaq Wilkins lead the Hilltoppers with 25, while teammate Darrien Watkins pumped in 18, but it wasn’t enough to thwart the fast-paced Lions.
Shelby 61, R-S Central 44 SHELBY — The Lady Lions dispatched of the Lady Hilltoppers, 61-44, in conference action Friday. Shannon Hines posted 18 in a losing effort, while Taylor McDaniel chipped in 11.
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Round 3 for Eagles-Cowboys ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Now the Dallas Cowboys have to figure out how to do it again. A week after shutting out Philadelphia to clinch the NFC East title and shaking some of their reputation for late-season lapses, the Cowboys (11-5) stay home for a Saturday night rematch against their division rival. It will be the first playoff game in Jerry Jones’ new $1.2 billion showplace stadium and a chance to end the 13-year postseason winless drought that is the longest in team history. “This is when it all needs to come into place and unfold for us,” tight end Jason Witten said. “All that other stuff is great ... But I really believe that we know what’s at stake and this when we need to play big.” Two out of three won’t be good Associated Press enough for Dallas, which after beating Philadelphia (11-5) for Seattle Seahawks head coach Jim Mora protesting the second time this season last the call of a Tennessee Titans touchdown after throwing his challenge flag in the second half of an NFL foot- Sunday got caps and T-shirts ball game in Seattle in this Jan. 3, 2020, file photo. commemorating its division title. “We’ve gotten a couple of those shirts and hats before,” Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb said. “If you don’t win this game, I don’t think too many people are going to remember who won the NFC East.”
Seahawks fire coach Jim Mora
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks fired Jim Mora after just one season, leaving the former NFC West champs without a coach, general manager and president less than four years after they appeared in the Super Bowl. Speculation on Mora’s replacement immediately centered on Southern California coach Pete Carroll. The Los Angeles Times reported Friday that Seahawks chief executive officer Tod Leiweke flew to California this week to interview Carroll for the job. ESPN.com, citing unidentified league sources, said an announcement of Carroll joining the Seahawks could come early next week. “Pete’s name comes out at this time every year. In the past, he hasn’t commented on such reports,” USC spokesman Tim Tessalone said in an e-mail to The Associated Press. “He was not expected in (Friday). ... At this point, we have nothing to report.” A Seahawks spokesman inside the team’s headquarters Friday refused to comment on Carroll and Carroll did not return a phone call left for him by The AP. Leiweke did not return an e-mail from The AP asking about Carroll, who was 6-10 in 1994 with the New York Jets and then 27-21 while twice reaching the playoffs from ’97-99 with the New England Patriots.
USF fires football coach Jim Leavitt
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — South Florida fired football coach Jim Leavitt after a school investigation concluded he grabbed one of his players by the throat, slapped him in the face and then lied about it. A letter hand delivered to the coach and released along with a report on the three-week probe said the university’s findings were based on “independently corroborated statements of persons found to be in the best position to observe your conduct.” “Coach Leavitt committed a serious violation of our standards of conduct regarding treatment of students,” university president Judy Genshaft said Friday, adding a national search for a replacement will be begin immediately. Reached by telephone, the only coach in the program’s 13-year history told The Associated Press he was “disappointed” and the allegation was “absolutely false.” Leavitt told investigators he has never struck a player and that he was trying to lift the spirits of a player who was “down” when he grabbed the player’s shoulder pads during halftime of a game against Louisville on Nov. 21. But the letter athletic director Doug Woolard presented to Leavitt during a meeting with Genshaft stated informed the coach “your description of your conduct toward the student athlete in question was consistently uncorroborated by credible witnesses.” The school also concluded Leavitt interfered with the investigation by having “direct contact with material witnesses ... at a time you knew or should have known was critical to the review process.” Leavitt, who was 95-57, just completed the second season of a seven-year, $12.6 million contract. “I truly wish there had been another outcome to this situation,” Woolard said during a news conference. AOL FanHouse first reported the firing. Genshaft and Woolard launched the investigation last month after a FanHouse report said Leavitt had grabbed sophomore Joel Miller and hit him in the face twice during halftime of the Louisville game. Miller was penalized for an illegal block in the first half, and he also was on the field when Louisville returned a punt for a touchdown. “I’m very disappointed. The allegations as reported are absolutely false,” Leavitt said Friday. Citing Miller’s father, high school coach and five USF players who were not identified, FanHouse initially reported Leavitt struck Miller because he was upset about a mistake Miller made on special teams. Miller’s father later backtracked, telling reporters Leavitt did not strike his son but rather grabbed him by the shoulder pads while trying to motivate the sophomore walk-on.
The 24-0 loss last weekend kept Philadelphia, which had won six in a row, from clinching the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye. The Eagles instead are the No. 6 seed with no chance of a home playoff game. Of course, Philadelphia made it to the NFC championship game as the No. 6 seed last year. And the Eagles have won their first game in seven consecutive postseason appearances since Andy Reid became coach and McNabb their quarterback in 1999. They have 10 playoff victories in that span, Dallas none. But the Cowboys are rolling,
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) looks to throw a pass in a morning NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, in Arlington, Texas.
not stumbling, into the playoffs this time. For the first time since the 1996 season, the last time they won a playoff game and a year after their last Super Bowl, the Cowboys have a winning record in games played after Dec. 1. The three-game winning streak came after consecutive losses to start December. But Dallas won 24-17 at high-scoring and undefeated New Orleans before the first consecutive shutouts in the team’s 50-season history. “Obviously you gain confidence from the success we’ve had,” linebacker Keith Brooking said. “But that’s over. This is a new season for us and we’re looking
at it that way. Obviously everything is at stake right now.” The Eagles certainly want a do-over after being held scoreless with a season-low 228 total yards Sunday. Philadelphia had scored a franchise-record 429 points and averaged 31 points during a six-game winning streak coming into last weekend. “We definitely got embarrassed and we have to come back this week and make different arrangements,” said Eagles Pro Bowl receiver DeSean Jackson, who made his feelings known in different Internet posts. Jackson has only five catches for 76 yards with no scores in two games against Dallas.
Bengals get rematch with Jets CINCINNATI (AP) — Linebacker Brandon Johnson was trimming some of his Cincinnati Bengals teammates’ hair after a frigid practice, getting them ready to look good for their next big moment. They couldn’t look any worse than they did in their last one. Jets 37, Bengals 0. The Jets dominated them in every way at the Meadowlands last Sunday, earning a playoff berth while drubbing the AFC North champs, who had little on the line and played like it. Even in their worst times, the Bengals (10-6) have never been beaten more soundly. Days later, they didn’t sound like a beaten-down team. A group of them gathered for a little grooming, joking and laughing, turning the locker room into a raucous barber shop. They were confident the return of a few key players — and the much higher stakes — will close that 37-point gap in their wild-card rematch on Saturday at Paul Brown Stadium. “Come Saturday, you’ll see an energetic, enthusiastic, rambunctious Bengals team,” offensive lineman Bobbie Williams said. “I like our odds this time.” Given what’s happened, the Jets (9-7) like theirs even more. New York won five of its last six games to reach the playoffs for the sixth time in the last 12 years. The Jets finished the regular season with the league’s
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New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan, right, looks on from the sideline during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Jan. 3, 2009, file photo.
top-ranked running game and its best defense, but were installed as the biggest long shot among the playoff teams. One reason: Mark Sanchez is a rookie quarterback. The oddsmakers’ assessment doesn’t sit well with coach Rex Ryan. “I wasn’t aware of that,” he said, “but to me, we should be favorites, so that’s fine.” Favorites to win it all, he meant. First, the Jets have to pull off a rare back-to-back sweep of the same team. Since 1991, when the current playoff format was adopted, teams have ended the regular
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season and then faced each other in the wild-card round nine times. The Jets were involved in one of those, beating Oakland to end the 2001 regular season, then losing to the Raiders six days later. Four of those nine teams managed to sweep. It’s a little unusual for everyone involved. “I think this is good for us,” said Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, who shut out receiver Chad Ochocinco last weekend. “We just played these guys. We’re so familiar with them. It’s a good thing to go back and play them again for a doubleheader. It’s almost like an NBA playoff series. We’ll be ready.”
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Nation Today Passengers disrupt flights
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Disruptive passengers caused two commercial airplanes to be diverted Friday, with military jets scrambling to escort a San Francisco-bound flight into a Colorado airport, authorities said. The latest pair of incidents come amid heightened concern over airline security after a Nigerian man allegedly tried to blow up a Detroitbound Northwest Airlines plane on Christmas Day. Two F-16s were launched at 11:44 a.m. to catch up with AirTran Airways Flight 39 from Atlanta to San Francisco after a report that an intoxicated passenger had locked himself in a bathroom, the Colorado-based North American Aerospace Defense Command said. Also Friday, a Hawaii-bound flight had to change course and land in Los Angeles after a man was accused of harassing a woman. The man was removed from the jet that departed Las Vegas early Friday.
Girl, sitter shot to death,
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (AP) — A man shot and killed his 9-yearold daughter and her baby sitter in a home on a tidy suburban street, then walked out the front door and surrendered to arriving officers, the police chief said Friday. The shootings late Thursday occurred about the same time as an over-the-phone argument between the man and his wife, who was at work, Mount Vernon police Chief Barbara Duncan said. She would not disclose details of the argument. The argument was troubling enough that the wife, a registered nurse working at a New York City hospital, called police at 10:36 p.m. and asked them to go to the house. As officers arrived at the two-story brick house on Ellwood Avenue, the woman’s husband, 50-year-old
Darrell Evans, walked out and surrendered, the police chief said. Inside, officers found the child and the baby sitter in separate rooms on the second floor, Duncan said.
DA targets doctor LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors are prepared to seek an indictment of Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray, on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star’s death, the Associated Press has learned. A law enforcement source who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation remains open said Friday that Murray would be prosecuted on a theory of gross negligence alleging that his treatment of Jackson was an extreme departure from the standard of care normally followed by physicians. Miranda Sevcik, a spokeswoman in Houston for Murray and his lawyer, Edward Chernoff, said the doctor had no comment and reiterated he neither prescribed nor administered anything that should have killed Michael Jackson.
FBI arrests two more NEW YORK (AP) — Two men linked to an alleged al-Qaida associate accused of a plot to attack New York City with homemade bombs were arrested Friday after one of the men caused a traffic accident while under surveillance. Zarein Ahmedzay pleaded not guilty to a false statement charge in an indictment accusing him of lying to the FBI about a trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan. Law enforcement officials familiar with the case said Friday that Medunjanin was facing more serious terror charges; one said he likely would be accused of seeking training from a terrorist organization.
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Jose Cabrera is bundled up against the freezing cold as he works on a broken sewer line Friday, Jan. 8, 2010 in Houston. Weather forecasts predict three days of below freezing temperatures.
Cold spell will hang on through the weekend ATLANTA (AP) — The unyielding cold spell gripping much of the nation was expected to hang on tight over the weekend, though some areas that saw snowfall during the week were expected to have drier weather. In Atlanta, more accustomed to winter temperatures in the low 50s, a glaze of ice coated roads Friday after light snow overnight melted and froze. And authorities said the continuing freeze called for renewed caution on the roadways. Nearly 30 cars piled up in a predawn crash near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. “I wanted to stay home today, but my boss never called me back, so I thought I should try to get in,” said Beth Ament, 30, who was fueling her car so she could get to a nearby transit station to take the train to her job in downtown Atlanta. In Alabama, packed shelters brought out extra cots and opened doors for people fearful of the deadly cold. “You have to be inside the way it is now. If you’re not, they’ll find you stiff,” said Elizabeth Austin, a homeless woman who sought warmth at an inner-city Birmingham church. Multiple deaths have been blamed on this week’s cold, including a 44-year-old man whose body was found face-down in the snow early Friday in Billings, Mont. In Ohio, a winter storm warning was in effect until Saturday morning. That’s on top of the snow that had already coated Interstate 70, where a tractor-trailer spun out of control Thursday, crossed the median and swerved into oncoming traffic, colliding with a small bus transporting adult disabled passengers, the Ohio Highway Patrol said. Three passengers on the bus were killed, as was its driver. Six other passengers on the bus, which was carrying 11 people, were injured, as was the driver of the commercial truck, Sgt. Raymond Durant said. Schools in at least 10 states were closed, as were many roads and government offices. The National Weather Service said 5 to 7 inches of snow was expected
Plant shooter among dead ST. LOUIS (AP) — Police on Friday identified the four people killed in a shooting at a St. Louis industrial plant and confirmed that the man suspected of opening fire was among the dead. Suspect Timothy Hendron, 51, of Webster Groves, Mo., died of a selfinflicted gunshot wound beneath his chin, police said. He was found inside ABB Inc.’s plant on Thursday. Police believe Hendron shot and killed three of his co-workers at the sprawling plant: Cory Wilson, 27, of Collinsville, Ill.; Terry Mabry, 55, of Moscow Mills, Mo.; and Carlton Carter, 57, of St. Louis. All three were shot in the head. Mabry was also shot in the leg and Wilson in the shoulder. Five other people were wounded, all of them men in their 50s. Two were in critical condition, two were in fair condition and one was treated at a hospital and released. The shootings began at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, sending the 40 to 50
Caralyn Grace Henderson
celebrates her 1st Birthday on January 9th, 2010 Parents: Michael & Jennifer Henderson of Ellenboro Maternal Grandparents: Sharon Shell & the late Doug Shell of Forest City Paternal Grandparents: David & Kathy Henderson of Ellenboro Great-Grandparents: Dorothy Shell of Forest City, Patricia Harris of Forest City Harold & Barbara Henderson of Ellenboro
Friday across western Pennsylvania. In Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas, it had snowed every day since New Year’s, a stretch that meteorologists say is unusual. Travel was beginning to return to normal Friday at Chicago’s airports, after a storm that dumped about 8 inches of snow. The Chicago Department of Aviation said there were still minor delays at O’Hare International Airport because crews had to deice aircraft before they could take off. Some Nebraska cities were cut off because highways leading in and out of town were blocked or all but impassable. Amtrak announced that its train between Chicago and Denver wouldn’t operate Friday because of blowing and drifting snow in Nebraska. Snowfall was heaviest in Minnesota and parts of South Dakota, where some drifts were too big for snowplow drivers to clear. Nowhere was it colder than in Bismarck, N.D., where wind chills hit 52 below zero Thursday and the temperature reached 14 below. Wind chills were still near 50 below in the Dakotas on Friday. While North Dakotans get plenty of practice bundling up, folks in other parts of the country were still learning the basics. In Mobile, Ala., hit by a rare arctic chill on the coast, Salvation Army spokesman Stacey Killingsworth said shelters were “filled to the brim.” One that normally holds up to 28 homeless men a night has been averaging 115 in recent days, she said. “We don’t turn anyone away, including women and children. We’ve used cots and mats. We’ve put people in the auditorium and hallways,” she said. In Florida’s Panhandle, vapor was rising off the Gulf as warm water met the frigid air. “It’s so cold that sparrows that have crawled under the plastic on our heated deck don’t want to leave,” said Scooter Montgomery, manager of Peg Leg Pete’s Oyster Bar on Pensacola Beach.
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employees inside the building scurrying to the rooftop, broom closets and boiler rooms to seek safety. Police said Hendron was armed with an assault rifle, shotgun and handgun. The motive wasn’t known. But in 2006, Hendron and other ABB workers sued the company over retirement losses. The federal lawsuit accused ABB and its pension-review committee of causing their 401(k) accounts to include investment options with “unreasonable and excessive” — and undisclosed — fees and expenses. The trial began Tuesday. The shooting occurred during a shift change at the plant, which employs about 270 people. Police Capt. Sam Dotson said 40 to 50 employees were likely in the building at the time. Police said the bodies of Carter and Mabry were found outside the building. The bodies of Wilson and Hendron were inside. All four were pronounced dead at the scene.
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THE MARKET IN REVIEW
STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS
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Name Last Chg HutchTel s 4.17 +.85 Methode 11.32 +2.27 PrimusGty 3.64 +.54 Duoyuan n 11.02 +1.57 FredM pfK 2.21 +.31 FMae pfH 2.02 +.27 FredM pfS 2.00 +.25 HrtldPay 15.00 +1.78 Keithley 5.23 +.60 CitiGold14 n11.13 +1.13
%Chg +25.6 +25.1 +17.4 +16.6 +16.3 +15.4 +14.3 +13.5 +13.0 +11.3
LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last FredM pfT 2.31 Rogers 26.31 MauiLnd 4.79 FstPfd pfA 7.00 FTI Cnslt 44.20 AZZ Inc 32.33 Texas Inds 35.83 SwEBioFu238.67 GlobPay 48.97 TNS Inc 23.56
Chg %Chg -.29 -11.2 -3.03 -10.3 -.46 -8.8 -.65 -8.5 -3.85 -8.0 -2.50 -7.2 -2.57 -6.7 -.58 -6.2 -3.07 -5.9 -1.48 -5.9
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg Citigrp 5950352 3.59 -.06 BkofAm 2076735 16.78 -.15 FordM 1241765 11.69 +.03 GenElec 1132394 16.60 +.35 SPDR 989455 114.57 +.38 SPDR Fncl 885787 15.22 -.09 Motorola 741797 7.76 -.37 iShR2K 415772 64.52 +.35 DirFBear rs 399069 16.81 +.19 iShEMkts 394460 43.20 +.34 Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
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Name Last ShengInn n 7.38 TrioTch 3.85 GenMoly 2.80 ExeterR g 8.75 ImpacM n 4.33 AmLorain n 3.09 Pacif pf 94.00 SkyPFrtJ n 5.52 Arrhythm 3.60 WellsGard 2.75
Chg +1.19 +.50 +.33 +.91 +.45 +.30 +9.05 +.48 +.27 +.20
%Chg +19.2 +14.9 +13.4 +11.6 +11.6 +10.8 +10.7 +9.5 +8.1 +7.8
LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last MercBcp 2.60 TravelCtrs 5.29 UQM Tech 6.05 UnivPwr 3.89 Aerosonic 4.17 ChNEPet n 10.43 FiveStar 3.66 Servotr 10.17 HKN 3.49 Protalix 7.35
Chg %Chg -.25 -8.6 -.44 -7.7 -.45 -6.9 -.26 -6.3 -.23 -5.2 -.54 -4.9 -.19 -4.9 -.51 -4.8 -.16 -4.4 -.33 -4.3
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name Vol (00) Last Chg AdeonaPh 133090 1.30 +.24 NwGold g 50555 4.72 +.34 NA Pall g 31971 4.03 -.04 GoldStr g 25881 3.47 +.02 NthgtM g 24687 3.43 +.07 AntaresP 21819 1.22 +.11 GrtBasG g 19451 1.95 +.01 GenMoly 18929 2.80 +.33 NovaGld g 18599 6.65 +.09 ChNEPet n 17810 10.43 -.54 DIARY
Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
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%Chg +71.8 +28.2 +24.4 +23.9 +23.4 +22.3 +19.2 +18.8 +18.7 +18.5
LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)
Name Last Chg %Chg Mylan cv12800.03-243.72-23.4 SyntaPhm 4.52 -.94 -17.2 SevenArts n 2.50 -.40 -13.8 Amertns pf 6.64 -.96 -12.6 WillmValV 3.50 -.45 -11.4 Entorian rs 4.69 -.60 -11.3 Elecsys 3.55 -.40 -10.1 PatrkInd 2.58 -.27 -9.5 LawsnSft 6.39 -.60 -8.6 DixieGrp 2.53 -.21 -7.7
MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE)
Name Vol (00) PwShs QQQ769458 Cyclacel 748055 Microsoft 484596 Intel 474015 ApldMatl 404861 Cisco 383327 DryShips 358352 MicronT 318786 HuntBnk 292728 Palm Inc 275751
Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
Last Chg 46.55 +.38 2.96 +.29 30.66 +.21 20.83 +.23 14.55 +.54 24.66 +.13 6.77 +.30 11.10 +.26 4.22 -.07 12.43 +1.25
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1,682 988 151 2,821 181 8 2,111,984,031
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you talk. we listen. HAVE YOU REVIEWED YOUR 10,640 in person. Dow Jones industrials LIFE INSURANCE LATELY? Close: 10,618.19 Change: 11.33 (0.1%)
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Dow Industrials 10,618.19 Dow Transportation 4,222.26 Dow Utilities 396.31 NYSE Composite 7,425.35 Amex Market Value 1,872.50 Nasdaq Composite 2,317.17 S&P 500 1,144.98 S&P MidCap 752.08 Wilshire 5000 11,889.31 Russell 2000 644.56
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Stocks waffle, but end higher
In this photo taken on Dec. 30, an unidentified job seeker looks for job opportunities at a computer terminal at the Verdugo Job Center in Glendale, Calif. The economy lost more jobs in December and the unemployment rate was unchanged, as a sluggish economic recovery has yet to revive hiring among the nation’s employers. Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — A disappointing jobs report couldn’t stop the stock market from having a strong start to the new year. Stocks zigzagged for much of Friday but closed higher as investors took in stride the Labor Department’s news that employers cut 85,000 jobs in December, far more than the 8,000 analysts expected. The disappointing numbers were offset by a pleasant surprise: November’s report was revised to show the first job gains in nearly two years. The Dow Jones industrial average tacked on 11 points to end at a new 15-month high, while broader indicators logged bigger gains. All the major indexes posted advances for the week, a reassuring sign given that stocks often end the year higher after a strong start to January. The December job losses were disconcerting as a rebound in employment is key to a sustained recovery in the economy. But the market likely focused on the fact that a pickup in the labor market often lags other improvements following a recession. Reports next week will bring an early look at how companies did in the October-December quarmisses because it undercounts ter. Investors are looking for companies to report small companies. stronger sales and outlooks for the rest of this year. It was the second straight The Dow rose 11.33, or 0.1 percent, to 10,618.19. month the unemployment rate The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 3.29, or 0.3 came in at 10 percent. The only percent, to 1,144.98, its fifth straight advance. The reason it didn’t rise was that 661,000 people stopped looking Dow and the S&P 500 index ended at their highest levels since Oct. 1, 2008. for jobs and left the work force. The Nasdaq composite index rose 17.12, or 0.7 In a normal economic recovery, percent, to 2,317.17. more people would be enterFor the week, the Dow advanced 1.8 percent, ing, not leaving, the job market. the S&P 500 index jumped 2.7 percent and the If those people hadn’t dropped out, the rate would have hit 10.4 Nasdaq added 2.1 percent. Most of the climb came percent in December, according Monday, the first trading day of the year, when improving news on manufacturing in China, the to an estimate by the Economic U.S. and Europe hinted at a strengthening global Policy Institute. economy. Counting the people who The climb for the week was a welcome sign for have given up looking for work 2010. Of the last 36 times when the S&P 500 index and the part-time workers who carved gains in the first five days of January, it would rather be working fullended the year higher 31 times, or 86.1 percent of time, the so-called underemthe time, according to the Stock Trader’s Almanac. ployment rate edged up to 17.3 In other trading, interest rates held in a narrow percent in December. The record range on the bond market. The yield on the 10-year high is 17.4 percent, reached in Treasury note was flat at 3.83 percent from late October. Thursday. The House has passed a bill The dollar and gold both fell. intended to generate jobs, The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies extend unemployment benefits rose 2.59, or 0.4 percent, to 644.56. and a health insurance subsidy Three stocks rose for every two that fell on the and provide other aid. But the New York Stock Exchange, where volume fell to Senate is reluctant to go along. 994.2 million shares from 1.2 billion Thursday. Republicans say Obama’s first stimulus package hasn’t been effective. The December numbers complete a picture of a disastrous 2009 for American workers. The unemployment rate averaged 9.3 When it comes to phone savings and reliable service you percent in 2009 — up from averneed to keep in touch, Northland Digital Home Phone is the age of 5.8 percent in 2008 and smart, clear choice. Internet service is NOT required! the highest since 1983. The number of unemployed has hit 15.3 million, up from 7.7 milNorthland Digital Phone lion when the recession started with Unlimited Local Calling 34!24).' !3 ,/7 !3 in at the end of 2007. The recess 0RICE includes digital modem equipment! sion has wiped out 7.2 million jobs. And the number of people s -AKE CALLS OVER A clear, reliable digital voice 0%2 connection AND ENJOY calling features like Caller ID, jobless for at least six months hit -/.4( Call Waiting, etc. for FREE! a record 6.1 million. Until January 1, 2011 s Keep your same phone number AND EXISTING PHONE One of them is Debra Winchell, who lost her job last January as Price includes everything except s #ALL ANYONE IN THE U.S. and Canada for only taxes and government fees! 3.9¢ per minute. !DD VOICEMAIL FOR ONLY an administrative assistant at a MORE PER MONTH health insurance company and has been looking for work since. Winchell, of Latham, N.Y., said #!,, ./24(,!.$ 4/$!9 she is seeing more online job 7EST -AIN 3TREET s &OREST #ITY .# s WWW NORTHLANDCABLETV COM postings, giving her some hope. But the jobs pay as little as $10 an hour. And when she does Northland Advanced Fiber Networks apply, no one calls back.
Jobs report disappointing; unemployment at 10 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brace for a year of stubbornly high unemployment. Gripped by uncertainty over the economic recovery, employers chopped 85,000 jobs last month, and difficulty finding work helped chase more than half a million people out of the job market. The unemployment rate held steady at 10 percent. It did not creep higher only because so many people stopped looking for work and are technically not counted as unemployed. But the jobless rate is likely to rise in coming months as more people see signs of an improving economy and start looking for work again. Some economists think it could near 11 percent, which would be the highest since World War II, by June. The Labor Department’s monthly jobs report suggested employers will remain wary about hiring and skeptical of the economy recovery. Just Friday, UPS said it would cut nearly 2,000 white-collar jobs. “It is a wait-and-see attitude,� said Stuart Hoffman, chief economist at PNC Financial Services Group. The economy is growing, but too weakly to persuade employers to ramp up hiring. Growth has to be robust to drive down the jobless rate, especially as more people start looking for work. Complicating the recovery are remnants of the recession: high debt, a sputtering housing market and the inability or reluctance of people and businesses to borrow and spend. Most economists think unemployment will rise this year and stay high into 2012. That poses a threat to President Barack Obama and Democrats in the fall congressional elections and escalated pressure on the administration to boost job creation. The “road to recovery is never straight,� Obama said after Friday’s report.
The president pushed for an expanded government program that he said would help create tens of thousands of new clean-technology jobs. Obama announced the awarding of $2.3 billion in tax credits to companies that manufacture green technologies. The money will come from last year’s $787 billion stimulus program. He also called on Congress to approve an additional $5 billion to help create more such jobs. Analysts had expected the economy to lose just 8,000 jobs in December. The loss of 85,000 was a setback after November, when, according to revised figures released Friday, the economy actually added 4,000 jobs, the first gains in nearly two years. “The labor market is getting better, but it is still a long way from being healthy again,� said Paul Ashworth, economist at Capital Economics Ltd. Stephen Jankiewicz, who was filling out an online resume Friday at a job center in Milwaukee, said he has noticed more job listings for welding positions, but potential employers remain reluctant to hire. Jankiewicz has been without a job since the manufacturing plant where he worked closed nearly two years ago. One company has expressed interest in him — but not until it’s more confident in the recovery. He was told to call back in a month. “They didn’t want to hire anybody just to lay off anybody again,� he said. The 85,000 lost jobs for the month is based on a government survey of employers. A separate government survey of households found a much darker picture — nearly 600,000 fewer people said they had jobs in December than in November. That gap could reflect layoffs at small businesses that are having trouble getting loans and can’t afford to hire new people. That’s something many economists think the employer survey
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WASHINGTON (AP) — In case the prospect of nearly $4,000 in prescription assistance isn’t enough to perk up low-income seniors, the government is using ’60s singer Chubby Checker to publicize “the twist� in the Medicare drug program. As of Jan. 1, more than 1 million low-income seniors are newly eligible for more generous prescription drug benefits under the “extra help� program. Benefiting from a new law are those with life insurance policies and those who regularly get money from relatives to help pay household expenses but were previously disqualified because of too many assets or too much income. “The safety net is frayed and this is a way to start stitching it back together again,� said Hilary Dalin, associate director for benefits at the National Council on Aging. Income limits are $16,245 a year for singles and $21,855 for married couples living together. Assets such as stocks, bonds and bank accounts must be limited to $12,510 for singles and $25,010 for married couples. The value of homes and automobiles are excluded. Under the old law, applicants had to include the value of life insurance policies in calculating their assets. They also had to include as part of their income money received on a regular basis from relatives and friends to help pay household expenses. As of Jan. 1, life insurance policies are no longer counted as assets and money received to help pay household expenses is not counted as income. Social Security Commissioner Michael J. Astrue urged seniors who were rejected for the program in the past to reapply. About 32 million seniors are enrolled in the Medicare Part D prescription drug program. About 30 percent of them are enrolled in the extra help program. Benefits vary by income. For many, the extra help program eliminates premiums and annual deductibles and charges copays as low as $1.10 for generic drugs and $3.30 for brand names. The average annual benefit for the program is $3,900. Robert Sachs of New York City said his prescription drugs would cost at least $2,000 a month if he had to pay full price — an amount he couldn’t afford. Sachs, 67, has multiple sclerosis and other medical problems and must take several medications. Under the extra help program, Sachs said, he pays $6 a prescription for name-brand drugs and less for generics. Low-income seniors can apply for the program online, or by calling 1-800-772-1213. Seniors can also apply at their local Social Security office.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — His agenda altered by the Christmas bombing attempt, President Barack Obama pivoted back to the domestic economy on Friday, promoting new U.S. spending to create tens of thousands of clean-technology jobs. He outlined the initiative after a weak government jobs report raised new questions about the sustainability of the recovery. “It’s clear why such an effort is so important. Building a robust clean energy sector is how we will create the jobs of the future, jobs that pay well and can’t be outsourced,� Obama said. Obama spoke after the Labor Department said the U.S. jobless rate was unchanged at 10 percent in December, following a decline the previous month. But the government’s broader measure of unemployment — which includes people who have stopped looking for work or can’t find full-time jobs — ticked up 0.1 percentage point to 17.3 percent. That, plus the larger-thanexpected loss of 85,000 jobs in December, put new pressure on the administration to step up job creation. “The road to recovery is never straight,� Obama said, although he added that the trend is pointing toward an improving jobs picture. Riveted for the past two weeks
on terrorism, the White House has been eager for a subject change. And Friday’s remarks were an attempt to return national attention to Obama’s domestic agenda. As long as the focus remains on terrorism, Obama is vulnerable to criticism that he isn’t aggressively addressing the jobs crisis — potentially damaging politically for Democrats in this year’s midterm elections. Polls show that jobs are the No. 1 concern of Americans. At the same time, the constant focus on the botched Christmas Day attempt to blow up an airliner bound for Detroit — and U.S. intelligence failures surrounding the episode — has offered Republicans an easy opportunity to keep pounding Obama for national security lapses. The president used Friday’s release of the unemployment numbers to try to turn the page. Obama announced $2.3 billion in tax credits — to be paid for from last year’s $787 stimulus package — that he said would create some 17,000 “green� jobs. The money will go to projects including solar, wind and energy management. He also called for an additional $5 billion in spending for clean energy manufacturing, an idea being promoted by Vice President Joe Biden.
Such initiatives are “an important step toward meeting the goal I’ve set of doubling the amount of renewable power we use in the next three years with wind turbines and solar panels built right here in the U.S. of A.,� Obama said. He said over 180 projects in over 40 states would receive the tax credits. Meanwhile, top White House economist Christina Romer cautioned against reading too much into any one monthly jobs report, saying the numbers are volatile and subject to substantial revision. “Real recoveries come in fits and starts and November was in some sense a start and December was a little bit of a fit,� Romer told The AP. Government revisions showed that the economy actually gained jobs in November, the first gain in two years, although the amount was tiny. House Republican Leader John Boehner of Ohio ridiculed Obama’s effort to rotate back to the economy. “Instead of wildly pivoting from one issue to the next, the Obama administration needs to listen to American families asking ‘where are the jobs?’ and employers calling on Washington to scrap ... policies that are already costing jobs,� Boehner said.
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The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Saturday, January 9, 2010 — 13 SHOE by Chris Cassat and Gary Brookins
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Parents won’t acknowledge teen’s age Dear Abby: I’m a 15-year-old girl whose parents treat me like an 8-year-old. They not only refuse to let me see any movie that isn’t G-rated, but they still cut my meat for me! Once a week we go to the park, and they still push me on the swings. I don’t want to tell them it’s embarrassing because I’m afraid I’ll hurt their feelings. Please tell me how to convey to my parents that I’m not a child anymore. — Old Enough Dear Old Eough: Your parents mean well, but children who are overprotected to the extent you have been often become stunted in their development. Teens do not learn social skills and how to make appropriate choices when they are “supervised” to the extent you are. Tell your parents that you love them, but in three years you will be 18 and an adult. Explain that you know they love you, but if you are not allowed some freedom now, then you will be behind your peers because of your inexperience when you have reached an age when you’ll be expected to make wise choices. Dear Abby: Two family members passed away, and because we live several states from our family, we were not informed of their deaths until many weeks after the funerals. Whose responsibility is it to notify us of a death in the family? — Left in the Dark
Dear Abby Abigail van Buren
Dear Left in the Dark: There is no designated person who makes the call. Often it is a family member conveying the sad news, or a close family friend if the family is too devastated or too busy making funeral arrangements to reach out. That you were not notified until weeks after the funeral — not once but twice — implies that there may have been some sort of estrangement. Dear Abby: An old friend from high school came to visit. While she was here I couldn’t help but notice that her teeth and gums were in awful shape. Her gums were red and swollen, with dark plaque around the gum lines. I feel terrible for her. I’d hate to see her lose her teeth. She’s only 30, but it’s clear she’ll be in trouble if she doesn’t see a dentist ASAP. How can I let her know that she really, really needs to do this? — Concerned Dear Concerned: Have a heartto-heart talk with your friend and ask her why she hasn’t been seeing a dentist. Tell her you are worried about her.
Hip pain relief without surgery Dear Dr. Gott: I am writing for my mother, who will soon be 86 years old. She has suffered for several years from a lot of pain in her hip, which travels down her leg. This started after she was in a car accident and broke her back in five places. She also has osteoporosis, which is worsening the pain. She has had cortisone injections and surgery but hasn’t had any relief. She can’t seem to tolerate pain medications stronger than acetaminophen, but even that seems to make her “dopey.” Her doctor and all the other specialists have been assuming that the ever-worsening pain in her hip was due to the back injury. Recently, her primary-care physician finally ordered an X-ray of her hip and found that she has no cartilage left; it’s just bone on bone. Because of other serious health conditions, she is not a candidate for hip replacement or any other surgery that would require total anesthesia.
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I have, therefore, tried searching the Internet for other options, to no avail. Can you give me some advice or point me in the right direction as to how to provide my mother with some relief? Dear Reader: Because you claim that your mother has “serious health conditions” that prevent her from having surgery, her options are limited. You say she has already tried cortisone injections, but did not say whether these were for her back pain or hip pain. If they were for her back, they likely did not provide any relief for her hip pain, so this option may still be viable.
IN THE STARS
Your birthday, Jan. 9;
Several constructive changes, both socially and career-wise, will significantly advance your ambitions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Do not confuse wishful thinking with realistic expectations. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Do what needs doing without fanfare, and a difficult objective will be achieved. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Don’t be surprised if others are eager to participate in your interests. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Once you focus on an objective, you’re not likely to quit in the middle. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Try once again to sway another who previously resisted your ideas. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — A substantial portion of your time might be devoted to the needs of another, you’re likely to be rewarded in a special way. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Work one-on-one with as many people as possible, but try to avoid dealing with them in a group environment. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Get your work done, but also try to allocate some time to an enjoyable endeavor. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Even if your energies are focused on things of a social nature, chances are you’ll produce something that is benefic and useful. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You should be able to breath new life into something. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Don’t stop pushing your plans and ideas forward. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — The desire for personal gain can engender a strong motivation to keep on trying to better your ways.
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Attacks show al-Qaida inspired groups are agile
WASHINGTON (AP) — From Detroit to Afghanistan, scattered terrorists inspired and equipped by al-Qaida have attacked recently with surprising speed and worldwide reach, challenging the U.S. strategy of slowly and deliberately targeting the terror group’s top leaders. Counterterror officials and other experts say the botched Christmas Day airliner bombing and the Dec. 30 assault at a CIA base in Afghanistan demonstrate that al-Qaida and its supporters can react quickly when opportunities arise. The new attacks, plotted by local militants as opposed to al-Qaida’s core group, also warn of the possibility of new mini-fronts in the war on terrorism that could stretch American resources even more thinly across the globe. They come as U.S. forces are focusing on the Taliban in Afghanistan and al-Qaida in Pakistan. Al-Qaida’s adaptability contrasts with the comparatively plodding pace of the U.S. military buildup in Afghanistan, which will take almost a full year. As
the U.S. moves in, the terror group moves on. The recent attacks, “are not necessarily evidence of a resurgent or more sophisticated al-Qaida, but of them taking advantage of targets of opportunity as they present themselves,” said Matthew Levitt, a counterterrorism and intelligence expert at the Washington Institute for Near East Studies. The airliner attack in Detroit appears to have been fermenting only since October, and the suicide bombing at the CIA base also appears to have been put together relatively quickly — over a matter of months in contrast to the yearslong al-Qaida planning that went into the 9/11 attacks. While the Pakistan-based hard core of al-Qaida has been degraded by missile strikes and other covert action since the 2001 attacks, the group is still adept at spreading propaganda and attracting new recruits. Over the past year, Al-Qaida-linked groups in Yemen, Somalia and North
Africa, spurred on by similar extremist views, have expanded beyond their regional turf wars to threaten regional governments. Now they threaten broader assaults against the West. “Though al-Qaida as an organization remains on the ropes, with leadership, finances, and legitimacy diminished and under constant pressure, the focus and attempt by one of its regional affiliates to attack the United States directly is a dangerous development,” said Juan Zarate, a senior counterterrorism official in the Bush administration who is now senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He said the new attacks put “a premium on containing if not destroying (al-Qaida) outposts in Yemen, Somalia, and North Africa.” Zarate added that the incidents also show al-Qaida’s intent to strengthen its global reach, and that the direction from core al-Qaida leaders remains targeting the United States. John Brennan, President Barack Obama’s top counter-
terrorism adviser, said much the same thing Thursday, describing a mounting drumbeat among Yemen militants to get individuals to carry out attacks on the U.S. The airliner attack, he added, showed a new ability to move from aspiration to action. The U.S. caught a break in this attack, which fizzled when Nigerian Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab allegedly started a fire but failed to ignite explosives hidden in his clothing as the plane from Amsterdam neared Detroit. “Al-Qaida is diminished as evidenced by the fact they are sending inexperienced individuals without long association with al-Qaida, but susceptible to jihadist ideology,” said the U.S. director of national intelligence, Dennis Blair, in an open letter to his work force this week. “Unfortunately, even unsophisticated terrorists can kill many Americans.” The Yemen-based al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula claimed responsibility for the bungled Dec. 25 attack. Terrorists had better luck in Afghanistan, where a
Jordanian double agent blew himself up, killing seven CIA personnel and wounding six. An al-Qaida leader claimed on a jihadi Internet forum that the CIA attack was retaliation for earlier deaths of the head of a Pakistani Taliban group and two alQaida figures. A Pakistani Taliban group linked to alQaida also claimed responsibility. U.S. and British intelligence officials have warned that al-Qaida has been turning to affiliate groups outside of Afghanistan and Pakistan — including militants in unstable countries such as Yemen and Somalia. And the involvement of a Nigerian and a Jordanian in the recent plots also warn of the growing diversity of those willing to carry out terror plots.
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In recent years, terror franchises such as al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), concentrating on Yemen and Saudi Arabia, and al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), aimed at Algeria and Northern Africa, have been embraced by core al-Qaida leaders.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executor of the estate of CHARLES G. CAMBY of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said CHARLES G. CAMBY to present them to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of March, 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 26th day of December 2009
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Pipeline bombings arrest made
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Police arrested a man Friday in connection with a series of oil and gas pipeline bombings in northeastern British Columbia. Royal Canadian Mounted Police Inspector Tim Shields said a man in his 50s or 60s was taken into custody in western Alberta. Police did not release the suspect’s name pending the filing of formal charges. Police were searching a farm in the western Alberta town of Hythe in connection with the case, Shields said. A lawyer for the farm’s owner said his client, Wiebo Ludwig, is being investigated on charges of extortion against EnCana Corp., one Canada’s largest oil and gas companies. There have been six bombings of EnCana pipelines in British Columbia since October 2008. No one was injured in the attacks which caused only minor disruptions to pipeline operations.
Migrants riot in Italian town
ROSARNO, Italy (AP) — Hundreds of migrant workers, most of them Africans, went on a rampage Friday in a southern Italian town in a second day of rioting, with authorities reporting at least 37 wounded, including 18 police officers and five migrants. Violence ebbed and flared throughout Friday in Rosarno, a town near the western coast of Calabria in the “toe” of the Italian peninsula. The clashes in the volatile area had begun a day earlier, when two migrants were wounded by pellet fire, said a top police official, Renato Cortese, in the regional capital. Police reinforcements were being sent in the next hours, likely during the night, with the exact number still being decided, the Interior Ministry said.
EU to pursue climate deal
MADRID (AP) — The EU said Friday it will pursue a new deal on global warming through the Group of 20, since last month’s U.N. climate conference of nearly 200 nations led to unwieldy negotiations that didn’t accomplish much. Herman van Rompuy, the new EU president, said halting global warming remains a key target for the Europeans whose proposal for ambitious pollution cuts by 2020 found no takers at the December climate conference in Copenhagen. “The European Union must continue to be the driving force” of the global climate change debate, said Van Rompuy. The EU leaders will meet Feb. 11 to discuss where to go next.
Sunni leader will appeal ban
BAGHDAD (AP) — Hopes of persuading Iraq’s minority Sunnis to take part in the March election were dealt a blow Friday after a prominent Sunni politician said he’d been barred from the polls because of alleged ties to Saddam Hussein’s regime. Legislator Saleh al-Mutlaq said he planned to appeal the decision by a committee to bar him and warned its ruling would stoke sectarian tensions ahead of the Mar. 7 vote.
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A woman takes a picture of herself as she posses sitting on a bench in a park covered with frozen ice and snow in cold temperatures in the Basque city of Vitoria northern Spain Friday. A polar wind is crossing the country as many parts of Spain registered freezing temperatures and snow storms. Much of Europe is battling the coldest winter in years.
Bombings kill 9 in Afghanistan n U.S.
solider is victim in on of the roadside bombing attacks KABUL (AP) — Roadside bombs have killed eight Afghan soldiers and a U.S. service member in separate incidents in Afghanistan, officials said Friday. NATO confirmed the American died Thursday in eastern Afghanistan, but provided no other details. Also Thursday, an Afghan army vehicle hit a roadside bomb in Uruzgan province in central Afghanistan. Army commander Abdul Hamid said eight soldiers who were inside the vehicle were killed as they were returning from the provincial capital of Tarin Kot. In Logar province, south of Kabul, two local intelligence guards were killed Friday at a dog fight in the provincial capital of Pul-e Alam, said Mustafa Mosseini, chief of police in the province. He said a suspected suicide bomber entered the dog fight and opened fire, killing the
two guards. Other intelligence officers killed the gunman, who never detonated his alleged cache. In western Afghanistan, three rockets were fired Friday night at the new U.S. consulate office in Herat, but no casualties were reported, said Akramueein Yawar, the commander of the Afghan National Police in the western region of the country. He said three rockets were fired, but only one hit the building housing the consulate. No U.S. staff were inside the building at the time of the attack, he said. The U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, Karl Eikenberry, on Dec. 16 signed an agreement with the governor of Herat province to lease a hotel to be used as a new U.S. consulate in western Afghanistan. Caitlin Hayden, a spokeswoman at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, said she could not confirm the attack on the former hotel. “The local authorities are investigating,” she said. “The U.S. has leased this property for use as a new consulate in Herat, but we are not currently occupying the building.”
In southern Afghanistan, NATO said Afghan and international forces on Friday found a truck filled with 10 tons of fertilizer containing ammonium nitrate, a chemical often used in making explosives. The troops destroyed the fertilizer in southern Kandahar province, returned the truck to the owner and compensated him for the fertilizer. The government of Afghanistan gave the coalition force permission in September 2009 to confiscate any supplies of ammonium nitrate fertilizers being kept or transported in the country; farmers are urged to use fertilizer containing urea nitrate instead. Separately, NATO said Friday that a local Afghan citizen turned over 68 Russian mortar grenades at a provincial reconstruction team compound in western Afghanistan. Since Oct. 1, about 150 Afghans have received cash rewards for providing information about weapons caches or tips leading to the recovery of multiple weapons, NATO said.
Experts: Watch lists are flawed tool in terror fight
LONDON (AP) — Around the world, watch lists are a key tool against terrorism — but highly imperfect. Experts say simple issues like fickle spelling and incomplete data, as well as deliberate deception and uncooperative countries, all make it possible for a determined terrorist like bomb suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab to slip across borders. British officials are proud of their list, which contains more than 1 million names, including that of Abdulmutallab. That didn’t stop the young Nigerian boarding a flight from Amsterdam to the United
States with explosives in his underwear — a stark reminder of the perils of flawed information-sharing and the limits of watch lists. “Lists are valuable in making sure governments around the world are able to track individuals,” said John Harrison, an aviation security specialist. “But you don’t want to put too much emphasis on these lists. It’s an overstatement to say: ’OK, now we are safe.”’ Analysts say human intelligence, information-sharing and data analysis are also vital to stopping terrorists, and Britain has announced an urgent review of its watch list system in the wake of the
Christmas Day attack over Detroit. The British list holds the names of everyone from suspected terrorists and radical clerics to wanted criminals and rejected visa applicants — like Abdulmutallab, who was added after being denied a student visa in May 2009 for listing the name of a bogus college on the application. The list is the centerpiece of a program called E-borders, which will eventually check all passengers traveling to or through Britain against the master list. Information comes from police, intelligence services and other sources and is held by the
U.K. Border Agency. Home Secretary Alan Johnson said this week that the list had led to almost 5,000 arrests since 2005 — mostly for crimes such as murder, rape and assault rather than terrorism — and prevented 65,000 people entering Britain in 2009. Alain Chouet, former chief of the security intelligence service at France’s counterintelligence agency, estimated that lists he saw when working in intelligence were only about “10 percent viable.” “The identity of people outside the European tradition is vague. People can change their names, and there is the problem of transcription into
European alphabets,” he said. He used the example of the name Mohamed, which can have different spellings in English, French or Polish. Even passport numbers are only partially viable since passports can be tampered with, or people can get passports from other countries. And some countries are more cooperative than others. European Union nations and close allies like the U.S. routinely share information. Around the world there are multiple — and often overlapping — watch lists. In addition to national lists, Interpol established a Terrorism Watch List in April 2002.
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CAIRO (AP) — Three suspects in a drive-by shooting that killed six Christians in southern Egypt surrendered to police Friday, while authorities faced mounting pressure to resolve the sectarian dispute in the tense community reeling from a bloody Coptic Christmas Eve attack. Egyptian security forces had blanketed the area between the village of Farshout and the town of Nag Hamadi, where the slayings occurred late Wednesday, blocking suspects from fleeing into nearby desert mountains, the state MENA news agency reported. The troops then flushed the men out of dense sugar cane fields they were hiding in, and forced them to surrender, the report said. In the Wednesday shooting in Nag Hamadi, just 40 miles north of the famed Luxor ruins, gunmen had opened fire on a crowd of worshippers leaving a church after mass for Coptic Orthodox Christmas Eve. Six Christians and a Muslim security guard died in a hale of bullets.
The attack was the worst to target Christians in nearly a decade, and shocked Egypt’s Christian community. Copts, who make up most of 8 million Christians in this country of 80 million people, celebrate Christmas according to the old, Julian calendar, on Jan. 7. The attack also underscored the government’s failure to address chronic sectarian strains in a society where religious radicalism is gaining ground. The Interior Ministry immediately called the shooting a revenge for the alleged November rape of a 12-year-old Muslim girl by a Christian man in the same town. On Thursday, thousands of angry Christians went on a rampage in Nag Hamadi following the funerals of the six, clashing with police and smashing ambulances and shop windows. A brief calm followed but evaporated by nightfall Friday, when some 200 Copts gathered outside the local church demanding revenge and criticizing authorities for failing to protect their community.