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Holding serveR-S Central’s volleyball team paid a visit to county rival East Rutherford Thursday

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Reports show economy still fragile

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Forest CityRandy StreetRhonda Powell

Lake LureJoan Foster

CaroleenSteve Hollifield

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By ALLISON FLYNNDaily Courier Staff Writer

SPINDALE — Saturday night marks the beginning of a new decade for The Foundation Performing Arts Center and the performance series on the campus of Isothermal Community College.

To celebrate, Foundation Director Russell Wicker said this year the series will have a “theme” — a first.

“It’s our all—American season,” Wicker said. “When we started planning a year ago this country was in turmoil, so we thought ‘Let’s do something that highlights what we have’ and started to choose artists who fit that bill.”

The first year a true season wasn’t planned, Wicker said, but Isothermal’s then—President, Dr. Bill Lewis, shared with Wicker that there was some money available from the Stonecutter Foundation. The North Carolina Symphony Pops and Doc Watson opened the season. The first truly

Please see Foundation, Page 6

By LARRY DALEDaily Courier Staff Writer

RUTHERFORDTON — Taking advantage of Rutherford County’s isothermal climate to grow crops year-round is the motivation for a hoop house building seminar this weekend.

The three-hour session Saturday, sponsored by Foothills Connect Business & Technology Center, will be taught by Dr. John Wilson,

from Black Mountain. The training class to build a simple PVC and plastic hoop house was limited to 30 students, and it is already full, but Foothills Connect Director Tim Will stressed that if there is a demand for the class, it will probably be held again.

Foothills Connect has been a leader in again

Please see Seminar, Page 3

By SCOTT BAUGHMANDaily Courier Staff Writer

SPINDALE — Now in its fifth year, the Spindale Fall Festival will officially begin on Saturday at 10 a.m. with the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Spindale House.

But this year’s event will also include a special sneak preview with a classic car drive-in at M Squared restaurant and street dance beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday. Streets from Spindale Drug Company to the L.A. Club also beginning at 6 p.m. Country music artist Ron Sheppard will perform, including a tribute to Conway Twitty.

“In our second year we wanted to honor all of our residents

Please see Spindale, Page 5

Contributed photoDr. Brett Parker, a history instructor at Isothermal Community College, adjusts the microphone on Thursday as dozens of students prepare to read the U.S. Constitution in honor of the 222nd anniver-sary of its signing.

Contributed photoThe North Carolina Symphony will make a return visit to The Foundation at ICC this season.

Constitution Day Observed

Contributed photoWorkers build a hoop house, a project that will be taught at a seminar in Rutherfordton this weekend.

Hoop house seminar on tap

The Foundation opens 1oth season

Hill has resigned charity position

RHI implements flu policy

Spindale is ready for festival

RUTHERFORDTON — Due to the ris-ing number of flu cases in the region and throughout North Carolina, Rutherford Hospital is asking the public to help prevent the spread of flu within the hospital by limit-ing visitation.n Children and teens are asked not to visit

the hospital at all, because of the high rates of H1N1 flu among younger people.n Adult visitors should be limited to the

patient’s immediate family or the patient’s

designated caregiver.n People who do not feel well should not

visit the hospital at all. n Those who do visit are asked to use good

cough etiquette – cough or sneeze into a tis-sue or into the elbow, not into the hand.n Wash hands thoroughly before and after

visiting.n The request also applies to pastors visiting

members of their faith community, except in end-of-life and critical situations.

By JEAN GORDONDaily Courier Staff Writer

FOREST CITY — Long-time Christmas Cheer director Janet Hill has resigned from that posi-tion and from her role as man-ager the Salvation Army thrift store in Forest City.

Hill said she felt there was a philosophical clash because she felt that money raised by Salvation Army in Rutherford County should stay in the county. But officials who formerly ran the Army’s facilities in Cleveland and Rutherford counties thought differently.

Hill managed the Christmas Cheer program for 12 years, each year seeing that thousands of country residents and children had a better Christmas, securing gifts and food for them through a network of volunteers she direct-ed. Her husband, Chuck, also served as chair of the Salvation Army’s Rutherford County unit for a number of years.

Last year, for example, Hill said 2,504 individuals were helped, of which 1,245 were children, Hill reported. The Christmas Cheer program also provided gifts for

Please see Hill, Page 6

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Carolina Wrestling Superstars presents Destruction on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the old Harris gym, featuring The WWF Superstar Demolition Ax. Doors open at 7 p.m. Bell time 8 p.m. For more information call 828-205-9374.

Black Pearls Farm in Bostic,

a non-profit Equine and CSA Learning Center, announces the following events:

Pumpkin carving contest — Oct. 21, 22 and 23, from 5 to 7 p.m., and Oct. 24, from noon to 4 p.m.

Open horse lessons — Saturdays beginning at 10 a.m., (call ahead)

Volunteers needed to help with Halloween preparations as well as the night of Haunted Farm, and a green house raising.

Contact Barbara Henwood at 245-0023.

Web site blackpearlsfarm.com.

M Squared Restaurant, located at 125 West Main St., Spindale., offers the following entertainment/events:

Sept. 26 — Mike Rodgers and Friends on the patio at 8 p.m.

Tapas Tuesday — with Alex Thompson on keyboard

Wednesday — Trivia 8 p.m., half price bottle of wine

Thursday — Seafood NightSunday Brunch and Bloody

Mary Bar (weekly)Web site www.msquaredres-

taurant.com.

Legal Grounds, 217 North Main St., Rutherfordton, offers the following entertainment:

Sept. 19 — ContagiousSept. 25 — Jackson CrossingSept. 26 — Dirty FarmWeb site www.legalgrounds.

net.

Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria, 115 W. Main St., Spindale, (no cover charge) announces the fol-lowing entertainment:

Sept. 18 — Brittany Reilly & The Almost Acoustic Band

Sept. 19 — Jef Chandler BandSept. 25 — West End String

BandSept. 26 — Johnson’s Cross

RoadWeb site www.barleystaproom.

com.

Live music is played every Friday and Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. at Jake’s Barbecue (the former Golden Valley Music Park). Karaoke every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Loud & Proud Band plays on Fridays, and the Lonesome Road Band on Saturdays. For more information call 248-2223. Jake’s is located

at 136 Music Row, Bostic.

Club L.A. is a private club for members and guests, located at 319 W. Main St., Spindale. Admission — members free, guest $5. Saturdays from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. Each Thursday is ladies’ night and Karaoke from 8 to 11 p.m. Shagging every Friday night from 8 to 11 p.m.

Wagon Wheel Country &

Western Dance Club, W.E. Padgett Rd., Ellenboro area, hosts the following entertain-ment:

Sept. 19 — Broken Axle Band, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission $5. Concessions, game room, family entertain-ment. Dance lessons every Tuesday night from 7:30 to 10, $3 per person.

Web site www.rfci.net/wag-wheel.

Max Cruise (Ron McKinney) performs every Saturday from noon to 3 p.m., at 57 Alpha Café, Rutherford County Airport. Weather permitting.

Union Mills Learning Center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings to assist the community with its computer and printing needs. The gym-nasium is also open Saturdays at 4 p.m. for pick-up basketball games and shoot-arounds.

Web site unionmillslearning-center.org.

Larry Hill will be in concert Saturday, Sept. 19, at Chesnee Gospel Music Center. Music begins at 7 p.m. Concessions available at 5:30 p.m. Hot dogs will be sold this weekend. The center is located on Greenlake Rd., Chesnee, S.C. Call 828-223-1514 for more informa-tion.

The Hemphills will be in con-cert Sunday, Sept. 20, at South Marion Penecostal Holiness Church. Singing begins at 10:45 a.m. The church is located on Parker’s Chapel Rd., Marion. For information or directions, call 287-7800 or 289-4237.

Off the Beaded Path, located at 120B West Trade St., Forest City, offers Try-it-Tuesdays (every Tuesday) which features brief jewelry-making demos. The following classes are also avail-able:

Sept. 19 — Wire Crochet Bracelet, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sept. 21 — Bead Knitted Scarf, 6 to 8 p.m.

Sept. 24 — Autumn Splendor

Bracelet, 6 to 8 p.m.Sept. 28 — Advanced Viking

Knit 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Sept. 29 — Christmas Earring

Extravaganza, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Web site offthebeadedpath-

beadstore.com.

Next Level Gamez, 118 E. Main St., Forest City, offers:

Tuesdays — Magic the Gathering League, 4 to 8 p.m.

Wednesdays — New com-ic books arrive, Star Wars Miniatures, 6 to 9 p.m.

Thursdays — Dungeons & Dragons, 5 to 8 p.m.

Fridays — Friday Night Magic starts at 4:30 p.m.

Saturdays — Magic the Gather-ing tournament from 1 to 5 p.m.

Web site nextlevelgamez.com.

Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy has set the date for the 9th Annual Conservation Celebration, Saturday, Sept. 26, at Taylor Ranch (between Fletcher and Fairview off of Cane Creek Rd.). Silent auction, ranch tours, jazz, and a brief film about the saving of World’s Edge (a 1,600 acre tract in Hickory Nut Gorge conserved in 1995 that adjoins Chimney Rock State Park). The CMLC is locat-ed in Hendersonville. For more information call 8280-697-5777 or email info@carolinamoun-tain.org.

Equestrian fall ride: Broad River Green Equestrian Fall Color Ride; Saturday, Oct. 10, starting at 9 a.m., registration required by Oct. 6 (in order for lunches to be prepared). Guided tour along the banks of the Broad river. For more information or to register, call 704-434-2357 or via email kduren@broadrivergreenway.com.

Comedian James Gregory will perform live at the Mid City Shrine Club on Friday, Oct. 2. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 per per-son. All proceeds will ben-efit the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. Mid City Shrine Club is located on Hwy. 129, Lyman, S.C. For more information call 864-439-6988.

The 62nd Annual Craft Fair

of the Southern Highlands will be held Oct. 15-18, at the Asheville Civic Center, 87 Haywood St., downtown Asheville. Hours — Thursday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission for adults $7, chil-dren under 12 free.

At Your Leisure

CHIMNEY ROCK — Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is hosting its inaugural “Flock to the Rock,” a weekend of birding programs, walks and workshops on Saturday and Sunday.

“We’re very excited about this new event,” said PR and Events Manager Meghan Rogers. She added, “There’s really something for everyone from avid birders to people just wanting to learn a little more about the world of birds.”

The weekend will feature guided birding walks with local ornithologist Simon Thompson, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited and Bird Ventures. Also, a variety of workshops will be held with area birding experts, and non-releasable birds of prey will be visiting from the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Georgia.

Chimney Rock is also partnering with Global Arts Alliance to bring a 1st edition showing of John James Audubon’s watercolors. The exhibit and discussion is set for Saturday at 11 a.m., and attendees will also learn more about the artist and the importance of his works.

Area birding organizations will also be sharing information about their clubs and work in the bird-ing community.

Chimney Rock is an official site on the N.C. Birding Trail which opened in the mountains region this summer.

Agenda for weekend — Saturday, Sept. 199 a.m. – General Birding Walk on the Hickory Nut Falls

trail. (2 hours)11 a.m. – John James Audubon Exhibit and Discussion

in The Classroom on the Meadows. Very special one-of-a-kind opportunity to see 1st edition watercolors by Audubon depicting the “Birds of America.” (1½ hours)

Noon – Non-Releasable Birds of Prey from the Chattahoochee Nature Center Viewing in the top parking lot near the Tunnel .entrance. (15-20 minutes)

1 p.m. – Non-Releasable Birds of Prey from the Chattahoochee Nature Center Viewing in the top parking lot near the Tunnel Entrance. (15-20 minutes)

2 p.m. – Non-Releasable Birds of Prey from the Chattahoochee Nature Center Viewing in the top parking lot near the Tunnel Entrance. (15-20 minutes)

2 p.m. – Hawk Watch on the Chimney. Participants will watch for the many species of hawks migrating over the Park. (1 to 1½ hours)

3 p.m. – Non-Releasable Birds of Prey from the Chattahoochee Nature Center Viewing in the top parking lot near the Tunnel Entrance. (15-20 minutes)

4 p.m. – Beginner Birding in The Classroom on the Meadows. A family-friendly program on how to identify birds using the common guidebooks. (1 hour)

Sunday, Sept. 209 a.m. – General Birding Walk on the Hickory Nut Falls

trail. (2 hours)10 a.m. – Non-Releasable Birds of Prey from the

Chattahoochee Nature Center Viewing in the top parking lot near the Tunnel Entrance. (15-20 minutes)

11 a.m. – Bird Photography Workshop in The Classroom on the Meadows. Participants will learn the tricks of the trade in photographing birds. (1 hour in classroom, 1 hour in field)

11 a.m. – Non-Releasable Birds of Prey from the Chattahoochee Nature Center Viewing in the top parking lot near the Tunnel Entrance. (15-20 minutes)

Noon – Non-Releasable Birds of Prey from the Chattahoochee Nature Center Viewing in the top parking lot near the Tunnel Entrance. (15-20 minutes)

1 p.m. – For the Birds Workshop in The Classroom on the Meadows. Attendees will learn what to feed, what types of shelter to provide and how to attract birds. (1 to 1½ hours)

2 p.m. – Hawk Watch on the Chimney. Participants will watch for the many species of hawks migrating over the Park. (1 to 1½ hours)

4 p.m. – Binoculars-How to Choose and How to Use in The Classroom on the Meadows. (1 to 1½ hours)

Park hosting Flock to the Rock this week

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Sheriff’s Reportsn The Rutherford County Sheriff’s

Office responded to 165 E-911 calls Wednesday.n Daniel Dewayne Lovelace report-

ed the theft of a laptop computer and tools.n Antonio Ramerez reported the

theft of a moped.

Rutherfordtonn The Rutherfordton Police

Department responded to 29 E-911 calls Wednesday.

Spindalen The Spindale Police Department

responded to 12 E-911 calls Wednesday.

Lake Luren The Lake Lure Police

Department responded to two E-911 calls Wednesday.

Forest Cityn The Forest City Police

Department responded to 68 E-911 calls Wednesday.

n An employee of Zaxby’s, on Plaza Drive, Forest City, reported an inci-dent of indecent exposure.n An officer of the Forest City

Police Department reported an inci-dent of larceny of road signs.n Carla Thompson reported an

incident of breaking and entering and larceny.n An employee of Pruitt Funeral

Home reported a larceny.n Randolph McCravy reported a

larceny.

Arrestsn Elijah Thaddeus Edgerton, 21,

of Jericho Drive, Rutherfordton; charged with second-degree trespass-ing; released on a written promise to appear. (FCPD)n John Buren Queen. 32, of 138

Whitesides Rd.; charged with misde-meanor probation violation; placed under an $8,000 secured bond. (Probation)n Teddy George Messer, 37, of 491

Webb Rd.; charged with two counts of misdemeanor probation violation; placed under a $20,000 secured

bond. (Probation)n Mary Alice Lovelace, 58, of 162

Ruby Drive; charged with assault and battery, second-degree trespass-ing and simple assault; released on a written promise to appear. (RCSD)n Daniel Dwayne Lovelace, 31, of

162 Ruby Drive; charged with assault on a female; placed under a 48-hour hold. (RCSD)n Ashley Nichole White, 26, of 156

Ruby Drive; charged with assault on a female; released on a written prom-ise to appear. (RCSD)n Joseph Shawn Padgett, 43, of 749

Painters Gap Rd.; charged with inju-ry to personal property; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (RCSD)n Maria Neira, 29, of 180 River

Rd.; charged with assault and bat-tery; released on an unsecured bond. (RCSD)n James Ricky Hamrick, 47,

of 110 Evergreen Lane, Apt. 1, Rutherfordton; charged with aid and abet violation of a domestic violence protective order; placed under a 48-hour hold. (RPD)n Sylvia Kay Hargett, 36, of

110 Evergreen Lane, Apt. 1, Rutherfordton; charged with viola-tion of domestic violence protective order; placed under a 48-hour hold. (RPD)n Alfred Taylor Allison, 58, of 127

Gabriel St., Rutherfordton; charged with driving while impaired and driving while license revoked; no bond listed. (RPD)

EMS/Rescuen The Rutherford County EMS

responded to 28 E-911 calls Wednesday.

n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue respond-ed to 16 E-911 calls Wednesday.

Fire Callsn Chimney Rock firefighters

responded to a vehicle fire, assisted by Lake Lure and Bills Creek fire-fighters.n Ellenboro firefighters responded

to a power line fire.n Forest City firefighters responded

to a motor vehicle crash.n Hudlow firefighters responded to

a motor vehicle crash.

Police Notesmaking farming a viable economic venture in the county, and Will on Thursday noted that using hoop houses to extend the growing season is the next step in boosting agricul-tural income.

Foothills Connect pioneered sell-ing Rutherford County produce to chefs in Charlotte using the Internet, and Will said there now is another dimension to that huge Charlotte market.

“We’ve proven our point over the last few years that we can compete on a wholesale level with the res-taurants,” he said. “Through those contacts in Charlotte we have met individuals now in various parts of this large metropolitan area, and last Friday we made the decision, after doing some experiments, to start sell-ing to a group of ladies in Ballantyne, about 30 of them.

“We’re dropping off 30 boxes of food at one location, a lady’s house. She is going to be the ‘hostess.’ She had met Kirk Wilson (Farm Fresh manager at Foothills Connect) in downtown Charlotte, on the corner of Trade and Tryon, where we’ve been every Wednesday for the past year, just hoping for this to occur, that people would sample the quality of the food, and say, ‘How can I get this in my house?’

“So, obviously, then, this is a huge market we’re just now tapping. And we’re calling it a virtual farmers mar-ket, where the people go online and select the food they want, delivered to a central location that we agree upon.”

The demand for such a market among individuals, in addition res-taurants, was amply demonstrated when the announcement of the new program was made.

“This resulted in the largest order to date in three years of the pro-gram,” Will said, “and that order came about in less than 24 hours from the time we made the decision. So if you are a marketing guy, that tells you volumes about how big of a market is out there and how ready they are. No one questioned us about the price.

“Everyone has been raving about the quality of the food, because gen-erally our farmers don’t pick it until it has been ordered, which is a vast difference from buying in a grocery

store, where, by definition, it’s been about two weeks in transit.”

But, by the same token, the imme-diate demand was a reminder that farmers have to be ready to meet that demand during what is traditionally an off-season for agricultural prod-ucts. The hoop house construction seminar, therefore, is ideally timed.

“So we’re going to continue down this road,” Will said, “but that market is going to be a 12-month market. And we found out from our chefs last year that the chefs buy more food between October and February than they do during the summer. So we’ve been encouraging farmers to extend the growing season by constructing inexpensive, simple hoop houses that will allow them to grow, in a protect-ed manner, all year round so we can satisfy this demand for fresh food.

“Well, in that regard, we came into contact with a very interesting man in Black Mountain, by the name of Dr. John Wilson. Dr. Wilson was a pediatrician who retired at 65. He is now 94. And for the last 30 years he has gone from the Philippines to Bolivia showing economically stressed people how to harvest when the season makes food short, so they can gain a higher price on the mar-ket.

“And Dr. Wilson is also in charge of a half dozen community gardens that dot Black Mountain, where he teach-es people to grow their own food. And he has devised a very simple and inexpensive hoop house that we will be building on Saturday morn-ing at 8:30. And it is likely, if we get some demand, we’ll be holding these classes again.

Anyone interested in attending a hoop house building workshop in the future is asked to contact Anna Levitsky at Foothills Connect at 288-1650 or at ffmanalyst@foothillscon-nect.com

Contact Dale via e-mail at ldale@thedigi-talcourier.com

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We are sorry to see that Janet Hill has resigned after 12 years as director of the local

Christmas Cheer program in a dis-agreement with Salvation Army offi-cials.

Hill, who breathed life into the pro-gram in 1997, also transformed the Army’s thrift store from a small Trade Street shop into a mega-store on Withrow Road.

With the help of hundreds of volun-teers, Hill saw to it that thousands of Rutherford County residents had a bet-ter holiday season.

Her argument with Salvation Army officials in Cleveland County was that the money she raised in Rutherford County should stay here. The profes-sional Salvation Army official formerly in charge thought differently.

We owe Mrs. Hill a tremendous round of applause for her dedicated and tire-less efforts. One way to honor her is to ensure that Christmas Cheer remains a vital program.

Our Views

Our hats are off to Janet Hill

Our readers’ viewsVengeance is atthe base of it all

To the editor:Sam Ayers is always nice to

read, since first he’s a fellow marine, and second, he can tell us about history from his own experience.

However, using the Bible to justify government programs for health care or any form of wealth redistribution actually runs con-trary to biblical moral teachings.

Most people turn to Romans 13 in which everyone is asked to be subject to the higher powers, but Paul limits the range of pow-ers given to those higher pow-ers. They are called a “terror to evil works”. Nothing there about redistributing wealth in the form of welfare, nothing about nation-al health care or even govern-ment welfare.

The higher powers “wield the sword” and they “execute wrath upon him that doeth evil”. Further, “for this cause ye pay tribute also”. For what cause? vengence, eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth, compensation when one citizen harms another citizen.

As verse 4 points out the gov-ernment is “a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil”.

That is to say, police power. No mention of wealth redistribution for charitable purposes.

In fact, Paul admonishes the people in the previous chap-ter, Romans 12:19 not to seek vengeance in any way. Notice that Paul includes all acts of charitable welfare apart from the “higher powers”:

“If thine enemy hunger, feed

him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good”.

It is only then that Paul describes the limited power of the higher powers as that of vengeance. As Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. wrote in his treatise on the common law, the law evolved to control and regulate vengeance. It was not to interfere with the everyday affairs of citi-zens except in acts of direct viola-tion of rights.

“Due process” in our Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments is relat-ed, as Justice Joseph Story writes in his “Commentaries”, to Magna Carta:

“no man shall be arrested, nor imprisoned, nor banished, nor deprived of life, &c., but by the judgement of his peers, or by the law of the land”

Justice Story writes that this is “trial by the country” or trial by jury. For a biblical parallel to this, read Matthew 18 and 1 Corinthians chapter 6. The terms “judgement of his peers” and “law of the land” suggest alternate forms of judgement, but Both the apostle Paul and Jesus advocate settlement out of court first, with “higher powers” as a last resort, corresponding to the statement in Magna Carta.

Should Mr. Ayers seek to extend the welfare clause of the Constitution to include redistrib-uted wealth for any purpose oth-er than execution of vengeance, and use the Bible as justification, he should note that “the people”, biblically are told never to exe-cute vengeance or seek to control

the wealth of others by use of force.

That, even in Romans 13, is limited only to punishment for direct vengeance concerning spe-cific violations. For that purpose, says Paul, we are to pay tribute to whom tribute is due.

Ralph HaulkForest City

Appreciates honesty from letter writer

To the editor: At last someone has been hon-

est in their opinion for not liking our President.

In a recent letter to The Daily Courier a writer stated they did not feel comfortable with him.

The writer stated that it was not his party or his color but I am confused about what it could be. Maybe it is his choice of ties or something else about his personal appearance.

Anyhow, I take their word on whatever it is they don’t feel com-fortable with.

However, It seems to me that most of our President’s opposi-tion is not this honest. I think it is a combination or him being a Democrat and being black that is their main reason for not sup-porting him. If these are the rea-sons, they should say so and stop acting like the world is going to end if he gets something passed. Some of his ideas will help all of us and they are only cutting off their noses to spite their face when they oppose our President on every issue.

W.J. HollifieldForest City

Pretzel pounder takes charge of a fitness groupThis semester at my church

I’ve got a lot going on when it comes to Wednesday nights.

First of all, it is Christmas season already as far as our church choir is concerned so we’re hitting the music pretty hard and heavy to get ready.

Also, Meda and I were hon-ored to have been asked to help lead small group Bible studies for our youth group. I’ve led small groups before and this one doesn’t seem to take as much prep for me as they used to require. I’m not sure if that means I’m get-ting better at it or just not taking it as seriously, but our youth minister Chad Dillard does a good job of helping us get set up and prepared each week.

But the bigger deal — at least as far as preparation and impact on me person-ally goes — is that we started First Place 4 Health this past Wednesday as well. For those who don’t know, First Place 4 Health is a Christ-centered fitness program.

This is the second time I’ve been through a 12-week

course with the program, but it is the first time that I’m the leader.

Yep, I’m in charge. Now before I deal with the inevi-table “What were they think-ing?” remarks in regard to putting me in charge, let me just say that I really felt like it was time for me to lead a course and a group like this. I enjoyed the First Place pro-gram that we did at Adaville church last year and lost a little weight.

But the thing that made me want to really step up and do a good job as leader this time is the way the program has changed a bit.

Previous incarnations of First Place (which has been around in some form or another since 1981) were more focused on the physi-

cal weight loss aspect of the course. And it has the reputation as being, “the Christian weight loss pro-gram” out there amongst ministry officials.

But the latest version, now called “First Place 4 Health” with emphasis on the “4” being there in the name, is more about total wellness and putting Christ first in your life.

The theory is if you can get Christ to be where he should be, the rest of the stuff — like emotional health and weight loss — will take care of itself.

We had ten members show up at our first meeting on Wednesday, and I’m proud to say that nobody looked too bored and everyone seemed to be really into the program. I think it has the potential to be life changing for most of those involved, including myself.

There is some worry in my mind about what kind of food I’ll be eating and how much of it.

But when I look back at the

way I sometimes cram down a few cheeseburgers, con-sume a pile of nachos with cheese and pound back a bag of Combos (those are pretzels stuffed with cheese for those who don’t know) I realize that I probably haven’t been taking very good care of this body.

And I know that my body is a temple, and it belongs to someone else... so why don’t I do a better job of maintain-ing it?

Also, as a computer geek of sorts (the ultra-geeky sort) I also know the time honored principle of “Garbage in, Garbage out” is just as true with food as it is with data. I know that some of the ham-burger meat that I eat from fast food joints is really just a kind of “filler” beef.

And the processed cheese in those nachos and Combos probably isn’t as good as the cheese I get form the super-market.

But the real eye-opener for me on my diet versus weight management and blood chemistry issues came when

I was studying for the first session of our group.

In order to gain a pound of fat — now this means a pound of pure fat, not just gaining a pound — one has to eat about 3,500 calo-ries. And for it to be stored like that, you’d have to eat 3,500 calories OVER AND ABOVE what you need on a daily nutritional basis. So, for the average American, that means you’d have to eat 5,500 calories in one day. That’s a WHOLE lot of food. So, what that means for most of us is when we gain weight quickly it is probably not pure fat.

And keep in mind the con-verse is also true. If you want to lose a pound of fat, you’ll have to burn 3,500 calories over and above what you take in during your daily diet in exercise.

Sounds like a lot of exer-cise, eh? But I know that I don’t have to focus on losing pure fat to get better physi-cally fit and that I’m not going to go it alone.

And that’s some good news.

Scott Baughman

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Rhonda PowellRhonda Ingle Powell, 43,

of 623 Kelly Rd., Forest City, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009 at Rutherford Hospital.

She was a daughter of Jerry and Helen Ingle of Forest City.

She was a member of New Harvest Church.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her hus-band, David Powell; two daughters, Kellie Powell and Kaitlin “Katie” Powell, both of the home; a brother, Mark Ingle of Forest City; and her grandmother, Geneva Ingle of Henrietta; one nephew and several nieces.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Cedar Grove United Methodist Church cemetery. The Rev. Ronnie Robbins will officiate. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Washburn & Dorsey Funeral Home.

At other times, the family will gather at the Powell resi-dence, 623 Kelly Rd., Forest City.

A memorial fund has been set up in memory of Rhonda, and donations may be direct-ed to David Powell, 623 Kelly Rd., Forest City, NC 28043.

Online condolences www.wash-burndorsey.com.

Johnny PhillipsJohnny S. Phillips, 83, of

2497 Harris-Henrietta Rd., Henrietta, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Arrangements are incom-plete and will be announced by Harrelson Funeral Home.

Steve HollifieldSteve Hollifield, 66, of

Caroleen, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.

He was a son of the late Ralph Hollifield and Faye Stephens Hollifield.

He served in the Army and worked 28 years for Duke Energy in maintenance.

Survivors include his wife, Joan Hollifield; one daugh-ter, Stephenie Hollifield; one son, Brian Hollifield; and one brother, Jerry Hollifield, all of Forest City; four grand-children; one great-grand-child; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Caroleen-Henrietta Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Sexton officiat-ing. The family will greet friends after the service.

At other times the fam-ily will gather at 148 Trojan Lane, Forest City.

In lieu of flowers, memori-als may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the family.

Online condolences www.harrel-sonfuneralhome.com.

Joan FosterJoan Jackson Foster, 75, of

Lake Lure, died on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 at Rutherford Hospital.

Born in the Sunnyview Community of Polk County, she was a daughter of the

late Bill and Annie Wilson Jackson, and the widow of Johnny Foster.

She worked as a waitress.She is survived by a son,

Barney Foster of Forest City; a sister, Kathleen Maney of Rutherfordton; three broth-ers, Billy Glenn Jackson of Marion, J.L. Jackson of Mill Spring, and Clarence Jackson of California; and three grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Crowe’s Mortuary. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday at Chimney Rock Baptist Church with the Rev. Gene Daggerhart officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Chimney Rock Baptist Church in Lake Lure.

Online condolences crowemortu-ary.com.

Randy StreetRandy Loyd Street, 54, of

Forest City, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009 in Gastonia.

Arrangements are incom-plete and will be announced by Harrelson Funeral Home.

Mavis BurginMavis Burgin, 85, of

Spindale, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009 at Hospice House in Forest City.

A native of Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Jay and Emma McDaniel Nix.

She was a homemaker and a member of Spencer Baptist Church, Spindale.

She is survived by her hus-band of 60 years, William Jennings Burgin of the home; two sons, Robert Burgin of Rocky Mount, and Russell Burgin of Salisbury; two sisters, Doris Smith of Spindale, and Connie Poteat of Marion; two broth-ers, John Nix of Charlotte, and Marshall Nix of Rutherfordton; three grand-children and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Bruce Caldwell and Billy Vaughn officiating. Visitation will follow the service. Burial will in the Sunset Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memo-rials may be made to The Church of The Exceptional, US Hwy, 221, Henrietta, NC 28076.

Online condolences www.crowemortuary.com.

Mary TraversNEW YORK (AP) — Mary

Travers, part of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, which used tranquil harmonies to convey the angst and tur-moil of the Vietnam anti-war movement, racial discrimi-nation and more, died after a yearslong battle with leuke-mia. She was 72.

Though their music sound-ed serene, Peter, Paul and Mary represented the frus-tration and upheaval of the 1960s, as a generation of liberal activists used their music not only to protest political policies, but also to spark social change.

Bandmate Peter Yarrow said that in her final months, Travers handled her declin-ing health with bravery and generosity, showing her love to friends and family “with great dignity and without restraint.”

Noel “Paul” Stookey, the trio’s other member, praised Travers for her inspiring activism, “especially in her defense of the defenseless.”

Their beatnik look — a tall blonde flanked by a pair of goateed guitarists — was a part of their initial appeal.

The trio mingled their music with liberal poli-tics, both onstage and off. Their version of “If I Had a Hammer” became an anthem for racial equality. Other hits included “Lemon Tree,” ‘’Leaving on a Jet Plane” and “Puff (The Magic Dragon).”

The group collected five Grammy Awards.

Monte ClarkDETROIT (AP) — Monte

Clark, who coached the Detroit Lions for seven years and led them to the playoffs in 1982 and 1983, has died. He was 72.

Clark was the offensive line coach for the Miami Dolphins team that went

17-0 in 1972. He became the Lions’ coach in 1978.

Henry GibsonLOS ANGELES (AP) —

Henry Gibson, the veteran comic character actor best known for his role reciting offbeat poetry on “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In,” has died. He was 73.

After serving in the Air Force and studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, Gibson — born James Bateman in Germantown, Pa., in 1935 — created his Henry Gibson comic per-sona, a pun on playwright Henrik Ibsen’s name, while working as a theater actor in New York. For three seasons on “Laugh-In,” he delivered satirical poems while grip-ping a giant flower.

After “Laugh-In,” Gibson went on to appear in several films, including The Long Goodbye and Nashville, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. His most memorable roles included playing the menacing neigh-bor opposite Tom Hanks in The ‘Burbs, the befuddled priest in Wedding Crashers and voicing Wilbur the Pig in the animated Charlotte’s Web.

His recent work included playing cantankerous Judge Clarence Brown on ABC’s “Boston Legal” for five sea-sons.

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who were age 100 or older,” said event coordinator Ann Howard. “And then we also had a year to honor our veterans. But this year our big event is the unveiling of Robin Lattimore’s new his-torical book on the history of Spindale — ‘Spindale: the Story of a Southern Textile Town’ will be available to purchase and Robin will talk about it on Friday night and a little on Saturday.”

Event organizers hope inter-est in the book will help spark interest in Spindale’s history. And they’re planning to have a fundraiser for the historical room at the Spindale House.

The vocalist for the sing-ing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” will be Avery Hodge.

“She’s a wonderful little girl who also dances and has, even though she is only 8-years-old, already been to the White House due to her talents,” said Howard. “We’re very glad to have her sing again this year.”

Vendors for this year’s Fall Festival will be set up on Main Street, instead of set-ting up inside the gym as in past festivals. Following Hodge’s song, Spindale Mayor Mickey Bland will give an address on the town and the festival. Event coordinator Brenda Watson will speak about the festival’s history and the fundraising efforts and will be followed by Lattimore who will address his book again.

At 10:30 a.m. a barber-shop quartet named The Silvertones will perform. A group of volunteers from the Senior Center will present a variety show — with acts that tell jokes, dance and sing — from 11 a.m. to noon.

Ray Rice and his martial arts students will present a demonstration at 1 p.m. The Praise in Motion dance team and band from Spindale United Methodist Church will perform at 2 p.m. At 2:30 p.m. Tony Buchette will sing and at 3 p.m. the Libery Church handbell choir will perform. A group from the Dancing Stars Studio will perform from 3:30 to 4 p.m.

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

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FOREST CITY — Mount-ain Valleys Resource Conservation and Develop-ment, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, announces that it will be offering funding to Western North Carolina farmers inter-ested in generating renewable energy on their farms.

Wind, solar or hydro-pow-ered projects will be installed and connected to the elec-trical grid in Madison, Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford and Cleveland counties.

North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund has provided up to $10,000 in 50 percent cost share funds for each project.

Farms that once had tobac-co allotments will be given priority.

In addition to grant fund-ing, participants can expect to receive a 30 percent feder-al tax credit and a 35 percent state tax credit.

More information on these tax incentives can be found at http://www.dsireusa.org/. By helping to get alternative energy systems installed we hope to promote economic development, conserve non-renewable resources and pre-serve farms.

Grant information and application can be found online at http://www.moun-tainvalleysrcd.org/7.html or by calling 828-649-3313, ext 5.

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Mavis Burgin Mavis Burgin, 85, of Spindale,

died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009 at Hospice House. A native of Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Jay and Emma McDaniel Nix. She was a homemaker, avid quil-ter and a member of Spencer Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Voy, Bill and Steve Nix.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, William Jennings Burgin of the home; two sons, Robert Burgin and wife, Linda Willis of Rocky Mount and Russell Burgin and wife, Becky of Salisbury, NC; two sisters, Doris Smith of Spindale and Connie Poteat of Marion; two brothers, John Nix of Charlotte and Marshall Nix of Rutherfordton; three grandchil-dren, Jeremy Burgin and wife, Heather of Holly Springs, NC, Leah Burgin of Raleigh, NC, and Monica Burgin of Washing-ton, DC; two great grandchil-dren, Aaron Jennings Burgin and Andrew Myers Burgin of Holly Springs, NC.

Funeral services will be con-ducted 2 PM Saturday, Septem-ber 19, 2009 at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Bruce Caldwell and Billy Vaughn officiating. Visitation for fam-ily and friends will follow the service. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Church Of The Exceptional – US Hwy 221, Henrietta, NC 28076.

Online condolences may be made at :

www.crowemortuary.comPaid obit

Steve Hollifield

Steve Hollifield, age 66, of Caroleen, NC, died on Wednes-day, September 16, 2009.

Steve was born January 24, 1943 to the late Ralph Hollifield and Faye Stephens Hollifield. He served our country in the US Army and worked 28 years for Duke Energy in maintenance. He enjoyed collecting guns and knives and outdoor activities.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Tuller and by one great-grandson.

Survivors include his wife, Joan Hollifield; one daughter, Stephenie Hollifield; one son, Brian Hollifield; one brother, Jerry Hollifield and his wife, Doreen, all of Forest City. He is also survived by four grand-children, Tiffanie Spears, Tyler Spears, Brent Hollifield and Kelsey Hollifield; one great grandchild, Kadyn Spears and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Satur-day, September 19, 2009 in the Caroleen-Henrietta Cemetery with Reverend Wayne Sexton officiating. The family will greet friends after the ser-vice. At other times the family will be gathered at 148 Trojan Lane, Forest City.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the family.

An online guest registry is available at:

www.harrelsonfuneralhome.comPaid obit

John Bruce Neal

John Bruce Neal, age 64, of Hickory, NC and a former resident of Forest City, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Hospice of Catawba County.

A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Robert Burgin Neal and Josephine Tucker Neal and was a member of First Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school for many years.

Mr. Neal received a BS Degree in Education from Wake Forest University in 1967, and also a Masters Degree in History in 1971. He later received his EdS in Public Administration, and a Masters Degree in Public Education.

He was employed by the Rutherford County School System where he served as prin-cipal at Oakland Elementary, Carver School and retired as the principal of Dunbar Elementary School in 1995.

He served as the former President of The Rutherford County Principals Association; and former member of the Forest City Kiwanis Club.

Following his retirement he began a second career as an over the road truck driver for sev-eral local trucking companies including Ozark Motor Lines, Houser Trucking and Schneider Trucking.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Reece Neal of the home; two sons, John Neal and wife, Karen and their children, Alexandra, Emma and Anna of Forest City and Robert Burgin Neal and wife, Cheryl and their son, Burgin of Fort Myers, FL; a daughter, Elizabeth Neal Danner and husband, Craig and their daughter, Josephine of Greens-boro; a sister, Margaret Ann Hamrick and husband, Dr. John Hamrick of Shelby; several nieces and nephews and special friends, Tim and Connie Starnes of Hickory and Lois Huskey of Forest City.

Funeral services will be held Two o’clock Friday, September 18, 2009 in the First Baptist Church, Forest City with Dr. Barry Keys officiating. Inter-ment will follow in the Cool Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from six until eight o’clock Thursday at The Padgett and King Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.

The family will be at the home of a son, John Neal, 241 Eliza-beth Avenue, Forest City.

The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com

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senior citizens and inmates at the Rutherford County Detention Facility and North Carolina Department of Correction.

In addition, Mrs. Hill took a floun-dering thrift store and make it one of the top facilities in the county.

The Salvation Army has changed leaders in the Cleveland County and promised Thursday that they will work to make the Christmas Cheer program and the thrift store as suc-cessful as it was during Mrs. Hill’s tenure.

Salvation Army’s Corps Officers Sgts. Ken and Ann Bennett, formerly of Seneca, S.C., have been named directors of the Salvation Army here and in Cleveland County, replacing Sgt. Charles Simmons.

A Christmas Cheer Center direc-tor/representative from Rutherford County will be named in the near future, the Bennetts said, and Annie Elrod-Oberle is the social services

administrator for Rutherford and Cleveland counties.

Early speculation is the needs of Rutherford County’s children and families will be greater than ever and the success of the cheer center will again depend on the volunteers and the center’s staff.

The Bennetts agree the needs could be higher in 2009 because of the economy.

“We know our job is cut out for us,” Ann Bennett said. “We know we are the new faces in town.” The couple agreed the commitment for the Salvation Army and Christmas Cheer in Rutherford County, is very strong. “We are a people of integrity,” they said.

“We want to help build the com-munity back,” Bennett said, regarding leadership change since Hill’s resigna-tion.

The Bennetts said the legacy of the successful Christmas Cheer Center here will continue. “We will keep it going,” she said.

“There is a great legacy from this Christmas Cheer Center and we will keep it going,” the Bennetts said.

“We need suggestions for volun-teers,” they added.

United Way Executive Director Faye Hassell met with the Bennetts Wednesday, promising the ongoing cooperation of United Way. Hassell has a long history of working with the Christmas Cheer for many years and helped resurrect the program when it was faltering several years ago. “It is time to get ready for Christmas Cheer,” Hassell said. “We hope there are enough veteran volunteers over there. We will do what we’ve got to do.

“The goal, all the time, is about try-ing to help the neediest of the needy,” Hassell added.

“We will meet the needs of children and senior adults. They will have a nice Christmas meal,” she continued. “We want to see the continued success of Salvation Army and we all rally around the volunteers.

“This has been one of the most suc-cessful anywhere and it will contin-ue,” Hassell added.

Contact Gordon via e-mail at jgordon@the-digitalcourier.com.

planned season, Wicker said, was in 2000—2001.

During the 10 years Wicker said there has been an eclectic mix of performances — from names like Watson and Loretta Lynn and Merle Haggard, Kathy Mattea, Ray Price as well as tribute bands to Lynrd Skynrd and Pink Floyd.

In the beginning, the Rutherford County Community Concert Association was in full swing and Wicker said The Foundation’s series had to find its niche.

“We tried different things to see what people wanted,” he said.

What was discovered was that coun-try and nostalgia music — music from the 1950s and 60s — were the most popular.

That’s not to say world music and dance performances didn’t work.

“The River North Chicago, a dance company — people talked about that show for years,” Wicker said.

“We’re starting to do a blend,” he said. “The first few years were quite difficult.”

Just as the series was getting off the ground in the 2001—2002 season, tragedy struck.

“Ricky Skaggs was set to perform Sept. 13, and then Sept. 11 happened,” Wicker said. “And nobody went any-where for about six months. We had to rebuild and reestablish an audience and our place.”

But, the economic recession meant last season was also difficult, Wicker said.

“Last year was tough — we lost

money,” he said. This year, Wicker is optimistic. “I think we have a great season,” he

said. “We have Doc Watson coming Nov 7, almost exactly 10 years since he opened here. We really wanted him back because we don’t know how many more years he’ll be performing.

“I think Ronnie Milsap has the greatest potential — I think it will sell the most tickets.”

While people are still being conser-vative with their money, Wicker said series ticket sales stayed pretty flat.

“I think that’s a very positive response,” he said.

Keeping quality performances at a reasonable price was at the forefront of planning this season.

“I negotiated very hard on pricing,” he said. “If I didn’t get the price I wanted, I moved on.”

When The Foundation was built, Wicker said, one of the best moves made was to make the building a per-forming arts and conference center.

“Easily the first three years the con-ference facility helped offset expenses here,” he said. “We’re just getting to the point in the last three to four years where income from both are equal portions as far as revenue gen-erated.”

Because it is what Wicker described as one in the top five facility—wise in the North Carolina Community College System, it also serves as an economic development tool for Rutherford County.

“I believe that The Foundation benefits the county in multiple ways from an economic development per-spective,” said Rutherford County Manager John Condrey. “First, the events hosted at the Foundation bring

visitors to the county. People who visit often patronize restaurants, buy gas and spend dollars that help the local economy.

“Next,” he continued, “the Foundation offers another ‘quality of life’ selling point to business and industry that look at the county as a potential location. Although that is hard to measure, when you are recruiting you understand many factors figure into that equation — hospital, schools, college, airport — the list goes on. Every ingredient you add makes the pot fuller and the Foundation is definitely a major ingredient.”

Planning for each season usu-ally begins in October, but this year Wicker said that will be pushed back a little because of budget and travel restraints placed by the state budget.

“Normally I attend a conference at the end of September, but because of cutbacks I will not attend. We will attend a conference in the state in November.

“I’m going to wait for feedback from the audience and we want to see what’s available for next year,” he said. “We’ve had some requests for more blues and rock and roll type shows.”

Who would he choose for his ideal performances?

“It would be somebody I could never afford,” he said, laughing. “There are four artists I really wanted to try and get here before I quit programming.”

Those, he said, are Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor and Emmylou Harris. Of the four, he said, Harris “is probably the only one who even comes close to our budget.”

The first concert of the season will be Saturday night.

HospiceHospice of Rutherford County offers the following services: Advance Care Planning Clinics: Offered the first Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m., and the third Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m., social workers help participants complete documents at the Hospice Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living.GRACE: For anyone caring for a loved one; conducted the first Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Rutherford Life Care, and the third Friday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. Adult care services are available on Tuesday evenings. Call 245-0095 to register. PROMISE Group: For anyone who has lost a child of any age. The four-week educational group will be con-ducted by Chaplain Jim Johnston, every Monday in beginning in the fall. Widow/Widower’s Lunch Bunch meeting: Meets the third Friday of each month at Spindale Restaurant. The Sept. 18 meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the New Carolina Event and Conference Center. Dutch treat. For anyone in the community who has lost a spouse. Call 245-0095 to reserve.Volunteer training: Oct. 12-14, from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. at the Hickory Nut Gorge office, and Oct. 19-22, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Carolina Event and Conference Center.For information or to register for any of the above events, call 245-0095.

Meetings/otherRCST Fall open house: Rutherford County Swim Team (Raiders) will hold open house on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Isothermal Community College pool; activities 1 to 2:30 p.m.; all youth ages 5-18, who are water safe and interested in com-petitive swimming, are invited to attend; refreshments, swim dem-onstrations, coaching staff, parents and other swimmers will be avail-able to answer any questions; for further details visit www.lanelines.org.

Endowment applications: The First United Methodist Church of Forest City is now accepting appli-cations for its endowment for non-profit organizations. Application deadline Sept. 30. For more infor-mation call 245-6446.

Habitat meeting/session: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6 p.m. in the fellow-ship hall of First Baptist Church, Rutherfordton; Habitat volunteers and staff will explain the qualifica-tions and requirements of owning a Habitat house; anyone interested is encouraged to attend; call 245-7411 for more information.

MiscellaneousShag lessons: Beginner Shag les-sons will begin Oct. 5. To register or for more information call 287-9228. Lessons sponsored by Rutherford County Shag Club.

Weatherization Assistance Program: The Weatherization Assistance Program is accepting applications for eligible clients for possible assistance. Applicants must provide proof of ownership, verifica-tion of income on each household member and past 12 months usage history on their utility bills. It is also open to tenants, providing the landlord gives written permission and contributes a portion of the cost to receive Weatherization measures. For more information contact Becky McKelvey at 828-287-2281 ext. 1238.

FundraisersPlant auction, hot dog supper: Saturday, Sept. 19, 3 p.m., Crestview Park, Rutherfordton; large variety of registered daylilies and other perennials; sponsored by Foothills Daylily Society.

Supper, singing: Saturday, Sept. 25, 4 to 7 p.m., at Pea Ridge Ruritan Clubhouse in Bostic; bar-becue supper and live gospel music by various singers; sponsored by the Ruritan Club.

ICCContinuing Education Fall 2009 catalogs are available online at www.isothermal.edu/conedu/. To receive a copy in the mail, or to reg-ister for one of the following classes, call 286-3636, ext. 346. Computer Fundamentals I: (Postponed from Sept. 15); TTh, Sept. 29 - Oct. 20, 12:30 to 3 p.m.; fee $65; course #14594.

Intro to Microsoft Excel 2007: (Postponed from Sept. 15); must have basic computer skills; TTh, Sept. 29 - Oct. 20, 3:30 to 6 p.m.; fee $65; course #14865. Computer Fundamentals II: (Postponed from Sept. 15); TTh, Sept. 29 - Oct. 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m.; fee $65; course #14788.

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Jean Gordon/Daily CourierSgt. Ken and Sgt. Ann Bennett receive an official welcome from Faye Hassell, United Way’s executive director. The Bennetts are Corps Officers for the Salvation Army and have been assigned to Rutherford and Cleveland counties.

Christmas Cheer Center schedule has been set

Applications for assistance from Salvation Army Christmas Cheer Center will be taken Nov. 2 to Nov. 6 at the center on Withrow Road, just below the N.C. Driver’s License offices.

During the next 45 days, prior to receiving applications, Christmas Cheer Center volun-teers are asked to begin making plans to assist with the applica-tion process, the buying of gifts and food and also assistance on distribution day.

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Panthers .T .Otah, .S .Harris .miss .practice

CHARLOTTE (AP) — Carolina Panthers starting right tackle Jeff Otah and strong safety Chris Harris have missed practice with injuries.

Harris was sidelined for a second straight day Thursday with a left knee injury that kept him out of Sunday’s loss to Philadelphia. Otah was out after being listed as limited Wednesday with a sore left shoulder.

Running back Jonathan Stewart participated in some of Thursday’s workout after sit-ting out a day earlier to rest his sore left Achilles’ tendon.

Defensive tackle Nick Hayden (toe) did not practice for a sec-ond straight day. Defensive ends Everette Brown (ankle) and Charles Johnson (knee) and cornerback Sherrod Martin (knee) were limited.

Rotary .Club . . . . . . . .presents .golf .tourney

RUTHERFORDTON — Rotary Club of Rutherford County announced their inaugural golf tournament to be held Friday, Sept. 25 at Meadowbrook Golf Course.

All proceeds will benefit the Ray Huskey “Read Around The County” Literacy Program. Lunch will be provided at 12 p.m. and tournament starts at 1 p.m. with prizes and tro-phies awarded to winners. Hole-in-one prize is an oppor-tunity to win a car provided by McCurry-Deck.

Special guests playing in the tournament includes former NWA Wrestling Champion, Tully Blanchard and former professional basketball player, Al Wood.

Charlotte .still .hoping .to .start .football

CHARLOTTE (AP) — Charlotte is forging ahead on plans to start a football pro-gram in 2013 despite lagging sales for permanent seat licens-es and the shaky economy.

Chancellor Philip Dubois pre-sented a new $23.5 million sta-dium proposal Thursday that was greeted with enthusiasm.

FOOTBALL7 p.m. (WCAB AM 590) The Countdown to Kickoff Show7:30 p.m. (WCAB AM 590) West Lincoln at Chase

3 p.m. (ESPN2) NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup — Sylvania 300 Qualifying.7 p.m. (FSS) MLB Baseball Florida Marlins at Cincinnati Reds. 9 p.m. (ESPN) College Football Boise State at Fresno State. 9 p.m. (ESPN2) Boxing Friday Night Fights. 11 p.m. (ESPN2) MLS Soccer Colorado Rapids at San Jose Earthquakes. 11 p.m. (SHO) Boxing Tony Grano vs. Travis Kauffman. Tony Grano vs. Travis Kauffman. Also: Chris Avalos vs. Willshaun Boxley.

Local SportsFOOTBALL

7:30 p.m. West Lincoln at Chase7:30 p.m. East Rutherford at Bessemer City7:30 p.m. R-S Central at Tuscola7:30 p.m. Thomas Jefferson at Southside Christian

Associated PressNorth Carolina State quarterback Russell Wilson (16) pushes off North Carolina’s Bruce Carter (54) during the second half of last year’s football game in Chapel Hill. North Carolina State won 41-10.

Gardner-Webb readies for ‘The Game’By JACOB CONLEYDaily Courier Sports Reporter

BOILING SPRINGS — Dwight Clark had “The Catch,” John Elway engineered “The Drive,” the Cal Bears ran “The Play,” and this Saturday Gardner-Webb will play, what is referred to by students, alumni and coaches as “The Game” when they travel to take on the NC State Wolfpack in Raleigh.

“This is definitely the big one,” said head coach Steve Patton. “We have played FBS schools before like Ohio, Mississippi State and even another ACC school in Georgia Tech, but NC State is a bigger game to everyone around here because students and alumni of GWU probably know someone who goes or has been to State. So this is more personal.”

GWU and State share stronger ties than just familiarity between students and alumni however. According to the official Wolfpack website, Saturday will

Please see GWU, Page 9

Central topples CavaliersBy KEVIN CARVERDaily Courier Sports Reporter

FOREST CITY — Taylor Crowder and the rest of the R-S Central volleyball team were certainly on a mission during Thursday night’s con-test as they downed East Rutherford, on the road, 3-1 (25-21, 25-14, 24-26, 25-10), in SMAC play.

Crowder led the Lady Hilltoppers’ charge with 15 kills, 8 blocks and three aces to reel off their third straight victory.

“These girls just showed up to play, everyone did their part throughout the match,” R-S Central coach Jamie Hutchins said. “Their serving and pass-ing was awesome, plus our communication was where it needed to be tonight. They all kept a positive attitude and worked as a team to finish it off.”

A hotly contested first set went back in forth between the rivals.

The Lady Cavs opened up the game as Rebecca Hill, Makayla Harrelson and Kelly Brooks each earned a kill dur-ing a 4-0 early lead.

Central (3-3, 3-2) fired back with three straight short kills at the net by Haley Drabek to allow the visitors an 8-7 lead. From that point on, the two squads would tie on at least five different occasions, the last at 21. Drabek dropped a kill to untie the match in Central’s favor and Crowder took over the set. Crowder smacked two kills and then ended the first set with a block to take it 25-21.

Crowder volleyed a short kill to begin the second set and added another kill and a block to build a 7-1 lead, which forced East to call for time. Things didn’t get much better for the Lady Cavs as Central’s Daryl Brown hit a thunder-

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Up .The .Mountain

Garrett Byers/Daily CourierR-S Central’s Jacob Kinlaw (9) runs the ball against East Henderson in a recent game at the Palace. Today, Kinlaw leads the undefeated Hilltoppers into Waynesville to face the Tuscola Mountaineers and QB Tyler Brosius, a NCAA Division I recruit for Virginia.

’Toppers top lineup cardBy SCOTT BOWERSDaily Courier Sports Editor

FOREST CITY — The gridiron action continues today with three of Rutherford County’s four prep football teams playing on the road.

The Chase Trojans (1-3) will be the only team in the county with a home date as the Trojans welcome in the West Lincoln Rebels.

East Rutherford (2-2) will travel to face Bessemer City, while Thomas Jefferson (0-3) crosses into South Carolina to play the Southside Christian Academy of Greenville.

The longest road trip will belong to the county’s only unbeaten team. R-S Central (4-0) will take the ride to Waynesville

Please see Gridiron, Page 9

New .defense .makes .Davis .Panthers’ .tackling-machineCHARLOTTE (AP) — When the

Carolina Panthers took Thomas Davis with the 14th pick in the 2005 draft, coach John Fox raved he could be a “Derrick Brooks-type linebacker.”

Four years later, Davis for the first time is playing in the same Tampa-2 defensive system that Brooks thrived in with Tampa Bay. And in Week 1 he put up Brooks-like numbers.

“Pretty much my best game as a pro,” Davis said Thursday.

The stats crew credited the weak-side linebacker with 16 tackles against Philadelphia. After the coaches grad-ed the tape, the total swelled to 18, with 13 solo tackles.

While the performance was over-shadowed by Jake Delhomme’s five turnovers in the 38-10 loss to the Eagles, it wasn’t forgotten in the

Carolina locker room.“The little birdies are saying that’s

the position to have in this defense,” strongside linebacker Na’il Diggs said.

It sure seems that way. When Davis missed most of the preseason with a sprained knee ligament, backup James Anderson amassed 16 tackles over two games.

“I think the biggest thing, it’s set up for the (weakside) linebacker,” Davis said. “It puts me in position to make plays and Sunday I was able to go out, run around, feel free and make plays.”

The Panthers changed defenses when coordinator Mike Trgovac left after last season and was replaced by Ron Meeks. He had worked in Indianapolis under Tony Dungy, author of the Tampa-2.

It’s a simple, zone-like system that

relies on fast players and calls for much of the quarterback pressure to come from the defensive line. At his spot, Davis is allowed to often drop into coverage, read the quarterback and react. He said he often only has to beat one man to get to the ball.

“I’m loving it,” Davis said. “I hope it’s going to keep paying dividends for me.”

The Panthers knew they were get-ting a speedy athlete when they drafted the former Georgia star. The Shellman, Ga., native played both linebacker and safety in college. When Fox said he thought Davis could be like Brooks on draft day, he also indi-cated he could be a “Roy Williams-type of safety.”

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FOOTBALLNational Football League

AMERICAN CONFERENCEEast

W L T Pct PF PANew England 1 0 0 1.000 25 24N.Y. Jets 1 0 0 1.000 24 7Buffalo 0 1 0 .000 24 25Miami 0 1 0 .000 7 19

South W L T Pct PF PAIndianapolis 1 0 0 1.000 14 12Houston 0 1 0 .000 7 24Jacksonville 0 1 0 .000 12 14Tennessee 0 1 0 .000 10 13

North W L T Pct PF PABaltimore 1 0 0 1.000 38 24Pittsburgh 1 0 0 1.000 13 10Cincinnati 0 1 0 .000 7 12Cleveland 0 1 0 .000 20 34

West W L T Pct PF PASan Diego 1 0 0 1.000 24 20Denver 1 0 0 1.000 12 7Kansas City 0 1 0 .000 24 38Oakland 0 1 0 .000 20 24

NATIONAL CONFERENCEEast

W L T Pct PF PAN.Y. Giants 1 0 0 1.000 23 17Dallas 1 0 0 1.000 34 21Philadelphia 1 0 0 1.000 38 10Washington 0 1 0 .000 17 23

South W L T Pct PF PANew Orleans 1 0 0 1.000 45 27Atlanta 1 0 0 1.000 19 7Carolina 0 1 0 .000 10 38Tampa Bay 0 1 0 .000 21 34

North W L T Pct PF PAGreen Bay 1 0 0 1.000 21 15Minnesota 1 0 0 1.000 34 20Chicago 0 1 0 .000 15 21Detroit 0 1 0 .000 27 45

West W L T Pct PF PASan Francisco 1 0 0 1.000 20 16Seattle 1 0 0 1.000 28 0Arizona 0 1 0 .000 16 20St. Louis 0 1 0 .000 0 28

Sunday’s GamesHouston at Tennessee, 1 p.m.Minnesota at Detroit, 1 p.m.Carolina at Atlanta, 1 p.m.St. Louis at Washington, 1 p.m.New England at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.Oakland at Kansas City, 1 p.m.Cincinnati at Green Bay, 1 p.m.New Orleans at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.Arizona at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.Tampa Bay at Buffalo, 4:05 p.m.Seattle at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m.Pittsburgh at Chicago, 4:15 p.m.Baltimore at San Diego, 4:15 p.m.Cleveland at Denver, 4:15 p.m.N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 8:20 p.m.Monday’s GameIndianapolis at Miami, 8:30 p.m.Sunday, Sept. 27Washington at Detroit, 1 p.m.Tennessee at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.Green Bay at St. Louis, 1 p.m.Cleveland at Baltimore, 1 p.m.San Francisco at Minnesota, 1 p.m.Jacksonville at Houston, 1 p.m.Atlanta at New England, 1 p.m.N.Y. Giants at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.Kansas City at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.Chicago at Seattle, 4:05 p.m.New Orleans at Buffalo, 4:05 p.m.Miami at San Diego, 4:15 p.m.Denver at Oakland, 4:15 p.m.Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 4:15 p.m.Indianapolis at Arizona, 8:20 p.m.Monday, Sept. 28Carolina at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

BASEBALLNational League

East Division W L Pct GBPhiladelphia 84 60 .583 — Florida 78 68 .534 7 Atlanta 77 68 .531 7 1/2New York 63 83 .432 22 Washington 50 95 .345 34 1/2

Central Division W L Pct GB

St. Louis 85 62 .578 — Chicago 75 70 .517 9 Milwaukee 71 75 .486 13 1/2Houston 70 76 .479 14 1/2Cincinnati 67 79 .459 17 1/2Pittsburgh 55 89 .382 28 1/2

West Division W L Pct GBLos Angeles 88 59 .599 — Colorado 83 64 .565 5 San Francisco 79 67 .541 8 1/2San Diego 66 81 .449 22 Arizona 64 83 .435 24

Wednesday’s GamesFlorida 5, St. Louis 2L.A. Dodgers 3, Pittsburgh 1San Diego 6, Arizona 5, 10 inningsPhiladelphia 6, Washington 1Cincinnati 6, Houston 5Atlanta 6, N.Y. Mets 5Milwaukee 9, Chicago Cubs 5Colorado 4, San Francisco 3Thursday’s GamesMilwaukee 7, Chicago Cubs 4Philadelphia 4, Washington 2Florida at Cincinnati, lateN.Y. Mets at Atlanta, late, rain delayFriday’s GamesSan Diego (Stauffer 4-6) at Pittsburgh (Morton 3-8), 7:05 p.m.Florida (VandenHurk 2-2) at Cincinnati (H.Bailey 5-5), 7:10 p.m.Washington (J.Martin 4-4) at N.Y. Mets (Pelfrey 10-10), 7:10 p.m.Philadelphia (Happ 10-4) at Atlanta (T.Hudson 1-0), 7:35 p.m.Houston (Norris 5-3) at Milwaukee (Narveson 1-0), 8:05 p.m.Chicago Cubs (Lilly 12-8) at St. Louis (Smoltz 1-1), 8:15 p.m.Colorado (Marquis 15-11) at Arizona (Mulvey 0-1), 9:40 p.m.San Francisco (J.Sanchez 6-12) at L.A. Dodgers (V.Padilla 3-0), 10:10 p.m.Saturday’s GamesSan Diego at Pittsburgh, 12:35 p.m.Washington at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m.Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 4:10 p.m.San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.Houston at Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m.Florida at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.Colorado at Arizona, 8:10 p.m.Sunday’s GamesFlorida at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.Washington at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m.Philadelphia at Atlanta, 1:35 p.m.San Diego at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m.Houston at Milwaukee, 2:05 p.m.Colorado at Arizona, 4:10 p.m.San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 8:05 p.m.

American League

East Division W L Pct GBNew York 94 53 .639 — Boston 86 58 .597 6 1/2Tampa Bay 73 73 .500 20 1/2Toronto 66 80 .452 27 1/2Baltimore 60 85 .414 33

Central Division W L Pct GBDetroit 78 68 .534 — Minnesota 74 72 .507 4 Chicago 72 74 .493 6 Cleveland 61 84 .421 16 1/2Kansas City 59 87 .404 19

West Division W L Pct GBLos Angeles 86 59 .593 — Texas 80 65 .552 6 Seattle 75 71 .514 11 1/2Oakland 67 78 .462 19

Wednesday’s GamesMinnesota 7, Cleveland 3Detroit 4, Kansas City 3Baltimore 4, Tampa Bay 2N.Y. Yankees 5, Toronto 4Boston 9, L.A. Angels 8Oakland 4, Texas 0Seattle 4, Chicago White Sox 1Thursday’s GamesKansas City 9, Detroit 2Chicago White Sox at Seattle, lateTampa Bay 3, Baltimore 0L.A. Angels 4, Boston 3Cleveland at Oakland, lateFriday’s GamesBoston (Buchholz 5-3) at Baltimore (Guthrie 10-14), 7:05 p.m.Toronto (Richmond 6-9) at Tampa Bay (J.Shields 9-11), 7:38 p.m.L.A. Angels (Kazmir 8-8) at Texas (Tom.Hunter 8-3), 8:05 p.m.Detroit (Porcello 13-8) at Minnesota (Duensing

3-1), 8:10 p.m.Kansas City (Hochevar 6-10) at Chicago White Sox (Buehrle 12-8), 8:11 p.m.Cleveland (D.Huff 10-7) at Oakland (Bre.Anderson 9-10), 10:05 p.m.N.Y. Yankees (A.Burnett 11-9) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 15-5), 10:10 p.m.Saturday’s GamesCleveland at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.Detroit at Minnesota, 4:10 p.m.Boston at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m.L.A. Angels at Texas, 7:05 p.m.Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:08 p.m.N.Y. Yankees at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.Sunday’s GamesL.A. Angels at Texas, 1:05 p.m.Boston at Baltimore, 1:35 p.m.Toronto at Tampa Bay, 1:38 p.m.Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.Detroit at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m.Cleveland at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.N.Y. Yankees at Seattle, 4:10 p.m.

SOCCERMajor League Soccer

EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GAColumbus 11 4 9 42 36 26Chicago 10 6 9 39 34 29D.C. United 8 6 12 36 39 38Toronto FC 9 9 7 34 33 36New England 9 8 6 33 28 32Kansas City 7 11 6 27 25 32New York 4 17 4 16 20 42

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GAHouston 11 8 7 40 32 24Los Angeles 9 5 11 38 31 29Seattle FC 9 6 10 37 31 24Colorado 10 8 6 36 38 30Chivas USA 11 9 3 36 25 24Real Salt Lake 9 9 7 34 36 28FC Dallas 7 11 6 27 39 40San Jose 5 12 5 20 27 40

Friday’s GamesNew England at New York, 7:30 p.m.Colorado at San Jose, 11 p.m.Saturday’s GamesChivas USA at Seattle FC, 3 p.m.FC Dallas at Kansas City, 8:30 p.m.Real Salt Lake at Houston, 8:30 p.m.Toronto FC at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.Sunday’s GamesColumbus at Chicago, 3 p.m.Wednesday’s GamesSan Jose at Colorado, 9:30 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 26Los Angeles at Columbus, 7:30 p.m.Seattle FC at New England, 7:30 p.m.Toronto FC at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.Colorado at Kansas City, 8:30 p.m.Real Salt Lake at FC Dallas, 8:30 p.m.New York at Chivas USA, 10:30 p.m.Sunday, Sept. 27San Jose at D.C. United, 3 p.m.

BASKETBALLWomen’s National Basketball Association

Playoff Glance

(x-if necessary)FIRST ROUND

(Best-of-3)EASTERN CONFERENCEIndiana vs. Washington

Thursday, Sept. 17: Indiana 88, Washington, 79, Indiana leads series 1-0Saturday, Sept. 19: Washington at Indiana, 7 p.m.x-Monday, Sept. 21: Washington at Indiana, 8 p.m. Atlanta vs. DetroitDetroit 94, Atlanta 89, Detroit leads series 1-0Friday, Sept. 18: Detroit at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.x-Sunday, Sept. 20: Detroit at Atlanta, 3 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCEPhoenix vs. San Antonio

Thursday, Sept. 17: Phoenix at San Antonio, lateSaturday, Sept. 19: San Antonio at Phoenix, 10 p.m.x-Monday, Sept. 21: San Antonio at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Seattle vs. Los AngelesLos Angeles 70, Seattle 63, Los Angeles leads series 1-0Friday, Sept. 18: Los Angeles at Seattle, 10 p.m.x-Sunday, Sept. 20: Los Angeles at Seattle, 5 p.m.

Scoreboard

NEW YORK — Three-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson’s whirlwind day came to a close when four Knicks City Dancers presented him with a cake to celebrate his 34th birthday.

In between, there was a pie-throwing contest at “Live! with Regis and Kelly,” fashion advice from Brian Vickers to Kurt Busch, and Ryan Newman’s attempt to toss popcorn across a room and into someone’s open mouth.

It was the last pressure-free day for NASCAR’s 12 champi-onship drivers, who pumped up the Chase for the champion-ship across New York City on Thursday before heading to New Hampshire for what’s expected to be the most competitive title-race to date.

“It’s definitely the tightest field I’ve ever been a part of,” said Greg Biffle, seeded 12th in his third Chase appearance. “The competition is pretty close, and I think anyone could win it this year.”

The field includes four cham-pions, two first-timers and 50-year-old Mark Martin, who earned the top seed with a Sprint Cup Series-high four “reg-ular season” victories. Widely considered the best driver to never win a championship, Martin isn’t setting any expec-tations in his first Chase since 2006.

“I learned a long time ago it’s easier to not be disappointed when you don’t have high expec-tations,” Martin said.

As usual, putting all 12 drivers together provided for an enter-

taining day.Vickers, who earned his first

Chase berth last weekend in the final qualifying race, began his day with a 6 a.m. wake-up call for an appearance on the CW “Morning Show.” Several oth-ers got to sleep in — their first scheduled event was at Regis, where they met up with Vickers. Once all in the green room, they quickly deduced that Johnson and Kasey Kahne were wear-ing the exact same shirt, while Johnson and Denny Hamlin had similar military-style jackets.

It surprised Kurt Busch, who was in a full suit with tie because “I want my grand-mother to say I look dapper.” But against his more casually dressed contemporaries, he felt overdressed. He tore off his tie moments before airtime.

Pies, popcorn and racing as NASCAR hits NYC

ous kill to the backline, which stayed in play and Kenya Logan crushed the final point into the cor-ner for Central to earn an easy 25-14 second set win.

East didn’t let of the match in the third set. Harrelson had four kills and Central was hurt by 12 overall unforced errors in the set as the Lady Cavs jumped out to a 17-14 advantage. However, Central fought back with three kills from Brown in a Logan added another during a 8-6 run to tie the set back at 22 each. East took a two point lead, but Central tied it up two plays later after a close end line kill by Brittany Patterson fell to the gym floor with very no room to spare to tie the game back at 24-24. A service fault by Central and then a Jaclyn Boever pushed a shot across the net with nobody home to find for 26-24 set win for East.

Just as East began to find some momentum, Central gathered the troop up and took over the match.

Central, who had just one ace in the first three sets, collected six in the final frame, three of those from Drabek to quickly go up 8-2. Lauren Murray set up Crowder four more times for kills after that to post a 15-point victory in the fourth set to end the conference match.

“We are very inconsistent in our level of inten-sity,” a frustrated East coach Julie Powell said. “I don’t doubt the talent we have on this team at all.”

East was led by Harrelson with five kills, two blocks five aces, along with Hill, who had six kills and two blocks

East Rutherford swept the JV volleyball game, 25-13, 25-18 over Central.

JV FootballR-S Central 21, Tuscola 14

RUTHERFORDTON — The Hilltoppers’ Jalen Blanton returned an interception 40-yards for a touchdown to lift Central to a 21-14 win over Tuscola, Thursday.

Central’s (4-0) Dustin Atchley rushed for just over 180 yards in the win.

Associated PressMiami quarterback Jacory Harris (12) is tackled by Georgia Tech’s Logan Walls (96) during the second quarter, Thursday in Miami. As of press time, Miami lead 33-10 in the third quarter.

PrepContinued from Page 7

Kentucky coach acquittedLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A former Kentucky

high school football coach was found not guilty Thursday in the death of a player who collapsed at a practice where the team was put through a series of sprints on a hot summer day.

Attorneys said the case was the first time a foot-ball coach was charged in the death of a player. It was closely watched by those involved in youth athletics and has already resulted in changes to Kentucky law and other efforts to make practices safer for athletes.

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Lori Falkner/Daily CourierThe Daily Courier/Edward Jones Gridiron Great is Chase’s Tyreece Gossett (2). Gossett helped lead the Trojans to their first win of the 2009 season after both of Chase’s starting quarterbacks were lost to injury. The JV QB came in and lead the Trojans over Cherryville, 10-7. The Daily Courier/Edward Jones Lineman of the Week, as selected by the Chase coaches, is Chase’s Jalen Smith (74). Gossett and Smith were joined by Chase Head Coach Brad Causby and Edward Jones’ Frank Faucette, right.

to face Tuscola in an important 3A non-conference clash.

All four games have a scheduled 7:30 p.m. kick off.

R-S Central at TuscolaRUTHERFORDTON — In the

three seasons prior to Mike Cheek’s arrival the Hilltoppers stumbled through a bleak 1-33 mark.

Cheek, now in his sixth season at the helm of the Hilltoppers, has a 31-33 overall record, including a solid 4-0 start to 2009.

Despite the vast improvement, Central still hasn’t reached the level Cheek set for the program, but a win against Tuscola (1-1-1), on the road, would be an important benchmark.

“No, we aren’t where we want to be, yet,” said Cheek. “There as been a lot of work done, by a lot of folks. But, we still have a ways to go.”

Cheek continues to preach the idea, to his charges, that not only is it one week at a time, but that no title or championship trophy is ever handed out after four weeks.

Keeping the Hilltoppers grounded is important.

“We have never been here before,” said Cheek. “This is all new to these kids. We are going to play some pro-grams, in the coming weeks, that have been there before.”

Central’s upcoming schedule, in addition to former state champs, Tuscola, includes East Rutherford, Freedom, Burns and Shelby — four programs that have had far more success, traditionally-speaking, than the Hilltoppers.

This week’s battle against the Mountaineers will find Central fac-ing one of Western Carolina’s most prolific quarterbacks.

The Mountaineers’ Tyler Brosius (6-4, 239) is already committed to Virginia, and he may very well be the only future Division I quarterback Central faces all season long. Brosius has many weapons at his disposal including tailback Josh Adams, a speedster who has the talent to turn a small crack into a highway.

Key to the game: The Mountaineers are solid, but they are not the New England Patriots. Over the last six seasons, the Mountaineers are 33-29-1 — just a tick better than Central over that same stretch. If the Hilltoppers will play their game and get after Brosius as they did Polk’s Dakota Turner, they may come down the mountain at 5-0.

West Lincoln at ChaseCHASE — The Trojans 2009 sea-

son has already been filled with a myriad of unique challenges — such as starting with three straight games on the road.

Chase (1-3), a week removed from its first win, will play just its second home game of the year as they host the West Lincoln Rebels and they will do so, once more, with the coun-ty’s youngest starting quarterback, Tyreece Gossett.

“I think it’s important that folks know that we feel real comfortable with Tyreece,” said Chase coach Brad Causby.

The move of Gossett to the varsity team was one of the few options the

Trojans had after injuries to Tyreece’s older brother, Dache and fellow quar-terback Tyler Gaffney left the Trojans with no quarterbacks on the roster.

West Lincoln (2-2) comes in off a 62-0 win over nearby Thomas Jefferson.

Key to the game: Play strong. The Trojans have an excellent opportu-nity to get its second win and, clearly, Tyreece Gossett is the quarterback of the Trojans’ future, so the experience, at varsity, should serve him well.

East Rutherford at Bessemer City

FOREST CITY — The Cavaliers are a week removed from an impres-sive come-from-behind win over West Henderson that left Coach Clint Bland with mixed emotions.

“I’m proud of them for not giving up, we didn’t roll over and get blown out,” said Bland. “I hate to be in such bad situations, but you live with it when you come out of it with a ‘W.’”

The challenge for the Cavs this week comes in the form of a much-improved Bessemer City Yellow Jackets (3-1).

“The quarterback (Xavier Logan) is looking better than ever,” Bland said. “Seeing him on film, he kind of reminds me of Adrian (Wilkins). It feels like we have to defend against Adrian, that’s just who he reminds me of. We have to contain the quar-terback, somehow.”

The Cavs’ Wilkins goes into the game leading the county in both rushing yards (506) and total touch-downs (8), but the toughest unit the Yellow Jackets have is the team’s defense.

“Both (Brad) Causby, (Mike) Cheek talked about how good they are, and watching the film, I have to agree with them,” Bland said.

One concern Bland didn’t have was his charges looking past the Yellow Jackets to the Oct. 2 game against rival, R-S Central.

“They (Cavaliers) seemed focused this week at practice and we go one-at-a-time,” Bland said. “Besides, next week isn’t as big if we go out and lose to Bessemer City.”

Key to the game: Keep it roll-ing. The Cavs are on a two-game win streak and both the offense and defense have played much better, at times, over the last two weeks. East can keep it going with a win tonight.

Thomas Jefferson at Southside Christian

AVONDALE — A week after being run over by the Rebels of West Lincoln, 62-0, the Gryphons play the last of three private school programs they will face in Southside Christian.

The Sabres (1-3) have struggled to score points in their four games, but much like Asheville School, Southside Christian has had an established program for many years.

TJCA (0-3) sustained two injuries against West Lincoln, but quarter-back Will Beam has remained effi-cient with the football as he has com-pleted 51-of-87 (58.6 percent) passes in the Gryphons first three games.

Key to the game: Dull the Sabres. The Griffs are in the midst of an incredible nine-game road trip. Tonight, they visit Greenville, SC, and the Sabres are a quality South Carolina program. TJCA needs to play mistake-free football.

GridironContinued from Page 7

CONOVER (AP) — R.W. Eaks admits he’s had a terrible year on the PGA Champions Tour.

The good news is he’s the two-time defending champion heading into the Greater Hickory Classic, which begins Friday on the Rock Barn Golf and Spa course.

“I’ve absolutely played awful this year, there’s no bones about it,” Eaks said. “My confidence is probably at a low, but you never know. The juices

may flow this week and good things will happen.”

Eaks has battled knee, back and muscle problems this year after win-ning four times and posting more than $2.4 million in earnings the last two seasons on the tour.

His only top-10 finish this year came in March in the Dominican Republic, and he’s had to withdraw from three tournaments.

mark the first time in college football history that a team will face a school named after one of its former players. Gardner-Webb’s namesake, O. Max Gardner played for what is now NC State in 1903.

But these bonds are not what causes Patton, or others, to give the contest a moniker such as “The Game.”

“This will be huge in terms of recruiting, because we will be playing in front of people from all over the state,” said Patton. “If we play well, a kid might look at us and like what we do and then check us out.”

Even NC State coach Tom O’Brien recognizes the magnitude of this game for the Bulldogs.

“It is their chance to come to Raleigh and play in front of our fans on the big stage,” said O’Brien, during his weekly radio program. “Coach Patton does a great job with that program, so I know they will be

ready to play.” So just how does Patton plan on

winning “The Game?” Slow down Wolfpack quarterback and former Gastonia Grizzlies second baseman Russell Wilson and the Pack’s spread offense.

“All the other FBS teams we played ran out of a power set,” said Patton. “State spreads you out and then gets the ball to their athletes.

“So, you can play well and still get worn down and that all starts with Wilson. Not only can he run the ball, he has the second longest mark in NCAA history of passes thrown with-out throwing an interception, so it will be a challenge.

“At the same time,” continued Patton. “I told the kids that they can’t worry so much about what State does — we need to concentrate on execut-ing our game plan. If we can do that we will be successful.”

Whether that success translates into a win or not remains to be seen, but for the Bulldogs’ faithful and their football program, a win or a loss may not be as important as how they play “The Game.”

GWUContinued from Page 7

Fox had trouble figuring out where to use the 6-foot, 240-pound Davis in his rookie year, flipping him between both positions. He was moved permanently to linebacker in 2006 and Sunday’s game against Atlanta in his home state will be his 34th consecutive start.

“Because he is very, very fast, they can use him in multiple schemes and put him in different positions,” Falcons coach Mike Smith said. “He played very, very well for them last season and I would anticipate that he has improved.”

His teammates say they’re seeing a different player.

“He’s matured not only as a player but as a man. I think it’s carried over to his play,” Diggs said. “He’s a lot more accountable. He’s a lot more responsible. He’s just becoming an all around player.”

Part of that maturity was Davis’ offseason of film work. He devoured as much video of Brooks as he could find, hoping to emulate the former NFL defensive player of the year who made 10 straight Pro Bowls.

“I think the biggest thing with Derrick, he did a great job of reading the quarterback and reacting,” Davis said. “He had so many picks just

based on playing that position and reading and reacting to the quarter-back from the backside position.”

With Brooks out of the league after being released by the Bucs in the off-season, Davis is hoping the Panthers can have the best linebacker unit in the NFL. Middle linebacker Jon Beason made the Pro Bowl last year and has led the team in tackles the past two seasons. Diggs provides a veteran presence in the other starting spot. But with this defense, Davis is charged with being the tackle collec-tor.

PanthersContinued from Page 7

Panthers Coach John Fox

R.W. Eaks aims for 3rd title in Hickory

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Precipitation24 hrs through 7 a.m. yest. .0.29"Month to date . . . . . . . . .1.32"Year to date . . . . . . . . .33.07"

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Mafia assassin gets life NEW YORK (AP) — An aging hit

man once used as an enforcer by mob boss John Gotti has been sen-tenced to life in prison for four cold-blooded killings.

Charles Carneglia was sentenced Thursday in Brooklyn federal court.

Prosecutors portrayed him as a feared Gambino organized crime family soldier who was eager to please his superiors.

Video refutes rape claimsMINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — An attor-

ney for one of the men accused of gang-raping a Hofstra University freshman says the video of the sexu-al encounter refutes allegations that the victim was tied up and forcibly attacked.

Victor Daly-Rivera, the lawyer for 20-year-old Kevin Taveras, said Thursday that the video resembled a pornographic movie.

He says one of the five accused men shot the video on a cell phone. He would not say which one.

The victim, who has not been identified, changed her story Wednesday night and said the sex was consensual.

Bad grammar clips scamHINTON, W.Va. (AP) — Bad

grammar and spelling tripped up a man who was trying to steal Social Security numbers and other infor-

mation from jobseekers by imper-sonating West Virginia’s governor, police said.

Matthew Don Reed of Hinton is being held on $10,000 bond on charges of impersonating a pub-lic official, impersonating a state Division of Natural Resources officer and forgery of a public docu-ment. A call to the 32-year-old’s attorney was not immediately returned.

Two deputies shotPITTSBORO (AP) — Two North

Carolina sheriff’s deputies were shot and wounded following a car chase, and officials say the suspect the offi-cers were chasing was killed.

Debra Henzey, Chatham County community relations director, said the suspect fired on the deputies, hitting both of them in the leg. The deputies returned fire and killed the suspect, whose name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

Man faces questioningDENVER (AP) — A man identi-

fied by law enforcement as having a possible link to al-Qaida met with the FBI for a second day Thursday as part of a terrorism investigation in New York and Colorado.

Najibullah Zazi didn’t speak to reporters, but defense attorney Arthur Folsom said he did not expect his client to be arrested.

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time in two years, Americans actually got a little wealthier.

Household wealth grew by $2 tril-lion, or about 4 percent, this spring, ending the longest stretch of quar-terly declines on records dating back to 1952, the Federal Reserve reported Thursday.

Net worth — the value of assets such as homes, checking accounts and investments minus debts like mortgages and credit cards — came to $53.1 trillion for the second quar-ter.

Stock portfolios came back to life this spring after the market hit its lows for the year in March, and home prices have stabilized. But the collec-tive American wallet is still almost 20 percent thinner than it was when net worth peaked two years ago.

Some analysts say it could take as long as four years for households to recoup trillions in losses and get back to where they were before the down-

turn struck in December 2007.“Households saw $14 trillion of

wealth get blown away by the reces-sion, and they recouped $2 trillion of that in the second quarter. That’s good news,” said Brian Bethune, economist at IHS Global Insight.

Many analysts expect the economic recovery to be lethargic, limiting further gains in the stock and hous-ing markets. That’s why Scott Hoyt, senior director of consumer econom-ics at Moody’s Economy.com, thinks household wealth won’t rise back to pre-recession levels until 2012 or 2013.

“It is going to take a while for Americans to regain lost ground and become as comfortable as they were before all this started,” Hoyt said.

Even if the economy continues to improve, analysts say the erosion of wealth will keep Americans thrifty for years. In fact, even as wealth grew, Americans trimmed their spending slightly in the spring.

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (AP) — As police charged a Yale animal lab technician with murdering a graduate student who worked in his building, a portrait began to emerge Thursday of an unpleasant stickler for the rules who often clashed with researchers and considered the mice cages his personal fiefdom.

Police charged 24-year-old Raymond Clark III with murder, arresting him at a motel a day after taking hair, fingernail and saliva samples to compare with evidence from the grisly crime scene at Yale’s medical school.

Bond was set at $3 million for Clark, who kept his head down and said “Yes, your honor,” when asked whether he understood his rights.

The former high school baseball and football player is charged in the death of 24-year-old Annie Le, a pharmacology doctoral student at Yale who vanished Sept. 8. Her body was discovered five days later — her wedding day — stuffed into a utility compartment behind a wall in the basement of the research building where she and Clark worked.

Authorities offered no details about the crime Thursday. They would not discuss a motive, largely because Clark will not talk to police, and would not disclose the DNA test results or how they connected Clark

to the slaying.The Rev. Dennis Smith, a Le family

spokesman, said he was not autho-rized to comment on the arrest. Smith said he did not know whether Le had ever complained about Clark.

Clark appeared in court with two public defenders who were new to the case. A private-practice attor-ney who had represented him dur-ing the investigation did not attend the hearing and said Thursday he no longer represents Clark. The attorney declined to give a reason.

Public defender Joseph Lopez said he was still reviewing the case and declined to comment.

Co-workers told police that Clark was a “control freak” who viewed the laboratory and its mice as his terri-tory, according to a law enforcement official who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing and many details remain sealed.

The official said police are look-ing into whether Clark’s attitude led to a deadly workplace confronta-tion with Le, who was just 4-foot-11 (1.50-meter) and 90 pounds (40 kilo-grams). But investigators say that’s just a theory at this point.

The investigator also said authori-ties do not necessarily need to prove a motive because they have an abun-dance of strong forensic evidence.

Lab technician charged with slaying Yale student

Nation’s net worth grows

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Raymond Clark III, 24, is lead into court in New Haven, Conn. on Thursday for his arraign-ment. Clark was arrested Thursday at a hotel and charged with murdering Le, whose body was found stuffed in the wall of a research build-ing on what would have been her wed-ding day.

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DAILY DOW JONES

11,483.05 6,469.95 Dow Industrials 9,783.92 -7.79 -.08 +11.48 -11.215,227.53 2,134.21 Dow Transportation 3,978.05 -36.39 -.91 +12.46 -21.06

458.87 288.66 Dow Utilities 381.67 -2.56 -.67 +2.94 -13.048,201.24 4,181.75 NYSE Composite 7,002.17 -35.97 -.51 +21.63 -9.941,944.73 1,130.47 Amex Market Value 1,814.75 -14.11 -.77 +29.85 -3.102,318.43 1,265.52 Nasdaq Composite 2,126.75 -6.40 -.30 +34.86 -3.291,265.12 666.79 S&P 500 1,065.49 -3.27 -.31 +17.96 -11.69

809.79 397.97 S&P MidCap 701.94 -4.36 -.62 +30.40 -9.1212,922.73 6,772.29 Wilshire 5000 11,040.13 -33.81 -.31 +21.49 -10.61

761.78 342.59 Russell 2000 615.47 -1.91 -.31 +23.23 -14.95

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Stock Footnotes: g = Dividends and earnings in Canadian dollars. h = Does not meet continued-listing standards.lf = Late filing with SEC. n = New in past 52 weeks. pf = Preferred. rs = Stock has undergone a reverse stock split of at least 50percent within the past year. rt = Right to buy security at a specified price. s = Stock has split by at least 20 percent within thelast year. un = Units. vj = In bankruptcy or receivership. wd = When distributed. wi = When issued. wt = Warrants. Mutual Fund Footnotes: b = Fee covering market costs is paid from fund assets. d = Deferred sales charge, or redemption fee.f = front load (sales charges). m = Multiple fees are charged. NA = not available. p = previous day’s net asset value. s = fundsplit shares during the week. x = fund paid a distribution during the week.Gainers and Losers must be worth at least $2 to belisted in tables at left. Most Actives must be worth at least $1. Volume in hundreds of shares. Source: The Associated Press.Sales figures are unofficial.

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In this Sept. 15 photo, Wilbert Woodward fills out an application for United Parcel Service during a job fair sponsored by the National Urban League in Louisville, Ky. The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level since early July, evidence that job cuts are slowing.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Adding to evidence the recession has ended, housing construction rose in August and fewer laid-off workers sought jobless aid last week.

Still, the reports suggested a slow and fragile economic recov-ery. The rise in housing starts was due solely to a jump in the volatile apartment-building cat-egory, and unemployment claims remain far above levels associ-ated with a healthy economy.

And even as the housing indus-try begins to recover from its worst downturn in decades, a glut of unsold homes and record levels of home foreclosures are weighing on the industry.

Construction of single-family homes and apartments rose 1.5 percent to an annual rate of 598,000 units, the highest level since November, the Commerce Department said Thursday. That was slightly lower than the 600,000-unit pace economists had expected. And it remains more than 70 percent below the peak rate hit in 2006.

The tentative improvements in housing are most likely a rebound “from unsustainably weak results ... reinforced by a temporary boost to demand” from the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit that ends Dec. 1, Joshua Shapiro at MFR Inc., wrote in a note to clients.

“Gains from here on will prob-ably be much more difficult to achieve,” due to high unemploy-ment, tight credit and the large number of homes already on the market, he said.

Applications for building per-mits, a gauge of future activity, rose 2.7 percent in August to an annual rate of 579,000 units, slightly below the 580,000 level that had been forecast. But for

single-family homes, permits dipped 0.2 percent. They rose 15.8 percent for multifamily units.

The 1.5 percent rise in overall housing starts followed a small 0.2 percent dip in July. The August strength reflected a 25.3 percent surge in construction of multifamily units, a volatile sec-tor that had fallen 15.2 percent in July.

Single-family home construc-tion dipped 3 percent last month to an annual rate of 479,000 units, the first setback following five straight monthly gains.

Some economists held out hope that the drop would be tempo-rary.

New-home construction could rise further in the next few months as builders respond to greater demand from first-time buyers for smaller homes, he added.

Initial claims for unemploy-ment benefits dropped last week to a seasonally adjusted 545,000 from 557,000 the previous week, the Labor Department said. Wall Street economists had expect-ed a small rise, according to Thomson Reuters.

The decline was the third in the past four weeks. The four-week average, which smooths out fluctuations, dropped to 563,000. Despite the improve-ment, that’s far above the 325,000 per week that is typical in a healthy economy.

The slow decline in unem-ployment claims may indicate that the recovery will be a rela-tively jobless one, similar to the rebounds from the 1991 and 2001 recessions, said John Canally, an economist at LPL Financial.

The number of people claiming jobless benefits for more than a

week rose by 129,000 to a sea-sonally adjusted 6.2 million. The continuing claims data lags ini-tial claims by one week.

When federal extended ben-efits are included, 9.01 million people received unemployment insurance in the week end-ing Aug. 29. That’s down from 9.16 million the previous week. Congress has added up to 53 weeks of extended benefits on top of the 26 weeks provided by the states.

Some economists said the over-all housing construction gain was an encouraging sign that the worst is over for that troubled market.

“This sector is likely to start adding to growth rather than holding back the economy,” said Joel Naroff, chief economist at Naroff Economic Advisors.

Regionally, construction rose 23.8 percent in the Northeast and 0.9 percent in the Midwest. Activity was flat in the West and fell 2.4 percent in the South.

Builders have been ramping up because buyers want to take advantage of the federal tax credit. The National Association of Home Builders said this week that its housing market index rose one point to 19 in September, reflecting growing optimism in the industry about rising home sales.

Homebuilders’ stocks jumped after the release of that report and mostly moved higher early Thursday. Thursday’s reports come a day after the Federal Reserve said production by the nation’s factories, mines and utilities rose for the second straight month in August, anoth-er sign the recession is ending.

But the economy isn’t improv-ing fast enough to spur greater hiring.

NEW YORK (AP) — A surprise drop in unem-ployment claims Thursday couldn’t fuel another day of gains for the stock market.

Stocks posted modest losses in quiet trading Thursday after three days of gains. Traders found little in the weekly employment data, or in reports on housing and manufacturing, to provide new insight into the economy. Stocks surrendered early gains around midday and the Dow Jones industrial average ended with a loss of 8 points.

The stock market has risen in eight of the past 10 days and expectations for a recovery have propelled the Standard & Poor’s 500 index up 57.5 percent from a 12-year low in early March. The pace of the gains has brought warnings from analysts that stocks have gone too far, too fast.

“This market has become kind of saturated with good news,” said Jeff Kleintop, chief market strate-gist at LPL Financial.

The Labor Department said workers filing for jobless claims for the first time dipped to 545,000 last week from an upwardly revised 557,000 the previous week. Economists polled by Thomson Reuters were expecting claims to rise.

It was the lowest level of new claims since early July, indicating job cuts could be easing. However, those continuing to file for claims increased to 6.2 million, slightly above analysts’ forecasts. Many economists consider unemployment to be the big-gest obstacle to a rebound in the economy, and the labor market is a major focus for stock investors.

Separately, the Commerce Department said hous-ing starts increased in August to their highest level in nine months amid a jump in apartment build-ing. Housing starts rose 1.5 percent to an annual rate of 598,000 units last month, just below the pace economists had forecast.

In another welcome sign, the Philadelphia Fed’s index of regional manufacturing conditions rose to 14.1 in September from 4.2 in August. The latest figure is the highest since June 2007 and the sec-ond straight positive reading. However a drop in new orders from August worried some investors.

David Chalupnik, head of equities at First American Funds, said the unemployment figures are encouraging for a recovery but that stocks will still need a break before moving significantly high-er again. “Eventually the market does need to take a breather,” he said.

According to preliminary calculations, the Dow Jones industrial average fell 7.79, or 0.1 percent, to 9,783.92. On Wednesday, the Dow jumped 108 points to a high for the year.

The S&P 500 index fell 3.27, or 0.3 percent, to 1,065.49, and the Nasdaq composite index fell 6.40, or 0.3 percent, to 2,126.75.

Bond prices jumped, pushing yields lower. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note fell to 3.39 percent from 3.48 percent late Wednesday.

The dollar was mixed against other currencies, while gold prices fell.

Crude oil fell 3 cents to settle at $72.47 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

About three stocks fell for every two that rose on the New York Stock Exchange, where volume came to 1.5 billion shares compared with 1.6 billion Wednesday.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Thursday shelved a Bush-era plan for an Eastern European missile defense shield that has been a major irritant in relations with Russia. He said a redesigned defensive system would be cheaper and more effective against the threat from Iranian missiles.

Anticipating criticism that he was weakening America’s security, Obama said repeatedly that this decision would provide more — not less — protec-tion.

“It is more comprehensive than the previous pro-gram, it deploys capabilities that are proven and cost effective, and it sustains and builds upon our commitment to protect the U.S. homeland,” he said at the White House.

With the announcement, Washington scrapped what had become a diplomatically troublesome plan, and one the Pentagon says was ill-suited to the true threat from Iran. In its place would be a system the Pentagon contends will accomplish the original goal and more.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Iran’s changing capabilities drove the decision, but he acknowledged that the replacement system is likely to allay some of Russia’s concerns.

The change comes days before Obama will see Russian President Dmitry Medvedev for meetings at the United Nations and the Group of 20 nations economic summit.

The plan for a European shield was a darling of the Bush administration, which reached deals to install 10 interceptors in Poland and a radar sys-tem in the Czech Republic — eastern European nations at Russia’s doorstep and once under Soviet sway. Moscow argued vehemently that the system would undermine the nuclear deterrent of its vast arsenal.

“Its concerns about our previous missile defense programs were entirely unfounded,” Obama said of Russia.

Obama phoned Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer Wednesday night and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk Thursday morning to alert them of his decision.

It is unclear whether any part of the future sys-tem would be in those nations, which agreed to host the Bush-planned shield at considerable cost in public opinion and their relations with Russia. Gates said they might, and said he hopes Poland will still approve a broad military cooperation agreement with the United States.

Criticism came immediately from Republicans.Rep. Eric Cantor of Virginia, the second-ranking

Republican in the House, said he would “work to overturn this wrong-headed policy.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that the anti-govern-ment rhetoric over President Barack Obama’s health care reform effort is troubling because it reminds her of the violent debate over gay rights that roiled San Francisco in the 1970s.

Anyone voicing hateful or vio-lent rhetoric, she told reporters, must take responsibility for the results.

“I have concerns about some of the language that is being used because I saw this myself in the late ’70s in San Francisco,” Pelosi said, suddenly speaking quietly. “This kind of rhetoric was very frightening” and cre-ated a climate in which violence took place, she said.

Former San Francisco Supervisor Dan White was con-victed of the 1978 murders of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk, a gay rights activist. Other gay rights activists and others at the time saw a link between the assas-sinations and the violent debate over gay rights that had preced-ed them for years.

During a rambling confession, White was quoted as saying, “I saw the city as going kind of downhill.” His lawyers argued that he was mentally ill at the time. White committed suicide

in 1985.Pelosi is part of a generation of

California Democrats on whom the assassinations had a sear-ing effect. A resident of San Fransisco, Pelosi had been a Democratic activist for years and knew Milk and Moscone. At the time of their murders, she was serving as chairwoman of her party in the northern part of the state.

On Thursday, Pelosi was answering a question about whether the current vitriol con-cerned her. The questioner did not refer to the murders of Milk or Moscone, or the turmoil in San Francisco three decades ago. Pelosi referenced those events on her own and grew uncharacter-istically emotional.

“I wish that we would all, again, curb our enthusiasm in some of the statements that are made,” Pelosi said. Some of the people hearing the message “are not as balanced as the person making the statement might assume,” she said.

“Our country is great because people can say what they think and they believe,” she added. “But I also think that they have to take responsibility for any incitement that they may cause.”

Pelosi’s office did not imme-diately respond to a request for examples of contemporary state-ments that reminded the speaker

of the rhetoric of 1970s San Francisco.

The public anger during health care town hall meetings in August spilled into the House last week when South Carolina Republican Joe Wilson shouted “You lie!” at Obama, the nation’s first black president, during his speech. On a largely party-line vote, the House reprimanded Wilson.

The tone of the protests has sparked a debate over whether the criticism of Obama, the nation’s first black president, is really about his race. Former President Jimmy Carter has said he thinks the vitriol is racially motivated, but Obama does not believe that, a White House spokesman said.

Asked about Pelosi’s remarks Thursday, House Republican Leader John Boehner said he hasn’t seen evidence that any of the public anger could lead to violence. And he took issue with Carter’s remarks.

“I reject this resoundingly,” Boehner told reporters, noting that he and other Republicans called Obama’s election last year a defining moment for the nation. “The outrage that we see in America has nothing to do with race,” Boehner said. “It has everything to do with the poli-cies that he is promoting.”

Angry rhetoric worries Pelosi

Obama scraps European plan for missiles

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As days tick off the calendar, the life span of the much-bally-hooed tax credit for first-time homebuyers is drawing to an end — unless Congress decides to extend it.

There have been more than a dozen bills introduced in Congress to prolong the life of the tax credit past the Nov. 30 deadline. This week, the White House fueled the discussion, say-ing its economic team is evaluat-ing the credit’s impact on home sales and will make a recom-mendation to President Barack Obama.

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday he hasn’t “made a judgment yet” on extending the credit. “Obviously that’s something that I’m going to take a careful look at.”

The credit is helping stabilize the housing market, but there are conflicting views about the practicality and cost of an exten-sion. The National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Home Builders have launched marketing cam-paigns touting the credit and have pushed Congress to keep it going. But some lawmakers are balking at the cost, which may hit an estimated $15 billion — more than double the amount projected in February’s economic stimulus bill.

The federal tax credit covers up to 10 percent of the home price, or up to $8,000, for first-time buyers. Combined with low mortgage rates and falling home prices, the credit helped end the worst housing recession in a gen-eration.

Home sales have been rising since May. Prices have stabilized and are gradually increasing in many cities. The glut of unsold homes has been pared down.

The tax credit will draw about 400,000 buyers into the market this year, said Mark Zandi, chief

economist for Moody’s Economy.com, who supports extending the tax credit.

“It’s too early for policy makers to step away from the market,” Zandi said.

Critics, however, see the credit as a subsidy for people who don’t need one.

Charles Curtis and his wife weren’t even aware of the tax credit until they put a $895,000 all-cash offer in July on a two-bedroom apartment in New York City.

“It was a wow moment,” said Curtis, 27, a freelance writer and researcher, who is using their savings plus a financial gift from his parents to pay for the apart-ment.

Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, argues the money behind the tax credit could be used for more pressing matters — like unemployment insurance, food stamps and aid to state and local governments.

“It’s really bad policy. You’re throwing a lot of money, in my mind, in the garbage,” said Baker, who actually took advan-tage of the $8,000 credit this year.

Nevertheless, the odds that Congress will approve an exten-sion are around 60 percent, estimates Jaret Seiberg at the Washington Research Group.

There is a widely shared con-cern on Capitol Hill that with-out the tax credit, home prices will begin falling again because job losses will continue to curb demand and reverse this year’s gains in the housing market.

First-time homebuyers snapped up three out of 10 homes sold in July. That’s about 10 percent below the average for the previous six years, according to the National Association of Realtors.

The recession has cost many would-be homebuyers their jobs or shaved hours off their shifts.

The unemployment rate for peo-ple between the ages of 25 and 34 is 10.4 percent, compared to 9.7 percent for the work force as a whole. So at a time when lend-ers are demanding more money up front and better credit scores, many first-time homebuyers are having a harder time scraping together money for a down pay-ment or paying all of their bills on time.

In Jacksonville, Fla., Gerrolynn Gadson has enlisted a non-profit housing counselor to help her save money, lower her debt and find homes priced around $150,000. Fearing she’s running out of time, Gadson is scouring the market for a four-bedroom house.

“I know the process can some-times take forever once you find the house,” said Gadson, 26. “If I end up missing out, I’ll be kind of upset.”

First-time buyers like Gadson spark a chain reaction of home sales. They tend to buy lower priced homes, allowing sellers with growing families to move into larger, more expensive homes.

Neophyte buyers tend to be younger, 30 years old versus 47 years for repeat buyers. Rookie buyers also earn, on average, about $20,000 less per year than repeat buyers. They typi-cally rent or live with relatives before they buy, and often use cash gifts from their parents or a wedding gift for down payments.

And for buyers like Delilah Gawlick, the tax credit helped kick-start their housing hunting.

With a pristine 800-point credit score and a 20 percent down payment, Gawlick quali-fied for a 4.87 percent interest rate on a three-bedroom condo in Waltham, Mass.

“I wasn’t originally thinking of buying,” said Gawlick, 24. “But I’m paying less for mortgage than for rent. That surprised me.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Thursday in favor of the biggest overhaul of college aid programs since their creation in the 1960s — a bill to oust private lenders from the student loan business and put the government in charge.

The vote was 253-171 in favor of a bill that fulfills nearly all of President Barack Obama’s campaign promises for higher education: The measure ends subsidies for private lenders, boosts Pell Grants for needy students and creates a grant program to improve community colleges, among other things.

“These are reforms that have been talked about for years, but they’re always blocked by spe-cial interests and their lobbyists,” Obama said Thursday during a rally at the University of Maryland.

Ending loan subsidies and turning control over to the government would save taxpayers an estimated $87 billion, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Lawmakers would use that money to help make college more affordable, increasing the maxi-mum Pell Grant by $1,400 to $6,900 over the next decade.

“The choice before us is clear. We can either keep sending these subsidies to banks or we can start sending them directly to students,” said the bill’s sponsor, California Democratic Rep. George Miller.

Yet the money also would be spent on things that don’t help pay for college, such as construction at K-12 schools and new preschool programs.

And while the measure would increase Pell Grants, it would do nothing to curb college costs, which rise much faster than Pell Grants do.

In addition, the CBO says that when administra-tive costs and market conditions are considered, the savings from switching to direct government lending could be much lower, $47 billion instead of $87 billion.

Republicans warned that instead of saving the government money, as Democrats promise, the bill could wind up costing the government more money.

Lawmakers split largely along party lines on the bill, with only six Republicans in favor and three Democrats against. The measure goes next to the Senate, where its fate is a little less certain.

Obama didn’t get his way on one thing: The president proposed earlier this year to take Pell Grants out of lawmakers’ hands entirely, making the program an entitlement like Social Security and Medicare, which would have cost an estimated $117 billion — more than lawmakers have to spend.

Under the measure, Pell Grants would rise slightly more than inflation over the next decade, increasing on average by about 2.6 percent year-ly, according to the bill’s sponsors. However, the grants would still depend on annual spending bills and could rise less than promised, as has happened in the past.

Lawmakers met him halfway on the labyrinthine college aid form; Obama proposed to eliminate it altogether when he ran for president, but the bill would keep the form and shorten it.

As consumers, college students probably wouldn’t notice much difference in their loans, which they would get through their schools. However, offi-cials at several colleges worry they may not be able to make the switch to direct government loans in time for next year, and Education Department offi-cials said this week they do not intend to extend the deadline.

More schools administer federal loans through the subsidized loan program than from the govern-ment’s direct loan program. Private lenders made $56 billion in government-backed loans to more than 6 million students last year, compared with $14 billion in direct loans from the government.

Republicans argued it is wrong to put the govern-ment in near-total control of student lending.

Many also worry about job losses in their dis-tricts. Private lenders employ more than 30,000 people whose jobs depend on the subsidized loan program, and the industry says many would be laid off.

First-time home-buyer Charles Curtis poses Thursday across a street from a high rise residence he hopes to buy in New York. Curtis hopes to take advan-tage of an $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Presenting his first Medal of Honor, President Barack Obama on Thursday praised the sacrifice of a soldier who braved enemy fire while attempting to save a comrade during the war in Afghanistan.

Obama honored Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti of Raynham, Mass., during an East Room ceremony. Standing with Monti’s parents, Janet and Paul, Obama said Monti personified the values of duty, honor, sacrifice and heroism.

Americans often toss around such words too freely, the president said.

“Do we really grasp the meanings of these values?” he asked.

The award came as the administra-tion is wrestling with its next move in Afghanistan. Obama has held off sending more troops to the country where the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks were launched. He already has sent 17,000 additional combat troops to Afghanistan and is weighing sending even more to stabilize that nation.

Democrats, however, want specific benchmarks there before Obama goes forward with more combat troops for the region.

Monti died during a firefight with the Taliban in Gowardesh, Afghanistan, in June 2006. The 30-year-old Monti showed “con-spicuous gallantry,” the White House declared when announcing he would

win the Medal of Honor for his role in a fight along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Monti’s 16-man patrol had been scouting ahead of a larger offensive against the Taliban. A helicopter deployed to resupply the patrol blew their cover; Taliban fighters con-verged, and Monti called for backup.

One of his men, Pvt. Brian Bradbury, was shot during the encounter. Monti, who enlisted at age 17, twice left cover and ran into the open under intense enemy fire to retrieve the wounded soldier.

Monti “did something no amount of training can instill,” Obama said. He quoted Monti as saying, “he is my soldier, I am going to get him.”

On Monti’s third attempt, he was struck by a grenade and died on the field.

Obama said the sacrifice of Monti and other brave members of the mili-tary should inspire all Americans to aspire to be better citizens.

Monti previously was awarded a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, five Army Commendation Medals, four Army Achievement Medals and three National Defense Service Medals.

The Medals of Honor awarded by Congress are the highest award for military valor, typically reserved for members of the military who risk their lives with gallantry beyond the call of duty.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers turned up the pressure Thursday for more details on the war in Afghanistan, but Defense Secretary Robert Gates said “every-body should take a deep breath” and let the administration devise strategy at its own pace.

House Minority Leader John Boehner complained at a Capitol Hill press conference that the U.S. and NATO battlefield command-er in Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, was not being allowed by the administration to testify to Congress.

“We need to hear from him soon,” the Ohio Republican said, adding that he believes McChrystal doesn’t have enough troops to turn around the faltering war effort.

Gates urged that Obama be allowed to take his time.

“There has been a lot of talk this week and the last two or three weeks about Afghanistan and frankly, from my standpoint, everybody ought to take a deep breath,” Gates told a Pentagon press conference.

Gates was answering a question on why a war assessment by McChrystal hasn’t been made public. He said the assessment is part of a larger re-evaluation on how to handle the war and that President Barack Obama deserves the right to absorb it and have any questions answered before the assessment is made public.

“I think that we need to understand that the decisions the president faces on Afghanistan are some of the most important he may face in his presi-dency,” Gates said.

Sen. Dick Lugar, R-Ind., chair-man of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a frequent Obama ally, complained that the administra-tion declined invitations to speak at committee hearings this week about Afghanistan.

“I hope that the administration will soon decide on the time for its views to reach the American people,” Lugar said in a statement. “In any event, it is critical that the full force and voice of the president lead the discussion around this national strategic prior-

ity with so many American lives and hundreds of billions of U.S. dollars at stake.”

Lugar urged the president to describe his thinking on the war, now that he has received assessments from commanders and the Pentagon.

Democrats also have been criti-cal of the Obama administration’s handling of the war and have spoken out against the prospects of sending more troops. McChrystal is expected to submit a second assessment in coming weeks that is widely believed to ask for more troops to fight the stalemated war.

Obama earlier this year approved sending 17,000 more warfight-ers and 4,000 military trainers to Afghanistan, bringing the total num-ber of U.S. forces there to 68,000 by the end of 2009.

The president on Wednesday said he would “take a very deliberative process” in making decisions on Afghanistan. Obama said he will fin-ish his broad assessment of military, diplomatic, civilian and development efforts there before moving on to his next step — mulling additional deployments.

Also Thursday, Gates also said the president made it clear when he announced his Afghan strategy at the end of March that he would reassess the war’s strategy decisions after the Afghan elections that were held Aug. 20.

The administration maintains that an important part of defeating the Taliban is helping build a govern-ment that serves the nation and is respected by its population. But last month’s still unresolved vote has been marred by charges of wide-spread fraud.

The final, but uncertified, vote count released Wednesday gives President Hamid Karzai more than 54 percent of the ballots. But ongo-ing recounts and fraud investigations could drive Karzai’s total below 50 percent, forcing him into a runoff.

“There is no question that the nature of the election in Afghanistan has complicated the picture for us,” Gates said of the vote last month.

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Dear Dr. Gott: I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2000, but I have had the syndrome since 1997. My first doctor did not diagnose it. Instead, I was told to take nonsteroi-dal anti-inflammatory drugs and to meditate. Then my managed-care nurse called and strongly recom-mended that a new physical-medi-cine specialist see me. At the same time, I took a home-study nursing class on fibromyalgia.

My new doctor diagnosed Piriformis syndrome right away. After my examination by the phys-ical-medicine specialist, he asked how long I had had fibromyalgia. The home study and my appointment happened to come simultaneously.

I learned to listen to my body and adjust accordingly. After having to take a short, decreasing course of steroids for a bad sinus infection. The steroids decreased my fibromyalgia pain, as well.

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Dear Abby: I recently met a wom-an at a “Mommy and Me” class. We hit it off immediately and started making plans for play dates, etc. During one class we started talking about our husbands, and I realized that her husband is someone I had a casual relationship with 10 years ago.

I have avoided getting together with her ever since because I don’t know if it is appropriate to tell her how well I know her husband. If we are to be friends, I feel I must be honest with her. I’d appreciate your advice. — Awkward

Dear Awkward: If the situation were reversed, how would you feel about it? Would you feel OK with it if she had rejected your husband?Or are you all sophisticated enough to laugh it off and let bygones be bygones? If the answer to that last question is yes, then level with her. If not, then don’t go there.

Dear Abby: “Mary” and I worked in the same department for 20 years. We would occasionally social-ize outside of work along with our husbands. They eventually divorced, but I stayed friends with Mary. She remarried, transferred out of my department a few years ago, and we now see each other only at work-related functions. I recently heard that her ex had passed away sud-denly. I don’t know whether I should send her a condolence card, call her

or not mention anything until we bump into each other again. What is the proper procedure for acknowl-edging — or not — the death of an ex-spouse? — Rochelle

Dear Rochelle: If Mary’s first mar-riage ended in a bitter divorce, drop her a line and let her know what you heard.

Dear Abby: My friend, “Jane,” who lives in California, is going through a painful divorce. She has recently become obsessed with a celebrity.

She is now attending his church. She has spoken to him casually twice and says she “knows” they are meant to be together. I know Jane isn’t violent, and I’m sure she would do him no harm, but when I mentioned counseling she accused me of being “jealous.” Abby, we’re not teenagers. Jane is a 43-year-old woman. Mutual friends tell me I should let her have her fun. Am I right to be concerned? — Friend of a stalker

Dear Friend: Yes, to a degree, because your friend may be setting herself up for another disappoint-ment.

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Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of ROBIN LEE BURNS of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said ROBIN LEE BURNS to present them to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of December 2009 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment.

This is the 18th day of September, 2009.

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Rutherford County Airport Authority has a full time, temporary position available as

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Position reports to the Chairman of the Airport Authority. Positions is responsible for administrative and physical management of airport, assurance of compliance with FAAsafety regulations, supervision of staff, researching, obtaining and administering federal and state grants for the Airport. Also responsible for administering the budget, conferring with consultants/contractors on airport projects, making presentations to community and civic groups, overseeing air shows. Additionally, job involves routine maintenance, and operations: refueling aircraft, positioning aircraft, maintaining runway and hanger lights. Maintaining and cleaning terminal, main hanger and flight school building.

Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautic, business or a related field, with 3-5 years experience in the field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical requirement, job requires heavy lifting and towing, inside and outside work, exposure to dust and fumes, constant contact with the general public. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00-5:00, Sat. 10:00-5:00, Sun. 1:00-5:00, 40 hour work week. Minimum Annual Salary $35,648, negotiable DOQ.

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Fri., & Sat. for ONLY $20. Additional words are only 75¢ each. Deadline: Wed. at 2 p.m.

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Valid 9/14/09 - 9/18/09

YARD SALE Spears Rd. (off Harris Henrietta Rd., across from Jones Service

Station) Sat. 8A-12PHousehold items and

much more!

Wee Runs Consignment SaleWhite Oaks Plaza, 1639 US Hwy 74 Bypass, Spindale

(previously Steve & Barry’s, beside Burke’s Outlet in the Big Lots Complex) Children’s

Clothing, Toys, Equipment & Furniture

SALE DATESSat. 9/19 8A-6PSun. 9/20 1P-5P

Mon.-Fri. 9/21-9/25Open Daily 10A-2P

Sat. 9/26 8A-6PSun. 9/27 1P-5P

Discount Days; Most items will be half price.Sun. 9/27 6P-9P are Clearance Hours w/

Price Reductions up to 70%!!! 288-4100

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LARGE YARD/BAKE SALE FC:

230 Mountain View St. Thurs.-Sun. 7A-untilCollectibles, clothes, ab lounger, weight bench & weights.

Something for everyone!

HUGE YARD SALEEllenboro: 1856 Walls

Church Rd. (left off Hollis Rd.) Sat.

7A-12P Something for everyone!

HUGE COMMUNITYYARD SALE Rfdtn

155 S. Ridgecrest Sat. 7A-until Too much to list! Something

for everyone. Brand new items!

Rain date Sat. 9/26!

GILBERT TOWN YARD SALE

(off of Broyhill Rd.) 10+ Families

Saturday 7A-until Something for

everybody!

CARPORT SALE FC: 137 Sharon St. (off

Church St.) Fri. & Sat. 9A-until Clothes,

XL black leather coat, shoes, bags,

jewelry, household, tools. Something for

everyone!

3 FAMILY FC: Long Branch Rd. (off of Poors Ford Rd.)

Saturday 8A-untilClothes, what nots

and much more!

Yard Sales

2 FAMILY Rfdtn 171 C.C. Hoyle Rd.

Sat. 7A-until Couch, bed, table, household, baby items and more! Everything must go!

Yard Sales

Shepherd type dogDark in color, 30-35 lbs.has collar. Found 8/31 in Oak Grove Church community 453-7322

YOUNG DOG, light colored, has collar. Found in Concord

Church community. 245-9070

Sm. F black & brownpossible Chihuahua.Has red collar. Found

9/15 in Spindale at Old Suzannah. 447-1188

Small black dog with collar. Found near Main St. in Rfdtn.

Call 828-289-8394

Found

2 Cocker SpanielsOne white, one blonde Lost 8/24 from Trojan Ln., FC. Reward! Call 429-6017 or 289-9125

Sm male black & tan Yorkie/Rat terrier.

Lost 7/3 from Sunshine area. Small reward

offered! Call 429-4584

Reward! Small blackpuppy w/green collar, stub tail, around Rfdtn

post office, missing since 9/10. 980-3805

Lost

Tenn. fainting goat,buck kid, DOB 5/09, black/white, $50 obo

828-625-5517

Livestock

Toy & Tiny Toy Poodles Vet

approved, CKC Reg. 828-248-5095

FREE KITTENS to an indoor home only.

Litter box trained. Call 287-4944 after 5pm

Free beautiful whitemale cat, blue eye and green eye, has rabies

shot, 6 months old, 288-9923 or 287-7861

AKC Shih Tzu puppies 8 wks $300

Call 828-429-5290or 828-429-3866

Pets

2000 Chevy ImpalaWhite, 3.8 V6, very clean! Local listings

are asking $5800, this one goes for $3,000.

Call 453-0953

Autos

WILL BUYYOUR GOLD AND SILVER

We come to you!Get more for your gold!! 289-7066

WILL BUY YOUR JUNK Cars & Trucks

Pick up at your convenience!

Call 223-0277

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST

STRIPS Up to $10 per 100 ct. Call Frank

828-577-4197

Want To Buy

Thompson/Center arms 50 cal. black powder gun. Exc.

cond.! $250 289-5770

Solid oak dining tablewith 8 chairs, 2 leafs, buffet & 2 solid oak

corner hutches. $700 245-5703 or 286-8665

Maintenance Free Golf Cart Batteries

discount on multi-sets $250/set 657-4430

For Sale

RN SUPERVISORWhite Oak Manor -

Rutherfordton is now accepting applications for a full time, first shift

RN Supervisor with five years or more of

Long Term Care experience. Monday -

Friday with flexible hours. Excellent

benefits. If you are interested, please

stop by the Human Resource Dept. to complete an application at

188 Oscar Justice Rd., Rutherfordton,

or call Gail Eller, RN, Director of Nurses at 828-286-9001 EEOC

The Little Red Schoolis looking for a

qualified, experienced child care teacher.Must have minimum of credentials plus 12 hrs. college credits.

Call 245-7556

Help Wanted

Outside sales repneeded Our company

is seeking an energetic, hardworking professional to join our

team. Training provided! 1st year

potential $40-$50k Call Scott 336-687-6099

Now hiring disciplined salespeople. Warehouse staff. Data Entry.

Experienced EBayers. Motivated

tele-marketers, salaries/high

commissions, multi-lingual positions

available. MSOffice & military

exper. preferred not required. Rfdtn facility

877-372-7271ext 700 or fax resume

877-372-7271 or e-mail resume to: hr.arinc@att.net

Musician/Minister of Music New Vernon Baptist Church, Rev.

J.K. Miller, is seeking a musician/minister of music. If interested

please contact Deacon Joe Hunt 245-1100 or Lena

Wilkerson 287-2471

ICU STAFF NURSE: RN Full-time, part-time

or PRN 7pm-7am. ACLS & PALS

Certified, minimum 1-2 years experience.Contact Kathy Utz

828-894-3525, ext. 2430, icu@

saintlukeshospital.comor Brenda Hemsath

ext. 2550, bhemsath@ saintlukeshospital.com

Resumes may also be mailed to:

St. Luke’s HospitalAttn: Human Resources

101 Hospital Drive Columbus, NC 28722

Full-time Child Care Specialist Bachelors

in Early Childhood Ed. or Child Development.

Will consider Associates in Early

Childhood with commitment to

complete Bachelors. Must have 2+ years paid experience in

early childhood services or related field & be proficient in Excel.

Submit resume to: Director,

PO Box 1619, Forest City, NC 28043

Help Wanted

Busy business womanneeds assistance to run errands includes

groceries, office supplies, pick up mail, etc. 1 Wednesday per week. 5 hrs. to start, more later on. $8/hr. Ref’s. req. 245-2711

ASSISTANT NEEDEDin fast paced wellness

facility. Position requires energetic, self

motivated and detail oriented team player. Must have experience in medical reception/ front desk or medical insurance and billing.

Other resumes will not be reviewed. 2 years

exp. is preferred. Please incl. prof.

references w/resume. Email to paradoxnc@

bellsouth.net

Help Wanted

MyTazoodlePaysCash.com Does Yours? New search eng. coming in

Oct. 910-770-1081

Business

Opportunity

Cafe/Diner/Ice Cream $49,500 Owner will help finance! Seats 40. 5 days,

short hrs. Rent $900 Bkr 828-298-6566

Business

For Sale

TSC is here! Ready when you need us. Visit our websites www.tscbiz.com

resume2go.net or esite4u.com

Business

Services

For Rent: Lake LureFox Run Townhouse 2BR/2BA sleeps 6

Avail. Oct. 10th-14th $125 per night Call

Frank 505-280-5815

Vacation

Property

1 - 2.5 ACRE LOTS near Chase High. City water taps provided. Starting at $6,000!

864-909-1035

Lots For Sale

Several 2BR & 3BRmobile homes for rent

in Ellenboro area. $280/mo. + dep. No pets! Call 657-4430

Single wide Shiloh: 2BR/2BA No Pets!

$400/mo. + $300 dep. 245-5703 or 286-8665

2BR/2BA SW in Rutherfordton!

RENT TO OWN!Will Finance! No Banks! Hurry! You pay no lot

rent, taxes, or insurance!

NEG. $75 wk + dep

704-806-6686

2BR/2BA in nice area Stove, refrig. No Pets!

$400/mo. + deposit Call 287-7043

2 & 3BR SW in Harris Water & sewer incld.

Starting at $340/mo. + dep. 828-748-8801

2BR/1BA on very priv. 2 ac. lot in Spindale. Cent. h/a. $75/wk. + $200 dep. 247-0091

Nice, Clean, Private 3BR/2BA in Rfdtn.

$650/mo. + securities.286-1982 or 748-0658

RENT TO OWN2BR SW MH Spindale area. $400/mo. Small DP + 1st month’s rent.

Call 429-3976

Mobile Homes

For Rent

2BR/1BA, Ellenboro Hopewell/Hollis Rd.

brick home, appliances furnished, hardwood

floors. No pets!Ref’s. Call 453-7717

Homes

For Rent

2BR/1BA House in Spindale $400/month + $350 deposit Call

828-442-0799 after 5p

2BR/1BA, dual panewindows, ceiling

fans, window a/c, w/d hookup, East Court

St., Rfdtn. 1.5 blocks to downtown

$310/mo. application 828-748-8801

2BR house in Rfdtnarea. Central h/a.

$400/mo. Dep. and ref’s. Call 286-9383

5BR/1.5BA 2 StoryBest Spindale

neighborhood. Big porch, outdoor storage

workshop. No A/C. $650 per month.

Call 561-523-4077 or 828-201-0851

RENT TO OWN:3BR/1.5BA in Spindale Central h/a, new paint. $550/mo. + $300 dep. Call 919-604-1115 or dlbuff@yahoo.com

3 Bedroom/1 Bath Forest City area

$400/mo. + $400 dep. Call 245-5669

NICE 3BR in Rfdtn Refrig., stove, d/w,

microwave, gas logs, hdwd floors, cent. h/a, lg. storage bldg. No

Pets! $595/mo. + dep. & ref’s. 828-659-8614

or 245-4851

2BR/2.5BA home on64/74 1 mile from Lake Lure Beach, Chimney Rock and Ingles. Lake Lure view. $700/mo. Also, 2BR/2BA on 2

ac. in Resort. $800/mo.Call Eddy Zappel 828-289-9151 or

Marco 954-275 0735

Homes

For Rent

Newly remodeled 2BR/1BA on 1.42 ac.

near Chase High. 2 out bldgs, city water. $45,000 864-909-1035

Homes

For Sale

2BR & 3BR Close to downtown Rfdtn. D/w, stove, refrig., w/d hook up. No pets! 287-0733

September Special Ask about free month’s

rent! Senior Citizen Piney Ridge Apt 2BR

Appl., w/d hookup,carpet, cent. h/a. One person. No pets! $400/ mo. + $400 dep. 1 yr. lease. 245-4263 (day) or 245-4083 (evening)

2 Bedroom/1 Bath Oakland Rd. area

$350/mo. + depositCall 828-748-8801

2BR APT in RfdtnWest Court Street

$350/mo. + depositCall 287-3535

1, 2 & 3BR Nice, large Townhomes

Private decks, washer/dryer hook up

Water included!$375, $475 & $550/mo

828-289-2700

Richmond Hill Senior Apts. in Rfdtn 1BR Units w/handicap

accessible units avail. Sec 8 assistance avail.

287-2578 Hours: Mon., Tues., & Thurs.

7-3. TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 EqualHousing Opportunity. Income Based Rent.

Quiet studio apt. near college. Water, power,

Direct TV, incld. No smoking or pets. $450/ mo. + dep. 287-7368

Apartments

Sell or rent your property in the Classifieds! Place your ad

today! 245-6431 Mon.-Fri. 8a-5p

2BR/2BA MH Chase community All appl.,

garden tub, semi priv. lot. $400/mo. 245-7115

Now Hiring Position open for SALES

CONSULTANT. Would prefer someone with

experience, but it is not required. Will train the right person. Would

need to be familiar with computer operation. Apply in person at Stamey Chrysler-

Jeep-Dodge in Marion, NC between the hrs of 8am-5pm

Monday-Friday

SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 245-6431

2003 Honda CivicEX 4 door, 132K mi.,

Good condition! Asking $6,500 Call 453-0554

2005 Mercury SableAuto, a/c, pw, pl,

cd, cruise. Excellent condition! 88,000 miles $5,200 Call 287-0057

Trucks1994 GMC Pick UpP/w, p/l, good a/c,

new tires. Runs good! Call 828-305-3627

RAIN OR SHINE!Spindale United

Methodist ChurchMain St. Sat. 6A-12P

Sausage biscuits.

FC: Old Ballpark Rd.Sat. 7A-1P Toddler,

girl, misses, jr. & plus size clothes & appl.

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KABUL (AP) — A suicide car bomber killed six Italian sol-diers and 10 Afghan civilians Thursday in the heavily guard-ed capital of Kabul — a grim reminder of the Taliban’s reach amid political uncertainty in Afghanistan.

The Taliban claimed respon-sibility for the deadliest attack for the Italian contingent in the country.

Violence has increased since the U.S. sent thousands more troops to push back the resur-gent Taliban and bolster secu-rity for last month’s still-unre-solved presidential election. The Taliban made good on threats to disturb the vote, and militant attacks have risen not just in the group’s southern heartland but also in the north and in Kabul and surrounding areas.

The bomber rammed his explo-sives-filled car into two Italian military vehicles in a convoy about midday. Four Italian sol-diers were also wounded, said Italian Defense Minister Ignazio La Russa. The Afghan Interior Ministry said an additional 55 civilians were injured.

The explosion shattered windows in buildings about

half a mile (a kilometer) away and shook offices and homes throughout the central Afghan neighborhood that houses embassies and military bases.

Charred vehicles littered the road just off a main traffic circle that leads to the airport. An Associated Press reporter saw six vehicles burned, including an Italian Humvee, and two bodies covered with plastic sheets.

Shopkeeper Feraudin Ansari said he felt the blast in his store about 50 yards (meters) away. Windows were broken in all the shops on the street. He said he was angry at NATO forces for being in the downtown area.

“Why are you patrolling inside the city? There is no al-Qaida, no Taliban here,” said Ansari, 25. “My shop is destroyed, and my head hurts from the blast.”

U.S. State Department spokes-man Ian Kelly condemned the bombing and said that the attack “reinforces the need for the U.S. and allies, in partnership with the people of Afghanistan, to continue our critical work.”

Elsewhere, a NATO service member died from a bomb strike in the south Wednesday, NATO forces said.

In addition to violence, Afghanistan is mired in debates about the legitimacy of the fraud-tainted presidential bal-loting, whose uncertain result threatens to undermine the gov-ernment’s authority.

In his first public comments on the disputed election, President Hamid Karzai defended its integrity, saying Thursday he had seen only limited proof of fraud. Full preliminary results showed him with 54.6 percent of the vote, well ahead of lead-ing challenger, former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah. But recounts and fraud investi-gations could drive Karzai’s total below 50 percent, forcing him into a runoff.

Acknowledging fraud, Karzai said “there were some govern-ment officials who were partial toward me,” but he alleged that others had manipulated results to favor Abdullah.

The increased fighting and complaints about the election have raised questions abroad about whether the Afghan war is worth the cost in lives and financial support. Officials have said the war just needs to be refocused.

87 civilians said killed in strikeSAN’A, Yemen (AP) — Nearly 87 civilians were

killed in a strike by government warplanes that hit a camp of people fleeing fighting in northern Yemen, a tribal leader said Thursday. It was a sign of increasing bloodiness in a remote war against Shiite rebels in this turmoil-ridden Arab nation.

The Yemeni government has said it is deter-mined to stamp out the 5-year-old rebellion.

Police: Students attackedBERLIN (AP) — Police in southern Germany

say several students have been injured at a high school in the city of Ansbach and an apparent attacker arrested.

Police in the Franken region of Bavaria said Thursday that officers were at the school in Ansbach, but no further information was imme-diately available.

Insurgents issue demands]MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A Somali

insurgent group holding a French security agent on Thursday announced conditions for his release, saying the French must stop supporting Somalia’s government.

The al-Shabab insurgent group, which has links to al-Qaida, also demanded that the French force African Union peacekeepers out of the country, withdraw French warships patrol-ling Somali waters and “release all the prisoners of the holy warriors held in many areas, which we will reveal later.”

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