By LARRY DALEDaily Courier Staff Writer

RUTHERFORDTON — With the worst recession since the Great Depression battering Americans, many people are wondering if they are ever going to be

able to retire.Unemployment in

Rutherford County reached a mind-numbing 16.9 percent

in December, so a lot of county residents are struggling just to

get by day to day, much less think about retirement.But baby boomers, particularly, are

heading toward their retirement years, and financial planners work with people to help them reach their financial goals.

David Smith, Edward Jones financial advi-sor in Rutherfordton, said he helps clients

understand the risks and rewards in various options, then he helps them develop a strat-egy that is comfortable for them.

Also, he said, his advice is to “stick with quality.” Success doesn’t come with get-rich-

quick plans, he said, adding that there will be

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GWU gets winGWU pitcher Michael Hanzlik hurled a one-hit shutout in a 9-0 win over Harvard at McNair Field Monday

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Bright, yellow daf-fodils are brighten-ing the landscapes around Rutherford County as the first flowers of spring emerge with the arrival of warmer weather.

SPINDALE – Author Darnell Arnoult will share her thoughts about her poetry and fiction as this year’s Spratt Literary Series speaker.

The event, sponsored by the Isothermal Community College Cultural Events Committee, will be held at the college’s library auditorium on Friday, March 26, at 7 p.m. There is no charge and the public is encouraged to attend.

Arnoult is the prize-winning author of “What Travels With Us: Poems” (LSU Press) and the novel Sufficient Grace (Free Press). Her shorter works have appeared in a vari-ety of journals.

She holds a M.F.A. from University of Memphis and a M.A. from North Carolina State University, and is a regular faculty member of the Duke Writers Workshop,

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By SCOTT BAUGHMANDaily Courier Staff Writer

SPINDALE — Commissioners moved a step closer to discussing joint sewer ser-vice with Rutherfordton at their March meeting Monday night and passed a reso-lution honoring several former commis-sioners.

Town Manager Cameron McHargue informed the board that Rutherfordton Town Council had agreed to meet with them on April 12 at 6 p.m. at the Spindale House to discuss joint wastewater ser-vices.

The two boards are hoping to find ways to save money on sewer service,

McHargue said.Commissioners also passed a resolu-

tion honoring several former commis-sioners who have recently passed away. Bob Ensley, Juanita Robertson, Charles Melton, Alan Metcalf and Ned Gibson

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Spindale, Rutherfordton meeting set

FC wants clarity in working with Owls

Retirement plans can

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Arnoult will be 2010 Spratt series speaker

Editor’s note: This is the sixth part of The Daily Courier’s 10-part series on weathering the recession. The series will be published each Tuesday.

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By LARRY DALEDaily Courier Staff Writer

FOREST CITY — Mayor Dennis Tarlton and town attorney David Lloyd will meet with Forest City Owls General Manager James Wolfe so that the town and the team can bet-ter work together concerning use of McNair Field.

Commissioners on Monday endorsed letting the mayor and the attorney work together as a committee to clarify commu-nication procedures between Forest City and the Owls, to work together to share costs, and to make Commissioner Chris Lee the liaison between the board and the Owls to ensure that the council sees the planned schedule before it is published so that the council can look at increases in mainte-nance costs in its budget.

“Forest City supports the Owls 100 percent,” the mayor said. “And we want the field to be used.”

There were just communica-tion issues because the board was not aware of the schedule, he said.

At the last council meeting, board members had expressed concerns about the Owls play-ing host to college games at the stadium without paying the town for use of the facility, since the town was incurring additional costs connected with those games.

During the public comments section of the meeting, citizen Seable Grant said the town had been “gung-ho” then to get the

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were all recognized for their ser-vice.

Tasha Davis of Munchietown Sweets and Treats bakery came before the board to request a two-hour parking ordinance for Main Street.

Last month, Davis requested a one-hour parking sign for the spaces in front of her bakery, but Police Chief Andy Greenway met with other business owners to request their employees park in side street spaces.

Davis said the parking issues remain and she wants the board to set up the ordinance.

The board tabled the idea until next month’s meeting so they could research existing ordi-nances in the county.

The board also continued to discuss the proposed animal control ordinance.

On a vote of four to one, commissioners approved Commissioner Carl Bailey’s amendment to set up an animal control appeals board made up of one law enforcement officer recommended by the county sheriff and not a Spindale police officer, one licensed veterinar-

ian, one citizen of Spindale and one alternate. Commissioner Nancy Walker was the dissent-ing vote.

Brenda Watson reported on the merchants’ association. The group has recently applied for a community development grant from a local retailer ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.

“They would like to also extend a local $1,500 grant involving some of their local employees volunteering to help us imple-ment some of the changes we want,” Watson said. “We want to do some work at the Spindale Pool and tennis area, the Spindale House and the down-town area. We want to install several handicap accessible pic-nic tables, six new park benches made from recycled plastic and new tennis nets for the courts. There has been talk of taking two of the tennis courts and having basketball on either end.”

The group also wants to get its own Web site with hours and the addresses of each of the mem-ber businesses, but has decided not to do an Independence Day celebration this year. Watson also promoted awareness of the group’s 350 Project.

“The 350 project is a nation-wide grassroots initiative to get

consumers to consciously think about where they are shopping,” Watson said. “What we’re ask-ing is to have citizens think 350 — pick three businesses each month that you’d like to frequent and spend $50 cumula-tively each month. The national tagline is, Pick three, spend $50 and save our local economy.”

Tom Graham spoke regarding his proposed economic develop-ment workshop brainstorming session.

The F.A.S.T. Southeast Hill Climb was given permission to proceed by the board. The race will feature only cars from 1939 and older. The board asked the group to consider changing the race route from a proposed tenth of a mile on Callahan-Koon Road to Oak Street. A final route for the September hill climb will be chosen in the next 30 days.

Finally, the board moved $2,510 from contingency to cover signs for the E911 project, moved $10,000 from contingen-cy for repair and maintenance of pump stations and moved $5,000 from contingency of the enterprise fund for a study of the town’s enterprise fund.

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

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WILMINGTON (AP) — A soldier acquitted of killing a mother and two of her young daughters in North Carolina about 25 years ago is now going on trial in military court after prosecutors say new DNA tests link him to the crimes.

Master Sgt. Timothy Hennis, 51, is charged with premeditated murder in the May 1985 stabbing deaths of Kathryn Eastburn and two of her daugh-ters — 5-year-old Kara Sue and 3-year-old Erin Nicole. Opening statements in the court-martial are set for Wednesday and the death penalty trial could last up to two months.

Hennis couldn’t be tried again in civilian court so he was charged by the military, which can pur-sue the case because its court system is a differ-ent jurisdiction. Hennis retired from the Army in 2004 but was recalled to active duty to face charg-es.

Hennis, who had adopted the Eastburns’ dog sev-eral days before the killings, was arrested four days after the bodies were found when a witness who reported seeing someone in the Eastburns’ drive-way late at night picked him out of a photo lineup.

Hennis, then an Army sergeant, was convicted in 1986 of the killings in civilian court and sentenced to death, but the state Supreme Court gave him a new trial, in part because the justices said the evi-dence was weak. Jurors acquitted Hennis in 1989, saying then that it was a quick decision for many because prosecutors couldn’t prove Hennis was inside the house at the time of the slayings.

The case spawned a 1993 book entitled “Innocent Victims,” which was followed by a cable television miniseries.

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The Academic Team at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy placed third at the North Carolina Open Academic State Tournament (NCOAST), held at Guilford College in Greensboro on Saturday.

Filling in for absent starter Aren Besson, first alternate Zadok Moss turned in a clutch performance, notably grabbing the final toss-up question in the quarterfinals to hand Raleigh Charter B its only loss of the day. Sarah Sievers and Regina Maimone were key in victories over

Robinson High School and the Cobra Kings, and team captain Jonathan Bass led all TJCA scorers with 390 points in eleven rounds. Jonathan was the 11th ranked individual over-all, out of 94 competitors. TJCA was eliminated by the NC School of Science and Math, who placed sec-ond to eight-time state champion Raleigh Charter A.

The third place finish qualifies TJCA for the NAQT High School National Championship Tournament, held in Chicago on Memorial Day weekend.

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FOREST CITY — The upcom-ing Multicultural Festival, entitled “Building Community,” was the main topic of discussion at the Grahamtown Team meeting last Tuesday at New Bethel AME Zion Church.

Teresa Bennings is the chair of the festival and is seeking assistance to identify craftsmen and performers who want to participate.

The event will be held at Hardin Road Park on Saturday, June 12, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The festival is funded in part from a Grassroots Arts Program of the N.C. Arts Council and is allocated by the Rutherford County Recreation, Culture and Heritage Commission.

Also, a report was given that the contracts have been awarded for the rehabilitation of the first three hous-es as part of the Gypsy Street revi-talization Community Development Block Grants program. Construction will start within the next month.

The next meeting will be April 13 at 5:30 p.m. at New Bethel AME Zion Church. Meetings are open to the public.

G-Team plans festival

team to pay for the extra games. “Why not now?” he asked. The mayor explained that the board was not aware that the schedule had already been publicized, and thought they were special events.

“The Owls did what they were sup-posed to do,” Tarlton said. He added that the planned meeting would ensure that “we will not catch each other by surprise.”

“It’s taxpayers’ money I’ve lost,” Grant replied.

In other business, Robin S. Lattimore appeared before the board to ask its blessings on a Forest City history book project. Lattimore, the author of 16 books, including ones on Rutherfordton and Spindale, asked the board to allow him access to his-torical records at Town Hall.

“Writing a book about Forest City will be an honor,” he said. “I expect to learn a lot. I’m sure it will be both challenging and rewarding.

“As a cultural historian, I immerse myself in both my research and writ-ing. I conduct hundreds of interviews and create additional opportunities for people to share their memories and family photographs. The suc-cess of a book like this depends on community support. I know that the people of Forest City are very proud of their town and I want that pride to show on every page of the book that I write.”

Lattimore told the board that the book project cost is approximately $50,000 and he added that $30,000 in private sector funds, $15,000 annually for two years, has already been committed.

Shane Earley, who is helping with the project, commented, “Benefactors have been quite generous. This is a civic-minded city.”

Lattimore foresees researching and writing the book until March 2012, with a book delivery date in late fall of that year.

Board members backed allowing Lattimore to research the historical documents in Town Hall.

In other action at the meeting the board:n approved a request for a 5K run

on June 5 as a fundraiser for the Community Pet Center. Organizers will work with the Forest City Police Department concerning brief closings of streets to allow runners to pass.n approved a street closure request

for the Antiques & Arts Fair on April 17. The eastbound lane of Main Street from Depot Street to Powell Street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.n approved a May 15 run in hopes

of raising $6,000 for Backpacks for Kids. The request was made by Police Chief Jay Jackson, a member of the Leadership Rutherford class of 2010.n agreed that Finance Director

Pruett Walden should include a pos-sible contract with East Coast Risk Management in next year’s budget. Walden said the program would be good for employees’ safety and well-being. It would cost about $36,000 per year. Mayor Tarlton commented, “That is a small price to pay to man-age your risks.”n agreed to allow attorney Lloyd

to resume talks with a company that wants to purchase a permanent ease-ment for a cell tower.n approved a list of surplus items

to be sold by sealed bid on March 26 at 2:30 p.m. in the city clerk’s office. The sale items are from various town departments.n canceled the April 5 meeting

because of the Easter holiday.n agreed to provide a town truck to

pick up items from a May 1 cleanup at Alexander Mills.n agreed to go to Greenwood Street

to look at a water problem that is flooding the area. Gregory Wayne Hampton brought the issue before the board.

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■ A daily forum for opinion, commentary and editorials on the news that affects us all.

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Why not Rutherford County? We pose that question to our readers and to the planners

at high-technology giant Google who are looking for a place to test a fiber-optic, high-speed Internet network.

Rutherford County can bring to the experiment as wide a range of users as could be found anywhere in the coun-try. We have people who are winning awards nationally for their creative uses of the Internet and people who, sad to say, still have no idea what the Internet is and how to use it.

We have businesses and schools that are globally connected and we have neighborhoods who are begging for high-speed service so that they can get into the game.

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Author’s journey gives readers their own challenge“Was Noah real?” one of my

grandchildren, then in pre-school, asked.

It should be an easy answer. Yes. His story is in the Bible.

But, someday the grand-child will confront hard facts about the impossibility of stuffing two of every kind of animal into one boat — just as other mature believers have had to do. Not so quick with the easy answer.

Maybe I should have given the classic “Santa Claus” answer, given by newspaper-man Francis Church when asked if Santa Claus was real, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus [or Noah]. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist . . .”

What did I do? I hedged a little, and said I thought Noah was real, but not with the same fervor that Church generated to affirm Santa’s existence.

If it is hard for people of faith to answer children’s questions about God and God’s story, it can be even more challenging for “faith-free” adults to respond appropriately to those ques-tions from their children.

That challenge was the motivation for North Carolina author Andrew Park’s new book, Between a Church and a Hard Place: One Faith-Free Father’s Struggle to Understand What it Means to be Religious (or Not).

The resulting book could be welcome help for any par-ents, whether believers or faith free, who want to share their values and beliefs with

their children, if, in the end, they want their children to be prepared, responsible, and free to make their own deci-sions about faith.

Park’s book begins, “My son was three years old the first time I heard him say ‘God.’ He didn’t get it from me.”

Park describes his panic as he and his wife sat on the couch listening to their son bring up this unwelcome word. “I wanted to grab it out of the air and gently shove it back into his mouth for a few more years.”

A little later, Park over-hears his budding evangelist son talking to his one-year old sister, ‘Hey, did you know that God made us? ... And when we die, we go back to Him? ... Isn’t that so cool?’”

Park describes his reac-tion: “I lingered by the door a moment, expecting a return of the panic that had visited me on the couch. But it never showed. In its place, a differ-

ent feeling arose, something vaguely happy, maybe even hopeful. For a moment, I felt his wonder at the idea of a benevolent creator just wait-ing to welcome us back into His loving, secure embrace. I understood his comfort at the notion of a grand plan for our existence. When you put it that way, it is so cool. I’ve just never believed it.”

His son’s encounter with God sent Park on an odyssey to find the origins and the underpinnings of his own lack of faith.

He takes his readers with him to the tiny town of Falcon, near Fayetteville, where his great grandfather, Julius Culbreth, is still hon-ored as one of the founders of the modern Pentecostal Holiness Church; to a serious discussion with his brother, whose teenage conversion to evangelical Christianity led his “faith free” parents to hire a deprogrammer to attempt to reverse the con-

version; to participation in a small support and worship group that was part of the ministry of a modern conser-vative mega-church; and to thoughtful study and reflec-tion about the role religion can play in enriching the lives of so many people.

Nevertheless, Andrew Park remains “faith free.”

But, whatever their reli-gious views, those who read his book and take the journey with him will be challenged to examine their beliefs or lack thereof — and find the renewal that comes from an honest self-apprais-al.

Best of all, Park’s openness and humor make this very serious topic a rich reading pleasure.

Martin will moderate a panel on Western North Carolina’s New Economy on March 29 from 7:15-8:45 at the AdvangeWest Economic Summit at Pack Place in downtown Asheville.

D.G. Martin

One on One

Says it is time to pass health care reform

To the editor: President Obama has said that

all has been said that can be said about health care reform. Republicans have voted for noth-ing that has been purposed. These no votes are (by their own admission) an attempt to destroy Obama.

At the same time, as they try to destroy the President, there are 40,000 early deaths in the US for lack of health care. There are still about 50 million with out any health care. It is past time to pass health care with budget rec-onciliation.

We can let our Republican friends scream about same-sex marriage and other things that are up to individuals while they watch people die for lack of health care. Same-sex marriage seems to be an act of sin, while an individual dying early for lack of health care doesn’t bother them. How hypocritical can one be?

Ray CrawfordRutherfordton

Offers more comments on TJCA suit debate

To the editor:This letter is in response to all

letters that have been written on behalf of TJCA regarding the cur-rent lawsuit against RCS.

I am having a difficult time understanding why the letters are coming from people who live out-side of Rutherford County.

What could they possibly have to gain from Rutherford County taxpayers?

North Carolina General Statute 115C-238.29H, Part (b) states

“If a student attends a charter school, the local school admin-istrative unit in which the child resides shall transfer to the char-ter school an amount equal to the per pupil local current expense appropriation to the local school administrative unit for the fis-cal year. The amount transferred under this subsection that con-sists of revenue derived from sup-plemental taxes shall be trans-ferred only to a charter school located in the tax district for which these taxes are levied and in which the student resides.”

First, I am offended that people from Boiling Springs and Grover feel they have a right to fight for money from the taxpayers of Rutherford County.

Second, there is a difference between appropriations and funding. I do not believe the laws were written with the intention of allowing charter schools to get a portion of our county’s money reserved for special programs that charter schools don’t offer and that help the disadvantaged.

Third, TJCA does not follow the rules that the traditional public schools follow. Our tenth thru twelfth graders neither “apply” to go to high school, nor are they turned away from our schools based on academic achievement.

Last, I would like to explain why I am so passionate about this subject. I lost my moth-er, Dr. Ann Lane, two years ago. She was a Developmental Pediatrician who dedicated her life, both through her career and outside of her career, to helping children who were considered least fortunate in Rutherford County and throughout Western North Carolina.

She spent many volunteer hours helping initiate many special pro-grams including Head Start and

Smart Start. In my mother’s honor, I, in turn,

will dedicate my life to contest any organization that jeopardizes the existence of the programs that she and so many others from our community worked hard to establish.

Betsy LaneRutherfordton

Says car-buying experience was great

To the editor: I just bought a car from

McCurry Deck, Pat Nanney to be specific, but I wanted to say thank you.

Not only was the car competi-tively priced, but it also had new tires on it, they fixed the minor body damage and put in a brake light before we picked the car up. I even had a loaner car to drive while they did all of that. I have bought six cars in my life and must say that we had the best experience there at McCurry Deck. Pat Nanney and McCurry Deck is where my family will go for our automotive needs.

Dana Lytle-DavisMarion

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Otis JonesOtis Edgar Jones, 90, of

Collins Ave., Forest City, died Monday, March 15, 2010, at Hospice House in Forest City. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Columbus “Bud” Jones and Fannie Burgin Jones.

He worked as a pipefit-ter on the Savannah River Project and retired as a sup-ply foreman with Daniel Construction Company. Mr. Jones served in the Army during World War II in the South Pacific. He was a member of Florence Baptist Church and the Virgil Webb Sunday School Class. He was also an honorary member of the Forest City Masonic Lodge, No. 381, AF&AM and a Shriner.

Survivors include his wife, Tiny Johnson Jones of the home; a son, Eddy Jones of Forest City; a daughter, Patti Jones Hardin of Forest City; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Florence Baptist Church with Dr. Bobby Gantt officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park with military honors accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Visitation is Tuesday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at The Padgett and King Mortuary. Memorials may be made to Florence Baptist Church, Light Shine Campaign, 201 South Broadway St., Forest City, NC 28043; or to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Online condolences www.padgett-king.com.

Hazel Freeman

Hazel Ross Freeman, 95, formerly of Forest City, died Monday, March 15, 2010, at Oak Grove Health Care, Rutherfordton, where she was a resident.

Arrangements are incom-plete and will be announced later by The Padgett and King Mortuary.

Dawn RayDawn Ray, 37, of Ellenboro,

died Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Hospice House in Forest City.

She was a native of Rutherford County.

She was a member of Chase High School graduating class of 1991 and worked in child care for over 12 years.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan Lewis Ray.

Survivors include her spouse, Bruce Moore of Dobbinsville; a stepdaugh-ter, Hope Moore; her father, Gene Ray and wife, Jeanetta, of Spindale; two sisters, Ginna Ray of Ellenboro, and Jennifer Capps of Norman, Okla.; one brother, Jerry Ray of Ellenboro; grandfather, Joseph Lewis of Williston, Fla.; five nieces; one nephew; and a host of friends.

Memorial services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Aaron Vess officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Online condolences www.harrel-sonfuneralhome.com.

Brenda ToneyBrenda Kay Toney, 61, of

125 Henderson Circle, Forest City, died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Henderson Care.

Born in Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late William Gleason Toney Sr. and Ossie Lydia Murray Toney.

She was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church.

Survivors include two brothers, William Gleason Toney Jr. of Forest City, and Jerry Toney of Shelby; three sisters, Etta Toney and Louise Smiley, of Forest City, and Kathy Perry of Ellenboro; five nephews; and one niece.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Harrelson

Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Scott Butler officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Harmony Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043; or to National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Office of Development, 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494.

A live webcast of the service and online condolences are available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com.

Darcus Wilkerson

Darcus Lowrance Wilkerson of Spindale, died Friday, March 12, 2010.

A native of Rutherford County, she was the widow of John L. Wilkerson and a daughter of the late Cornelius and Mary Willie Logan Lowrance.

She was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church, retired from the furniture industry, and was a profes-sional housekeeper and com-panion.

Survivors include her chil-dren, Joseph Lowrance of Nevada, Johnny Wilkerson of Spindale, Jimmy Wilkerson of Concord, Larry Wilkerson of Forest City, Lonnie Wilkerson of Spindale, Douglas Wilkerson and Donald Wilkerson, of California, and Diana Watson of Fayetteville; one brother, Faye W. Lowrance of Michigan; four sisters, Lucille Wilkerson of Forest City, Louvenia Coulter of Michigan, Beulah Barnette of Rutherfordton, and Annette Baskett of Michigan; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park.

Online condolences www.crowemortuary.com.

John SummeyJohn Graham Summey, 92,

of Ellenboro, died Monday, March 15, 2010 at Hospice House in Forest City.

A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Ed and Johnnie Webb Summey.

He was a member of Race Path Baptist Church and his first job was with Duke Power Company. Mr. Summey was a retired farm-er and house painter, and also sold produce from his garden.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Ethel Hendrix Summey; two sons, J. Clark Summey of Ellenboro, and Claude Summey of Hickory; two daughters, Bonnie Ann Tessinear of Grover, and Jennie Lou Bailey of Union Mills; one stepdaughter, Susan Wilson; one brother, Mark Summey; and a num-ber of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Race Path Baptist Church with the Revs. John Godfrey, Wesley Smith and Ken Linder officiating. Burial will fol-low in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on hour prior to the service a the church.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Online condolences www.mckin-neylandrethfuneralhome.com.

Calvin MeltonCalvin Columbus Melton,

88, of 7785 Hickory Creek Dr., Denver, died Sunday, March 14, 2010.

Born in Rutherford County, he was a son of the late K. Ethridge and Essie Victoria Hutchins Melton.

He was a farmer. He is survived by two sons,

Arlen Melton of Denver, and Alvin Dean Melton of Belews Creek; two brothers, DeWitt Melton and Forrest Melton, of Rutherford County; two sisters, Beatrice Hoyle of Rutherford County, and Madge Philbeck of Cleveland County; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grand-child.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William Swink offi-ciating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 2:45 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.

Warlick Funeral Home is serving the Melton family.

Police Notes

Obituaries

Sheriff’s Reportsn The Rutherford County

Sheriff’s Office responded to 234 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.

Rutherfordtonn The Rutherfordton Police

Department responded to 38 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.

Spindalen The Spindale Police

Department responded to 47 E-911 Saturday and Sunday.

Lake Luren The Lake Lure Police

Department responded to 26 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.

Forest Cityn The Forest City Police

Department responded to 153 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.n An employee of Wilco-

Hess, on West Main Street reported a larceny.n An employee of Wal-

Mart, on Plaza Drive, report-ed a larceny. (See arrest of Guffey.)n Also, an employee of

Wal-Mart reported larceny from a merchant. (See arrest of McCurry.)n Also, an employee of

Wal-Mart reported a larceny. (See arrest of Gowan.)n An employee of Quality

Oil, on West Main Street, reported a larceny. (See arrest of Gowan.)n Carol Cully reported a

breaking and entering to a motor vehicle and larceny after breaking and entering. The incident occurred on Plaza Drive.n Thomas Johnson report-

ed a simple assault. The inci-dent occurred on Frontage Road.n An employee of Wells

Springs Church, on Wells Springs Church Road, reported damage to property.

Arrestsn Amy Laughter McCurry,

41, of Edley Toney Road, Ellenboro; charged with lar-ceny from a merchant; placed under a $15,000 secured bond. (FCPD)n Ida Nicole Guffey, 27, of

Old Caroleen Road, Forest City; charged with larceny, possession of schedule III and schedule IV controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (FCPD)n Christopher William

Mullinax, 19, of 482 Cooperstown Road; charged with assault on a female; placed under a 48-hour hold. (RCSD)n Terrell Dwayne Hipp,

46, of 207 Berry Hill Ave.; charged with assault on a government official/ employ-ee, resisting a public officer and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury; placed under a 48-hour hold

and a $10,000 secured bond. (RCSD)n McDonald Wingo, 46,

of 122 Wilkins St.; charged with assault inflicting serious injury; released on a written promise to appear. (RCSD)n Shane Lamont Lattimore,

32, of 108 Sparrow Lane; charged with driving while license revoked; placed under a $2,000 secured bond. (RCSD)n Daniel Glenn

Blankenship, 27, of 113 Northview-Dorsey St.; charged with assault on a female; placed under a $500 secured bond. (RCSD)n Richard Perves Atkins,

33, of 214 Carpenter Road; charged with driving while license revoked; released on a $1,000 unsecured bond. (RCSD)n Rodney Surratt, 43,

of 147 Odessa Park Road; charged with failure to appear, failure to comply and failure to comply on com-munity service; released on a $600 unsecured bond. (RCSD)n Stephanie May Erwin,

27, of 17 Franklin Farm Lane; charged with shoplift-ing/ concealment of goods and two counts of resisting a public officer; placed under a $3,000 secured bond. (Bondsman)

Citationsn Kimberly Gowan, 39,

of West Main Street, Forest City; cited for larceny of motor fuel and for larceny; released on a written prom-ise to appear. (FCPD)n Danny Aaron Vance, 47,

of Ammon’s Drive, Forest City; cited for driving while impaired; released on a written promise to appear. (FCPD)n Melissa Lynn Mensch,

25, of Sycamore Street, Forest City; cited for resist, obstruct and delay; released on a written promise to appear. (FCPD)n Danny Lee Putman, 46,

of East Spruce Street, Forest City; cited for possession of schedule IV controlled sub-stance and possession of drug paraphernalia; released on a written promise to appear. (FCPD)

EMS/Rescuen The Rutherford County

EMS responded to 36 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.n The Volunteer Life

Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue responded to 23 E-911 calls Saturday and Sunday.

Fire Callsn Ellenboro firefighters

responded to an industrial fire alarm.n Forest City firefighters

responded to a motor vehicle accident.n SDO firefighters

responded to a motor vehicle accident.n Spindale firefighters

responded to a motor vehicle accident. Linking People with Services

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A man accused of killing a woman whose decomposing body was found dumped in a rural field is a suspect in four similar slayings, a state homicide investigator said.

State Bureau of Investigation Special Agent E.D. Smith makes the con-nection in a search warrant filed Friday and released Monday. The document authorized homicide inves-tigators to look for evidence at a Halifax County mobile home where Antwan Maurice Pittman, 31, once lived.

Pittman was charged in September with first-degree murder in the strangula-tion death of Taraha Shenice Nicholson, 29. Pittman’s DNA matched semen recov-ered from Nicholson’s body, which was found in March 2009.

The bodies of Nicholson, Jarneice Hargrove, Jackie

Nikelia Thorpe, and Ernestine Battle were all dumped in fields along a rural stretch of road out-side Rocky Mount. Christine Boone, 43, was found earlier this month about 20 miles away near a mobile home where Pittman lived when the woman disappeared in 2006, Smith said in seeking the search warrant to comb the trailer.

All five women had a his-tory of drug abuse and pros-titution, Smith said, and there is “probable cause” that Pittman was involved in their deaths.

Pittman has been charged only in Nicholson’s death.

A State Highway Patrol trooper found Pittman asleep in a car on the day Hargrove disappeared about 200 yards away from where her body was discovered about a month later, Smith said.

Warrant links N.C. man to five slayings

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Brenda Kay Toney

Brenda Kay Toney, age 61, of 125 Henderson Circle, Forest City, NC, died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Henderson Care.

Brenda was born in Ruther-ford County on April 27, 1948, to the late William Gleason Toney, Sr. and Ossie Lydia Murray Toney. She was a mem-ber of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, oil painting, and taking walks. She especially enjoyed babysit-ting and spending time with her nephews and niece.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Max Toney and sister, Glenda Diane Toney.

Survivors include two broth-ers, William Gleason Toney, Jr. and wife, Rachel, of Forest City and Jerry Toney and wife, Brenda, of Shelby; three sis-ters, Etta Toney of Forest City, Louise Smiley, also of Forest City, and Kathy Perry and hus-band, Daniel, of Ellenboro. She is also survived by five nephews, Darrell Toney, David Toney, Alvin Toney, Brian Toney and Scott Toney and one niece, Lisa Skipper.

Funeral services will be con-ducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at the Harrel-son Funeral Chapel with Rev-erend Scott Butler officiat-ing. Interment will follow in Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Memorial donations are sug-gested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Office of Development, 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494

Harrelson Funeral Home serving the family.

A live webcast of the service and an online guest registry are available at www.harrelsonfu neralhome.com

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up and down times, so stick with quality investments.

Smith also said it is important to diversify one’s investments. “Diversity is more important than ever,” he said, noting that some financial sec-tors were hit very hard in the current recession, so it is important to be in various sectors.

“Invest for the long term,” Smith noted. “History shows that although there are ups and downs, over the long term you will be rewarded.”

A USA Today story Monday backed that assessment, saying that since the Dow Jones Industrial Average bottomed out on March 9, 2009, at 6,547.05, it has, despite some ups and downs, gained more than 60 percent since then.

As for people quickly approaching their retirement years, Smith com-mented that the general rule is that the older you get, the more you need fixed-income investments, because they are not as volatile. These would include CDs and bonds with different maturity dates. He added, though, that some seniors still feel comfort-able with more equities in their port-folios.

For decades now, Americans have had a poor record when it comes to saving money. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis says personal saving as a percentage of disposable personal income was 3.3 percent in January, compared with 4.2 percent in December 2009.

That’s not much to cheer about, but it is better than in late 2001 and again in late 2005, when the savings rate was in negative figures, meaning

Americans were spending more than they were making.

When the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that Americans saved 6.9 percent of their after-tax income in May 2009, it was the high-est rate in 15 years.

Catherine Rampell, writing for Economix on June 26, 2009, said there are a number of long-term fac-tors that affected the perception of Americans about savings.

For one thing, she said, many people saw that their net worth was rising, thanks to a bond and stock market rally and rising home values. That, she said, made many people think it was OK to cut back on the amount of money they were saving.

The other factor, she said, was that credit became much easier to get, thanks to deregulation in the late 1970s and the 1980s.

Those factors, Rampell said, meant many Americans were hit hard in their net worth when the recession came along.

So, if you’re going to put more into retirement savings, you may have to cut back on day-to-day expenses. The best way to get a handle on how much you spend and where it goes is to keep a detailed tally for a while.

Many of us, for example, don’t even know how much the cable bill is every month. Do you watch the television enough to justify the cost of premium channels?

Once you know how much you’re spending for specific items every month, then you can decide if there are ways to cut back. Being vigilant to cut off unneeded lights is an easy way to reduce the electric bill every month.

As Manisha Thakor, author of On My Own Two Feet, writes on www.pbs.org about people in their 40s and

50s, “You have a stark choice ahead. You must earn more (by working lon-ger than you expected) or spend less.”

Various financial experts also offered another way to cut back that may surprise some people.

It is suggested that if you have to choose between investing in a child’s college fund or in your own needs, pick your own needs. The child can get a job, get scholarships, get long-term loans or go to a cheaper school more easily than you can head into retirement lacking the money you need.

Other ideas focused on retirement savings are:n Avoid borrowing from your 401(k)

account. There are ways to do it if you absolutely have to, but you should consult an expert.n If you have stopped making con-

tributions to an employer retirement plan, resume making those payments. If you have continued, try to increase your automatic deductions.n try to contribute enough to your

401(k) plan to qualify for any match-ing funds from your employer.n Avoid the temptation to get out

of the stock market entirely and put all your money into mutual funds because mutual funds are designed to preserve capital, not make gains, as in the stock market.

Melissa Preddy, contributing editor of Interest.com writes, “If you’re 10 years or more from retirement, scout for bargains among beaten-down growth funds that invest in compa-nies poised for a big rebound. If you’ll need to tap your accounts in less than 10 years, shift to growth-and-income funds that are a little less risky.”

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

Meetings/other“Conservation Conversation”: Hosted by Friends of Hickory Nut Gorge; Wednesday, March 17, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Old Rock Cafe, 431 Main, Chimney Rock, (next to CRP entrance); for anyone interested in the protection and preservation of natural beauty, ecological integrity; for more information call Becky at 828-685-8798.

Miscellaneous Free Boating Safety course: March 16 and 17, 6 to 9 p.m., Lake Lure Fire Department; register for class online at www.ncwildlife.org or contact Officer Dan Vogel at 288-1037. *Special notice — On or after May 1, 2010 any person under age 26 must complete a NASBLA approved boating education course before operating any vessel pro-pelled by a motor of 10 H.P. or greater. For more information and exemptions visit the web site.

TJCA Renaissance Faire: Saturday, March 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy-CFA, 421 Hardin Rd., Forest City; ticketed booths include paint Glass ornaments, hair braid-ing, castle inflatables, body art, massages, pony rides and much more; live chess matches, drama/dance performances, demonstra-tions; food vendors, arts/crafts ven-dors; lots of family fun.

FundraisersYard sale/fundraiser: March 19 and 20, begins at 7 a.m., both days, Community Worship Center, 400 Church St., Spindale; yard items, breakfast and lunch; all clothing items free to those in need (dona-tions accepted).

DAV yard sale: March 19 and 20, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days, National Guard Armory, 890 Withrow Road; large number of items including furniture, clothes, knick knacks and more; sponsored by DAV Chapter 25.

Poor man’s supper: Saturday, March 20, begins at 4:30 p.m.; Floyd’s Creek Baptist Church, Forest City; adults $6; ages 4-12, $4; ages 3 and under free; all proceeds to benefit a local family who lost their home in a recent fire.

Buffet breakfast: Saturday, March 20, 7 to 10:30 a.m., Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant Church Rd., Forest City; $5 per per-son, all you can eat.

Food sale: Saturday, March 20, beginning at 11 a.m., Mount Pisgah United Church of God; fish, chit-terlins and hot dog plates; Sunday School fundraiser.

Chili/soup cook-off, supper: Saturday, March 20, 4 to 8 p.m., Long Branch Road Baptist Church, 627 Long Branch Road, Forest City; sample a variety of soups and chilies, cast your vote; no set price, donations accepted; proceeds for the building fund.

Country ham and chicken pie supper: Saturday, March 20, 5 to 7 p.m., Spencer Baptist Church, Spindale; adult plates $8.

Music/concertsTalent Night: “Make a Joyful Noise”; Saturday, March 20, 6 p.m., West Point Baptist Church, 1160 Union Road, Rutherfordton; lots of Christian and uplifting talent will be showcased; prizes given; call 287-0165 for more information.

Singing: Saturday, March 20, 7 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 149 West Main Street Ext., Forest City; featuring The Gospel Travelers.

Sacred music concert: Sunday, March 21, 7 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, Ellenboro; program of scared music by Sharon Lawrence, violinist, accompanied by Peggy Hamrick, pianist; a love offering will be received.

Singing: Sunday, March 21, 6 p.m., Sandy Level Baptist Church; featur-ing No Name Higher from Forest City.

Singing: Sunday, March 21, 10:45 a.m., Concord Baptist Church; fea-turing The Royal Quartet.

lenten servicesThe following churches are hold-ing weekly Lenten services:

First Baptist Church of Spindale, (Wednesdays), worship at noon, lunch promptly at 12:30 p.m.; St. Francis Episcopal Church, Rutherfordton, (Tuesdays), soup/bread supper 6 p.m., service 6:15 p.m.;Spindale United Methodist Church, (Wednesdays), meal at 5:15 p.m., program begins at 6 p.m.; Advent Lutheran Church, Spindale, (Wednesdays), soup/sandwich supper at 6:30 p.m., ser-vice from 7 to 7:30 p.m.

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RALEIGH (AP) — The mistress of former presidential candidate John Edwards says she is helping him live “a life of truth” and the two remain in love even after their affair helped trig-ger his downfall from the pinnacle of U.S. politics.

“Everyone talks about how Johnny has fallen from grace,” Rielle Hunter told GQ magazine in an interview released Monday. “In reality, he’s fall-en to grace.”

In her first public comments since she became known as Edwards’ other woman in 2008, Hunter didn’t pro-vide any details of their status but said Edwards is a great father who wants to be there full-time for their daughter, now 2.

“I know he loves me. I have never had any doubt at all about that,” Hunter said. “We love each other very much. And that hasn’t changed, and

I believe that will be till death do us part.”

Hunter also posed for photos for GQ that show her on a bed, barelegged in a man’s white dress shirt and a pearl necklace. In another shot, she’s lying on her back holding her daughter in her arms.

She said she and Edwards had an immediate connection when they met at a New York City hotel in 2006, and she said she knew then that she was a special person to him.

“He in fact did say to me the first night, ’Falling in love with you could really (expletive) up my plans for becoming president,”’ she said.

Hunter said she told him he shouldn’t run for the White House and suggested he at least wait until April 2007, because her intuition and astrology suggested he would have a difficult first three months

of the year. Elizabeth Edwards’ can-cer returned in March of that year. Hunter said John Edwards wanted to exit the race but that Elizabeth Edwards wanted him to stay in.

“And my surprise was that they stayed in the race,” Hunter said. “I was shocked. I really viewed it as reckless.”

Hunter said Edwards’ marriage was already in shambles before their romance.

John and Elizabeth Edwards are now separated. Hunter said the affair ended in July 2008, and that the rela-tionship is now something “different.”

Edwards hired Hunter to work as a campaign videographer in 2006, as he plotted his second run for presi-dent. The former North Carolina sen-ator’s political action committee paid her video production firm more than $100,000.

Tennessee Young Writers Workshop, John C. Campbell Folk School and Learning Events.

Arnoult is a recipient of the Weatherford Award for Appalachian Literature, SIBA Poetry Book of the Year, Mary Frances Hobson Medal for Arts and Letters, and in 2007 was named Tennessee Writer of the Year by the Tennessee Writers Alliance.

“We are very excited to welcome Darnell Arnoult to campus this year,” said Jeremiah Councill, the instructor who coordinates the event. “I’m sure we are in for a treat as she continues the Spratt Series’ tradition of excellent writers.”

Since its inception in 1986, the Spratt Literary Series has brought outstanding writers to the campus. The series was initiated by the late

Frances Spratt as a memorial tribute to her husband, Robert Spratt, an original member of the Isothermal board of trustees. The series has become a mainstay for cultural pro-gramming at the college.

Many remember Mrs. Spratt as a long-term English teacher at Chase High School, as a lover of literature and as a voracious reader. Others may remember her service as a valued trustee of the college from 1978 to 1996. The Spratt Literary Series is part of the legacy she left to Isothermal upon her retirement. She died in Matthews in January 2005, at the age of 87.

The Spratt speakers have been lik-ened to “a role call of the state’s liter-ary greats,” by Dr. Nancy Womack, Isothermal’s retired dean of Arts and Sciences.

The speakers have included Fred Chappell, Doris Betts, Lee Smith, Elizabeth Spencer, Tim McLauren,

Jill McCorkle, Kay Gibbons, William Price Fox, Nikki Giovanni, Clyde Edgerton, Eliot Engle, Jerry Bledsoe, Robert Morgan, Kathryn Stripling Byer, Tony Earley, Brad Barkley, Silas House, Pamela Duncan, Ron Rash, Tommy Hays, Bob Inman and Judson Mitcham. Last year’s Spratt speaker was Charles Price.

The Spratt Literary Series has been coordinated by various mem-bers of the Department of English at Isothermal. Tom Callison, appointed as the first coordinator, served in this role until his retirement in 1999. Since then, other faculty members, including Bryan Oesterreich, Dr. Kathy Ackerman and Councill, have taken over this responsibility.

For more information on the Spratt Literary Series, contact Councill at 828-286-3636, ext. 279.

For more information on Arnoult, please visit www.darnellarnoult.com

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Beckham .has .surgery, .will .miss .World .Cup

TURKU, Finland (AP) — David Beckham’s left Achilles’ tendon was totally torn, and the doctor who performed the surgery said the England mid-fielder is expected to be out of action for about six months.

“He is doing well and the operation lasted just under an hour. It went very well,” Dr. Sakari Orava told The Associated Press after the operation at the Mehilainen clinic in Turku, southwestern Finland.

Orava also said it would be “four months to running” and another two months before playing.

The injury shattered Beck-ham’s hopes of becoming the first English player to appear in four World Cups and put his future on the national team in doubt. He will miss most of the MLS season.

UNC-C .fires .coach .Lutz .after .12 .seasons

CHARLOTTE (AP) — Charlotte fired coach Bobby Lutz on Monday after his 12th year at his alma mater was marred by a late-season col-lapse and a costly blunder in a first-round loss in the Atlantic 10 tournament.

Chancellor Philip Dubois said in a statement that the move was in the “long-term inter-est of 49ers basketball and the university as a whole.” Lutz leaves as the school’s all-time winningest coach with a 218-158 mark and with four years left on his contract.

“This was an extremely dif-ficult decision and not one that was made lightly or in haste,” athletic director Judy Rose said.

Lutz was promoted to coach in 1998 after three years as an assistant and led the 49ers to the NCAA tournament in five of his first seven seasons. But the 49ers haven’t been back since 2005.

SOFTBALLEast Rutherford at Central 4 p.m.Chase at Patton 4 p.m.

BASEBALLEast Rutherford at R-S Central 7 p.m.Chase at Patton 7 p.m.Mitchell at TJCA (Crowe Park) 4 p.m.

MEN’S TENNISBurns at R-S Central 4 p.m.

1 p.m. (TS) MLB Preseason Baseball: Florida Marlins at Atlanta Braves. 3:30 p.m. (FSS) UEFA Champions League Soccer: Chelsea vs. Inter Milan. 7 p.m. (ESPN2) College Basketball NIT Tournament, Northeastern at Connecticut. (FSS) NHL Hockey Boston at Carolina. (TS) NHL Hockey Buffalo at Atlanta. 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) College Basketball NCAA Tourna-ment, Opening Round: Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Win-throp. 9 p.m. (ESPN2) College Basketball NIT Tournament, Texas Tech at Seton Hall. 9:30 p.m. (ESPN) College Basketball NIT Tournament, William and Mary vs. UNC 10:30 p.m. (FSS) ATP Tennis BNP Paribas Open. 11 p.m. (ESPN2) College Basketball NIT Tournament: Jacksonville at Arizona State

FOREST CITY — Gardner-Webb pitcher Michael Hanzlik had the best game of his young career on Monday throwing a one-hit shut out on just 76 pitches to lead the Bulldogs past Harvard, 9-0

The Bulldogs wasted little time get-ting on the board as O.J. McFarland lined a two-run single into left field to put GWU up 2-0 in the first.

McFarland was injured on the play however and was forced to leave the game in favor of Zeke Blanton. The Forest City native promptly stole sec-ond, but was stranded there.

GWU tacked on two more runs in the second on a Daniel Merck triple off of the Jolly Green Giant that was misplayed by the Harvard fielder.

Bulldog starter Hanzlik backed his offense by only giving up one hit and striking out two Crimson batters through the first four innings of play.

The home team made a bid to add some insurance in the fifth as Josh Drewery led off the frame with a booming double. After he moved to third on a Blanton sacrifice, the next two hitters came up empty and GWU’s lead remained at 4-0.

That lead ballooned to 8-0 in the

sixth with one swing of Aaron Miller’s bat as the shortstop sent a tower-ing fly ball down the left field line and over the fence for his first career grand slam.

The Bulldogs scored one more run in the eighth to back Hanzlik’s master-piece as the freshman retired 21 men in a row before hitting a batter in the 9th. But he recovered to put the fin-ishing touches on the shutout.

GWU’s next game at McNair is April 2nd as the Bulldogs play host to the nationally ranked Winthrop Eagles. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m.

East’s Jenny Brooks (8) keeps the ball from the R-S Central defend-ers during the soccer game Monday at East Rutherford High School.

Garrett Byers/Daily CourierR-S Central’s Alli Pugh (4) heads the ball during the action against East Monday at East Rutherford High School.

Gardner-Webb’s Stefan Morris (18) swings for the ball during the baseball game against Harvard Monday at McNair Field in Forest City.

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Central shuts out Cavaliers

Bulldogs shutout Harvard, 9-0

By KEVIN CARVERSports Reporter

FOREST CITY — After a primarily defensive game in the first half, R-S Central got moving offensively in the sec-ond half to post a 3-0 win over county rival East Rutherford on Monday.

Brittany Patterson dribbled around and through the East defense to score the only goal of the first half for R-S Central to take the lead, but the East defense broke down twice more in the second half in order for the Lady Hilltoppers to move to 3-1 on the season.

“That leadership that we as a team talked about ear-lier today, I think that is what decided this game,” R-S Central girls’ soccer coach Ashley Fromson said. “This is the most disciplined we have played so far this season. No matter what role they (R-S Central’s girls) were put into during the game, we accepted

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TJCA upsets BearcatsBy KEVIN CARVERSports Reporter

AVONDALE — Thomas Jefferson scored a goal by Ryanne Corder with under five minutes to play to upset the No. 9 1A team in the state, Hendersonville, 3-2, on Monday in girls soccer.

Thomas Jefferson’s Anna Dedmon crossed the ball in the 77th minute to Corder, who had the ball hit her awkwardly in the left shoulder by way of the wind. However, Corder shifted her body and was able to punch it in with her right shoulder a split-second later as she stood in the box, earning the game-winner in dramatic fashion.

Thomas Jefferson (5-0), who has shown to be a second-half team so far this season domi-nated in the final 30 minutes of play out-shooting the Lady Bearcats, 11-2 during that stretch.

“We won the toss and we

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BASKETBALLNational Basketball Association

EASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division

W L Pct GBBoston 41 24 .631 — Toronto 32 33 .492 9 New York 24 43 .358 18 Philadelphia 23 44 .343 19 New Jersey 7 59 .106 34 1/2

Southeast Division W L Pct GBOrlando 47 21 .691 — Atlanta 42 23 .646 3 1/2Charlotte 34 31 .523 11 1/2Miami 35 32 .522 11 1/2Washington 21 43 .328 24

Central Division W L Pct GBx-Cleveland 52 15 .776 — Milwaukee 36 29 .554 15 Chicago 31 34 .477 20 Detroit 23 43 .348 28 1/2Indiana 21 45 .318 30 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCESouthwest Division

W L Pct GBDallas 45 22 .672 — San Antonio 39 25 .609 4 1/2Memphis 35 32 .522 10 Houston 33 31 .516 10 1/2New Orleans 32 35 .478 13

Northwest Division W L Pct GBDenver 45 21 .682 — Utah 42 24 .636 3 Oklahoma City 41 24 .631 3 1/2Portland 41 28 .594 5 1/2Minnesota 14 53 .209 31 1/2

Pacific Division W L Pct GBL.A. Lakers 48 18 .727 — Phoenix 41 26 .612 7 1/2L.A. Clippers 25 42 .373 23 1/2Sacramento 23 44 .343 25 1/2Golden State 18 47 .277 29 1/2

x-clinched playoff spot

Sunday’s GamesMilwaukee 98, Indiana 94Cleveland 104, Boston 93Miami 104, Philadelphia 91Charlotte 96, Orlando 89Oklahoma City 119, Utah 111Sacramento 114, Minnesota 100Portland 109, Toronto 98Phoenix 120, New Orleans 106Monday’s GamesNew York 94, Philadelphia 84Detroit at Boston, lateDenver at Houston, lateWashington at Utah, lateL.A. Lakers at Golden State, lateNew Orleans at L.A. Clippers, lateTuesday’s GamesCharlotte at Indiana, 7 p.m.Cleveland at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.Atlanta at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.San Antonio at Miami, 7:30 p.m.Chicago at Memphis, 8 p.m.Washington at Denver, 9 p.m.L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 10 p.m.Minnesota at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

NCAA Tournament Glance

Opening RoundTuesday, March 16

At UD Arena, Dayton, OhioArkansas-Pine Bluff (17-15) vs. Winthrop (19-13), 7:30 p.m.

EAST REGIONALFirst RoundThursday, March 18At New Orleans ArenaKentucky vs. ETSU, 7:15 p.m.Texas vs. Wake Forest, 30 minutes followingAt HP Pavilion, San Jose, Calif.Marquette vs. Washington, 7:20 p.m.New Mexico vs. Montana, 30 minutes following Friday, March 19At HSBC Arena, Buffalo, N.Y.West Virginia vs. Morgan State, 12:15 p.m.Clemson vs. Missouri, 30 minutes followingAt Jacksonville Veterans Memorial ArenaTemple vs. Cornell, 12:30 p.m.Wisconsin vs. Wofford, 30 minutes following Second RoundSaturday, March 20At New Orleans ArenaKentucky-ETSU winner vs. Texas-Wake Forest winnerAt HP Pavilion, San Jose, Calif.New Mexico-Montana winner vs. Marquette-Washington winnerSunday, March 21At HSBC Arena, Buffalo, N.Y.West Virginia-Morgan State winner vs. Clemson-Missouri winnerAt Jacksonville Veterans Memorial ArenaWisconsin-Wofford winner vs. Temple-Cornell winnerAt The Carrier Dome, Syracuse, N.Y.Regional Semifinals, Thursday, March 25Regional Championship, Saturday, March 27

SOUTH REGIONALFirst RoundThursday, March 18At Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Providence, R.I.Villanova vs. Robert Morris, 12:30 p.m.Richmond vs. Saint Mary’s, 30 minutes followingAt New Orleans ArenaNotre Dame vs. Old Dominion, 12:25 p.m.Baylor vs. Sam Houston State, 30 minutes fol-lowing Friday, March 19At Jacksonville Veterans Memorial ArenaDuke vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff-Winthrop winner, 7:25 p.m.California vs. Louisville, 30 minutes followingAt Spokane ArenaPurdue vs. Siena, 2:30 p.m.Texas A&M vs. Utah State, 30 minutes followingSecond RoundSaturday, March 20At Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Providence, R.I.Villanova-Robert Morris winner vs. Richmond-Saint Mary’s winnerAt New Orleans ArenaBaylor-Sam Houston State winner vs. Notre Dame-Old Dominion winnerSunday, March 21At Jacksonville Veterans Memorial ArenaDuke—Arkansas-Pine Bluff-Winthrop winner vs. California-Louisville winnerAt Spokane ArenaPurdue-Siena winner vs. Texas A&M-Utah State winnerAt Reliant Stadium, HoustonRegional Semifinals, Friday, March 26Regional Championship, Sunday, March 28

MIDWEST REGIONALFirst RoundThursday, March 18At Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Providence, R.I.Georgetown vs. Ohio, 7:25 p.m.Tennessee vs. San Diego State, 30 minutes fol-lowingAt The Ford Center, Oklahoma City

UNLV vs. Northern Iowa, 7:10 p.m.Kansas vs. Lehigh, 30 minutes following Friday, March 19At The Bradley Center, MilwaukeeOklahoma State vs. Georgia Tech, 7:15 p.m.Ohio State vs. UC Santa Barbara, 30 minutes following At Spokane ArenaMichigan State vs. New Mexico State, 7:20 p.m.Maryland vs. Houston, 30 minutes following Second RoundSaturday, March 20At Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Providence, R.I.Georgetown-Ohio winner vs. Tennessee-San Diego State winnerAt The Ford Center, Oklahoma CityKansas-Lehigh winner vs. UNLV-Northern Iowa winnerSunday, March 21At The Bradley Center, MilwaukeeOhio State-UC Santa Barbara winner vs. Oklahoma State-Georgia Tech winnerAt Spokane ArenaMaryland-Houston winner vs. Michigan State-New Mexico State winnerAt Edward Jones Dome, St. LouisRegional Semifinals, Friday, March 26Regional Championship, Sunday, March 28

WEST REGIONALFirst RoundThursday, March 18At The Ford Center, Oklahoma CityBYU vs. Florida, 12:20 p.m.Kansas State vs. North Texas, 30 minutes fol-lowing At HP Pavilion, San Jose, Calif.Vanderbilt vs. Murray State, 2:30 p.m.Butler vs. UTEP, 30 minutes followingFriday, March 19At HSBC Arena, Buffalo, N.Y.Gonzaga vs. Florida State, 7:10 p.m.Syracuse vs. Vermont, 30 minutes following At The Bradley Center, MilwaukeeXavier vs. Minnesota, 12:25 p.m.Pittsburgh vs. Oakland, Mich., 30 minutes fol-lowing Second RoundSaturday, March 20At The Ford Center, Oklahoma CityKansas State-North Texas winner vs. BYU-Florida winnerAt HP Pavilion, San Jose, Calif.Vanderbilt-Murray State winner vs. Butler-UTEP winnerSunday, March 21At HSBC Arena, Buffalo, N.Y.Syracuse-Vermont winner vs. Gonzaga-Florida State winnerAt The Bradley Center, MilwaukeePittsburgh-Oakland, Mich. winner vs. Xavier-Minnesota winnerAt Energy Solution Arena, Salt Lake CityRegional Semifinals, Thursday, March 25Regional Championship, Saturday, March 27

FINAL FOURAt Lucas Oil Stadium, IndianapolisNational Semifinals, Saturday, April 3East champion vs. South championMidwest champion vs. West championNational Championship, Monday, April 5Semifinal winners

National Invitation TournamentFirst RoundTuesday, March 16Northeastern at Connecticut, 7 p.m.N.C. State at South Florida, 8 p.m.Coastal Carolina at UAB, 8 p.m.Texas Tech at Seton Hall, 9 p.m.William & Mary at North Carolina, 9:30 p.m.Jackson State at Mississippi State, 10 p.m.Jacksonville at Arizona State, 11 p.m. Wednesday, March 17Tulsa at Kent State, 7 p.m.Illinois State at Dayton, 7 p.m.Weber State at Cincinnati, 7 p.m.Quinnipiac at Virginia Tech, 7 p.m.Northwestern at Rhode Island, 7 p.m.Troy at Mississippi, 8 p.m.Nevada at Wichita State, 8:05 p.m.Illinois at Stony Brook, 9 p.m.St. John’s at Memphis, 9 p.m.Second RoundMarch 18-22QuarterfinalsMarch 23-24At Madison Square GardenSemifinalsTuesday, March 30First Game, 7 p.m.Second Game, 9:30 p.m. ChampionshipThursday, April 1Semifinal winners, 7 p.m.

NCAA Women’s Basketball TournamentDAYTON REGIONAL

First RoundSaturday, March 20At Donald L. Tucker Center, Tallahassee, Fla.St. John’s vs. Princeton, 12:21 p.m.Florida State vs. Louisiana Tech, 30 minutes followingSunday, March 21At Petersen Events Center, PittsburghOhio State vs. St. Francis, 12:06 p.m.Mississippi State vs. Middle Tennessee, 30 min-utes followingAt Ted Constant Convocation Center, NorfolkConnecticut vs. Southern U., 12:16 p.m.Temple vs. James Madison, 30 minutes followingAt James H. Hilton Coliseum, Ames, IowaVirginia vs. Wisconsin-Green Bay, 7:21 p.m.Iowa State vs. Lehigh, 30 minutes followingSecond RoundMonday, March 22At Donald L. Tucker Center, Tallahassee, Fla.St. John’s-Princeton winner vs. Florida State-Louisiana Tech winner, TBA Tuesday, March 23At Ted Constant Convocation Center, NorfolkConnecticut-Southern U. winner vs. Temple-James Madison winner, TBA At Petersen Events Center, PittsburghOhio State-St. Francis, Pa. winner vs. Mississippi State-Middle Tennessee winner, TBA At James H. Hilton Coliseum, Ames, IowaVirginia-Wisconsin-Green Bay winner vs. Iowa State-Lehigh winner, TBAAt University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, OhioRegional Semifinals, Sunday, March 28Regional finals, Tuesday, March 30

MEMPHIS REGIONALFirst RoundSaturday, March 20At Cameron Indoor Stadium, DurhamLSU vs. Hartford, 12:06 p.m.Duke vs. Hampton, 30 minutes followingAt Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, Tenn.Tennessee vs. Austin Peay, 12:16 p.m.Dayton vs. TCU, 30 minutes followingAt Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, Calif.Georgetown vs. Marist, 8:21 p.m.Baylor vs. Fresno State, 30 minutes followingSunday, March 21At Frank Erwin Center, Austin, TexasTexas vs. San Diego State, 7:11 p.m.West Virginia vs. Lamar, 30 minutes followingSecond RoundMonday, March 22At Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, Tenn.Tennessee-Austin Peay winner vs. Dayton-TCU winner, TBA

At Haas Pavilion Berkeley, Calif.Georgetown-Marist winner vs. Baylor-Fresno State winner, TBAAt Cameron Indoor Stadium, DurhamLSU-Hartford winner vs. Duke-Hampton winner, TBATuesday, March 23At Frank Erwin Center, Austin, TexasTexas-San Diego State winner vs. West Virginia-Lamar winner, TBAAt FedExForum, Memphis, Tenn. Regional Semifinals, Saturday, March 27Regional Championship, Monday, March 29

SACRAMENTO REGIONALFirst RoundSaturday, March 20At Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe, Ariz.Oklahoma State vs. Chattanooga, 7:11 p.m.Georgia vs. Tulane, 30 minutes followingAt Bank of America Arena, SeattleTexas A&M (vs. Portland State, 8:06 p.m.Gonzaga vs. North Carolina, 30 minutes follow-ingAt Maples Pavilion Stanford, Calif.Iowa vs. Rutgers, 8:16 p.m.Stanford vs. UC Riverside, 30 minutes followingSunday, March 21At Cintas Center, CincinnatiVanderbilt vs. DePaul, 12:11 p.m.Xavier vs. ETSU, 30 minutes followingSecond RoundMonday, March 22At Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe, Ariz.Oklahoma State-Chattanooga winner vs. Georgia-Tulane winner, TBA At Maples Pavilion Stanford, Calif.Iowa-Rutgers winner vs. Stanford-UC Riverside winner, TBA At Bank of America ArenaSeattleTexas A&M-Portland State winner vs. Gonzaga-North Carolina winner, TBA Tuesday, March 23At Cintas Center, CincinnatiVanderbilt-DePaul winner vs. Xavier-ETSU win-ner, TBAAt ARCO Arena, Sacramento, Calif. Regional Semifinals, Saturday, March 27Regional Championship, Monday, March 29

KANSAS CITY REGIONALFirst RoundSaturday, March 20At Freedom Hall, Louisville, Ky.Michigan State vs. Bowling Green, 12:11 p.m.Kentucky vs. Liberty, 30 minutes followingSunday, March 21At Joyce Center, Notre Dame, Ind.Wisconsin vs. Vermont, 12:21 p.m.Notre Dame vs. Cleveland State 30 minutes fol-lowingAt Williams Arena, MinneapolisNebraska vs. Northern Iowa, 7:06 p.m.UCLA vs. N.C. State, 30 minutes followingAt Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, Okla.Georgia Tech vs. Arkansas-Little Rock, 7:16 p.m.Oklahoma vs. South Dakota State, 30 minutes followingSecond RoundMonday, March 22At Freedom Hall, Louisville, Ky.Michigan State-Bowling Green winner vs. Kentucky-Liberty winner, TBA Tuesday, March 23At Williams Arena, MinneapolisNebraska-Northern Iowa winner vs. UCLA-N.C. State winner, TBA At Lloyd Noble CenterNorman, Okla.Georgia Tech-Arkansas-Little Rock winner vs. Oklahoma-South Dakota State winner, TBA At Joyce Center, Notre Dame, Ind.Wisconsin-Vermont winner vs. Notre Dame-Cleveland State winner, TBAAt Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo. Regional Semifinals, Sunday, March 28Regional championship, Tuesday, March 30

FINAL FOURAt Alamodome, San AntonioNational Semifinals, Sunday, April 4Dayton champion vs. Memphis championSacramento champion vs. Kansas City champion National Championship, Tuesday, April 6Semifinal winners

HOCKEYNational Hockey League

EASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GAPittsburgh 69 41 23 5 87 217 197New Jersey 68 41 24 3 85 183 164Philadelphia 68 36 28 4 76 203 185N.Y. Rangers 69 31 29 9 71 181 188N.Y. Islanders 69 28 32 9 65 180 214

Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GABuffalo 67 36 21 10 82 183 170Ottawa 69 37 27 5 79 186 197Montreal 70 35 29 6 76 191 194Boston 68 30 26 12 72 169 175Toronto 69 23 34 12 58 183 234

Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GAy-Washington 69 46 14 9 101 270 195Tampa Bay 68 28 28 12 68 182 209Atlanta 68 28 29 11 67 200 221Florida 67 28 29 10 66 174 193Carolina 68 28 32 8 64 189 211

WESTERN CONFERENCECentral Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GAChicago 68 44 18 6 94 225 170Nashville 69 38 26 5 81 193 198Detroit 68 33 23 12 78 185 185St. Louis 68 32 27 9 73 186 188Columbus 70 28 31 11 67 183 226

Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GAVancouver 69 43 23 3 89 228 176Colorado 68 39 23 6 84 204 179Calgary 68 34 25 9 77 173 170Minnesota 68 33 29 6 72 188 197Edmonton 69 21 41 7 49 174 241

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GASan Jose 68 43 15 10 96 224 172Phoenix 69 42 22 5 89 187 169Los Angeles 68 40 23 5 85 206 182Dallas 68 29 26 13 71 191 218Anaheim 68 31 29 8 70 189 209

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for over-time loss.y-clinched division

Monday’s GamesNew Jersey 3, Boston 2Columbus 5, Edmonton 3Detroit at Calgary, lateTuesday’s GamesBoston at Carolina, 7 p.m.Buffalo at Atlanta, 7 p.m.Montreal at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m.Toronto at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.Phoenix at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.Washington at Florida, 7:30 p.m.Colorado at St. Louis, 8 p.m.Philadelphia at Nashville, 8 p.m.Edmonton at Minnesota, 8 p.m.San Jose at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.N.Y. Islanders at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

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played with the wind in the first half. I thought that was a huge advantage for us and it wore them (Hendersonville) down in the second half,” TJCA girls’ soccer coach Brian Espinoza said. “I felt that even with this as a young group here at Thomas Jefferson, we had the heart, effort and determina-tion to play step-for-step with them and we will take the win.”

Though winds blew from 15-30 mph all after-noon-, neither team lacked in intensity.

Thomas Jefferson was quick out of the gate as Dedmon sped down the middle of the field follow-ing a steal, around a defender along the right side and nailed a shot into the far back post for goal during the 12th minute of play.

The Lady Gryphons’ lead lasted until the 31st minute when Hendersonville answered to tie the game at 1-1.

It was then the Lady Gryphons’ defense of Dedmon, Lynsie Stevens, Victoria Bennett and Wendy Harmon that kept the score knotted at the half.

Hendersonville used a corner kick in the 50th minute to take the lead, but Thomas Jefferson wouldn’t allow another scoring chance the rest of the way.

Six minutes later, Thomas Jefferson threatened to score and was awarded a corner kick. Leah Lineberry pitched the ball to her tallest teammate, Bennett, who headed the shot in from close range to tie it in the 56th.

Just over 20 minutes later, Thomas Jefferson, who continuously searched for the go-ahead goal and possible game-winner, got it with a 1-2 punch of Dedmon to Corder for the victory.

The Lady Gryphons’ goalie, Murphy D’oyen came up with six saves and collected 10 more long passes that Hendersonville could never catch up to and put away.

Crest 8, R-S Middle 5RUTHERFORDTON — Crest Middle gathered

three runs in the sixth inning to beat R-S Middle 8-5 on Monday.

Lance Greene led the way for R-S Middle with a 3-for-4 day at the plate, which included smash-ing a monster home run. Connor Dailey and Zach Norville each had a hit in the loss for the Knights.

it, stepped up collectively and that got us the win.”When the second half got under way, Daryl

Brown took care of R-S Central on the defensive side. In the 62nd minute, her teammate, Leah Whitton handled things on offense. Whitton scored on the rebound off a free kick which was played by McKenna O’Connell for a 2-0 lead.

Two minutes after that, O’Connell scored on a cross by Erin Wilkins that put away the final goal of the contest.

East had one good look in the final minutes as Hannah Smith assisted to Tala El-Amoor, but El-Amoor’s shot was corralled by Central keeper Haley Drabek to pick up the shutout.

Central out-shot East 8-2 overall in the second half.

East Rutherford is 0-3 on the young season.

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Local Briefs

VIERA, Fla. (AP) — Derek Lowe worked four hitless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the winless Washington Nationals 5-2 Monday night.

Washington is 0-11, the majors’ only winless team this spring.

Coming off a one-inning stint March 10 in which he was troubled by a blister on his right foot — and gave up three runs and five hits — the right-hander allowed only one baserunner. Washington’s Roger Bernadina reached in the second when first baseman Eric Hinske dropped shortstop Yunel Escobar’s throw.

Lowe (1-0) struck out six.Martin Prado and Joe Thurston homered for the

Braves.Right-hander Garrett Mock (0-2) allowed two

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Ark.-P.B. (17-15) Winthrop (19-3)

UNLV (25-8)Northern Iowa (28-4)

Michigan St (24-8)N.M. St. (22-11)

Maryland (23-8)Houston (19-15)

Tennessee (25-8)San Diego St. (25-8)

Georgetown (23-10)Ohio (21-14)

Oklahoma St. (22-10)Georgia Tech (22-12)

Ohio St. (27-7)UC Sta. Barb. (20-9)

Syracuse (28-4)Vermont (25-9)

Gonzaga (26-6)Florida St. (22-9)

Butler (28-4)UTEP (26-6)

Vanderbilt (24-8)Murray St. (30-4)

Xavier (24-8)Minnesota (21-13)

Pittsburgh (24-8)Oakland (26-8)

BYU (29-5)Florida (21-12)

Kansas St. (26-7)North Texas (24-8)

Kentucky (32-2)E. Tenn. St. (20-14)

Texas (24-9)Wake Forest (19-10)

Temple (29-5)Cornell (27-4)

Wisconsin (23-8)Wofford (26-8)

Marquette (22-11)Washington (24-9)

New Mexico (29-4)Montana (22-9)

Clemson (21-10)Missouri (22-10)

West Virginia (27-6)Morgan St. (27-9)

Duke (29-5)Ark.-P.B./Winthrop

California (23-10)Louisville (20-12)

Texas A&M (23-9)Utah St. (27-7)

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Villanova (24-7)Robert Morris (23-11)

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NEW YORK (AP)— The selection committee made its choices. Now, it’s America’s turn.

The country’s biggest office pool, otherwise known as March Madness, serves up the usual smor-gasbord of choices, starting with Kansas, the overall top seed in the 65-team NCAA tournament bracket released Sunday.

“It’s a blessing, it’s a burden,” Kansas coach Bill Self said of being No. 1.

The Jayhawks are the early 2-1 betting favorite to make the Final Four and win their second national title in three years on April 5 in Indianapolis, but there are plenty of candidates to knock them off.

The list starts with the three other top seeds: Kentucky in the East, Duke in the South and Syracuse, which will have to travel about 2,000 miles for the West regional in Salt Lake City. The Orange are try-ing to make the Final Four for the first time since Carmelo Anthony led them to the title in 2003.

The Orange dropped below Duke in the rankings due to an early loss in the Big East tournament in which center Arinze Onuaku injured his right quadriceps. Onuaku, who aver-ages 10 points, five rebounds and 1.1

blocks a game, isn’t expected to play Friday when Syracuse opens against Vermont.

“We’re proud to be a No. 1 seed,” Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim said. “This team has worked extreme-ly hard, been consistent all year. Obviously, the tournament is always going to be challenging. It’ll be chal-lenging right off the bat.”

The tournament officially begins Tuesday with an opening-round game between Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Winthrop. It reaches full swing Thursday with 16 games, includ-ing Kansas’ opener against No. 16 Lehigh in the Midwest — a region that includes No. 2 Ohio State, No. 3 Georgetown, defending runner-up Michigan State and is largely con-sidered the toughest of the four.

“After you look at the bracket, you say, ‘Well, I don’t think we had a lot of favors done for us,’” Self said.

Kansas was one of seven teams from the Big 12 to make it — one fewer than the Big East, which sent eight for the third time.

Winning the conference’s regu-lar-season title wasn’t the accom-plishment it might have been for Syracuse, though.

The Orange (28-4) lost to Georgetown in the Big East tourna-

ment quarterfinals. That pushed Syracuse down, below Duke, which was expected to contend with West Virginia for the final No. 1 spot.

Winning the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament helped Duke vault over Syracuse and the Mountaineers, who are No. 2 in the East.

“Once again, we’re talking about the entire season,” selection chair-man Dan Guerrero said. “We place value on that. Obviously, the big center for Syracuse got banged up. That’s an issue to some degree.”

Before the committee even met, there was no question there will be a new national champion.

Defending titlist North Carolina was on a long list of traditional pow-erhouses that didn’t receive spots in this year’s tournament. That list also included UCLA, Indiana, Connecticut and Arizona, which had its NCAA-leading string of appear-ances snapped at 25 years.

It will be the first time since 1966 that all five of those big-name schools failed to make the tourna-ment.

Now holding the longest current streak is Kansas (32-2), making its 21st straight appearance.

Tar Heels get chance with NIT

Kansas is top seed in NCAA field

NEW YORK (AP) — Connecticut’s path to another perfect season could include a renewal of the most heated rivalry in women’s college basket-ball.

The undefeated Huskies earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament Monday night and will open against Southern in Norfolk, Va.

Geno Auriemma’s Huskies have won an NCAA record 72 straight games, but none of them have come against Pat Summitt’s Lady Vols. The two pre-eminent teams in the sport broke off their annual match-up in 2007 in a testy split.

The two teams could meet in the national semifinals in San Antonio if both come through their regions.

“I’m not surprised that they would line us up with Connecticut if we both come out,” said Summitt, whose team earned a record 20th No. 1 seed. “They want to see that matchup. We’re a long way from thinking about that matchup.”

Auriemma isn’t focusing on that game — yet.

“I would venture to say that after that game is over, if we are fortunate enough to win it, I think there will be a lot of coaches and players on our team that will be smiling a little

bit,” Auriemma said.Ten teams have entered the NCAA

tournament unbeaten; only five have emerged victorious. UConn and Auriemma have done it three times, including last season.

Stanford and Nebraska earned the other No. 1 seeds.

The Cardinal, the last team to beat Connecticut, earned their first No. 1 seed since 1998. Tennessee earned the No. 1 seed a year after getting bounced from the tournament in the first round. And Nebraska has its first No. 1 seed in school history after winning its first 30 games this season.

CHAPEL HILL (AP) — Marcus Ginyard is relieved and grateful to have the chance to keep playing at North Carolina. It doesn’t matter that the reigning national champions are reduced to playing in the NIT, either.

“I’m just really excited for another opportunity to play,” the fifth-year senior said.

These are strange days around the storied program with five NCAA titles, 18 Final Fours and so many famous players that there are nearly 50 retired or honored jerseys hanging in the Smith Center rafters. Now Roy Williams is making trip to a place he has never been as a head coach, while the Tar Heels are preparing to either find a positive way to end the season or extend their misery even longer when they face William & Mary on Tuesday night.

Williams said his team practiced Sunday evening, then gathered in the locker room to watch the NIT selec-tion show. Ginyard said he didn’t expect the Tar Heels (16-16) would be invited, while Williams began to worry when they weren’t in the first three brackets.

Even then, Williams said the mood was “very subdued” when the Tar Heels were finally in as a No. 4 seed.

“After it was over with, I got up and asked the guys, “What was your feel-ing? What was your feeling?’” Williams said. “And the word that was used the most often was ‘relief.’”

That’s not to say Williams is totally OK with missing the NCAA tourna-ment. He didn’t go his first year at Kansas when he inherited a program on probation, but he had won at least one NCAA game every year since — a run of 20 straight years capped by last season’s dominating run to the cham-pionship.

In the days following last week’s loss to Georgia Tech in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, Williams said it seemed he couldn’t get away from televisions showing teams celebrating big victories that would send them to the NCAAs.

“I’ve been like a spoiled little brat,” Williams said. “I’ve taken my ball and gone home. I haven’t watched one play and it’s the most unusual feeling I’ve ever had. It’s a feeling I never want to experience again. ... It was a fantastic 20-year run and I’m ticked off that it’s over with.”

While the Tar Heels were savor-ing the chance to host another game, William & Mary coach Tony Shaver — who played for Dean Smith at North Carolina from 1972-75 — had his own reasons to be irked. By most any mea-sure, the Tribe (22-10) had a more successful season and even beat ACC teams Wake Forest and Maryland on the road, yet earned a No. 5 seed and must travel to face a team that fin-ished 10th in its league.

The game will also mark a return to Carmichael Arena with renovation work starting at the Smith Center.

The Tar Heels join fellow ACC rivals N.C. State and Virginia Tech in the NIT field.

Extra games can only help young players like Larry Drew II, John Henson or Dexter Strickland gain experience for next season, when a heralded recruiting class led by Harrison Barnes arrives to help the Tar Heels return to prominence. But Williams isn’t thinking about anything more than this tournament.

“I’m playing for this year,” Williams said. “I don’t think I can cheat (seniors) Deon (Thompson) and Marcus, that’s not fair. ... I’m coaching for this year, this team, trying to get this team to win one more game. And if we do that, I’ll try to get them to win one more game. I think that’s the best way I can do it.”

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Associated PressPedestrians look on as a car sits crushed by a fallen tree in the aftermath of a storm Monday in Larchmont, N.Y.. No one was hurt in the incident.

BOUND BROOK, N.J. (AP) — Torrential rains and high winds pounded the Northeast for a third day Monday, taking a heavy toll on people and property in a region that only recently restored power or fin-ished digging out from the last of several major winter storms.

The rain and accompanying wind have toppled trees, flooded roads and forced hundreds of people to evacu-ate their homes. At least nine people have died in storm-related accidents, and nearly a half-million people lost power at the peak of the storm in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.

In Boston, the storm threatened to overwhelm the wastewater system, forcing officials to begin a controlled release of untreated wastewater into Boston Harbor.

Some parts of Maine received as much as eight inches of rain, and utility officials blamed high winds for broken tree limbs that fell on power lines and caused outages in the eastern towns of Deer Isle and Stonington.

The ferocious storm led to near-record numbers of 911 calls in New York. New York City experienced its second-highest volume of 911 calls ever. It got 65,000 between 11 p.m. Friday and 11 p.m. Saturday, second only to the 96,000 made during the 2003 blackout.

While the rain tapered off south of New York on Monday morning, wind-whipped precipitation still fell in New England.

In Boston, workers put up sand bags around the entrance to a subway station near Fenway Park on Monday morning as the Muddy River rose. The Massachusetts Port Authority said the weather was causing some delays and cancellations at Logan International Airport, and several roads and highway ramps in the state were closed.

The release of wastewater into Boston Harbor poses a minimal risk

to public health because the sewage will be diluted by rain water, said Fred Laskey, executive director of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, acknowledging that it was a storm of “historic proportions.”

There also were road closures in southeastern New Hampshire due to flooding. In New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie declared a state of emergen-cy, allowing National Guard troops to be called up if needed. Schools closed in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York on Monday.

In low-lying Bound Brook, N.J., site of several major floods in the past decade, Mayor Carey Pilato credited a $100 million flood control project, begun after the remnants of Hurricane Floyd caused major flood-ing in 1999, with sparing a six-block area of the town that had been hit hard then and during a nor’easter in 2007.

Still, at least 600 residents remained in the local high school and a church while inspectors checked their houses and utility crews turned off gas lines as a precaution.

Across the state, more than 100,000 customers were without service Monday, down from a peak of 235,000. In Connecticut, two major utility companies said more than 57,000 customers were still without power, down from about 80,000.

Rhode Island officials were briefly concerned about whether a dam on the Pawtuxet River in West Warwick would break but later said there was no immediate threat.

The storm carried wind gusts as high as 70 mph and came about two weeks after heavy snow and hurricane-force winds left more than 1 million customers in the Northeast in the dark, many of them in New Hampshire.

The storm has killed at least nine people across the region, including several who were hit by falling trees or limbs.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. dismissed the story of a man who claimed his Prius sped out of control on the California freeway, saying Monday that its own tests found the car’s gas pedal and backup safety system were working just fine.

The automaker stopped short of saying James Sikes had staged a hoax last week but said his account did not square with a series of tests it con-ducted on the gas-electric hybrid.

“We have no opinion on his account, what he’s been saying, other than that the scenario is not con-sistent with the technical findings,” spokesman Mike Michels said.

The episode March 8 was among the highest-profile headaches Toyota has suffered in recent months. It recalled more than 8 million cars and trucks worldwide because gas pedals can become stuck in the down position or be snagged by floor mats. Dozens of Toyota drivers have report-ed problems even after their cars were supposedly fixed.

In Sikes’ case, Toyota said it found he rapidly pressed the gas and brakes back and forth 250 times, the maxi-mum amount of data that the car’s self-diagnostic system can collect. That account appears to contradict Sikes’ statement — backed by the California Highway Patrol — that he was frantically slamming the brakes, at one point lifting his buttocks off the seat.

The company had no explana-tion for discrepancies with Sikes’ account but confirmed the brakes were overheated and the pads worn. Bob Waltz, vice president of product, quality and service support at Toyota

Motor Sales USA., said the front brakes were “metal to metal.”

Toyota said it believes a CHP offi-cer’s account that he smelled burning brakes while guiding Sikes on the freeway.

“That is the puzzling aspect of this,” Michels said.

Toyota said it had conducted two days of tests on the car last week. It found severe wear and damage on the front brakes from overheat-ing, but the rear brakes and parking brake were in good condition.

And the rest of the car was fine, the automaker said — the gas pedal was not slowed by friction, the floor mat was not even touching the pedal, and a system that cuts the engine power when the gas and brakes are pressed at the same time was working.

A statement from Sikes’ attorney, John H. Gomez, said the firm would not comment further on the episode until a government investigation was complete. Sikes did not respond to phone messages.

The company also said the push-button power switch worked normal-ly and shut the car off when pressed for three seconds, and that the shift lever worked normally, so the car could be shifted into neutral.

The power management computer contained no diagnostic trouble codes, and the dashboard malfunc-tion lights were not activated, Toyota said.

Earlier in the day, federal regulators said they were reviewing data from the gas-electric hybrid but so far had not found anything to explain the out-of-control acceleration reported by Sikes.

WASHINGTON (AP) — More cor-ners of the country would have high-speed Internet access and existing connections would become much faster under a sweeping proposal to overhaul U.S. broadband policy that is being unveiled Tuesday.

The plan from the Federal Communications Commission is meant to guide the government’s strategy on broadband for the next decade and beyond. It reflects the Obama administration’s concern that the nation that invented the Internet is in danger of falling behind the development of online applications in other countries that have faster broadband speeds at lower prices.

Yet it’s not certain the FCC can find the corporate support and legal clear-ance to carry out the entire plan.

Already, broadcasters oppose one key proposal, which calls for reclaim-ing some airwaves from TV stations

and auctioning those frequencies to companies that deliver wireless Internet access. The FCC also wants to rewrite complicated telecommu-nications rules in order to pay for broadband using a federal program that now mainly subsidizes telephone service in poor and rural areas. Congress and federal regulators already have been trying to modern-ize that program for years.

Funding could be a question as well. The FCC does not estimate the total cost of the plan. It insists that its proposals could be paid for by auctioning off slices of the airwaves. But the agency will have to persuade Congress that as much as $20 bil-lion from the airwave auctions be set aside for broadband plans and not get routed to other purposes.

That would come on top of the $7.2 billion for broadband included in the 2009 stimulus bill.

Stubborn storm takes heavy toll in Northeast

FCC eyes broadband plan

Toyota dismisses claim in speeding Prius case

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Business/finance

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new Democratic Senate bill to tame the financial markets would give the government new powers to break up firms that threaten the economy, force the industry to pay for its failures and create a consumer watchdog within the Federal Reserve.

Legislation unveiled Monday by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd falls shy of the ambitious restructur-ing of federal financial regula-tions envisioned by President Barack Obama or contained in legislation already passed in the House.

But the bill, which includes provisions negotiated with Republicans, would still be the biggest overhaul of regulations since the New Deal. It comes 18 months after Wall Street’s fail-ures helped plunge the nation into a deep recession.

In its sweep, the bill would touch all corners of the financial sector, from storefront payday

lenders to the highest penthouse office suites on Wall Street.

In announcing his bill at a news conference, Dodd stood alone, a sign of the difficult task ahead of him in forging a bill that can pass the Senate. None of the 10 Republicans on his committee endorsed his plan. Several Democrats have voiced dismay at Dodd’s decision to reject a plan for a freestanding consumer agency, an Obama regulatory centerpiece.

The bill also does not fully embrace Obama’s most recent demand to reduce the size of the largest financial institutions and to ban commercial banks from conducting risky trades on their own accounts.

The bill envisions a leaner Federal Reserve that would gain new powers to regulate the size and the activities of the nation’s largest financial firms. The Fed’s independent consumer bureau would write regulations gov-erning all lending transactions.

Bank regulators, however, could appeal those regulations if they believe they would affect the health of the banking system.

The bill creates a powerful nine-member Financial Stability Oversight Council that could:

n Place large, interconnect-ed financial institutions such as insurance conglomerate American International Group under the supervision of the Federal Reserve.

n Approve the breakup of large complex companies if they pose a “grave threat” to the to the nation’s financial system.

n Veto regulations written by the new consumer protections bureau at the Fed.

All those actions would require a two-thirds vote of the council.

The bill also would give share-holders of publicly held financial institutions a voice on executive pay by letting them cast a non-binding vote on compensation packages.

NEW YORK (AP) — Two iconic American cloth-ing labels — preppy Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, known for its modern aesthetic — are com-ing together under one roof.

Calvin Klein parent Phillips-Van Heusen said Monday it plans to purchase Tommy Hilfiger for about $3 billion in cash and stock.

The deal adds a prominent brand to Phillips-Van Heusen’s stable, which also includes Izod and Arrow. It’s expected to help Phillips-Van Heusen introduce some of its brands overseas, where 65 percent of Hilfiger’s business is generated.

Apparel analysts expect the Hilfiger brand to expand further beyond its stronghold in Europe into Asia and South America, while bolstering its U.S. business.

“I think it is a bold strategic move to establish Phillips-Van Heusen on the global playing field,” said Peter Brown, vice chairman of Kurt Salmon Associates. “For Tommy Hilfiger, it is a great pay-day for management that has done a phenomenal job with the brand.”

Andrew Jassin, co-founder of apparel consultant Jassin-O’Rourke Group LLC, said that it’s the big-gest deal ever in terms of gross dollars spent on a clothing brand.

Shares of Phillips-Van Heusen, which owns and markets the Calvin Klein brand, rose 10 per-cent during midday trading and briefly reached a 52-week high.

Phillips-Van Heusen, based in New York, said the combined company’s revenue will total about $4.6 billion.

With the acquisition, Phillips-Van Heusen becomes the world’s fourth-largest apparel com-pany, from its no. 10 ranking, based on estimated revenue this year.

About 60 percent of the combined company’s revenue will come from the U.S. and 40 percent will come from overseas, Phillips-Van Heusen CEO Emanuel Chirico said. About 45 percent of revenue will be wholesale, 45 percent retail and 10 percent licensing.

Tommy Hilfiger will remain in his role as prin-cipal designer, setting the vision for the Tommy Hilfiger brand.

In this Feb. 24 file photo, traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Stocks were mixed Monday after Moody’s Investors Service said the U.S. could eventually lose its top-notch credit rat-ing.

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PIMCO TotRetIs CI 122,927 11.02 +1.1 +17.4/C +7.5/A NL 5,000,000American Funds GrthAmA m LG 64,425 28.04 +6.7 +51.7/C +3.5/B 5.75 250Vanguard TotStIdx LB 59,564 28.65 +7.5 +59.1/B +2.0/B NL 3,000American Funds CapIncBuA m IH 56,242 47.94 +3.9 +37.4/C +3.9/C 5.75 250Fidelity Contra LG 55,524 59.71 +6.6 +48.0/D +5.0/A NL 2,500American Funds CpWldGrIA m WS 53,078 33.69 +6.3 +54.9/D +5.4/A 5.75 250American Funds IncAmerA m MA 48,457 15.77 +4.8 +45.1/B +3.2/B 5.75 250Vanguard 500Inv LB 47,853 106.36 +7.2 +55.3/B +1.2/C NL 3,000American Funds InvCoAmA m LB 47,616 26.33 +6.1 +49.0/D +2.0/B 5.75 250Vanguard InstIdx LB 44,500 105.67 +7.2 +55.5/B +1.3/C NL 5,000,000Dodge & Cox Stock LV 40,010 100.63 +7.3 +69.0/A +0.1/D NL 2,500American Funds EurPacGrA m FB 38,069 37.84 +6.3 +58.0/C +7.0/A 5.75 250American Funds WAMutInvA m LV 37,537 25.25 +5.8 +49.3/D +0.8/C 5.75 250Dodge & Cox IntlStk FV 35,758 32.27 +7.7 +83.1/A +4.8/A NL 2,500PIMCO TotRetAdm b CI 31,614 11.02 +1.0 +17.1/C +7.2/A NL 5,000,000American Funds NewPerspA m WS 31,553 25.83 +6.2 +58.4/C +5.9/A 5.75 250American Funds FnInvA m LB 30,216 33.52 +7.1 +54.9/C +4.3/A 5.75 250Fidelity DivrIntl d FG 29,870 27.68 +6.2 +56.3/D +3.0/D NL 2,500FrankTemp-Franklin Income A m CA 29,675 2.08 +5.1 +53.2/A +4.1/B 4.25 1,000American Funds BalA m MA 29,546 16.66 +4.5 +40.2/C +2.8/C 5.75 250Vanguard 500Adml LB 28,279 106.39 +7.2 +55.5/B +1.3/C NL 100,000Vanguard TotStIAdm LB 28,262 28.66 +7.5 +59.2/B +2.1/B NL 100,000Vanguard Welltn MA 28,252 29.55 +4.8 +39.8/C +5.1/A NL 10,000American Funds BondA m CI 27,481 11.98 +0.9 +19.6/B +2.9/E 3.75 250Fidelity GrowCo LG 27,150 72.42 +8.6 +59.3/B +6.6/A NL 2,500PIMCO TotRetA m CI 25,333 11.02 +1.0 +16.9/C +7.0/A 3.75 1,000Vanguard TotIntl d FB 25,302 14.38 +6.7 +68.3/A +4.6/B NL 3,000Fidelity LowPriStk d MB 24,867 34.11 +7.6 +72.6/B +4.4/A NL 2,500T Rowe Price EqtyInc LV 15,542 21.88 +7.6 +63.8/A +1.5/B NL 2,500Hartford CapAprA m LB 9,595 31.40 +6.2 +65.3/A +4.1/A 5.50 1,000Pioneer PioneerA m LB 4,231 37.00 +7.0 +54.9/C +1.8/B 5.75 1,000Goldman Sachs ShDuGovA m GS 1,496 10.37 0.0 +3.8/C +4.9/A 1.50 1,000Alliance Bernstein GrowIncA m LV 1,216 3.03 +5.2 +46.0/E -1.2/E 4.25 2,500DWS-Scudder REstA m SR 430 14.86 +13.8 +92.4/C +2.6/C 5.75 1,000Hartford GrowthL m LG 180 15.53 +7.8 +53.0/C +1.9/C 4.75 0

Total Assets Total Return/Rank Pct Min InitName Obj ($Mlns) NAV 4-wk 12-mo 5-year Load Invt

CA -Conservative Allocation, CI -Intermediate-Term Bond, ES -Europe Stock, FB -Foreign Large Blend, FG -Foreign LargeGrowth, FV -ForeignLarge Value, IH -World Allocation, LB -Large Blend, LG -Large Growth, LV -Large Value, MA -Moderate Allocation, MB -Mid-Cap Blend, MV -Mid-Cap Value, SH -Specialty-heath, WS -World Stock, Total Return: Chng in NAV with dividends reinvested. Rank: How fund performed vs.others with same objective: A is in top 20%, E in bottom 20%. Min Init Invt: Minimum $ needed to invest in fund. Source: Morningstar.

NYSE7,350.96 -11.89

AMEX1,881.87 -14.79

NASDAQ2,362.21 -5.45

STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS

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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Name Last Chg %ChgMannKd 7.89 -2.59 -24.7Intelliph n 3.21 -.93 -22.3Cytori wt 3.30 -.69 -17.3OccuLogix 3.14 -.65 -17.1SterlCons 17.64 -3.51 -16.6MSTISRS11 8.31 -1.39 -14.3Cytori 5.25 -.77 -12.8Celsion 3.80 -.53 -12.1ArabAmDv 2.51 -.32 -11.3SptChalB 2.94 -.35 -10.6

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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats triggered the countdown Monday for the climactic vote on President Barack Obama’s fiercely contested remake of the health care system, even though the legislation remained incomplete and lacked the votes needed to pass.

Obama expressed optimism Congress would approve his call for affordable and nearly universal coverage as he pitched his plan on a trip to Ohio, and congressional leaders showed signs of prog-ress in winning anti-abortion Democrats whose votes are pivotal.

At the same time, Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., among the bill’s sharpest opponents, said he was “less confident” than before that it could be stopped.

“They’d have to be remark-able people not to fall under the kind of pressure they’ll be under,” he said of rank-and-file Democrats.

Some of the pressure was aimed at Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, who flew aboard Air Force One with President Barack Obama during the day, then walked into a senior citizen center with the chief executive in time to hear a voice from the audience yell out, “Vote yes.”

A smiling Obama turned to the liberal lawmaker and said, “Did you hear that, Dennis?” Then, turning back to the audience, he added, “Go ahead, say that again.”

“Vote yes!” came back the reply.

Kucinich, who said later he remains uncommitted, is one of 37 Democrats currently in the House who voted against Obama’s legislation when it cleared the House last fall.

In addition, the White House is laboring to hold the support of several other Democrats who voted for the earlier bill, but only after first supporting strict anti-abortion limits that would be altered the second time around.

At least two have signaled they are open to support-ing the president when the vote comes. One of them, Rep. James Oberstar of Minnesota, is “in the leaning

yes column,” said a spokes-man, John Schadl.

“When we bring the bill to the floor, then we will have the votes,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Obama sounded similarly confident in an interview with ABC News. “I believe we’re going to get the votes, we’re going to make this hap-pen,” said the president, who has traveled to three states and lobbied numerous law-makers in recent days.

Outside interests on both sides sought to prevail on wavering lawmakers.

The National Right to Life Committee, which opposes abortions, wrote to law-makers that support for the Senate bill would be a “career-defining pro-abor-tion vote.”

Union groups and other supporters announced a $1.3 million advertising campaign urging 17 House Democrats to vote for the measure, and officials at the Service Employees International Union threatened to withdraw support from Democrats who vote against the bill if it loses.

The lobbying came as the House Budget Committee, on a 21-16 vote, took an

essential first step toward the House vote, which could come by the weekend.

It was more than a year ago that Obama asked Congress to approve legisla-tion extending health cover-age to tens of millions who lack it, curbing industry practices such as denying coverage on the basis of pre-existing medical conditions, and beginning to slow the growth of health care nation-ally. His plan would require most Americans to buy health insurance, fine most who fail to do so and provide government subsidies to help middle-income earners and the working poor afford it.

Sweeping legislation seemed to be on the brink of passage in January, after both houses approved bills and lawmakers began work-ing out a final compromise in talks at the White House. But those efforts were side-tracked when Republicans won a special election in Massachusetts — and with it, the ability to block a vote on a final bill in the Senate.

Now, nearly two months later, lawmakers have embarked on a two-step approach that requires the House to approve the mea-

sure passed by the Senate, despite misgivings on key provisions. That would be followed by both houses quickly passing a second bill that makes numerous chang-es to the first. In the Senate, that second bill would come to a vote under rules that deny Republicans the ability to filibuster.

The details of the second, fix-it measure were closely guarded — and subject to last-minute changes. In gen-eral, officials have said they would provide more money for lower-income families unable to afford health care and states that already pro-vide above average coverage for the poor under Medicaid, as well as improved prescrip-tion drug coverage under Medicare.

The legislation is expected to delete a provision in the Senate bill that singled out Nebraska for favorable treat-ment under a requirement to expand Medicaid coverage.

Instead, Democrats may provide as much as $15 bil-lion to a dozen states and the District of Columbia, all of which already volun-tarily provide at least some of the coverage that would be required.

Officials said one sticking point remained a Senate-passed provision establishing an independent commis-sion with authority to force greater reductions in future Medicare payment to provid-ers. House Democrats want to curtail the board’s pow-ers, but rules may forbid any changes under the complex rules covering the Senate’s debate of the measure.

The cost of the overhaul is expected to total $950 bil-lion or more over a decade. It would be covered by higher taxes on the wealthy as well as on some health care pro-viders and high-cost insur-ance plans.

Several hundred billion dol-lars would also be cut from planned Medicare increases, much of the burden falling on companies that provide private coverage to seniors under Medicare Advantage.

Obama’s trip to Ohio was his third foray outside Washington since he vowed two weeks ago to do every-thing in his power to pass health care. In recognition of his audience, he stressed improvements in Medicare.

“So let me just tell you directly: this proposal adds almost a decade of solvency” to the program,” he said, although he made no men-tion of the planned reduc-tions in provider payments that would take place.

He added it also would close a gap in prescription drug coverage know as a doughnut hole. “This pro-posal will over time help reduce the costs of Medicare that you pay every month. And this proposal would make preventive care free so you don’t have to pay out-of-pocket for tests that keep you healthy.”

Obama did not discuss details, and officials said final details of the prescrip-tion drug change remained unsettled. The White House has been seeking a $250 rebate in 2010 for seniors who experience the break in coverage. Beginning in 2011, two thirds of the higher costs they now pay when coverage is interrupted would be cov-ered. The balance would be taken care of in installments over a decade.

Dems start countdown to health reform vote

Associated PressHouse Budget Committee Chairman Rep. John Spratt, D-S.C., center, speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington Monday during the committee’s mark up on the Senate Health Care Bill.

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DEAR DR. GOTT: What is the treat-ment for shingles? I have had them for three months now. How long do I have to wait after an episode before I can get the vaccine?

DEAR READER: Shingles is a viral infection. It is actually a second infec-tion caused by the chickenpox virus.

Treating shingles can speed healing, reduce the risk of complications, and ease pain. The best results are achieved if antiviral medication is started within 72 hours of the first symptoms. For those in severe pain, narcotics, tricy-clic antidepressants, anticonvulsants or numbing agents may be prescribed. Mild to moderate pain may be con-trolled with over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen and naprox-en. Antihistamines may also help. Topical anti-itch creams may be helpful.

Stress can worsen the pain of shingles and should be avoided. Cool compresses or baths may ease symptoms.

Anyone concerned about having shingles or who develops pain or itch-ing on one side of the body should see his or her physician as soon as possible.

Those over the age of 60 should also consider receiving the shingles vaccine, which reduces the risk of developing this infection and may lessen symp-toms, duration and intensity should an attack occur. It may also lower the risk of developing postherpetic neuralgia. The vaccine is not a treatment option. People with specific health concerns should not receive the vaccine, so speak with your physician regarding whether to have it.

How long you should wait depends on your situation. There is no specific time period, but it is generally recommended that the rash be gone before receiving the vaccine. If you are under 60, you may not be able to receive it because the vaccination has been tested only in people 60 and older.

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DEAR ABBY: I return to my hometown at least twice a year to visit my large extended family. When I do, I have tried to make time for my oldest friend, “Judith,” whom I have known since kindergarten. In the past we have gotten together for a few hours here and there — for din-ner, coffee or whatever. She’s great company, and we have fun together.

I’d like to spend more time with Judith, but Mom and Dad are close to 90 and there are many other rela-tives on my and my husband’s side.

Judith just e-mailed me telling me to “have a nice life” because if we were “truly” friends, I’d make more time with her. She won’t reply to my e-mails or return my calls.

I feel like I have committed some kind of crime. Please help. -- DEEPLY HURT

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF RUTHERFORD

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICESUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

BEFORE THE CLERKFILE NO. 2010 SP 57

IN THE MATTER OF: The Foreclosureof the Deed of Trust fromWENDY HELTON COPE andCARL RICHARD COPE,

Grantor,

TO

THERON E. MULLINAX, JR.Trustee, as established in Deedof Trust dated May 14th, 2003,and recorded in Deed of TrustBook 731, at Page 91 of theRutherford County Registry.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power of sale contained in a certain deed of trust executed by WENDY HELTON COPE AND HUSBAND, CARL RICHARD COPE, and recorded on the 27th day of MAY, 2003, in Deed of Trust Book 731, at Page 91, Rutherford County, North Carolina, Registry, and default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and said deed of trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure, and by virtue of the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court of Rutherford County, North Carolina, the undersigned Trustee, Theron E. Mullinax, Jr., will, as provided in the North Carolina General Statutes, offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, at the Courthouse door of the Rutherford County Courthouse in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, at twelve o’clock noon on the 1st day of April, 2010, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of Rutherford, State of North Carolina.

The property herein described on attached Exhibit A will be sold subject to any and all outstanding Rutherford County ad valorem property taxes and will further be sold subject to all easements, restrictions, rights of way, prior liens, deeds of trust and encumbrances of record.

Exhibit ABEGINNING at a manhole in the center of the intersection of Michigan Street with Edwards Street in Rutherford Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina; and said part is also northernmost corner of Tract 1 of that property shown and described in deed found in Deed Book 810 at Page 23 in the Office of the Registry for Rutherford County, North Carolina; and moving thence from said BEGINNING point along and with the centerline of Edward Street, South 55 deg. 52 min. 07 sec. East 202.65 feet to a point; then South 55 deg. 34 min. 29 sec. East 55.09 feet to a point; South 58 deg. 39 min. 53 sec. East 33.60 feet to a point; South 62 deg. 36 min. 00 sec. East 25.17 feet to a point. Thence turning and leaving the center of Edward Street and traveling South 29 deg. 23 min. 43 sec. West 15.29 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence continuing same course South 29 deg. 23 min. 43 sec. West 59.90 feet to an existing iron rod; thence South 30 deg. 18 min. 00 sec. West 288.53 feet to an existing iron rod; thence turning South 87 deg. 00 min. 11 sec. West 171 feet to a point; turning North 30 deg. 26 min. 23 sec. West 7.63 feet to a new iron rod; continuing same course 30 deg. 26 min. 23 sec. East 88.83 feet to new iron rod; thence North 61 deg. 26 min. 16 sec. West 110.74 feet to a PK nail in the center of Michigan Street; thence along with the center of Michigan Street North 28 deg. 33 min. 25 sec. East 415.05 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING and containing 3.10 acres more or less according to a survey for Mike Lee Byrd and Charles R. Byrd by Professional Surveying Services. The above described real property is a portion of that property shown in deed found in Deed Book 810 at Page 23 in the Office of Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina.

This conveyance is made and excepted SUBJECT TO the right of way of Michigan Street and Edward Street as they extend to their full legal width. This conveyance is further made SUBJECTTO all easements, restrictions, rights of way of record, if any.

The present record owners of the property are: WENDY HELTON COPE AND HUSBAND, CARLRICHARD COPE.

The sale will be made subject to all prior sales and releases and to all deeds of trust, liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, assessments, leases, and other matters of record, if any. Pursuant to NC Gen. Statute 45-21.10 (b), and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder will be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the bid amount or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in NC Gen. Stat. 45-21.30 (d) and (e). The sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

This is the 1st day of February, 2010.

BY:/s/__________________________Theron E. Mullinax, Jr.Trustee by instrumentrecorded in Deed of Trust Book731 at Page 91, of the Rutherford County, North Carolina RegistryMULLINAX LAW FIRMPO Box 2648Hendersonville, NC 28793(828) 697-6630Publication Dates: March 16 & March 23, 2010.

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Having qualified as Co-Administrator of the estate of DWIGHT D. NATIONS of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said DWIGHT D. NATIONS to present them to the undersigned on or before the 16th day of June, 2010 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINARUTHERFORD COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICESUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

10 SP 7

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OFTHE DEED OF TRUST OF JOHN B. BRESTELand DEBORAH K. BRESTEL,

Grantor(s),

To:

TRSTE, INC., TRUSTEE, AND WACHOVIA BANK,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, BENEFICIARY,

As recorded in Deed of Trust Book 913, Page 103,Rutherford County Registry.

See Substitution of Trustee as recorded in DeedBook 995, Page 781, Rutherford County Registry,appointing Richard J. Kania as Substitute Trustee.

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

TO:

Deborah K. Brestel John B. Brestel6536 Hudlow Rd 6536 Hudlow RdUnion Mills, NC 28167 Union Mills, NC 28167

Occupant6536 Hudlow RdUnion Mills, NC 28167

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain deed of trust executed and delivered by the above-named Grantors to Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated July 27, 2006, filed for record on August 14, 2006, securing indebtedness in the original principal amount of $70,834.00 as recorded in Deed of Trust Book 913 at Page 103, Rutherford County Registry (hereinafter, the "Deed of Trust"), and because of the default of in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the failure of to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Rutherford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, Richard J. Kania, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on March 22, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the usual place of sale as designated by the Clerk of Court for foreclosure sales at the Rutherford County Courthouse, Rutherfordton, North Carolina, the real property in Camp Creek Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina (including any improvements thereon), with the address of 6536 Hudlow Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167, and as described in the attached Exhibit A hereto.

EXHIBIT ABEING ALL of that certain tract or parcel of land, containing 1.51 acres, said parcel being more particularly described in a deed to John B. Brestel and wife, Deborah K. Brestel, dated June 9, 2004 and recorded in Book 848, Page 370, Rutherford County Registry. Together with an access right-of-way from Hudlow Road (SR 1510) to the aforementioned parcel, said right-of-way being more particularly described in Book 599, Page 745, Rutherford County Registry.

The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and easements of record and assessments, if any.

The record owner of the above-described real property as reflected on the records of the County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is:

Deborah K. BrestelJohn B. Brestel

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the County Clerk of Superior Court.

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

Pursuant to N.C.Gen.Stat. § 45--21.10(b), and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of the greater of five per cent (5%) percent of the amount bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.Gen.Stat. § 45-21.30 (d) and (e).

This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

This the 5th day of January, 2010.

Richard J. KaniaSubstitute Trustee600-A Centrepark DriveAsheville, North Carolina 28805(828) 252-8010Publish: March 9, 2010 & March 16, 2010

AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE09-SP-307

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Wesley A. Buchanan and Teresa L. Buchanan, Wife, dated the 23rd day of May, 2003, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina, in Book 732 at Page 113 and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the County Courthouse of Rutherford County, in the city of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, at 10:00 am on the 17th day of March , 2010, all that certain parcel of land, more particularly described as follows:

IMPROVEMENTS: House and lot/Condominium/or Lot

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING on an iron pin in the old line, the same being located in the center of State Road #2163, said iron pin also being the northeast corner of the Buchanan 1 acre tract (433/165) and also being located South 89 deg. 56 min. East 221.73 feet from an existing iron pin in the Bostic and Carroll line and running thence from said BEGINNING corner and with the center of said State Road # 2163 South 15 deg. 52 min. West 137.86 feet to an iron pin in center of said road and the northwest corner of the Shelby Jean Bumgardner tract (434/57); thence with the Bumgardner line South 70 deg. 43 min. East 200 feet to a new iron pin; thence North 16 deg. 30 min. East 208 feet to a new iron pin in old line; thence North 89 deg. West 215 feet to an iron pin in the center of State Road #2163, the said BEGINNING corner and containing .83 acre more or less.

BEING a part of that same certain tract of land conveyed to J. A. Buchanan and wife by deed dated February 4, 1955, and being on record in the Rutherford County Registry in Deed Book 228 at page 151 to which reference is hereby made for all purposes.

ADDITIONAL POSSIBLE STREET ADDRESS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY: 347 Bostic Road, Forest City, NC 28043

Notice & Disclaimer: The listed street address may be incorrect and is stated hereby for informational and reference purposes only. The Substitute Trustee makes no certifications or warranties that said street address is accurate or correct. It is each potential bidder's duty to determine with his/her own title examination that said street address is correct and matches the above legal description. The above legal description describes the property being sold and shall be controlling.

PRESENT RECORD OWNERS as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to posting the notice are Wesley A. Buchanan and Teresa L. Buchanan.

Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

In the event that this sale is one of residential real property with less than 15 rental units, an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to NCGS §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. That upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of forty-five (45) cents per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308 (a)(1). This sale is also subject to any applicable county and/or state land transfer and/or revenue tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for such tax. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS". Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the Deed of Trust/Security Instrument, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee of the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, encumbrances of record, including prior Deeds of Trust.

The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or certified check made payable to the Substitute Trustee (no personal checks) for five percent (5%) of the purchase price or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, at the time of the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all remaining amounts are due immediately. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, EXCEPT AS STATED BELOW IN THE INSTANCE OF BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCYPROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORYREQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALLOR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.

This the 15th day of February, 2010.

The Caudle Law Firm, P.A., Substitute Trustee David R. Caudle President & Attorney at Law State Bar Number 60752101 Rexford Road, Suite 165W Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 http://www.caudlelawfirm.com

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CLASSIFIEDS!NORTH CAROLINARUTHERFORD COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICESUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

BEFORE THE CLERK10 SP 040

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE by John B. Crotts, Substitute Trustee, of a Deed of Trust Executed by RICHARD J. BRIDGES dated January 10, 2007, and recorded January 26, 2007 in Deed of Trust Book 938 at Page 587 of the Rutherford County Registry.

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust dated January 10, 2007 and recorded January 26, 2007 executed and delivered from RICHARD J. BRIDGES, (the "Obligor") to ROBERT LEE ATCHLEY and DORIS S. ATCHLEY, recorded in Deed of Trust, book number 938, page 587, Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Rutherford County Courthouse, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, on APRIL 1, 2010 at 3:00 P.M., that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the Town of Spindale, County of Rutherford, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

(ATTACHMENT TO DEED OF TRUST FROM RICHARD J. BRIDGES TO ROBERT LEE ATCHLEY AND DORIS S. ATCHLEY DATED JANUARY 10, 2007 AND RECORDED JANUARY26, 2007 IN THE AMOUNT OF $107,957.31)

TRACT ONE: Being a part of the Old Fairground property, in the east edge of Spindale, North Carolina, and being located between U. S. Highway 74 and S. A. L. Railway Company, and being described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the center of U. S. Highway No. 74, where the center of the old Ledbetter Mill Road intersects said highway and runs thence with the center of the highway South 77 degrees East 331 feet to a point in the center of the highway, Henry Houser corner; thence with Henry Houser’s line South 12 degrees West 114 feet to a point in the center of the S.A.L. Railway Company railway track; thence with the center of the railroad track, right-of-way North 71 degrees West 347 feet to a point in the center of said railroad, right-of-way; thence North 23 1/4 degrees East 75 feet to the place of BEGINNING.

Being the same property conveyed to Eugene Haynes by deed dated the 2nd of June, 1959, from J. F. Weathers, Jr., and wife, Annabel W. Weathers, and Belle W. Weathers, widow, said deed being duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina, in Deed Book 241, at Page 576, reference to which said deed is hereby made for all necessary purposes.

THERE IS EXCEPTED HEREFROM that tract of land being a portion of the second tract of land as is described in that deed dated January 1, 1982, and recorded in Deed Book 431, Page 253 of the Rutherford County Registry, easternmost portion, and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an existing iron pin in the center line of Highway 74, said iron pin lying South 70 degrees 00 seconds East 304.76 feet from that point where Highway 74 intersects with Ledbetter Road; runs thence a new line South 13 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 112.33 feet to a point in the center line of the Seaboard Airline Railroad, said line crossing an iron pin at 28.07 feet and 88.37 feet, respectively; runs thence South 72 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds East with the center line of Seaboard Airline Railroad approximately 28.54 feet; thence with the western line of the first tract as is described in Deed book 431, page 253 of the Rutherford County Registry, North 12 degrees East 114 feet to a point in the center line of Highway 74; thence with the center line of said Highway 74 North 77 degrees 08 minutes 40 seconds West approximately 26.17 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING.

TRACT TWO: Situate, lying and being in the Town of Spindale, bounded on the north by U.S. Highway 74, on the east by Mike Hodge, on the south by the Seaboard Railroad, and on the west by the intersection of U.S. Highway 74 and Oakland Road.

Grantors, Kenneth R. Hughes and Carrol K. Hughes as referred to in quitclaim deed recorded in Deed Book 724 Page 678, Rutherford County Registry, retain the right to lease two sign structures (three advertiser spaces) to the existing sign company for a period not to exceed ten years, ending on December 30, 2008. There will not be any payment due to the owner by the grantor, even though he will collect annual rent from the sign companies.

Address of Property:1004 E. Main Street, Spindale, NC 28160

Present Record Owners: Richard J. Bridges

The terms of the sale are that real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event that the Holder is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. Section 7A-308(a)(1).

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

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

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

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

This is the 3rd day of March, 2010.

_______________________________John B. Crotts, Substitute TrusteeKing Law Offices, PLLC215 North Main StreetRutherfordton, North Carolina 28139(828) 286-3332(828) 286-1110 (fax)NC Bar Number: 33880

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICEOF NORTH CAROLINA

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISIONRUTHERFORD COUNTY

09 sp 553

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JAMES GRANT AND TAMMY O. GRANT DATED SEPTEMBER 16, 2002 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 690 AT PAGE 44 RERECORDED IN BOOK 712, PAGE 719 IN THE RUTHERFORD COUNTYPUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA

NOTICE OF SALE

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 11:30 AM on March 19, 2010 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

Being all of Lot 6 of the Country Meadows Subdivision as shown on Plat duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, North Carolina in Plat Book 23 at Page 17 to which reference is hereby made for a more full and complete description.

Together with a right of way over the existing road known as Country Lane as shown on the above referenced Plat.

And Being more commonly known as:339 Dewitt Owens Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are James Davis Grant.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is February 17, 2010.

Grady IngleSubstitute Trustee8520 Cliff Cameron Drive, Suite 300Charlotte, NC 28269(704) 333-8107http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/09-120438

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGBOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,500,000

GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County of Rutherford, North Carolina deems it advisable to make the improvements hereinafter described; and

WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the Secretary of the Local Government Commission of North Carolina requesting Commission approval of the bonds hereinafter described as required by the Local Government Bond Act, and the Secretary of the Local Government Commission has notified the Board of Commissioners that the application has been accepted for submission to the Local Government Commission.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Rutherford, North Carolina, as follows:

Section 1. The Board of Commissioners of the County of Rutherford, North Carolina has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to provide loans and grants to municipalities, water authorities and sanitary districts for the extension of water and sewer lines in the County.

Section 2. In order to raise the money required to pay the costs of making the improvements described above, in addition to funds which may be available for such purpose from any other source, bonds of the County of Rutherford, North Carolina are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the Local Government Bond Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of such General Obligation Bonds authorized by this bond order shall be $1,500,000.

Section 3. A tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said General Obligation Bonds when due shall be annually levied and collected.

Section 4. A sworn statement of the County’s debt has been filed with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and is open to public inspection.

Section 5. No debt shall be contracted during any fiscal year by the issuance of bonds pursuant to this bond order if the amount of such debt and if all other debt contracted during such fiscal year shall exceed two-thirds (2/3rds) of the amount by which the outstanding indebtedness of the County shall have been reduced during the next preceding fiscal year, unless the incurring of such debt shall be submitted to a vote of the people of the County and shall be approved by a majority of those who vote thereon.

Section 6. This bond order shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication following its adoption, unless it is petitioned to a vote of the people within thirty (30) days after its publication as introduced, as provided in N. C. G. S. Section 159-60, and in that event, the bond order will take effect when approved by the voters of the County.

The foregoing order has been introduced and a sworn statement of debt has been filed under the Local Government Bond Act showing the appraised value of the County of Rutherford, North Carolina to be $5,888,470,667 and the net debt thereof, including the proposed bonds to be $68,352,920. A tax will be levied to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds if they are issued. Anyone who wishes to be heard on the questions of the validity of the bond order and the advisability of issuing the bonds may appear at a public hearing or an adjournment thereof to be held in the Commissioners Room, Rutherford County Office Building, 289 North Main Street, Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139 at 6:00 o’clock p.m. on the 6th day of April, 2010.

/s/ Hazel HaynesHazel Haynes, Clerk to the Board of CommissionersCounty of Rutherford, North Carolina

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This is the 9th day of March, 2010.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the estate of MARJORIE FAYE DIXON of Rutherford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said MARJORIE FAYE DIXON to present them to the undersigned on or before the 16th day of June, 2010 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment.

This is the 16th day of March, 2010.

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NORTH CAROLINARUTHERFORD COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICESUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

BEFORE THE CLERKFILE NO: 10 SP 46

IN THE MATTER OF THEFORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OFTRUST OF

AUNDRA L. STALEY and wife,DEBORAH M. STALEY,

Grantor,

TO

Robert W. Wolf,

Substitute Trustee,

As recorded in Deed of TrustBook 927, Page 564,Rutherford County Registry.

NOTICE OF SALE OF FORECLOSURE

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust executed by Aundra L. Staley and wife, Deborah M. Staley, to Peter E. Lane, Trustee, dated November 16, 2006, and recorded in Deed of Trust Book 927, Page 564, Rutherford County Registry, and assigned in Deed Book 986, Page 156, Rutherford County Registry; and assigned again in Deed Book 993, Page 77, Rutherford County Registry, and under and by virtue of an order of the Clerk of Superior Court of Rutherford County, North Carolina, made and entered on the 24th day of February, 2010, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and said deed of trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse door in Rutherfordton, North Carolina at 12:00 o’clock noon on the 19th day of March, 2010, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, same lying and being in Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

EXHIBIT ALegal Description of Property

Lying and being in High Shoals Township, Rutherford County, N.C., being bound on the West by Chase High Road (SR 2210), on the North and East by the lands of Leo Buckner and wife as described in deed recorded in deed book 237, page 634, Rutherford County Registry, N.C. , and being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at point lying in the centerline of Chase High Road, said beginning point being the Southwestern most corner of the tract herein described, said beginning point also being the Southwestern most corner of the property described in deed recorded in deed book 919, page 125, Rutherford County Registry, N.C., and running thence from said beginning point and leaving said road, North 82 degrees 17 minutes 54 seconds East (crossing an iron pin (axle) at 29.52 feet in line) 266.63 feet to an iron pin at a fence corner, thence North 07 degrees 38 minutes 01 second West 76.69 feet to an iron pin at a fence corner, thence North 88 degrees 50 minutes 23 seconds West (crossing an iron pin at 174.17 feet in the line) 242.67 feet to a point in the centerline of Chase High Road (SR 2210), which point lies South 06 degrees 42 minutes 33 seconds West 12.66 feet from a railroad spike lying in the centerline of said road, thence with the centerline of said road, South 06 degrees 06 minutes 24 seconds West 42.78 feet to a point, thence South 05 degrees 25 minutes 07 seconds West 44.42 feet to a point, thence South 05 degrees 05 minutes 39 seconds West 30.02 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.561 acres, according to a map and survey by Burnt Chimney Surveying Charles D. Owens, Jr., Registered Land Surveyor, dated October 1, 2007.

SAVING AND EXCEPTING that certain tract or parcel conveyed to BB&G Properties of Rutherford County, LLC by U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Specialty Underwriting and Residential Trust Mortgage Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2007-BC2, as described in deed recorded in Deed Book 985, Page 869, Rutherford County Registry, and being more particularly described as follows:

Situate, lying and being in High Shoals Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina, being the same and identical property in deed recorded in Deed Book 889, Page 299, Rutherford County Registry, and being described according to said deed as follows:

Lying and being on the East side of North Carolina Rural Road No. 2210 near Floyd’s Creek Baptist Church and being described by calls and distances as follows: BEGINNING at a stake in the east edge of North Carolina Rural Road No. 2210 at the point where the North line of the land belonging to the George Allen Estate intersects the East edge of said road, and the line runs thence with the North line of the George Allen estate North 80 degrees 30 minutes East 215 feet to a stake at a new corner in the old line; thence the new line North 04 degrees 45 minutes West 70 feet to an iron pin, new corner; thence another new line North 88 degrees West 190 feet to a line in the East edge of North Carolina Rural Road No. 2210, thence with the East edge of said road South 08 degrees 30 minutes West 112 feet to the place of BEGINNING.

Being the same and identical property conveyed by Bobby Glenn Buckner and wife, Rita P. Buckner, by a deed recorded in Deed Book 301 at Page 265, Rutherford County Registry.

2039 Chase High Road, Forest City, North Carolina 28043

The record owner of the above described real property as reflected on the records of the Rutherford County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this notice is Aundra L. Staley and wife, Deborah M. Staley.

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute Section 45-21.10(b), and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder will be required to deposit with the Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of the greater of 5% of the total bid or $750 of the bid as a forfeit and guarantee of compliance with this bid, the same to be credited on his bid when accepted. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or by certified check at the time the substitute trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statute Section 45.21-30(d) and (e).

The foregoing sale shall be made subject to all prior liens or encumbrances, outstanding ad valorem taxes, restrictive covenants, rights of ways and easements of record. The foregoing sale of the property subject of this action is made as is, where is, with no warranties as to title.

This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

/s/__________________________Robert W. Wolf, Substitute Trustee138 South Broadway StreetForest City, NC 28043Telephone: (828) 245-7366State Bar No. 4808

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE10 SP 45

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John E. Rozner and Kimberley A. Rozner to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of December, 2004, and recorded in Book 830, Page 548, in Rutherford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rutherford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door at 229 North Main St in the City of Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on March 23, 2010 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Duncan Creek, in the County of Rutherford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

Situate, lying and being in Duncan Creek Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and being located on the east side of State Road No. 1749 and on the south side of State Road No. 1752 and being at the southeast intersection of the said road, being bounded on the north by the said road and by the Baxter Property, and on the west by State Road No. 1749, and the Toney Property, on the south and east by other property of Cleo Withrow Elam and bounded by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at a stake in the edge of State Road No. 1752 North 68 deg. 45 min. East 228 feet to a stake in the said road, a new corner; thence a new line through the Elam property South 14 East 313 feet to an iron pin, a new corner; thence another new line through the Elam property South 89 West 325 feet to a iron pin, a new corner in the old line; thence with the edge of State Road No. 1749 North 9 East 227 feet to the place of Beginning, containing 1.65 acres, more or less, the same being according to survey by James W. Elliott, Registered Surveyor, on March 4, 1971. Reference is made to deed dated October 21, 1991, from Randy Dean Robbins, unmarried: Denise A. Robbins Porter and husband, John Lewis Porter to Lydia B. Elliott Hamrick recorded in Deed Book 584, Page 791, Rutherford County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon;

Said property being located at: 4136 Hollis Road, Ellenboro, North Carolina

Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale.

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

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

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.

This 2nd day of March, 2010.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEBY:Attorney at LawThe Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & Britton, P.A.Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc.P.O. Box 10284317 Ramsey StreetFayetteville, North Carolina 28311http://sales.hsbfirm.comCase No: 1024427

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Nigeria militants set off bombsLAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Militants in Nigeria’s

oil-producing region detonated two car bombs Monday near a government building where offi-cials were discussing an amnesty deal, showing their resolve to resume attacks after an agree-ment to bring peace and economic benefits to the area unraveled.

Two people were injured and windows were blown out of the meeting room in an attack that was heard on live TV. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, or MEND, warned that the bombings in Warri are part of a new wave of attacks coming to Delta state, which remains deeply impoverished despite its oil wealth.

The bombings did not immediately affect glob-al oil prices, which in the past have risen after pipelines and oil companies operating in Nigeria were attacked. MEND’s attacks last year cut Nigeria’s oil production by roughly 1 million bar-rels a day.

Somali government signs deal MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia’s gov-

ernment signed an agreement with a powerful militia on Monday that offers high-level militants senior government positions in return for their military support during a long-planned offensive against an Islamist insurgency.

The agreement gave the Ahlu-sunah Wal-jamea militia five ministries as well as diplomatic posts and senior positions within the police and intel-ligence services.

The militia holds several towns and districts in central Somalia. The weak U.N.-backed govern-ment barely clings to a few blocks of the capital of Mogadishu with the help of more than 6,000 African Union peacekeepers.

The government came under attack by insur-gents again on Monday as both sides traded mortar and machine gun fire after the president returned from Dubai. Casualty figures were not immediately available.

Police find cache of explosivesLAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police

discovered a cache of bomb-making equipment and thousands of pounds of explosives Monday in an empty Lahore shop where authorities said a string of attacks on the eastern city may have been plotted.

Two suicide jackets, 16 hand grenades, hun-dreds of bullets and more than 3,300 pounds (1,500 kilograms) of explosives were found, said Police Superintendent Ali Nasir. He said police raided the shop after a tip from the owner, who told authorities he’d become suspicious because his new tenants had never opened for business. The explosives were packed into sacks, he said.

Police Chief Parvaiz Rathore said that while the investigation was not yet complete, “we believe the recent terrorist attacks in the city have been originating from this place.”

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — Suspected drug gang-sters chased down and opened fire on two white SUVs carry-ing families of U.S. consular employees from a children’s party, killing three adults and and injuring two children in this violent border city, officials said Monday.

An infant in a car seat survived a burst of bullets that killed her American parents.

The FBI announced it was aid-ing Mexico’s federal Attorney General’s Office in probing the slayings that alarmed both the White House and Mexico’s presi-dency as the surging bloodshed along Mexico’s border struck the families of U.S. government employees.

Mexican authorities put suspi-cion on the Aztecas street gang — a group allied with the “La Linea” enforcement arm of the Juarez drug cartel. They said that was based on “informa-tion exchanged with U.S. federal agencies.”

But the reason for the attacks remained unclear.

All three victims had attend-ed a children’s party hosted by another consular employee shortly before the attacks, said the FBI spokeswoman in El Paso, Andrea Simmons.

“There is no information that the victims were specifically targeted” because of their work with the U.S. Consulate, she said, though the investigation is

continuing.Both the American couple and

the Mexican man who was killed were traveling in similar vehicles — white sport utility vehicles.

The U.S. consulate in Ciudad Juarez, shut for Monday’s Mexican national holiday, also will be closed on Tuesday as “a way for the community to mourn the loss” of the victims, said consulate spokesman Silvio Gonzalez. It was the second U.S. border consulate closed because of violence in the last month. The consular office in Reynosa, across from McAllen, Texas closed for several days in late February because of gun battles in the area.

Several U.S. citizens have been killed in Mexico’s drug war, most of them people with family ties to Mexico. It is very rare for American government employ-ees to be targeted, although attackers hurled grenades at the U.S. consulate in the northern city of Monterrey in 2008.

The atmosphere of violence in Juarez had been creeping closer to U.S. offices for some time: on Friday, the consulate put a bar just around the block from its office off limits to U.S. govern-ment personnel “due to security concerns.”

The State Department said it would compensate U.S. gov-ernment employees at Ciudad Juarez and five other U.S. con-sulates in northern Mexico who decide to send family members

out of the area because of con-cerns about rising drug violence. The cities are Tijuana, Nogales, Nuevo Laredo, Monterrey and Matamoros.

State Department spokes-man P.J. Crowley said the deci-sion was taken earlier, based on a broader pattern of vio-lence in the region. The State Department also urged U.S. citizens to delay unnecessary travel to parts of the Mexican states of Durango, Coahuila and Chihuahua.

The consulate employee and her husband, both U.S. citizens, were killed in their car near the Santa Fe International bridge linking Ciudad Juarez with El Paso, Texas.

The woman was shot in the head, while her husband suf-fered wounds in his neck and arm. Their baby girl, who appeared to be about 1 year old, was found unharmed in the back seat, said Vladimir Tuexi, a spokesman for the Chihuahua state prosecutors office.

The pair was identified as consular employee Lesley A. Enriquez, 35, and her husband, Arthur H. Redelfs, 34, by Robert Cason, Redelfs’ stepfather. Redelfs was a detention officer at the El Paso County Jail, he said.

Enriquez’s family is prominent in Ciudad Juarez; her father was once honorary consul for Belgium.

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Obama administra-tion is demanding that Israel call off a conten-tious building project in east Jerusalem and make a public gesture toward the Palestinians to help defuse one of the worst U.S.-Israeli feuds in memory, officials on both sides said Monday.

But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showed little sign of yielding, saying Jewish construction in east Jerusalem “in no way” hurts Palestinians. A Jerusalem city spokes-man suggested Jewish building there would continue.

Announcement of the plan to build 1,600 apartments for Jews in the Ramot Shlomo neighborhood came during Vice President Joe Biden’s visit last week, embarrassing him and the Obama admin-istration, angering Palestinians and endan-gering the start of indi-rect peace negotiations that are to be mediated by a U.S. envoy.

Drug gangs blamed in killings

U.S. wants Israel to cancel plan

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People stand within the U.S. consulate com-pound in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Sunday. A con-sulate employee and her husband were shot to death Saturday in their car, where their baby was found unharmed in the back seat, near the Santa Fe International bridge linking Ciudad Juarez with El Paso, Texas.

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