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Thursday, May 1-May 7, 2014 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 17 Not Just Oil, Pennzoil Brought to you by: Brought to you by: 828-245-0434 293 S. Broadway St., Forest City FAST FAST FAST FAST WAY WAY WAY WAY ©Community First Media Community First Media RUTHERFORD WEEKLY SPORTS By KEVIN CARVER All I Can Do Is Speak My Piece As I believe…people are people. Regardless of anything. It's a shame that I have to talk about this subject in 2014, but I must this week. The hottest sports topic of the week is L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling and everybody knows what he said. This is a tough topic to even discuss or think about, especially in the sports world. I do believe that the Clippers own- er is guilty and a racist. He says that the tapes were doctored by his ex-mistress, but I am not convinced. Now, Sterling has all the right to have an opin- ion, right or wrong with what he said. However, to have your team who is mainly African-Amer- ican represent your organization and then stab them in the back with the comments he made is what is so disturbing to me. He also stabbed former friend Magic Johnson in the back as well since that was the picture (Sterling's mistress in an innocent picture with Magic Johnson) which really set off Sterling's remarks in the fi rst place. Coach Doc Rivers and the Clippers players are the most affected by the whole thing, but he also offended the whole country, well the world too. The Clippers must play for the love of the game and for a coach who believes in them and for their fans at this point. Unfortunately, racism does exist. Luckily, it's nowhere near as preva- lent as it used to be in society. Times and people have changed for the most part on that subject. Sterling should be suspended and I don't even think he deserves to own the Clippers anymore. The league can't force Sterling to lose owner- ship, but the owners can take a stand, which is likely to happen. In NASCAR, Richmond provided a great race on Saturday night. An intense four car battle at the end for the win with some tempered drivers is what makes the sport exciting. It doesn't hap- pen every week in NASCAR, but the fans and drivers got what they wanted this past week. Joey Logano probably had the best short run car of anybody on Saturday night and drove by three of the best in the business with just a hand full of laps to go to get the win over a dominant Jeff Gordon. Kenseth vs. Keselowski Plain and simple, Matt Kenseth played de- fense and Brad Keselowski didn't like it during the fi nal laps. While Kenseth was blocking the other three drivers in contention at the fi nish, it was Keselowski who was blocked the most. I can't fault Kenseth for blocking as the leader, but I could understand Keselowski's frustration a little bit. Kenseth pinched him every time Ke- selowski got beside him in the fi nal laps, but Kenseth isn't going to relinquish the lead easily in that situation. Brad wouldn't either. Marcos Ambrose vs. Casey Mears After the race, Ambrose and Mears had some heated words for each other as they disagreed about each others concept of racing. Ambrose did confront Mears, but after Ambrose said his piece, he turned away and then Mears grabbed him. The Australian Ambrose reacted by pack- ing a punch to Mears left eye and the two had to be split up at that point. Mears could have said his piece and walked too, but that's not what happened. I don't see a suspension for either driver, but points, probation and fi nes are pretty much the standard here. The last two big fi ghts…both with Jeff Gordon involved didn't get a suspension. Talladega is this weekend and close racing with possible big wreck(s) loom in Alabama. Sunday will be a game of 500-mile survival and trying to go mistake free. The chances of all 43 drivers doing just that at Talladega is never good. Jeffrey D. Hall, D.M.D., P.A. 420 S. Broadway Suite 104 Forest City, NC 28043 Hours: 8:30-5:00 828-248-9100 General Dentistry Accepting New Patients ©Community First Media Community First Media Most Insurances Accepted The Small Business Center at Isothermal Community College has had the opportunity to provide several seminars to existing and potential business owners since January. The seminars have been basic seminars along with those suggested by our participants. 286 ICC Loop Road Spindale, NC • 828-395-1416 Can you believe Can you believe it is already it is already May of 2014? May of 2014? Call Faye Bishop, Director, Small Business Center today for an appointment at 828-395-1667, fbishop@isothermal.edu. or Dee Spurlin at 828-395-1416, dspurlin@isothermal.edu. ©Community First Media Community First Media We have Learned the value of good customer service Studied the idea of a home based business Worked on developing a business plan Developed a marketing plan Managed our time Explored Social Media Delved into fi nancials and taxes Entered into the world of eBay Looking ahead, we have "Business Structure" scheduled for May 8th. We are working to confi rm dates for "Collecting Debts" and "Liability Insurance". We are asking you to let us know how we can help you. We are scheduling seminars for the fall and welcome your suggestions. The Rutherford Rage 14U softball team were the Runner's Up of the Axe Diamond Wars in Morganton, NC on April 12, 2014. Front row (left-right): Jodie Dalton, Jordan Maner, Talayla Forney, Biddy Sayre, Sam Craft. Back row (left-right): coach Trevis Craft, Sam Steed, Savannah Burgess, Breonna Twitty, Lauren Munn, Brooklyn Henderson, coach Angie Steed. RUTHERFORD RAGE RUNNER'S UP RUTHERFORD RAGE RUNNER'S UP Article provided by: Pam Craft EMPLOYMENT WANTED: Experienced sales- man, knowledgeable with musi- cal instruments, equipment and jewelry. Must be self motivated and willing to learn. Background check required. 704-487-1887. PART TIME CLEANER NEED- ED. Evening work. Bank Clean- ing. 828-891-8800. Apply @ cleanstreakinc.net NOW HIRING Child Care Teach- er. Must have credentials & 12 se- mester hours in ECE. Call 12:30- 2pm. 704-482-6869, ask for Director. Serious inquiries only. SALON LOOKING FOR FUN, Energetic Hairstylist. Please call Nikki, 704-466-8505. HELP WANTED: Greene Beaver Electric, Inc is looking for an elec- trician with 5+ years experience. Contact Krista Beaver 704-884- 1337. LOCAL BUSINESS NEEDS RE- CEPTIONIST with good phone voice, people and computer skills, to keep records and information. Pay depends on experience. Call between 10am-3pm. M-F, 704- 300-7603 or leave msg. anytime. EMPLOYMENT PART TIME: Assistant Manager for apartment complex in Forest City. Must have office skills, be comfortable using Outlook. 828- 245-5974. EMPLOYMENT WANTED WILL SIT IN HOME AS CARE- GIVER. I have 20 years in the caregiving field. Cleveland Coun- ty area preferred. Contact Linda Canipe. 980-241-1064. I WILL SIT W/ELDERLY part time. 20+ years experience, will do light housework & cooking. References available. 828-245- 1740. FOR SALE FREE HEAT AND HOT WATER. Eliminate monthly heating bills with an OUTDOOR WOOD FUR- NACE from Central Boiler. Mill spring Outdoor Furnaces 828- 245-0174. JVC REAR PROJECTION 52", great sound and picture, $400 obo. 704-297-0679, leave mes- sage before 5:30pm. FOR SALE BLUEBERRY BUSHES, 1 gal- lon & 3 gallon. Good size plants. 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