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SUNDAY, January 24, 2010

Volume XCVI, No. 20

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City seeking $325K in funds

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By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

Henderson city officials are seeking more than $325,000 in federal and state funding for energy conservation in buildings, for stronger law enforcement and for improved outdoor recreational grounds east of the city. The largest amount being sought is $200,000 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to reduce utility costs at the municipal operations and service center at 900 S. Beckford Drive. The city wants to replace the lighting and nine heating, ventilation and air conditioning units that are more than 20 years old. The city also wants to both Daily Dispatch/Al Wheless

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Index Our Hometown . . . . . 2A Business . . . . . . . . . . 5A Opinion . . . . . . . . . . 10A Sports. . . . . . . . . . 1-6B Celebrate. . . . . . . . 2-4C Books & Leisure . . . . 5C Light side. . . . . . . . 6-7C A to Z Kids. . . . . . . . . 8C Classifieds. . . . . . . 2-5D

Weather Today Showers High: 60 Low: 51

Monday Some rain High: 60 Low: 35

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Deaths Henderson Sarah T. Pugh, 78 Vinso Small, 68 Oxford Kimberly B. Miller, 43 Kirk D. Wright Jr. Durham William Smith, 54 Stem Mary S. Bowling, 84 Warrenton Marie S. Buell, 77

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Crime Analyst Kevin Buster looks at a Henderson Police Department map showing the prolific rash of daylight residential break-ins that occurred all over the city between June 1 and Aug. 31 in 2009.

Analyzing crime a perfect fit for Buster By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer

As far as occupations go, Kevin Buster thinks he might have found his niche. The 38-year-old crime analyst and records section supervisor for the Henderson Police Department has the job of taking the chaos out of incoming facts. The most reliable of those — according to the South Boston, Va., native who was part of a police task force against organized crime in Europe a few years back — are supplied by the Henderson officers who fill out incident reports. Some are provided by anonymous tipsters who call Crime Stoppers in hopes of getting cash rewards. Buster has the responsibility of organizing the bits and pieces into tell-tale patterns and other clear information pictures that Uniform Patrol officers, detectives, members of the proactive Power Shift and others can use to devise their own plans, tactics and strategies to prevent and halt crimes. “Who am I to tell them how to tackle

“You never want to see a crime and say ‘So-and-so did it.’ You never want to make assumptions. You want to utilize (and analyze) the evidence and data available.”

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their problem?,” Buster asked Friday during an interview. “They may have sources of information I’m not privy to.” One of the first things Buster got involved in when he joined the police force in August of 2008 was a series of front-window break-ins and subsequent merchandise-larcenies at most of the rent-to-buy businesses across the city.

The first two had occurred that February. By the time the last one took place in the fall of the same year, there had been more than half a dozen. Apparently all of the crimes had been committed by the same theft ring, according to Buster. He was able to put together data that allowed police to converge on a break-in in progress at the former Kelly Rentals store on Prosperity Drive. The crooks managed to escape, Buster said, but they sped away in a vehicle that normally would have been loaded with flat-screen television sets and other electronic equipment. There were no other similar incidents after that, Buster said. “By the end of the year, it was over.” Besides bringing all of its divisions to bear on the smash-and-grab crimes, he explained, the Henderson Police Department shared information with the Oxford Police Department which had been working on at least one similar case. Since then, in a different group of Please see BUSTER, page 3A

Henderson plant target of Clean Air Act settlement By DISPATCH STAFF

WASHINGTON — The United States recently filed a Clean Air Act settlement to reduce air emissions from container glass plants throughout the country, including a plant in Henderson, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance said in a press release. The settlement covers 15 U.S. plants owned by Saint-Gobain Containers, Inc., the nation’s second largest container glass manufac-

turer. Saint-Gobain Containers, Inc. of Muncie, Ind., has agreed to install pollution control equipment at an estimated cost of $112 million to reduce emissions of NOx, SO2, and PM by approximately 6,000 tons each year. The settlement covers 15 plants in 13 states, including a facility at 620 Facet Road in Henderson. This is the federal government’s first nationwide Clean Air Act settlement with a glass manufacturer that covers all of a company’s plants. The states of Illinois, Indi-

ana, Louisiana, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin, as well as the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District, joined in the settlement. In addition, as part of the settlement, Saint-Gobain has agreed to pay a $2.25 million civil penalty to resolve its alleged violations of the Clean Air Act’s new source review regulations. In the complaint filed concur-

rently with Thursday’s settlement, the federal government and the 10 state and two local governments alleged that the company constructed new glass furnaces or modified existing ones over the course of two decades without first obtaining pre-construction permits and installing required pollution control equipment. The alleged violations were discovered after an EPA investigation that included inspections, file reviews, information requests, and the review and analysis of data obtained from the company.

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The Jubilee Serteen Club recently held its monthly meeting at Red Bud Baptist Church. The project for the month was the collection of warm items including blankets, gloves, socks and hats which were donated to Heart’s Haven and the men’s homeless shelter. Youth between the ages of 11-18 are cordially invited to attend the Feb. 13 meeting at noon at the church, located on Old Oxford Road. Club members pictured with donated items are Eldon Daye, Cameron Harris, Corissa Harris, Nolan LeMay and Roy Harris Jr.

Alpha Phi Alpha — The brothers of the Rho Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. of Henderson will meet at 2 p.m. at The Silo Restaurant on Graham Avenue in Henderson. The chapter is celebrating its 11th year and invites anyone interested in becoming a member to attend this dutch luncheon celebration. All current members are also encouraged to attend.

Monday Mental health meeting — The regularly scheduled meeting of the Five County Mental Health Authority will be held at 7 p.m. at the authority’s administrative building, 134 S. Garnett St., Henderson. The public is invited to attend. Granville chamber banquet — The Granville County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 68th Annual Meeting and Banquet at 6:30 p.m. in the Civic Center on Vance-Granville Community College’s main campus. Former Marine Lt. Patrick Cleburne “Clebe” McClary will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $28.50 each. Corporate tables, with reserved seating, may also be purchased. Reservations may be made with either of the chamber’s offices: 124 Hillsboro St., Oxford, (919) 693-6125, granvillechamber@embarqmail.com; or the South Office, 1598 N.C. Hwy. 56 between Butner and Creedmoor, (919) 528-4994, theresa@granville-chamber.com. Community watch — The Ruin Creek Road Community Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at West Hills Presbyterian Church. A guest speaker is scheduled and a brief business meeting will follow. Members of the community are encouraged to attend. Tax information meeting — Sisters Encouraging Sisters and the Oxford Housing Authority will sponsor a free money matters/ tax information seminar at 5 p.m. at the Oxford Housing Authority Educational Center, 101 Hillside Dr., Oxford. Tax preparation information and tips for financial success will be shared during the meeting. Timothy Daye, owner of Daye’s Financial Enterprise in Kittrell, will be the guest speaker. The public is invited to attend.

Tuesday Spay/neuter clinic — Citizens for Animal Protection is sponsoring a cat an dog spay/neuter clinic in Warrenton. Animals residing in a home in Warren County or at a Littleton address are eligible. Cost is $40 for cats and $60 to $85 for dogs (limit two pets per family). For more information or for an appointment, call SNAP-NC at (919) 783-7627. NAACP meeting — The monthly meeting of the NAACP will be held at 7 p.m. at the Gateway Center, 314 S. Garnett St., Henderson. Representatives from the Census Bureau and the Franklin, Granville, Vance and Warren weatherization organizations will speak about their programs.

Wednesday Stroke support group — The Maria Parham Medical Center Stroke Support Group will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Center for Rehab Conference Room of the Brodie Waddill Building at Maria Parham Medical Center. The group follows the National Stroke Association Discovery Circles program, a nationally recognized stroke support group format. Stroke survivors, families, friends and caregivers are invited to attend. Please contact Liz Karan at 436-1604 with any questions.

Thursday Forum on census — The Nu Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc. will sponsor a forum entitled “Be Counted: The Importance of American Participation in the 2010 Census” at the Granville County Commissioners’ meeting room, 141 Williamsboro St., Oxford at 6:30 p.m. The panel will include N.C. Rep. James Crawford, member of the Granville County Complete Count Committee and a representative from the Census Bureau. Flag presentation — The Soul City Volunteer Fire Department, 103 Crescent Dr., will be presented with U.S. and North Carolina flags by N.C. Sen. Doug Berger and Rep. Michael W. Wray at 4 p.m. Citizens, civic leaders and public officials in Franklin, Granville, Vance and Warren counties are invited to attend. Chess Club — The Henderson/Vance Chess Club, affiliated with the U. S. Chess Federation, meets at the First United Methodist Church from 6 to 9:30 p.m. All are welcome, adults and youths, novice or experienced. For more information, call Rudy Abate at 438-4459 (days) or 738-0375 (evenings). Pancake supper — A pancake supper will be held in Crossroads Christian School’s Cafetorium from 3-7 p.m. Tickets are $6 in advance, $7 at the door. Each plate includes sausage and drink. Eat in or take out. Call (252) 431-1333 for tickets. The school is located at 583 Old County Home Road.

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Campground hosts needed at Kerr Lake Kerr Lake State Recreation Area campgrounds have host positions available for the 2010 season. An application and a description

of the positions are available at the main office located at 6254 Satterwhite Point Road, Henderson. For more information, call (252) 438-7791.

VGCC hosts a smart spending workshop Vance-Granville Community College will offer a workshop that aims to help area shoppers save money every time they buy groceries. The “Smart Spending: Cut Your Grocery Bills” workshop is scheduled for Feb. 11 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on the college’s main campus in Vance County. The workshop will be led by Faye Prosser, WRAL-TV’s “Smart Shopper” and author of The Smart Spending Guide. Prosser will help participants discover how to buy free food, bath and body products every week; how to effectively use coupons for items they already buy; how to use weekly sales ads in conjunction with coupons; how to understand store coupon and sale policies for area stores; how to use drug store rebates for fabulous deals; how to develop an easyto-follow weekly family meal plan; and how to master many other techniques that will help save significant amounts of money. “This workshop will change the way you shop and teach you to save more than

you ever thought possible,” Prosser said. “Imagine what you could do with all that extra money!” Prosser’s Smart Spending System (www.smartspendingresources.com) has been featured on numerous television stations, web sites, in newspapers and in Good Housekeeping magazine. The Smart Spending Guide, workshop DVD and organizer inserts will be available at the class at a discount. The cost of the course is $15. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, call Donna Dodson at (252) 738-3316.

Kerr Lake Fire Department hands out annual awards Kerr Lake Volunteer Fire Department held it’s annual meeting at the fire station at 5021 Satterwhite Point Road on Jan. 19. The annual Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Kristy Murphy (above). The First Responder of the Year Award was presented to Michael (Keith) Pegram and the Firefighter of the Year Award was presented to Robert Minish. Elections for several members of the Board of Directors was also held and a “State of the Department” update was given by Chief Mark Minish, Secretary/Treasurer Kristy Minish and President Robert Minish.

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install lower ceiling tile and lower the sprinkler system in the administrative part of the building. The building has been the home of the operations and service center since 2001 and previously was the Lowe’s Home Improvement store. The request for the stimulus funding will be made through the state’s Energy Office. A request through the N.C. Main Street Energy Grant program seeks funding to help pay for a new roof with insulation at City Hall and to help pay for replacing 49 light fixtures at Fire Station No. 2. The estimated cost of the work at City Hall is $62,000 and the estimated cost of the work at Fire Station No. 2 is $10,000. The grant, if awarded, would require a 50 percent match. City Hall in 2008 was moved from 180 S. Beckford Drive to its current location at the former H. Leslie Perry Library building at 134 Rose Ave. A funding request seeks $75,000 from the N.C. Recreational Trails Program for the Fox Pond Park-Aycock Nature Trail Improvements Program. The grant, if awarded, would require a $25,000 local match, to be shared equally by the city and Vance County.

Fox Pond Park is off Vicksboro Road and near N.C. 39/Andrews Avenue and the Aycock complex is off Carey Chapel Road. The project, in addition to improving the trails at the park, would include constructing a connector trail from the Aycock complex to tie in with trails at Fox Pond Park. Approximately 6,700 feet of trail would be renovated or constructed, along with replacing existing bridges or constructing new ones, installing fishing platforms and clearing out brush and undergrowth. Additionally, the plans include converting the amphitheater into an observation platform, improving the day use campground and installing controls to keep out all-terrain vehicles. There is also a funding request for $59,937 from the Governor’s Crime Commission for the Community Revitalization Initiative, with a local match of $19,979. The revitalization initiative includes Police Chief Keith Sidwell, Fire Chief Danny Wilkerson, Code Compliance Director Corey Williams and the city’s water service, along with Progress Energy and several internal and external customers. The grant would provide funding to allow police of-

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circumstances, the information Buster sorted through and arranged according to numerous criterion showed more than one set of criminals to be involved in numerous break-ins along one street in Henderson. Buster looks for dissimilarities as well as details that fit together in his search for identifying signatures among such things as methods of operation, crime scene behavior and what is stolen. “You never want to see a crime and say ‘So-andso did it,’” Buster said. “You never want to make assumptions. You want to utilize (and analyze) the evidence and data available.” To keep from disseminating bad information to police officers, “You check it and check it and check it again to make sure you’re putting out good, clean, accurate data.” Buster has a bachelor’s degree in organizational

management from Saint Augustine’s College and an associate degree in criminal justice from VGCC. After serving in the Marine Corps in Operation Desert Sheld/Storm, Buster was hired by Henderson Police in 1994 from the 54th Basic Law Enforcement Academy at Vance-Granville Community College. For the next 10 years, his duties included fieldtraining officer, selective enforcement officer, narcotics agent and detective. In 2003, he was awarded his advanced law enforcement certificate from the North Carolina Department of Justice’s Criminal Justice Education, Training and Standards Commission. The next year, Buster resigned from the police department at the rank of sergeant, and began serving with the United Nations Police Mission in Kosovo.

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ficers to work overtime and for reserve officers to work to address the problem of the breaking and entering of residences and vehicles, larcenies of businesses and citizens and robberies.

The grant, if awarded, would not take effect until Fiscal Year 2010-2011. The City Council is expected to discuss the funding at Monday’s 6 p.m. meeting.

While there, he worked as an investigator and team leader for the Kosovo Organized Crime Bureau. Buster led investigations against border-crossing drug smugglers. After the assignment, he served with the U.S. State Department’s Division of International Narcotics Law Enforcement. His jobs included police trainer and operations analyst in Afghanistan. Working mainly in Kan-

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strategic plan, which is the blueprint for municipal government operations. Next on the work session agenda is the speed bump, which is expected to cost approximately $1,500 and would be placed midway between Oakridge Avenue and Valley View Drive. The speed limit on Lynne is 25 mph and residents concerned about speeders have presented a petition calling for action. Consideration about putting down the speed bump will be followed by consideration of the proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Planning Director Erris Dunston on Jan. 4 presented the Planning Board with a draft of the document. The document, if recommended by the Planning Board and approved by the council, would replace a land use plan dating back to 1974. The discussion about privatizing the sanitation service is last on the work session agenda.

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Mary S. Bowling

STEM — Mary Suggs Bowling, 84, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at her home. A native of Horry County, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Worth Suggs and Lucille Suggs. She was a member of Oxford Baptist Church, where she played the piano for several classes and was a member of the church choir, the handbell choir, WMU, as well as being very active in the Church Family Center on Wednesday night. She was former choir director at Providence Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Oxford Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Steven Bolton and the Rev. Dr. Phil Smith. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Surviving are two daughters, Linda Bowling Adcock of Durham and Donna Bowling Preddy of Oxford; two sons, James Bowling of Bahama and Tim Bowling of Stem; a sister, Ann Sims of Loris, S.C.; a brother, Harold Suggs of Loris, S.C.; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Bowling Sr.; son, William H. Bowling Jr.; an infant son; a brother, Huger Suggs; and a sister, Emma Lee Bruton. The family will receive friends today from 7-8:30 p.m. at Gentry-Newell and Vaughan Funeral Home and at other times they will be at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oxford Baptist Church or to the music ministry of Oxford Baptist Church, 147 Main St., Oxford, N.C. 27565. Arrangements are by Gentry-Newell and Vaughan Funeral Home of Oxford.

Marie Josephine S. Buell

WARRENTON — Marie Josephine Soltesz Buell, 77, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at Maria Parham Hospital. She was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, to the late Stephen Soltesz and Suzanne Toth Soltesz. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednes-

day at Blaylock Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Buell King of Warrenton and Linda M. Tilley of Garner; a son, Vernon Buell of Garner; a sister, Helen; a brother, Gaza; six grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to Citizens for Animal Protection of Warren County Spay/Neuter, P.O. Box 334, Macon, N.C. 27551. Arrangements are by Blaylock Funeral Home of Warrenton.

Kimberly B. Miller

OXFORD — Kimberly Bullock Miller, 43, of 401 Wendy Lane, Kinston, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at her home. A native of Granville County, she was a member of Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church and was a nurse’s aide. Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Eakes Funeral Chapel in Oxford by the Rev. Steve Dixon. Surviving are her husband, Randy Miller of the home; and parents, James and Patricia Bullock of Oxford. Potted plants or flowers are acceptable or memorials may be made to the Masonic Home for Children, 600 College St., Oxford, N.C. 27565. The visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, prior to the memorial service, at the Eakes Funeral Home in Oxford. Arrangements are by Eakes Funeral Home of Oxford.

Sarah T. Pugh

HENDERSON — Sarah Lucille Tiggs Pugh, 78, of 706 Marshall St., died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in the University of North Carolina Hospital in Chapel Hill. She was born in Augusta, Ga., and was the daughter of the late James Sr. and Lucille Butler Tiggs. She attended the public schools of Savannah, Ga., and furthered her education at Beaumont School of Nursing in Savannah, Ga. She worked for the old Jubilee Sanatorium and Jubilee Hospital for many years and worked as a chore worker super-

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visor for Social Services from 1969 to 1999. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Baptist Church by the Rev. Joseph Ratliff. Burial will follow in Phipps Chapel Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda P. Gant of Henderson and Allison Boney of Castle Hayne; three grandchildren; two sisters, Emma Load Holt and Marquerite Birth, both of Savannah, Ga.; and a brother, James Tiggs Jr. of Savannah, Ga. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 7-8 p.m. and at other times at the residence. The body will be on view Monday starting at 11 a.m. and at the church one hour before the service. Funeral arrangements are by Davis-Royster Funeral Service.

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OXFORD — Kirk Douglas Wright Jr., of 611 Orange St., has died. He was the son of the late John Douglas Wright and Mable Davis Wright. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church by the Revs. Lacy Joyner and Harold Timberlake. Burial will be in the Morton Family Cemetery. He is survived by three daughters, Davina Bowden and Latoya Chavis, both of Creedmoor, and Brittany Taylor-Wright of WinstonSalem; two sons, Kirk Wright Jr. of Creedmoor and Marketh Douglas of South Carolina; a sister, Sharon Parker of Oxford; and three brothers, Michael Wright of Oxford, Jon Derrick Wright of Mt. Croghan, S.C., and Darryl Felder of Chesterfield, Va. The family will receive visitors at the residence of Davina Bowden, 808 Elbert St., Creedmoor. Arrangements are by Wright Funeral Home.

HENDERSON — Vinso “Buck” Small, 68, of 2501 Spring Valley Road, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at Duke Hospice Inpatient Facility. He was born in Vance County and was the son of the late Richard Dixie and Geneva Terry Small. At an early age, he joined Mt. Zion Christian Church in the Williamsboro community. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Davis-Royster Funeral Service by the Rev. Sidney Dunston. Burial will follow in Island Hill Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann Hamilton Small of the home; a daughter, Vivian Small of Henderson; a son, Vinso Small Jr. of Henderson; a grandchild; five sisters, Jeanette Hargrove and Louise Floyd, both of Henderson, Ida Marie Jones of Buffalo Junction, Va., Corine Greene of Clarksville, Va., and Patricia Jones of Greensboro; and a brother, James Small of Henderson. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral arrangements are by Davis-Royster Funeral Service.

DURHAM — William “Jeff” Smith, 54, of 545 Liberty St., died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at Duke Medical Center. He was the son of William T. Smith and the late Maude Rogers Smith. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rock Spring United Church of Christ. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Christopher Smith, Tyler Smith and Marcellus Smith, all of Durham; a sister, Tracey Smith of Creedmoor; and a brother, Shawn Smith of Creedmoor. The family will receive visitors at the residence of William T. Smith, 2686 Rock Spring Church Road in Creedmoor. Arrangements are by Wright Funeral Home.

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House passes Etheridge bill for cancer detection WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, D-NC, announced that the House of Representatives unanimously passed his legislation to support the designation of an Early Detection Month for all forms of cancer. “Cancer is highly treatable, but only if it is found early,” Etheridge said. “I am thankful that my melanoma was caught and treated. By passing legislation to designate public awareness of cancer screenings and early detection we can make sure that all Americans have the chance I had to get treatment and survive. Early detection saves lives and focuses health care on prevention of diseases rather than simply treating them after they have occurred.” In June 2009, Etheridge introduced a resolution to support the creation of an Early Detection Month, which is expected to begin in May. The designation will enhance public awareness of screening for breast cancer and all forms of cancer by encouraging activities to educate the

public about early detection and cancer screening. Early detection of cancer, Etheridge before it requires expensive medical treatment, saves tens of thousands of lives annually, and also greatly reduces the financial strain on government and private health care services. Last year, there were 42,270 new cases of cancer in North Carolina. Each year, almost 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer and more than one third of these cases result in death. In fact, cancer is responsible for one in every four deaths in the country. Etheridge is joined by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida as an original co-sponsor of the bill. Schultz is a breast cancer survivor and has been a national leader in encouraging women to undertake self-exams on a regular basis.

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Hendersonville. The family says Buch joined CBS as a receptionist in 1941 and was soon asked to be in front of the camera. By 1945, CBS promoted her to be TV’s first female director. Buch directed the first color TV program in 1951 for CBS. She and her late husband, Bill Buch, moved to Hendersonville in 1985.

HENDERSONVILLE (AP) — Frances Buss Buch, a pioneer of network TV and the first female TV director, has died. She was 92. Her great-nephew, Mark Spencer, confirmed Saturday that Buch died Tuesday at Four Season’s Compassion for Life Elizabeth House in

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Public can voice opinions on truck stops By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

Residents will have a chance to speak for or against a proposed text amendment to the zoning ordinance allowing truck stops in industrial districts. The item is on the agenda of the 6 p.m. Monday City Council meeting. The Planning Board, at a Dec. 7 meeting, was told by Planning Director Erris Dunston that â&#x20AC;&#x153;we have a

person thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interested in a truck stop.â&#x20AC;? Dunston said she did not know whether the individual had a place in mind. No one spoke for or against the proposal on Dec. 7. The Planning Board, with one member absent, quickly approved a recommendation to the council. Most of the industrial non-park (I-2) districts are located: â&#x20AC;˘ Southwest, south

and southeast of Welcome Avenue. â&#x20AC;˘ Along Bypass U.S. 1 from north of the Vanco Mill Road interchange to the N.C. 39/Andrews Avenue interchange. â&#x20AC;˘ Along parts of the north and south sides of Ross Mill Road adjacent to Interstate 85. â&#x20AC;˘ Along part of the north side of Warrenton Road northeast of the intersection of Garnett Street. There are I-1 districts

for manufacturing, storage and wholesale purposes. Most of those districts are along Bypass U.S. 1 from the Newton Dairy Road overpass to near the Warrenton Road interchange and along I-85 northeast of the Spring Valley Road overpass toward the Satterwhite Point interchange. The nearest truck stops are just off I-85 at the Flemingtown Road and Bracey, Va., interchanges.

Maria Parham earns 3-year CARF accreditation Maria Parham Medical Center was recently informed by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) that it has been re-accredited for a period of three years for its Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Medical Rehabilitation Program at the Center for Rehabilitation.Â Â This accreditation outcome, which represents the highest level of accreditation, is awarded to organizations that show substantial fulfillment of the standards established by CARF.Â An organization receiving a Three-Year Accreditation outcome has put itself through a rigorous review process and has demonstrated that its programs and services are of the highest quality, measurable and accountable.Â The latest action marks the forth consecutive Three-Year Accreditation outcome awarded Maria Parham Medical Center by CARF.Â The Center for Rehabilitation has been providing inpatient medical rehabilitation services since 1993.

Maria Parhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for Rehabilitation recently received another three-year accreditation from CARF.Â Shown above (l-r) is Bob Singletary, president and CEO of MPMC; Pam Benters, RN, clinical nurse manager of the center; and Dr. Carl Smith, medical director of the center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The CARF process helps assure the community that our program meets all national quality standards for inpatient rehabilitation services,â&#x20AC;? said Bob Singletary, president and CEO of Maria Parham Medical. Â Pam Benters, RN, Clinical Nurse Manager for the Center for Rehabilitation, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to thank everyone who made the accreditation process so successful.Â It was truly a

team effort with employees throughout the facility contributing.â&#x20AC;? Â CARF is an independent, not-for-profit accrediting body promoting quality, value and optimal outcomes of service through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served.Â Since 1966, CARF has established consumerfocused standards to help organizations measure

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Warren County Free Clinic continues to serve uninsured By DAVID IRVINE Daily Dispatch Writer

WARRENTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Now in its fourth year of operation, the Warren County Free Clinic continues to expand its services to uninsured residents of Warren and Vance counties. Sponsored by Maria Parham Medical Center, the Warren County Board of Commissioners and community churches, the free clinic offers primary health care, free medications and laboratory and radiology services five days a week. Physician appointment hours are 2:30-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. General office hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Partners of the Free Clinic include MPMC, Four County Health Network and the Care/Share Alliance. The physicians, nurses, pharmacists and office personnel volunteer their services to staff the clinic. During 2009, volunteers gave approximately 5,000 hours of their time.

Residents of Warren or Vance counties between the ages of 18 and 65 and who fall within 250 percent of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for services. Documentation needed from anyone applying for services includes proof of age, residency and income plus photo identification. The clinic is supported by donations, sponsorships, advertisers and grants. Grants have been received from The Duke Endowment, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, N.C. Association of Free Clinics and the N.C. Office of Rural Health and Community Care. The clinic was founded in 2006 by Mary Somerville and Daria Holcomb. Somerville, a lifelong resident of Warren County, now serves as director. Holcomb, a retired registered nurse and former member of the Warren County Board of Health, serves as secretary of the free clinicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board of directors. Anna Johnson is finance director. During 2009, the clinic served 1,560 patients in

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A testimonial to the services provided by the Free Clinic came in May 2009 in the form of a letter to the editor of The Daily Dispatch. An unemployed woman without health insurance wrote that she overcame her embarrassment about seeking help and went to the clinic where she was greeted by a receptionist who was â&#x20AC;&#x153;so kind and helpful and understanding.â&#x20AC;? The letter writer went on to describe receiving a mammogram, biopsy and surgery to remove pre-cancerous cells. The staff then assisted her in applying for a grant and enrolling in a program to cover additional medical procedures.

News Briefs Acreage reports needed for SURE Because of the delay in announcing the provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, producers enrolling in the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE) may not be aware that all 2008 crops were required to be reported, in all counties, in which they have an interest to meet the requirements of the program. This includes crops planted on cropland and/or non-cropland, including native pasture or improved grass that will be hayed. Physical evidence of the crop in the field is not required for Farm Service Agency (FSA) to accept late-filed 2008 acreage reports. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, evidence of existence or disposition, must be provided,â&#x20AC;? said Vance County Executive Director Denise Hight. The following requirements for 2008 SURE include: â&#x20AC;˘ producers must report all crops, in all counties, in which they have an interest â&#x20AC;˘ late-filed fees shall be waived for late-filed 2008 acreage reports and physical evidence in the field is not required â&#x20AC;˘ if the actual use of a crop is different from the

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Autopsy shows alcoholism was cause of jail death By DISPATCH STAFF

According to published reports, the state Chief Medical Examiner ruled that “acute and chronic alcoholism” likely contributed to the death of a man in custody at the Vance County Jail in November. The autopsy results were released Friday. Alfonso Perry, 36, was brought to the jail after he was found lying on the side of a road, appar-

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ently intoxicated on Nov. 27, 2009, according to the autopsy report. While putting on a jumpsuit, Perry collapsed, the report says. Officers called EMS and said he was having trouble breathing. The medical examiner wrote that a definite cause for Perry’s death could not be established. He had heart disease, but not enough to be fatal, the autopsy report says.

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In this May 8, 2009 file photo, former Bolingbrook, Ill. police Sgt. Drew Peterson arrives at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet, Ill., for his arraignment on charges of first-degree murder in the 2004 death of his former wife Kathleen Savio.

Experts: Police botched first Peterson case JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — From nearly the moment the lead investigator stepped into the suburban Chicago area home where former policeman Drew Peterson’s third wife was found dead in a dry bathtub, he treated her death as a tragic accident. Illinois State Police Sgt. Patrick Collins collected no forensics evidence from the scene — not fingerprints, unfinished drinks or clothes. Most disturbingly, say experts, Collins let Peterson sit in on what may have been a vital interview. Six years later, as prosecutors and defense attorneys prepare for Peterson’s trial on charges of murdering Kathleen Savio, one thing has become clear: Police blew the initial investigation, undermining prosecutors’ ability to prove their case. “The incompetency that comes out is somewhat unbelievable,” said Richard Brzeczek, a former Chicago police superintendent who now works in private criminal defense. “It seems that, pretty fundamentally, what should have been done was not done.” Among the litany of mistakes: Collins said he never asked anyone whether Savio’s body had been touched or moved, he never tried to account for her body being bent forward, and he never interviewed her relatives. And when he left the house, he didn’t seal it, meaning someone could walk in and take, move or even clean something. “They could have had the evidence with a proper investigation,” Brzeczek said. “A prosecution’s extremely more difficult now.” The now-retired Collins testified Thursday and Friday at a pretrial hearing meant to determine what, if any, “hearsay” evidence prosecutors

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can use during Peterson’s murder trial. Both prosecutors and defense attorneys hit Collins with tough questions, with prosecutors trying to show he could have gathered evidence pointing to Peterson’s involvement in Savio’s death. The defense, which has long claimed Savio’s death was an accident, argued that even if someone had killed her, the investigation was so shoddy it would be impossible to determine who that was. Peterson has pleaded not guilty in Savio’s 2004 death. Officials exhumed her body and ruled her death a homicide only after Peterson’s fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, disappeared in 2007. He hasn’t been charged in her disappearance, but authorities say he’s the only suspect.

• Robert Atkins, 66, of 224 Lanier St., was booked Jan. 15. Misdemeanor assault. No bond was set. • Juanita Anderson, 52, of 204 New College St., was booked Jan. 16. Misdemeanor filing a false police report. Bond was set at $300. • Christopher Averette, 28, of 112 Planters Place, on Jan. 16 was served three contempt of court violations. Bond was pre-set at $1,200. • Ernest Keith, 54, of 1550 N.C. 56, Creedmoor, was booked Jan. 17. Misdemeanor breaking and entering. Misdemeanor trespassing. Bond was set at $1,000. • Kristie Coleman, 16, of 501 Daniel Boone Trail, Henderson, was booked Jan. 17. Misdemeanor shoplifting and concealment of merchandise. Bond was set at $1,500. • Rebecca Ayscue, 17, of 348 Aycock Road, Henderson, was booked Jan. 17. Misdemeanor shoplifting and concealment of merchandise. Bond was set at $1,500. • David Allen, 39, of 208 King St., was booked Jan. 18. Misdemeanor second-

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degree trespassing. Bond was set at $500. • Curtis Wilkerson, 45, of 11210 Monday Way, Midlothian, Va., was booked Jan. 18. Misdemeanor driving while impaired. Bond was set at $500. • Ebony Satterwhite, 26, of 221 Lanier St., on Jan. 19 was served a failure to appear warrant. Bond was pre-set at $1,000. • Baron Hunter, 38, of 2531 Glenbrook Drive, Durham, was booked Jan. 19. Misdemeanor domestic violence protective order violation. No bond was set. • James Riggan, 57, of 101 Eastway Drive, was booked Jan. 19. Misdemeanor intoxicated and disruptive conduct. Bond was set at $300. • Larry Morgan, 43, of P.O. Box 741, Franklinton, was booked Jan. 20. Two counts of misdemeanor assault. Bond was set at $1,000. • Tyrone Royster, 25, of 419 Bullock St., on Jan. 20 was served two counts of contempt of court violations. Bond was pre-set at $2,000. • Marcus Foye, 30, of 111 Frost St., was booked Jan. 21. Misdemeanor assault. Misdemeanor damage to personal property. Bond was set $500.

Arrests • Alan Grey Adcock Jr., 32, of 539 Vincent Hoyle Road, Henderson, was booked Jan. 14. Two counts of failure to appear. Bond was set at $800. • Pamela Louise Stimpson, 42, of 500 Cobb St., Durham, was booked Jan. 14. Three counts of failure to appear. Bond was set at $6,309. • Clifton Wilkerson, 28, of 2548 Little Mountain Creek Road, Oxford, was booked Jan. 14. Failure to appear. Bond was set at $500. • Bobby Daniel Glasgow Jr., 40, of 3186-E Thollie Green Road, Stem, was booked Jan. 19. Felony breaking and entering. Misdemeanor injury to property. Misdemeanor larceny after breaking and entering. Bond was set at $30,000. • Charles P. Belville, 39, of 502 Coggeshall St., Oxford, was booked Jan. 19. Felony possession of cocaine. Misdemeanor

possession of marijuana. Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $3,000. • Marthias Darell Spencer, 29, of 227 Lanier St., Oxford, was booked Jan. 19. Failure to appear. Bond was set at $300. • Joshua Champion, 19, of 3767 Belltown Road, Stem, was booked Jan. 20. Driving while license revoked. Bond was set at $500. • Thelma Henderson, 42, of 3588 Knotts Grove Road, Oxford, was booked Jan. 20. Contempt of court, perjury and court violations. Bond was set $1,200. • Daniel Lee Johnson, 28, of 3009 U.S. 15 S., Creedmoor, was booked Jan. 20. Parole and probation violations. Bond was set at $30,000. • Heath Wayne Watson, 40, of 6617 Thornton Grissom Road, Oxford, was booked Jan. 20. Misdemeanor assault on a female. Misdemeanor trespassing. Bond was set at $2,000.

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$500. Court date Feb. 22. • Priscilla Fernandes, 26, of 615 Cherry St., Charlotte, was served Jan. 21 with a citation. Misdemeanor shoplifting/concealment of goods. Court date April 15.

• Justin Williams, 20, of 1114 Washington St. was arrested Jan. 7. Felony possession with intent vance county sheriff’s office to manufacture, sell and • Sylvester Allen, 28, of distribute heroin. Felony Arrests manufacture of heroin. 428 Cedar St. was served Larceny Misdemeanor assault on Jan. 21 with an order for • Michael Wayne Bowes a government official. arrest. Misdemeanor nonSr., 31, of 42 N.C. 39 Loop • Crystal Martin, 21, Secured bond was set at support. Bond was set at Road Lot 13 was served of 527 Highland Ave. $30,000. Court date Feb. $130. Court date Jan. 27. Jan. 21 with an order reported Jan. 20 the theft 15. • Robert Ayscue, 37, of for arrest. Misdemeanor from the residence of the • Elvis Morgan III, 16, 3088 Faulknertown Road speeding. Misdemeanor no following items and their was served Jan. 21 with an of 1009 Harriett St. was operator’s license. Secured values: DVD player, $80; arrested Jan. 20. Misdeorder for arrest. Misdebond was set at $500. Panasonic DVD player, meanor disorderly conduct. meanor child support. Court date Feb. 11. $40; digital camera, $200; Misdemeanor resist, obCash bond was set at $750. • Ricky Tarry, 47, of Playstation 2 video game, struct and delay. Secured No court date listed. 785 Wilson Brothers Road $200; and 20 games and bond was set at $1,000. • George Lee Bailey, 24, was served Jan. 21 with movies, $200. Court date Feb. 18. of 8022 Harts Crossroad, a criminal summons. • Joel Pownes, 77, of • Torrance Ramon BullStovall, was arrested Jan. Misdemeanor communiock, 31, of 436 Rock Spring 1410 Alpha Road reported 21. Misdemeanor fraud/ cating threats. Court date Jan. 21 the theft from 452 St. was arrested Jan. 21. obtaining money/propJan. 27. John St. of a heat pump Misdemeanor shoplifting. erty by false pretense. • Shawna Tenisha valued at $3,800. Secured bond was set at Misdemeanor larceny. Jones, 24, of 4066 JackMisdemeanor possessing/ sontown Road was served concealing stolen goods. Quality Coverage Jan. 21 with an order for Secured bond was set at from the most trusted health insurer in North Carolina1 arrest. Misdemeanor driv$2,500. Court date Feb. 8. ing while license revoked. • Clarence J. Seward, Call me for information on: Unsecured bond was set at 38, of 1465 Newton Dairy • Individual Health Plans $500. Court date Feb. 5. Road Lot 25 was arrested • Medicare Supplement Insurance • Wendy Lee Fowler, Authorized Agent Jan. 21. Misdemeanor as • Dental Plans for Individuals 21, of 1465 Newton Dairy DEBBIE KINTON sault on a female. Misde • Health Savings Accounts (252) 438-2635 Road Lot 25 was arrested debbie@cmiins.com meanor communicating Jan. 21. Misdemeanor threats. Secured bond was harassing phone call. set at $1,000. Court date Unsecured bond was set at 1 Catevo Brand Study, February 2008. An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Jan. 28. U2082l, 8/09 $500. Court date Feb. 16.

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Homeless veteran who saved 5 laid to rest Biden: U.S. will appeal dismissal of Blackwater case BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. will appeal a court decision dismissing manslaughter charges against five Blackwater Worldwide guards involved in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said Saturday. Biden’s announcement after a meeting with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani shows just how diplomatically sensitive the incident remains nearly three years later. A lawyer for one guard, noting that word of the intended appeal came in Iraq, accused the Obama administration of political expediency and the U.S. was pursuing an innocent man, rather than justice. Blackwater security contractors were guarding U.S. diplomats when the guards opened fire in Nisoor Square, a crowded Baghdad intersection, on Sept. 16, 2007. Seventeen people were killed, including women and children, in a shooting that inflamed anti-American sentiment in Iraq. Biden expressed his “personal regret” for the shooting and said the Obama administration was disappointed by the dismissal. “A dismissal is not an acquittal,” he said. The U.S. rebuffed Iraqi

demands that the U.S. contractors face trial in Iraqi courts. After a lengthy investigation, Biden U.S. prosecutors charged five of the contractors with manslaughter and took a guilty plea from a sixth. But the case fell apart when a federal trial judge in Washington, Ricardo Urbina, said in a Dec. 31 ruling that the Justice Department mishandled evidence and violated the guards’ constitutional rights. Prosecutors now face difficult odds getting an appeals court to reinstate the case. The dismissal outraged many Iraqis, who said it showed the Americans considered themselves above the law. The Iraqi government began collecting signatures for a class-action lawsuit from victims who were wounded or lost relatives. Lawyers for two of the Blackwater guards — Donald Ball, a former U.S. Marine from West Valley City, Utah, and Dustin Heard, a former U.S. Marine from Knoxville, Tenn. — sharply criticized the U.S. government’s planned appeal.

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Ray Vivier had been an adventurer, a Marine veteran who explored the country from South Carolina to Alaska, the father of five children. The 61-year-old also was a man starting to get his life back together after living for years in a shanty beneath a Cleveland bridge. He had struggled with alcoholism, but by November he had a welding job, friends and a place to stay at a boarding house. He rescued five people from that house when arsonists set it ablaze — but Vivier couldn’t save himself. He and three others died, and two people have been charged in their deaths. Vivier’s body, unclaimed and unidentified for weeks, seemed destined for an anonymous, modest burial.

However, Jody Fesco — who met Vivier while she was volunteering at a soup kitchen and had even invited him to her wedding — heard that Vivier may have died. Fesco and her husband contacted their friend Haraz Ghanbari, an Associated Press photographer, about the situation. Ghanbari took the lead to make sure Vivier wasn’t forgotten, tracking down the family members and arranging a proper funeral. On Friday, Vivier’s ashes were inurned at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. “You can see from what he did that he definitely had a good heart,” said Mercedes Cruz, Vivier’s ex-wife of 23 years, who attended the funeral with the couple’s children. “No matter what our difficulties were in our

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Elisha Vivier, the daughter of Raymond Edward Vivier, is presented the U.S. flag by Ensign Haraz Ghanbari, right, during Vivier’s burial services at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday. marriage, I’m very proud of what’s happened.” For his grown children Vivier had been gone for about 15 years. They know of his heroism now — but they don’t know much about the man he was trying to become. They remember

their dad’s struggles with alcohol and other troubles. “What I’m trying to get out of this is to have one good, concrete memory that I can have of him for what he did to save those people,” said his oldest daughter, Elisha Vivier.

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

SWAT program members attend state conference Members of the Advisory Council of the Vance County Students Warning Against Tobacco (SWAT) program recently attended the 2009 Eastern Region Youth Summit held in Arapahoe. They include Kyana Minor, Mel’leeah Robinson and Bailey Farrington of Eaton-Johnson Middle School; Jeremiah Williams, William Henderson and Timmea Daye of Henderson Middle School; Michelle Jones and Samantha Talley of Northern Vance High School; and Leea Liggon of Southern Vance High School. The summit is an annual event for Tobacco Reality Unfiltered (TRU) programs in schools in North Carolina. The TRU program operates at Northern, Southern and Western Vance high schools, as well as Henderson and Eaton-Johnson middle schools. The program is directed by Dr. Ralphel Holloman Sr., the Vance County tobacco prevention coordinator, and is in its fourth year. At the summit, students participated in several activities and special training sessions. Holloman made a presentation about effective skills for students to follow in speaking with groups about tobacco prevention. Other activities ranged from a ropes course to a talent show.

Red Flag Campaign makes checking IDs easier at stores Clerks throughout the Tri-County area are becoming more skilled in recognizing someone who is underage and attempting to purchase alcohol and tobacco products. The “Red Flag Check Before You Sell” campaign has helped many clerks do a better job at reducing sales to minors. It has been 12 years since the General Assembly of North Carolina revised the law concerning sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18 in an attempt to

reduce the number of minors purchasing tobacco products. As a result, North Carolina has seen a reduction in the number of persons under the age of 18 attempting to purchase from stores. The N.C. Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, Alcohol Law Enforcement Division, has partnered with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services to develop materials that make it easier to educate the public about the laws and

Senior center census meeting The new year brings many things, but one of the most important is the U. S. Decennial Census. Each decade, the U. S. Census Bureau attempts to count every single person in the United States. Unfortunately, certain marginalized communities consistently get under-counted because of issues of trust, neglect and access. Often those communities are low-income communities and communities of color (primarily African American and Latino). This has a huge impact as over $400 billion each year is distributed by the federal government based on census figures through Medicaid, funding for education, community development funding, vocational training, public transit and many more federal, state and local programs.

In addition to cutting communities off from their fair share of resources, an undercount also violates individuals’ and communities’ civil rights to fair and equal political representation when political district boundaries are redrawn. Community organizations in Vance County are coming together to make sure everyone is counted. Concerned residents, activists and community organizations are all invited to attend an informal planning meeting on Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Vance County Senior Center. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to patricia. mosley@vance.nc.gov or averybook@southerncoalition.org or call (252) 430-0257, ext. 22. The senior center is located at 126 S. Garnett St.

Tax assistance volunteers are needed The Gateway Community Development Corp. needs volunteers to help with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program for the upcoming tax season. Volunteers are asked to call (252) 492-6298 and leave a name and phone number. Free training will be provided.

also assist clerks in checking ID’s with the driver’s license and identification card that aims to stop the purchase of alcohol and tobacco products by underage persons. Driver licenses for minors under the age of 18 have a red border around the picture, a red stripe along the bottom and red N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles logo. The phrase “under 18” also appears on the license. North Carolina also has a new vertical license

for those under the age of 21 which makes identification much easier. Both vertical and horizontal formats are acceptable forms of ID. State law makes it illegal for minors to buy tobacco products, attempt to buy or to receive tobacco products, and use false or misleading proof of age ID to buy tobacco products. If convicted, the minor is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which is a criminal charge with punishment of up

to 30 days of community service and up to a $1,000 fine. A sales clerk who is convicted of the illegal sale or distribution of tobacco products will also be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. Retailers are required to train their employees regarding the law. For further information on the North Carolina laws, training for staff or training materials, brochures, posters, decals or employee guides,

please call Alcohol Law Enforcement at 877-ALE AGENT. Anne Williams, prevention specialist, or Gina DeMent, public relations specialist with Five County Mental Health Authority, are available to bring a packet of information to businesses in Vance, Granville, Franklin, Warren and Halifax counties. Either can be reached by calling (252) 430-1330 or through the toll free Helpline at 1-877-619-3761.

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Crumbling cliffs don’t deter Pacifica residents PACIFICA, Calif. (AP) — It wasn’t the thunderous sound of a massive chunk of ocean bluff plummeting to the beach that jarred Marva Seaton to life Thursday at 5:30 a.m., but a rap at her door. For her own safety, she was ordered out of her apartment building, perched atop an eroding seaside cliff about 80 feet above the sea just off scenic Highway 1 south of San Francisco. Still, like many of her neighbors who live in 18 units that have been evacuated over the past month, she planned to stay on the Pacific shoreline. “I just relocated down the street at the Land’s End,” Seaton said, referring to a condominium complex a half block away that is also threatened by a disappearing bluff. “It’s nice.” Last month, an apartment building here was completely evacuated, and on Thursday residents of six units in Seaton’s building also had to leave their homes. With bluffs along the Northern California coast crumbling under pressure from massive waves and driving El Nino rains, one would think the allure of seaside living would fade. But for Seaton and other coastal denizens here — many of whom hang mirrors over their kitchen sinks so they can gaze at the silver sea while doing dishes — the idea of leaving is not on their minds. “None of us really worry about it so much,” said Sandra Smith, who lives in the building next to Seaton’s. “We just go with the flow. We were prepared mentally for this storm.” As rain fell Friday and a cold wind blew, neonvested workers on the street in front of the buildings began preparing for

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Workers look over a cliff next to an apartment building where six units were evacuated on Thursday, in Pacifica, Calif. work to reinforce the loose sandstone bluff, which had eroded to the edge of both buildings. Seaton’s evacuation was caused by a 60-foot length of bluff that broke off. Down the street in front of the Land’s End, half of what used to be a bluff-top park was gone. Broken walking paths led to perilous drop-offs to the rocks below. Pipes and sprinklers once covered by grass and ice plant dangled from the muddy cliffs. Bright orange plastic fencing and warning signs were strewn about. Amid the chaos of evacuations, a storm and work crews on Thursday, Smith and other residents of Esplanade Avenue pitched in to help the evacuees move their stuff. It was raining, cold and took all day.

Luckily for some evacuees, four units in Smith’s buildings were vacant, so some evacuees were able to move next door. “People from every apartment building were helping. We worked from 6 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m. in the rain,” she said, standing on her balcony over the same bluff, massive waves crashing behind her. “It’s a tight community.” Doug Rider, chief building inspector for Pacifica, said there were no plans to evacuate any more people on Friday. “It’s a good day today. We’re leaving people in their homes,” he said. “But it’s a day-to-day thing.” Crews brought in a massive, 180-foot-high crane to begin a project meant to shore up the cliffside and save the buildings.

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RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina Department of Transportation officials say a new rockslide in the closed section of Interstate 40 brought down 50 dump-truckloads worth of rock. The agency said Saturday in a release the rockslide occurred sometime overnight Friday. No one was injured. That highway section has been closed since the Oct. 25 rockslide. The agency said a construction supervisor for the contractor working to reopen the interstate discovered it about 1 a.m. Saturday. The new rockslide occurred about four miles east of the previous one, covering a 40-by-50 foot area. The largest rock in 500 cubic yards of it was the size of a sport utility vehicle. Agency officials estimate cleanup will take several weeks. They still project the interstate to fully reopen in March.

Judge: Video of UNC student’s death to stay sealed ASHEBORO (AP) — A judge has ruled that police dashboard video of the shooting death of a University of North Carolina student will remain sealed. The News & Record of Greensboro reports

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that Judge Brad Long ruled Friday that video of Courtland Smith’s last moments will not be made public. The 21-year-old student from Houston was killed early Aug. 23 off Interstate 85 by an Archdale police officer. Multiple media outlets filed a lawsuit to obtain the video. His family filed a motion in October to keep the tapes sealed. Two officers responded after Smith called 911 to say he was speeding, had been drinking, wanted to commit suicide and had a pistol. Prosecutors have ruled the shooting justified, saying Smith refused to show his hands, then raised his arm at the officer with what turned out to be a cell phone.

Couple sues former NC officer accused of assault CHARLOTTE (AP) — A couple has sued North Carolina’s largest city and a former Charlotte police officer who is accused of sexually assaulting women while in uniform. The Charlotte Observer reports the couple filed the civil suits Friday, alleging abuse of power by former Office Marcus Jackson and “inept” hiring practices. They say the 26-yearold officer pulled them over Dec. 28 and made them follow him to a church parking lot. They say he fondled the woman,

claiming he needed to search her, then ordered her boyfriend to fondle her as Jackson watched. Six women over the past month have accused Jackson of sexually assaulting them. A grand jury has indicted Jackson in three cases. Jackson was arrested Dec. 30 and is in the Mecklenburg County jail. An attorney for the city declined comment.

‘Dear John’ movie opens at Fort Bragg FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — Hollywood and the military will meet each other when the latest movie based on a Nicholas Sparks’ novel opens at Fort Bragg. The movie “Dear John” will open Saturday at York Theater on the Army post. The movie is about a Special Forces solider and a college student from Wilmington and stars Channing Tatum of “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” and Amanda Seyfried of the television series “Big Love.” They keep their relationship alive through years of letter-writing. The two stars and Sparks, who lives near New Bern, will attend the premiere. Free tickets were distributed last week to military ID holders, but only the first 600 people in line with tickets will be admitted inside. The film opens nationwide Feb. 5. It was filmed in Charleston, S.C.

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Daily Meditation Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye [ought] to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil. James 4:13-16

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This past week saw an abundance of good news. Let’s look back at a few of those good news headlines. • The Henderson-based Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments will receive $119,942 in federal funding to expand rural and community development in Vance County. U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, who made the announcement Friday afternoon, said Kerr-Tar was among 43 recipients in 27 states selected to receive part of more than $4 million in grants. • First Baptist Church of Henderson is this year’s recipient of the Shining Moment in Education Award from Vance County Schools. The purpose of the award is to recognize the most outstanding business partner for local schools. The award was presented Thursday evening at the annual Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce banquet. • A total of 19 students at EatonJohnson Middle School are participating as ambassadors this year for their school. The Eaton-Johnson Ambassadors consist of students in grades 6-8 who exhibit outstanding academics, behavior, attendance and character. • The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, the official chorus of the United States Navy, announced it was coming to the Tri-County for a free concert on Thursday, Feb. 18. The Sea Chanters will present the free concert at 7:30 p.m. in the VGCC Civic Center. • An Oxford minister is now serving on the Golden LEAF Foundation’s board of directors. Rev. Lacy Joyner was appointed by state Senate President Pro Tem Marc Basnight, D-Dare, at the recommendation of state Sen. Doug Berger.

Quotable “Except for miracles, hope is unfortunately fading.” U.N. spokeswoman Elisabeth Byrs after the Haitian government declared the search and rescue phase for survivors of the earthquake over. “It’s been bad for the Democrats for a while. They just haven’t realized it. This is the club over their head that wakes them up.” Republican strategist John Feehery after Democrats now face an election year with campaign finance rules that favor Republicans and a Senate that can block Democratic initiatives. “Every comedian dreams of hosting ‘The Tonight Show’ and, for seven months, I got to. I did it my way, with people I love, and I do not regret a second. I’ve had more good fortune than anyone I know, and if our next gig is doing a show in a 7-Eleven parking lot, we’ll find a way to make it fun.” Conan O’Brien after his brief tenure as the host of “Tonight” ended.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

The valley of the dolls (EDITOR’S NOTE: This column was originally published June 10, 2001.) What I do, first thing every morning, is play with dolls. The dolls belong to my 15-month-old daughter, Sophie, who likes to start the day by giving her dolls a toy bottle. She has a strong nurturing instinct, although it is not matched by her hand-eye coordination, so often she sticks the bottle into a doll’s eye. The dolls don’t mind. They’re always happy. They talk in perky, squeaky doll voices. “Hi, Sophie!” say the dolls. “Cough cough cough!” The dolls cough a lot, because I provide their voices, and it is not easy to sound perky and squeaky when you’re a 53-year-old man and it is 7 a.m. and you have not had your coffee. You have to struggle to get yourself into a doll-voice mood, and you wonder what all the other 53-year-old men are doing at that hour. You suspect they’re doing manly, grown-up things, like baling hay, or preparing a sales presentation, or burping. They’re probably not lying on the family-room floor, speaking for a Barbie doll. Yes, my daughter has a Barbie. And not just any Barbie: a Republican Convention Delegate Barbie. Really. She’s wearing a business suit and

has a little delegate credential around her neck. In other respects she’s a regular Barbie, by which I mean she has an anatomically impossible figure and enough hair to be a fire Dave hazard. Barry Republican Tribune Media Convention Services Delegate Barbie was given to my daughter by a woman I know who is connected with the Mattel company, which made a limited number of Republican and Democratic Barbies that were given to the delegates the last two political conventions. The woman told me that Convention Delegate Barbie is a valuable collectible item, and that we should keep her in the box. But of course as soon as Sophie saw Barbie, she had to get her out of the box and give her a nice, nurturing bottle to the eyeball. Sophie also likes to undress this Barbie, the result being that Barbie can often be found lying among the other toys on the family-room floor, largely naked, her big hairdo going in

all directions, as though she has just been engaging in wild party activities with Elmo and Winnie the Pooh, who lie nearby, looking happy but tired. I suspect that, when I am not looking, they smoke little toy cigarettes. In case you were wondering: Republican Convention Delegate Barbie does not wear a brassiere. I will not go into details here, except to say that if real Republican convention delegates looked like this Barbie, Bill Clinton would definitely have changed parties. Anyway, I don’t mind playing dolls with Sophie, but it has been an adjustment. When my son was that age, he played exclusively with trucks, so when I played with him in the morning, all I had to do was make a truck sound, BRRRMMM, which was virtually identical to snoring. And before you accuse me of giving my children gender-stereotyped toys, let me stress that I got Sophie a truck, a big studly one. She uses it as a baby carriage. Sometimes she gives it a bottle. When we’re done playing dolls, it’s time for Sophie’s other favorite activity: watching the same videotape 850 times. As you parents know, babies LOVE repetition. If babies went to comedy clubs, a successful

comedian’s routine would go like this: COMEDIAN: I just flew in from the coast, and boy are my arms tired! AUDIENCE: (Wild laughter.) COMEDIAN: I just flew in from the coast, and boy are my arms tired! AUDIENCE: (Wild laughter.) COMEDIAN: I just flew in from the coast, and . . . . And so on. Lately, the video we watch 850 times a day is “Baby Bach,” in which video images of toys are accompanied by classical music. The theory behind this video, as I understand it, is that looking at these images, and listening to Bach, makes the baby more intelligent. That may be, but it also slowly drives the parents insane. One day, you’re going to read a news story about a person who went berserk with a machine gun in a shopping mall when the public-address system started playing classical music. When police search that person’s house, I guarantee you they will find: “Baby Bach.” But so WHAT if I’m going crazy? The important thing is, Sophie is learning! She’s getting smarter by the minute! She just stuck a bottle in my eye.

Feeling heat, Obama pours Kool-Aid Denial, arrogance and self-pity are ingredients for a pretty toxic cocktail. And yet it seems that the occupants of the White House bunker, shell-shocked by Scott Brown, are coping by mixing all three with a little Kool-Aid. In an interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, the president offered his nuanced analysis of the Bay State Gotterdammerung and his first year in office. In short: I did nothing wrong. Well, with one caveat: “... one thing I regret this year is that we were so busy just getting stuff done ... that I think we lost some of that sense of speaking directly to the American people. ... I think the assumption was, if I just focus on policy, if I just focus on the, you know, this provision, or that law, or are we making a good, rational decision here, that people will get it.” Cue the record-scratch sound effect! Look, Fidel Castro can get away with saying something like that. He’s been cloistered away on life support, unable to give his epic speeches to rent-a-crowds. But Obama? Barack Obama? In his first year as president, Obama has broken all records for talking directly to the American people. According to CBS News, he has delivered 411 public “speeches, comments and remarks” and 158 interviews — more

than one public statement per day and roughly an interview every other day. The supposedly aloof Obama already personalizes things more than a host on “The View.” Every address is so Jonah laden with Goldberg “me,” “myself” and Tribune Media “I,” you’d Services think he was trying to fix the economy with a massive stimulus of personal pronouns. Obama is a near-permanent fixture not just of news-magazine covers but all magazine covers, including Men’s Fitness and American Dog — which, admittedly, he shared with a three-legged pooch named Baby. He’s schmoozed with Oprah and given plenty of in-depth interviews on “60 Minutes.” Next week, the president will give his first State of the Union address. If that seems strange, it’s because it will be his third nationally televised address to a joint session of Congress. The only way the White House communications shop could cram more Obama down our throats would be if it required, as part of the health-

care bill, that we have Obamamessage receivers installed in our fillings. The arrogance runs deeper. Over and over, Obama says he’s gotten all of the policies exactly right. Whenever Stephanopoulos asked him whether he did anything wrong, Obama responded that he had no choice but to tackle the “big problems.” “Now, I could have said, well, we’ll just do what’s safe. We’ll just take on those things that are completely noncontroversial.” What nobility! What courage! What a crock. The question isn’t, “Do you regret tackling these issues?” The question is, “Do you regret how you tackled these issues?” According to Obama, there was no other way than his way. And these ungrateful, confused, angry voters just don’t understand that. That is, if they’re really mad at him at all. Obama whines that Massachusetts voters are really blaming him for someone else’s mistakes. Guess who? George Bush, of course. “Here’s my assessment of not just the vote in Massachusetts, but the mood around the country: the same thing that swept Scott Brown into office swept me into office. People are angry, and they’re frustrated. Not just because of what’s happened in the last year or two years, but what’s happened over the last eight

years.” White House spokesman Robert Gibbs tried to shovel the same stuff Wednesday, saying that the “anger and the frustration” that swept Brown to victory on Tuesday swept Obama to power a year ago. Except, wait a second. Obama was carried into office on the wings of the flying unicorns called “hope” and “change,” not “anger” and “frustration.” Besides, if voters are frustrated with the slow pace of reform, why did they just elect a guy promising to slow down Obama’s agenda? Not only is the White House in denial that giving Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid control of domestic and economic policy wasn’t what voters wanted in 2008, they’re in denial that it isn’t what voters want in 2010. Instead, the White House is going to play the populist card, attacking the banks they bailed out and the insurance companies they struck sweetheart deals with. The president who mocked Scott Brown’s truck — made by GM, a company Obama actually owns — is now going to grab a pitchfork and join the mob at the White House gates. I don’t know how they’ll do it, but one thing’s for sure: We’ll get even more Obama. You can write to Jonah Goldberg in care of this newspaper or by e-mail at JonahsColumn@aol.com.

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Haitian orphans arrive for medical care at Childrens Hospital in Pittsburgh. The children were not orphaned by last week’s massive earthquake, but their orphanage was destroyed. Many Americans have expressed an interest in adopting children who have been left orphans from the quake, with international adoption agencies reporting dozens of calls a day.

IAMI (AP) — Tammy Gage cries every time she turns on the TV and sees the devastation in Haiti. And though she already has three daughters, she didn’t hesitate when her husband suggested that they adopt from Haiti. “That’s all he needed to say,” she said. Gage and her husband Brad are among many Americans expressing interest in adopting children who have been left orphans from the quake last week. Adoption advocacy groups are reporting dozens of calls a day. “The agencies are being flooded with phone calls and e-mails,” said Tom Difilipo, president and CEO of the advocacy group Joint Council on International Children’s Services. “The response is ‘Can we help with these children by adopting them?’” The need is vast. Even before last Tuesday’s deadly magnitude-7.0 earthquake, Haiti, one of the world’s poorest countries, had 380,000 orphans, according to UNICEF. There is no counting children newly orphaned by the quake, but aid groups estimate the number in tens of thousands. “Everybody here and in the world wants to do something. I think it’s a way that people are opening up their heads and their hearts,” said Mary

Rescuers pull Haitian man from deep under rubble PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — An international team of rescuers unearthed a shop clerk in good condition from deep beneath the concrete and wooden wreckage of a hotel grocery store Saturday, 11 days after an earthquake crumbled Haiti’s capital. Dozens of onlookers wearing masks against the stench of the city’s decaying bodies cheered when Wismond Exantus, clad in a black T-shirt and black pants, was carried from a narrow tunnel on a stretcher and placed in an ambulance. He braced one arm with the other.

Ross Agosta, spokeswoman for the Archdiocese of Miami, which has offered temporary housing for children until they are either placed with extended family, put in foster care or adopted. This week, 54 orphans arrived in Pittsburgh after a mission that involved officials in the White House, the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security. The orphans were being cared for at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. So far, seven children have been placed with their adoptive families. “We have received quite a few phone calls, including one from as far away as Alaska,” said Clare Kushma, a spokeswoman for Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh. She estimated the number of calls as close to 100, but is referring people to the Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services for adoptions. The road to adoption is a long one. The orphans coming to the U.S. now are children who either had already established a relationship with potential parents in the country,

or who were certified as orphans before the quake but hadn’t been placed with parents yet, said Chris Bentley, a U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services spokesman. Before new adoptions can occur, officials need to establish that the children are identified by the Haitian government as orphans; there have been reports of families selling their children to adoption brokers. And potential families need to be cleared, too. “All this is a 2-year process minimum,” Difilipo said. “Some families have waited five years.” Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, testifying in a Senate committee hearing Wednesday, said her office wants to expedite adoptions of orphans from Haiti. But she said there are some difficulties that come with the adoptions. In addition to making sure the children are indeed orphans, it must also be determined whether the adoptive parents in the U.S. are qualified to adopt, she said. The Homeland Security Department, the State

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Iraqi tribal figures attend a handover ceremony at Camp Ramadi Saturday. The Marines formally handed over control of Iraq’s western Anbar province to the Army on Saturday, marking the end of the Marine mission in an area once considered a main battleground of the insurgency.

U.S. Marines’ Iraq command over RAMADI, Iraq (AP) — The U.S. Marines marked the end of nearly seven years in Iraq on Saturday by handing the Army their command of Anbar province, once one of the war’s fiercest battlefields but now a centerpiece of U.S.-Iraqi cooperation. The changing of the guard — overseen by military brass and some of Anbar’s influential Sunni sheiks — signals the start of an accelerated drawdown of American troops as the U.S. increasingly shifts its focus to the war in Afghanistan. American commanders are trumpeting security gains in places such as the western Anbar province as a sign that their partnership with Iraqi security forces is working, and that the local troops can keep the country safe. But fears are growing about a possible resurgence in sectarian tensions — fed

by the Shiite-dominated government’s plans to blacklist more than 500 parliamentary candidates over suspected links to Saddam Hussein’s regime. In Baghdad, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met with Iraq’s leaders Saturday to try to alleviate the pressures. While he kept expectations of a breakthrough low — telling reporters after a meeting with President Jalal Talabani it was up to the Iraqis, not him, to resolve the issue — his visit alone underscored Washington’s concern. The White House worries the bans could raise questions over the fairness of the March 7 parliamentary election, which is seen as an important step in the American pullout timetable and a way to break political stalemates over key issues such as dividing Iraq’s oil revenue. “I am confident that

Iraq’s leaders are seized with this problem and are working to find a just solution,” Biden said during his visit. The Marines formally handed over U.S. responsibility for Sunni-dominated Anbar, Iraq’s largest province, to the Army during a ceremony at a base in Ramadi, the scene of some of the war’s most intense fighting. Overall control of the province shifted from the U.S. military to Iraq in September 2008, but the U.S. continues to provide support for Iraqi forces. Iraqi and American color guards stood together at attention as both countries’ national anthems were played by a U.S. military band. As many as 25,000 Marines were in Iraq at the peak of the fighting, mostly in Anbar province. Fewer than 3,000 remain. All but a handful of those will ship out in a matter of weeks.

Obama calls on campaign architect after lousy week

office. But a stunning GOP Senate victory in Massachusetts, and a dramatic Supreme Court ruling on political advertising, have made the horizon look even darker for the party that scored big wins in 2006 and 2008. The week that marked Obama’s first year in office turned out to be one of the worst in recent Democratic memory. Now party insiders are trying to figure out why public sentiment turned against them so quickly. David Plouffe, who led Obama’s winning presidential campaign, also will play a larger role in

advising the president on strategies for House, Senate and governor’s races as reeling Democrats try to rally in an important election year. Republican strategist John Feehery says the changing sentiment began some time ago with the summertime attacks on Obama’s health care plan and continued with the GOP’s November takeover of the governorships of New Jersey and Virginia. “It’s been bad for the Democrats for a while,” Feehery said. “They just haven’t realized it. This is the club over their head that wakes them up.”

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Let’s avoid another Friday night fiasco Friday night was a heck of a night for our local basketball teams. Over in Oxford, fans witnessed a Lady Warriors squad in top form before watching an entertaining and competitive matchup between the Northern Vance and J.F. Webb boys’ teams — two teams always at the top of their game when they face each other. At Southern Vance, the girls’ team looked as good as it’s looked all year. The boys’ team played what coach Mike Rotolo called their best game of the season in a 72-59 win over Chapel Eric S. Hill. Robinson UnfortuDispatch nately for Sports Editor those in attendance in Raider Gymnasium, they had to wait nearly two hours to see these great games. A miscommunication between SVHS and CHHS brass forced the delay of the girls’ game, which, in turn, caused the boys’ game to move from a scheduled 7:30 p.m. start to 9:20 p.m. Chapel Hill, like a few other teams in the Carolina 3A Conference, schedules JV and varsity girls’ games at one location, while both boys’ teams play at the other. Southern, Northern and Webb, on the other hand, play “triple-headers.” A JV boys’ game gets things kicked off at 4:30 p.m., with the varsity girls’ and boys’ games following. Somehow, Chapel Hill didn’t get that message. The Tigers’ JV boys’ team showed up for a 6 p.m. tip, while their girls, awaiting the SVHS bus to arrive at their place, found out about the mistake and had to drive to Southern. The Lady Raiders had plenty of time to warm up, and warm up, and warm up again, biding their time until their opponents’ arrival. After a 30-40-minute wait following the conclusion of the JV boys’ game, the girls tipped off nearly two hours behind schedule. Get all that? It was, simply put, a debacle. I will not use this space today to place blame. I don’t know whose fault it was, and it’s not fair for me to blame any one person at Southern or Chapel Hill for the error. I’m not sure there is just one person to blame. It may be easy to say the responsibility falls to Raider Athletic Director Ed Wilson, who is in charge of scheduling Southern Vance athletic events. Wilson made the decision that “the show must go on.” Fans in attendance had paid for their tickets, and deserved to see the varsity teams play. A postponement may have upset the spectators, and disappointed the girls’ squad, Please see FIASCO, page 3B

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Duke’s Miles Plumlee drives for the basket as Clemson’s Jerai Grant blocks his shot during the first half of Saturday’s game in Clemson, S.C.

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Duke’s Jon Scheyer looks for help as Clemson’s Demontez Stitt puts on the pressure during the first half of Saturday’s game.

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CLEMSON, S.C. — Nolan Smith scored 22 points and No. 7 Duke wiped out an ugly memory from last season with a 60-47 victory over No. 17 Clemson on Saturday night. It was last February when the Blue Devils (16-3, 4-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) suffered their most lopsided defeat in nearly two decades, falling to the Tigers 74-47 at Littlejohn Coliseum. Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski called time out in the final moments of that game, wanting his players to soak in the cheers of Tigers fans. In this one, Smith and Duke’s defense ensured the Blue Devils a much happier finish. Smith had 9 points during a 14-2 second half run that put Duke ahead 43-30 with 12:33 left. Clemson could not get closer than 6 points the

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland wasn’t about to ruin Gary Williams’ 1,000th game as a college head coach by losing. Not at home, certainly not against an Atlantic Coast Conference foe. The Terrapins didn’t even make Williams sweat. Greivis Vasquez scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half, Landon Milbourne finished with 18 and Maryland rolled to its most lopsided ACC victory in nearly seven years, 88-64 over North Carolina State on Saturday night. Williams is 638-362 Williams over a 32-year coaching career that began at American University and included stints at Boston College and Ohio State. He is 431-234 in 21 seasons at Maryland, where he won the 2002 national championship. Williams’ latest victory at his alma mater, combined with Virginia’s loss at Wake Forest, lifted the Terrapins (13-5, 3-1) into a tie atop the ACC standings. “You want to win every time you go out. It was great to get the win,” Williams said. “You know how it is — I’d rather win than worry about a number. Winning is the greatest. That’s what keeps you in the business, the feeling after a win.” The 24-point margin was the largest for Maryland in a league game since a 91-52 rout of Clemson on Feb. 25, 2003. Tracy Smith scored 18 for N.C. State (13-7, 2-4). Coming off a home win over Duke, the Wolfpack fell behind early

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rest of the way. Trevor Booker led the Tigers (15-5, 3-3) with 22 points. It was Clemson’s fewest points at home since a 52-47 loss to Maryland on Jan. 25, 2003. Booker got little help from his teammates — while Clemson’s star made 10 of 14 shots, the rest of the Tigers were just 8 of 34. Duke broke free from a 23-all halftime tie with six straight points to open the second half. After Clemson cut the lead to 29-28, Smith

helped the Blue Devils take control. Kyle Singler started the run with a 3-pointer, then Smith added another from long range. After Singler’s driving basket, Smith scored the next six points to put Duke ahead by 13. Lance Thomas added 13 points, Singler 12 and Jon Scheyer 11 for Duke, which bounced back from a midweek defeat at North Carolina State. Please see DUKE, page 4B

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Maryland’s Sean Mosely shoots as North Carolina State’s Tracy Smith defends during the first half of Saturday’s game in College Park, Md.

Emery, Carter lead Flyers past Canes, 4-2 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ray Emery stopped the puck when it mattered most. Emery made up for a thirdperiod blunder by making a key save with 23 seconds left, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. “Everybody makes mistakes out there,” Flyers coach Peter Laviolette said. “We made a bunch of them tonight. He AP Photo/Matt Slocum competed really well tonight, and made the big saves when Carolina goalie Cam Ward blocks a shot by Philadelphia’s Danny Briere dur- the game was on the line. He did ing the third period of Saturday’s game in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 4-2. what he needed to do today for

us to be successful.” Jeff Carter had two goals and an assist for the Flyers, who have won six consecutive home games and three straight overall. Dan Carcillo and Chris Pronger also scored, and Emery finished with 33 saves. Eric Staal and Rod Brind’Amour scored for Carolina (15-28-7), which has the worst record in the NHL. Brind’Amour’s power-play score came after Emery turned the puck over behind the net. Please see CANES, page 3B

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Two-minute drill Local Sports AAU to hold youth basketball tryouts The Amateur Athletic Union will hold basketball tryouts boys’ eight and under and nine and under teams. Tryouts will be Saturday, Jan. 30 at Hawley Middle School in Creedmoor at 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact Terrence Harcum at (919) 450-7220, e-mail tharcum@ncswarm.com, or visit www.ncswarm.com.

Next Level Baseball to hold camps Registration is going on now for a new session of classes at Next Level Baseball. Call Jeff Tate at (252) 213-2766 to register for the skills class, which will meet on Wednesday nights, and/or the hitting classes, which will meet Tuesday and Thursday nights. Also, a pitching and catching camp for all ages will be held Jan. 30-31. Contact Tate to register.

Tri-County Umpires Association to hold clinic The Tri-County Umpires Association will hold a baseball/softball clinic at the Thompson Building in Creedmoor beginning Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. All returning and new umpires must obtain registration with one of the following associations: NCHSAA, Babe Ruth, Dixie Youth or the ASA. For more information, contact Ronald Edwards, supervisor of officials, at (919) 575-4334, or Darnell Gladden, umpire in chief, at (252) 432-8122.

College Football Urban Meyer feeling better, staying involved GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Urban Meyer is working out, eating better and has gained 20 pounds since the end of the season — all good news for the Gators. As for that leave of absence? Well, it might not even happen. Or at least not like anyone thought. Meyer, speaking publicly for the first time since Florida beat Cincinnati 51-24 in the Sugar Bowl, said Saturday night that his workload has been about the same as it has been during other recruiting seasons. The biggest difference is he is traveling less. He also plans to coach the Gators during spring practice. Meyer announced his resignation last month, citing health concerns three weeks after he was rushed to a hospital with chest pains. He changed his mind the following day and instead said he planned to take an indefinite leave following the bowl game. “I keep hearing about this time out,” Meyer said. “People I’m closest to are going to demand I take some time off, but I tried that already. I tried a day and a half, and it didn’t work.”

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Sports on TV Sunday, Jan. 24 BOWLING 1 p.m. n ESPN — PBA, Tournament of Champions, at Las Vegas GOLF 8:30 a.m. n TGC — European PGA Tour, Abu Dhabi Championship, final round, at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (same-day tape) 4 p.m. n TGC — PGA Tour, Bob Hope Classic, final round, at La Quinta, Calif. 7:30 p.m. n TGC — Champions Tour, Mitsubishi Electric Championship, final round, at Ka’upulehu-Kona, Hawaii NFL FOOTBALL 3 p.m. n CBS — Playoffs, AFC Championship game, teams TBA 6:30 p.m. n FOX — Playoffs, NFC Championship game, teams TBA NHL HOCKEY 12:30 p.m. n NBC — Pittsburgh at Philadelphia RODEO 8 p.m. n VERSUS — PBR, Tecate Light Invitational, at Anaheim, Calif. (same-day tape) SOCCER 2:55 p.m. n ESPN — Spanish Primera Division, Malaga at Real Madrid TENNIS 11 a.m. n ESPN2 — Australian Open, round of 16, at Melbourne, Australia (same-day tape)

7 p.m. n ESPN2 — Australian Open, round of 16, at Melbourne, Australia 3:30 a.m. n ESPN2 — Australian Open, round of 16, at Melbourne, Australia WOMEN’S COLLEGE B-BALL 3 p.m. n ESPN2 — Michigan St. at Minnesota 4 p.m. n FSN — Oklahoma St. at Colorado 6 p.m. n FSN — Arizona St. at Arizona 8 p.m. n FSN — Duke at Maryland Monday, Jan. 25 MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. n ESPN — Georgetown at Syracuse 9 p.m. n ESPN — Missouri at Kansas NHL HOCKEY 7 p.m. n VERSUS — Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers TENNIS 3 p.m. n ESPN2 — Australian Open, round of 16, at Melbourne, Australia (same-day tape) 9 p.m. n ESPN2 — Australian Open, men’s and women’s quarterfinals, at Melbourne, Australia 3:30 a.m. n ESPN2 — Australian Open, men’s and women’s quarterfinals, at Melbourne, Australia WOMEN’S COLLEGE B-BALL 7 p.m. n ESPN2 — Ohio St. at Purdue

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Pirates fall to Southern Miss, 68-53 HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Gary Flowers, R.L. Horton and Torye Pelham chipped in 12 points each and Southern Mississippi defeated East Carolina 6853 on Saturday. Flowers and Pelham headlined a physical Golden Eagles front court, which outscored the Pirates 42-20 in the paint and won the rebounding battle 34-21. Southern Miss had 24 second-chance points while East Carolina

finished with just four. Buchi Awaji and Sai’Quon Stone chipped in 10 points apiece for the Golden Eagles (11-8, 1-4 Conference USA), who won their first regularseason conference game since Feb. 17 when they defeated East Carolina 69-59. Southern Miss shot 48 percent (26 of 54) from the floor in the win, which snapped a two-game losing skid.

Jamar Abrams led East Carolina (6-13, 0-5) with 18 points. The Pirates extended their losing streak to five games, and increased their Conference USA losing streak to 11 games. East Carolina has not won a league game since Feb. 15. The lead changed eight times in the first half, but the Golden Eagles shot 50 percent and finished the period with a 6-0 run to earn a 28-26 halftime lead.

East Carolina’s zone defense gave Southern Miss fits to start the second half, but a long 3-pointer by Awaji sparked a 10-2 run that gave the Golden Eagles a 12-point lead they never lost. The Golden Eagles committed just three of their seven turnovers in the second half, and made 10 of their 13 free throw attempts after East Carolina started fouling out of desperation.

ACC HOOPS

Smith scores 21 in Wake win over Virginia By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer

WINSTON-SALEM — Ishmael Smith scored 21 points Saturday to help Wake Forest beat Virginia 69-57. Chas McFarland added 16 points for the Demon Deacons (14-4, 4-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), who blew the game open with an 18-1 run spanning halftime. Wake Forest got plenty of close looks early and shot 52 percent, while its defense completely shut down the league’s surprise firstplace team. Sylven Landesberg scored 18 points as the Cavaliers (12-5, 3-1) shot just 34 percent and managed 15 first-half points. They also went 10 minutes without a field goal during the decisive run, with Landesberg on the bench for much of that with early foul trouble. Virginia was picked to finish 11th in the 12team ACC, but entered as the last unbeaten team in league play for the first time since the 1994-95 season. The Cavaliers also had an eight-game winning streak, their longest in six years. But it all came undone quickly against the Demon Deacons, who dominated the game from the opening tip. Wake Forest’s first seven baskets were lay-ups on an array of backdoor cuts or high-low entry

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Wake Forest’s Al-Farouq Aminu looks for a way around Virginia’s Will Sherrill, left, and Jerome Meyinsse, right, during Saturday’s game in Winston-Salem. passes. The defense was just as busy, making the Cavaliers and Landesberg work for everything in the opening minutes. Then things got worse when Landesberg picked up his second foul at the 12:28 mark of the half, prompting first-year coach Tony Bennett to immediately pull his top

scorer from the game. While benching a key player for a stretch to prevent a third foul isn’t unusual, Bennett went a step further and kept him on the bench the rest of the half — and the Cavaliers paid for it. The Cavs hung around for a bit and trailed just 18-14 on a layup from

Mike Scott with 8:43 left, but the offense quickly fell apart without its star. Wake Forest held the Cavs without a field goal the rest of the half, a stretch of 13 straight misses that helped the Demon Deacons steadily pull away. Smith closed the half by finding freshman C.J. Harris for a long 3-pointer to beat the horn, giving Wake Forest a 34-15 halftime lead. By then, the game was long over for the Cavaliers, who shot just 6-for29 (21 percent) in the opening 20 minutes. The only real drama from there was how long it would take Virginia to actually make a shot. Landesberg — who picked up his third foul less than a minute into the second half — ended the 10-minute field-goal drought on a runner to make it 36-17 with 18:47 left. Landesberg finished 6-for-13 from the floor before fouling out with 2:18 left. The Cavaliers whittled the margin down to 10 points in the final minute, but never got it to single digits and never seriously threatened to complete a comeback. Smith finished 7-for-10 from the field to go with seven rebounds and six assists, while McFarland went 7-for-9. Al-Farouq Aminu added 10 points and 10 rebounds for Wake Forest.

Hudson’s late hoop lifts Hokies past BC, 63-62 By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Dorenzo Hudson collected a loose ball under his basket and scored on a layup in the final seconds, lifting Virginia Tech past Boston College 63-62 on Saturday. The ending was wild on the home floor of the Hokies (15-3, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference). The clock above the basket showed 9.2 seconds when Hudson scored, but the officials determined it had stopped before he scored and reset it to 5 seconds. Reggie Jackson took the inbounds pass for the Eagles (11-9, 2-4), but he never got the final shot off. Hudson led the Hokies with 18 points and Malcolm Delaney had 13. Jackson scored 15 points to lead the Eagles and three others who had 10. The Hokies trailed 62-61 when they surrounded Biko Paris after he received an inbounds pass with 21 seconds left. With Paris trying to call timeout, the officials instead called it a jump ball, and the possession arrow gave the Hokies a chance to take the lead back. They did when Victor Davila lost the ball under the basket, Hudson picked

it up and laid it in, apparently with 9.2 seconds to go. But after a timeout, the officials took 4.2 seconds off the clock, giving the Eagles 5 seconds to get to the other end of the floor and score. Joe Trapani inbounded it to Jackson, who was near the top of the key when he slipped, the ball skittering away as Delaney fell onto the floor, and the Hokies held on. The Eagles opened the second half on a 14-4 run, erasing a 9-point deficit and taking their first lead at 43-42 on two free throws by Dallas Elmore with 13:15 remaining. Neither team led by more than four the rest of the way. Boston College scored the last five points of the first half to get within 38-29. The Hokies used a 17-4 run late in the first half to take their biggest lead of the half at 38-24. Terrell Bell and Victor Davila each scored five points each in the spree, which ended on Dorenzo Hudson’s 3-pointer with 3:30 left, and Virginia Tech forced four turnovers. The Eagles had 11 turnovers in the half, and the Hokies turned them into 16 points.

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Virginia Tech’s Dorenzo Hudson scores the game-winning basket with 9.2 seconds left in the game as Boston College’s Josh Southern defends during the second half of Saturday’s game in Blacksburg, Va.

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Thompkins, Georgia drop No. 8 Tennessee, 78-63 By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer

ATHENS, Ga. — Trey Thompkins scored 21 points and Georgia led by double digits most of the way to beat No. 8 Tennessee 78-63 on Saturday and end the Vols’ seven-game winning streak. Georgia ended Tennessee’s streak of 10 straight wins in the series, including eight straight under coach Bruce Pearl. Georgia (9-8, 1-3 Southeastern Conference) made 7 of 12 3-point attempts to give first-year coach Mark Fox his first SEC win. The Bulldogs lost each of their first three conference games by no more than four points. Scotty Hopson led Tennessee (15-3, 3-1 SEC) with 19 points and was the only Tennessee player to make a 3-pointer. The Vols made only 3 of 16 attempts beyond the 3-point line, including 3 of 6 by Hopson. Bobby Maze added 11 points. Travis Leslie had several jams and 19 points for Georgia, which beat Ten-

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Georgia forward Trey Thompkins dunks the ball during the first half of Saturday’s game against Tennessee in Athens, Ga. nessee for the first time since Feb. 21, 2004. Senior Wayne Chism, who had only 6 points, launched an air ball on Tennessee’s first possession, setting the pace for a poor first half. The Vols

led 4-2 before Georgia scored 12 straight points. Leslie had a breakaway reverse jam following a steal, and Jeremy Price added another jam for a 14-4 lead. Thompkins had 14

points in the first half, including a jam to give Georgia a 40-20 lead. The Bulldogs led 42-27 at the half. Chism was escorted to the locker room after suffering an apparent left knee injury with 9:22 remaining in the first half. He suffered the injury when fouled by Price. Chism, the team’s secondleading scorer, was back in the game at the 7:51 mark. Tennessee guards Cameron Tatum and Melvin Goins played for the first time since they were reinstated to the team one week ago. Pearl suspended Goins and Tatum, along with forward Tyler Smith and center Brian Williams after the four were arrested on misdemeanor gun, drug and alcohol charges during a traffic stop in Knoxville on Jan. 1. Goins had 2 points. Tatum had 1 point. Williams is indefinitely suspended. Smith was dismissed from the team Jan. 8. The Vols were denied their first 4-0 start in the conference in 21 years.

Raiders say evaluation of Cable is ‘ongoing’ By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders denied a report by ESPN on Saturday that they have made a decision to bring Tom Cable back as coach next season, saying the evaluation process is still ongoing. “We’ve never made any statement that the head coach would not be back, that has been media speculation from the beginning,” senior execu-

tive John Herrera said in a statement to The Associated Press on Saturday night. “We’ve consistently stated that we’re going through an evaluation process to determine the direction that the organization needs to go. The process is ongoing and has not reached a conclusion.” ESPN reported earlier Saturday that Davis had decided to retain Cable for the final year of his contract in 2010, citing a source close to the situation.

said. “(I) just kind of saw the pass come across. (The shots) came pretty hard.” Said Brind’Amour: “He made a big save on me at the end and that was the difference. I should’ve scored on that and we’d still be playing.” Despite outshooting the Flyers, Carolina remained winless against them in their past 14 meetings (0-11-3). Carter added an empty-net goal for the final margin. The Flyers improved to 3-0-0 on their longest

Connecticut’s Jerome Dyson fights for a rebound with Texas’ Damion James, left, and Gary Johnson during the second half of Saturday’s game in Storrs, Conn.

UConn upsets No. 1 Texas By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press Writers

STORRS, Conn. — Jerome Dyson scored a career-high 32 points and Connecticut overcame a 10-point second-half deficit to upset top-ranked Texas 88-74 on Saturday. It was the Longhorns’ second consecutive loss after winning their first 17 games. The Huskies (13-6) outscored Texas (17-2) 5432 in the second half and earned their first win over a ranked opponent this season in five attempts. Kemba Walker had 19 points and 10 assists, and Stanley Robinson added 17 points and 12 rebounds for UConn, which again was without coach Jim Calhoun, who missed his second game on a doctorordered leave of absence. The win likely will put the Huskies back into the Top 25 after they missed the poll for the first time in 36 weeks. It was their second straight victory after three consecutive losses. Damion James led Texas with 23 points and seven rebounds, and Avery Bradley added 15 points. UConn came into the game 1-6 all-time against the nation’s No. 1 team and had never before hosted a top-ranked team on campus. They had only one previous home game against a No. 1, losing to Kansas in 1997 in Hartford. Texas, which lost to Kansas State on Monday, controlled this game early and led 42-34 at the half. The Huskies committed their 17th turnover of the game on the second-half inbound pass and were

down 44-34 when Dyson sparked a UConn run. He made two steals, one of which he converted into a fast-break dunk to pull the Huskies to 44-41. A 13-0 run gave UConn a 58-52 lead. The Huskies tied the game at 52 on a free throw by Ater Majok with 12:52 to play, and the sellout crowd erupted when the Huskies took their first lead of the half when Dyson hit a pull-up jumper on their next possession. A reverse layup by Walker gave UConn a 10-point lead at 68-58, and his 25-foot 3-pointer as the shot clock was expiring made it 71-58 with 6:11 left. Dyson extended the lead to 15 with another 3-pointer with 4:55 left. Dyson, whose previous career high had been 27, scored 18 in the second half. Walker had 17 after intermission. Texas nibbled away at the lead, cutting it to 11 late. But Connecticut, which had been shooting 67 percent from the foul line, was 26 of 37 in this one — and hit enough down the stretch to win. The Longhorns jumped out to an early 20-11 lead, capitalizing on nine UConn turnovers and the shooting of James, who had nine early points. UConn hit five of its first six shots and outrebounded Texas 5-0 to start the game, but needed a 9-0 run to tie it. The Longhorns kept coming in waves, using 12 players in the first half, eight of whom scored. They forced 16 UConn turnovers before intermission — but the Huskies had just four after that.

Cable has been talking with Davis about his job since the season ended Jan. 3. Cable went 5-11 in his first full season as Raiders coach. He is 9-19 since replacing Lane Kiffin early in the 2008 season, leading the Raiders to their NFLworst seventh straight season with at least 11 losses. Cable has strong support among the players, who are hoping for some continuity after the team had five coaches in the

past seven seasons. The Raiders showed some progress last season, beating playoff teams Cincinnati and Philadelphia and winning road games in December against Pittsburgh and Denver. But Oakland also lost to last-place teams in Kansas City, Cleveland and Washington. The Raiders scored only 17 touchdowns in 16 games as former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell struggled before being benched midway through his third season.

homestand of the year, with six games in 12 days at the Wachovia Center. Carolina goalie Manny Legace, who gave starter Cam Ward a rest after 17 straight starts, lasted 6:36 before leaving with an eye injury related to a recent bout with conjunctivitis. Legace stopped six of seven shots. Ward finished with 20 saves. Carcillo stripped the puck from Joni Pitkanen at the blue line, then beat Legace with a forehand-tobackhand move at 3:05 in the first, giving the Flyers

the first goal scored in 14 of their past 15 games, including 12 in the first period. Staal tied it with 59.7 seconds left in the first, taking a cross-ice pass from Jussi Jokinen and firing a one-timer past Emery. It was only the fourth game in the past 15 that Philadelphia has allowed a first-period goal. Pronger scored on a power play 14:11 into the second before Carter had his first goal with just over four minutes remaining in the second.

“We played terrible defense,” Wolfpack guard Javier Gonzalez said. “We weren’t working hard enough. We weren’t rebounding. They just played harder than us. They outhustled us, got a lot of offensive rebounds and got to every loose ball.” Milbourne scored 10 points and reserve Cliff Tucker had nine to help Maryland take a 41-33 halftime lead. N.C. State led 8-7

before Eric Hayes and Tucker each contributed 3-pointers to a 13-2 spurt that put the Terrapins ahead for good. “I just feel like they came out and punched us first, like we hit Duke first,” Smith said. “We didn’t have the energy to fight back.” Vasquez didn’t take his first shot until just over 13 minutes had been played. His first field goal, with 3:47 left in the half,

made it 31-23. “Greivis Vasquez is really showing his maturity in the game, allowing the game to come to him,” Williams said. “There wasn’t much there for him in the first half, but he kept the ball moving and we were able to score and get the lead.” Said Vasquez: “I was just trying to get everybody involved; be a good leader, a good point guard. In the second half, my mentality was a little

different.” After a 10-4 run by N.C. State cut the gap to four points, Hayes closed the half with four straight free throws. The Terrapins finished 24-for-33 at the line. The Wolfpack went 10-for-16. “They were more aggressive,” Lowe said. “Thirty-three free throws to 16 free throws. They were active inside and took the ball to the basket. That was a major factor.”

team had to wait nearly an hour for Orange’s squad to arrive. OHS apparently thought that game was to start at 7 p.m., when SVHS had it scheduled for 6 p.m. I don’t know where the blame lies there, but I’m sure there’s a little to spread around. While I won’t fault an individual party, that doesn’t change the fact that Friday’s mistake was unfair to the players and fans of both schools. As members of a newly aligned conference, athletic directors and coaches owe it to their schools, athletes and fans to make doubly sure that schedules, loca-

tions and officials are intact for each event. Because the conference is new to everyone, everyone in turn needs to go the extra mile to make sure that what happened Friday night does not happen again. The players especially don’t deserve the wait. Had this been a Tuesday night, maybe some different decisions would have been made. But if not, you have Chapel Hill’s teams traveling to Southern, playing basketball until nearly 11 p.m. Then, they have to drive back home — on a school night. Five to $10 a ticket is pricey enough considering

the state of our economy. Making fans sit in uncomfortable bleachers for an extra two hours won’t help you sell out your home games. Those who stuck it out at SVHS Friday night deserve to know that those in charge will make every effort to be sure games start reasonably close to their scheduled times. These miscommunications that occurred should not obscure what happened Friday night, however. The Raiders and Lady Raiders were solid in victory. The girls had a total team scoring effort for the first time this season, and the

boys rebounded from a disappointing conference loss with a resounding and impressive win. Things are looking good right now for the Runnin’ Raiders programs, at a crucial part of their respective seasons. Nothing could set the stage better for a big Tuesday night at Northern Vance, when the Henderson schools will collide in big conference matchups. If all goes according to plan, the girls should start at 6 p.m. with the boys following at 7:30 p.m.

CANES, from page 1B Sergei Samsonov flung a pass to Brind’Amour, who easily scored into the open goal. “I felt bad because I kind of gave them some life there, just fanning the puck,” Emery said. “You know we got a lead and we deserve to keep it.” Carolina had an opportunity to tie it late in the game but Emery came out of the crease to smother Brind’Amour’s power-play attempt. “I just kind of slid across, I didn’t know if there was someone or not,” Emery

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PACK, from page 1B and never caught up in their sixth straight loss to Maryland. N.C. State coach Sidney Lowe refused to blame the defeat on a letdown following the emotional victory over Duke. “I hope not. I don’t want to use that as an excuse,” he said. “Beating Duke is certainly big, but coming in here and beating Maryland would have been huge. It’s a major task to come here and

beat them.” After Milbourne opened the second half with a layup to put the Terrapins up by 10, Vasquez followed with a 3-pointer that he punctuated with a little dance for the sellout crowd. Minutes later, Vasquez and Milbourne connected from beyond the arc to make it 59-41 with 13:54 remaining. The margin swelled to 22 points with 5 minutes left.

FIASCO, from page 1B which was clearly ready to play. A tough, but understandable decision. Some may point the finger at Rotolo for choosing to wait to play his boys’ game after the girls and leaving the 30-40-minute gap between the action. Rotolo and his team could have played near their regularly scheduled time of 7:30 p.m. and avoided making the fans wait. But, as anybody in the coaching profession will tell you, it’s not easy to get a team out of their routine. The Runnin’ Raider boys’ team is used to playing after the girls, and Southern

fans would probably want their team to have the best homecourt advantage in such a big game. Moreover, is it fair to force the girls — who’ve been eagerly anticipating their tip-off with a conference opponent — to wait to play their game until after 9 p.m.? Rotolo’s decision Friday, however controversial, is also understandable, but it’s one he shouldn’t have had to make. Friday was not the first time a Rotolo-coached team has been forced to sit and stew because of a scheduling error. At a home game in the fall, the Raider soccer

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

NC A&T pulls away from South Carolina St., 67-58 ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Tavarus Alston scored 18 points and North Carolina A&T pulled away late to defeat South Carolina State 67-58 on Saturday after losing a 12-point lead. The Aggies (6-13, 2-4 Mid-Eastern Athletic Con-

ference) closed the first half with a 15-6 run for a 36-27 lead, and Alston’s 3-pointer to start the second half increased the margin to 12. The Bulldogs (8-8, 2-3) battled back for a tie at 48 with 10:02 remaining after consecutive tip-ins by

Arsenio Williams. North Carolina A&T made its next five shots from the field, starting with Nic Simpson’s 3-pointer with 9:44 left that began a 15-3 run to make it 63-51 at the 3:50 mark. The Aggies made seven of their final eight

shots from the field. Dwane Joshua scored 12 points and Simpson 11 for the Aggles. Jason Flagler led South Carolina State with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Darnell Porter had 17 points and seven rebounds.

Parsons does it again: UF wins with buzzer-beater By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Chandler Parsons hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer, his second game-winning shot in three weeks, and Florida beat South Carolina 58-56 Saturday night. Parsons finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. He missed his first three 3s, but hit the only one that mattered. Devan Downey led the Gamecocks (11-8, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) with 36 points, one shy of his career high. Downey spun out of a double team and hit a short jumper to put South Carolina ahead 56-55 with 5.1 seconds remaining.

Erving Walker dribbled to the foul line and hit Parsons with a perfect pass. Parsons got both feet under him and stroked the 3 from the left wing. He ran across the court and got mobbed by his teammates. A similar celebration unfolded Jan. 3 at North Carolina State, when Parsons hit a 75-footer at the buzzer to lift Florida (14-5, 3-2) to a 62-61 victory. His latest one stunned the Gamecocks. Coach Darrin Horn put both hands on his head, and several players dropped to the floor in disbelief. It gave Florida a threegame winning streak and gave South Carolina a three-game losing streak. It also spoiled a brilliant

performance by Downey, who made 12 of 25 shots and was really the only offense the Gamecocks mustered. Downey scored the team’s final nine points, hitting a 3, two free throws, a jumper and then ending an impressive drive with a bucket that looked like it would be the gamewinner. Florida had other thoughts. Students chanted Parsons’ name as he left the court and gave him another ovation when he came back out to do a radio interview. Kenny Boynton led the Gators with 14 points and hit three huge free throws with 11 seconds remaining.

Ramon Galloway fouled Boynton on a shot from the wing, a poor decision considering Boynton is shooting 27 percent from behind the arc and missed his first five 3s in the game. Boynton, a freshman, calmly stepped to the line and hit all three to put Florida up 55-54. Boynton and Walker doubled Downey, who still managed to get the ball and then spun away from them on the other end and hit his short jumper. Boynton and Walker insisted Downey double dribbled. There was no call, though. Walker finished with 13 points, seven assists and five rebounds for the Gators. Alex Tyus had 12 points and nine boards.

Murray, Zheng advance to Aussie Open quarterfinals

point with an angled volley and Bondarenko slammed her racket into the court. She put a backhand out next point to give Zheng the win. It was Zheng’s first straight sets win this week in Melbourne, where she and No. 16 Li Na set a record as the first two Chinese woman to reach the fourth round at the same major. Top-ranked Roger Federer and Australian hope Lleyton Hewitt both won Saturday to set up a meeting in the fourth round. The winner of that could meet Nikolay Davydenko in the quarterfinals. Sixthseeded Davydenko is on a 12-match winning streak, including wins over Federer and No. 2 Rafael Nadal. But he’ll have to get past 2009 semifinalist Fernando Verdasco to get a shot at Federer or Hewitt. Hewitt had to play only 12 games in 54 minutes to advance over Marcos Baghdatis, the 2006 finalist, who retired with a right shoulder injury after falling

behind 6-0, 4-2. Their last meeting at Melbourne Park was two years ago and significantly more dramatic, ending when Hewitt finally won at 4:34 a.m. Federer ousted Albert Montanes 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. He’s reached the semifinals or better at the last five Australian Opens, winning three of his record 15 Grand Slam titles in Melbourne, and is on a 14-match winning streak against Hewitt. Novak Djokovic, who is ranked No. 3 and beat Federer in the semifinals en route to the 2008 title, defeated Denis Istomin 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 and next plays Poland’s Lukasz Kubot. Kubot, who finished last year ranked No. 101, got a walkover when No. 20 Mikhail Youzhny withdrew with a wrist injury. Sixth-seeded Davydenko beat Argentina’s Juan Monaco 6-0, 6-3, 6-4 to set up the fourth-rounder against Verdasco, who advanced when Stefan Koubek retired because of a virus after losing the opening set 6-1. Davydenko hasn’t reached the final of a major and never gone past the quarterfinals in Australia, but is on the hottest streak. And although he doesn’t have a high public profile, he certainly hasn’t been sneaking up on players due to his titles at last year’s season-ending championships in London and the season-opening tournament in Doha. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, the 2008 runner-up, beat Tommy Haas to advance 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 7-5. Next for him is Nicolas Almagro of Spain, who beat Colombia’s Alejandro Falla 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. The Williams sisters moved a step closer to a semifinal meeting, with defending champion Serena beating No. 32 Carla Suarez Navarro 6-0, 6-3 and Venus advancing 6-1, 7-6 (4) over Australian wild-card entry Casey Dellacqua.

son, including nine in a row on the Tigers’ home floor. Duke got a measure of payback earlier this month, a 74-53 win over the Tigers at Cameron Indoor Stadium to open ACC play. In that one, Clemson was a miserable 5 of 30 in the opening half to fall behind 30-12. This time, both teams struggled to find offense early. The Blue Devils were 2 of 6 from 3-point range

and made just one of four foul shots. Clemson did even worse from the outside, going 1 of 6 behind the arc. While Booker was 5 of 7 in the half, his teammates were a combined 3 of 15. Each team committed 11 turnovers against lockdown pressure. Duke’s Smith hit a 3-pointer with 1:29 left in the period to tie things at

By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer

MELBOURNE, Australia — Andy Murray overcame big-serving John Isner 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday to set up a possible quarterfinal match against defending champion Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open. The 22-year-old Scot rated Isner’s serve among the best in the game, so he was delighted to wear down the American after a crucual service break in the eighth game of the second set. He fended off break points in the next game to serve out the set. “It’s tough. I had my coach serving at me from the service line this morning to try to get used to it,” Murray said of the 6-foot-9 Isner’s serve. “But once you get out there it’s kind of tricky.” Murray broke serve again in the seventh game of the third set when the American netted a forehand and then smashed his racket into the court in disgust. “It’s been good. I moved really well since the start of the tournament,” Murray said. “I didn’t drop a set yet ... not too much to complain about.” So far. Fifth-seeded Murray faces a daunting quarterfinal as he attempts to win his first major title. Nadal was scheduled to play Ivo Karlovic in the following match at Rod Laver Arena — the winner meeting Murray in the next round. The loss was Isner’s first of the year, which started with his first career ATP title at Auckland 10 days ago. Zheng Jie set another national mark by becoming the first Chinese player to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals when she beat Alona Bondarenko 7-6 (6), 6-4. The 26-year-old Zheng

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Britain’s Andy Murray returns to John Isner of the U.S. during their men’s singles fourth round match at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia Sunday. had already matched her own previous best run at Melbourne Park by reaching the fourth round, but is still a win away from equaling her best performance at a Grand Slam tournament. She made a stunning charge to the Wimbledon semifinals in 2008, becoming only the second wild-card entry to reach the semis at a major and ousting then No. 1-ranked Ana Ivanovic along the way. No. 31-seeded Bondarenka had been on an eight-match winning streak after a title run at Hobart last week, which included a quarterfinal win over Zheng. Zheng was more steadfast in the tiebreaker after the pair traded three service breaks in the opening set. Bondarenka held for a 4-3 lead in the second, but Zheng won the last three games after holding a lengthy service game to level it and breaking player from Ukraine at love in the next. Zheng earned match

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Charlotte’s DeSagana Diop blocks a shot by Orlando’s Vince Carter in the second half of the Magic’s 106-95 win in Charlotte Saturday.

Nelson rescues Magic in OT win over Bobcats By MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer

CHARLOTTE — The way it turned out, blowing a big lead, missing a key free throw and allowing the tying layup was just what the Orlando Magic needed. When overtime arrived, the Magic looked a lot like that hard-to-beat team of last season. They sent a little message to the once-surging Charlotte Bobcats, too. Jameer Nelson scored six of his 21 points after regulation, Vince Carter also scored 21 and helped shut down Gerald Wallace, and the Magic beat the Bobcats 106-95 on Saturday night for their third straight victory. “I would have rather closed it out in the fourth quarter and finished better than we did,” Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. “But in retrospect, now after the game, that was a great game for us to have. “We hadn’t been to overtime all year. We sort of got a second chance.” After Stephen Jackson’s layup with 1.2 seconds left in regulation completed Charlotte’s comeback from a 16-point third-quarter deficit, Nelson hit a jumper, two free throws and a runner in an 11-0 run to start OT. It put a quick end to Charlotte’s nine-game home winning streak. And while the rest of the NBA is 3-18 in Charlotte, the Magic are 2-0. D.J. Augustin scored 22 points for Charlotte, which starts a six-game West Coast trip on a two-game losing streak and back at .500 after its impressive start to the month. “Nice comeback, but it wasn’t enough,” Jackson said. “We needed to win this game.” With Carter looking stronger as he recovers from a shoulder injury and with Dwight Howard grabbing 20 rebounds and blocking seven shots, don’t count out the Magic in the Eastern Conference just yet despite an ugly stretch of seven losses in nine games earlier this month. “In the overtime, that’s

the best 5 minutes of defense we’ve played all year,” Van Gundy said. “A lot of times people just miss shots, it’s not really our defense. I thought in the overtime it was our defense. I thought they had trouble even getting a good look at the basket.” Wallace did all game. Hounded by Carter and Rashard Lewis, the AllStar candidate missed his first seven shots. He ended with nine points on 2-of-11 shooting. Jackson shot 6-for-18 and scored 15. It was Augustin who led Charlotte’s comeback with three key 3-pointers to set up a frantic final minute of regulation. Raymond Felton, playing on a sore ankle, buried a 3 with 7.8 seconds left before Carter was fouled. He hit only one free throw to give Orlando a 92-90 lead before Charlotte called timeout and moved the ball to the frontcourt with 6.9 seconds left. Felton then drove to the basket and at the last moment handed off to Jackson, whose rushed, two-handed layup went straight in without hitting the glass. The Bobcats then missed their first six shots of overtime and were outscored 14-3. “We had some bad matchups in overtime and they did a great job,” Charlotte coach Larry Brown said. “Jameer got them started.” It was NASCAR night, with several drivers helping the Bobcats collect money to help the Haiti earthquake relief efforts. Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson was honored at halftime, and the Bobcats wore their road blue uniforms with a checkered flag stripe down each side. They quickly fell a lap down. Orlando led by as many as nine points in the second quarter behind Carter’s hot shooting and nifty drives. But his most impressive performance may have been on defense. Carter used his long arms to disrupt Wallace from the outside and was able to cut off his driving lanes.

DUKE, from page 1B Clemson lost its second straight to a ranked ACC opponent after falling at Georgia Tech this past Tuesday. Clemson fans were ready for this one, even if their team wasn’t. ESPN College GameDay broadcast from Littlejohn and about 4,000 orange-clad early risers turned out 10 hours before tip-off. A sign in the crowd before game-

time summed up the mood: “Breathe if you hate Duke.” After all, many in the crowd were still jacked up from the Blue Devils’ last visit — the 27-point Clemson victory here last winter was Duke’s most lopsided defeat since the 1990 national championship loss to UNLV. Before losing here last season, though, Duke had won 22 straight over Clem-

23. Clemson did its part to keep the atmosphere going. One of the Tigers all-time greats, center Larry Nance was introduced during a timeout. Football star C.J. Spiller got an award at halftime, telling the cheering crowd to help the Tigers pull out a victory in the second half. The Blue Devils avoided their first 0-4 slide on

the road since 1981-82, although they’re 4-0 this season at neutral sites. Before the game, Clemson held a moment of silence for Gaines Adams, the former Tigers and 26-year-old Chicago Bears defensive end who died of an enlarged heart last Sunday. The Greenwood native was buried Friday after a funeral service about 20 minutes from campus.

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Orioles, Tejada headed toward reunion in Baltimore By DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles and Miguel Tejada are headed toward a reunion. This time, however, Tejada will play third base instead of shortstop. Tejada and the Orioles have agreed on a 1-year contract, pending a physical, the infielder confirmed Saturday. “I’ve reached a deal for one season and $6 million. I know it’s less than what I made last year, but the market has changed and

I feel happy to be able to play in the major leagues,” Tejada told The Associated Press in Santo Domingo during a phone interview from Miami. Tejada made more than $14 million with the Houston Astros in 2009, the final season of a six-year, $72 million contract he signed with the Orioles. Tejada played shortstop with the Orioles from 2004-07 before being traded to Houston for five players: outfielder Luke Scott, pitchers Troy Patton, Matt Albers and Dennis Sarfate, and third

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baseman Mike Costanzo. Cesar Izturis played deftly in the field at shortstop with Baltimore last year and is expected to retain his starting position in 2010. Tejada will be asked to play third base, a position that became vacant when the Orioles decided against bringing back Melvin Mora. “I’ll play in third base, which means a change in my career,” he said. “It’s like the beginning of a new career, but I’ll continue doing my same workout routine to be able continue my career.”

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Seg SegSegSegSeg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Alabama A&M 70, Southern U. 63 Seg Seg Seg Seg On Ssn PtsSsn Pts SsnWin Hcp Scr Ssn Ssn Ssn Ssn On OnPts Pts Win Hcp Scr SsnSsn OnPtsPlace Pts Win Ssn Hcp Scr Ssn Ssn Ssn Ssn Pts Pts HcpName Scr TmWinTeam Lane SsnWonSsn Lost Pct Total Total HGS Alabama HSS HGH St. HSH69, Alcorn St. 62 Team Name Lane Lane WonLane Pct Total HGS HSS Place Team Lost Pct HGS Total Total HGS HSS HGH HSH Place TmTmTeam NameName WonLostLostWon Pct Total Total Total HSS HGH HGH HSH HSH 1 1 EC TERRY'S ANGELS 11 8.0 0.0 100% 4795 3274 628 Appalachian 1773 886 2562St. 87, W. Carolina 74 1 1 1 EC TERRY'S ANGELS 11 8.0 11 8.0 0.0 0.0 100% 4795 3274 1773 8866.0 2562 EC TERRY'S 11ANGELS 4795 3274 628 628 886 1 ANGELS EC TERRY'S 8.0 0.0 100% 4795 3274 6282.02562 1773 2 100% 6 LADY MARTIANS 10 1773 75% 886 4975 2562 3538 645 1835 892 2570 Austin Peay 66, Jacksonville St. 64, OT 6 LADY MARTIANS 10 6.0 10 6.0 2.0 2.0 75% 4975 1835 8926.0 2570 LADY2 2MARTIANS 10 75% 4975 3538 645 645 892 6 LADY MARTIANS 2.0 UP 3538 75% 4975 3538 6452.02570 1835 3 6.0 2 HEADS 8 1835 75% 892 4800 2570 2868 568 1517 900 2538 3 3 UP 2 HEADS UP UP 8 8 6.0 6.0 75% 4800 1517 9004.0 2538 HEADS 75% 2868 568 568 900 2 HEADS 8 2.0 2.0 2.0 75% 4800 2868 5684.02538 1517 4 6.0 3 THE4800 LUNCH2868 BUNCH 7 1517 50% 900 4954 2538 3466 654 Belmont 1807 883 100, 2530 ETSU 89 4 3 THE LUNCH BUNCH 7 4.0 4.0 50% 4954 3466 654 1807 883 2530 THE LUNCH 7 4.0 7 4.0 5 4.0 50% 4954 3466 4954 65412 1807 4 CAROLINA 38% 883 4887 2530 3351 673 Bethel, 1769 929 2537 69, Lyon 55 4 3BUNCH THE LUNCH BUNCH 4.0 LANES 50% 34663.0 883 6545.02530 1807 Tenn. 5 4 CAROLINA LANES 12 3.0 5.0 38% 4887EXXON 3351 673 1769 9293.0 2537 5.0 38% 4849 3301 644 1817 911 2618 8 FOGG'S CAROLINA LANES 12 3.0 12 5.0 6 3.0 38% 4887 3351 4887 673 6 1769 929 2537 5 4 CAROLINA LANES 5.0 38% 3351 673 1769 929 2537 57, Hampton 52 6 8 FOGG'S EXXON 6 3.0 5.0 38% 4849 3301 644 1817 9111.0 2618 7.0 13% 4710 3360 722 Bethune-Cookman 7 3.0 5 THE4849 SKATEEUM 5 1817 1868 950 2552 FOGG'S EXXON 6 3.0 1.0 38% 3301 722 644 911 8 FOGG'S EXXON 6 5.0 7.0 5.0 38% 4849 3301 644 2618 1817 911 2618 7 6 5 THE SKATEEUM 5 13% 4710 3360 1868 950 2552 Berea 74 8 13% 7 JACHIN 9 1.0 950 7.02552 13% 4604 3038 645 Brescia 1704 90879, 2503 THE 8SKATEEUM 5 4710 3360 645 722 7 7 JACHIN 5 THE SKATEEUM 5 7.0 7.0 1.013% 7.0 3038 13% 4710 3360 722 1868 950 2552 9 1.0 1.0 4604 17041868 908 2503

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Campbell 86, Lipscomb 82 908 2503 Carson-Newman 66, Lenoir-Rhyne 61 Weekly Individual Achievements Christian Brothers 71, Henderson St. 56 Weekly Individual Achievements HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH HIGH GAME HANDICAP SERIES83, HANDICAP Christopher HIGH Newport Methodist 65 Weekly Individual Achievements Weekly Individual Achievements HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH HIGH GAME HANDICAP HIGH SERIES HANDICAP 197 Cynthia Reavis 537 Cynthia Reavis 242 Marie Ayscue Marie Ayscue Clark Atlanta 657 63, Stillman 62 197 Cynthia Reavis 537 Cynthia Reavis 242 Marie Ayscue499 Lois Blue 657 Marie Ayscue237 Cynthia Reavis 189 Nita Tooles 657 Cynthia Reavis HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES HIGH SCRATCH HIGH GAME HANDICAP HIGH SERIES HANDICAP HANDICAP HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH GAME HANDICAP 189 Nita Tooles 499 Lois BlueSERIES SCRATCH 237 Cynthia Reavis 657 Cynthia Reavis HIGH SERIES Coastal Carolina Charleston Southern 56 Blue 242 Marie Ayscue 491 Nita Tooles 234 Ayscue Lois 656 64, Ida Howard 197 Cynthia 197 Reavis 537 Cynthia 537 Reavis 185 Lois 657 Marie Reavis 242 Marie Ayscue 657Blue Marie Ayscue 185 LoisCynthia Blue Reavis 491 Nita ToolesCynthia 234 Lois Blue 656 Ida Howard 181 Blue Helen Taylor237 Cynthia 237 475 Tammy Wells 232 Jean DunnCynthia Jean Dunn Davidson 91,648 Georgia Southern 87 189 Nita Tooles 499 Lois 657DunnCynthia Reavis 189 Helen NitaTaylor Tooles 499 Wells Lois Cynthia Reavis 657 Reavis 181 475 Blue Tammy 232 Jean Dunn Reavis 648 Jean 176 Ilean Mattocks 473 Helen Taylor 232 Ida Howard 646 Lois Blue 185 Lois Blue 491 Nita 234 IdaLois Blue234 656 185 Ilean Lois Blue 491TaylorNita Tooles Lois Blue646 Lois 656 Ida Howard 176 Mattocks 473 Tooles Helen 232 Howard Blue Ida Howard Elon 83, Chattanooga 80 181 Helen Taylor 648 Jean Dunn 181 Helen Taylor 475 Tammy Wells 475 Tammy Wells 232 Jean Dunn 232 Jean Dunn 648 Jean Dunn Weekly Team AchievementsFaulkner 73, Brewton-Parker 64 Weekly Team 176 Ilean Mattocks 232 Ida Howard 646 Lois Blue646 Lois Blue 176 Ilean Mattocks 473 Helen Taylor 473 Helen TaylorAchievements 232 Ida Howard Fla. International 96, Ark.-Little HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH HIGH GAME HANDICAP HIGH SERIES HANDICAP Rock 81 HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH HIGH GAME HANDICAP HIGH SERIES HANDICAP 636 LADY MARTIANS 1809 LADY MARTIANS 875 LADY MARTIANS 2526 LADY MARTIANS Weekly Team Achievements Florida 58, South Carolina 56 Weekly Team Achievements 636 LADY MARTIANS 1809 LADY MARTIANS 875 LADY MARTIANS 2526 LADY MARTIANS 614 FOGG'S EXXON 1751 THE LUNCH BUNCH 872 FOGG'S EXXON 2492 THE LUNCH BUNCH Florida A&M2460 72, HEADS Howard 65 614 FOGG'S 1751 THE LUNCH BUNCHSCRATCH 872 FOGG'S 2492 THE LUNCH BUNCHHIGH HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH HIGH GAMEEXXON HANDICAP HIGH SERIES HANDICAP HIGH GAMEEXXON SCRATCH HIGH SERIES HIGH GAME HANDICAP SERIES HANDICAP 614 THE LUNCH BUNCH 1733 THE SKATEEUM 862 HEADS UP UP 614 THE LUNCH BUNCH 1733 THE SKATEEUM 862 HEADS UP 1671 FOGG'S EXXON 2460 HEADS UP 861 THE LUNCHFlorida Atlantic 78, Arkansas St. 63 602 MARTIANS THE SKATEEUM BUNCH 636 LADY MARTIANS 1809 LADY MARTIANS 875 THE LADY MARTIANS 2526 LADY MARTIANS 636THE LADY MARTIANS 1809 EXXON LADY 875 LADY MARTIANS 2526 LADY MARTIANS2457 CAROLINA LANES 602 SKATEEUM 1671 FOGG'S 861 LUNCH1647 BUNCH 2457 CAROLINA LANES 573LUNCH EC TERRY'S ANGELS LANES 834LUNCH CAROLINA LANES 2445 FOGG'S EXXON Florida 76, Palm Beach Atlantic 60 614 FOGG'S 573 EXXON 1751 THE 872 FOGG'S LANES EXXON 2492 EXXON THE 614ECFOGG'S 1751 BUNCH THE BUNCH 872 CAROLINA FOGG'S2445 EXXON 2492 BUNCH THE LUNCHSouthern BUNCH TERRY'S EXXON ANGELS 1647 LUNCH CAROLINA LANES 834 CAROLINA FOGG'S 614 THE LUNCH 1733 THE SKATEEUM 2460 HEADS 2460 UP HEADS 614 BUNCH THE LUNCH BUNCH 1733 THE SKATEEUM862 HEADS UP 862 HEADS UP UP Marion 83, Flagler 51 Francis Season To Date Individual Achievements 602 THE SKATEEUM 1671 FOGG'S EXXON 861 THE LUNCH BUNCH 2457 CAROLINA LANES 602 THE SKATEEUM 1671ToFOGG'S EXXON 861 THE LUNCH BUNCH 2457 CAROLINA LANES Season Date Individual Achievements Freed-Hardeman 79, Mid-Continent 70 573 EC TERRY'S 1647 CAROLINA 834 CAROLINA LANES 2445 FOGG'S EXXON 573 ANGELS EC TERRY'S ANGELS 1647LANES CAROLINA LANES 834 CAROLINA LANES 2445 FOGG'S EXXON HIGH GAME HANDICAP HIGH AVERAGE HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH Georgetown, Ky. 99, WVU Tech 60 HIGH AVERAGE HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH 161 Cynthia Reavis 232 Nita Tooles HIGH GAME HANDICAP 552 Nita Tooles 278 Nita Tooles 161 Cynthia Reavis 232 Nita Tooles 158 Nita Tooles 552 Nita Tooles 227 Helen Taylor 278 Nita Tooles 542 Ilean Mattocks Georgia 78, Tennessee 63 272 Sarah Newton Season To Date Individual Achievements Season To Date Individual Achievements 158 Nita Tooles 227 Helen Taylor 542 Ilean Mattocks215 Ilean 272 Sarah Newton538 Cynthia Reavis 157 Ilean Mattocks Mattocks 271 Helen Taylor More 85 157 Ilean Mattocks 215 Ilean Mattocks157 Helen Taylor 538 Cynthia Reavis214 Ruth Bradley271 Helen Taylor 534 Helen TaylorGrove City 96,269Thomas Clara Foster HIGH AVERAGE HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH HIGH GAME HANDICAP HIGH AVERAGE HIGH GAME SCRATCH SERIES SCRATCH HIGH GAME HANDICAP268 Maryann 157 Helen Taylor 214 Ruth Bradley 269 Clara Foster Hampden-Sydney 73, Washington & Lee 66 153 Ruth Bradley534 Helen TaylorHIGH 213 Cynthia Reavis 522 Irene Turner Venable 161 Cynthia Reavis 552 Nita Tooles 278 Nita Tooles 153 BradleyReavis 232 Nita 213Tooles Cynthia 522 Irene Turner 268 Maryann Venable 161Ruth Cynthia 232Reavis Nita Tooles 552 Nita Tooles 278 Nita Tooles 152 Lois Blue Hiwassee 111, Fisk 103 152 BlueTooles 158 Nita Tooles 227 Helen Taylor 542 Ilean Mattocks 158Lois Nita 227 Helen Taylor 542 Ilean Mattocks 272 Sarah Newton 272 Sarah Newton HIGH SERIES HANDICAP Jackson 157 Ilean Mattocks 157SERIES IleanHANDICAP Mattocks 215 Ilean Mattocks 215 Ilean Mattocks 538 Cynthia Reavis 538 Cynthia Reavis 271 Helen Taylor 271 Helen Taylor St. 75, Grambling St. 59 HIGH 744 Clara Foster 157 Helen Taylor 214 Ruth Bradley 534 Helen Taylor 269 Clara Foster 157Clara Helen Taylor 214 Ruth 534 Helen Taylor 269 Clara Foster 744 Foster Jacksonville 65, S.C.-Upstate 52 720Bradley Irene Turner 720 Turner 153 Ruth Bradley 213 Cynthia Reavis 268 Maryann Venable 153Irene Ruth Bradley 213 Cynthia 522 Irene Turner 268 Maryann Venable 709 IdaReavis Howard 522 Irene Turner Kentucky 101, Arkansas 70 Howard 152 Lois Blue709 152IdaLois Blue 706 Maryann Venable 706 Maryann Venable Lee 74, Emmanuel, Ga. 72 704 Helen Harris HIGH SERIES HIGH HANDICAP SERIES 704 Helen Harris HANDICAP Liberty 60, Radford 55 744 Clara Foster 744 Clara Foster Season To Date Team Achievements Season To Date Team Achievements 720 Irene Turner 720 Irene Turner Lindsey Wilson 76, Cumberlands 73 HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH HIGH GAME HANDICAP HIGH SERIES HANDICAP 709 Ida Howard 709 Ida Howard HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH HIGH GAME HANDICAP HIGH SERIES HANDICAP Louisiana-Lafayette 69, Troy 54 706 Maryann Venable 706 Maryann Venable 722 THE SKATEEUM 1868 THE SKATEEUM 950 THE SKATEEUM 2618 FOGG'S EXXON 722 SKATEEUM 1868 THE SKATEEUM 950 THE SKATEEUM 2618 FOGG'S EXXON Louisiana-Monroe 48,MARTIANS New Orleans 47 704 Helen Harris 704THE Helen Harris 673 CAROLINA LANES 1835 LADY MARTIANS 929 CAROLINA LANES 2570 LADY 673 CAROLINA LANES 1835 LADY MARTIANS 929 CAROLINA LANES 2570 LADY MARTIANS 654 THE LUNCH BUNCH 1817 FOGG'S EXXON 911 FOGG'S EXXON 2562 EC TERRY'S Loyola, N.O. 82, Dillard 77ANGELS 654 THE LUNCH BUNCH 1817 FOGG'S EXXON 911Achievements FOGG'S EXXON EC TERRY'S ANGELS Season To Date Team Season To Date Team 645 JACHIN 1807Achievements THE LUNCH2562 BUNCH 908 JACHIN 2552 THE SKATEEUM Mars Hill 96,2538 Lincoln Memorial 92 645 JACHIN 1807 THE LUNCH BUNCH 908 JACHIN 2552 THE SKATEEUM 645 LADY MARTIANS 1773 EC TERRY'S ANGELS 900 HEADS UP HEADS UP HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH HIGH GAMEUP HANDICAP HIGHUP SERIES HIGH HANDICAP 645 LADY MARTIANS 1773 ECHIGH TERRY'S ANGELS 900 HEADS 2538 HEADS HIGH GAME SCRATCH SERIES SCRATCH HIGH GAME HANDICAP SERIES MartinHANDICAP Methodist 84, Cumberland, Tenn. 71 644 FOGG'S EXXON 644 FOGG'S EXXON LANES 722 THE SKATEEUM 1868 THE SKATEEUM 950 THE SKATEEUM 2618 FOGG'S2618 EXXON CAROLINA LANES 722 THE SKATEEUM 1868CAROLINA THE SKATEEUM 950 THE SKATEEUM FOGG'S EXXON Maryland 88, N.C. State 64 673 CAROLINA LANES 1835 LADY MARTIANS 929 CAROLINA LANES 2570 LADY MARTIANS 673 CAROLINA LANES 1835 LADY MARTIANS 929 CAROLINA LANES 2570 LADY MARTIANS League #401 THURS SECURE HORIZON'S SENIORS League #301 OTEY BARNETT LEAGUE Marymount, Va. 77, Gallaudet 69 654 THE LUNCH 1817 FOGG'S1817 EXXON 911 FOGG'S EXXON 2562 EC TERRY'S ANGELS CAROLINA LANES CAROLINA LANES 654BUNCH THE LUNCH BUNCH FOGG'S EXXON 911 FOGG'S EXXON 2562 EC TERRY'S ANGELS 19 01/26/2010 Meeting: 21Meeting: 01/20/2010 9:30:00 AM1:15:00 PM Maryville, Tenn. 102, Huntingdon 65 645 JACHIN 645League 1807 THE LUNCH BUNCH 908 JACHIN 2552 THE SKATEEUM JACHIN 1807 THE LUNCH BUNCH 908SENIORS JACHIN HORIZON'S 2552 THE SKATEEUM League #401 THURS SECURE SENIORS League #401 THURS SECURE HORIZON'S No. 401, THURS. SECURE HORIZON’S SENIORS McDaniel 645 LADY MARTIANS 1773 EC TERRY'S ANGELS 9001:15:00 HEADS 2538 Meeting: 19 01/26/2010 PM HEADS UP Meeting: 19 01/26/2010 PMUP 645 LADY MARTIANS 1773 EC TERRY'S ANGELS 900 HEADS UP1:15:00 2538 HEADS UP 73, Washington, Md. 70, OT Team Standings 644 FOGG'S EXXON Team Standings Md.-Eastern Shore 70, Coppin St. 62 644 FOGG'S EXXON Memphis 92, Houston 77 Team Standings Seg Seg SegStandings Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Team Pts Win Scr Ssn Seg Ssn Ssn Ssn On Pts On Pts Seg Win Hcp Scr Ssn Ssn Ssn Middle Tennessee 84, W. Kentucky 74 Seg Ssn Seg Seg Seg Seg Pts Seg Seg Seg Hcp Place Tm Team NameLane Won Lost Pct Total HGSScrHSH HSSSsn HGH HSH Ssn Pts Win Ssn Ssn On PtsLostPts HcpOnTotal Scr PtsSsn Ssn Total Ssn Hcp Ssn Place Tm Team Name WonLane PctWin Total HGS HSS HGH Mississippi 73, LSU 63 Place Name WonHGS Lost Place Tm Team Name Lane Tm Won Lost Pct Total HSS Pct HGH Total HSH Total HGS HSS HGH HSH 1 12 ANGELS 3 GALS & A HOOTER 4Team 12.0 2.0LaneTotal 86% 5195 3428 659 1733 930 2603 1 1 EC TERRY'S 11 8.0 0.0 100% 4795 3274 628 1773 886 2562 14 12 12.0 A HOOTER 2.0 3609 86% 1733 2563 930 2603 Morehead St. 69, E. Kentucky 53 3 GALS & A HOOTER 86% 4.0 51954 71% 342812.0659 1733 930 5195 2603 2 1 812 TODDLERS 63 GALS &2.0 10.0 4956 688 3428 1888659 913 2 6 LADY MARTIANS 2.0 4.0 75% 3538 892 3609 2570688 1888 913 2563 266.0 8 10.0 TODDLERS 10.0688 645 4.0 1835 71% 2 8 TODDLERS 10 71% 4975 49566 3609 1888 913 4956 2563 3 5 CHARLIE YOU'RE UP3 7 9.0 UP 5.0 7 64%9.0 4871 3212 626 1788626 915 2658 Morgan St. 72, Delaware St. 62 YOU'RE 5.0 1517 64% 3 5 CHARLIE YOU'RE8 UP 76.0 5 CHARLIE 9.0 2.0 5.0 64% 4800 4871 3212 1788 915 4871 2658 3 2 HEADS UP 75% 2868626568 900 3212 2538 1788 915 2658 4 4 11 BOB CATS 5 9.0 5.0 64% 4795 3049 615 1764 912 2553 45 5.0 64% BOB CATS 9.0 CATS 64% 47955 3049 9.0615 1764 912 4795 2553 3049 615 1764 912 2553 Mount Olive 90, Lees-McRae 73 4 3 THE LUNCH 7 4.0 1 9BOB 4.0 5.09.0 50% 4954 64% 3466 4745 654 1807 883 2530 867 2477 5 5 66BUNCH INTIMIDATORS 616 3287 1733 59 6 INTIMIDATORS 5.0 3287 64% 616 1733 867 2477 INTIMIDATORS 9.0 5.0 64% 5.0 47459 3287 9.0616 1733 867 4745 2477 N. Carolina A&T 67, S. Carolina St. 58 5 4 CAROLINA 12 38% 3351 673 929 2537646 905 63.0 410BAMS 10 50% 7.0646 7.0 1769 50% 1772 2549 905 2549 4 BAMS BAMS 10 7.0 5.0 7.07.0 50% 4887 4976 3440 1772 905 4976 2549 6 6 4LANES 7.0 4976 3440 646 3440 1772 7 3 50-50's 11 7.0 7.0 50% 4891 3364 650 1741 923 2511 6 8 FOGG'S EXXON 6 3.0 5.0 38% 4849 3301 644 1817 911 2618 50-50's 11 7.07.0 50% 7.0 4891 50% 3364 650 1741 3364 923 2511 7 7 33 50-50's 117.0 4891 650 1741 923 2511 N. Kentucky 74, Bellarmine 69 811.0 11 WALTER'S FOUR 7.0625 722 7.0 1868 50% 1726 914 2581 WALTER'S FOUR 50% 4710 48631 50% 3330 1726 914 4863 2581 7 5 THE SKATEEUM 5 13% 3360 950 2552625 914 8 8 1111 WALTER'S FOUR 17.0 7.0 7.07.0 7.0 4863 3330 625 3330 1726 2581 Newberry 94, Catawba 88, 2OT 9 2 BUBBA'S BABES 12 3139 5.0611 1724 9.0 36% 9 2 BUBBA'S BABES 12 5.0 9.0 36% 4951 916 4951 2639 3139 611 1724 916 2639 8 7 JACHIN 9 1.0 712AWESOME 7.0 9.05.0 13% 4604 3038 4951 645 1704 908 2503 916 2639 9 10 27 BUBBA'S BABES 9.0 36% 3139 611 1724 FOURSOME 9.0 36% AWESOME FOURSOME 102 5.0 36% 48732 3364 5.0634 1869 886 4873 2506 3364 634 1869 886 2506 Northwestern St. 99, Nicholls St. 98, 2OT 10 11 710 AWESOME FOURSOME 4873 634 2892 1869594 886 118 10 2STRIKERS 12.0 14% 1641 2506 898 2553 STRIKERS 2.0 12.05.0 14% 9.0 47258 36% 2892 2.0594 1641 3364 898 4725 2553 11 12 109 STRIKERS 2.0 14% 12.0 4725 594 3154 1641630 898 123 9 8HONEY & NUTS 12.0 14% 1785 2553 897 2624 HONEY & NUTS 2.0 12.0 47113 14% 3154 2.0630 1785 2892 897 4711 2624 Old Dominion 58, William & Mary 55 12 9 HONEY & NUTS 3 2.0 12.0 14% 4711 3154 630 1785 897 2624 Oral Roberts 87, Centenary 56 Weekly Individual Weekly Individual Achievements Weekly Individual Achievements Achievements Reinhardt 75, Bryan 63 Weekly Achievements HIGH GAME GAME SCRATCH WOMEN Individual HIGH SERIES GAME SCRATCH MEN SCRATCH WOMEN HIGH SERIES SCRATCH MEN HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH WOMENSERIES HIGH SCRATCH MEN HIGH SCRATCH WOMEN HIGH HIGHSERIES SERIES SCRATCH MENHANDICAP HIGH GAME SCRATCH SCRATCH HIGH GAME HANDICAP HIGH SERIES 70, UNC Greensboro 67 188 Wayne Lois Blue 232 Sweet 485 BlueGoolsby 564 Samford James Goolsby 188 Lois Blue 232 Sweet 485 Wayne Lois Blue 564 Lois James 197 CynthiaHIGH Reavis 537 Cynthia Reavis 242 Marie Ayscue 657 MarieHIGH Ayscue WOMEN GAME MEN HIGH SERIES SCRATCH WOMEN SERIES SCRATCH 180 HIGH RachelVandervall Wessells SCRATCH223 Doug 469 Gregory 546 Savannah Charlie Davis St.MEN 180GAME RachelSCRATCH Wessells 223 Doug 469 HelenVandervall Gregory 546 Helen Charlie Davis 68, Longwood 66 189 Nita Tooles 499 Lois 237 Cynthia ReavisLois Blue 657 Reavis 188175 Lois Blue 232 Wayne Sweet 203 485 Goolsby 175Blue Helen Gregory Shuttleworth 463 Marrone Cynthia564 542James Ed Shuttleworth Helen Gregory 203 Ed Shuttleworth 463 Ed Linda Marrone 542 Linda Ed Shuttleworth Southern 167Tooles Antoinette Schrimpe 462 Schrimpe WayneDavis Sweet Miss. 68, East Carolina 53 Antoinette Schrimpe 197 James 462 James Antoinette Schrimpe 538 Antoinette Wayne Sweet 185 Lois Blue 491 Nita 234 LoisGoolsby Blue 656 Ida Howard 180167 Rachel Wessells 223 Goolsby Doug Vandervall197 469 Helen Gregory 546 538Charlie 166 Linda Marrone 196 Bubba Arrowood 447 Jane Foran 521 Bob Williams 166 Linda Marrone 196 Bubba Arrowood 447 Jane Foran 521 Bob Williams 175 Helen Gregory 475 Tammy 203 463 Linda Marrone 648 Jean Dunn 542 EdSt. Shuttleworth 181 Helen Taylor Wells Ed Shuttleworth232 Jean Dunn Thomas, Fla. 80, Embry-Riddle 70 HIGHGAME GAME HANDICAP WOMEN HIGH GAME HANDICAP HIGH HANDICAP WOMEN SERIES HANDICAP 167 Schrimpe 197HANDICAP JamesMEN Goolsby 462MEN Antoinette Schrimpe 538HIGHWayne Sweet MEN HIGH Antoinette GAME HANDICAP WOMEN HIGH HIGH HANDICAP WOMEN HIGHSERIES SERIES HANDICAP MEN 176 Ilean Mattocks 473 Helen Taylor 232SERIES Ida Howard 646 Lois Blue Tenn. Wesleyan 78, Covenant 64 260 Doug Patricia Crownover 733 Doug Vandervall PatriciaMarrone Crownover 284 733 Doug LindaVandervall Marrone 695 Linda DougMarrone Vandervall 166260 Linda 196 Vandervall Bubba Arrowood284 447 Jane Foran 521 695Bob Williams 256 Wayne Linda Marrone 271 Sweet 681 Foran 675 Tennessee Charlie Davis Tech 61, Tennessee St. 56 256 Linda Marrone 271 Sweet 681 Wayne Jane Foran 675 Jane Charlie Davis Weekly Team Achievements 248 HIGH Tena Norcross Sonny 674 673 Sonny Crownover MEN 248GAME Tena Norcross 246 Sonny Crownover 674 PatriciaCrownover Crownover 673 Patricia Sonny Crownover HIGH HANDICAP WOMEN GAME HANDICAP246 MEN HIGH SERIES HANDICAP WOMEN HIGH SERIES HANDICAP The Citadel 247 Sonny Rachel Wessells HicksSchrimpe 654 Schrimpe James Goolsby 70, Furman 60 Rachel Wessells 244 654 Sonny Antoinette 669 Antoinette James Goolsby 260247 Patricia Crownover 284 Hicks Doug Vandervall244 733 Linda Marrone 695 669Doug Vandervall HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES HIGH GAME HANDICAP 653 HIGH SERIES HANDICAP 244 SCRATCH Lois Arrowood Blue John Gregory Lois Blue 241 Bubba Arrowood 653 Bubba Lois Blue 657 Lois John Gregory 256244 Linda Marrone 271Blue Wayne Sweet 241 681 Jane Foran 675 657Charlie Davis UAB 61, Marshall 59 636 LADY MARTIANS 875 LADY MARTIANS 2526 LADY MARTIANS 248 Tena Norcross1809 LADY MARTIANS 246Weekly SonnyTeam Crownover 674 Patricia Crownover 673 Sonny Crownover Weekly Team Achievements UNC Asheville 99, Presbyterian 89 Achievements 614 FOGG'S EXXON 1751 THE LUNCH EXXONAntoinette Schrimpe 2492 THE LUNCH 247 Rachel Wessells 244 BUNCH Sonny Hicks 872 FOGG'S 654 669 BUNCH James Goolsby UNC Wilmington 67, James Madison 64 HIGH GAME SERIES SCRATCH HIGH GAME HANDICAP HIGH John SERIES HANDICAP HIGH GAMEBlue SCRATCH1733 THE HIGH SERIES SCRATCH HIGH HANDICAP SERIES HANDICAP 614 THE LUNCH BUNCH SKATEEUM 862GAME HEADS UP 2460 HEADS UP 244 Lois 241 SCRATCH Bubba Arrowood 653 Lois Blue 657 Gregory 688 TODDLERS 1888 923 50-50's 3UTEP GALS & 96, A HOOTER 688 TODDLERS 1888 923 TODDLERS 50-50's 3 GALS & A HOOTER UCF 59 602 THE SKATEEUM 1671 FOGG'S EXXON 861 THE LUNCH BUNCH 2592 2457 CAROLINA 2592 LANES 650 INTIMIDATORS 50-50's 1720 INTIMIDATORS 916 3TODDLERS GALS & A HOOTER 2563 TODDLERS 650 50-50's 1720 916 3 GALS & A HOOTER 2563 Weekly Team Achievements 573 EC TERRY'S624ANGELS 1647 CAROLINA LANES 834 CAROLINA LANES 2511 2445 FOGG'S EXXON Union, Ky. 80, Virginia-Wise 78 624 BAMS 3 GALS & A HOOTER 1719 913 TODDLERS 2511 50-50's 3 GALS & A HOOTER 1719 913 BAMS TODDLERS 50-50's 605 INTIMIDATORS 1716 3 GALS & A HOOTER 861 BOB CATS 2484 BAMS 605 INTIMIDATORS 1716 3 GALS & A HOOTER 861 BOB CATS 2484 BAMS HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH HIGH GAME HANDICAP HIGH SERIES VMIHANDICAP 94, High Point 91 Season To Date Individual Achievements 688 TODDLERS 1888 TODDLERS 923 50-50's 2592 3 GALS & A HOOTER Va. Wesleyan 77, Roanoke 63 Season To Date Individual Achievements Season To Date Individual Achievements 650 50-50's 1720 INTIMIDATORS 916 3 GALS & A HOOTER 2563 TODDLERS Vanderbilt 82, Auburn 74 HIGH AVERAGE HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH GAME HANDICAP 624 3 AVERAGE GALS & A HOOTER 1719 BAMS 913 TODDLERS 50-50's HIGH AVERAGE WOMEN HIGH AVERAGE MEN HIGH SCRATCH WOMEN HIGH GAME SCRATCH MEN HIGH WOMEN AVERAGE MEN HIGH GAME SCRATCH WOMEN HIGHGAME GAMEHIGH SCRATCH MEN2511 159 LilyShuttleworth Atkinson 177 Shuttleworth 204 Marrone Melvyn Owens Lily Atkinson Ed 204 Linda Marrone 266 Linda Melvyn Owens 161 Cynthia Reavis 232 Nita177 Tooles 552Ed Nita Tooles 278 Nita Tooles Virginia St. 80, Livingstone 79 605159INTIMIDATORS 1716 3 GALS & A HOOTER 861 BOB CATS 2484 266 BAMS 145Taylor Lois Blue 172 202 Little 172 Melvyn Owens 202 Carlies Little 242 Carlies James272 Goolsby 158 Nita Tooles 145 Lois Blue 227 Helen 542Melvyn IleanOwens Mattocks Sarah Newton242 James Goolsby Virginia 145 Bob HelenWilliams Gregory 167 Williams 200 Jackson 232 Wayne SweetTech 63, Boston College 62 145 Helen Gregory 167 200 Bob Jo Jackson 232 JoWayne Sweet 157 Ilean Mattocks 215 Ilean166 Mattocks 538James Cynthia ReavisAchievements 271 Helen Taylor 223 Doug Vandervall 143 Carlies Little 166 Goolsby 199 Atkinson 143 Carlies Little James Goolsby 199 Lily Atkinson 223 Lily Doug Vandervall Season To Date Individual Wake Forest 69, Virginia 57 157 Helen Taylor137 Antoinette Schrimpe 214 Ruth162 Bradley 534Wayne Helen Taylor 269 Clara Foster 220 Ed 137 Antoinette Schrimpe 162 Sweet 193 Gregory Shuttleworth Wayne Sweet 193 Helen Gregory 220 Helen Ed Shuttleworth 134 Rachel Wessells Rachel Wessells 213 Cynthia 153 Ruth Bradley Reavis Maryann Venable William CareyMEN 53, Xavier, NO 48 HIGH134AVERAGE WOMEN HIGH AVERAGE MEN 522 Irene Turner HIGH GAME SCRATCH 268 WOMEN HIGH GAME SCRATCH WOMEN HIGH GAME SERIESHANDICAP SCRATCH MEN HIGH HANDICAP WOMEN GAMEOwens HANDICAP MEN 152 Lois Blue 159 HIGH Lily SERIES SCRATCH WOMEN HIGH HIGHSERIES SERIES SCRATCH MEN HIGH HIGHGAME GAME HANDICAP MEN 266HIGH Atkinson 177SCRATCH Ed Shuttleworth 204 WOMEN Linda Marrone Melvyn Winston-Salem 82, Norfolk St. 70 545 Ed Carlies Little Shuttleworth 298 Marrone Melvyn Owens Carlies Little 620 Shuttleworth 298 Ed Linda Marrone202 Carlies Little 296 Linda Melvyn Owens 145545Lois Blue 172 Melvyn Owens 620 242 296 James Goolsby HIGH SERIES HANDICAP 525 Melvyn Lily Atkinson 606 Owens 273 Jackson 284 Doug Vandervall 525 Lily Atkinson 606 Owens 273 Melvyn Jo Jackson 284 JoDoug Vandervall Winthrop 145497Helen Gregory 167 Sweet Bob Williams 200 Jo Jackson 232 277 Wayne Sweet 65, Gardner-Webb 45 497 Wayne Lois Blue 565 263 James Goolsby Lois Blue 565 263 Wayne CarliesSweet Little 277 Carlies JamesLittle Goolsby 744 720 709 706 704

7 JACHIN

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4604 3038 4604 645 1704 7.0 13% 3038 908 645 2503 1704

Clara Foster 143493Carlies Little 166Gregory James Goolsby 564 199 Lily Atkinson 493 James Helen 260 Helen Gregory 564 Goolsby 260 James PatriciaGoolsby Crownover 275 Patricia CharlieCrownover Davis Irene Turner 137480Antoinette Schrimpe 162 Wayne Sweet 557 480 Bob Linda Marrone Williams 258 Glorius Linda Marrone 557 Williams 258 Bob Genny Glorius193 Helen Gregory 273 Genny Don Hansen Ida Howard 134 Rachel Wessells HIGH SERIES HANDICAP WOMEN HIGH HIGHSERIES SERIESHANDICAP HANDICAPWOMEN MEN HIGH SERIES HANDICAP MEN Maryann Venable 762 Bubba Linda Marrone 718 MEN Bubba Arrowood Linda Marrone 718 Arrowood HIGH 762 SERIES SCRATCH WOMEN HIGH SERIES SCRATCH HIGH GAME HANDICAP WOMEN Helen Harris 728 Walter Carlies Waverly Little 705 Walter Waverly 728 Carlies Little 705

223 275 Doug Vandervall Charlie Davis 220 273 Ed Don Shuttleworth Hansen

EAST

Albright 68, Lebanon Valley 63, OT HIGH GAME HANDICAP MEN 545 Carlies Little 620 Ed Shuttleworth 298 Linda Marrone 296 Melvyn Owens U. 71, Holy Cross 64 American 709 Charlie Sandy Mechalske 703 Charlie Davis 709 Sandy Mechalske 703 Davis 525692Lily Atkinson 606Glorius Melvyn Owens 696 Melvyn Owens273 Jo Jackson 284 Doug Vandervall 692 Melvyn Genny Genny Glorius 696 Owens Bethany,W.Va. 85, Westminster, Pa. 73 497692Lois Blue 565 Wayne Sweet 696 John Gregory 263 Carlies Little 277 James Goolsby 692 John Bettie Bawcum Bettie Bawcum 696 Gregory 689 Doug Helen Harris 695 Doug Vandervall 493689Helen 564Vandervall James Goolsby HIGH 260 Patricia Crownover 275 Charlie Davis Helen Gregory Harris 695 Bridgewater, Mass. 89, E. Mennonite 83 HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH GAME HANDICAP HIGH SERIES HANDICAP 480 Linda Marrone 557 Bob Williams 258 Genny Glorius 273 Don Hansen

Season To Date Team Achievements

722 673 654 645 645 644

Season To Date Team Achievements Season To Date Team950 Achievements THE SKATEEUM 1868 THE SKATEEUM THE SKATEEUM 2618 FOGG'S EXXONBrooklyn 78, Baruch 73 HIGH SERIES HANDICAP WOMEN HIGH SERIES HANDICAP MEN HIGHMARTIANS GAME SCRATCH SERIES SCRATCHLANES HIGH GAME HIGH SERIES HANDICAP HIGH GAME SCRATCH 1835 LADY HIGH SERIES HANDICAP SERIESHANDICAP HANDICAP CAROLINA LANES 929GAME CAROLINA 2570 LADY MARTIANS Bucknell 62, Colgate 61 762 Linda Marrone 718 SCRATCH Bubba ArrowoodHIGH 688 1888 TODDLERS 930 3 GALS & AYOU'RE HOOTER 2658 CHARLIE UP 688 TODDLERS 1888 TODDLERS 930 3 GALS & A HOOTER 2658 CHARLIE UP THE LUNCH 1817 FOGG'S EXXON 2562 EC TERRY'S ANGELS 728 BUNCH Carlies Little 705 Walter Waverly 911 FOGG'S EXXON CabriniYOU'RE 78, Immaculata 71 659 3 GALS &Charlie A FOURSOME HOOTER 923 50-50's 2639 BUBBA'S BABES 3 GALSMechalske & A HOOTER 1869 AWESOME 923 50-50's 2639 BUBBA'S 703 BUNCH Davis 1869 JACHIN 709659Sandy 1807 THE LUNCH 908AWESOME JACHINFOURSOME 2552BABES THE SKATEEUM Caldwell 93, Goldey Beacom 76 650 CHARLIE 50-50's 1788 UP 916 BUBBA'S 2624 HONEY & NUTS 650Genny 50-50'sGlorius 1788 YOU'RE Owens UP CAROLINA 916 CHARLIE BUBBA'S YOU'RE BABES 2624 HONEY &BABES NUTS LANES 692 696 Melvyn LADY MARTIANS 1773 EC1785 TERRY'S ANGELS 900HONEY HEADS UP UP 2538 HEADS UP 2603 3 GALS & A HOOTER 646 HONEY BAMS CAROLINA 1785 & NUTS 915 CHARLIE YOU'RE UP 646 BAMS & NUTS 915 CHARLIE YOU'RE 2603 3 GALS & A HOOTER LANES 692 Bettie Bawcum 696 John Gregory Centenary, N.J. 90, Phila. Biblical 76 FOGG'S EXXON League #402 THURSDAY NIGHT MIXED LEAGUE 689 Helen Harris

Charlotte 84, La Salle 82

Doug Vandervall League 695 #301 OTEY BARNETT LEAGUE Meeting: 19 01/28/2010 6:30:00 PM

CAROLINA LANES Meeting: 21 01/20/2010 9:30:00 AM Season To Date Team Achievements

Clarion 76, Slippery Rock 73 CAROLINA LANES League #402 THURSDAY NIGHT MIXED LEAGUE League No. 402, THURS. NIGHT MIXED LEAGUE NIGHT MIXED LEAGUE Clark U. 64, Babson 55 HIGH GAME SCRATCH League #402 HIGH THURSDAY SERIES SCRATCH HIGH GAME HANDICAP HIGH SERIES HANDICAP 688 659 650 646 Place

TODDLERS 3 GALS & A HOOTER 50-50's On BAMSTeam Name Tm

Meeting: 19 01/28/2010 6:30:00 PM Team Standings Meeting: 19 01/28/2010 6:30:00 PM 930 3 GALS & A HOOTER Team Standings 1888 TODDLERS

2658 1869 AWESOME FOURSOME 923 Seg 50-50's 2639 Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Team Standings 1788 CHARLIE YOU'RE UP 916 BUBBA'S BABES Pts Pts Win Scr Ssn Ssn Ssn Ssn Ssn Ssn2624 Pts OnPts Team Win Standings Hcp Scr Hcp Ssn Ssn 1785 HONEY & NUTS CHARLIE Seg915Total Seg Seg Lost Total PctSeg Total HGSYOU'RE HSS UP HGH HSH2603 Won Lane Lost Won Pct Total HGS HSS Seg HGH HSH

CollegeYOU'RE of N.J.UP96, Montclair CHARLIE BUBBA'S BABES 88, Texas 74 Connecticut HONEY & NUTS Cornell 77, Columbia 51 3 GALS & A HOOTER

St. 70

DeSales 66, Kings, Pa. 55 Delaware 76, Georgia St. 74, OT Drexel 75, Hofstra 62 Duquesne 70, St. Bonaventure 69 East Stroudsburg 77, Cheyney 73 Edinboro 79, California, Pa. 72 Elizabethtown 81, Widener 66 Fairleigh Dickinson 78, St. Francis, Pa. 75 Farmingdale 76, Sage 59 Felician 69, Sciences, Pa. 58 Framingham St. 70, Westfield St. 64 HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH HIGHWeekly GAME HANDICAP HIGH SERIES HANDICAP Individual Achievements Franklin & Marshall 58, Haverford 42 Weekly Individual Achievements 197 Cynthia Reavis 537 Cynthia Reavis Weekly 242 Marie Ayscue 657 Marie Ayscue Individual Achievements MasonMEN80, Towson 71 WOMEN HIGH GAMECynthia SCRATCH MEN HIGH SERIES SCRATCH WOMEN HIGH George SERIES SCRATCH 189 Nita Tooles 499 HIGH LoisGAME Blue SCRATCH 237 Reavis Cynthia HIGH GAME SCRATCH WOMEN HIGH GAME SCRATCH MEN HIGH SERIES SCRATCH WOMEN HIGH SERIES657 SCRATCH MEN Reavis 213 Anna Baker 256 James Martin 548 Dolores Graf 626 Georgetown James Martin 213 Anna Baker 256 James Martin 548 Dolores 626 James MartinIda Howard HIGH GAME SCRATCH WOMEN HIGH GAME SCRATCH MEN HIGH SERIES SCRATCH WOMEN HIGH SERIES SCRATCH 88, MENRutgers 63 185 Lois Blue 491 Nita Tooles 234 LoisGraf Blue 656 206 Dolores Graf 254 Ronnie Pegram 548 Nita Tooles 608 Ronnie Pegram 206 254 Ronnie Pegram 548 NitaJean ToolesDunn 608 Ronnie Pegram 213 Dolores AnnaGraf Baker 475 202 256 James Martin 224 548 Dolores537 GrafBrenda 626 579 James Martin 58, Vassar 37 181 Helen Taylor Tammy Wells 232Wayne 648 Jean Dunn Hamilton Vickie Yancey Ranes Jiggetts Michael Evans 202 YanceyGraf 224 Wayne Ranes 537 Brenda Jiggetts 579 Michael Evans 206 Vickie Dolores 254Jiggetts Ronnie Pegram 548 Nita Tooles 608 Ronnie Pegram 176 Ilean Mattocks 473 193 HelenBrenda Taylor 232 Ida Howard 646 Lois Blue 221 Joe Garrett 512 Vickie Yancey 578 Harvard Wayne Ranes 62, Dartmouth 58 193 Brenda Jiggetts 221 Joe Garrett 512 Vickie Yancey 578 Wayne Ranes 202 Vickie Yancey 537 Brenda512 Jiggetts 579 560 Michael Evans 192 Nita 224 Tooles Wayne Ranes221 Randy Broughton Anna Baker Joe Garrett 192 Nita Tooles 221 Randy Broughton 512 Anna Baker 560 Joe Garrett Lehigh 75, Lafayette 57 Weekly Team Achievements 193 Brenda Jiggetts Joe Garrett 512MENVickie Yancey 578 HIGH Wayne Ranes HIGH GAME221 HANDICAP WOMEN HIGH GAME HANDICAP HIGH SERIES HANDICAP WOMEN SERIES HANDICAP MEN HIGH GAME HANDICAP WOMEN HIGH GAME HANDICAP MEN HIGH SERIES HANDICAP WOMEN HIGH SERIES HANDICAP MEN Long 192 Nita Tooles 512 Anna Baker 560 686 Joe Garrett 244 Anna221 Baker Randy Broughton 278 Ronnie Pegram 650 Nita Tooles JamesIsland Martin U. 67, Mount St. Mary’s, Md. 58 244 Anna Baker 278 Ronnie Pegram 650 Nita ToolesHANDICAP 686 James Martin HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH HIGH GAME HIGH SERIES HANDICAP 239 Dolores Graf 276 James Martin 647 Dolores Graf 680 Loyola, Ronnie Pegram Md. 80, Marist 64 239 Dolores 276 James Martin 647MEN Dolores Graf 680 Ronnie WOMEN Pegram HIGH GAMEGraf HANDICAP HIGHMatthews GAME HANDICAP HIGH SERIES HANDICAP HIGH SERIES HANDICAP 636 LADY MARTIANS 1809WOMEN LADY MARTIANS 875 Randy LADY MARTIANS 2526 LADY MARTIANS 238 Ginger 258 Broughton 627 Brenda Jiggetts 668 Wayne Ranes MEN 238 Matthews 258 Randy Broughton 627 Brenda Jiggetts 668 Wayne Ranes Maine 77, Hartford 69 244 Ginger Anna Baker 1751 THE 278 Ronnie Pegram 650 Nita Tooles 686 BUNCH James Martin 235 LUNCH Vickie Yancey 254 RanesEXXON 625 Minnie Parker 648 James Lynch 614 FOGG'S 235 EXXON BUNCH 872 Wayne FOGG'S 2492 THE LUNCH Vickie Yancey 254 Wayne Ranes 625 Minnie Parker 648 James Lynch Medaille 75, Penn St.-Altoona 69 239 NitaDolores Graf 1733 THE 647 Dolores616 GrafRuth2460 680 635 Ronnie Pegram 226 SKATEEUM Nita 276 Tooles James Martin 234 Garrett UP BradleyHEADS UP Bobby Brinkley 614 THE LUNCH 862 Joe HEADS 226 BUNCH Tooles 234 Joe Garrett 616 Ruth Bradley 635 Bobby Brinkley 238 Ginger Matthews 258 Randy Broughton 627 BUNCH Brenda Jiggetts2457 CAROLINA 668LANES Wayne Ranes 61, Bloomsburg 57, OT Millersville 602 THE SKATEEUM 1671 FOGG'S EXXON 861 THE LUNCH Weekly625Team Achievements Weekly Team Achievements 235 ANGELS Vickie Yancey1647 CAROLINA 254 Wayne Ranes Minnie Parker 2445 FOGG'S 648 James Lynch 573 EC TERRY'S LANES 834 CAROLINA LANES EXXON Misericordia 81, FDU-Florham 67 HGS HGS HSS HGH HSH 226 Nita Tooles 234 Joe Garrett HSS 616 RuthHGH Bradley 635 HSHBobby Brinkley Tech 66, Chicago St. 37 899 AAA 2554 1053 3016 N.J. AAA GAS 899 AAA GAS 2554 AAA GAS GAS 1053 AAA AAA GAS GAS 3016 AAA AAA GAS GAS Season To Date Individual Achievements 887 STRIKE FORCE 2520 STRIKE FORCE 1023 FAMILY EYE CENTER 2965 FULL HOUSE Navy 62, Army 56 887 STRIKE FORCE 2520 STRIKE FORCE Weekly 1023Team FAMILY EYE CENTER 2965 FULL HOUSE Achievements 870 HARRIS OF LANES HENDERSON 1018 LANES 2960 ELLIOTT FARMS 870 HARRIS OF HENDERSON 2489 HARRIS OF OF HENDERSON HENDERSON 2489 1018 HARRIS CAROLINA 2960 CAROLINA ELLIOTT FARMS 74, Va. Commonwealth 62 HGS HSS HGH HIGH AVERAGE HIGH 2443 GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH 1015 HIGH GAMEHSH HANDICAP 839 FAMILY EYEBULLIES CENTER 2443 BULLIES FARMS 2938 Northeastern SCREAM'N BULLIES 839 FAMILY EYE CENTER SCREAM'N 1015 SCREAM'N ELLIOTT FARMS 2938 ELLIOTT SCREAM'N BULLIES 161 Cynthia Reavis 232 Nita Tooles 552 Nita Tooles 278 Nita Tooles 899 AAA GAS 2554 AAA GAS 1053 AAA GAS 3016 AAAPenn GAS St.-Harrisburg 83, Morrisville 69 158 Nita Tooles 227 Helen Taylor 542 Ilean Mattocks 272 Sarah Newton Season To Date Individual Achievements 887 STRIKE FORCE 2520ToSTRIKE FORCE 1023 FAMILY EYE CENTER 2965 FULL HOUSE Season Date Individual Achievements Philadelphia 74, Dominican, N.Y. 46 157 Ilean Mattocks 215 Ilean Mattocks 538 Cynthia Reavis 271 Helen Taylor 870 HARRIS OF HENDERSONAVERAGE 2489 HARRIS OF HENDERSON 1018 CAROLINA GAME LANES 2960 ELLIOTT HIGH AVERAGE MEN WOMEN GAME FARMS SCRATCH MEN 92, W. Va. Wesleyan 80 157 Helen Taylor Ruth Bradley WOMEN 534 Helen TaylorWOMEN HIGH 269 Clara Foster HIGHPitt.-Johnstown HIGH AVERAGE WOMEN 214 HIGH HIGH AVERAGE MEN HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH GAME SCRATCH SCRATCH MEN 839 FAMILY EYE CENTER 2443 SCREAM'N BULLIES 1015 ELLIOTT FARMS 2938 SCREAM'N BULLIES 164 Nancy Kanouff 192 Keith Marable 225 Patricia Wilson 276 Keith Marable 153 Ruth Bradley 213 Cynthia Reavis 522Patricia IreneWilson Turner 268 Maryann VenablePost, Conn. 74, Chestnut Hill 70 164 Nancy Kanouff 192 Keith Marable 225 276 Keith Marable 163 189 Evans 224 Yancey 259 Reuben Davis 189 Brenda MichaelJiggetts Evans 224 Michael Vickie Yancey 259 Vickie Reuben Davis 152 Lois Blue163 Brenda Jiggetts 162 Baker 187 Davis 222 Pegram 258Queens, Michael A. Dover N.Y. 78, Mercy, N.Y. 60 162 Anna Baker 187 Anna Reuben Davis 222 Reuben Janet Pegram 258 Janet Michael A. Dover Season To Date Individual Achievements 161 Davis 185 Davis 221 Pegram 257 Michael Evans HIGH SERIES HANDICAP 161 Melody Davis 185 Melody Melvin Davis 221 Melvin Judith Pegram 257 Judith Michael Evans 85, Richard Stockton 84 160 Phyllis Williams 183 Joe Garrett 220 Nancy Kanouff 256Ramapo James Martin 160 Phyllis Williams 183 Joe Garrett 220 Nancy Kanouff 256 James Martin 744 Clara Foster HIGH AVERAGE WOMEN HIGHSERIES HIGH AVERAGE MEN HIGHWOMEN GAME HIGH SCRATCH WOMEN HIGH GAME SCRATCH MEN 62, George Washington 57 SCRATCH HIGH GAME SERIESHANDICAP SCRATCH MEN HIGHRichmond GAME HANDICAP MEN 720 Irene Turner HIGH SERIES SCRATCH WOMEN HIGH SERIES SCRATCHWOMEN MEN HIGH HIGHGAME GAMEHANDICAP HANDICAPWOMEN MEN 164 Nancy Kanouff 192 Keith Marable 225 Patricia Wilson 276 Keith Marable 584 Anna Baker 716 Michael Evans 267 Shirlene Royster 284 Keith Marable 709 Ida Howard 584 Anna Baker 716 Michael Evans 267 Shirlene Royster 284 Keith Marable RobertA.Morris 66, Monmouth, N.J. 53 579 Yancey Garrett 267 Pegram 279 Michael 163Vickie Brenda Jiggetts 189 Michael Evans 670 259 Reuben DavisDover Yancey 670 Vickie Joe Garrett 267 Joe Judith Pegram 224 Vickie Yancey 279 Judith Michael A. Dover 706 Maryann 579 Venable 62, N.J. City 55 570 DavisReuben Davis 641 265 Wilson 279Rowan Ernest 570 641 Melody James187 Martin 265 James PatriciaMartin Wilson 222 Janet Pegram 279 Patricia Ernest Morton 162Melody AnnaDavis Baker 258 Michael A.Morton Dover 704 Helen Harris 568 Morton 633 Davis 262 Pegram 278 Ronnie Pegram 568 MortonDavis 633 Sarah Reuben Davis 262 Reuben Janet Pegram 278 Janet Ronnie Pegram Sacred Heart 84, Bryant 60 161Sarah Melody 185 Melvin Davis 627 221 Judith Pegram 257 Michael Evans 557 Kanouff 258 Yancey 278 Brian Stevenson 557 Nancy Kanouff 627 Nancy Brian Stevenson 258 Brian VickieStevenson Yancey 278 Vickie Brian Stevenson Season ToJoeDate Achievements 160 Phyllis Williams 183 GarrettTeam 220 Nancy Kanouff 256 James Martin 253 Durham 276Saint James Joseph’s Martin 60, Dayton 59 253 Regina Durham 276 Regina James Martin 268 Reuben Davis 268 Reuben Davis HIGH SERIES SCRATCH WOMEN HIGH SERIES SCRATCH HIGH GAME HANDICAP WOMEN GAME HANDICAP MEN Scranton 75, Goucher 64 HIGH GAME SCRATCH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH HIGHMEN GAME HANDICAP HIGH SERIES HIGH HANDICAP HANDICAP WOMEN Anna Baker WOMENHIGH 716 Michael EvansHIGH SERIES HANDICAP 267 MEN Shirlene Royster 284 Keith Marable HIGH584 SERIES HANDICAP HIGHSERIES SERIES HANDICAP MEN South Florida 109, Providence 105, OT 697 Morton 740 Michael 722 THE SKATEEUM SKATEEUM 950 THEEvans SKATEEUM EXXON 697 Morton 740 Sarah Michael Evans 579Sarah Vickie Yancey 1868 THE 670 Joe Garrett 267 Judith Pegram 2618 FOGG'S 279 Michael A. 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Season To Date Team Achievements

HIGH GAME SCRATCH 987 963 959 959 922

T&T CHARTER STRIKE FORCE HARRIS OF HENDERSON FAMILY EYE CENTER ELLIOTT FARMS

HIGH SERIES SCRATCH 2794 2699 2682 2578

HARRIS OF HENDERSON STRIKE FORCE FAMILY EYE CENTER T&T CHARTER

HIGH GAME HANDICAP 1133 1125 1110 1098

T&T CHARTER ELLIOTT FARMS FAMILY EYE CENTER MORTON'S AUTO

HIGH SERIES HANDICAP 3171 3115 3088 3082

FAMILY EYE CENTER HARRIS OF HENDERSON MORTON'S AUTO ELLIOTT FARMS

Tejada hit .313 with 14 home runs and 86 RBIs in 158 games last season. The 35-year-old became a free agent after the Astros declined to offer him arbitration last month. Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail recalled Saturday asking Tejada to move from shortstop during his final year in Baltimore. “He said he didn’t think it was time. He went to the National League after I traded him there and was the All-Star shortstop for two years,” MacPhail noted. “So, who’s to say

Miggy wasn’t right?” Now, however, Tejada is willing to switch to the hot corner. And MacPhail is confident Tejada will capably handle the position. “He’s probably aware that at this point in his career, that’s the right move,” MacPhail said. “He’s certainly not the first shortstop, if he ends up playing third, that made that change.” Orioles Hall of Famer Cal Ripken went from shortstop to third in the latter stage of his career and played the position well. Can Tejada do like-

Wentworth Tech 83, Endicott 65 West Virginia 71, Ohio St. 65 Wheaton, Mass. 60, MIT 57 Wheelock 85, Mitchell 61 William Paterson 57, Rutgers-Camden 44 Worcester Tech 86, Springfield 68 MIDWEST Aquinas 68, Concordia, Mich. 49 Bellevue 84, Peru St. 69 Bemidji St. 71, Minn. Duluth 69 Bethany Lutheran 78, St. Scholastica 65 Bethel, Minn. 82, St. Mary’s, Minn. 79 Bradley 74, Evansville 64 Butler 84, Ill.-Chicago 55 Calvin 80, Albion 70 Carleton 84, St. John’s, Minn. 68 Carthage 68, Millikin 55 Cent. Michigan 81, N. Illinois 75 Central St., Ohio 73, Kentucky St. 71 Cornerstone 77, Siena Heights 71 Davenport 95, Indiana Tech 62 DePauw 87, Trinity, Texas 72 Defiance 61, Rose-Hulman 57 Dordt 79, Dana 77 Drake 78, Wichita St. 64 E. Illinois 60, Tenn.-Martin 46 E. Michigan 57, Ball St. 53 Edgewood 84, Dominican, Ill. 54 Ferris St. 86, Northwood, Mich. 73 Grand Valley St. 57, Wayne, Mich. 48 Gustavus 79, Concordia, Moor. 72 Hamline 84, Macalester 57 Hanover 81, Manchester 63 Hillsdale 95, Tiffin 74 Hope 79, Adrian 63 IPFW 68, N. Dakota St. 59 IUPUI 65, UMKC 64 Kansas 84, Iowa St. 61 Kent St. 87, Akron 70 Lake Superior St. 67, Michigan Tech 64 Malone 65, Shawnee St. 58 Martin Luther 66, Northland 64 Marygrove 116, Indiana-Northwest 68 Miami (Ohio) 64, Bowling Green 52 Michigan St. 65, Minnesota 64 Milwaukee Engineering 65, Lakeland 60 Missouri 70, Nebraska 53 Mount Vernon Nazarene 71, Northwestern Ohio 69 Northwestern 73, Illinois 68 Northwestern, Minn. 71, Minn.-Morris 62 Notre Dame 87, DePaul 77 Oakland, Mich. 85, S. Dakota St. 82 Ohio 99, Buffalo 77 Ohio Northern 71, Otterbein 61 Oklahoma St. 73, Kansas St. 69 Olivet 74, Alma 57 Purdue 69, Michigan 59 Rosemont 81, Marywood 65 S. Illinois 81, Illinois St. 80, OT Saginaw Valley St. 59, N. Michigan 56 South Dakota 82, North Dakota 64 Spring Arbor 74, Marian, Ind. 59 St. Francis, Ind. 73, Taylor 68 St. Thomas, Minn. 75, St. Olaf 47 Transylvania 69, Bluffton 66 Trine 71, Kalamazoo 63 Valparaiso 86, Loyola of Chicago 67 W. Michigan 73, Toledo 41 Wabash 77, Oberlin 55 Walsh 80, Ohio Dominican 54 Wayne, Neb. 83, SW Minnesota St. 74, 2OT Wheaton, Ill. 70, Elmhurst 43 Wilmington, Ohio 67, Baldwin-Wallace 62 Winona St. 89, Minn.-Crookston 43 Wis.-Eau Claire 72, Wis.-La Crosse 51 Wis.-Stevens Pt. 73, Wis.-Oshkosh 54 Wis.-Stout 85, Wis.-River Falls 78 Wis.-Superior 78, Wis.-Platteville 65 Wooster 66, Wittenberg 56 Wright St. 61, Detroit 59 Xavier 72, Rhode Island 61 SOUTHWEST Baylor 71, Massachusetts 45 McNeese St. 68, Cent. Arkansas 53 SMU 82, Houston Baptist 68 Sam Houston St. 67, Texas-Arlington 64 Stephen F.Austin 62, SE Louisiana 51 Texas A&M 67, Colorado 63 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 66, UTSA 62, OT Texas Southern 74, MVSU 73 Texas St. 97, Lamar 92, OT Texas Tech 75, Oklahoma 65 Tulsa 62, Rice 58 UNLV 79, TCU 70 FAR WEST California 65, Oregon St. 61 Denver 71, South Alabama 48 Gonzaga 85, Loyola Marymount 69 New Mexico 82, Colorado St. 64 Santa Clara 66, San Francisco 65 Stanford 84, Oregon 69 UCLA 74, Washington St. 62 Utah 71, Air Force 54 Utah St. 60, Idaho 48 Weber St. 89, E. Washington 67

Women’s Top 25 How They Fared

Saturday 1. Connecticut (19-0) beat Villanova 74-35. Next: vs. Rutgers, Tuesday. 2. Stanford (17-1) beat Oregon 100-80. Next: vs. Arizona State, Thursday. 3. Tennessee (16-2) did not play. Next: at No. 18 LSU, Sunday. 4. Notre Dame (16-1) did not play. Next: vs. No. 16 West Virginia, Sunday. 5. Ohio State (20-1) did not play . Next: at Purdue, Monday. 6. Duke (16-3) did not play. Next: at Maryland, Sunday. 7. Nebraska (17-0) beat Kansas State 71-56. Next: at Texas Tech, Wednesday. 8. Georgia (18-1) did not play. Next: vs. Mississippi, Sunday. 9. Texas A&M (15-2) beat Texas Tech 69-54. Next: at No. 10 Baylor, Wednesday. 10. Baylor (14-4) lost to Missouri 70-62. Next: vs. No. 9 Texas A&M, Wednesday. 11. Xavier (14-3) beat St. Bonaventure 62-53. Next: at Rhode Island, Wednesday. 12. Oklahoma State (15-3) did not play. Next: at Colorado, Sunday. 13. Oklahoma (14-4) beat Kansas 81-69. Next: at Iowa State, Wednesday. 14. North Carolina (15-3) did not play. Next: at N.C. State, Monday. 15. Florida State (17-3) did not play. Next: vs. Boston College, Sunday. 16. West Virginia (18-1) did not play. Next: at No. 4 Notre Dame, Sunday. 17. Wisconsin-Green Bay (16-2) lost to IllinoisChicago 81-72. Next: vs. Butler, Thursday. 18. LSU (14-3) did not play. Next: vs. No. 3 Tennessee, Sunday. 19. Georgetown (17-2) beat DePaul 74-65. Next: at Marquette, Wednesday.

wise? “You don’t know until you get there,” said MacPhail, who was questioned by reporters at FanFest, a function at the Baltimore Convention Center designed to connect team officials and players with fans. Last March, Tejada was sentenced to one year of probation for misleading Congress. He admitted he withheld information about an ex-teammate’s use of performance-enhancing drugs when questioned in 2005 by congressional investigators.

Six-pointer in Virginia

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Paige Gray Wallace of Poquoson, Va. poses in Charles City, Va. with her six-point buck. She bagged her limit they day, taking the buck and a doe. 20. Texas (13-6) lost to Iowa State 73-71, OT. Next: vs. No. 10 Baylor, Sunday, Jan. 31. 21. Vanderbilt (14-5) did not play. Next: vs. Mississippi State, Sunday. 22. Georgia Tech (16-4) did not play. Next: at No. 25 Virginia, Sunday. 23. TCU (14-4) beat UNLV 81-61. Next: vs. Colorado State, Wednesday. 24. Vermont (15-4) did not play. Next: vs. Stony Brook, Sunday. 25. Virginia (13-5) did not play. Next: vs. No. 22 Georgia Tech, Sunday.

Standings

GA 110 149 142 141 157

Buffalo Ottawa Montreal Boston Toronto

Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts 49 30 12 7 67 53 28 21 4 60 53 25 23 5 55 50 23 19 8 54 53 17 26 10 44

GF 141 147 140 126 139

GA 117 154 144 126 182

Washington Florida Atlanta Tampa Bay Carolina

Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts 51 33 12 6 72 52 22 21 9 53 51 22 21 8 52 51 21 20 10 52 50 15 28 7 37

GF 195 144 156 132 127

GA 143 153 166 157 171

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Chicago 51 35 12 4 74 169 Nashville 51 29 19 3 61 143 Detroit 51 25 18 8 58 131 St. Louis 51 22 21 8 52 135 Columbus 53 20 24 9 49 140

GA 115 142 133 146 176

Colorado Vancouver Calgary Minnesota Edmonton

Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts 50 29 15 6 64 50 30 18 2 62 51 26 19 6 58 51 24 23 4 52 50 16 28 6 38

GF 149 162 132 141 133

GA 136 124 132 154 172

San Jose Phoenix Los Angeles Anaheim Dallas

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts 52 34 10 8 76 52 29 18 5 63 51 29 19 3 61 52 24 21 7 55 51 22 18 11 55

GF 174 139 151 148 148

GA 126 135 143 164 164

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Saturday’s Games Tampa Bay 2, Atlanta 1, SO Anaheim 4, St. Louis 3, SO Ottawa 2, Boston 1 Philadelphia 4, Carolina 2 Montreal 6, N.Y. Rangers 0 New Jersey 4, N.Y. Islanders 2 Washington 4, Phoenix 2 Florida 2, Toronto 0 Los Angeles 3, Detroit 2 Columbus at Minnesota, 9 p.m. Chicago at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Buffalo at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

NBA Standings

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 28 13 .683 — Toronto 22 22 .500 7 1/2

17 25 .405 11 1/2 15 28 .349 14 3 39 .071 25 1/2

Atlanta Orlando Miami Charlotte Washington

Southeast Division W L Pct GB 28 14 .667 — 29 15 .659 — 23 20 .535 5 1/2 21 21 .500 7 14 28 .333 14

Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee Detroit Indiana

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF New Jersey 50 34 15 1 69 138 Pittsburgh 52 31 20 1 63 166 Philadelphia 50 26 21 3 55 154 N.Y. Rangers 52 24 21 7 55 135 N.Y. Islanders 52 23 21 8 54 139

New York Philadelphia New Jersey

Central Division W L Pct GB 34 11 .756 — 19 22 .463 13 18 24 .429 14 1/2 15 28 .349 18 15 29 .341 18 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Dallas 28 15 .651 — San Antonio 25 17 .595 2 1/2 Houston 24 18 .571 3 1/2 Memphis 23 19 .548 4 1/2 New Orleans 23 19 .548 4 1/2 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Denver 28 14 .667 — Portland 27 18 .600 2 1/2 Utah 24 18 .571 4 Oklahoma City 24 20 .545 5 Minnesota 9 36 .200 20 1/2 L.A. Lakers Phoenix L.A. Clippers Sacramento Golden State

Pacific Division W L Pct GB 33 10 .767 — 25 19 .568 8 1/2 19 23 .452 13 1/2 15 28 .349 18 13 28 .317 19

Saturday’s Games Philadelphia 107, Indiana 97 Orlando 106, Charlotte 95, OT Portland 97, Detroit 93 Cleveland 100, Oklahoma City 99 Miami 115, Sacramento 84 Milwaukee 127, Minnesota 94 Chicago at Houston, 8:30 p.m. New Orleans at Denver, 9 p.m. New Jersey at Utah, 9 p.m. Golden State at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS Saturday’s Sports Transactions By The Associated Press BASEBALL n National League HOUSTON ASTROS—Agreed to terms with OF Hunter Pence on a one-year contract. SAN DIEGO PADRES—Agreed to terms with OF Matt Stairs on a minor league contract. BASKETBALL n National Basketball Association CLEVELAND CAVALIERS—Signed G Cedric Jackson to a 10-day contract. FOOTBALL n National Football League DENVER BRONCOS—Named Eric Studesville running backs coach, Bob Ligashesky tight ends coach and Bob Wylie assistant offensive line coach. Promoted Ben McDaniels to quarterbacks coach and moved Clancy Barone to offensive line coach. ST. LOUIS RAMS—Fired trainer Jim Anderson. HOCKEY n National Hockey League EDMONTON OILERS—Reassigned D Taylor Chorney to Springfield (AHL). MONTREAL CANADIENS—Reassigned F Mikael Johansson from Hamilton (AHL) to Farjestads BK (Swedish Elite). NASHVILLE PREDATORS—Reassigned D Alexander Sulzer to Milwaukee (AHL).

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Walt takes his new boat out for a spin After spending all day last Saturday in Morganton closing the deal on my new boat, there wasn’t time left to take it out. After waiting for the rain to clear out Sunday, I finally got on the water around 1 in the afternoon. It cranked right up and I drove off in a cold drizzle with the goal of taking the engine through the break-in period without stopping. That proved easier said that done as the rain started to pick up, a heavy fog fell, and the few other boats out on the water decided to head in for the day. I ended up getting the engine break-in done, and even opened it up wide once and saw that it was plenty fast. The new boat is bigger and somewhat heavier than my old one, which means a smoother ride in rough water. I can’t wait to see how it handles some of the larger waves on Kerr during a strong wind.

After spending the afternoon driving around Sunday, I planned to spend Monday on Kerr Lake locating and catching bass, white perch and stripers. I found them on the electronic fish finders, but Walt catching Bowen any proved On the Water difficult. Weekly One fat white perch grabbed a silver buddy blade bait late in the day while I was out fishing with my dad, so at least I can say I caught one fish in my boat. I anticipate that number will rise as the spring weather comes around. Several other fishermen I checked with Monday reported extremely slow fishing. Two gentlemen up on the Virginia end of the lake were catching a

few nice blue catfish using jugs with suspended bait. Another fellow reported having been out every day for the last three days without a single bite, so I felt good about the one fat perch I landed late Monday. With all the ice that melted and ran off into the lake over the last month, the water temperatures are very low. This has the fish almost hibernating. As the water starts to warm they’ll start feeding again and you can expect them to be hungry. The Greensboro boat and fishing show is going on this weekend. Reports are that the economy has both attendance and vendors way down. Man, I hope things pick up for everybody soon. The same economists that failed to forecast the current economic downturn (actually the worst recession since the Great Depression) are now predicting a slow steady improvement over

the next several years. I guess they have a 50-50 chance of being right, because things are bound to go one way or the other. It can’t stay like this much longer. Next week’s article – If this bad cold (or is it the flu?) I am riding out will let up, I plan to get on Kerr Lake for a while Saturday with Randy Owen and look for white perch with jigging spoons and blade baits. Sunday is looking like a cold rainy day so I plan to spend it indoors playing with Susan and my grandson John. Tip of the week – Plan ahead. By the end of the first week in January, my fishing schedule was in place to carry me through the end of this year. Look at areas where planning will improve results and put your own plan to paper.

Vikings-Saints a tasty dish in New Orleans By BARRY WILNER AP Football Writer

NEW ORLEANS — What a spicy Cajun mix for the NFC championship game. Brett Favre, headed for the Hall of Fame someday, highlights yet another comeback by facing the team he rooted for while growing up in Mississippi. His Minnesota Vikings — ouch, say Packers fans — are on the doorstep of their first Super Bowl trip in 33 years, with the 40-year-old quarterback resembling the wide-eyed youngster who took Green Bay to the title in the very same Superdome in 1997. And those Superdome tenants, the New Orleans Saints, are hosting a conference championship for the first time. A Super Bowl would provide a massive lift for a city still recovering from Hurricane Katrina’s devastation and torment more than four years ago. A Saints victory Sunday could set off Mardi Gras a few weeks early, with the celebration carrying on right up until the Feb. 7 big game in Miami. Along with those tasty story lines, remember that these are the NFL’s two highest-scoring teams, with offensive playmakers who can light up scoreboards and make fans’ heads spin. But they also have such defensive standouts as Vikings All-Pro end Jared Allen, who led the NFC with 14 1/2 sacks; Saints end Will Smith, who was second to Allen with 13; and New Orleans All-Pro Darren Sharper, a ballhawking safety who ran back three of his leagueleading nine interceptions for touchdowns and, incidentally, was dumped by the Vikings last year after four seasons in Minnesota. TV couldn’t come up with a better script for prime-time viewing. “It’s hard to explain,” Favre said. “But as exciting and as exhilarating as the win is, the reality is I was fortunate enough to win one Super Bowl (1997 in New Orleans), the next year we lose one. And I think more about the one we lost than the one we

Indianapolis head coach Jim Caldwell and New York head coach Rex Ryan greet following after their Dec. 27 game in Indianapolis. The Jets got the win, ending the Colts then-perfect season.

Colts-Jets rematch with everything at stake By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer

that gave us our first loss of 2009,” Colts left tackle Charlie Johnson said. “Going out and playing everybody a full four quarters, it’ll be a good test for us to see who is really better.” New York (11-7) took advantage of the Colts’ help and hasn’t lost since. The Jets knocked off AFC North champion Cincinnati in the Giants Stadium finale the following week, clinching a playoff spot. Then they won the wild-card rematch at Cincinnati. Last week, New York upset the Chargers 17-14 in San Diego, setting up Sunday’s highstakes rematch in Indy. It’s the first time two rookie coaches have met in a conference championship game. And it’s not just the Colts who feel they have something to prove. “If we end up beating them, maybe they need to look at that (pulling the starters),” cornerback Darrelle Revis said. “We know that Peyton will be playing in this game the whole time. We have to see him and he has to see us as well for the whole game.” Clearly, the odds are in Indy’s favor. Yes, New York has the NFL’s topranked rushing offense and top-ranked overall defense, usually a winning postseason formula. But it is just 1-3 all-time in conference title games, hasn’t been to a Super Bowl in more than four decades and the home team was won the last three AFC title games. Mark Sanchez is only the fourth rookie quarterback to get his team in position for a Super Bowl trip, joining Tampa Bay’s Shaun King, Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger and Baltimore’s Joe Flacco. The other three never made it. The Colts, meanwhile, have plenty of postseason experience. They are 5-2 in their last seven home playoff games and still have most of their key cogs from the title run they made four years ago. Those on the list include Pro Bowl defensive ends Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis, Pro Bowl receiver Reggie Wayne, Pro Bowl tight end Dallas Clark and, of course, Manning, the four-time MVP.

INDIANAPOLIS — Jim Caldwell traded the perfect season for what he hoped would be the perfect ending. On Sunday, Caldwell Contact the writer at waltboand Indianapolis will play wen@yahoo.com. it by the book. Nearly a month after the Colts coach pulled his starters against the New York Jets, granting Rex Ryan’s Christmas wish, the this season, including last Sunday, rookie Jacob jury. Lacey is fifth on the Colts can show everyone week’s divisional-round Lacey is expected to take Colts with 78 tackles and they made the right move game against Baltimore. his place. second with three interby redeeming themselves But the rookie did not Lacey made nine starts ceptions — one of which he in the AFC Championship practice all week after this season, including the returned for a TD. game. appearing to injure his left final three regular-season The only other Indy “We’re very eager to get foot against the Ravens. games when Powers was player expected to sit out out there,” Colts defensive If Powers does not play out with a hamstring inis kicker Adam Vinatieri. lineman Raheem Brock said. “We’ve got something to prove. They’ve got a good running game, a good offensive line, but now we’ve got to go out and prove ourselves again.” In December, the Colts didn’t have to prove anything. They were rolling along on an NFL record 23-game regular-season winning streak and had just set a franchise record with their 13th consecutive home victory. They had swept the AFC South, beaten seven straight teams fighting to make the playoffs, locked up the AFC’s top seed and had everyone talking about completing a 19-0 season. Then Caldwell did the unthinkable. With less than six minutes to go in the third quarter, the AP Photo/David J. Phillip Colts leading 15-10 and six quarters from being 16-0, New Orleans fan Robert Patriquin, left, and Minnesota fan Isaac Carranza, right, show their he yanked Peyton Manteam logos shaved into their heads as they walk down Bourbon Street in the French Quarter ning and the other starters in New Orleans on Saturday. to avoid risking injury. Fans responded imcelebration if the Saints NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME NF C CHAMPIONSHIP GAME mediately with a cascade of conquer the Vikings (13-4). Downright offensive Downright offensive boos in Lucas Oil Stadium. “Sometimes you have to Look for plenty of offense from the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Look for plenty of offense from the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Those were replaced over make those Vikings, as the No. 1 and No. 2 scoring teams in the NFL square off in Vikings, as tough the No. decisions 1 and No. 2 scoring teams in the NFL square off in the next several days by this conference championship game. thisadversity conference championship game. and fight through even louder complaints Sun. • 6:40 p.m. EST • FOX Sun. • 6:40 p.m. EST • FOX in order to kind of achieve from fans Regular-season • postseason stats Regular-season • postseason statson local radio what you thought you shows and comments on OFFENSE OFFENSE maybeTotal might not be able to Total yards (avg.): 379.6 Total yards (avg.): 403.8 yards (avg.): 379.6 Total yards 403.8 blogs after (avg.): the Jets rallied achieve otherwise,” Saints Passing Rushing Passing Rushing Passing Rushing Passing Rushing for a 29-15 victory. 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u Celebrate, 2-4C u Books & Leisure, 5C u Light Side, 6-7C u A to Z Kids, 8C

(AP Photos/Carl Hammer Gallery, Wilson A. Bentley)

These undated photos provided by the Carl Hammer Gallery shows two of the snowflakes recorded by Wilson A. Bentley, a Vermont farmer fascinated with snowflakes. Bentley was known as “The Snowflake Man” or “Snowman Bentley” for his pioneering photography of more than 5,000 illusive jewel-like snow crystals - no two alike.

Vintage snowflakes Farmer N pioneered snowflake photography; prints on sale at NY museum

EW YORK (AP) — Vermont farmer Wilson A. Bentley was known as Snowflake Bentley for his pioneering 19th-century photography of more than 5,000 jewel-like snowflakes — no two alike. Bentley, also known as The Snowflake Man, was fascinated with snowflakes, and his observations and experimentation made him the first person to capture a single snowflake with a camera. Starting Thursday, 26 of his images are for sale at the four-day American Antiques Show presented by the American Folk Art Museum in New York. Ten of the images are of snowflakes, which he called snow crystals, and are priced at $4,800 each. The others show winter scenes. They are being offered by Carl Hammer, whose Chicago art gallery is showing 20 other Bentley photographs. “They’re remarkably beautiful,” Hammer said. “There are imperfections on the outer edges of the image itself and on the paper, but the images themselves are quite spectacular.” The technology Bentley used became known as photomicrography. The year was 1885. By jury-rigging a microscope with a bellows camera, Bentley was able to capture for the first time the exquisite delicacy of a snowflake. His groundbreaking 1931 book, “Snow Crystals,” recorded for posterity the beauty, fragility and lacy designs of 2,500 snowflakes. “Under the microscope, I found that snowflakes were miracles of beauty; and it seemed a shame that this beauty should not be seen and appreciated by others,” Bentley said in 1925. “Every crystal was a masterpiece of design, and no one design was ever repeated. When a snowflake melted, that design was forever lost.” Weeks after the book’s publication, Bentley, walking through a blizzard, caught pneumonia and died. Despite his groundbreaking work, which led to significant contributions to photography and science, Bentley’s name remains largely unknown to the public. His images don’t often come on

the market. The international Paris Photo show last year had a few pieces, said Hammer, “but they’re fairly rare.” Bentley’s photos don’t meet modern standards because he was “working with crude equipment,” said Kenneth G. Libbrecht, who has written seven books on snowflakes and grows snow crystals in a laboratory. “But he did it so well that hardly anybody bothered to photograph snowflakes for almost 100 years,” said Libbrecht, a physics professor at the California Institute of Technology. When Libbrecht became interested in snowflakes, he said, Bentley was still the standard. The method of singling out a crystal to photograph hasn’t changed in all that time. “You basically let the crystal fall on something, black or dark-colored, and then you have to pick it up with a toothpick or brush and put it on a glass slide,” Libbrecht said. The American Folk Art Museum’s senior curator, Stacy Hollander, said she learned of Bentley only last year while mounting an exhibition of American quilts by Paula Nadelstern, who has produced a series of quilts inspired by Bentley’s microphotographs. The museum borrowed six Bentley photographs from a New York gallery to complement the exhibition. “There was a real sense of discovery on my part when Paula introduced me to the images and on the part of the museum visitors who were discovering these images for the first time,” Hollander said. But in Bentley’s hometown, Jericho, Vt., about 30 miles northwest of Montpelier, he’s a household name. A museum is dedicated to his life’s work at an old mill that houses about 2,000 of his vintage images. Hollander said Bentley’s images possess a folk-like quality, which she described as “idiosyncratic, self-motivated and innovative.” Bentley was a self-taught scientist and artist whose singular obsession with the snowflake’s infinite variety extended to how it was formed, she said. It was Bentley who suggested that ice crystals were formed depending upon temperature and location in a snowstorm, she said, calling his contribution to science “truly significant.” “Everyone’s fascinated by snow,” Hollander said. “It’s just magical, and he captured that magic in these beautiful photomicrographs.”

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Celebrate

Kristin Gray Edgerton weds Jeremy Lee Puckett Kristin Gray Edgerton and Jeremy Lee Puckett, both of Wake Forest, were married at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 12, 2009, at The Sutherland Estate and Plantation in Wake Forest. The Rev. Milton Abbott officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Edgerton III of Warrenton and the granddaughter of Peggy Robinson and David Boon of Raleigh, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ayscue of Henderson, and Gilbert Edgerton II of Warrenton. She graduated from Peace College with a bachelor’s degree in visual communication and a minor in marketing and public relations. She is employed as director of marketing and sales at Monitech Inc. in Morrisville. The groom is the son of the late Kimberly Hope and the late Charles Puckett, both of Henderson, and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hope, both of Henderson; Francis Puckett of Youngsville; and the late Robert Puckett. The groom is the owner and operator of WND AutoGlass, Youngsville. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents

and her grandmother, Peggy Robinson. She wore an ivory lace gown featuring an illusion halter and trumpet skirt embellished with Swiss-dot lace appliqués. The gown also featured a watteau train. She wore a bridal mesh flower with feather spray in her hair and carried a bouquet of white and ivory roses with diamonds. Matrons of honor were Krista Briggs White and Angela Pelley, both friends of the bride. Bridesmaids were Regina Chavis, Jamie Perry, Elizabeth Bolen, Shannon Pulley Wade, Shannon Grissom Wilson and Jennifer Ellis, all friends of the bride; Stephanie Wade Call, aunt of the bride; and Meagan Harris Edgerton, sister-inlaw of the bride. Honorary best man was the groom’s late father, Charles Puckett. Groomsmen were Lee Brockway, Nathan Fowler, Andy Britt, Mike Etheridge, Michael Johnson, Jason Dickerson, Kevin Barham, Allen Lawrence and Brandon Harris, all friends of the groom; and Chris Edgerton, brother of the bride. Each groomsman carried an ivory rose in honor of the groom’s father

and handed the rose to the groom. The roses were placed in a vase in his father’s memory. Flower girl was Riley Edgerton, niece of the bride. Miniature bride was Hannah Puckett, daughter of the groom. Vows were exchanged between Hannah and the bride. A gift was presented to Hannah during the ceremony, and a ring was placed on her left hand from her father and the bride, signifying love and commitment. The wedding director was Ashlee Adams. Program/register attendant was Margaret Stott, friend of the groom. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at The Sutherland Estate and Plantation, hosted by the bride’s grandmother, Peggy Robinson. The couple plans an early spring wedding trip in celebration of their marriage. They now reside in Wake Forest.

Wedding showers/events • On Dec. 12, 2009, an after-party was held at the home of the bride and groom. • On Dec. 11, 2009, the

rehearsal dinner was held at the home of the bride and groom in Wake Forest. • On Dec. 11, 2009, a brunch and girls’ day spa visit was hosted by Angela Pelley. • On Dec. 5, 2009, a girls’ night out was held in Raleigh, hosted by Shannon Wilson and Jennifer Ellis. • On Dec. 5, 2009, a bachelor weekend was held in Wilmington, hosted by Lee Brockway, Nate Fowler and Kevin Barham. • On Oct. 17, 2009, a Pampered Chef shower was hosted by Krista White at the home of Patsy Briggs in Henderson. • On Sept. 26, 2009, a girls’ slumber party/lingerie shower was hosted by Krista White at the Kerr Lake home of Pam Brockway. • On Sept. 12, 2009, a handyman shower/luau party was hosted in honor of the groom by the bride-elect at their home in Wake Forest. • On July 23-26, 2009, a girls’ getaway bachlorette weekend was hosted by Regina Chavis and Elizabeth Bolen in Dallas, Texas. • On June 14, 2009, a

Mrs. Jeremy Lee Puckett bridal shower was held at New Bethel Baptist Church in Henderson, hosted by family and friends.

• On Dec. 13, 2008, an engagement party/Christmas dinner was held in Raleigh, hosted by the bride’s family.

Eaton-Johnson Middle School student art work on display The State Employees Credit Union in Henderson displayed art work from students at Eaton-Johnson Middle School throughout December. Customers entering the credit union could view the talented students’ work prominently displayed throughout the main service area of the building. The art work was from students in grades 6-8 and included works entitled,

“Initial Design,” “Image Transformation,” “Imaginary Forest,” “Geometric Forms,” “Shoe Rendering & Collage,” “Grid Drawing,” “Incredible Uneatable Cheeseburger,” “Collage Drawing,” “Totem Drawing” and “Still-life Drawing.” The students are under the direction of William Gay, the school’s art teacher. The students who had art work on display included

sixth graders Christopher Johnson, Alliya Gadsden, Zack Stevenson, Brendan McKinney and Christian Harris; seventh graders Anthony Jones, Avery Adcock, William Edwards, Monica Seward, James Vaughan, Cody West and Austin Blalock; and eighth graders Amber Boyd, Anteris Henderson, Hannah Wells, Whitney Johnson, Katelyn Johnson, Alexx Harris and Celso Cruz.

Engagement Anouncements White/Alexander

Lawrence/Peoples

Mr. and Mrs. Ashley White of Norlina announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Ashley White, to Mark Bryant Alexander, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Alexander of Fuquay- Varina. The wedding is planned for June 5, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ridgeway.

Thomas and Melinda Peoples of Henderson announce the engagement of their son, Thomas Edward Peoples of Henderson, to Perri Shayne Lawrence, also of Henderson. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jimmy and Minda Lawrence of Buoy, Md. The wedding is planned for May 15, 2010. Family and friends are invited to attend.

Peggy McGohan of Oxford (left), wearing her state literacy medal, is congratulated by VGCC Director of Basic Skills Sue W. Grissom.

VGCC student named statewide finalist

Vance-Granville Community College student Peggy McGohan of Oxford was recently selected as one of three finalists for this year’s Angela Moore Trogdon Ms. White and Mr. Alexander Student of the Year Award, which is presented to a basic Birth Anouncements skills student by the N.C. Community College System. McGohan was recognized at 2009, at Granville Medical Center in Lillie Ann Bowes Oxford. The infant weighed eight pounds. the state’s Basic Skills and Family Literacy Conference The baby’s grandparents are Jimmy and David and Stacie Bowes of Henderson in Durham recently. She Beverly Ross of Macon and Charles and announce the birth of their daughter, Lilattended the event with her Susan Holtzman of Henderson. lie Ann Bowes, on Jan. 14, 2010, at Maria husband, Wayne, as well as Parham Medical Center. The infant VGCC Vice President of Comweighed seven pounds, six ounces. The Ny’Zavien Algie Rollins munity and baby’s grandparents are Gary and Donna Economic Development Vanessa Jones, Director of Ayscue of Henderson, James Bowes of Rickyshia Hargrove and Jeremy RolBasic Skills Sue W. Grissom Vance County and Susan Chan of Wake lins of Henderson announce the birth and LEIS Specialist Norma County. of their son, Ny’Zavien Algie Rollins, on Pulley. Jan. 16, 2010, at Maria Parham Medical “North Carolina Basic Center. The infant weighed eight pounds, Ryan Tyshawn Cooper Skills and Literacy Programs one ounce. The baby’s grandparents are serve over 110,000 students Jametrice Cooper and Lewis Cooper Jr. Lena and Reginald Crute, Clifton Harannually; therefore, to be grove, and Jackie and Algie Rollins, all of selected as one of the three of Littleton announce the birth of their Henderson. son, Ryan Tyshawn Cooper, on Jan. 14, finalists for this award is a 2010, at Maria Parham Medical Centrue honor,” said Dr. Randy ter. The infant weighed seven pounds, Da’Mari Malik Williams six ounces. The baby’s grandparents are Juanita Bailey and James Alston of Malika Jones of Kittrell and Darius Warrenton, and Jean Cooper and Lewis Williams of Louisburg announce the birth The January meeting of Cooper Sr. of Littleton. of their son, Da’Mari Malik Williams, on the Sans Souci Literary Club Jan. 3, 2010, at Maria Parham Medical was held in the home of Mrs. Center in Henderson. The infant weighed R.T. McIntyre. Dessert was Mackenzie Renia Holtzman five pounds, 14 ounces. The baby’s grand- served to the 13 members and one guest. Justin and Jamie Holtzman of Manson parents are Deborah Harris and Eric Mrs. Raymond Stone was Jones of Kittell and Christila Simmons announce the birth of their daughter, in charge of the program for and Bobby Hayes of Warrenton. Mackenzie Renia Holtzman, on Dec. 30,

Whitfield, the community college system’s associate vice president of basic skills. “I am so proud of Peggy’s accomplishments in our Basic Skills Program at VGCC,” said Grissom. “She has learned much from that great instructor called ‘life,’ and she shares this wealth of knowledge with our classes.” McGohan quit school at age 16 to help raise her younger siblings when her father became ill. She was originally motivated to earn a GED when her granddaughter dropped out of high school shortly before she was due to graduate. “I told her, ‘If you will go back to high school, Grandma will go, too,’ ” McGohan recalled. Her granddaughter not only completed her high school equivalency diploma but also later entered college, while McGohan has worked toward her GED at VGCC. “At first, it was a promise to my grand-

daughter, but later it became something I wanted to do for myself,” she reflected. “I want to say that I completed it, and to tell other people that you’re never too old to learn or to climb the ladder of success.” McGohan said that she enjoys encouraging young people to get as much education as they can, both to get better jobs and to improve their self-esteem. She has promised to give the finalist medal she received at the state literacy conference to her great-grandson — as soon as he graduates from high school. The Student of the Year award is given in memory of Angela Moore Trogdon, who served as basic skills/human resources development director at two North Carolina community colleges. For more information or to register for GED/literacy classes at VGCC, call Sue Grissom at (252) 738-3315.

Literary club learns about restored Franklin Co. home the afternoon meeting. She introduced Joanne Carpenter, who made a presentation on the restoration of a late 18th century home in Franklin County being completed by Carpenter and her sons. Carpenter showed “before”

and “after” slide photos of the work. After the program was completed, Mrs. Nelson Falkner, president, conducted the business portion of the meeting. Mrs. G.R. Allen will be hostess in February.

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Lowe’s foundation awards $3,200 grant to Aycock Elementary Aycock Elementary School has been awarded a $3,200 grant from the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation for its “Aycock’s Secret Garden” project. Kristen Boyd, Aycock’s assistant principal, wrote the grant proposal and has been instrumental in the school’s revitalization project. The grant funding is made available through Lowe’s Toolbox for Education program and will be used to purchase flowers, plants, shrubbery, benches, chairs and more for the school’s courtyard. Boyd said they named their project “Aycock’s Secret Garden,” because the courtyard is located in the heart or center of the school and has been largely unused for some time. Now with the grant funding, school staff and administrators can purchase new items for the courtyard and

even new tools they can use to maintain the courtyard and conduct other beautification efforts on the school’s campus. Boyd stressed that when the new items are in place, students, parents and teachers will then have a pleasant outdoor area to sit and enjoy reading. Students and teachers also can use the courtyard for journal writing and as a place to explore environmental science through hands-on activities. Over the last several months, the school has focused on revitalizing its courtyard through its staff-led Beautification Committee and two student garden clubs. The committee and clubs already have replaced old shrubbery and flowers with new items such as rose bushes, azaleas, butterfly bushes, tulips, daisies, bird houses and bird baths. New benches

and children’s Adirondack chairs will be purchased with the grant funding and placed in the courtyard. Some of the grant funds will be used to help maintain the courtyard and its vegetation. Aycock Elementary School is one of more than 450 schools or parent organizations to be awarded a Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant for school improvement projects benefiting K-12 public education across the United States during the 2009-2010 school year. “Through our Toolbox for Education grant program, Lowe’s recognizes parentinitiated efforts to enrich the lives of children in communities,” said Larry D. Stone, chairman of Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation. “By supporting schools like Aycock Elementary, we are contributing to a cause that’s important to our cus-

Kristen Boyd, assistant principal at Aycock Elementary School (background center) joins students in the school courtyard as they hold posters and materials from the Lowe’s Charitable and Education Foundation, which awarded the school a $3,200 grant. The third-grade students are members of Aycock’s Young Gardeners Club and include Jodi Waite (kneeling in the front) and (from left) Shatasia Davis, Alaeka Smith, Morgan Allen, Victoria Gill, Corey Williams and Micah Lewis. tomers and employees, and we’re also helping to build a stronger foundation for the children who will be tomorrow’s employees, homeowners

and community leaders.” Launched in partnership with PTO Today, a leading organization serving parentteacher groups, the Toolbox

for Education program has provided more than $17.7 million through more than 4,400 grants since its inception five years ago.

OFFICIAL BALLOT FOR THE 2009 “BEST OF VANCE COUNTY” 65. Best Golf Course Business _______________________ 66. Best Church Supplier Business _______________________ 67. Best Medical Wear Business _______________________ 68. Best Photographer/Studio Business _______________________

People 1. Best Contractor Name _________________________ 2. Best Electrician Name _________________________ 3. Best Pharmacist Name _________________________ 4. Best Doctor Name _________________________ 5. Best Nurse (RN, LPN) Name _________________________ Location________________________ 6. Best Medical Assistant (CNA, office assistant) Name _________________________ 7. Best Dentist Name _________________________ 8. Best Optometrist Name _________________________ 9. Best Insurance Agent Name _________________________ Business _______________________ 10. Best Waiter/Waitress Name _________________________ Restaurant ______________________ 11. Best Car Salesperson Name _________________________ 12. Best Hair Stylist Name _________________________ Salon __________________________ 13. Best Sales Team Business _______________________ 14. Best Auto Mechanic Name _________________________ Business _______________________ 15. Best Attorney Name _________________________ 16. Best Elected Official Name _________________________ 17. Best Real Estate Team Business _______________________ 18. Best Real Estate Agent Name _________________________ 19. Best Dental Hygienist Name _________________________ Office _________________________ 20. Best CPA Name _________________________ Firm __________________________ 21. Best Chiropractor Name _________________________ 22. Best Barber Name _________________________ 23. Best Veterinarian Name _________________________

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Goods & Services 24. Best Restaurant Business _______________________ 25. Best Caterer Business _______________________ 26. Best Roofing Co. Business _______________________ 27. Best Sign Company Business _______________________ 28. Best Nursing Home Business _______________________ 29. Best Bank Bank __________________________ 30. Best Tires Business _______________________ 31. Best Clothes Business _______________________ 32. Best Body Shop Business _______________________ 33. Best Jewelry Store Business _______________________ 34. Best Pet Services Business _______________________ 35. Best Used Cars Business _______________________ 36. Best Dry Cleaner Business _______________________ 37. Best Hair Salon Business _______________________ 38. Best Furniture Store Business _______________________ 39. Best Pest Control Business _______________________ 40. Best Gas/Service Station Business _______________________ 41. Best New Cars Business _______________________ 42. Best Cosmetics Business _______________________ 43. Best Muffler Shop Business _______________________

44. Best Florist Business _______________________ 45. Best Home Improvement Company Business _______________________ 46. Best Nursery/Garden Center Business _______________________ 47. Best Car Wash/Detail Business _______________________ 48. Best Shippers Business _______________________ 49. Best Gift Shop Business _______________________ 50. Best Funeral Services Business _______________________ 51. Best Nail Salon Business _______________________ 52. Best Barber Shop Business _______________________ 53. Best Carpet Dealer Business _______________________ 54. Best Drug Store Business _______________________ 55. Best Manufactured Homes Business _______________________ 56. Best Plumbing Company Business _______________________ 57. Best Appliance Store Business _______________________ 58. Best Electronics Store Business _______________________ 59. Best Mattress Dealer Business _______________________ 60. Best Heating & Cooling Co. Business _______________________ 61. Best Preschool or Day Care Center Business _______________________ 62. Best Print Shop Business _______________________ 63. Best Internet Provider Business _______________________ 64. Best Wireless Store Business _______________________

69. Best Mexican Food Business _______________________ 70. Best Italian Food Business _______________________ 71. Best Chinese Food Business _______________________ 72. Best Cup of Coffee Restaurant or Store ________________ 73. Best Pancake and Waffles Restaurant ______________________ 74. Best Stew Restaurant or Deli _________________ 75. Best Hot Dogs Restaurant or Grill _________________ 76. Best Hamburgers Restaurant or Grill _________________ 77. Best Barbeque Restaurant ______________________ 78. Best Fried Chicken Restaurant ______________________ 79. Best Chicken Sandwich Restaurant ______________________ 80. Best Hushpuppies Restaurant ______________________ 81. Best Fast Food Restaurant or Grill _________________ 82. Best Salad Bar/Soup Restaurant or Grill _________________ 83. Best Buffet Restaurant or Deli _________________ 84. Best Pizza Restaurant or Delivery Service ________ 85. Best Steaks Restaurant ______________________ 86. Best Seafood Restaurant ______________________ 87. Best Iced Tea Restaurant or Grill _________________ 88. Best Ice Cream Location________________________ 89. Best Milkshakes Location________________________ 90. Best Desserts Restaurant, Deli or Bakery ___________ 91. Best “Southern Style” Meal Restaurant ______________________ 92. Best Home-Cooked Breakfast Business _______________________ 93. Best Chicken Tenders Business _______________________ 94. Best Fish Sandwich Business _______________________

RULES FOR ENTRY 1. At least 50% of the questions must be answered on your ballot. 2. When voting on names, please put the first and last names and put “jr.”, “III”, etc. when applicable. 3. When voting the name of a chain (for example: Hardee’s Pizza Hut, Burger King, McDonalds, etc.) be sure to specify which location.

4. No mechanical reproductions of “answered ballots: will be accepted. 5. All answers must be applicable to Vance County for eligibility. 6. Send your completed entries to “The Best of Vance County” Retail Dept. P.O. Box 908, Henderson, N. C. 27536

7. Ballots must be received by January 28, 2010. 8. One entry per person. 9. Must be 18 years or older to participate. 10. A complete list of rules is available at The Daily Dispatch.

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Books & Leisure

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Youth Services The Youth Services Department is welcoming donations to supplement our programming and collections for children and teens. The library can use the following items in new or gently used condition: children’s and young adult books, magazines, DVDs, music or audio CDs, games, puzzles, art supplies, toys, etc. Materials can be brought to the Youth Services Desk. For more information, call (252) 4383316, ext 225. Your donations make a difference! Coming this week: • Bedtime Stories (all ages, best for ages 3-6): Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a family story time where everyone can wear their pajamas. Stories, songs, music, bubbles and more! • Homeschooling Program (all

ages welcome): Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. Join Youth Services Librarian Jeriann Thacker and other homeschooling families for networking, discussion and fun for the kids! • Teens And Tweens Club (for middle and highschoolers): Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Join Programming Specialist Ms. Barbara and other teens and ‘tweens to hang out and chat, discuss books and listen to interesting guest speakers. • Anime/Manga Madness (ages 13 & up, ages 10-12 with parent’s permission): Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Are you crazy about graphic novels? Join Youth Services staff to discuss all things animated and to watch a new featured selection each week! • Mother Goose Time (for infants and toddlers—ages birth-3): Thursdays at 11 a.m. Songs, rhymes, books, clapping, laughing and fun!

Adult Services • “Let’s Talk About It – 2010:” Tuesday evening at Perry Library. The book, The Tragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson, by Mark

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Twain will be discussed. The Friends of the Library are gearing up for the 2010 season of the popular book talk program “Let’s Talk About It,” from the N.C. Humanities Council (“Many Stories, One People.”) The theme will be law and literature. This series is named for Eva Rubin, a leading scholar on public policy and the U.S. Supreme Court. The books focus on the formidable interactions between the justice system and the lives of individuals. The following sessions will include A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines, Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson, and The Emperor of Ocean Park by Yale University law professor Stephen L. Carter. This project is made possible by a grant from the N.C. Humanities Council, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, in partnership with the North Carolina Center for the Book, a program of the State Library of North Carolina. The next program will be Feb. 9 and will continue every other Tuesday through March 9. Pick up your copy of A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines at the circulation desk for the Feb. 9 discussion. • Perry Patrons’ Top Picks

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Help others and you will feel good about yourself. You can meet someone interesting with something to offer you in return if you get involved in a challenging activity. Plan to do something romantic during the evening hours. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll be given some very interesting information, enabling you to make a decision regarding someone you have been uncertain about lately. Make your move and cut your losses. Say no to anyone who has been slowing you down or holding you back. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can shop for bargains but, when it comes to purchasing something that promises the impossible, think twice. Invest your money in something that can really do something for you — like learning new skills that can help you earn more money. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Look for job opportunities with plenty of room for growth. You can make some changes in your personal life that will help you lift some of the burden you’ve been carrying. You will learn something important from someone with more experience. 4 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stay calm and don’t let anything or anyone cause you to make a costly mistake. Investing in someone else will not turn out as planned. Love is in the stars and a chance to become much closer to someone is evident. 2 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Sign up for entertaining events that bring you in contact with enthusiastic individuals. You need to share your thoughts and explore new avenues with people who are just as keen as you about getting ahead. A sudden change in your financial situation is apparent. 5 stars LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can get ahead if you are willing to put in the time and effort required. A love interest will help you to explore new avenues. Mix business with pleasure and you can turn something you like to do into a profitable endeavor. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Follow your heart and refuse to let anyone defuse what you are trying to initiate. Jealousy will be the motive behind someone trying to slow you down. Be creative and make your own opportunities. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Pick and choose your battles wisely. Focus on what’s possible, not what isn’t. Avoid impulsive moves that will cost you time and money. Reconnecting with someone from your past will be a plus. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Create a space that will be more conducive to working at home. Let the people you love take part in your plan. A new look at an old, unfinished project will lead you to find a way to bring it to life. 5 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do whatever you can about a personal matter that is bothering you so you can move on. A strong connection to someone will make it easier for you to decide what you must do. Face your demons so you can feel good about your future. 2 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If someone wants to play mind games with you, refuse to participate. Honesty will serve you the best when dealing with someone who is unfair or manipulative. Don’t be fooled by insincere gestures of friendliness. 4 stars Happy Birthday: Don’t let anyone take advantage of your good nature or willingness to assist others. Be diligent about where you spend your energy, time and talent. Strength and courage will be necessary if you are to maintain your position and hold on to what you’ve got. Take on a leadership position. Your numbers are 7, 9, 11, 21, 26, 33, 45 If you were born on this date: You are inquisitive, sensitive and loving. You are giving, unpredictable, emotional and trusting. You always offer your support and encouragement. Eugenia’s Web sites: eugenialast.com for confidential consultations, myspace.com/ eugenialast for Eugenia’s blog, astroadvice.com for fun. COPYRIGHT 2010 UNIVERSAL UCLICK, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106; (816) 581-7500.

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For NC Fiction (2009): Books by Nicholas Sparks, Todd Johnson, Jan Karon, Kathy Reichs, Michael Malone, David Payne, Robert Morgan, Anita BallardJones, Mary Alice Monroe, Thomas Wolfe, Bernice Kelly Harris, Kaye Gibbons, Rose Senehi, John Hart, Pamela Duncan, Margaret Maron, Jane Tesh, Joanna Catherine Scott, Charles Frazier, Lynn York, Jerry Bledsoe, Ellen Elizabeth Hunter and Clyde Edgerton. • North Carolina state tax forms are no longer available at public libraries: As part of the N.C. Department of Revenue’s efforts to reduce printing costs and encourage electronic filing, the agency will not provide tax forms to public facilities like libraries and post offices this year. Individual taxpayers may order forms by mail at no cost by calling the department toll-free at 1-877-252-3052. Taxpayers can also download the forms and print them by going to http:// www.dorstate.nc.us/downloads/ individual.html. Computers are available to print forms at a cost of .10 per page. Federal tax forms will be available as usual on the first floor of the library.

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DEAR ABBY: My mother — who is 50 — divorced her husband about a year ago. I fully supported her through the divorce, but now I am beginning to regret it. I feel as if I have been taking the place of my father when, at 22, I should be finding my way and exploring the world. I hate myself for feeling this way because I love my mother. I want her to be happy, but she does not try to meet new people or make friends. I find myself staying at home so she won’t be alone, and I know I’m missing out. Should I talk to my mother about this? — DAUGHTER IN NEW YORK DEAR DAUGHTER: Yes. Do it now, before resentment builds and you reach the point where you say something you’ll regret. Do it when you are both in a relaxed mood and won’t be interrupted. Explain that you are worried about her and because she is now a free woman it’s time for her to develop new interests and meet new people. Encourage her to get out, be active, join social or charitable groups, take classes — ANYTHING but sit at home alone. And stop making yourself so available for mother-sitting. You are young and you have a right to a life. You’ll be doing both you and your mom a favor if you stop allowing her to be so emotionally dependent upon you.

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DEAR ABBY: I have chosen to celebrate my children’s birthdays with family and one friend. I want my children to understand early on that birthdays are not about getting loads of gifts, but to celebrate life with family. We are invited to many parties for their friends and classmates, but I have always chosen to attend only those of our close friends. I find it disheartening to watch children these days rip into a bunch of gifts and toss them aside without saying thank you or even commenting on the gift. It’s all about the next package and the volume. Because Dear of this, I’m Abby considerUniversal Press ing no longer giving Syndicate a gift but making a donation to a charity in honor of the birthday boy or girl instead. But I’m worried about the reaction I’ll get from friends. On the other hand, I feel much better about donating to a worthwhile charity instead of another toy for children who already have so much these days. Is a donation appropriate instead of a gift? — WONDERING IN BIRMINGHAM DEAR WONDERING: Your sentiments are noble, but your teaching method is heavy-handed and I don’t recommend it. If the children are in grammar school, a donation in their name to a charity will go over like a lead balloon. Teach your children proper manners by explaining how to practice them and setting a good example. By preventing them from interacting socially with their friends and classmates, you are slowing down their socialization and isolating them. Because you prefer that your children not receive “loads of gifts,” when you plan

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Thought for Today: “God gives us relatives; thank God, we can choose our friends.” — Addison Mizner, American architect (18721933).

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