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Henderson man, 17, held on 7 offenses in city and county

By DISPATCH STAFF

Charges of breaking and entering residences against a Henderson man are piling up.

Already arrested in connection with two offenses in Henderson and one in Vance County, Jatavious Reid, 17, of 82 Raines Drive was charged Friday with four more break-ins in the city, Henderson police said.

The charges are felony breaking and entering and felony larceny at the following locations: • 1038 Shirley Drive on Dec. 1, 2009.

• 201 Raines Drive on Dec. 9, 2009.

• 111 S. Pinkston St. on Jan. 13.

• 101 Carolyn Court on Jan. 13.

On the four counts, secured bond was set at $30,000.

The other city charges include: • 101 Carolyn Court on Jan. 26. Reid was charged with felony breaking and entering, possession of burglary tools and injury to real property.

• 713 N. Williams St. on Jan. 15. Reid was charged with felony breaking and entering and injury to real property.

On the two counts, secured bond was set at $60,000.

A court appearance on the city charges has been set for Feb. 8.

Reid additionally was arrested by the Vance County Please see CHARGES, page 3A

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Deaths Henderson Ruth S. Peel, 58 Darren Richardson, 37 Louisburg Octavius Burt, 27 Wise Anthony Jones, 47

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Bobby Mitchell and Willie Neal of the Henderson Public Works Department inspect the connection between a snow plow and one of the city’s dump trucks in preparation for winter weather expected today.

Long hours, tough tasks ahead for public workers

By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

Officials said they are prepared for a snowstorm warning that remains in effect until midnight.

During the annual City Council retreat Friday afternoon, Public Works Director Linda Leyen said 16 of her employees would be reporting for work 1 a.m. today.

“We have told them to come prepared to stay until Sunday,” she said.

Leyen said the plan called for two sets of eight employees for backhoe, motor grader and snowplow duties. And salt and sand will be put down after the snow is scrapped off the municipal streets and thoroughfares, she said.

Daily Dispatch/ASHLEY STEVEN AYSCUE The N.C. Department of Transportation had already Josh Francis, grocery manager, stocks a couple of shelves with hamburger buns he found in been treating roadways and state-maintained streets the stockroom at Food Lion on Dabney Drive Friday afternoon. A few loaves of bread were all for the past several days in anticipation of the coming that remained after shoppers loaded up on supplies ahead of the winter storm expected to Please see STORM, page 4A hit the area today.

City wants to change how it pays Vance for tax collections Joint funding of programs, projects tops retreat agenda

Unemployment rate for area rises in December

By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer

By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

The city council on Friday agreed to look at changing the way Henderson pays Vance County to collect taxes to a performance-based approach, based on a percentage of collections.

The council, meeting for an annual municipal retreat, additionally agreed to prioritize issues to take to a joint meeting of the council and the county commission prior to budgeting time.

The council agreed to identify specific solutions to take to the county officials, but the council will first have a municipal work session.

Joint funding of programs and services with the county was at the top of the retreat agenda because the subject received the most prior input from the council.

Henderson pays the county 25 percent of the cost to collect taxes, with the agreement dating back to 1986.

City Finance Director Sandra

‘Tight grip of recession’ seen in joblessness

to determine the amount of taxes due and that he expressed concerns to County Manager Jerry Ayscue about the amount of arrears and the collection rate.

And Griffin said he hopes that, when the new tax administrator, Porcha Brooks, starts next week, the city will receive more aggressive enforcement of collections and that there will be an establishment of collection proceedings for those not paying in a reason-

Area unemployment numbers show that the area is “still in a tight grip of the recession,” Renee Taylor, manager of the local Employment Security Commission office, said Friday.

The unemployment rate for Vance County increased from 13.5 percent in November to 14.1 percent in December.

Other statistics released by the North Carolina Employment Security Commission for the same time period showed Warren increased from 12.7 percent to 13 percent, and Granville rose from 10.5 percent to 10.6 percent.

“Relief is, no doubt, still a long way down the road,” Taylor said.

In addition to the three area counties, all the other counties in the Kerr Tar Region saw an increase in their jobless numbers from November 2009 to December 2009, she said. Franklin jumped from 10.1 percent to 10.3 percent; Caswell from 12.2 per-

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City Councilman Garry Daeke talks about tax collections during the City of Henderson’s retreat Friday morning.

Wilkerson made the suggestion to the council to make the system better, saying that “if the county collects a certain percentage in a certain year, that you will get the 25 percent. If that percentage of collections for the city decreases during that time, then, ‘We’re going to not pay you as much and it’s going to be based on that percentage.’”

City Manager Ray Griffin said that Wilkerson met with Interim Tax Administrator Cindy Lloyd

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Daily Meditation Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe [which is] instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man [that is] an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure [things] new and old.

Matthew 13:52

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Raleigh comes to Vance County Was that the state’s top business recruiter in Vance County on Thursday?

And, at the same time, was that the statewide community college leader here at the VGCC Civic Center?

Indeed they both were in town — for the fifth annual Seventh Senatorial District Public Forum hosted by N.C. Sen. Doug Berger, N.C. Rep. Lucy Allen and N.C. Rep. Michael Wray.

Our multiple-county legislative team — which also includes N.C. Rep. Jim Crawford, who was not in attendance apparently because of the high-speed rail meeting in Durham on the same day — is to be commended for organizing this event that has become a powerful program.

Tackling the topic of “Job Creation and Economic Growth: Moving Past the Recession,” state Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco and North Carolina Community College System President Dr. Scott Ralls were keynote speakers for an impressive audience of governmental leaders, business representatives and members of the general public.

They were joined on the program by Billy Ray Hall of the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center and Norlina native Charles Hayes of the Research Triangle Regional Partnership.

Our local legislators have done a great job — through this forum and other efforts — to engage Tri-County citizenry in the process of state government.

Previous forums have dealt with topics like mental health reform, internet crime and gangs. In 2007, North Carolina School Board Chairman Howard Lee was a guest speaker.

Besides addressing topical issues, the forum allows the public an opportunity to share their concerns with the local legislative delegation for upcoming General Assembly sessions.

Will the forums and these speakers change our world? Perhaps not immediately. But it’s refreshing to know that Commerce Secretary Crisco knows we’re here and he knows that we are concerned about bringing jobs to our community.

It’s refreshing to know, too, that Dr. Ralls and Secretary Crisco have an appreciation for the strength of our community college and its ability to train our local workforce.

And it’s just good to know that we — the public — are invited to the table and we get a chance to be heard.

Quotable “The primary consideration for me was to send an absolutely powerful, clear and unremitting message that after Sept. 11 if you were a regime engaged in WMD (weapons of mass destruction), you had to stop.”

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, speaking to Britain’s Iraq Inquiry about his decision to back the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.

“What’s happened, it’s unfortunate, it’s bad, it’s wrong, but I don’t think it has damaged the basic science.”

Yvo de Boer, head of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, on recent scandals over climate data.

In 1964, Barry Goldwater gave an uncompromisingly conservative and liberty-loving speech to the Republican Convention. A reporter in the audience couldn’t believe his ears.

“My God! He’s going to run as Barry Goldwater!”

I had a similar reaction to President Obama’s State of the Union address.

For all the talk of how he needed to “pivot” to the center, the Obama we saw was the same Obama who ran for president and the same Obama we’ve seen over the last year.

His White House is so deep in their own bunker, they could sustain a Dresden-style carpet bombing without even hearing the dishware rattle. For instance, leading social scientists with the most sophisticated statistical tools concluded that Scott Brown’s election was like a slap in the face with a wet, semi-frozen flounder. Yet the White House’s response is to claim that a vote for Brown, who promised to derail ObamaCare, was really a vote for ...

ObamaCare.

But it’s not just that Obama has dug in or “doubled down” on his unpopular agenda that reminded me of the Goldwater story. It’s the fact that Obama is running as Obama.

Since taking office, Obama has continued to see the presidency as the perfect perch from which to campaign for a job he already has.

The solution to every problem the White House runs into is “more Obama.”

Much of this stems from Jonah Obama’s Goldberg own arrogance.

Tribune Media When Services people disagree with his health-care proposals, it is because they don’t really understand them or because they are misdirecting their anger at him.

When Rep. Marion Berry, DArk., warned the president that the 2010 midterms were shaping up to be a replay of the 1994 Republican tsunami, Obama reportedly told him that there was one important difference between then and now: “Me.” In his State of the Union, the president waxed eloquent about the baleful climate of what is commonly called “permanent campaign” mind-set in Washington. This was an interesting

line of attack from a man who has never disbanded his campaign operation “Organizing for America” and who responded to the Scott Brown election by bringing his campaign manager into the White House.

“Doubling down” is a popular phrase in Washington these days to describe Obama’s insistence to stick to his guns — on health care, cap-and-trade and incontinent “stimulus” spending. But doubling down is the wrong term. In blackjack, you can only double down once.

What Obama is doing is letting it ride.

Obama campaigned on an agenda that he believed made sense before the financial crisis and the onset of a steep recession. When circumstances changed, Obama did not. The financial crisis “proved” that we needed the same policy prescriptions. And so, for the last year the president has pushed health-care reform when Americans were interested in jobs and economic growth. He’s pushed a Keynesian spending binge that has had little to no effect on economic health but has been a bracing tonic for Democratic constituencies.

Obama came into office with stratospheric poll numbers and nominally unstoppable majori-

ties in both houses of Congress.

He has given more speeches, lectures, press conferences and tutorials on his policies than any president in modern memory. In response, independents have abandoned him, conservatives have steeled their resolve against him, and liberals have lost faith. And yet, like a drunk in a bowling shirt at the craps table who insists his losses don’t disprove his “system” for winning, Obama stands behind his bet.

So what was Obama’s bet?

He believed that he was elected to usher in a new progressive era, a new New Deal.

Unfortunately for his wager, every significant election since November 2008 has refuted the sagacity of this gamble. In New Jersey, in Virginia and even in Massachusetts, voters have said that is not the change they were looking for. The rosy scenario for Democrats is that they will “only” lose 20 to 30 seats in the coming midterm elections. If we were at the dawn of a new New Deal, you would expect voters to be ratifying Obama’s actions.

And yet there the president stands, mocking his opponents and the ignorant rubes who don’t understand his system as he says in word and deed, “let it ride.”

Letter to the Editor Progress being made with Weed and Seed

A power shift in North Carolina Voter registration data, coupled with results from the 2010 census data, demonstrates a power shift in North Carolina.

We’ve known for some time that voters were disproportionately choosing to be unaffiliated instead of registering as Republicans or Democrats. Democracy North Carolina reported this week that unaffiliated voter registrations grew 83 percent in the past decade, while Republicans gained 16 percent and Democrats increased by 11 percent. Democrats still have the largest numbers but the influence of both political parties is waning.

At least two significant events played into this decline.

Even as Republicans were gaining in new registrations they didn’t have the numbers to win at the ballot box. Their only hope was to allow independents and unaffiliated voters to vote for their candidates in primary elections, hoping these voters would stay with them in general elections. As more GOP candidates won, Democrats also allowed unaffiliated voters to select a Democratic ballot in primary elections, removing the real impetus for having to register for one party or the other.

The numbers speak for them-

selves — 23 percent of North Carolina’s registered voters list themselves as unaffiliated.

Another telling statistic from voter registrations is the 57 percent gain in minority registrations, compared to a 15 percent increase in white registrations Tom during the Campbell past decade.

NC SPIN We can credit some of this increase to the “Obama surge” of 2008 but minorities, especially Latinos, are growing in significance.

North Carolina votes slightly more women than men, has more voters over the age of 60 and a larger percentage of white voters going to the polls.

Eastern Democrats have long held powerful positions in our legislature and in government but will likely lose seats and influence when redistricting occurs in 2011. New districts will be created and more power will shift to urban areas.

Most of the campaigning

will be conducted by TV and social media like facebook and YouTube. Statewide candidates will focus most of their campaign efforts on the 25 most populous counties, carefully researching issues important to these voters. They will also appeal to women and seniors, since these are the people who most often vote. Candidates will seek the minority vote but unless this group votes with more consistency and less predictability (for Democrats) they will not get major attention. To win, candidates must capture unaffiliated voters. To get their votes, candidates must move to the center, emphasizing specific plans of action more than rhetoric. Unaffiliated voters respond more to fiscal issues than social agendas.

We will see evidence of these changes in this year’s elections, but the real proof will come following the redistricting that results from the 2010 Census.

Whether for good or bad we cannot say at this point, but there is no refuting the shift in power taking place in North Carolina.

Tom Campbell is the creator, executive producer, and moderator of NC SPIN

The Daily Dispatch’s “Year In Review” was well done. However, some of the information from an article printed June 19 could have been used to show progress is being made.

Since 2008, the Henderson/Vance Weed and Seed steering committee and the new site director, Hattie Alexander, have worked very hard to get his project back on track. Safe Havens have been designated in local area churches and community organizations.

Ms. Alexander is working diligently to make sure all paper work as required by the Department of Justice and the City of Henderson (fiscal agent), is done correctly. In August 2009, a part time site monitor, Chevon Bullock, was hired to assist Ms. Alexander.

Currently, the “Weed and Seed” program is working very well, especially the “Weed” side which is mainly run by the Police Department. The “Seed” side, “seeding positive growth in the community,” is mainly run by the community through its Safe Haven programs and is progressing.

There is a learning curve, where money is sometimes lost when a new project is undertaken. Problems experienced by those working in the community resulted from a lack of direction from the fiscal agent, who gave little, if any attention to the program until problems surfaced. Any monetary losses incurred by the city due to negligence and/ or the inexperience of its leaders (i.e., City Council, city managers, Weed &Seed Steering Committee) could be viewed as a miniscule amount for Henderson to invest (however unintentionally) in its residents, especially those of lesser incomes. However, I do not condone misuse of public money no matter how small the amount, yet, in the particular instance, it seems to me, “poetic justice” in many ways.

We need to continue to move forward with this program as it is designed to help the Vance County Weed and Seed Community “weed” out crime and “seed” in stable and enduring neighborhoods.

Elnora O’Hara Henderson

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On this date: In 1882, the 32nd president of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, was born in Hyde Park, N.Y. In 1933, Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany.

The first episode of the “Lone Ranger” radio program was broadcast on station WXYZ in Detroit.

In 1960, the American Football League awarded a franchise to Oakland, Calif.

In 1962, two members of “The Flying Wallendas” highwire act were killed when their seven-person pyramid collapsed during a performance in Detroit.

In 1968, the Tet Offensive began during the Vietnam War as Communist forces launched surprise attacks against South Vietnamese provincial capitals.

In 1972, 13 Roman Catholic civil rights marchers were shot to death by British soldiers in Northern Ireland on what became known as “Bloody Sunday.”

In 2003, Richard Reid, the British citizen and al-Qaida follower who’d tried to blow up a trans-Atlantic jetliner with explosives hidden in his shoes, was sentenced to life in prison by a federal judge in Boston.

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There are 335 days left in the year.

Five years ago: Iraqis voted in their country’s first free election in a half-century; President George W. Bush called the balloting a resounding success. The downing of a C-130 military transport plane north of Baghdad killed all ten British servicemen on board; the militant group Ansar al-Islam claimed responsibility. In Northern Ireland, Robert McCartney, 33, was killed in a fight at a Belfast pub by members of the Irish Republican Army.

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DEAR ABBY: I anything. I don’t know what recently attended a concert in I’m doing wrong. I mean, I the hall that is home to our cook, clean, help around the local symphony orchestra. house, but it doesn’t seem to Imagine my dismay when help. the couple sitting behind me Please don’t get me wrong. proceeded to unwrap candy, I love my parents, but they then crumple up and throw get mad so easily. I’m not the wrappers on the floor. sure if it’s because they’re It was, to say the least, aging — they are 44 and 46 distracting — and leaving — or if it’s something I have the wrappers on the floor done. I was low class. For pity’s sake, also feel folks, clean up after yourlike they selves! aren’t In this age of food allerbeing fair gies, eating peanut butter to me besnacks in a crowded concert cause my hall seems a doubly poor siblings, choice. Abby, would you who are please remind your readers younger to remember their manners AND older during a live performance?

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Sports

Cheater?

McCarron ‘appalled’ with Lefty for using 20-year-old wedge

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Conference interruption: Hoyas to host Duke

By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer

AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain

Kentucky coach John Calipari reacts as his team falls behind against South Carolina Tuesday.

WASHINGTON — Duke vs.

Georgetown. Two top 10 teams.

Sellout crowd at the Verizon Center. Even the president might show up.

The one flaw for Georgetown coach John Thompson III? The game comes in the wrong month.

No. 8 Duke at No. 7 Georgetown Saturday, 1 p.m. on CBS “Television dictates this outof-conference series,” Thompson said. “In my perfect world, once

the Big East starts, we’re just playing Big East games.”

Saturday’s matchup between the No. 7 Hoyas and the No. 8 Blue Devils wraps up the schools’ four-game contract that gave television a major say in dictating dates and times. The series has produced some memorable moments, from the fans storming the court following

Humbled Cats try to regroup for Vanderbilt

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NASCAR giving tracks some relief

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ Associated Press Writer

AP Photo/Dave Martin

Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner runs off the field after the Cardinals’ playoff game against New Orleans on Saturday, Jan. 16. The former MVP and Super Bowl champ announced his retirement from football Friday.

Warner walking away

After 12 seasons, former MVP announces retirement

By BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer

TEMPE, Ariz. — Kurt Warner has called an end to one of the great storybook careers in NFL history.

The 38-year-old quarterback announced his retirement from the game on Friday after a dozen years in a league that at first rejected him, then revered him as he came from nowhere to lead the lowly St. Louis Rams to two Super Bowls, winning the first of them.

Written off as a has-been,

he rose again to lead the longsuffering Arizona Cardinals to the Super Bowl a year ago.

Warner, a man of deep faith who carried a Bible to each post-game news conference, walked away with a year left on a two-year, $23 million contract, knowing he still had the skills to play at the highest level.

“It’s been an amazing ride,” he said. “I don’t think I could have dreamt it would have played out like it has, but I’ve been humbled every day that I woke up the last 12 years and

amazed that God would choose to use me to do what he’s given me the opportunity to do.”

Warner had one of the greatest postseason performances ever in Arizona’s 51-45 overtime wild card victory over Green Bay on Jan. 10, but sustained a brutal hit in the Cardinals’ 45-14 divisional round loss at New Orleans six days later.

“He has had a dominant career. He’s a good person,” Cardinals defensive tackle Please see WARNER, page 3B

Federer, relaxed and in command, set for Murray

By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer

MELBOURNE, Australia — Roger Federer decided the crowd didn’t get quite enough value from his semifinal romp over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, so he worked on his comedy routine.

After dismissing his 10th-seeded opponent 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 Friday night, Federer looked toward the final and the last obstacle between him and a fourth Australian Open title — Andy Murray.

Murray, as the Scotsman is incessantly reminded, will be trying to end a long drought for British men at Grand Slam tournaments when he takes the court Sunday night.

“I know he’d like to win the first for British tennis since, what is it 150,000 years?” Federer cracked during his courtside interview. “The poor guy who has to go through those moments over and over again.”

Reminded later that the dry spell extended only 74 years, Federer smiled.

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Help on the way

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer

LEXINGTON, Ky. — John Calipari figures the president has enough on his plate. The last thing Barack Obama needs to do is take the blame for ending Kentucky’s bid for a perfect season.

Calipari figures it’s his fault, and not the president’s, that the top-ranked Wildcats lost their focus — and their composure — in a 68-62 upset at South Carolina on Tuesday.

The game came at the end of a whirlwind 36 hours in which Kentucky rose to No. 1 for the first time in nearly seven years and received a phone call from the president as a thank you for helping raise $1.3 million for earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

It may have been a little too much for a roster filled largely with freshmen and sophomores. It may have even been a little too much for their coach, who admits getting carried away after watching the Wildcats stomp Arkansas by 31 points last weekend to ascend to the top of the polls.

Calipari said afterward that Kentucky would have “smashed” anyone in the country that day. Barely 72 hours later the Wildcats were racing for the exits as South Carolina fans stormed the court following the school’s first win over a No. 1 team.

Not that Kentucky played like it deserved the honor against the Gamecocks. The Wildcats had 15 turnovers and shot 39 percent to put a stunning halt to the program’s best start in 44 years.

“I don’t know if I got intoxicated by us winning so much,

Georgetown’s upset of then-No. 1 Duke in 2006 to the phantom technical foul on Greg Monroe that swung the momentum last year in Durham.

But one could argue that this game is the last thing Georgetown (15-4) needs during a brutal conference schedule. The Big

“Oh,” he said. “I missed it by a little bit.”

The last British man to win a major was Fred Perry in 1936. Murray, who beat Marin Cilic in his semifinal a night earlier, is the first British man in the Open era to reach two Grand Slam finals and the first Brit to make it to a championship match in Australia since John Lloyd in 1977.

“He’s got a lot of expectations. ...

The pressure’s going to be tough, so we’ll see how he handles it,” Federer said. “I’ll make sure I’ll make it as tough as possible.”

Federer was asked if he could imagine being in the same position as Murray — carrying the hopes of an entire country long denied.

“You could be one of those nations that never had a Grand Slam champion, you know,” he said. “No, I mean, it’s just funny because that’s the question he probably gets asked quite AP Photo/John Donegan a bit. Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s a bit fed up by it. I think he’s done reRoger Federer leaps for a return to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on the way to winning their men’s singles semifinal match at the Please see FEDERER, page 3B Australian Open Friday.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has alleviated some of the financial strain on racetracks during the rough economic climate.

The sanctioning body lowered the fee it charges to hold NASCAR races, and the trickle down affects nearly every aspect of events. The reduction should allow track owners to reduce ticket prices and lower various fees associated with holding a race.

It also will affect prize money, which is largely determined by track profit.

High-profile tracks like Daytona, Texas and Indianapolis pay a much higher sanctioning fee to NASCAR than smaller venues like Dover, Darlington and Martinsville — and the purses reflect that.

Tracks have suffered during the tough economy because of declining attendance and less money from sponsors, upon which the sport is heavily dependent.

“Last year we launched an industrywide effort to help the sport manage budgets in this economy,” NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said Friday. “NASCAR did the right thing to work with the tracks to reduce their costs in order to manage the economic realities.

“In return, the tracks have done a great job reducing ticket prices and enhancing the fan experience. Likewise, we worked with the teams to contain costs such as elimination of testing and other steps. This is consistent with how virtually every sport and business has adjusted to the economy over the past year.”

Lenny Santiago, director of marketing for International Speedway Corporation — which owns the Daytona, Talladega and Darlington tracks, among others — said the move reduces the financial stress on facilities, which should in turn lower cost for fans.

“This will help everyone — fans, tracks, vendors and everyone in between to reduce cost,” Santiago said.

“We applaud NASCAR for this move.”

Ticket prices were already set for this year and will likely be unchanged across ISC’s tracks, Santiago said, but the move could help lower costs in the future.

About 600,000 tickets were already lowered among the tracks this year before the announcement.

Santiago said the biggest beneficiaries of the move are the fans.

“In late 2008, we recognized that the economy was going to be a challenge,” he said. “This is another important step to keep consumer confidence high.”

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Two-minute drill Local Sports 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.

Aycock Center to hold hoops camps A basketball camp for ages 5-7 will be held at the Aycock Recreation Center on Feb. 6, 13 and 27 from 2 until 4 p.m.

Campers will learn the basic basketball skills and receive a reward at the end of camp.

Registration is $10. Campers can sign up now, and money is not due until the first day of camp.

Tennis clinic to be held at the YMCA Northern Vance tennis coach Jeff Arthurs and Kerr-Vance tennis coach Dave Donaldson will be holding a tennis clinic at the Henderson YMCA on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 2 until 4 p.m.

The clinic is for ages 8-14, and the cost is $20.

YMCA members and non-members can participate.

Those interested should sign up at the YMCA by Friday, Feb. 5.

College Hoops Moss out as UNC Wilmington coach WILMINGTON (AP) — North Carolina Wilmington basketball coach Benny Moss has been reassigned within the athletic department.

Athletic director Kelly Mehrtens said Friday that assistant coach Brooks Lee will take over the program on an interim basis, starting with Saturday’s home game against Towson.

Moss’ attorney Jay Wesley Casteen said reports that the coach was fired were incorrect.

Moss was 41-74 in his fourth season at UNCWilmington, and went 23-45 in the Colonial Athletic Association.

The Seahawks (7-14, 3-7) have lost six of seven and finished with losing records in two of Moss’ three full seasons.

College Football Lazor planning ‘pro style’ offense for Virginia RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — New coordinator Bill Lazor says observers of the Virginia offense this coming season will probably be inclined to refer to it as a pro-style attack.

Lazor says the offense will be an extension of what new coach Mike London prefers, with an emphasis on being explosive and physical and matching the strengths of the personnel.

He says his offensive roots come from nine years as a college assistant and the last seven in the NFL with Dan Reeves in Atlanta, Joe Gibbs in Washington and Mike Holmgren and Jim Mora Jr. in Seattle.

He was the quarterbacks coach the last two seasons for the Seahawks.

Lazor was hired Thursday.

Sports on TV Saturday, Jan. 30 BOXING 10 p.m. n FSN — Jorge Arce (52-6-1) vs.

Angky Angkota (23-4-0) for vacant WBO super flyweight title, at Mexico City EXTREME SPORTS 4 p.m. n ESPN2 — Winter X Games, at Aspen, Colo.

9 p.m. n ESPN — Winter X Games, at Aspen, Colo.

1 a.m. n ESPN2 — Winter X Games, at Aspen, Colo. (delayed tape) GOLF 7:30 a.m. n TGC — Nationwide Tour, New Zealand PGA Championship, third round, at Christchurch, New Zealand (same-day tape) 9:30 a.m. n TGC — European PGA Tour, Qatar Masters, third round, at Doha, Qatar (same-day tape) 1 p.m. n TGC — PGA Tour, Farmers Insurance Open, third round, at La Jolla, Calif.

3 p.m. n CBS — PGA Tour, Farmers Insurance Open, third round, at La Jolla, Calif.

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon n ESPN — Louisville at West Virginia n ESPN2 — La Salle at Temple 1 p.m. n CBS — National coverage, Duke

at Georgetown 2 p.m. n ESPN — Oklahoma St. at Missouri 3 p.m. n CBS — Florida St. at Boston College n ESPN2 — Indiana at Illinois 3:30 p.m. n FSN — Washington St. at Washington 4 p.m. n ESPN — Vanderbilt at Kentucky 6 p.m. n ESPN2 — Notre Dame at Rutgers 7 p.m. n ESPN — Kansas at Kansas St. 8 p.m. n ESPN2 — Pacific at UC Riverside NBA DL BASKETBALL 11 p.m. n VERSUS — Bakersfield at Idaho (same-day tape) RODEO 8 p.m. n VERSUS — PBR, Tampa Invitational, at Tampa, Fla. SOCCER 9:55 a.m. n ESPN2 — Premier League, Fulham vs. Aston Villa, at London TENNIS 3:30 a.m. n ESPN2 — Australian Open, men’s championship match, at Melbourne, Australia WOMEN’S COLLEGE B-BALL 5:30 p.m. n FSN — Arizona St. at California

Saturday, January 30, 2010

LOCAL SPORTS

EJMS girls finish season undefeated

By DAILY DISPATCH STAFF

With a win over Hawley Thursday night, the Eaton-Johnson Middle

School girls’ basketball team won their conference tournament for the second year in a row.

The Cougars finished

the regular season 10-0, and won three straight to claim the title.

It was also the second consecutive season the

Cougars were regular season champs.

Eaton-Johnson was 27-2 combined over the last two seasons.

KVA middle school boys, girls victorious

By DAILY DISPATCH STAFF

Both Kerr-Vance’s middle school boys’ and girls’ hoops squads celebrated wins on Thursday.

The boys defeated Vance

Charter 35-30. Leading the Spartans in scoring were Sam Fuquay (11 points), Jordan Hogge (10) and Hunter Layton (7).

The girls’ team rebounded from Tuesday’s tough

two-point loss to Roxboro Community with a 27-19 win over Vance Charter.

The win improved KVA to 7-4 on the season.

Ten different Lady Spartans saw playing time

in the win.

Rachel Ross led the scoring effort with 10 points.

Bryles Cutts scored six, and Alexandra Dozier and Cassidy Tucker each had four.

McCarron accuses Mickelson of ‘cheating’

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

SAN DIEGO — Already missing Tiger Woods because of a sex scandal, the PGA Tour headed into another mess Friday when a player accused Phil Mickelson of “cheating” for using wedges that are allowed under a legal technicality.

“It’s cheating, and I’m appalled Phil has put it in play,” Scott McCarron said in Friday’s edition of The San Francisco Chronicle.

Mickelson is among at least four players at Torrey Pines using a Ping-Eye 2 wedge that was made 20 years ago and has square grooves. Such grooves now are banned on the PGA Tour because of a new USGA regulation this year that irons have V-shaped grooves.

The square-groove Ping wedges remain legal, however, because of a lawsuit that Ping filed against the USGA that was settled in 1990. Under the settlement, any Ping-Eye 2

made before April 1, 1990, remains approved because it takes precedence over any rule change.

McCarron’s comments resonated across Torrey Pines because “cheating” is considered one of the dirtiest accusations in a sport that prides itself on honesty and players calling penalties on themselves.

Mickelson refused to be drawn into a debate with McCarron over his choice of words, rather he criticized the USGA for adopt-

ing such a rule change in the first place, especially knowing that this loophole might cause problems.

“It’s a terrible rule. To change something that has this kind of loophole is nuts,” Mickelson said.

“But it’s not up to me or any other player to interpret what the rule is or the spirit of the rule. I understand black and white.

And I think that myself or any other player is allowed to play those clubs because they’re approved — end of story.”

Thomas, defense lead Duke past Florida St., 73-43

20-point game and reached double figures for the 10th straight time. Joy Cheek scored her 1,000th career point, helping the Blue Devils win their third straight and 11th in 12 games. The only loss in that

stretch came against unbeaten No. 1 Connecticut.

Duke has won 29 of 32 against the Seminoles, though this was only the third time both teams were ranked at the time. The Blue Devils haven’t lost to an ACC team at home since coach Joanne P. McCallie’s first season in 2007-08.

This was supposed to be their toughest ACC test to date, but their aggressive play at both ends of the floor turned this top-15 matchup into no contest.

Duke generated layups seemingly at will early and frustrated Florida State with its full-court press, taking control with a gameopening 20-2 run capped

by Shay Selby’s layup with 9:41 left.

The start couldn’t have gone much worse for the Seminoles, who missed 12 of their first 13 shots.

They didn’t crack double figures until Jacinta Monroe’s jumper with 1:22 left in the half made it 30-11 and were held to a seasonlow 13 first-half points.

They had 13 turnovers at the break.

echoed by Duke’s Jon Scheyer.

“We need to go in there like it’s a big-time game, (like in) March,” Scheyer said. “It could be like that, so we just want to try to simulate that and come out with a win.”

Duke won the last two meetings between the schools, both in Durham, and there remains a never-solved mystery from last year’s game: Who was the mystery person that caused Monroe to get a technical?

Monroe was on the bench when the Hoyas big man was cited by official John Cahill for fussing

about a call, a key moment in the second half of Duke’s 76-67 win. The consensus is nearly unanimous that Monroe didn’t say a word, that it was perhaps was a Georgetown fan seated behind the bench at noisy Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Monroe and Thompson this week revealed an intriguing footnote to that incident, one that has likely made Monroe a better player. Thompson pointed out that Monroe had been too emotional in protesting early foul calls during that game, so it’s likely the officials were on the lookout for him.

By JOEDY McCREARY AP Sports Writer

DURHAM — Jasmine Thomas scored 23 points to help No. 7 Duke beat No. 13 Florida State 73-43 on Friday night.

Krystal Thomas added 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Blue Devils (183, 6-0). The only team unbeaten in Atlantic Coast Conference play went up by double figures to stay before Florida State hit its second field goal, and cruised to its 11th straight league victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Courtney Ward scored 11 points, but the Seminoles (18-4, 4-2) had a seasonhigh 27 turnovers and had their four-game winning streak snapped with their most lopsided loss of the season.

After falling behind by 19 in the first half, they didn’t get closer than 15 after the break.

Allison Vernerey had 11 points for Duke, which dominated the boards in a meeting of two of the nation’s top rebounding

AP Photo/Gerry Broome

Duke’s Keturah Jackson and Karima Christmas pressure Florida State’s Alexa Deluzio during the first half of Friday’s game in Durham. teams. The Blue Devils, who entered with an ACCbest rebounding margin of plus-10.6, held a 51-30 edge on the glass.

Jasmine Thomas was 4 for 5 from 3-point range, had her second straight

DEVILS-HOYAS, from page 1B East has four teams in the top 10 and five in the top 20. The Hoyas are coming off their worst game of the season, a 73-56 defeat at No. 4 Syracuse on Monday.

Actually, someone has argued that point: Thompson’s father, the longtime Georgetown coach.

“He says I’m crazy for playing this series,” Thompson said. “Is it piling on? To a certain extent, yeah. But at the same time you want to play against the best teams, against the best programs, and they are one of them. At the same time you want to get as many different experiences for your group as you can. And hopefully you can go through that without beating (the players) up too much. Big East play, you’re going to be beat up.”

Games against Duke (17-3) are about the only time Georgetown can count on a sellout at the 20,000-seat arena, and many of the fans in the upper bowl will once again wear the visitor’s shade of blue. The city was abuzz Friday with the expecta-

tion that President Barack Obama will be among the throng: Georgetown issued a statement telling fans to leave backpacks and bags at home and arrive early for “enhanced security” because of “dignitaries expected.”

Even so, Thompson downplayed the notion of a Georgetown-Duke rivalry.

In that sense, Duke is no Syracuse.

“It’s been a great series for us, both the good and bad, but at the end of the day our Big East games this time of year are more important,” Thompson said.

A quick survey of Thompson’s players ran the gamut. Some said it’s just another game, Julian Vaughn noted its importance for NCAA tournament seeding, and Jason Clark said it was something special.

“This is a really big game — Big East, ACC challenge game,” Clark said. “Duke has a reputation for being a really, really good team, so you kind of get motivated a lot more to play this game.”

That sentiment was

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FEDERER, from page 1B

WILDCATS, from page 1B if I lost my mind and got arrogant because they were playing so well and now I got a little arrogant because they were playing so well I could say some stuff I didn’t need to say,” Calipari said.

“Hopefully we’ll pull back here and figure all this out.”

The Wildcats (19-1, 4-1 Southeastern Conference) don’t have a lot of time, or the team that began the week atop the polls could end it looking up — way up — at No. 21 Vanderbilt (16-3, 5-0).

The red-hot Commodores have won 10 straight heading into Saturday’s game at Rupp Arena, including a relatively easy 85-76 win at No. 14 Tennessee on Wednesday.

Coach Kevin Stallings, however, isn’t exactly ready to stamp his team as a Kentucky’s biggest threat in the SEC. He doesn’t blame

the Wildcats for getting a little off track after spending 10 minutes listening to the nation’s most powerful basketball player tell them he was watching.

“That was almost like a setup I think,” Stallings said. “I’m not sure the president wasn’t for South Carolina. I don’t know how John could’ve possibly gotten them focused in on that game.”

Calipari typically has a 24-hour rule following each game, meaning the team has a day to either enjoy a victory or get over a loss.

Moving forward quickly wasn’t a problem when the Wildcats went two-plus months without tasting defeat. He allows it now might be, even for a coach that has lost 141 times during his collegiate career.

While the Wildcats silently slumped home on

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Patterson, who took just four shots in 35 minutes against the Gamecocks, said he tried not to take the comments personally. Still, the unrest over one loss is a bit hard to stomach, particularly considering a year ago the Wildcats were a muddled mess on their way to the NIT. He ended up posting a brief response that doubled as an apology of sorts.

“I was just trying to let them know, don’t question us, don’t criticize us just because of this loss,” Patterson said. “We’re all human and we make mistakes and that was my mistake for not playing the way I should have played.”

Patterson stressed he’s “moving on” and spent 30 minutes before practice on Friday working on post moves with Calipari trying to get back to basics.

a plane late Tuesday night, Calipari made a recruiting stop in Charlotte. He flopped onto the bed in his hotel room, exhausted.

Then he noticed he was caked in sweat from stress.

“I was like, ’What in the world,”’ he said. “So for 24 hours it is devastating. I woke up the next day, and I said, thinking about how I dealt with it, ’This may have been good for me, forget them. Cool out. Coach your team. Get them better and start figuring out what you’ve got to do.”

Namely, finding a way to turn the page. It won’t be easy for a team that had dreams of a perfect season.

Guard Eric Bledsoe said the loss “felt like the end of the world” while star forward Patrick Patterson’s Facebook page was littered with critical comments from fans.

last year trying to equal Pete Sampras’ record 14 career titles. He left in tears after a five-set loss to Rafael Nadal.

Then came Paris.

Federer won his first French Open title to complete a career Grand Slam of clay, grass and hard-court titles.

Murray took out Nadal this time. The Spaniard retired in the third set of their quarterfinal because of an injury to his right knee that is expected to sideline him for a month.

Tsonga ousted the only other man to beat Federer at Melbourne Park in the last five years when he beat 2008 champion and No. 3-ranked Novak Djokovic in the quarters.

Djokovic defeated Federer in the semifinals two years ago and Tsonga in the final.

ally well, handling the pressure and considering the media in England .... he’s done great.”

Federer, winner of a record 15 majors, will be playing in his 22nd Grand Slam final. He was relaxed as ever at Rod Laver Arena in dispatching Tsonga in 1 1/2 hours.

Tsonga offered glimpses of sporadic brilliance, but he was no match for the sublime play of Federer.

Murray can take solace in this statistic: He leads Federer 6-4 in career head-to-heads. But the top-ranked Swiss has won the last two and, more important, their only Grand Slam encounter: a straight-sets victory at the 2008 U.S. Open final.

Federer said he’s still driven to win the majors.

He came to Australia

WARNER, from page 1B Darnell Dockett said.

“He’s got to do what’s best for his family. He played long enough. He took us to the Super Bowl last year.

We had a great season this year. It’s a good thing. If you’re going to go out, go out on top.”

The Cardinals signed Warner to a one-year contract in 2005 largely because no other team would give him a chance to be a starter. His opportunities over the next two years were scattered and even when coach Ken Whisenhunt took over in 2007, Warner was the backup to Matt Leinart.

But when Leinart went down with an injury five games into the season, Warner got his chance. He started 48 of the remaining 49 games of his career.

Warner leaves the game with a legacy that could land him in the Hall of Fame even though he didn’t get his first start until he was 28.

In a comparison with the 14 quarterbacks to make the Hall of Fame in the last 25 years, Warner has a better career completion percentage,

GOLF Farmers Insurance Open Par Scores

Top Scorers Friday, San Diego Purse: $5.3 million s-Torrey Pines (South Course) 7,698 yards, Par 72 n-Torrey Pines (North Course) 6,986 yards, Par 72 D.A. Points 68n-65s — 133 -11 Ryuji Imada 65n-68s — 133 -11 Matt Every 65n-70s — 135 -9 Michael Sim 73s-62n — 135 -9 George McNeill 69s-67n — 136 -8 John Rollins 70s-66n — 136 -8 Ben Crane 65n-71s — 136 -8 Robert Allenby 67s-69n — 136 -8 Chris Tidland 65n-71s — 136 -8 Charlie Wi 71s-66n — 137 -7 Rickie Fowler 67n-70s — 137 -7 Marc Leishman 68s-69n — 137 -7 Tom Pernice, Jr. 66n-71s — 137 -7 Phil Mickelson 70s-67n — 137 -7 Lucas Glover 71s-67n — 138 -6 Tom Gillis 67n-71s — 138 -6

NHL Standings

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF New Jersey 53 35 16 2 72 144 Pittsburgh 55 33 21 1 67 173 Philadelphia 52 26 23 3 55 158 N.Y. Rangers 54 24 23 7 55 138 N.Y. Islanders 54 23 23 8 54 142 Northeast Division

GP W L OT Pts GF Buffalo 53 32 14 7 71 149 Ottawa 55 30 21 4 64 154 Montreal 55 25 25 5 55 141 Boston 52 23 21 8 54 128 Toronto 55 17 27 11 45 146 Southeast Division

GP W L OT Pts GF Washington 54 36 12 6 78 211 Atlanta 53 24 21 8 56 162 Florida 54 23 22 9 55 147 Tampa Bay 53 22 20 11 55 136 Carolina 53 18 28 7 43 141 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

GP W L OT Pts GF Chicago 54 37 13 4 78 178 Nashville 53 29 21 3 61 147 Detroit 54 26 19 9 61 141 St. Louis 54 24 22 8 56 141 Columbus 56 21 26 9 51 146 Northwest Division

GP W L OT Pts GF Vancouver 53 33 18 2 68 173 Colorado 53 30 17 6 66 155 Calgary 54 26 20 8 60 137 Minnesota 54 27 23 4 58 151 Edmonton 52 16 30 6 38 136 Pacific Division

GP W L OT Pts GF San Jose 54 35 10 9 79 182 Phoenix 54 31 18 5 67 147 Los Angeles 53 31 19 3 65 160 Dallas 54 24 19 11 59 155 Anaheim 55 25 23 7 57 152

GA 127 155 149 133 192 GA 147 170 158 159 174 GA 125 149 145 150 186 GA 129 140 141 158 178 GA 132 141 147 173 172

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NFL passing leaders (single season)

NFL passing leaders (single season)

Kurt Warner, who has led two franchises to the Super Bowl and one to a Lombardi Trophy, announced his retirement on Friday.

D. Marino D. Brees K. Warner T. Brady

5,084 ’84 5,069 ’08 4,830 ’01 4,806 ’07

T. Brady P. Manning D. Marino D. Marino K. Warner

50 ’07 49 ’04 48 ’84 44 ’86 41 ’99

TD leaders (single season)

Most passing yards per game (all-time)

P. Manning K. Warner D. Marino D. Brees

261.1 260.8 253.6 251.2

Kurt Warner, who has led two franchises to the Super Bowl and one to a Lombardi Trophy, announced his retirement on Friday.

MVP

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5,084 ’84 5,069 ’08 4,830 ’01 4,806 ’07

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50 ’07 49 ’04 48 ’84 44 ’86 41 ’99

TD leaders (single season)

1999 League 1999 Super Bowl 2001 League Pro Bowl 1999, 2000, 2001, 2008 and 2009

Most passing yards per game (all-time)

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Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner announces his retirement from football with his family Friday at the Cardinals’ training facility in Tempe, Ariz. yards per pass attempt and yards per game. Only Dan Marino had more career 300-yard passing games.

In 124 regular-season games, Warner completed 65.5 percent of his passes for 32,344 yards and 208 touchdowns. He and Fran Tarkenton are the only

NFL quarterbacks to throw for 100 touchdowns and 14,000 yards for two teams.

Cardinals general manager Rod Graves called it an emotional day “because I realize once again how extraordinary he was.”

“I’ve only had the privilege of being around one

Saturday’s Games N.Y. Islanders at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

Montreal at Ottawa, 2 p.m.

Los Angeles at Boston, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Columbus at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Atlanta at Nashville, 8 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Edmonton at Calgary, 10 p.m.

Nashville Detroit

Minnesota at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

Summaries

New Jersey 5, Toronto 4 (OT)

Toronto 1 1 2 0 — 4 New Jersey 2 2 0 1 — 5 -----------------------------------First Period—1, Toronto, Gunnarsson 1 (Mayers, Beauchemin), 6:11. 2, New Jersey, Parise 24 (Zubrus, Zajac), 7:10. 3, New Jersey, Parise 25 (Zubrus, Zajac), 13:40. Penalties—Salvador, NJ (holding), 10:23.

Second Period—4, New Jersey, Zubrus 3 (Zajac, Parise), 9:22. 5, Toronto, Orr 2 (Mayers, Primeau), 14:41. 6, New Jersey, Davis 1 (Niedermayer, C.White), 17:19. Penalties—Mayers, Tor (roughing), 4:10; Langenbrunner, NJ (interference), 17:57.

Third Period—7, Toronto, Ponikarovsky 19, 14:59.

8, Toronto, Stajan 16 (Ponikarovsky, Kaberle), 18:29.

Penalties—None.

Overtime—9, New Jersey, Zajac 15 (Parise, Rolston), 4:14 (pp). Penalties—Schenn, Tor (hooking), 3:52.

Anaheim 2, Tampa Bay 1 (SO)

GA 119 156 148 150 168

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Anaheim Tampa Bay

0 1 0 0 — 2 1 0 0 0 — 1 Anaheim won shootout 2-1 -----------------------------------First Period—1, Tampa Bay, St. Louis 15 (Stamkos), 9:47. Penalties—Parros, Ana, major (fighting), 2:25; Walker, TB, major (fighting), 2:25; Festerling, Ana (hooking), 6:12; Wisniewski, Ana (roughing), 8:24; Downie, TB (unsportsmanlike conduct), 8:24; Parros, Ana (roughing), 11:31; Foster, TB (cross-checking), 11:31.

Second Period—2, Anaheim, Wisniewski 3 (Getzlaf, Whitney), 6:36 (pp). Penalties—Meszaros, TB (cross-checking), 5:19; Bodie, Ana, major (fighting), 7:28; Konopka, TB, major (fighting), 7:28; Carter, Ana (roughing), 13:58.

Third Period—None. Penalties—Smaby, TB (cross-checking), 7:09; Whitney, Ana (roughing), 18:28; Sexton, Ana, misconduct, 18:28; Downie, TB, misconduct-game misconduct, 18:28; Hedman, TB (roughing), 18:28.

Overtime—None. Penalties—None.

Shootout—Anaheim 2 (Perry NG, Getzlaf G, Wisniewski G), Tampa Bay 1 (Stamkos G, Halpern NG, Bochenski NG).

Washington 4, Florida 1

Florida 0 1 0 — 1 Washington 1 1 2 — 4 -----------------------------------First Period—1, Washington, Backstrom 22 (Knuble, Green), 7:26 (pp). Penalties—Green, Was (elbowing), 4:24; McCabe, Fla (hooking), 5:44; Poti, Was (tripping), 18:15.

Second Period—2, Florida, Weiss 20 (Stillman, Seidenberg), 4:22. 3, Washington, Knuble 17 (Ovechkin, Backstrom), 4:47. Penalties—Allen, Fla (roughing), 8:35; Ballard, Fla (diving), 13:05; Semin, Was (crosschecking), 13:05; Morrison, Was (roughing), 16:51; McCabe, Fla (roughing), 18:24.

Third Period—4, Washington, Schultz 2 (Semin, Fleischmann), 4:46. 5, Washington, Knuble 18 (Backstrom), 7:25. Penalties—Erskine, Was (crosschecking), 7:48; Knuble, Was (freezing the puck), 19:02.

Detroit 4, Nashville 2

1 0 1 — 2 1 2 1 — 4 -----------------------------------First Period—1, Detroit, Ja.Williams 3 (Miller, Filppula), 18:27 (pp). 2, Nashville, Bouillon 2 (Dumont, Hamhuis), 19:36.

Second Period—3, Detroit, Lidstrom 6 (Datsyuk, Zetterberg), 5:55 (pp). 4, Detroit, Miller 7 (Stuart, Filppula), 8:57.

Third Period—5, Nashville, Weber 10 (Suter, Smithson), 5:57. 6, Detroit, Zetterberg 13 (Datsyuk, Lidstrom), 10:12.

Boston Buffalo

Buffalo 2, Boston 1

0 1 0 — 1 2 0 0 — 2 -----------------------------------First Period—1, Buffalo, Tallinder 3 (Myers, Gaustad), 4:01. 2, Buffalo, Vanek 16 (Butler, Connolly), 17:32 (pp).

Penalties—Thornton, Bos (roughing), 5:47; Sobotka, Bos (interference), 13:26; Savard, Bos (high-sticking), 16:29.

Second Period—3, Boston, Lucic 3 (Savard, Chara), 10:03. Penalties—Krejci, Bos (high-sticking), 12:18.

Third Period—None. Penalties—Roy, Buf (tripping), 11:04.

Colorado Dallas

Dallas 3, Colorado 2

1 1 0 — 2 2 0 1 — 3 -----------------------------------First Period—1, Dallas, Benn 10 (Ott, Morrow), 3:18.

2, Colorado, Duchene 17 (Yip, Hannan), 3:54. 3, Dallas, Modano 11 (Fistric, Niskanen), 7:55. Penalties— Niskanen, Dal (tripping), 15:38.

Second Period—4, Colorado, Galiardi 8 (Yip, Duchene), 10:56. Penalties—Liles, Col (interference), 7:09; Galiardi, Col (holding), 12:38.

Third Period—5, Dallas, Modano 12 (Brunnstrom, Petersen), 7:01. Penalties—None.

NBA Standings

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Boston 29 15 .659 — Toronto 25 22 .532 5 1/2 New York 18 27 .400 11 1/2 Philadelphia 15 31 .326 15 New Jersey 4 41 .089 25 1/2 Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Atlanta 30 15 .667 — Orlando 30 16 .652 1/2 Miami 24 22 .522 6 1/2 Charlotte 22 22 .500 7 1/2 Washington 15 30 .333 15 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland 37 11 .771 — Chicago 23 22 .511 12 1/2 Milwaukee 19 25 .432 16 Indiana 16 31 .340 20 1/2 Detroit 15 30 .333 20 1/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct GB Dallas 30 16 .652 — San Antonio 27 18 .600 2 1/2 Memphis 25 20 .556 4 1/2 New Orleans 25 21 .543 5 Houston 24 21 .533 5 1/2

other person that I can say was close to him and that was Walter Payton,” Graves said. “I think when you have an extraordinary player and one who is just as extraordinary off the field, then you realize you were in the presence of someone special.”

Whisenhunt said WarNorthwest Division

W L Pct GB Denver 31 15 .674 — Utah 27 18 .600 3 1/2 Portland 27 20 .574 4 1/2 Oklahoma City 25 21 .543 6 Minnesota 10 38 .208 22 Pacific Division

W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 36 11 .766 — Phoenix 27 21 .563 9 1/2 L.A. Clippers 20 26 .435 15 1/2 Sacramento 16 28 .364 18 1/2 Golden State 13 31 .295 21 1/2 Friday’s Games Cleveland 94, Indiana 73 L.A. Lakers 99, Philadelphia 91 Atlanta 100, Boston 91 Minnesota 111, L.A. Clippers 97 Chicago 108, New Orleans 106, OT Oklahoma City 101, Denver 84 Miami 92, Detroit 65 Washington 81, New Jersey 79 San Antonio 104, Memphis 97 Portland at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Utah, 9 p.m.

Charlotte at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Atlanta at Orlando, 7 p.m.

New Orleans at Memphis, 8 p.m.

New York at Washington, 8 p.m.

Miami at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.

Portland at Dallas, 9 p.m.

Charlotte at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Summaries

L.A. Lakers 99, Philadelphia 91

L.A. Lakers: Artest 7-13 1-1 18, Gasol 6-14 7-8 19, Bynum 2-6 2-2 6, Fisher 2-4 5-6 9, Bryant 10-22 4-6 24, Brown 3-6 0-0 6, Odom 5-9 3-4 13, Farmar 1-4 0-0 2, Vujacic 1-2 0-0 2, Powell 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-80 22-27 99.

Phialdelphia: Iguodala 3-7 2-4 8, Brand 9-19 1-1 19, Dalembert 2-7 6-6 10, Holiday 2-5 0-0 5, Iverson 10-18 1-1 23, Green 3-7 2-4 8, Young 4-11 1-2 10, Williams 1-3 2-2 4, Speights 0-1 0-0 0, Kapono 0-0 0-0 0, Smith 2-2 0-0 4. Totals 36-80 15-20 91.

3-Point Goals—L.A. Lakers 3-15 (Artest 3-5, Fisher 0-1, Farmar 0-1, Brown 0-1, Vujacic 0-1, Odom 0-2, Bryant 0-4), Philadelphia 4-11 (Iverson 2-2, Holiday 1-2, Young 1-3, Williams 0-1, Green 0-1, Brand 0-1, Iguodala 0-1).

-----------------------------------L.A. Lakers 19 32 25 23 — 99 Philadelphia 18 24 25 24 — 91 ------------------------------------

Cleveland 94, Indiana 73

Cleveland: James 6-18 10-17 22, Hickson 3-5 0-1 6, O’Neal 8-10 6-12 22, Gibson 3-8 2-2 10, Parker 2-9 0-0 6, Ilgauskas 5-7 3-6 13, Varejao 1-2 1-2 3, Moon 1-4 0-0 2, J.Williams 3-4 0-0 9, Green 0-1 0-0 0, D.Jackson 0-1 0-0 0, C.Jackson 0-0 1-4 1. Totals 32-69 23-44 94.

Indiana: D.Jones 5-11 1-1 11, Granger 6-23 0-0 13, Hibbert 2-9 0-0 4, Watson 2-5 0-0 4, Rush 5-14 0-0 12, Murphy 4-8 1-1 10, Dunleavy 2-8 3-3 7, Price 4-10 0-0 10, McRoberts 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 31-92 5-5 73.

3-Point Goals—Cleveland 7-22 (J.Williams 3-3, Gibson 2-6, Parker 2-7, Moon 0-2, James 0-4), Indiana 6-25 (Rush 2-4, Price 2-6, Murphy 1-4, Granger 1-8, Dunleavy 0-3).

“He’s one of the best quarterbacks in this league,” he said, “and I think it’s well noted that he’s one of the best people I’ve been around.”

Warner brought his wife, Brenda, and their seven children to the podium, hugging each one of them. He choked up as he thanked them.

“Every day I come home and it doesn’t matter if you won or lost or have thrown touchdowns or interceptions, the one thing that I always knew is that when I entered that door, when I stepped in our house, that none of that

Cleveland Indiana

-----------------------------------36 22 19 17 — 94 18 26 20 9 — 73 ------------------------------------

Atlanta 100, Boston 91

Boston: Pierce 11-15 12-13 35, Garnett 5-11 5-6 15, Perkins 2-4 4-4 8, Rondo 3-13 0-0 6, R.Allen 4-13 0-1 9, T.Allen 3-3 2-2 8, Wallace 2-8 1-2 6, Davis 1-2 2-2 4, House 0-4 0-0 0, Scalabrine 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 31-74 26-30 91.

Atlanta: M.Williams 2-5 0-0 4, Jos.Smith 4-10 4-9 12, Horford 5-11 1-1 11, Bibby 1-2 0-0 2, Johnson 10-22 5-5 27, Crawford 9-16 7-7 28, Evans 2-6 2-3 7, Pachulia 4-5 1-2 9, Teague 0-1 0-0 0, West 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 37-78 20-27 100.

3-Point Goals—Boston 3-12 (Pierce 1-1, R.Allen 1-4, Wallace 1-5, House 0-2), Atlanta 6-15 (Crawford 3-7, Johnson 2-3, Evans 1-5).

-----------------------------------Boston 22 19 32 18 — 91 Atlanta 23 30 21 26 — 100 ------------------------------------

Miami 92, Detroit 65

Miami: Richardson 3-7 0-0 7, Anthony 1-2 2-2 4, O’Neal 4-11 2-2 10, Alston 1-7 0-0 2, Wade 7-11 4-7 22, Haslem 7-12 2-2 16, Chalmers 1-1 0-0 2, Magloire 0-3 2-4 2, Wright 5-7 0-0 12, Cook 3-7 0-0 8, Arroyo 2-4 0-0 4, Jones 1-1 0-0 3. Totals 35-73 12-17 92.

Detroit: Prince 4-9 2-2 10, Wilcox 3-7 1-1 7, Wallace 3-5 0-0 6, Stuckey 1-6 2-2 4, Hamilton 4-14 0-0 8, Villanueva 6-11 2-4 15, Jerebko 2-4 0-0 4, Atkins 0-0 0-0 0, Gordon 3-6 4-4 10, Maxiell 0-1 0-0 0, Brown 0-1 1-6 1, Daye 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 26-66 12-19 65.

3-Point Goals—Miami 10-15 (Wade 4-5, Wright 2-2, Cook 2-2, Jones 1-1, Richardson 1-3, Alston 0-2), Detroit 1-4 (Villanueva 1-2, Hamilton 0-1, Gordon 0-1).

-----------------------------------Miami 26 21 24 21 — 92 Detroit 23 13 12 17 — 65 ------------------------------------

Oklahoma City 101, Denver 84

Denver: Graham 0-2 2-2 2, Martin 5-10 3-4 13, Nene 4-8 2-2 10, Billups 4-8 9-9 19, Afflalo 4-8 1-1 11, Smith 6-15 1-2 18, Andersen 0-2 0-0 0, Lawson 2-7 0-0 5, Allen 2-5 2-2 6, Petro 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 27-67 20-22 84.

Oklahoma City: Durant 12-19 5-6 30, Green 7-11 0-0 15, Krstic 3-10 2-3 8, Westbrook 5-11 2-4 12, Sefolosha 4-6 0-0 8, Harden 4-8 1-2 12, Collison 4-5 2-3 10, Ibaka 2-5 0-0 4, Maynor 1-5 0-0 2, Ollie 0-1 0-0 0, Mullens 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 42-81 12-18 101.

3-Point Goals—Denver 10-21 (Smith 5-10, Billups 2-3, Afflalo 2-4, Lawson 1-3, Graham 0-1), Oklahoma City 5-9 (Harden 3-5, Green 1-2, Durant 1-2).

-----------------------------------Denver 26 19 15 24 — 84 Oklah. City 27 24 28 22 — 101 ------------------------------------

Washington 81, New Jersey 79

Washington: Butler 3-9 2-2 8, Jamison 3-13 2-2 9, Haywood 3-4 2-3 8, Foye 3-7 0-0 6, Miller 3-9 0-0 7, Stevenson 1-3 0-0 2, Boykins 7-13 1-2 15, Blatche 4-7 6-6 14, Oberto 1-2 0-0 2, Young 4-9 1-2 10.

Totals 32-76 14-17 81.

New Jersey: Douglas-Roberts 3-7 2-3 8, Yi 4-9 1-4 9, Lopez 6-14 5-8 17, Dooling 3-6 0-0 7, Lee 8-12 3-3 19, Williams 2-4 0-0 4, Humphries 1-8 6-7 8, Quinn 1-2 0-0 3, Hayes 2-4 0-0 4. Totals 30-66 17-25 79.

3-Point Goals—Washington 3-17 (Young 1-3,

Warner AP Editor’s note: It is mandatory to include all mattered to these guys,” sources that accompany this graphic when editing it tell for publication herepurposing said. “Ior can’t you how much of a blessing that is.”

Warner, who grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and played collegiately at Northern Iowa, ranks among the career leaders in a variety of passing statistics.

He was the fastest player in NFL history to 10,000 yards passing and tied Marino as fastest to reach 30,000.

He has the top three passing performances in Super Bowl history. His 1,156 yards passing in the 2008 playoffs broke the NFL record of 1,063 he set with St. Louis in 1999.

Jamison 1-5, Miller 1-5, Butler 0-1, Foye 0-1, Stevenson 0-2), New Jersey 2-5 (Dooling 1-1, Quinn 1-1, Williams 0-1, Lee 0-1, Hayes 0-1).

-----------------------------------Washington 18 28 17 18 — 81 New Jersey 26 21 19 13 — 79 ------------------------------------

Minnesota 111, L.A. Clippers 97

L.A. Clippers: Butler 2-5 0-0 4, Camby 4-11 2-5 10, Skinner 1-3 0-0 2, B.Davis 10-24 6-8 28, Gordon 6-17 3-9 17, Smith 3-7 2-3 8, Thornton 7-13 1-2 15, Brown 1-4 0-0 2, Jordan 1-1 0-0 2, R.Davis 4-9 0-0 9.

Totals 39-94 14-27 97.

Minnesota: Gomes 4-8 1-2 10, Hollins 7-11 5-7 19, Jefferson 5-8 4-5 14, Flynn 7-13 2-2 19, Brewer 8-17 1-2 20, Love 5-11 2-2 13, Wilkins 2-4 0-0 4, Ellington 2-4 0-0 4, Sessions 3-4 2-2 8, Pavlovic 0-2 0-0 0.

Totals 43-82 17-22 111.

3-Point Goals—L.A. Clippers 5-23 (B.Davis 2-5, Gordon 2-9, R.Davis 1-4, Thornton 0-1, Brown 0-2, Butler 0-2), Minnesota 8-18 (Flynn 3-5, Brewer 3-8, Gomes 1-1, Love 1-2, Ellington 0-1, Pavlovic 0-1).

-----------------------------------L.A. Clippers 20 17 36 24 — 97 Minnesota 34 22 26 29 — 111 ------------------------------------

Chicago 108, New Orleans 106 (OT)

Chicago: Deng 10-21 5-7 26, Gibson 4-9 0-0 8, Noah 5-11 3-3 13, Rose 7-19 4-5 18, Hinrich 4-9 0-0 10, Miller 5-10 3-3 14, Salmons 2-6 3-4 8, Thomas 4-6 3-5 11, Johnson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 41-91 21-27 108.

New Orleans: Stojakovic 4-15 2-2 13, West 12-22 4-4 29, Okafor 2-10 3-5 7, Paul 6-13 3-3 18, Thornton 6-12 3-3 20, Songaila 6-15 0-0 12, Collison 1-4 1-2 3, Wright 2-8 0-0 4. Totals 39-99 16-19 106.

3-Point Goals—Chicago 5-13 (Hinrich 2-5, Salmons 1-2, Deng 1-3, Miller 1-3), New Orleans 12-22 (Thornton 5-8, Paul 3-5, Stojakovic 3-7, West 1-2).

-----------------------------------Chicago 30 27 31 14 6 — 108 New Orleans 29 21 27 25 4 — 106 ------------------------------------

TRANSACTIONS Friday’s Sports Transactions

By The Associated Press BASEBALL n Major League Baseball MLB—Suspended Florida minor league 1B Adam Kam (GCL Marlins) 50 games after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substances and free agent 3B Duanel Jones 50 games for violating the minor league drug prevention and treatment program. n American League LOS ANGELES ANGELS—Agreed to terms with LHP Joe Saunders on a one-year contract.

SEATTLE MARINERS—Agreed to terms with OF Eric Byrnes on a one-year contract.

TEXAS RANGERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Scott Feldman on a one-year contract. n National League CHICAGO CUBS—Agreed to terms with OF Xavier Nady on a one-year contract.

FLORIDA MARLINS—Agreed to terms with RHP Derrick Turnbow, RHP Jose Veras and INF Danny Richar on minor league contracts.

NEW YORK METS—Agreed to terms with INF-OF Fernando Tatis on a one-year contract and RHP Josh Fogg on a minor league contract.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Agreed to terms with RHP Miguel Batista on a minor league contract.

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Get ready for the ride of your life What would happen in our local churches if more followers of Christ started acting out their redeemed nature, living lives with complete passion for Christ and total abandonment for His Kingdom? What if we took our faith seriously?

We would encounter the living God in a profound way!

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever.

Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20-21) Herein lies the key for you and me to see the power of the Lord Most High unleashed in our Rev. Steven very presence so Harris that we live like Central people worthy of Baptist the gift of salvation from Jesus himself. A.W. Tozer, a famous Christian author, puts it in terms like this, “God is looking for men in whose hands His glory is safe.”

I talk to people all the time wanting to experience the power, reality and grace of the lord of the universe in their lives. If we are honest with ourselves, we would say that we would like to see God act in ways like he did in the Bible. The simple truth is that the God of the Bible is still alive and active today — he is simply searching for people he can work with.

Ephesians 3 presents three powerful statements: • God can do anything. Never limit God. Never underestimate God. Never put him in a box. Too many people in our generation have diminished the Ancient of Days and forgotten his greatness and the magnitude of his abilities.

As such, our faith has diminished and weakened. I encourage you to take time to consider the impossible things God accomplished in the Bible — creating the cosmos from nothing, parting the Red Sea and saving his people out of slavery, healing the blind, healing the lame, healing the deaf, healing lepers, collapsing kingdoms and raising kingdoms, raising the dead and calming the storms on the earth. The Lord is master of everything. When you elevate him to his rightful position, your faith increases. There is nothing God cannot do. He deserves your praise and your trust.

• This power is at work in the life of the redeemed in Christ Jesus. It’s a remarkable statement that the Apostle Paul makes to enable you and me to understand our identity in Christ. God passes the power of Christ on to his followers. Although Jesus in resurrection power ascended to heaven, he did not leave us empty handed; rather, he empowered us for the job he wants us to do here on earth. We have a mission for the kingdom of Christ. As we reach others with the good news of the gospel, we go in the “exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think” power of Jesus! This should radically change the way you live your daily life.

• The outcome of increased faith and renewed purpose is fresh wind from God. Ephesians 3 says “to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations,” which is a direct implication that the Lord receives the glory for the church coming alive. And when the church comes alive, the power of God descends from heaven in a fresh wind — a revival.

We live in a day where men, women and young people are always looking for him. But know this, he is looking, too. Is his glory safe with you? If so, get ready for the ride of your life!

Contact the writer at (252) 492-4215 or sharris@centralbc.com.

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Keeping the ‘no sex’ message alive AP Photos/Josh Anderson

Jeiel Ballard, 16 (right) and his date Yvonne Gross, 16, talk together before entering the Purity Ball at the Seventh-day Adventist Madison Church in Nashville, Tenn. The dance features a vow to abstain from sex until marriage and offer tips on “appropriate” touching between the sexes.

Faith groups step in as abstinence funds dry up

By LUCAS L. JOHNSON II Associated Press Writer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jeiel Ballard and his girlfriend, both 16, are dressed up in their best attire, ready for a night of dancing and fun.

But there will be no close embraces or risque moves to test chaperones on the dance floor. The Purity Ball sponsored by their Seventh-day Adventist Church will feature a vow to abstain from sex until marriage and offer tips on “appropriate” touching between the sexes.

“It’s tough, but when you have sex at an early age it can become addictive,” Ballard said.

“And when you get addicted ... it can lead you down the wrong path.”

Expect to see more events like this now that abstinence-only sex education programs have lost their federal government support and churches and other religious groups step in to keep the message alive.

“With funding being cut from the government, you’re going to see more responsibility placed on churches in the community to carry this banner,” said Michael Polite, assistant pastor at Riverside Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nashville, which collaborated with several other local Adventist churches for the ball on a recent weekend.

“And I think when we do our job, it will show the government this type of education is still necessary,” he said.

There’s a measure in the U.S. Senate to restore about $50 million to abstinence education, but its passage is uncertain and it would restore funding to less than half of what it had been under the Bush administration.

One advantage of not using

Dance instructor James Brothers (center) helps participants with their ballroom dancing during the Purity Ball at the Seventh-day Adventist Madison Church in Nashville, Tenn. federal funds is more freedom and creativity. At the Purity Ball, Polite uses ballroom dancing as the platform to teach teenagers how to interact without being tempted.

A dance instructor at the Purity Ball showed “how a woman should be touched, how a man should be touched” without being sexual, Polite said.

“It doesn’t have to be any of the dirty bumping and grinding,” said James Brothers, an instructor at Dance World of Nashville. “It’s just a great way to express yourself and really enjoy it, while still being classy at the same time.”

Mathew Staver, founder of Liberty Counsel, which for the

Posters for the Purity Ball are displayed on a table at the church.

past five years has promoted a national Day of Purity for teenagers, said depending on private money could actually benefit the abstinence message.

“I think people are able to participate and understand the importance, and then you don’t have the government purse strings attached where it’s on today and off tomorrow,” Staver said. “People ... will take ownership of it.”

Gianna Snell organized a purity ball for teenagers at her church in Lexington, Ky. Snell said she and her husband are proof individuals can wait until marriage because they abstained from sex during their two-year courtship.

“At times, it was tough,” Snell said with a chuckle. “I had someone who had the same goal, and we both made that commitment to each other once we started dating.”

Jason Burtt directs a nondenominational group called Silver Ring Thing based just outside Pittsburgh, Pa., that uses comedy, drama, music videos and testimonies to promote abstinence in live events each year around the country.

“We try to relate to students on the level and the forms of communication they deal with everyday, and just talk to them about the realities of sexual activity,” said Burtt, who estimates the group reached about 60,000 students and parents in 2009.

Regardless of where the message comes from, critics of abstinence-only programs say there’s no solid evidence they work.

President Barack Obama’s budget approves $114 million for a new “teenage pregnancy prevention” initiative that will only fund programs with evidence of success. Supporters cite data to back their argument abstinence-only programs can be beneficial.

According to the Health Department in Hamilton County, Tenn., teen pregnancy in Chattanooga has decreased by 72 percent, and On Point executive director Lesley Scearce said her program — founded in 1991 — has played a major role in that.

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PURITY, from page 1C “Part of the danger in the cuts is that we’re seeing incredible outcomes,” said Scearce, whose program will lose $564,000 a year, or 40 percent of its budget. “This funding has allowed us to be a consistent educational presence ... and we’ve been able to do it through the schools.”

Valerie Huber, executive director of the National Abstinence Education Association, pointed to a study in Virginia that showed students who took part in abstinence programs were about half as likely to initiate sex as their peers.

She said more than 130 programs around the country — serving roughly 1.5 million youths — will be affected by the cut in funding.

“If we’re truly concerned about providing a strategy

to students, let’s put the politics of the selective science aside, and be more concerned about what can be done to help young people,” Huber said.

Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, agrees the funding cuts will drastically reduce the reach of the abstinence message.

“Churches will try to fill as much of the gap as they can, but they’re not going to have the opportunity to have exposure to children that the abstinence programs have now,” Land said.

If that’s the case, then 17-year-old Mary Scott George said she’s up for the challenge.

She attended a Silver Ring Thing rally and was so impressed that she contacted the group’s director and

asked him to visit her hometown of Raleigh. Burtt agreed, and the group performs in March.

“Even though it’s hard these days, we think it’s important because it is the last thing you can give your husband,” she said. “I think it will be so worth it.”

On the Internet: Riverside Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church: http://www. riversidechapel.org/ National Abstinence Education Association: http://www.abstinenceassociation.org/ Silver Ring Thing: http://www.silverringthing.com/ On Point: http://www.liveonpoint.org/ Day of Purity: http://www.lc.org/dayofpurity/index.cfm Dance World of Nashville: http://www.danceworldtn.com/

Special Services Whites Grove Christian Trustee Wilbur Davis, Clevon Dozier, Scott Johnson and Victor Ward will be ordained as deacons on Sunday at Whites Grove Christian Church during a special service at 4 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Isaac Thomas, pastor of the Rowland Chapel Christian Church.

Taylor’s Chapel AME Zion The men’s and women’s ministries of Taylor’s Chapel AME Zion Church, 106 N. William St., Kittrell, will sponsor “Biblical Heroes of Faith” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

Guest speakers will discuss various individuals who exemplified faith during biblical times. The speakers for the program will be Joseph Brandon, Tina Hunter, Dr. Leon Robinson and the Rev. Clayton Young. Joseph Ellis, president of the men’s ministry, will preside. The church’s ensemble will sing, under the direction of Harriet Thomas.

District #3 Missionary Union District #3 Missionary Union will be held at Jerusalem United Church of Christ in Boydton, Va., on Sunday beginning with Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by worship services at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. George Brown will be the speaker. Dinner will be served.

Blessed Hope Baptist Blessed Hope Baptist Church, 741 Dabney Road will have its laymen’s revival Sunday through Tuesday and concluding Feb. 7 with the church’s Founder’s Day. The speakers and service times will be as follows: Sunday, 11 a.m., Tommy Blanks; Sunday, 6 p.m., Danny Steverson;

Musical Programs Mt. Zion UCC Mount Zion United Church of Christ, 911 Morgan Road in the Townsville/Williamboro community, will hold its annual Labours of Love Celebration Sunday at 3 p.m. The musical program will honor individuals who work diligently in the church and community. Minister Roy Burroughs will be the emcee. Scheduled to appear are Works in Progress, Leroy Green and the Roadway QC’s and Gerald Hinton of Raleigh.

Spring Street Missionary Baptist Spring Street Missionary Baptist will honor the late Deacon Charlie R. Marable Sr. during its annual concert featuring The Carolina Kings and The Warrenton Echoes on Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. Marable, a former Carolina King, sponsored this program for many years for the community. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Charlie R. Marable Jr. at (252) 438-4824 or the church office at (252) 492-3992.

News & Notes Spaghetti fundraiser The youth of Blessed Hope Baptist Church, 741 Dabney Road, will hold a spaghetti fundraiser today from noon to 6 p.m. Plates are $6 each. Eat in or take out.

Relationship conference I Believe God Outreach Church will sponsor a relationship conference entitled “Love is a Wonderful Thing” on Feb. 11-13. Services will begin at 7 p.m. Feb. 11-12.

Workshops will be held on Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. A service will also be held that evening at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing. Registration fee is $25 for couples and $15 for singles. For more information, call Connie Williamson at (252) 438-3473.

Marriage retreat New Horizons Training Group will sponsor a marriage retreat on Feb. 12-14 just in time for Valentine’s Day. The theme is “Two Shall Become One” and will include several enrichment sessions, two nights’ accommodations, fun and games, buffet breakfasts and dinners, a vow renewal ceremony, and special musical guests.

Married couples are invited to come and receive spiritual guidance on how to become one physically, spiritually, financially and emotionally. All activities will be done in a Christian atmosphere. For more information, contact Vincent Ragland at (252) 213-2095 to reserve a space.

Fashion show A “Seasons” fashion show will be hosted by The Greater Love Ministry, 110 Court St., today at 5 p.m.

Bridal wear to sports/casual wear will be modeled, along with a comedy session on what not to wear! In case of inclement weather, the alternate date will be Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. For more information, call Sherenia Branche at (252) 430-4045.

Monday, 7 p.m., Jack Robertson; and Tuesday, 7 p.m., Bobby West. The conclusion will be Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. with Greene Faulkner as the speaker. After the service, there will be a fellowship lunch to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the church.

Full Gospel Faith Full Gospel Faith Ministries, 104 College St., Warrenton, will hold its “The Trinity” service on Sunday at 4 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Anthony Q. Alston from Jones Chapel along with his choir. The public is invited.

Church of the Remnant Church of the Remnant, 1203-A Goshen St., Oxford (across Four Corners Food Mart) will hold its grand opening weekend in its new location on March 5 and March 7. On March 5, there will be a praise and worship service at 7 p.m. On March 7, there will be a church dedication service at 4 p.m. Pastor J. Phillip Betts of Cornerstone Christian Community Church will be the guest speaker. For more information on the ministry and its events, please call (919) 693-5061.

Ministers Outreach Ministers Outreach Tabernacle and Cornerstone Christian Community Church will come together for

a Fellowship Service Sunday at 5 p.m. at Cornerstone Christian Community Church in Oxford. The public is invited to attend. For more information, please call (252) 438-6543 or (919) 690-1982.

The missionaries of Ministers Outreach Tabernacle will be ministering with the word of God Feb. 10-14.

Missionaries for the services are Shirley Hayes, Dorothy Stephens, Rosa Bullock and Diane Dunston. Services on Feb. 10-12 will begin at 7:30 p.m. Services on Feb. 13 will begin at 6 p.m. and services on Feb. 14 will begin at 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The church is located at 925 Lehman St., Henderson. For more information, call (252) 438-6543.

Clearview Baptist Clearview Baptist Church invites the community to a Prayer Revival Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. The Rev. Dr. Chris Schofield, director of the Prayer Team at the N.C. State Baptist Convention, will be sharing about prayer in the believer’s personal life on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and on Monday at 7 p.m. Clearview Baptist is located on 250 Red Oak Road behind Boyd’s Chevrolet. Call (252) 432-7757 for more information.

St. Delight Holy St. Delight Holy Church will be hold a Pastor’s Aid Service Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Charles Burwell, pastor of Big Ruin Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

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Weekly Programs Blessed Hope Baptist Church, 741 Dabney Road, announces its regular schedule: Sunday — 9:45 a.m., Sunday school hour; 11 a.m., worship service and children’s church (nursery provided); 5 p.m., deacons’ meeting, choir practice and youth Bible study; 6 p.m., evening worship and radio broadcast on WIZS. Tuesday — 7 p.m., GROW Outreach.

Wednesday — 7 p.m., prayer service, youth Total Access, and Team Kids. First and third Saturday — 9 a.m., visitation. <«–« Brookston Presbyterian Church will have its regular worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. A congregational meeting will be held to hear the financial report for 2009. Sunday school will be held at 11 a.m. The church is located at 720 Brookston Road, Henderson. <«–« Carey Baptist Church announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., worship service; 4:30 p.m., Youth Council meeting; 5:30 p.m., quarterly business meeting, youth, children’s activities; 6:30 p.m., Church Council meeting.

Wednesday — 6 p.m., Family Night dinner; 7 p.m., prayer meeting, youth and children’s activities. <«–« Central Baptist Church, 2574 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson, announces its weekly schedule: Sunday — 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service (nursery/ pre-school children’s church provided); 4:30 p.m., evangelism training; 5 p.m., Youth Revolution; 5:45 p.m., AWANA; 6 p.m., evening worship.

Tuesday — 10 a.m., ladies Bible study. Wednesday — 7 a.m., men’s Bible study; 4:15 p.m., puppet ministry practice; 5:30 p.m., fellowship dinner; 6 p.m., Alpha meal and program; 6:30 p.m., small group classes, Holy Ground Prayer Ministry in sanctuary, preschool and children’s choirs, children’s handbells, Youth One Way; 7:45 p.m., Celebration Choir practice. Thursday — noon, men’s Power Lunch at Dabney Drive Restaurant. Upcoming events: Feb. 7, New Members Class; Feb. 11, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Feb. 12, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Logos Bible software training (cost if $225 per participant); Feb. 13, Valentine Banquet. <«–« Church of the Remnant, 1203-A Goshen St., Oxford (across Four Corners Food Mart) announces its weekly schedule: Sunday — 10:30 a.m., worship. Wednesday — 7 p.m., Bible study and intercessory prayer. Third, fourth and fifth Sundays are dressed down. <«–« Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 2440 S. Cokesbury Road, announces its schedule: Sunday — 8:30 a.m., contemporary service; 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service with nursery provided.

Monday — 7 p.m., Friendship Class dinner; 7 p.m., men’s Bible study. Wednesday — 6:30 p.m., prayer; 7 p.m. Prayer and Praise. Thursday — 10:30 a.m., ladies Bible study; 6:30 p.m., contemporary service practice; 6:30 p.m., ladies Bible study; 7:30 p.m., Cokesbury Quartet practice. Upcoming events: Feb. 8, 7 p.m., committee meeting; Feb. 10, fellowship dinner; Feb. 13, Valentine’s dinner. <«–« Coley Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Warrenton, announces its weekly services: Today — 7 a.m., prayer; 10 a.m., church union at Mitchell Baptist. Sunday — 8 a.m., early worship; 10 a.m., church union at Mitchell Baptist. Monday — 7 p.m., recovery ministry.

Tuesday — 8 a.m., wellness training; 10:30 a.m., Senior center Bible study; 6:30 p.m., wellness training. Wednesday — 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Bible study. Thursday — 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., wellness training; 7 p.m., gospel choir rehearsal. <«–« Dickie’s Grove Baptist Church announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 9 a.m., Sunday school; 10 a.m., worship service (casual dress).

Wednesday — 6 p.m., Bible study. The church is located at 2996 Faulkner Town Road, Henderson. <«–« Eastside Baptist Church announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service/children’s church; 6 p.m.,

Weather cancellations: If your church would like to announce any cancellations due to the weather, e-mail the information to The Daily Dispatch at newstips@hendersondispatch.com and the information will be posted on our Web site today.

Sunday night service. Tuesday — 7 p.m., visitation. Wednesday — 7:30 p.m., prayer meeting. <«–« First Baptist Church, Henderson, announces its weekly schedule: Sunday — 9:15 a.m., pre-Sunday school fellowship; 9:15-11 a.m., Sue Kelly Library open; 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., morning worship; 4 p.m., Chamber Ringers rehearsal; 4:45 p.m., 7th/8th grade bells; 5 p.m., Bell Ringers rehearsal; 6 p.m., high school/ middle school youth meeting. Monday — 3 p.m., ARK tutoring. Tuesday — 10 a.m., morning Bible study; 2-5 p.m., Sue Kelly Library open; 3 p.m., after-school programs; 5 p.m., Mission Friends dismissal; 5:15 p.m., grades 1-3 dismissal; 7:30 p.m., Chancel Choir rehearsal.

Wednesday — 2-5 p.m., Sue Kelly Library open; 3 p.m., after-school programs; 5:45 p.m., grades 4-6 dismissal; 7 p.m., Evening Ringers rehearsal. Thursday — 8:30 a.m., Morning Adult Bell Ringers rehearsal; 7:30 p.m., Chancel Choir rehearsal. <«–« First Congregational Christian Church, 429 Rowland St., announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service. Wednesday — 6:30 p.m., choir practice; 7:30 p.m., prayer meeting. <«–« First Presbyterian Church, 222 Young St., announces its weekly schedule: Sunday — 9:30 a.m., coffee fellowship; 9:45 a.m., Sunday school classes, Jubilation Choir practice (K-8); 11 a.m., worship service; 6 p.m., youth group meeting.

Monday — 7 p.m., Boy Scouts meet. Tuesday — 7 p.m., Cub Scouts. Wednesday — 5:30 p.m., choir dinner at George’s; 6 p.m., ESL classes; 7 p.m., Chancel Choir practice. Thursday — 7 p.m., Boy Scout Troop committee meeting. Upcoming events: Feb. 6, 9 a.m., new officer training and long range planning retreat; Feb. 7, Scout Sunday; Feb. 12, steak dinner mission trip fundraiser; Feb. 14, installation and ordination of new officers. <«–« First United Methodist Church announces its weekly schedule: Sunday — 9:30 a.m., coffee/fellowship; 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship; 12:30 p.m., soup kitchen; 5 p.m., WAM Team; 6 p.m., UMYF. Monday — 10 a.m. churchwide Haiti health kit assembly (UMW); 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers; 7 p.m., churchwide Haiti health kit assembly; 7:30 p.m., Circle 5 meets at Dee Tippett’s house.

Tuesday — 7 p.m., Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts meet. Wednesday — noon, Bible study; 3:15 p.m., children’s choir refreshments; 3:45 p.m., KICK-Start (Kids In Christ’s Kingdom) choir practice (age 4 through first grade); 4:15 p.m., JAM (Joy and Music) Choir (second through fifth grade); 7:30 p.m., Chancel Choir. Thursday — 6 p.m., chess club; 6:15 p.m., Stephen Ministry supervision. Upcoming events: Feb. 6, 3 p.m., acolyte training; Feb. 7, 11 a.m., “Souper” Bowl fundraiser; February, the Rev. Dr. Mickey Efird returns to teach from the Gospel of Luke each Sunday from 7-9 p.m. <«–« Flat Rock United Methodist Church announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service; 3 p.m., Disciple I and III Bible study; 5:30 p.m., UMYF. Monday — 7 p.m., trustees’ meeting. Tuesday — 7 p.m., choir practice. Upcoming events: Feb. 7, organizational meeting for Young Adult class during Sunday school. <«–« Full Gospel Faith Ministries, 104 College St., Warrenton, announces its weekly schedule: Sunday — 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11:15 a.m., worship service (communion on third Sunday, “Come as you are” on fourth Sunday). Wednesday — 6:30 p.m., pastoral counseling; 7 p.m., intercessory prayer; 7:30 p.m., Bible study. <«–« Fuller Chapel United Church of Christ, Lynnbank Road, announces its weekly

schedule: Sunday — 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service, children’s church (nursery provided). Wednesday — 5:45 p.m., children/ youth meet (supper provided); 7:30 p.m., adult choir practice.

Upcoming events: Feb. 11, Women of Faith meeting (cookies). Visit the church online at fullerchapelchurch.com. <«–« Gillburg United Methodist Church, 4815 N.C. 39 South, announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service (casual Sunday), followed by covered dish luncheon. Wednesday — noon, Lunch and Lessons (bring bag lunch); 5 p.m., community supper (pork loin), $5 (all are welcome). Thursday — choir practice. <«–« Harriett Baptist Church, 935 S. Carolina Ave., announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 8:30 a.m., coffee and fellowship; 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service and children’s church; 5 p.m., adult choir practice; 6 p.m., worship service; 6 p.m., youth and children’s activity. Wednesday — 6 p.m., fellowship supper; 7 p.m., Bible study and prayer service; 7 p.m., youth and children’s Bible study. <«–« Harris Chapel United Methodist Church has worship services at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday school at 10:45 a.m., each Sunday. A board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday.

The church is located at 3870 Dabney Road, Henderson. <«–« Jireh Deliverance Ministries, 2565 U.S. 1/Hwy. 158, Henderson, announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 10:30 a.m., Sunday school; 11:45 a.m., worship; 5 p.m., youth service (every second Sunday). Tuesday — 7 p.m., Bible study. For more information, call Co-Pastor Thomosa Dixon at (252) 213-9000 or Tomika Brown at (252) 767-8289. <«–« Joy Christian Center, an interracial and nondenominational fellowship, holds services at 7 p.m. each Wednesday and 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church is located at 1120 SE Industry Drive, near Revlon, in Oxford.

A radio ministry is broadcast at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday on both WHNC AM 890 and WCBQ AM 1340, and at 11 a.m. Sundays on WCBQ AM 1340. A new ministry broadcast also can be heard Wednesdays on WIZS AM 1450 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, call (919) 690-8272. <«–« Liberty Christian Church, Epsom, announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 10 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., worship service with Jake Roberson. Monday — Mission Meals (weather permitting). Tuesday — 7 p.m., Pastoral Search Committee. Wednesday — 7 p.m., Bible study; 8 p.m., choir practice. Friday — 6:30 p.m., youth movie night. Upcoming events: Feb. 13, 6:30-9:30 a.m., Sweetheart Breakfast, $6 (fundraiser for new doors). <«–« Middleburg Baptist Church announces its weekly schedule: Sunday — 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service/guest speaker: Rev. Dr. Bruce Beck; no evening service.

Wednesday — 6:30 p.m., Bible study; 7 p.m., choir practice. <«–« Ministers Outreach Tabernacle, 925 Lehman St., Henderson, announces its weekly schedule: Sunday — 9:30 a.m., Bible teaching (adult and youth); 11 a.m., worship.

Wednesday — noon, prayer; 7:30 p.m., mid-week service.

For more information, call 4386543. <«–« Mount Zion Christian Church, 995 Burr St., announces its schedule: Sunday — 9:15 a.m., ministry class; 11 a.m., worship; 3 p.m., Spanish church. First and third Sunday — 7 p.m., worship. Monday — 7 p.m., Spanish ministry.

Wednesday — 7:30 p.m., Bible study. Friday — 7:30 p.m., Prayer Night service. Upcoming events: Feb. 6, 9 a.m., outreach ministry; 7 p.m., Spanish

ministry. For more information or transportation, call (252) 430-7277. <«–« New Life Baptist Church, 2174 Vicksboro Road, announces its regular schedule: Sunday — 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship; 6 p.m., evening service. Monday — 6:45 p.m., Soul Winning.

Wednesday — 7 p.m., prayer service, children’s program called FAITH (Friends All Identifying True Hope). Friday — 7 p.m., prayer warriors visit rest homes and the shut-in for a time of prayer. <«–« New Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 1699 Weldon’s Mill Road, announces its weekly schedule: Sunday — 8 a.m., Baptist Men’s breakfast; 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., combined morning worship; 5 p.m., women’s Bible study.

Wednesday — 5:45 p.m., supper; 6:30 p.m., Bible study, youth, Team KIDS. Upcoming events: Feb. 1, 7 p.m., Libby Senter Group meeting; Feb. 4, 7 p.m., deacons’ meeting. <«–« Norlina Baptist Church, 402 Division St., Norlina, (252) 4564121, announces its schedule for this week: Sunday — 9:45 a.m., Sunday school (all ages); 11 a.m., worship; 5 p.m., Bible study; 6 p.m., evening worship.

Wednesday — 6 p.m., prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m., men’s Bible study, adult Bible study, Children in Action, Mission Friends, Youth on Mission; 7:30 p.m., adult choir practice. <«–« North Henderson Baptist Church announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., morning worship; 2 p.m., baby shower; 4:30 p.m., choir practice; 6 p.m., evening worship.

Tuesday — 10:30 a.m., Senior Citizen’s Home weekly prayer/ worship service. Wednesday — 7 p.m., business conference, Youth Bible study, Children in Action. Upcoming events: Feb. 7, early service, “Souper” Bowl Sunday; Feb. 9, Bible study group, Mission Action group; Feb. 12, Parents Night Out; Feb. 14, Valentine’s Banquet; Feb. 17, deacons’ meeting; Feb. 21, Baptist Women’s Day. <«–« Plank Chapel United Methodist Church, 3047 Bobbitt Road, Kittrell, announces its schedule for this week: Sunday — 9:30 a.m., “Beginnings” classes with refreshments, adult classes meet in the fellowship hall; 11 a.m., worship with 5th Sunday song service; 3 p.m., trustees meet. Monday — 5:30 p.m., aerobics. Wednesday — 7 p.m., choir practice. Thursday — 5:30 p.m., aerobics. <«–« Poplar Creek Baptist Church, 1371 Poplar Creek Road, announces its schedule for this week: Sunday — 8 a.m., breakfast; 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service (children’s church/nursery provided); youth meeting to be announced. Monday — 7 p.m., Church Council meeting.

Tuesday — 6:30 p.m., Financial Peace University. Wednesday — 7 p.m., business meeting; 8 p.m., adult choir. Thursday — 7 p.m., deacons’ meeting. Upcoming events: Feb. 13, Valentine’s Supper; Feb. 21, Baptist Women’s Day. <«–« Power of Life Missionary Baptist Church, 404 Hillsboro St., Oxford, has Sunday morning worship starting at 11 a.m. <«–« Raleigh Road Baptist Church announces its schedule for this week: Sunday — 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., morning worship/Baptist Men’s Day; 5 p.m., discipleship training, youth meeting, adult choir practice; 6 p.m., evening worship, children’s choir. Wednesday — 6:15 p.m., pizza supper; 7 p.m., Mission Friends, GAs, RAs, youth, prayer meeting. <«–« Shiloh Baptist Church of Henderson announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 9:15 a.m., Baptist Training Union; 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship. Monday — 5:30 p.m., Adult Basic Education; 7 p.m., senior ushers’ meeting. Tuesday — 5 p.m., tutorial ministry; 5:30 p.m.,

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Adult Basic Education; 6 p.m., trustees/deacons’ meeting; 6:30 p.m., Chancel Choir rehearsal.

Wednesday — 6 p.m., Partnership Churches’ Bible study.

Thursday — noonday prayer; 6 p.m., Chancel Choir rehearsal.

Friday — 5 p.m., Liturgical Dance rehearsal. Upcoming events: Feb. 6, 1 p.m., youth enrichment. <«–« South Henderson Church of God, 125 J.P. Taylor Road, announces its schedule for this week: Sunday — 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service; 11:15 a.m., children’s church; 6 p.m., worship service featuring the Silent Witness Mime Team and Voices of Abundant Praise. Wednesday (Family Night) — 5:30 p.m., supper; 7 p.m., volleyball and bingo, special program for small children. Thursday — 10 a.m., Bible study. <«–« South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church, 905 Americal Road, announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 8:30 a.m., early worship; 9 a.m., Music Committee meeting; 11 a.m., worship service; 4:30 p.m., choir practice; 6 p.m., evening worship service with Water Baptism. Monday — 10 a.m., Morning Circle meets.

Tuesday — 10 a.m., clothes closet; 6:30 p.m., aerobics.

Wednesday — 10 a.m., morning worship service/meal; 5:30 p.m., supper; 7 p.m., “The Way of the Master” study series.

Thursday — 6:30 p.m., aerobics, Promise Keepers; 7 p.m., HOPE Support Group. Friday — 7 p.m., River of Life Recovery Fellowship, prayer service. <«–« Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church, 511 Orange St., announces its weekly schedule: Sunday — 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:50 a.m., worship service. Monday — 6 p.m., Spiritual Dance rehearsal.

Tuesday — 7 p.m., Praise Team rehearsal. Wednesday — noon and 7 p.m., Bible study. Thursday — 7 p.m., Senior Choir rehearsal. Upcoming events: Feb. 6 — 9 a.m., adult dance rehearsal. <«–« Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 1725 Rock Spring Church Road, Townsville, announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 7:30 p.m., men’s prayer breakfast at The Olde Place; 9 a.m., choir practice; 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service. Monday — 9:30 a.m., Bible study.

Wednesday — 5:45 p.m., Bible study. Thursday — 9 a.m., art class. <«–« Union Chapel United Methodist Church, 6535 Raleigh Road, Kittrell, announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship; 2 p.m., children’s activities. Wednesday — 7 p.m., choir practice. Upcoming events: Feb. 14, 5 p.m., Valentine covered dish supper. <«–« United Faith Way of the Cross, 575 Horner St., announces its regular schedule: Sunday — 9:30 a.m., Sunday school; 11:30 a.m., worship; 6 p.m., worship. First and third Wednesdays — 7 p.m., Bible study. Second and fourth Wednesdays — 7 p.m., prayer and praise. <«–« Unity Baptist Church, 41 Martin Creek Road, has Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., followed by morning worship at 11 a.m.

Bible study is held at 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday and choir practice at 6:30 p.m. <«–« West End Baptist Church, 619 Dabney Dr., Henderson, announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 8 a.m., Baptist Men’s breakfast; 9:40 a.m., Sunday School; 10:55 a.m., worship service; 6 p.m., evening service, youth group. Tuesday — GROW Team G. Wednesday — 7 p.m., prayer and Bible study, youth, Children in Action, Mission Friends; 8 p.m., choir practice. <«–« West Hills Presbyterian Church announces its weekly schedule: Sunday — 9:30 a.m., Sunday school; 10:30 a.m., worship service. Wednesday — 6:30 p.m., Fellowship of the Saints. <«–« Westwood Pentecostal Holiness Church announces its schedule: Sunday — 9:45 a.m.

Sunday school; 10:45 a.m., worship; 6 p.m., worship/youth service. Wednesday — 7 p.m., mid-week Bible study.

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Horoscopes ARIES (March 21-April 19): A strategic, disciplined approach to whatever you do will be required.

Take on a physical challenge that will get your adrenalin flowing and your mind racing. Don’t let anyone limit you. A romantic encounter is apparent. 5 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stay calm and get what needs to be done out of the way. Getting all worked up will only lead to setbacks. You may be questioned if you aren’t completely honest about the way you feel. Try to compromise in order to keep the peace. 2 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Plan your next vacation. It will give you greater incentive to work hard.

Make friends with people who can offer an interesting way of doing things. An older relative or friend will have some very wise advice to share with you. 4 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take care of your debts and stop worrying about the past. Living in the present and looking positively toward the future will lessen your stress and help you advance. Don’t shy away from change. 3 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A romantic encounter may be tempting but weigh the pros and cons before you decide to get involved.

Someone will lead you on or tamper with your emotions if you are too trusting. Don’t let anyone push you around or make decisions for you. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t believe everything you are told.

Go to the source and find out first hand what’s possible and what isn’t.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Position yourself so that you can counteract any personal affront that comes your way. Don’t meddle, just keep a watchful eye.

Friends who offer positive input can contribute to your plans. Share your thoughts. 4 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do something that will contribute to your knowledge or skills. The more information you pick up, the more prepared you will be to counteract any negative reaction from someone you are close to. Do your best and don’t look back. 2 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Focus on finance and any lucrative proposition. You can expect to come into cash or be given a gift — don’t let it slip through your fingers. A location change may seem appropriate but it will be a costly and unnecessary venture.

5 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Someone who is anxious to have you make a commitment will pressure you. If you feel uncomfortable, back away. Feeling guilty or obliged should be your first hint that you are probably making a mistake. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t make waves and, most of all, refuse to meddle or get involved in someone else’s fight. Focus on your own life. Deal promptly with any health concerns you have.

A romantic encounter should brighten your day. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Opportunities will be present and must be taken advantage of before it’s too late. An emotional lesson will be learned if you become involved with someone too fast. It’s time to do things a little differently.

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