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Couple off to prison Man, wife guilty in firearms, drug cases

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A Henderson couple drew prison sentences in federal court in New Bern Jan. 5, after pleading guilty to firearms and/or drug violations.

Chief United States District Judge Louise W. Flanagan imposed an active 80-month term for Robert Quinta Boyd and an active 11-month sentence for Charita Boyd.

Both lived at 552 High St. Robert Boyd was taken into custody at the conclusion of the hearing. He will be placed on supervised probation for five years at the end of his prison sentence.

The husband pleaded guilty to: • One count of conspiracy to make a false statement in connection with the purchase of a firearm.

• Knowingly transferring a firearm to a prohibited person.

• One count of possession with intent to distribute more than five grams of cocaine base (crack).

• One count of use of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.

Charita Boyd pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting the possession of a firearm by a felon. Boyd will be placed on supervised probation for three years at the conclusion of her active sentence.

The Henderson Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms jointly investigated the case.

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Get help or get arrested Oxford sending message to drug dealers on street

By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

OXFORD — Police Chief John Wolford is preparing a crime-fighting initiative against suspected street-level drug dealers similar to a nationally

By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer

recognized one started in High Point.

The collaborative effort, which will cover all of Granville County, calls Wolford for summoning 10-12 suspected offenders, ages 17-25, for an evening notification session sometime next month in Oxford.

Family members, ministers

and neighborhood residents will tell the suspected offenders enough is enough. Authorities will say they know what the suspected offenders are up to and have the evidence.

“Basically, we’re trying to box ‘em in, but we’re not going to arrest them that night,” Wolford said.

The suspected offenders will be offered the chance to walk out or walk through another doorway and sit down with a resource coordinator to help

determine what they need to get back on the right track.

Wolford said additional plans are to show a video from Durham of success stories of those who chose to take the correct path.

“But, the bottom line is, for me, is that we reduce crime,” Wolford said.

Wolford presented the details Friday morning to a monthly meeting of the Granville Please see OXFORD, page 3A

It’s Girl Scout cookie time

Daily Dispatch/ASHLEY STEVEN AYSCUE

From left, Alexis Long, area cookie manager Rhonda Wells, Jennifer Long, Zach Long and Nate Tharrington load up on Caramel deLites Girls Scout cookies at the group’s cookie cupboard Friday afternoon. Cookies were delivered to the location where troops began picking up their orders that also include Thin Mints, Shortbread, Peanut Butter Patties and Peanut Butter Sandwiches. Girl Scouts will begin branching out at area locations for sales today, weather permitting. Alexis Long is a member of Girl Scout Troop 372.

Contact the writer at awheless@ hendersondispatch.com.

charter school

School a mix of traditional, Native American education

ELECTION FILINGS

By DAILY DISPATCH STAFF

The May 4 primaries attracted more candidate filings as the week ended.

Ruby Downey, a Democrat, filed Friday to run for the District 3 seat on the Warren County commission.

In Granville County, District 5 Board of Education member Donnie Boyd, 46, filed papers Thursday declaring his candidacy in a May 4 non-partisan contest.

Earlier this week, Rep. James W. Crawford, a Democrat, filed to run for re-election to the District 32 seat in the N.C. House of Representatives. The district includes Vance and Granville counties.

Students are members of the Haliwa-Saponi tribe in Warren County

By DAVID IRVINE Daily Disatch Writer

HOLLISTER – For more than 100 years, the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe has fought to ensure its children receive a unique mix of Native American and traditional education.

Since the founding of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School in 2000, children of the tribe have had the opportunity to get exactly that.

This year, 140 students are enrolled in the K-12 school, School Administrator Chenoa Davis said. The facility, which is operated as a charter school, is approved for a maximum of 200 students.

“Our goal is to have no more than 18

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students at each grade level,” Davis said.

Davis said the main reason the tribe established the school was to have a community school. Involving parents in their children’s education is much easier when the school is close to home, she said. A second reason was to focus on Native American culture.

“We have classes in Native American studies and Native American art,” she said.

The Haliwa-Saponi tribe had fought for its own school since the late 1800s. A statesupported Bethlehem School, with a 98 percent Native American student body, was established in 1882. It wasn’t until 1957 that the tribe was successful in obtaining its own school.

Iris Evans, who greets visitors in the school administrator’s office, went to that original school. A picture on the wall outside the office shows the student body gathered in front of the school. Evans says, Please see TRIBE, page 3A

Daily Dispatch/DAVID IRVINE

Marcus Mills, left, and Alexander Coley stand beside an iron stove that provided all the heat in the original Haliwa-Saponi School in 1957.

Hanging on the wall above the stove is a dream catcher that, according to Native American lore, is placed over a baby’s crib to catch the bad dreams and let the good dreams through.

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Betty Johnson used drugs and alcohol for years and ran with the wrong crowd before she discovered she couldn’t “fight this battle with addiction alone without help from Jesus. Page 1C

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Daily Meditation And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore [him] fourfold.

Luke 19:8

Our Opinion

Library not being used to full potential The H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library is a wonderful asset to the area, and those who spearheaded its construction/operation should be commended.

The recently-released statistics show just how much this community needs a facility like the library.

Here’s a quick comparison of library usage for 2005-2006, when the library was in its former location, with statistics for 2008-2009: • The number of registered borrowers increased from 22,692 to 32,192.

• Total circulation rose from 104,583 to 139,239.

• Computer use more than doubled, from 17,232 to 40,296.

• The number of new library cards issued increased from 1,805 to 2,729.

• Attendance jumped from 118,828 to 161,112.

• The number of books in the library’s collection expanded from 98,186 to 138,058.

Those numbers are great, but we have one critique of the facility: it isn’t being utilized to its full potential.

The library is only open 48 hours each week — a 21 percent reduction from when the library was located on Rose Avenue. The building doesn’t open until noon on Monday or Tuesday, and it closes at 6 p.m. during the rest of the week, Wednesday through Saturday. The library is not open at all on Sundays.

It’s a shame a $6.2 million facility that offers so much to the public for free isn’t open more. We realize funding is always a concern. More hours means more personnel expenses.

“It takes a bigger staff to operate in a space that is three times bigger and on two levels,” Library Director Jeanne Fox said.

Fox said she must strike a balance between having enough staff on hand at any one time and keeping the library open as much as possible.

The facility has also larger maintenance, heating and cooling costs than the former location.

Fox will be submitting budget requests for the library to both Vance County and the City of Henderson, as those bodies are developing their budgets.

Hopefully, the city and county will see the importance of the library and can find funding to keep up with the obvious demand.

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Thursday, Feb. 11, marked the 31st anniversary of the Iranian Islamic Revolution.

Iranian leaders, including the state’s religious leader Ayatollah Khamenei, decided to “festively” commemorate this anniversary by delivering a “powerful punch” to the West.

Just over 30 years ago, with the support of the then-new Islamic regime, radical Islamic students in Tehran carried the banner of their revolution right up through an attack on the United States embassy compound, where they took 53 Americans hostage.

Revolutionary leader Ayatollah Khomeini saw the hostages as more than bargaining chip as he built his new regime — they were tokens of power and prestige that became increasingly powerful as each painful month of their detainment passed.

The months did drag on until we saw the magical images of the hostages’ release after 444 days in confinement, coupled with my father’s inspiring inauguration. This marked the start of an era of a bold and innovative Americafirst approach to foreign policy, when Americans again started to believe that their nation would pursue policies and take actions necessary to protect her people from the dangers of the world, whether in Tehran, Moscow or Tripoli. Sadly, we seem to have lost our way on that front.

It is of great concern that despite a year of allegedly aggressive negotiations with our “allies” in an effort to find a diplomatic solution to Iran’s pursuit of nuclear capabilities, the only tangible results appear to have been Michael increasing Reagan nuclear Distributed by progress Cagle Cartoons and arrogance from the caretakers of the old Islamic Revolution.

These bold and boisterous proclamations on the part of Iranian leadership, in open defiance of the West, are undoubtedly an attempt to keep the focus of the international community and even many Iranian eyes off of their simmering internal rebellion.

Iranian leadership does not want anyone to look too closely at the prospects of a new wave of protest by Iranians who are seeking more individual liberties and demanding that they have a say in their individual and national future. Iranian leadership particularly wants to keep anyone from looking too closely at the violent rebuttals issued by Iran’s military, police and intelligence

networks.

The Obama administration and their Democratic enablers in Congress have previously failed to recognize that our strongest allies in the important fight against Iran’s nuclear ambitions and international terror efforts are not members of the United Nations Security Council such as Russia and China — rather it is the unlikely duo of our friends in Israel and the millions of Iranians who have followed opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi into the streets. While I am pleased to hear that President Obama is set to announce unilateral sanctions against Iran, and that it now appears Russia is moving closer to support of international sanctions, this is simply not enough.

If he were alive today, my father would likely be mystified by this administration’s unwillingness to embrace the millions of people who are seeking freedom in a nation that has the United States and Israel as targets 1 and 1A. Undoubtedly, my father would have recognized that support of Iranians who are peacefully pursuing individual freedoms is not only the right thing to do — it is also the smart diplomatic play.

By continuing to abide by its ineffective brand of diplomacy, this administration is setting us up for a risk much greater than the trouble of undertak-

Letters If error was made, it wasn’t mine This letter is in response the Daily Dispatch article ‘Audit unearths dirt on Weed/ Seed program.’

I traveled to Atlanta for the Weed/Seed Strategy in official capacity. As chair, my attendance was required, as was Coordinator Rosa Bullock’s representation from the designated area/police.

It wasn’t just Marolyn/Rosa going to Atlanta. I didn’t ask to go to the NeighborWorks Conference. I have been to Atlanta on many occasions.

I have traveled by airplane in/out of this country more times than I can recall.

I did not determine how the trip would be paid for.

The strategy’s fiscal agent determines/approves expenditures through the fiscal department. I didn’t designate the line item to be charged. I didn’t write one check. If any error was made in determining funds designated to cover the trip it wasn’t mine.

The fiscal agent has to bare responsibility for all disbursements.

If $23,000 was reimbursed to the Feds, then the real dirt that wasn’t reported is that Henderson continues to be riddled with violent crime (in certain neighborhoods). I didn’t have any problem returning to Project Safe Neighborhood a $40,000 grant; an amount that almost doubles the reimbursement to the Federal Government.

That $40,000 grant was redistributed to communities that were happy to receive unsolicited funds to fight crime.

Parents like me reside in this community bury our children due to limited experiences/opportunities which lead to deadly violence in African-American communities. I had a very personal stake in the Success of Weed/ Seed, as my youngest son, Samir was murdered in this community. Because of my family’s personal tragedy, we wanted to put a program in place that could save the lives of other young people. My goal/focus was much greater than what’s implied by your article.

I am very proud of my tenure/service as chairperson.

The strategy served hundreds of children/families, providing exposure to events/activities that will have positive impact on their lives.

My name is being slandered for an error that absolutely wasn’t mine!

Marolyn Rasheed

There’s still time to say no to water If you live in Aycock, Cokesbury, or Sandy Creek, pretty soon a door-to-door salesman from Vance County is going to ask you to sign up for county water.

Before you decide, remember: 97 percent of county residents have already said ‘no.’

It could costs you thousands of dollars to run a water line to your house. There is no limit to what the county will charge for water. The price is going up everywhere. In many towns, water is as expensive as electricity. Do you really want another high monthly bill? The cost of your well water will never go up!

Signing up for county water is like joining the mafia; you

ing unilateral sanctions or using other forceful means to resolve the burgeoning conflict.

It is time for our nation to send a strong, powerful message of support to freedom-loving Iranians. It is also time to send a message to Iran’s revolutionary leadership that the days of appeasement are behind us.

Today, Americans once again find themselves asking whether the United States and her allies are going to continue on a foreign policy course that encourages dangerous behavior by Iranian radicals while turning a blind eye toward freedom-loving Iranians, or instead takes a stronger, bolder approach that forces these dangerous elements to put an end to their pursuit of nuclear capabilities.

I for one support a policy that severely weakens Iran’s leadership to the point where they can easily find themselves on the wrong side of a new Iranian Revolution. And should our friends, the Israelis, decide to take military action on their own in an effort to protect the security of their homeland, our nation should unequivocally support them.

How is that for a powerful punch, Ayatollah?

Mike Reagan, the elder son of the late President Ronald Reagan, is spokesperson for The Reagan Nation and chairman and president of The Reagan Legacy Foundation

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can never leave. You’ll be forced to stay on the system forever, even when the price of water skyrockets. If you sign up for county water, the government will dictate your water use. You’ll be told how much you can use, when you can wash your clothes, when you can wash your car, and when you can water your garden. It happens everywhere. And it doesn’t depend on weather. It’s up to greedy, power hungry politicians.

County commissioners are not planning a water system because we need one. As a matter of fact, we don’t. We have plenty of clean, healthy water.

The real reason is more power and control over our lives. If politicians control our water, they control us.

It’s all about power. If you sign up for county water, the government will control your life forever.

Thousands of your friends and neighbors have decided to remain free. Join them.

Say ‘no’ to county water while you still have the chance.

David Ayscue Vance County

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Cary too strong KVA girls stifled in 56-16 loss

By ERIC S. ROBINSON Dispatch Sports Editor

Dakota Dukes and the Cary Christian defense proved too much for Kerr-Vance Friday night.

Dukes scored 23 points and the first-place Knights stifled the Spartans in a 56-16 win.

“Cary Christian is really good,” said KVA coach Dave Carrier.

“They’re big, they’re well-coached.

They shoot, the defend they rebound.”

“They’ve got it all.”

The Spartans were held without a field goal until Amanda Wilson’s 2 with 20 seconds left in the first quarter. They trailed 14-5 after one.

KVA was outscored 9-4 in the second, and trailed 23-9 at halftime.

“They outsize us at every position. But they’re not just big, I mean, they’re good players,” said Carrier.

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Southern Vance's Hakim Jones is fouled from behind by Northern Vance's Quentin Rice during the second half of the Raiders' 57-51 win over the Vikings Friday night. To view or purchase photos, visit us on the Web at www.hendersondispatch.com.

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Northern’s Cameron Butler loses control of the ball as Southern’s Darius Morgan defends during the first half Friday.

The next full moon isn’t scheduled until Feb. 28 — but there seemed to be one shining down on Raider Gymnasium Friday night.

In game that saw a Northern Vance player wheeled out of the gym in a stretcher — and a Southern Vance cheerleader topple to the ground following a stunt — ­ Southern came out on top 57-51 in a wild second edition of the crosstown rivalry.

The Raiders pulled away with clutch free throws down the stretch to ice the victory.

“People have asked me when the last time we beat them was,” said Southern coach Mike Rotolo. “I really don’t know.

This one, I’m just excited for my kids. I normally used the word ‘proud,’ but I think my emotion is just happy.”

The Raiders improve to 11-8 overall and 4-4 in the Carolina 3A Conference, while Northern drops to 15-4 overall and 6-2 in conference play.

“My whole theme when we played Southern Vance and Oxford Webb the first

>> slideshow at hendersondispatch.com time was that I thought we got caught up in the moment,” said Northern coach Wilton Baskett. “We didn’t just get caught in the moment tonight, I think we stayed in the moment.”

The Vikings trailed most of the game, but stole the momentum for a brief moment when Quentin Rice tied the game at 48 on a breakaway dunk.

With 1:03 remaining in the game, Rice came away with a steal at midcourt and dribbled in for an emphatic finish to send the Northern faithful in attendance into a frenzy.

But Rice was issued a technical for hanging on the rim, sending Southern to the foul line with a chance to go back up.

“We definitely had the momentum of the game. It was definitely the backbreaker,” Baskett said.

Darius Morgan sank the two technical free throws and then went back to the line to convert two more after being fouled to Please see REMATCH, page 4B

CARY CHRISTIAN 63, KERR-VANCE 60

Sharpshooting Knights down Kerr-Vance The first time Kerr-Vance played Cary Christian on the road, it took three overtimes and some clutch buzzer-beaters for the Knights to get a wild win.

Friday’s rematch in Henderson was settled in regulation, but was exciting nonetheless.

Despite a strong effort and holding the lead after the second and third quarters, the Spartans came up short again, 63-60.

The Knight shooters heated up, and the Spartans hit a dry spell late in the fourth. Cary overtook the lead 50 seconds into the quarter, and held onto it for much of the frame.

The loss puts KVA at 5-5 in

the Eastern Plains Independent Conference and in fourth place.

Friday was KVA’s first home loss this season, and the Knights are the only EPIC team the Spartans have not defeated.

“They’re a very good team.

They can beat anybody on a given night. They’re well-coached, they play hard, they can all shoot the ball,” said KVA coach Dave Carrier. “As a coach, it’s kind of hard to pick your poison against them.”

The Knights benefited from an impressive outing by Lindsey Johnson, who had 28 points and was 3 for 5 from long range.

As a team, Cary Christian shot 7 for 16 from beyond the arc.

“They put five guys on the

Southern Vance's Tremanisha Taylor shoots a jumper over Northern Vance's Nalinda Woods during the Raiders' 42-21 win over the Vikings Friday night. To view or purchase photos, visit us on the Web at www. hendersondispatch.com.

Lady Raiders keep rolling

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Spartans finish 5-5 in EPIC

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Please see SPARTANS, page 3B Dickinson during the Spartans 63-60 loss to the Knights Friday night.

It wasn’t the smoothest of second halves, but Southern Vance came out on top in a 42-21 win over Northern Vance Friday.

Northern outscored Southern 19-18 in the second half, but the Raiders’ 24-2 halftime cushion was enough to improve their Carolina 3A record to 7-1.

Southern bid farewell to seniors Shauna Terry, Tremanisha Taylor, Kewonia Rodwell, and Shakiyla Hayes before the matchup on senior night.

“They are going to be missed greatly. They leave big shoes to fill — they leave records to fill.

So they will be terribly missed,” said Raiders coach Tracey Turner.

Terry led Southern with 14 points and Taylor had 10.

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Two-minute drill Webb downs Gibbons; Vikings JV wins over Raiders Local Sports Oxford Soccer taking registrations Oxford Soccer Club is taking registrations now until March 6 for the upcoming Spring 2010 season, which begins on Saturday, March 20.

Registration may be completed online at www. oxfordsoccer.com, or by downloading the registration form to include with the registration fee by mail.

Oxford Soccer Club is a non-profit organization that was established in 1992.

The club is in need of coaches for the upcoming season. Volunteer coaches receive one child’s registration free.

For any questions, e-mail ncoxfordsoccer@yahoo. com.

College Hoops UNC’s Davis to miss six weeks with broken wrist CHAPEL HILL (AP) — North Carolina forward Ed Davis will miss at least six weeks with a broken bone in his left wrist.

Team officials said Friday that the Tar Heels’ top rebounder and No. 2 scorer broke his wrist Wednesday night when he fell to the court in the second half of a 64-54 loss to Duke.

The sophomore taped his wrist and returned to the game, but the fracture was found Thursday.

The Tar Heels (13-11, 2-7 ACC) have three big men out with injuries. Tyler Zeller has missed a month with a stress fracture in his right foot and Travis Wear is out indefinitely with a sprained left ankle.

Davis averages 13.4 points and 9.6 rebounds, and has blocked 64 shots for a North Carolina team fighting to stay out of the conference cellar.

MLB Giants, Lincecum reach $23M deal SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tim Lincecum can finally move forward from a contract situation that was unsettled all winter and focus on baseball again. Same goes for the San Francisco Giants.

Lincecum and the Giants reached a preliminary agreement Friday on a $23 million, two-year contract ahead of the scheduled start of an arbitration hearing.

The two-time reigning National League Cy Young Award winner had been set to ask for an arbitration-record $13 million salary for 2010 during a hearing Friday in St. Petersburg, Fla. Lincecum gets a $2 million signing bonus, $8 million this year, $13 million in 2011 and the chance to earn performance and award bonuses.

The agreement is subject to a physical.

The tiny, hard-throwing pitcher his teammates call “Franchise” and “Freak” is getting a nice raise from his $650,000 salary last year.

Things came together Friday morning in a surprising development, Giants vice president of baseball operations Bobby Evans said in a phone interview before leaving Florida.

The Giants did offer Lincecum a three-year deal.

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J.F. Webb added to the drama unfolding in the Carolina 3A Conference standings with a 62-55 win over Cardinal Gibbons Friday.

Gibbons (10-11, 5-3) ultimately had a chance to tie Northern Vance at the top of the standings with the Vikings’ loss to Southern Vance, but Webb (9-11, 3-5) held on for the upset win.

“The big key was staying focused and sticking to the game plan. We executed it to perfection,” said Warrior coach Leo Brunelli.

Webb knocked down 10

of its final 12 free throws to preserve the victory.

The Crusaders outscored the Warriors 23-8 in the third quarter to tie the game at 42 entering the final period.

Isaiah Hicks led Webb with 12 points, followed by Darquis Thomas with 11 and P.J. Thomas with 10.

Becker Seifert and Leon Greene both had eight points.

The Warriors host Southern Vance on Tuesday. The Raiders won the previous match between the two, 65-42.

Northern JV defeats Southern Northern Vance’s junior varsity boys’ basketball

team improved to 13-3 on the season with a 58-44 win over Southern Vance Friday.

Larry Champion was 5 for 5 from 3-point land, and totaled 21 points for Northern. Adrian Hargrove added 11.

KVA JV boys, girls beat Knights The Kerr-Vance Academy boys’ and girls’ junior varsity basketball teams both won by five at home against conference opponent Cary Christian on Friday.

The Spartan boys got revenge after losing by nine at Cary Christian in their last meeting, winning 31-

26 in a defensive battle.

Kerr-Vance had trouble hitting shots, but made up for the misses with an unbreakable defense, tallying over 20 steals as a team.

Daniel Burnette led the Spartans with nine points and Dallas Smith added seven.

The girls won their second Eastern Plains Independent Conference game in a row in a 21-16 battle.

The Lady Spartans won the second half 9-3 after being down 12-13 at intermission.

Price Wester led the team with 10 points, followed by Rebecca Ross with six.

Canes send Cullen to Sens for Picard RALEIGH (AP) — The Ottawa Senators acquired center Matt Cullen from the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday in exchange for defenseman Alexandre Picard and a draft pick.

The trade gives the Northeast Division-leading Senators a forward with significant postseason experience. Cullen was a valuable third-line center on the Hurricanes’ team that won the 2006 Stanley Cup and reached the Eastern Conference final last year.

“It’s a tough day to say goodbye to him,” Carolina general manager Jim Rutherford said.

The 32-year-old Cullen has 12 goals and 28 assists in 60 games this season. He is making $2.8 million this year and is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after the season.

Picard is a 24-year-old who has four goals and 11 assists in his fifth NHL season and second with

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Carolina’s Matt Cullen drives the puck up the ice as New York’s Jon Sim gives chase during the second period of their Jan. 28 game in Raleigh. The Hurricanes traded Cullen to the Ottawa Senators Friday.

Ottawa, and will be a restricted free agent after the season. The Hurricanes also received the Senators’ second-round pick in this year’s draft.

Rutherford said there were “a handful” of teams expressing interest in Cullen before the NHL was to freeze rosters Friday after-

noon for the Olympic break, and the Senators were the most persistent pursuers.

Carolina was looking for an NHL-ready player and a second-round draft pick.

Rutherford says Picard “should become a regular part of the Hurricanes’ blue line.” Picard didn’t dress for eight of the nine games

between Jan. 18-Feb. 4. He had an assist in nearly 16 minutes of ice time in a 6-5 win against Washington on Thursday night.

“It’s been a rough couple of weeks here in Ottawa for me, didn’t get to play much, so obviously I was pretty happy to go to a team where they wanted me and I’ll get a chance to play, too,” Picard said on a conference call.

Earlier this week, Carolina dealt veteran defenseman Niclas Wallin to San Jose for a draft pick.

The Hurricanes matched a season high with their fourth straight win Thursday night — their overtime victory against Buffalo helped Ottawa vault into first in its division — and have won eight of 10 to escape the Eastern Conference cellar.

“It’s not probable, but we can still make the playoffs,” Rutherford said. “We don’t want to quit.”

‘The Big Hurt’ announces retirement

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO — Saying he’s “at peace” with his decision, Frank Thomas announced his retirement Friday following a 19-season career in which he hit 521 homers and won two American League MVP awards with the Chicago White Sox. Considering he didn’t play last season, the news was hardly shocking.

“It took awhile to get to this point,” the 41-year-old Thomas said during a news conference at U.S. Cellular Field. “I know I hadn’t played since 2008, but I had to get baseball out of my system before I made this announcement. I’m happy with this announcement. I’m at peace with it.

I had one heck of a career.

I’m proud of it.”

With his power and ability to hit for a high average and reach base, Thomas figures to land in the Hall of Fame when he becomes eligible.

A five-time All-Star who batted .301 with a .419 on-base average, Thomas is tied for 18th with Ted Williams and Willie McCovey on baseball’s home run list while driving in 1,704 runs.

And in an era clouded by performance-enhancing drugs, he was outspoken against their use.

Thomas split his final three seasons between Oakland and Toronto, but he’ll be remembered most for a 16-year run with the White Sox. He quickly emerged as one of the best players after debuting in 1990, winning MVP awards in 1993 and 1994 and a batting title in 1997 while setting club records for home runs (448) and RBIs (1,465) before a

AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian

Chicago’s Frank Thomas acknowledges fans at Dodger Stadium after hitting a two-run home in a June 8, 2003 game.

Thomas announced his retirement on Friday, following a 19-season career in which he hit 521 homers and won two American League MVP awards with the White Sox. bitter split following the 2005 World Series-winning season.

Thomas was upset when the club bought out his option for $3.5 million that December, and things got particularly nasty during the 2006 spring training. He sounded off in an interview with The Daily Southtown of suburban Tinley Park, Ill., and general manager Ken Williams responded by calling him “an idiot.”

Thomas was angry with the organization for portraying him as a damaged player, although injuries to his left ankle limited him to 34 games and made him a spectator as the White Sox grabbed their first World Series title since 1917.

He criticized owner Jerry Reinsdorf for not calling him before the team decided to let him go.

“We all know Kenny Williams and I had a big blowup,” Thomas said. “We both moved on. When you’re pretty much considered an icon in a city as a player, it’s always hard to let those players go. It’s never a

pretty or nice scene. We’ve seen it over the years. You think of a Brett Favre, (Shaquille O’Neal) leaving LA, Allen Iverson leaving Philly — he’s back in Philly, I’m happy for him.

When players get to a certain level, it’s never easy to say goodbye.”

Thomas wound up going to Oakland and hit 39 homers with 114 RBIs in 2006 before signing an $18.12 million, two-year contract with Toronto.

The Blue Jays released him early in the 2008 season, a day after he became angry after being taken out of the lineup. Thomas wound up back in Oakland,

appearing in 55 games with the Athletics before a right thigh injury ended his season — and, ultimately, his career.

The last year, he said, was “more sadness” that it didn’t exactly end the way he wanted. He’s not sure what the future holds, besides the White Sox retiring his No. 35 on Aug. 29.

That figures to be a day to reflect, just as Friday was.

His favorite memory?

That’s easy. The 2005 World Series, when the White Sox won it all for the first time since 1917.

“I saw this organization go from the bottom to the top, and to be a part of that through all the years, it meant so much to me to be on that float at the parade that day,” said Thomas, who was injured and missed the postseason.

His most frustrating memory? The 1994 season.

The White Sox were leading the AL Central with a 67-46 record before a players’ strike that wiped out the end of the regular season and playoffs, and Thomas believes they could have won it all.

“I think we had the best team in baseball, no doubt about it,” he said. “Some people consider Montreal the best team, but I think the Chicago White Sox were the best team.”

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No. 22 Cornell upset by Penn PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jack Eggleston scored a career-high 24 points and Penn used a strong second-half run to upset Cornell 79-64 on Friday night, snapping the Big Red’s eight-game winning streak.

Zach Rosen added 22

points and six assists for the Quakers (4-15, 3-2 Ivy League), who shot a season-high 56.3 percent from the field (27-for48) and 11-for-21 from beyond the 3-point line (52.4 percent). Rob Belcore also pitched in with 10 points.

The Big Red (20-4, 6-1) had not lost a game since No. 1 Kansas beat them 71-66 on Jan. 6.

Up by just one point at the break, Penn opened the second half on a 15-0 run and never looked back. Rosen connected on five free throws in the

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game’s final 1:32 to seal it for the Quakers, who have won three of four after a four-game losing skid.

Louis Dale and Ryan Wittman scored 16 points apiece to lead Cornell, while Jeff Foote had 10 points and 11 boards.

Blue beats White in UNC alumni game CHAPEL HILL (AP) — Serge Zwikker made a go-ahead basket with 20 seconds left to lead the Blue team to a 71-70 win over the White in North Carolina’s “Celebration of a Century” game on Friday

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court that can shoot the ball, so it’s hard to guard them,” Carrier said.

“They don’t usually go too long without scoring.

We can’t have those dry spells.”

The Spartans were down by seven with about 20 seconds left. Still, Cameron Capell gave KVA one final prayer when he drained a 3 leaving 1.1 seconds on the clock, but the Spartans were unable to get the foul before the buzzer sounded.

Cary Christian jumped out early and led 13-7 after the first quarter, rallying late in the frame behind Johnson’s nine points.

But the second quarter belonged to the Spartans.

night.

Zwikker played on the Tar Heels’ 1997 team.

Dante Calabria of the 1996 team was the top scorer for the winners with eight points including a pair of 3-pointers.

Donald Williams, who played on the 1995 squad, had six points for the White, including his team’s final points that made it 70-68 with 1:03 to play.

Sixty-nine players participated in the sold-out

contest, including point guard Phil Ford (1978), the only player with a retired jersey to play in the contest. The oldest players were Bobby Gersten and Julian Smith from the 1942 team.

They took the lead and outscored Cary 22-11 in the frame.

“I think we rebounded better. In the first quarter, they got a few offensive boards and stickbacks or even kicked it back out for 3s. In the second quarter, we didn’t give them any second shots,” said Carrier.

A Tyler Bolton bucket about midway through the quarter tied it at 15.

With 3:10 left in the half, Capell connected with a 3. Devonne Smith followed seconds later with a fastbreak lay-in after a steal that gave the Spartans a 20-17 lead.

Johnson showed some fancy footwork when he drained a circus layup that tied the game at 24.

But Capell responded with another 3 with 30 seconds in the half.

Tyler Overby shot a 2 at the buzzer to give KVA

the 29-24 lead at intermission.

The Knights kept pace with the Spartans in the third, but couldn’t take the lead. They trimmed their halftime deficit by a point, trailing 43-39 heading into the final quarter.

A basket from Calvin Winfrey gave Cary the 44-43 lead — their first of the second half. Back-toback buckets from Capell and Bolton gave the lead back to KVA, but the Knights led again after scoring four straight.

It was Johnson who hit two free throws with 20 seconds left that gave Cary the 62-55 lead — their largest of the second half.

“He’s a great player, and he doesn’t need much time to shoot the 3, doesn’t need much room,” Carrier said of Johnson. “We just try to

keep a hand in his face and make him work on defense.”

Capell led KVA with 13 points. Overby and Ric Davis each had 10, and Smith finished with eight.

Bobby Duncan scored 14, and Christopher Thomas had nine for the Knights.

The loss puts KVA in fourth place in the EPIC. They will host a first-round conference tournament game against Rocky Mount Academy on Wednesday.

Carrier has high expectations for the tourney.

“We feel like we’re going to win the tournament championship.

That’s our goal, that’s still our goal. I feel like if we put it all together, we can still win,” he said.

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Pittsburgh’s Ashton Gibbs celebrates after winning against West Virginia in overtime Friday.

‘Backyard Brawl’ settled in overtime

By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer

PITTSBURGH — Gilbert Brown and Ashton Gibbs made two free throws each in the final 30 seconds after No. 25 Pittsburgh staged a frantic rally to tie it in regulation, then weathered three exhausting overtimes and West Virginia’s own comeback to beat the No. 5 Mountaineers 98-95 on Friday night.

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Arlington, Texas 41. (31) Stanton Barrett, Chevrolet, Qualifying Draw-43rd.

Mike Sweeney on a minor league contract. n Canadian Football League (x-starters; i-injured, will not play; p-will not play, The Mountaineers dominated Pitt 70-51 in Mor42. (5) Bobby Gerhart, Chevrolet, Qualifying Draw-44th.

TAMPA BAY RAYS—Agreed to terms with INF WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS—Named Kavis Reed personal reasons; r-injury replacement) 43. (98) Paul Menard, Ford, Qualifying Draw-49th. gantown on Feb. 3 as their own fans pelted the floor Angel Chavez and INF J.J. Furmaniak on minor defensive coordinator and assistant head coach league contracts. with garbage and Pitt assistant Tom Herrion was and Jamie Barresi offensive coordinator.

EASTERN CONFERENCE Failed to qualify n National League HOCKEY Chris Bosh, F-C, Toronto struck under his right eye by a coin, but this game 44. (0) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, Qualifying Draw-50th.

CINCINNATI REDS—Agreed to terms with RHP Kip n National Hockey League x-Kevin Garnett, F, Boston 45. (56) Kevin Lepage, Chevrolet, Qualifying Draw-51th. was incident free — and featured a different winner Wells on a minor league contract.

CAROLINA HURRICANES—Traded C Matt Cullen Al Horford, F-C, Atlanta 46. (83) John Borneman III, Dodge, Qualifying Draw-52nd.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Agreed to terms with to Ottawa for D Alexandre Picard and a 2010 despite West Virginia’s 51-44 edge in rebounding. x-Dwight Howard, C, Orlando 47. (75) Brett Rowe, Dodge, Qualifying Draw-53rd.

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48. (73) Derrike Cope, Dodge, Qualifying Draw-54th.

49. (92) Johnny Chapman, Dodge, Qualifying Draw-55th.

50. (35) Jason Keller, Chevrolet, Qualifying Draw-56th.

51. (70) Shelby Howard, Chevrolet, Qualifying Draw-57th.

NHL Standings

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA New Jersey 60 37 20 3 77 160 139 Pittsburgh 61 36 22 3 75 192 175 Philadelphia 59 31 25 3 65 173 158 N.Y. Rangers 61 27 27 7 61 156 167 N.Y. Islanders 60 24 28 8 56 151 186 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Ottawa 61 35 22 4 74 173 172 Buffalo 59 32 18 9 73 163 151 Montreal 62 29 27 6 64 162 170 Boston 59 26 22 11 63 146 152 Toronto 61 19 31 11 49 162 208 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 61 41 13 7 89 244 173 Tampa Bay 59 26 22 11 63 154 172 Atlanta 59 26 24 9 61 178 189 Florida 60 24 27 9 57 153 174 Carolina 60 23 30 7 53 163 192 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 59 39 15 5 83 189 138 Nashville 60 32 23 5 69 166 170

xp-Allen Iverson, G, Philadelphia x-LeBron James, F, Cleveland Joe Johnson, G, Atlanta r-David Lee, F, New York Paul Pierce, F, Boston Rajon Rondo, G, Boston Derrick Rose, G, Chicago x-Dwayne Wade, G, Miami Gerald Wallace, F, Charlotte Coach — Stan Van Gundy, Orlando Magic WESTERN CONFERENCE x-Carmelo Anthony, F, Denver r-Chauncey Billups, G, Denver xi-Kobe Bryant, G, L.A. Lakers x-Tim Duncan, F, San Antonio Kevin Durant, F, Oklahoma City Pau Gasol, F, L.A. Lakers r-Chris Kaman, C, L.A. Clippers r-Jason Kidd, G, Dallas x-Steve Nash, G, Phoenix Dirk Nowitzki, F, Dallas i-Chris Paul, G, New Orleans Zach Randolph, F, Memphis i-Brandon Roy, G, Portland x-Amare Stoudemire, F-C, Phoenix Deron Williams, G, Utah Coach — George Karl, Denver Nuggets

TRANSACTIONS Friday’s Sports Transactions

By The Associated Press BASEBALL n American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Agreed to terms with RHP Jeremy Guthrie on a one-year contract.

2B Adam Kennedy on a one-year contract.

Eastern League TRENTON THUNDER—Named Jay Burnham director of broadcasting and Justin Shackil broadcast and media relations assistant. n American Association PENSACOLA PELICANS—Sold the contract of LHP Tyler Wilson to the Boston Red Sox. SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS—Acquired OF Kraig Binick from Windy City (Frontier) to complete an earlier trade. n Frontier League EVANSVILLE OTTERS—Signed LHP Mitchell Kramer and LHP Nicholas Esposito.

OAKLAND COUNTY CRUISERS—Signed RHP Anthony Carrillo and RHP Reyes Dorado.

BASKETBALL n National Basketball Association DENVER NUGGETS—Agreed to a contract extension with George Karl coach, through the 2010-11 season.

FOOTBALL n National Football League NFL—Announced commissioner Roger Goodell has been given a new five-year contract through March 2015.

CLEVELAND BROWNS—Named Tom Headlee pro scout. Signed DB John Bowie.

NEW YORK GIANTS—Moved wide receivers coach Mike Sullivan to quarterbacks coach. Promoted offensive quality control coach Sean Ryan to receivers coach.

NEW YORK JETS—Named Mark Carrier defensive line coach.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Signed LS Patrick MacDonald and LS Matt Overton.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Signed K Justin Medlock to a futures contract. Named Ray Wright

second-round draft pick.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS—Traded D Cam Barker to Minnesota for D Kim Johnsson and D Nick Leddy.

LOS ANGELES KINGS—Assigned LW Scott Parse to Manchester (AHL).

NEW JERSEY DEVILS—Placed LW Pierre LucLetourneau Leblond on the injured reserve list.

Recalled D Cory Murphy and D Matt Corrente from Lowell (AHL). Assigned D Rob Davison to Lowell.

NEW YORK RANGERS—Acquired LW Jody Shelley from San Jose for a conditional 2011 sixthround draft pick.

OTTAWA SENATORS—Signed general manager Bryan Murray to a one-year contract extension.

Recalled D Brian Lee and D Derek Smith Binghamton (AHL).

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS—Agreed to terms with C Blair Betts on a two-year contract extension.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Reassigned F Radek Smolenak to Abbotsford (AHL). n American Hockey League GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS—Announced D Andreas Lilja was recalled by Detroit (NHL).

HARTFORD WOLF PACK—Signed F Andrew Carroll.

NORFOLK ADMIRALS—Signed D Zach Tarkir.

PROVIDENCE BRUINS—Recalled D Scott Fletcher from Reading (ECHL).

TORONTO MARLIES—Re-assigned F Robert Slaney and G Andrew Engelage to Reading (ECHL).

COLLEGE FLORIDA—Named Teryl Austin defensive coordinator.

IOWA—Announced sophomore men’s basketball G Anthony Tucker has been released from his scholarship.

KING’S, PA.—Named Jeff Knarr football coach.

NASCAR at daytona

Rain forces postponements DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR officials postponed the Camping World Trucks race Friday night at Daytona International Speedway because of rain.

The race was rescheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday.

Heavy showers washed out all at-track activity at Daytona on Friday, including Sprint Cup series practice and Nationwide series qualifying. Kyle Busch will start on the pole for Saturday afternoon’s Nationwide race, and Danica Patrick will start 15th.

Jason White won the pole position for the truck race in qualifying Thursday. The truck race will feature Cup regulars Elliott Sadler and Busch, who is driving for his own team. Austin Dillon, a grandson of NASCAR team owner Richard Childress, is driving a black truck bearing the No. 3 — the number Dale Earnhardt drove for Childress.

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The Daily Dispatch

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Olympic luger dies after crash

By STEPHEN WILSON AP Sports Writer

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Kerr-Vance’s Shameka Valentine puts up a shot during the Spartans’ 56-16 loss to Cary Christian Friday night.

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The Knights offense exploded for 19 third-quarter points, and held KVA to just three. Cary outscored KVA 33-7 in the second half.

Shameka Valentine was held to seven points, but led the team in scoring. No other Spartan scored more than four.

“I think their height bothered us. Shameka’s a great penetrator. When she penetrates and dishes, we’ve got to have other players hit shots. We didn’t make a lot of them tonight,” said Carrier.

“I thought (Valentine) did great. Some of her shots didn’t drop, but they weren’t easy shots. She reminds me of Allen Iverson some games, she just keeps going at them.”

Brittany Lord scored 10 points for the Knights, and Amy VanDeventen had eight.

In the logjam that is the Eastern Plains Independent Conference, KVA sits in a four-way tie for third with a 3-7 record. Carrier said he’ll find out Saturday if they get to host their first-round game in the EPIC tourney, which will be held next week.

Contact the writer at erobinson@ hendersondispatch.com.

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Northern Vance's Nalinda Woods shoots a shot over Southern Vance's Shauna Terry during the first half of the Vikings' 42-21 loss to the Raiders Friday night. To view or purchase photos, visit us on the Web at www.hendersondispatch.com.

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Tremanisha are,” said Northern coach Vangie Mitchell.

Mitchell’s Vikings went on a tear in the third quarter, netting 12 points after being held to two points in the first half.

Michelle Jones, Sekeedrah Alston and Nalinda Woods each scored four points in the third period for Northern.

Woods led the Vikings in the game with seven points.

“She does have a lot of potential,” Mitchell said of her sophomore. “As soon as she realizes how much potential she really has, I think she’s really going to surprise herself.”

Northern went on to outscore Southern 7-6 in the final frame.

Mitchell said pressure defense was the key to the offensive output.

“We couldn’t set up our press in the first half because we couldn’t score any points,” she said.

The Vikings forced six turnovers in the third

quarter.

“That was more than a killer. Turning the ball over is one thing, but turning the ball over with no pressure — that’s a bit much,” said Turner. “There were times when we were dribbling the ball in the middle of the court and we just mishandled it or kicked it off our foot.”

Southern got off to a hot start, leading 14-0 after one quarter of play.

“We did what we came out to do. We wanted to execute,” said Turner.

A late lay-in from Terry gave the Raiders a 24-2 lead heading into the locker room.

Southern faces J.F. Webb on Tuesday. Webb’s only conference loss of the season came at the hands of the Raiders, 29-27, two weeks ago in Henderson.

Turner said eliminating turnovers is crucial if Southern wants a repeat victory — and that starts on Monday in practice.

“On Monday, we have to be about business,” she said. “We’ve got to shake that foolishness off.”

Contact the writer at kholtzman@hendersondispatch.com.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A men’s Olympic luger from the country of Georgia died Friday after a high-speed crash on a track that is the world’s fastest and has raised safety concerns among competitors.

A tearful IOC president Jacques Rogge said the death hours before the opening ceremony “clearly casts a shadow over these games.”

Nodar Kumaritashvili lost control of his sled during training, went over the track wall and struck an unpadded steel pole near the finish line at Whistler Sliding Center.

Paramedics and doctors were unable to revive the 21-year-old luger, who died at a hospital, the International Olympic Committee said.

“We are heartbroken beyond words,” said John Furlong, chief executive of the Vancouver organizing committee.

Before speaking at a news conference, Rogge took off his glasses, rubbed his eyes and said, “Sorry, it’s a bit difficult to remain composed.”

“Here you have a young athlete that lost his life in pursuing his passion,” Rogge added. “He had a dream to participate in the Olympic

Games. He trained hard and he had this fatal accident. I have no words to say what we feel.”

Rogge said he was in contact with Kumaritashvili’s family and officials from the Georgian government.

Georgia’s Olympic committee was deciding whether to remain in the games, Rogge said.

An investigation into the crash started quickly, although Rogge said this was not the time to talk about it. The men’s luge competition is scheduled to begin Saturday afternoon. Officials at the Whistler track said they were uncertain if the schedule would be affected.

Rescue workers were at Kumaritashvili’s side within seconds.

Chest compressions and mouth-tomouth resuscitation started less than one minute after the crash, and he was quickly airlifted to a trauma center in Whistler.

Kumaritashvili struck the inside wall of the track on the final turn.

His body immediately went airborne and cleared the ice-coated concrete wall along the left side of the sliding surface. His sled remained in the track, and it appeared his helmet visor skidded down the ice.

The remainder of men’s training was canceled for the day, with

VANOC officials saying an investigation was taking place to “ensure a safe field of play.” Men’s luge competition is to begin Saturday. It’s unclear if the schedule will change.

The danger of the Whistler track has been talked about for months — particularly after several nations, including the U.S., were upset over restrictions regarding access to the facility by nations other than Canada, with some noting it could lead to a safety issue.

Kumaritashvili is the fourth competitor to die at the Winter Games and the first since 1992.

“It’s a very rare situation,” three-time Olympic champion and German coach Georg Hackl said before learning of the death, clearly shaken after seeing Kumaritashvili tended to furiously by medical workers.

Shortly before the accident, Hackl said he didn’t believe the track was unsafe.

“People have the opinion it is dangerous but the track crew does the best it can and they are working hard to make sure the track is in good shape and everyone is safe,” he said. “My opinion is that it’s not anymore dangerous that anywhere else.”

With a backdrop of grief, Olympics commence

By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — In time-honored tradition, the show went on.

Despite the training-run death earlier in the day of a luger from the country of Georgia, the Olympics’ opening ceremonies were launched Friday night with a jubilant countdown by the crowd filling BC Place Stadium.

The festive mood, and the opening rain of confetti, contrasted sharply with the grief that befell the games earlier in the day when luger Nodar Kumaritashvili of the republic of Georgia died in a horrific crash on the sliding track at Whistler.

“This is a very sad day,” said a visibly shaken Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee. “The IOC is in deep mourning.”

While protesters and rain clouds gathered outside, more than 50,000 ticketholders packed into the stadium for the evening extravaganza, the first Olympic opening or closing ceremony ever held indoors. Rain was forecast through the weekend in the city, with high temperatures near 50 degrees, prompting some to dub these the Spring Olympics.

The luger’s death was expected to be observed during the ceremony — a somber addition to a show that was to feature big-name talent and an exultant roar for the

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Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian armed forces raise the Canadian flag as Nikki Yanofsky, top right, performs the Canadian national anthem during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia Friday.

Canadian team, whose not-soimpossible dream is to win the medals race.

According to program, the show was to climax with the Olympic cauldron being lit jointly by four Canadian sports heroes — all-time hockey great Wayne Gretzky, skier Nancy Greene, speedskater Katrina LeMay Doan, and basketball All-Star Steve Nash.

About 2,500 athletes from a record 82 countries are participating in the games, vying for medals

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make it 52-48 with 37 seconds left.

“The reality of it was they undid the basket and we were right back in the same position, only eight seconds ran off the clock. It was huge,” Rotolo said of the play.

Cameron Butler hit a shot for Northern to make it 52-50 with 27 seconds to play.

Southern’s Eric Hargrove split two free throws with 22 seconds left and two Hakim Jones’ free throws gave the Raiders a fourpoint cushion with 15 seconds left.

“It was gutcheck time and we made plays to get back in control and we pulled it out,” said Rotolo.

The Vikings entered the fourth quarter up 41-39, but the Raiders took the lead back with a 3-pointer from Morgan.

“It’s his senior night. His nickname is ‘Mr. Big Shot,’ and that 3 was a big one, and the four free throws were four more big shots.

I’m proud of him for that,” said Rotolo. A free throw from Northern’s Brandon Hargrove made it 48-46, setting up Rice’s dunk.

The Vikings took their first lead of the game in the third quarter when Butler made it 29-28 at the 5:48 mark.

Southern quickly took the lead back before Northern regained it once more with a Butler 3 at the end of the third.

Butler led the Vikings with 20

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Southern Vance's Joseph Waverly gets called for a charge as he knocks over Northern Vance's Shawn Brown on his way to the basket during the second half of the Raiders' 57-51 win over the Vikings Friday night. To view or purchase photos, visit us on the Web at www.hendersondispatch.com.

points. Rice had eight.

“Butler did hit, but I don’t know if he had any company tonight,” Baskett said. “We definitely don’t

in 86 events — including the newly added ski-cross competition. Firsttime Winter Olympic participants include the Cayman Islands, Columbia, Ghana, Montenegro, Pakistan, Peru and Serbia.

The overall favorites include Germany and the United States — which finished first and second four years ago in Turin — and also Canada, a best-ever third in 2006 and now brashly proclaiming its intention to finish atop the medals table on its home turf.

have a flow and if we don’t get our flow back, the season will end pretty quickly.”

Northern outscored Southern 13-11 in the second quarter but went into halftime down 26-25.

The game took a vicious turn just 13 seconds into the game when the Vikings’ Kevin Byrom went down on the baseline following a Raider drive to the basket.

Byrom was taken to the hospital with a severe leg injury and the game was delayed for over 30 minutes.

“You don’t know how your kids are going to react after that,” Rotolo said. “Both teams are jacked up and then it’s back to your corners.”

Southern reacted by jumping out to a 15-9 lead, but a Butler triple made it 15-12 after one period of play.

Jones led the Raiders with 14 points. Morgan had 13 and Josh Young had nine. Morgan, George Richardson, Cornelius Wilson, and Joe Waverly were all honored before the game for senior night.

Southern returns to the court Tuesday in Oxford, facing J.F. Webb in a crucial conference matchup.

“I know Leo (Brunelli) is going to have his kids prepared. It’s going to be their court and they’re trying to get into the state playoffs,” said Rotolo.

Northern hosts Orange Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Contact the writer at kholtzman@hendersondispatch.com.

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Section C Saturday, February 13, 2010

Faith

• Special Services, 3C • Musical Programs, 3C • News and Notes, 3C • Weekly Programs/Services, 4C

The straw that broke the camel’s back One of the hardest things that I’ve had to digest lately is the many suicides that have arisen among our young people. Life is a precious gift that God has given.

This life was meant to be lived so that God can get the glory from the people whom he created.

Times are hard and things are really bad on the average, but the key to our success still lies in the fact that we have to trust God beyond what we can conceive through the mind’s eye.

Every example of people suffering throughout Pastor Alice the Bible was an Clark Sallins opportunity for House of God to get the D eliverance maximum glory.

When the work got too hard for the children of Israel, God sent Moses to lead them to a land filled with milk and honey. Along that journey things got complicated, the Red Sea was in front of them, and Pharaoh’s Army was behind them. God made a way out of what seemed to be no way.

“Is any thing too hard for the LORD?” Genesis 18: 14 I can understand from my own experiences that sometimes we as human beings find that we can not handle some of the pressures and challenges that life brings us. On any given day, it seems as if the next thing that happens is the “straw that broke the camel’s back.” There is so much weight that the least thing that is placed on a person pushes him or her right over the edge.

On any given day, you might not know the frame of mind that a person is in; therefore, it behooves us, those who are Christians, to show the love of God in our daily walk. Someone’s life might depend on a kind word spoken in season. Just because the face carries a smile and gives a gesture that all is well, it is not an indicator that it is. Have you ever watched the commercial where the young lady throws a shirt on the bookcase and the whole shelf goes tumbling to the floor? Well, it wasn’t the weight of that one shirt that caused the problem. It was the culmination of several different things that had been placed there prior to the one shirt.

Today, I would like those of you who are troubled to know that God can give you a peace that surpasses all understanding. The one place that we need to go when things get complicated is to the one who created man. God is the authority on how to handle every situation known to humankind and he will come when you call him out of a pure heart.

“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.”

Isaiah 26:3-4 This month is dedicated to the heart because, out of the heart, flows love. Love is an action word meant to produce feelings one for the other; therefore look beyond the smile and into the eyes of someone who needs enough love to cause someone to pray. This can make the difference in the last straw.

Contact the writer at alicevc2002@ yahoo.com or call (252) 767-4579.

Tell Us Your News We print news from local churches each week in the Saturday Faith section. Send us your news by email to faith@hendersondispatch.com or fax us news at (252) 430-0125. Contact Linda Gupton, features editor, at (252) 436-2837 for more information.

Betty Johnson sits among the pews at Dickies Grove Baptist Church Friday morning. Johnson will celebrate two years of sobriety from drugs and alcohol on March 5.

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Living a redeemed life

By LINDA GUPTON Dispatch Features Editor

By the time February rolls around, most of us have already given up on our New Year’s resolutions to make changes in our lives. But if you’ve convinced yourself that change is impossible — or at best, just too hard — then Betty Johnson is here to tell you that you’re wrong. It can happen, and she’s living proof.

Born in Kinston, N.C., Johnson, 53, has spent most of her life strung out on drugs or under the influence of alcohol. One of 12 children, her father was a preacher and her mother a church musician. “When I was growing up, our family was always in church,” Johnson remembers. “I loved being in church as a child.”

But during her teen years, she started hanging out with the wrong crowd. “I started drinking alcohol at a young age in order to feel like I belonged with the crowd,” she said. “Next thing I knew, I was hanging out at the clubs.”

After that came marijuana. Johnson gave birth to two daughters during this time, but her brother was raising her children while she and her sister went out partying. “I spent most of my time high on marijuana and alcohol,” she said.

In 1992, some friends of the family were smoking crack cocaine and Johnson convinced them to let her try it. “I wanted to see what kind of high I could get with it, not knowing that crack cocaine could be so addictive.” One try and she was hooked. “Crack cocaine became my favorite drug.”

For the next 16 years, Johnson floated around in a drug/alcohol haze. “I tried to stop but the drugs had such a hold on me. I didn’t

know how to let go of the addiction. I was afraid if I stopped, I would be missing out on something.” She was in and out of prison, living wherever she could find a place that would take her in.

“The addictions caused me to lose my family, my self-respect and my respect for others. It caused me to lie, steal and cheat.”

One Monday two years ago, Johnson finally got tired of what her life had become. She went to the local social services agency in Kinston and begged for help. She ended up at a treatment center in Greenville for 21 days. From there, she came to the Bianca Oxford House in Henderson, a half-way house for women recovering from drug and alcohol abuse.

“There were Christian programs available at the treatment center,” she said. “It was when I started taking part in those programs that I realized that I could not fight this battle with addiction alone without help from Jesus.”

Since that time, Johnson says she has turned her life over completely to God. She is an usher and member of the choir at her church, Dickies Grove Baptist. She attends Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings regularly and has just recently become a sponsor for a member of her AA group. She joined a writers’ group and is writing a book about her life, and she’s working on her high-school equivalency diploma through adult education classes at Shiloh Baptist Church, sponsored by Vance-Granville Community College.

Johnson has also graduated from a peer support training program sponsored by the Five County Mental Health Authority, where she learned how to provide assistance to others

Valentine’s Day Events Saints Delight Saints Delight Holiness Church, 650 Bullocksville Park Road, Manson, will present a special program entitled “The Language of Love,” during the regular 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday. The young adults, teens, preteens and senior church members will present music and songs. The highlight will be special praise and worship presented by the church’s seniors, using music and movement as an expression of their faith and love on Valentine’s Day.

Church of Remnant Church of the Remnant, 1203-A Goshen St., Oxford (across from Four Corners Food Mart), will begin a new series on love and relationships entitled “Does It Take All That” on Sunday during a special Valentine’s Day worship service. One married couple will be presented with a $50 gift certificate to a hotel and one person will be presented with a $25 gift certificate to a restaurant. You must be present in order to win. Dress for all services is casual. For more information, please call (919) 6935061.

Community Love Banquet The annual Community Love Banquet will be held at Hawley Middle School in Creedmoor today from 6-9 p.m. The steward and stewardess board of Union Chapel AME Zion Church, 2613 N.C. 96, Franklinton, is sponsoring the event. The cost is $15 per couple; $10 per person.

Come dressed to impress. In addition to dining, there will be a fashion show, praise dancers, singers, the crowning of the king

and queen, and the crowning of Prince and Little Miss Princess. The theme is “…and now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” I Corinthians 13:13.

who are addicted to alcohol. The program provides health-care providers with the names of peer support counselors who can be contacted immediately by phone when the provider has a patient in his/her office who wants to stop drinking. Johnson must finish her work towards a high school diploma before she can work with the program as a counselor, but she says its not a matter of “if” but “when.”

Johnson’s pastor, the Rev. Dr. Jeannette Floyd, first met her when she was staying at the Bianca Oxford House. “Betty is tenacious and very persistent,” said Floyd. “Right from the start, she was willing to share her story.

She has been working faithfully to re-establish relationships with her family and her children.

And she’s been very strategic in thinking about who she’s going to associate with now and who she’s going to avoid.”

Anita Ballard-Jones, who heads up the writers’ group that Johnson joined, is ready to help her with editing and self-publishing her book once Johnson finishes the first draft — a goal she hopes to achieve in the very near future.

“I think writing this book is probably one of the first things she’s ever started and actually finished, and she’s done it all on her own.”

Johnson feels that God has given her another chance, and she has no idea why. She’s just grateful that he has. “I once blamed God for all the negativity in my life, but now I give him praise for all the blessings. I believe in miracles because I am one.”

Contact the writer at lgupton@hendersondispatch.comw

Black History Month Events Mitchell Baptist

I Believe God Outreach Church will conclude its relationship conference entitled “Love is a Wonderful Thing” today. Workshops will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. A service will also be held this 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.

The ladies’ auxiliary of Mitchell Baptist Church in Louisburg will present a black history program at 3 p.m. Feb. 21. The program will include a video/documentary on the 50th anniversary celebration of the 1960 Greensboro civil rights movement and sit-in at the Woolworth Drug Store, and will conclude with a play performance about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. The public is invited to attend and see footage of the dedication of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum that will house historical exhibits and artifacts in the old Woolworth building in downtown Greensboro.

Valentine’s Day celebration

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Relationship conference

First Baptist Church, Norlina, will be celebrating Valentine’s Day today at 5 p.m. with a program that includes speakers, dinner, and games and fun. Everyone is invited to attend.

Valentine’s Day covered dish Union Chapel United Methodist Church, 6535 Raleigh Road, Kittrell, will hold a Valentine’s Day covered dish supper Sunday at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and bring a covered dish.

Valentine’s breakfast The Missionary Department of Guiding Star United Holy Church will sponsor a Valentine’s Fellowship Breakfast today at 9 a.m. at the church. Minister Phyllis Elam from the church will be the speaker.

The colors are red and white. Cost is $5 and the public is cordially invited to attend.

The Ridgeway Baptist Church Sunday School will celebrate black history with a special program each Sunday during February. The presenter for this Sunday’s service at 10:50 a.m. will be Dollie B. Burwell.

Burwell was reared in Vance County, where she received her high school education. She went to Durham College in Durham, where she majored in business administration.

Burwell led her community in a protest against the state of North Carolina in 1982.

She was arrested and jailed five times and spent nights in jail when she blocked trucks carrying PCB-laced soil that was to be dumped in her community. Stories of her life have been published in three books: “Crazy for Democracy: Women in Grassroots Movements,” by Temma Kaplin; “The Politics of Motherhood: Activist Voices from the Left to Right,” by Alexis Jetter, Annelise Orleck and Diana Taylor; and “Women Please see Black History, page 3C

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Saturday, February 13, 2010

Special Services Whites Grove The ordination services for deacons at Whites Grove Christian Church has been rescheduled for Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. The speaker will be the Rev. Isaac Thomas, pastor of Rowland Chapel Christian Church in Henderson, along with the Rowland Chapel choir and ushers.

Saints Delight Holiness The Pastor’s Aide Service of Saints Delight Holiness Church, 650 Bullocksville Park Road, Manson, will hold a service at 3 p.m.

Sunday. The speaker will be Rev. Charlie E. Walton from Olive Grove Baptist Church in Littleton.

Founders Day will be observed at the church on Feb. 28 at 11:15 a.m.

The guest speaker will be Minister Angela Pendergrass Reavis of Raleigh. Reavis is the founder of Journey of the Mind. She is the daughter of Bishop Arthur and Alice Pendergrass and Earljean Reavis, and is married to Grandison Reavis.

Reavis They have two daughters, Adrea and Amanda. Dinner will be served after the service. All are welcome to attend.

Shekinah Glory of God Shekinah Glory of God Ministries and Pastor Sharon E. Williams will be celebrating their fourth year church/pastoral anniversary on Feb. 19-21. Each service will begin at noon. During the celebration, Robert Lee, owner and operator of Beauty World, will be given a

presentation for his contributions of community service in Vance County. The church is located at 109 Lincoln St., Henderson.

Room at the Cross Room at the Cross, 715 South Carolina Ave., will present its annual “Sunday Best” program at 4 p.m. Feb. 21. Musical guests will include The Gospel Heralds, The Mighty Pilgrim Harmonaires, and The Morning Star Male Chorus.

Guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Jean Evans Harris of Morning Star Holiness Church. The Rev. Robert Alexander, assistant to the pastor at Room at the Cross, will emcee this event. For more information or directions, call the Rev. Dr. Mary Emma Evans at (252) 436-2525 or Barbara McKnight at (252) 4388478.

First Baptist/Oxford First Baptist Church, located on the corner of Granville and West Front streets in Oxford, will observe Central Children’s Home Day on Sunday during the 11 a.m. worship service. The guest speaker will be the Rev. A. F. Horton, pastor of Snow Hill Baptist Church, Warrenton. Horton has been pastor of Snow Hill Baptist Church in Warrenton since 1979. He attended Shaw University, N.C. State University, and the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, and was awarded an honorable doctorate degree in rural church development by the American Theological Seminar, Milledgeville, Ga. Horton is married to Hertie Glover Horton of Siler City and they have two children and three grandchildren.

Jireh Deliverance Apostle Allan Hinnant of Power of Praise Tabernacle of Deliverance, Benson, will be the guest speaker at a three-night Pre-Anniversary Revival Feb. 17-19 at Jireh Deliverance Ministries, 2565 U.S. 1/158, Henderson. Services will begin at 7 p.m. nightly beginning.

The ministry will also celebrate the 12th anniversary of Apostle Johnson on Feb. 26-28. Guest speakers will be: Feb. 26, 7 p.m., Apostle Carolyn Faines, I Believe God Outreach Church, Henderson; Feb. 27, 7 p.m., Apostle Terry Peaks-Cash, Greater Zion Wall House of Miracle, Durham; Feb. 28, 11 a.m., Bishop William Nowell, New Covenant Pentecostal Church, Charlottesville, Va.

Mount Pleasant MBC Ordination services for Minister Zaida E. White will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church.

The Rev. Dr. Richard M. Henderson, the pastor, will be the speaker. White is the daughter of the late Albert and Sallie White White of Manson. She is currently employed as the veterans service officer for Warren County.

Union Grove MBC Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church will observe its pastor’s seventh anniversary on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Minister Mark Bynum from New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Apex will deliver the

message. Minister Jimmie Hayes will preside and music will be provided by the Union Grove Ensemble Choir. Dinner will be served after the service. The public is invited to attend.

Ministers Outreach The missionaries of Ministers Outreach Tabernacle will conclude their ministry with the word of God today at 6 p.m. Missionaries for the services have included Shirley Hayes, Dorothy Stephens, Rosa Bullock and Diane Dunston. The public is invited to attend. The church is located at 925 Lehman St., Henderson. For more information, call (252) 438-6543.

St. James MBC St. James Missionary Baptist Church Family will hold a “Go Red” Day on Sunday during the 10:45 a.m. service. Those attending are asked to wear something red in efforts to raise awareness of heart disease. Dr. Gary Smith and the Speak Life/Health And Wellness Ministry Team will share information on ”The Heart Truth.” The public is invited to attend.

and Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. with guest speaker William Hobgood. The community is invited to attend.

New Bethel Baptist New Bethel Baptist Church, 613 East Ave., will celebrate Bishop W.E. Purvis’ first pastoral anniversary Wednesday through Feb. 20. Services Wednesday through Friday will start at 7 p.m. nightly.

Services on Feb. 20 will begin at 4 p.m.

Guest speakers will be: Wednesday, Pastor Robert Gabriel and congregation of Spring Street Baptist Church; Purvis Thursday, Bishop Anthony T. Slater of Goldsboro with special musical guest Rev. Roy Burroughs and the Work in Progress Choir; Friday, Pastor Wesley Elam and congregation of North East Baptist Church of Durham; and Feb. 20, Bishop W.L. Washington and the Recording Choir Power House Church of Greensboro.

Big Ruin Creek MBC The Missionary Ministry of Big Ruin Creek Missionary Baptist Church will hold a special service honoring caregivers on Feb. 28 at 10:45 a.m. A spaghetti dinner will be served following the service.

Caregivers are asked to wear their uniforms.

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S. Henderson PHC S. Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church will continue its Layperson Revival Sunday at 6 p.m. with guest speaker Barry Morgan

Ash Wednesday Services Holy Innocents

First Baptist/Oxford

Church of the Holy Innocents, 210 S. Chestnut St., Henderson, will hold Ash Wednesday services at noon and 7 p.m. The services will include Holy Eucharist with the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion.

On the subsequent Wednesdays during Lent, the church will have simple Eucharist at 7 p.m. with a series of meditations on the meaning of the Holy Communion. Topics will include the Lord’s Supper as a place of encountering God, of a living memory that links past and present, and as a means of conversion, healing and renewal.

First Baptist Church, located on the corner of Granville and West Front streets in Oxford, will observe its annual Lent services starting this week on Ash Wednesday and continuing every Wednesday for four weeks. Services will start at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Speakers will be: Wednesday, Rev. Christopher Diggs, St. Peters United Methodist Church; Feb. 24, Rev. Jeanette Floyd, Dickies Grove Baptist Church, Epsom; March 3, Father Harrison Simmons, Oxford; and March 10, Rev. Tony Cozart, Cook Chapel Baptist Church, Norlina; March 17, Rev. W.T. Rainey III, Ridgeway Baptist Church, Ridgeway.

Musical Programs Live recording Leroy Greene and The Roadway QC’s of Henderson will make a live recording at Greater Little Zion Church in Henderson on Feb. 28, starting at 5 p.m. Admission is free.

The doors will open at 4 p.m. and will be locked down at 6 p.m. Please do not bring any children under 12 years of age.

Nutbush Baptist The adult choir of Nutbush Baptist Church will sponsor a musical program at 5 p.m. Feb. 20. Guest choirs will include Haywood Baptist Male Chorus of Louisburg, Island Hill Male Chorus of Virginia, and Spring Street Male Chorus and The Gospel Disciples, both of Henderson.

Show canceled The first Martin Luther King Jr. Gospel Showcase which was to be held at 6 p.m. Sunday in the VanceGranville Community College Civic Center on Poplar Creek Road in Henderson has been canceled.

Birthday program A birthday program for Albert Harrison and others will be held at St. Paul AME Zion Church, 2309 Old County Home Road in Henderson, at 6 p.m. today. Featured will be: the Rev. Robert Alexander and the Gospel’s Future of Manson, All the Way Gospel Singers of Henderson, Sister Hargrove and Company of Henderson, Senior Citizen’s Jubilee of Henderson, Albert Lee Harrison and the Gospel Tones of Manson, and others. The Rev. William C. Harrison will emcee the event. For more information, call Harrison at (252) 213-0011 or (252) 456-2923, or the Rev. Albert Harrison at (252) 287-2339.

Music show The Showstoppers Music Explosion will be held on Feb. 20 at 5

p.m. at the Heck’s Grove School on Hwy. 401. Music will be provided by the Union Grove Jr. Choir, Jordan Chapel Gospel Choir, Reality, Visionaries, Third Generation, Safeway Travelers, and the Mighty Pilgrim Harmonaires. The praise dancers from the church’s dance ministry will also participate. Food and drinks will be for sale. Admission is free.

Pastors who sing The White Rock Missionary Baptist Church and Pastor Steven Hargrove invite the public to attend the third annual Pastors Who Sing musical on Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. at the church. Appearing this year will be Hargrove and the White Rock Pastor’s Choir; Pastor Michael Epps and Greater Faith; Pastor Debbie Hutcherson and Temple of Abundant Harvest; Pastor James Isaac III and New Hope Granville; and Pastor Natashia Lewis-Alston and Temple of Deliverance.

Full Gospel Faith The New Direction Choir of Full Gospel Faith Ministries, 104 College St., Warrenton, will hold a program on Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. The public is invited.

Spring St. MBC 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 Sunday at 6 p.m. The Spring Street Male Choir will also appear.

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.

BLACK HISTORY, FROM PAGE 1C

Reshaping Human Rights: How Extraordinary Activists are Changing the World,” by Marguerite Guzman Bouvard.

Burwell serves as chairperson of the joint Warren County/State PCB Landfill Working Group, a task force that worked to secure more than $25 million from the state of North Carolina to detoxify the Warren County PCB landfill.

Burwell has traveled to the continent of Africa several times, including to Angola as a chaperone; to South Africa as a peace monitor, election observer, and worker with local church and non-governmental

agencies; and to Botswana with Rep. Eva Clayton to address AIDS in Africa issues. She also went to China as part of a Congressional staff delegation.

Burwell has received many awards and honors.

She was the first African-American woman elected as register of deeds of Warren County. She served from 1988 to 1996.

She is currently employed as district director for Congressman G.K. Butterfield, and is married to William J. Burwell. They have two adult daughters, Kimberly and Wiletra.

Full Gospel Faith Full Gospel Faith Ministries, 104 College St., Warrenton, will sponsor a Black History Month program on Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. The public is invited.

News & Notes Rainbow pageant A Nehemiah Rainbow Pageant will be held at West Oxford Elementary School on Ivy Day Road in Oxford today. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the program starts at 5 p.m. The theme for this event is “Forever Onward.” There will be gospel singing, food, a St. James Missionary Baptist Nehemiah education event, and a pre-collegiate banquet/concert/pageant.

The keynote speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Alvin Augustus Jones. In concert will be The Spiritual Entertainers of Oxford, The Gospel Harmoneers of Warrenton, and the gospel mimes. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door; $5, children under eight years old. For ticket information, call St. James Missionary Baptist Church at (252) 492-8500 or Minnie Toliver at (252) 492-7861. This is a semi-formal affair.

Pancake supper Spring Valley United Methodist Church will hold its all-you-can-eat spring pancake supper from 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The cost is $5 per person.

Spaghetti dinner The Pastor’s Aid Committee of Nutbush Baptist Church will sponsor a spaghetti dinner program at 4 p.m. Sunday.

St. Paul’s Lutheran fundraiser The Young Christian Fellowship group of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will have a baked spaghetti lunch on Sunday, beginning at 12:30 p.m. This event is being held as a fundraiser for Melanie Daeke.

Tickets are $7 per plate and include spaghetti, salad, tea and dessert. Children 10 and under are admitted for free. The church is located at 114 Poplar Mount Road, Norlina.

Efird Bible study Dr. Mickey Efird, retired Presbyterian minister and Duke Divinity School professor, will teach the

Gospel of Luke at First United Methodist Church, 114 Church St., Henderson, each Sunday in February at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Clothing closet Full Gospel Faith Ministries, 104 College St., Warrenton, will open its God’s Blessings Clothing Closet on Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. The public is invited.

Choir members needed The Instruments of Praise and Worship Youth Fellowship Choir is seeking members and musicians for two upcoming performances on April 24 and June 19. The goal of the choir is to have 100 members and participation is open to all youth and young adults in the Tri-county area. To register a youth group, please e-mail ahargrove1001@yahoo.com or call United Solid Rock Faith Ministries at (252) 257-4976. The choir, under the direction of Antoine M. Hargrove, is a community organization and all are welcome.

Fashion show A “Seasons” fashion show will be hosted by The Greater Love Ministry, 110 Court St., Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. Bridal wear to sports/casual wear will be modeled, along with a comedy session on what not to wear! For more information, call Sherenia Branche at (252) 430-4045.

Training institute The Vance County Missionary Union’s annual Training Institute will be held Monday through Friday from 6-8 p.m. The following churches will be the meeting sites: Red Bud (Monday); Davis Chapel (Tuesday); Shiloh/Henderson (Wednesday); and Spring Street (Thursday). Classes and instructors are: seniors and young adults, Mary S. Williams, instructor; ages 13-20, Minister Veronica Judd, instructor; ages 9-12, Ella Wortham, instructor; ages 6-8, instructor to be assigned; and ages birth-5, Dorothy Cooper, instructor. The public is invited to attend.

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Saturday, February 13, 2010

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., deacon 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; 5:30 p.m., Sunday School training. 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, new members class; 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 with C.W. Bing with Water for the Oppressed Ministry. Tuesday — 10 a.m., ladies Bible study. Wednesday — 7 a.m., men’s Bible study; 4:15 p.m., puppet ministry practice; 5 p.m., Holy Ground Prayer Ministry in sanctuary; 5:30 p.m., fellowship dinner; 6 p.m., Alpha meal and program; 6:30 p.m., small group classes, 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: March 12-13, Disciple Weekend; East Coast Men’s Bible Conference, Englewood Baptist Church, Rocky Mount. <«–« Church of the Holy Innocents, 210 S. Chestnut St., Henderson, announces its schedule for Sunday: 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One; 10:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite Two; 12:30 p.m., La Misa Spanish service.

Wednesday — noon and 7 p.m., Ash Wednesday services. <«–« City Road United Methodist Church, 903 N. Garnett St., Henderson, announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 10 a.m., Britthaven Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service; 6 p.m., choir practice. Tuesday — 7 p.m., Pridgen Peace Class meeting.

Wednesday — 7 p.m., Ash Wednesday service. <«–« 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 (nursery provided).

Monday — 7 p.m., men’s Bible study.

Wednesday — 6:30 p.m., prayer time; 7 p.m., prayer and praise; 7:45 p.m., choir practice. Thursday — 10 a.m., ladies Bible study; 6:30 p.m., contemporary practice; 6:30 p.m., ladies Bible study; 7:30 p.m., Cokesbury Quartet practice. <«–« Coley Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Warrenton, announces its weekly services: Today — 7 a.m., prayer; 10 a.m., Magnolia Garden Ministry/praise dance rehearsal.

Sunday — 8:30 a.m., prayer; 9:30 a.m., Sunday school; 10:45 a.m., worship service. Monday — 7 p.m., recovery ministry/Sanctuary Choir rehearsal. Tuesday — 8 a.m., wellness training; 10:30 a.m., Senior Center Bible study; 6:30 p.m., wellness training. Wednesday — 11 a.m., Bible study; 6 p.m., staff meeting; 6:30 p.m., Bible study. Thursday — 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., wellness training. Friday — 6 p.m., missionary ministry; 7 p.m., church conference. <«–« Crusade Pentecostal Deliverance Church, 45 Gorman St., Henderson, announces its schedule for the week: Sunday — 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11:45 a.m., worship service.

First and third Wednesdays — 7 p.m., Bible study. Second and fourth Wednesdays — 7 p.m., Joy Night.

Upcoming events: Feb. 19-20 — 7 p.m., Prophet Elane from Hampton, Va., will be at the church. Also, prayer and counseling by the Rev. Thomas Branch is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon until 2 p.m. For prayer by phone, call (252) 438-3200. <«–« 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., 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, evangelism class; 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.

Wednesday — 2-5 p.m., Sue Kelly Library open; 3 p.m., after-school programs; 5:45 p.m., grades 4-6 dismissal, Family Night Supper; 6:30 p.m., Ash Wednesday service; 7 p.m., Evening Ringers rehearsal. Thursday — 8:30 a.m., Morning Adult Bell Ringers rehearsal; 7:30 p.m., Chancel Choir rehearsal. Upcoming events: Feb. 20, CBF Children’s Choir Festival, High Point. <«–« First Congregational Christian Church, 429 Rowland St., announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service; 6 p.m., Valentine Fellowship Supper at Western Sizzlin. Wednesday — 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/ordination of new officers; 12:15 p.m., soup kitchen. Monday — church office closed; 7 p.m., Boy Scouts meet. Tuesday — 10:30 a.m., staff meeting; noon, pastor’s Bible study class, Presbyterian Women’s Circle 1 meets a Western Sizzlin; 7 p.m., Cub Scouts; 7:15 p.m., juniors’ basketball game. Wednesday — 6 p.m., ESL classes; 7:30 p.m., Ash Wednesday service. Thursday — 6 p.m., Presbyterian Women’s Circle #2 meets at Kate Hightower’s home; 7 p.m., Venture Crew 605. Friday — 5 p.m., depart for Wintergreen ski trip.

Upcoming events: Feb. 20, presbytery meeting in Raleigh; Feb. 28, noon, congregational covered dish lunch; March 14, annual congregational meeting following worship. <«–« First United Methodist Church announces its weekly schedule: Sunday — 8 a.m., United Methodist Men’s breakfast; 9:30 a.m., coffee/ fellowship; 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship (Boy Scout Sunday); 12:30 p.m., Senior Valentine Banquet; 5 p.m., WAM Team; 7 p.m., Dr. Efird Bible study. Monday — 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers. 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., KICKStart (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 p.m., Ash Wednesday Service; 8 p.m., Chancel Choir. Thursday — 10 a.m., Prime Time’s Committee meeting; 6 p.m., chess club; 6:15 p.m., Stephen Ministry supervision.

Friday — 5:15 p.m., Prime Timer’s leave church for dinner/show. Upcoming events: Feb. 21, 12:30 p.m., United Methodist Women’s general meeting/lunch. <«–« 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, confirmation class ; 5:30 p.m., UMYF. Monday — 5:30 p.m., fellowship meal; 7 p.m., evangelism meeting, United Methodist Men. Tuesday — 7 p.m., choir practice. Wednesday — 7 p.m., Ash Wednesday services.

Thursday — 7 p.m., United Methodist Women. <«–« 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). Visit the church online at fullerchapelchurch.com. <«–« God’s House of Deliverance will have services at Kittrell Community Center on West Main Street in Kittrell. Sunday school starts at 10:30 a.m., immediately followed by worship services at 11:30 a.m. The praise team and Vanessa Hicks will do a praise dance on Sunday during the worship service. For more information, call the Rev. Cheryl Hicks at (252) 915-4790; or Vanessa Hicks, (252) 915-7258. <«–« Guiding Star United Holy Church, 650 Mt. Pleasant Church Road, Manson, announces this week’s schedule: Sunday – 10 a.m., Bible church school; 11 a.m., altar prayer; 11:15 a.m., praise and worship service. Wednesday – 7 p.m., prayer and Bible study. <«–« 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. Wednesday — noon, Lunch and Lessons (bring bag lunch); 7 p.m., Ash Wednesday Service (no community dinner). <«–« 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, youth and children’s activity; 7 p.m., business conference. Tuesday — 7 p.m., WOM meeting at the home of Jean Roberson. 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 will have Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m., followed

by Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. A covered dish lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Upcoming events: Feb. 21, 7 p.m., board meeting. The church is located at 3870 Dabney Road, Henderson. <«–« Henderson Community Church meets at The Marketplace Cinema at 10:30 a.m. for worship. A youth group meeting is held on Fridays at 7 p.m. at the old Aycock Gymnasium.

Bibles studies are held Sundays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Green Bean Restaurant on S. Garnett St. <«–« Island Creek Baptist Church announces its schedule for this week: Sunday — 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service (offering to be taken for Haiti); 5 p.m., children/ youth choirs; 5:30 p.m., youth/Team Kids meetings. Wednesday — 6:15 p.m., adult choir; 6:45 p.m., covered dish supper; 7:30 p.m., prayer/Bible study. Upcoming events: Feb. 19/26, assist with homeless shelter. Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., deacon training at Mt. Olivet Baptist. Feb. 21, Baptist Women’s Day. Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m., WOM meeting; 6:45 p.m., deacon visitation. <«–« 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. <«–« Living Stones Church of God, 6096 Tabbs Creek Road, Oxford, announces its regular schedule: Sunday — 9:30 a.m., Sunday school, youth services (age 13 and up); 10:30 a.m., morning worship, 6 p.m., evening service. Wednesday — 7 p.m., evening service. As part of the outreach ministries, rest home services are held at Magnolia Gardens in Warrenton at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and at Britthaven in Louisburg at 4:30 p.m. every third Friday. See our Sunday morning services live on video or listen to our audio at our Web site, www.livingstonescog.org. <«–« Middleburg Baptist Church announces its weekly schedule: Sunday — 8 a.m., Baptist Men’s breakfast meeting; 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service; 5 p.m., Bible study. Wednesday — 6:30 p.m., Bible study; 7 p.m., choir practice.

Thursday — 1 p.m., Sunshine Club meeting. <«–« 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 438-6543. <«–« Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2464 Rock Mill Road, Henderson, announces its regular schedule: Sunday — 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service.

Second, third and fourth Wednesdays — 6:45 p.m., Bible study. First Wednesdays — 6:45 p.m., Prayer and Praise service. <«–« 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. 20, 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 worship, children’s worship service. Monday — 6:45 p.m., Monday Night Soul Winning.

Wednesday — 7 p.m., prayer service, children’s program called FAITH (Friends All Identifying True Hope).

Friday — 7 p.m., Prayer Warriors meet. The public is invited for a brief time of prayer and then visitation. <«–« New Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 1699 Weldon’s Mill Road, announces its weekly schedule: Today — 6 p.m., Youth Valentine Banquet. Sunday — 8:30 a.m., early worship; 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., morning worship; 5 p.m., women’s Bible study. Tuesday — 7 p.m., Recovery Journey Ministry (meets every Tuesday). Wednesday — 5:45 p.m., supper; 6:30 p.m., Bible study, youth, Team KIDS. Upcoming events: Feb. 20, 7:30 a.m., Baptist Men’s workday; Feb. 22, 7 p.m., M. Stevens Group meeting. <«–« Norlina Baptist Church, 402 Division St., Norlina, (252) 456-4121, an-

nounces 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.

Upcoming events: Feb. 28, 6 p.m., Dennis Family in concert. <«–« North Henderson Baptist Church announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., morning worship; 4:15 p.m., ladies’ choir practice; 6 p.m., Valentine’s Banquet. Tuesday — 10:30 a.m., Senior Citizen’s Home weekly prayer/worship service.

Wednesday — 7 p.m., prayer meeting, Youth Bible study, Children in Action; 8 p.m., ladies’ choir practice.

Upcoming events: Feb. 21, deacons’ meeting, Baptist Women’s Day; Feb. 24, business conference; Feb. 27, youth Bible study; March 6, CBA Men/Women Mission Supper; March 7, Meredith Kasey bridal shower; March 9, Bible study group, Mission Action Group. <«–« 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. Monday — 5:30 p.m., aerobics. Wednesday — 10 a.m., Senior Circle; 6:45 p.m., Ash Wednesday service; 7:30 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 — 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service (children’s church/ nursery provided). Tuesday — 6:30 p.m., Financial Peace University.

Wednesday — 7 p.m., prayer time; 8 p.m., adult choir. Upcoming events: 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. Bible study is held Wednesday at 7 p.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 practice. Wednesday — 6:15 p.m., pizza supper; 7 p.m., Mission Friends, GAs, RAs, youth, prayer meeting. <«–« Rehoboth United Methodist Church, 2975 Old Watkins Road, Henderson, announces its schedule for the week: Sunday — 9:30 a.m., breakfast and ministries; 11 a.m., worship (nursery and children’s church provided). Tuesday — 9:30 a.m., Ladies Bible study; 6:30 p.m., young adult Bible study. Wednesday — 7 p.m., Ash Wednesday service. <«–« Ridgeway Missionary Baptist Church, 156 Wycoff Road, Ridgeway, announces its schedule for this week: Today — 8 a.m., male chorus practice. Sunday — 10 a.m., Sunday school; 10:50 a.m., Sunday school black history observance with guest presenter Dollie B. Burwell; 11:15 a.m., worship service with the male choir singing. Wednesday — 5:30 p.m., junior choir practice; 7 p.m., Bible class. <«–« 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; 6 p.m., Vance County Missionary Training Institute at Red Bud Baptist. Tuesday — 5 p.m., tutorial ministry; 5:30 p.m., Adult Basic Education; 6 p.m., Vance County Missionary Training Institute at Davis Chapel. Wednesday — 6 p.m., Vance County Missionary Training Institute at Shiloh Baptist. Thursday — noonday prayer; 6 p.m., Chancel Choir rehearsal, Vance County Missionary Training Institute at Spring Street; 6:30 p.m., Church School Council Black History Program at Ashley Grove. Friday — 5 p.m., liturgical dance rehearsal; 7 p.m., Sister to Sister. Upcoming events: Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m., Vance County NAACP Banquet at VanceGranville Community College Civic Center. <«–« South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church, 905 Americal Road, announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 8:30 a.m., early worship; 11 a.m., worship service; 4:30 p.m., choir practice; 5 p.m., no children’s choir practice; 6 p.m., evening worship service/layperson revival with Barry Morgan. Monday — 6:30 p.m., cantata choir/drama practice; 7 p.m., ISH Ministry, Young at Heart.

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., Ash Wednesday Service. Thursday — 6:30 p.m., aerobics; 7 p.m., All God’s Children. Friday — 6:30 p.m., men’s basketball; 7 p.m., River of Life Recovery Fellowship, prayer service; 8 p.m., youth lock-in begins. <«–« Spring Green Missionary Baptist Church, 240 Powell Mill Road, Warrenton, announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 9:45 a.m., Sunday church school; 11 a.m., worship service, with music by the Inspiration Choir. Wednesday — 7 p.m., Prayer and Praise service. Friday — 7 p.m., Spring Green International Bible Institute. Sunday’s regular worship

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service is broadcast each Saturday at 11:30 a.m. on radio station WARR1520 AM and also on the Web at www.1520.am. <«–« 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; 6 p.m., Deacon Charlie Marable’s program. Monday — 6 p.m., Spiritual Dance rehearsal.

Tuesday — 7 p.m., Praise Team rehearsal. Wednesday — no Bible study (Pastor Gabriel will be speaking at New Bethel Baptist Church at 7 p.m.). Thursday — 7 p.m., Senior Choir rehearsal. Upcoming events: Feb. 20 — 9 a.m., adult dance rehearsal; 2 p.m., Gospel Ensemble business meeting; 3 p.m., Gospel Ensemble rehearsal. <«–« St. Paul AME Zion Church, 2309 Old County Home Road, will have its regular 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday. For more information, call the Rev. William Harrison at (252) 456-2923 or (252) 213-0011. <«–« St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, part of the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod, announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 8:30 a.m., communion worship service; 9:45 a.m., Sunday school and Bible classes; 11 a.m., communion worship service and children’s church; 12:30 p.m., baked spaghetti lunch.

There will be no choir practice this week. Tuesday — 7:30 p.m., Renewal Bible class. Wednesday — 6 p.m., soup and sandwich dinner provided by the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League; 7:30 p.m., mid-week Lenten services. Thursday — 7:30 p.m., Renewal Bible Study class. Friday — 4:30 p.m., confirmation class.

The church is located at 114 Poplar Mount Road, Norlina. For further details or directions, call the church office at (252) 456-2747 or log on to www.splcridgeway.org. <«–« Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 1725 Rock Spring Church Road, Townsville, announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service. Monday — 9:30 a.m., Bible study. Wednesday — 7 p.m., Ash Wednesday. Thursday — 10 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; 5 p.m., Valentine’s Day covered dish supper. Monday — 7 p.m., United Methodist Women.

Tuesday — 7 p.m., United Methodist Men. Wednesday — 7 p.m., choir practice. Upcoming events: Feb. 21, 2 p.m., children’s activities. <«–« 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. <«–« Victorious Apostolic, 188 Shocco Springs Road, Warrenton, announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 9:30 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service with youth department in charge. Tuesday — 6 p.m., prayer service. Friday — 6 p.m., Bible study. For more information, call the church at (2520 257-9909. <«–« Victory Baptist Church, 475 J.P. Taylor Road, announces its weekly schedule: Sunday — 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., morning worship (children’s church provided); 6 p.m., evening service. Wednesday — 7:30 p.m., prayer, Bible study, King’s Kids, TRAC (teens) Club. Upcoming events: Feb. 28, Family Day with special singing by The Joyful Sounds and lunch after service. Sunday morning services are broadcast live on WIZS 1450 AM. Visit the church on-line at www.victorybaptistnc.com. <«–« West End Baptist Church, 619 Dabney Dr., Henderson, announces this week’s schedule: Sunday — 9:40 a.m., Sunday School; 10:55 a.m., worship service; 6 p.m., evening service, youth group. Tuesday — 11 a.m., Annie Falkner Circle meets, GROW Team Orrin meets. Wednesday — 7 p.m., churchwide business meeting, prayer and Bible study, youth, Children in Action, Mission Friends; 8 p.m., choir practice.

Upcoming events: Feb. 20, 6 p.m., Sweetheart Banquet. <«–« West Hills Presbyterian Church announces its weekly schedule: Sunday — 9:30 a.m., Sunday school; 10:30 a.m., worship service. <«–« 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. <«–« Word and Worship Sanctuary invites the public to its weekly Word session. Each Tuesday, the Word session and intercessory prayer begins at 7 p.m. Also on Sundays, the Word study begins at 10 a.m., immediately followed by the worship celebration at 11:30 a.m. and intercessory prayer. The church meets at 897-B South Beckford Drive behind the Cato’s building. For more information, call (252) 767-8993 or (252) 767-2644. <«–« Young Memorial Presbyterian Church has Sunday school at 10 a.m. each week. Every first and third Sunday, worship services begin at 11 a.m. The church is located on Jacksontown Road, Drewry.

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