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Council to rebid pick up City considering privatizing service By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

The City Council voted 7-1 at a Tuesday evening work session to restart the bidding process for a proposed privatization of the sanitation service because only one company, Waste Industries, made an offer. The council majority, at a 6 p.m. Monday meeting, will send out another request for a proposal. Mayor Pro Tem Lonnie Davis, the lone dissenter, asked, “If we were to re-advertise and we come back up with the same process we’re in right now, what are we going to do? Just forget about the whole thing or what?” Davis was concerned about nothing being gained or remaining in the same situation. Councilman Michael Inscoe told Davis that he understood, but that “there is some merit in telling the public that we are giving the opportunity again. And if you get the same results at the end, that’s what you get.” City Manager Ray Griffin said a new bid or new bids could be opened April 1 and the municipal administration could bring information to the council, “hopefully” by April 12. And Griffin said the council could have a series of special work sessions. “The only thing that concerns me is the prices are already public from the current process,” Griffin said. During the session, Frank Lorick, Waste Industries vice president for the Mid-South area, said the company has had an office in Henderson 38 years of the company’s four decades in business. “We’re a resource for you. Are you disappointed you got only one bid? You probably are,” Lorick said, noting the company can provide numbers showing the company is competitive. “Our intent is to hire locally, understand your concerns about your people,” Lorick said. “We want to be part of the community. We’re not the 800 pound gorilla coming in here and telling you what to do.” New Councilwoman Sara Coffey said, “We need to decide what’s best for Henderson and I think that’s what some of our reluctances are because we’re getting a lot of feedback from different people here.” “And right now some our citizens are not feeling like they are getting a choice because they are given one thing: Waste Industries,” Coffey added. The previous council, at an annual retreat in March, agreed to study possible means Please see GARBAGE, page 3A

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ABC profit sharing on tap Bigger share for city? Joint funding also topic for retreat By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer

Vance County Commissioners on Thursday are expected to consider the City Council’s proposal that Henderson get half of local ABC profits, instead of its

current 15 percent share. Commissioners will take up the matter, and other joint funding issues, during their winter retreat at the Glass House in the Satterwhite Point recreation area. According to an audit report

on the Vance Alcoholic Beveral Control Board, total profit distributions to the city and the county were $252,645 for the fiscal year ending June 30 of 2009. The sum represented a 3.4 percent increase from the previous year. The county will also consider joint funding of the library at its retreat. Gary Daeke, a member of the city council, said Monday

night he would like to see operation funding for the Perry Library change from 65 percent county/35 percent city to a ratio of 90 percent county/10 percent city. At one point, Daeke said he would love for the county to take over the cost of the library. The city also wants the 55 percent city/45 percent county ratio for operating recreation Please see RETREAT, page 3A

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Participants in the Eat Smart, Move More weight loss challenge follow the lead from instructor Julia Langston during an exercise class at the Henderson Family YMCA Tuesday afternoon. The 10 week challenge is in full swing as team members are in their fifth week. The challenge is sponsored by Granville Medical Center, South Granville Medical Center, Maria Parham Medical Center, Granville County Health Department, Vance County Health Department and the Henderson Family YMCA.

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Roof repair will be put out for bid Building too unsafe for a walk-through By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

The City Council agreed with a proposal by City Manager Ray Griffin to seek a bid to stabilize the roof of the deteriorating former National Guard Armory and to seek a grant to help determine a future use for the building along with a cost. The city and Vance County, which jointly owns the property off the highly commercial Dabney Drive near Garnett Street, have had the location on the real estate market since 2007. New Councilwoman Sara Coffey suggested a walkthrough of the property, but other council members cited safety reasons for not intending to so. Coffey said the last time she walked in the former

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The Henderson Armory sits empty and for sale. City council voted to seek a bid to stabilize the roof. The armory is owned jointly by the City of Henderson and Vance County. armory was probably three to four years ago, prompting Councilman Garry Daeke to tell her, “It’s changed dramatically, I’m afraid.” Daeke, who remains an advocate of trying to save the building, said, “I can tell you, that roof was leaking four or five years ago. It was starting to affect the floor. I’ve been in

since and it’s gotten most of the floor.” Councilman Michael Inscoe said there are environmental concerns, such as asbestos and lead-based paint, with the structure. Inscoe said he believes a cleanup could cost up to $1 million. Griffin on Monday evening told the council that several

prospective buyers have looked at the building. “And, quite frankly, most just want to tear it down because of the condition of the building and the fact it is not configured well for retail space and current business needs,” Griffin said. Griffin said that, because Henderson’s government lacks a specialist to obtain services, someone would have to be found to write up the specifications for the stabilization so a bid could be obtained. The process could take up to 30-60 days, Griffin said. “So, I think you’d be looking at a roof repair in early summer,” Griffin said. And Griffin said getting a grant application to the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center and obtaining funding could take six to nine months “on a fast track.” The study would probably take a year or more to conduct, Griffin said. Councilwoman Mary Emma Evans said she would favor Please see ARMORY, page 3A

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Mark It Down Today Granville chamber meeting — Tim Farley, Ph.D., superintendent of Granville County Schools, will be guest presenter at the Granville Chamber of Commerce’s February monthly meeting at 7:30 a.m. Farley’s topic is “The State of Education in Granville County.” Union Bank will sponsor a continental breakfast for the meeting. For more information, call the chamber at (919) 528-4994 or (919) 693-6125. Heritage book meeting — The next Vance County Heritage Book-2010 meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Miss Lou’s Quilting Studio, 4735 Raleigh Road, Henderson. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call Mark at (252) 438-4000 or (919) 693-1121.

Thursday West Hills Community Watch — The West Hills/West Creek/158 By-Pass Community Watch will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Maria Parham Medical Center in the auditorium. Dr. Rodney Drake and Wendy Smith from the GranvilleVance District Health Department will be the guest speakers. They will be talking on the various services offered by the health department. All neighbors are encouraged to attend. Heritage Society meeting — The Heritage Society of Franklin County will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Louisburg United Methodist Church in Louisburg. Everyone who has an interest in the heritage and genealogy of Franklin County is invited to attend. For further information, contact Joe Pearce at (919) 496-3321, Annette Goyette at (252) 492-3820, or Pat or Gerald Leonard at (919) 853-3293. Chess Club — The Henderson/Vance Chess Club, affiliated with the U. S. Chess Federation, meets at the First United Methodist Church from 6 to 9:30 p.m. All are welcome, adults and youths, novice or experienced. For more information, call Rudy Abate at 438-4459 (days) or 738-0375 (evenings). Watkins Community Watch — The Watkins Community Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at the Community House. All area residents are invited to attend. Car seat clinic — The Safe Kids Henderson-Vance Coalition will sponsor a free child passenger safety car seat clinic at Walmart on N. Cooper Drive from 1-5 p.m. Seats will be available for a $20 donation. All proceeds will be used to purchase additional seats. Assistance will also be given in installing child safety seats correctly (more than 85 percent of all seats in Vance County are installed incorrectly). For more information, call Lt. Irvin Robinson at (252) 431-6061 or Officer Angela Feingold at (252) 430-3165 of the Henderson Police Department, or Lt. Michelle King at (252) 431-6047 of the Henderson Fire Department.

Friday Weight loss group — TOWN (Take Off Weight Now), a nonprofit weight loss group, will meet at Aycock Recreation Center at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Sadie Hawkins Dance — The Henderson Family YMCA is sponsoring a Sadie Hawkins Dance from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for anyone 55 years and older in the community. Cost is $3/person. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP by calling (252) 438-2144 or emailing Julia Langston at julial@henfamymca.org.

Saturday Blood drive — The Fathers Parker-Wood Council 9365 of the Knights of Columbus and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive in the Parish Hall at St. James Catholic Church from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The church is located on the U.S. 158 Bypass in Henderson. Refreshments and a recovery area for blood donors will be available. To give blood you must be healthy, at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, not have donated blood in the last 56 days or donated double red cells in the last 112 days. All donors must present a government-issued photo ID, American Red Cross donor card, or other acceptable form of positive ID before donating. Community march — A community march to voice concerns about ending violence, improving education and increasing jobs will begin at 11 a.m. at the corner of Dabney Drive and S. Garnett Street. The march will proceed down S. Garnett Street to Henderson Middle School. The public is invited to show support by participating. For more information, contact Bryan Hargrove at (252) 425-9527. Step show — The Warren County Step Show will be held at the Warren County Middle School Gym, 118 Campus Dr., Warrenton, at 5 p.m. Featured will be elementary, middle school and high school step teams from Henderson, Oxford, Warrenton, Greensboro, Durham, Rocky Mount and Henderson. Students and youth from all over the state will showcase their talents at the event. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Admission is $5 in advance; $7 on the day of the show. For information and tickets, call: (919) 616-8694, (252) 213-6576 or (252) 257-3751. The event is sponsored by the Warren County Middle School Step Team. NAACP banquet — The annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center. Eric Watson, vice president of diversity and inclusion for Food Lion, will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling (252) 492-0930. Dee’s Music Barn — Dee’s Music Barn, 3101 Walters Road, Creedmoor, will be featuring Ace In The Hole with James Protreat Band at 7 p.m. For more information, call (919) 528-5878. Pruning workshop — The Vance County Cooperative Extension Center will hold a hands-on pruning workshop at 10 a.m. at the center, 305 Young St., Henderson. Learn the ins and outs of pruning trees and shrubs. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail paul_mckenzie@ncsu. edu or call (252) 438-8188. Ridgeway Opry House — Performing are Julia Morton, Jackie Turner, Joyce Chisenhall, Allen & Betsy Reid, Evelena Norwood, Matt Nelson, Germantown Strings, Bear White and Ronald Puett. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m. Western dance — Club 15 will sponsor its annual western dance at 8 p.m. at the Henderson Elk’s Lodge. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. For ticket information, please call (919) 606-5316. All Masons and Eastern Stars are cordially invited to attend!

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Warren County Black History Month program to feature Steve Powell The Warren County Youth Services Bureau’s ninth annual Black History Month Salute will be held Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Warren County Middle School Cafeteria. This year’s theme is “Celebrating African-American Achievement.” The guest speaker will be Steve Powell. Powell was born and raised in Washington, D.C., and graduated from Anacostia Senior High School. He received his undergraduate degree from Howard University. Powell and his family relocated to Oxford in December 2003. Affectionately known as

“Coach,” Powell has over 32 years of coaching experience and has received several awards including Coach of the Year, Most Admired Black Male, Role Model of the Year, and Who’s Who in America. Powell has written a book entitled, Powell “Having the Courage to Love Your Child: The Old School Smart Parents Handbook,” which is a compilation of true stories about everyday people overcoming great odds and real life

challenges to become heroes for their children and others. His publication, “Great Expectations: Old School Style” is designed to help teens and parents. In addition, Powell is a columnist for the Oxford Public Ledger and Spectacular Magazine, and is an on-air personality for WCBQ Radio. Power’s non-profit organization, Courage Today, seeks to inspire, educate, motivate and elevate youth and families to become more self-empowered for success. The youth of the afterschool and Warren County one-on-one mentoring

G.C. Shaw Museum to present week-long symposium on black family genealogy In celebration of Black History Month, the G. C. Shaw Museum will present a black history symposium with a focus on black family genealogy in Granville County. The symposium will be held Feb. 28 through March 6 at the Mary E. Shaw Gym-

nasium on Lanier Street. Sessions are scheduled for weekends at 2 p.m. and weekdays at noon and 6:30 p.m. Presenters will discuss the four steps to genealogy research, resources available for beginning and advanced

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Providence UMC The Providence United Methodist Church Relay for Life team will sponsor a hotdog supper in the church fellowship hall on Friday from 5:30-7 p.m. Hotdogs and all the trimmings will be available. The team will also sponsor a Pampered Chef Party in the church fellowship hall on Feb. 28 at 2:30 p.m. Lot of free prizes including a gift basket valued at over $100 will be given away. Proceeds from both events will benefit Warren County Relay for Life.

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having a committee find out the cost of fixing the building and having the building become a convention center or a place for reunions and weddings. Frazco of Henderson in 2004 appraised the property at approximately $1 million. The city and the county split the $2,500 appraisal cost. It was reported at the time that the cost to repair the building would exceed $1 million, which neither the city nor the county had readily available. The County Tourism Department had expressed interest in acquiring the building for use as a drag racing museum, which prompted the appraisal. The National Guard left Henderson in 2002, vacating the building.

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and parks changed to 50/50. Joint-funding of programs and services was the main theme when the intergovernmental affairs committees of the two local governments met last week. “I would like the benefit of having the report from our intergovernmental committee before I take a position (on the funding ratios),” County Board of Commissioners Chairman Danny Wright said Tuesday. “The city has some valid concerns on the

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Bank building The council on Monday evening additionally discussed the former First National Bank building off Garnett Street in the central business district. Inscoe said he would like for the council to take a first-hand look inside the structure. Griffinsaid a contractor, Irv Gupton, has reviewed the building as a community service, meaning the city has an idea what is needed. “And given the ornate plasterwork in that building, certainly getting that under control is very important,” particularly given the location in the heart of the county and as a potential stop for the proposed Southeast High Speed Rail, Griffin added. The city and the county purchased the building in the 1990s with proceeds from the sale of the old library off Young Street and converted the building into the County Historical Society Museum. The building was the home of the museum until 2008, when the society

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pickup for $11.25 a month, down from a proposed $15.42. The company offered to pick up recyclables placed in 18-gallon containers for a monthly cost of $2.04, down from an original quote of $2.24. And the company offered to pick up recyclables placed in company-issued 65-gallon containers for a monthly cost of $2.49, down from an original quote of $2.69. Assistant City Manager Frank Frazier told The Daily Dispatch the decreases are because the city would supply the fuel and because the company inadvertently included a solid waste disposal fee on

Vance County residents’ tax bills. The city’s rate for the present back door sanitation service, with curb side recycling, is $9.90 a month. The city’s proposed a monthly rate of $13.79 for continued back door garbage and curb side recycling services and a monthly rate of $13.32 for curbside garbage and recycling services. Frazier said the city’s more than $13 monthly estimates could be even higher because the majority of the city’s sanitation fleet is aging and because the most recent quotes for new trucks are high.

sharing of programs, and I am willing to take a look at this on a case-by-case basis, with an eye towards making funding more fair. The joint programs we participate in are excellent, and they are not over-funded. If anything, I think they are underfunded, such as the library with reduced hours.” “To the extent that the city cuts back on its funding, that means the county will have to increase its funding,” he said. According to county commissioner and former chairman Dan Brummitt, there are various revenue sources from the recreation department that go to the city.

One example he gave was registration fees for sports events. Brummitt said such revenues are outside the 55 percent city/45 percent county ratio currently used for sharing of parks and recreation proceeds. “You’ve got to look at the overall budget for expenses and revenues for various departments,” Brummitt said. “When it comes to the various proposals, I would expect the city manager and the county manager will have some communications,” he said. After that, Brummitt said, the Board of Commissioners will be asking some of its committees to

study the issues and come back with recommendations. “It’s not something we’re in the dark in,” he said. “We look at these things on a regular basis. We’ll start looking at the agreements (contracts between city and county) and work with our counterparts to see if there are any adjustments that we need to make to our budgets.” As far as he is concerned, Brummitt said, “I don’t see separation between city and county. We work for the county, and we are all one.”

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Brenda Peace and Councilman Michael Rainey, although Rainey said he wants to continue back door garbage pickup service. Coffey, Councilman George Daye and Councilwoman Mary Emma Evans voted no. The city provides oncea-week backyard pickup, with residents placing recyclables in 18-gallon containers at curbside. Waste Industries proposed curb side garbage pickup, with residents to use company-issued 95-gallon containers for a $6.45 a month cost, down from a proposed $10.62. The company offered to provide back door garbage

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Navy Sea Chanters tickets went fast But seats may still be available just before the concert begins By DAILY DISPATCH STAFF

A packed house is expected for a concert by the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters on Thursday night at the VGCC Civic Center. All of the tickets for the show were quickly taken up within days of the event being announced, but members of the public who do not have tickets may still have an opportunity to see the concert. The visit by the official chorus of the United States Navy is being hosted by The Daily Dispatch and Vance-Granville Community College. The Sea Chanters will present the concert at 7:30 p.m. in the VGCC Civic Center. Tickets for the event, which were free, were distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to individuals who mailed in their ticket requests. The distribution started in late January. “We did not anticipate that all of the tickets would be requested in less than a week of the show being announced,” said James Edwards, publisher of the Dispatch. “Of all the five Navy Band shows with which we have been affiliated, this concert has had the greatest demand.” The tickets were distributed according to rules set up by the U.S. Navy Band. While all of the tickets have been distributed, the Navy asks that all ticket holders be in their seats at the Civic Center by 7:15 p.m. The concert will be opened to everyone at 7:20 p.m. regardless of whether or not they have a ticket, the Navy rules state, until all of the seats in the Civic Center are filled. One of the nation’s preeminent professional choral ensembles, the Sea Chanters chorus performed at the inauguration of President Barack Obama a year ago. They have appeared at the Kennedy Center Honors and with the National Symphony Orchestra for the nationally telecast “National Memorial Day Concerts” at the U.S. Capitol, as well as on “Larry King Live,” “CBS This Morning” and at the premier of the motion picture “Pearl Harbor.” This concert is one of several by the musical groups of the U.S. Navy Band in the Tri-County area. The Navy’s Concert Band, Commodores jazz ensemble and Country Current country and bluegrass band have performed to large audiences at the Civic Center over the years. To get additional information on the concert and to hear samples of the chorus’s music, visit http:// extra.HendersonDispatch.com on the web. Send comments to news@hendersondispatch.com.

Light manufacturing zoning recommended By DAILY DISPATCH STAFF

The Planning Board voted to recommend the City Council approve a text amendment providing for zoning light manufacturing facilities. The amendment defines light manufacturing as having a maximum of 30,000 square feet of enclosed space, with no components or materials stored outside. Additionally, the amendment says a light manufacturing facility cannot emit pollutants or polluting byproducts. The amendment says a light industry would be permitted as a matter of right in industrial park (I1) and industrial non-park (I-2) zoning districts and would require a special use permit in the highway commercial B-2 and B-2A zoning districts. Planning Board member Phil Walters at a board meeting Tuesday led a unanimous vote recommending the amendment, which was presented by the city’s staff because the city’s ordinance only has a broad term of manufacturing. City Attorney John Zollicoffer has approved the amendment and the city staff additionally received information from Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh. Planning Board Chairman Michael Rainey and Planning Board members Linda Allen and Ricky Easter were absent from the meeting. Send comments to the newspaper at news@hendersondispatch.com.

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Deaths Elven Alston WARRENTON — Elven ‘Bobby’ Alston, 61, of 319 Perrytown Road, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Maria Parham Medical Center. He was the son of the late Harvey Alston Sr. and Gretta Rae Brown Alston. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Greenwood Baptist Church by the Rev. Eddie W. Lawrence. He is survived by his wife, Linda McMichael Alston; a daughter, Jennifer Holloway of Charlotte; a stepdaughter, Gina Louise of Budd Lake, N.J.; five sisters, Nelvina A. Smith of Georgia, and Marie Brown, Luriene Alston, Lorraine A. Walden and Lossie A. Helm, all of North Carolina; and a brother, Montelli Alston of Georgia. The viewing will be today from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home in Oxford and one hour prior to services at the church. Arrangements are by Wright Funeral Home.

Josephine Atwater HENDERSON — Josephine Elizabeth Cook “Miss Muffin” Atwater died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Maria Parham Medical Center. She was born in Vance County on June 4, 1924, and was the daughter of the late James and Josephine Knott Cook. She attended the former Central Graded Colored School and was employed for over 40 years with the J.P. Taylor factory. She was a member of Davis Chapel Baptist Church until her health declined. She was preceded in death by five siblings; her husband; and son, Scottie Williams. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Davis Chapel Baptist Church and interment will follow in Blacknall Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Turrentine will officiate. There are no immediate survivors. Family friends will be floralbearers and pallbearers. The viewing will be

Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. at E.C. Terry’s Funeral Service Chapel. Arrangements are by E.C. Terry’s Funeral and Cremation Service.

Blanche W. Cheatham HENDERSON — Blanche Wright Cheatham, 92, of 3115 Old Oxford Road, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at the University of North Carolina Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Isham Wright and Effie Floyd Wright. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Friday at Red Bud Baptist Church by the Rev. William Clayton. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Eva C. Williams of Fayetteville and Marion C. Wyman of Gastonia; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at St. James Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blanche Cheatham Education Fund or St. James Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements are by Wright Funeral Home in Oxford.

Hamlin Christopher HENDERSON — Hamlin Christopher, 79, of 210 Warren Bullock Road, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, in Durham Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Davis-Royster Funeral Service.

Earl W. Howard OXFORD — The Rev. Earl W. Howard died Feb. 15, 2010. He was a native of Guilford County. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army Air Corps, and is best remembered as a pastor to several churches during his life. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church by the Revs. Mark Howard and

Keith Williams. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Juanita Callihan Howard; children, Susan Bettini of Gibsonville, Cindy Slaughter of Mount Olive, Bill Howard of Columbia, S.C., and Tim Howard and Amy Hovermale, both of Angier; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:30 p.m. today prior to the service in the fellowship hall at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers consider a donation to Alzheimer’s research, hospice organizations or to a charity of your choice. Eakes Funeral Home in Oxford is in charge of arrangements.

Louida M. Lee VAUGHAN — Louida Mae Lee, 52, of Vaughan, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at UNC Healthcare in Chapel Hill. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Boyd’s Funeral Service Chapel in Warrenton. The Rev. Thurman Nicholson will officiate and burial will follow in the Lynch Family Cemetery in Hollister. She is survived by a sister, Janice Hargrove of Vaughan; and two brothers, Larry Lee of Littleton and Raymond Lynch of Norlina. The body will be on view Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Boyd’s Funeral Service Chapel in Warrenton. Professional services are by Boyd’s Funeral Service in Warrenton.

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and was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Blessed Hope Baptist Church by the Rev. Donnie Perkinson. Burial will follow in Sunset Gardens. She is survived by her husband, Jerry O. Patton of the home; a daughter, Mildred Renee Patton Adcock of Henderson; two sisters, Deborah Jo Lassiter and Melinda Lassiter, both of Henderson; and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 7 until 8:30 p.m.. at J.M. White Funeral Home. At other times they will be at her home at 1722 N. Clearview Drive. Serving as active pallbearers will be Joey West, Mark Lassiter, Mike Pendergrass, Furman Pendergrass, Tony Pendergrass, Ricky Pendergrass, Jimmy Lassiter and Charles Stokes. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shirley Patton Funeral Fund, c/o J.M. White Funeral Fund, 60 Zeb Robinson Road, Henderson, N.C., 27536. Arrangements are by J.M. White Funeral Home.

Henry P. Riggan HENDERSON — Henry Peter Riggan, 89, of 337 Mason St., died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at his home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Henry P. Riggan Funeral Fund, c/o J.M. White Funeral Home, 60 Zeb Robinson Road, Henderson, N.C., 27536. Other arrangements will be announced by J.M. White Funeral Home.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Rowland L. Matteson Jr., 71, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was a former resident of Oxford.

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VANCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests • Quincy Lamont. Perry, 27, of 35 Saint Andrews Church Road, was arrested Feb. 3. Misdemeanor simple possession of marijuana. Secured bond was set at $500. Court date Feb. 15. • Patrick Euron Shearin, 28, of 1261 U.S. Highway 58, Warrenton, was issued a citation Feb. 12. Misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Court date March 9. • Dawud Lateef Montague, 29, of 1120 Booker St., was arrested Feb. 12. Felony indecent liberties with a child. Secured bond was set at $25,000. Court date in Durham March 1. • Tommy Deshawn Warren, 17, of 1261 Americal Road Lot 7 was arrested Feb. 12. Misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Court date March 9. • Victoria Lashun Davis, 21, of 609 Orange St. was arrested Feb. 12. Misdemeanor second degree trespassing. Secured bond was set at $500. Court date March 1. • Christopher Arendall, 36, of 706 Berry St. was arrested Feb. 12. Misdemeanor second degree trespassing. Secured bond was set at $500. Court date Feb. 22. • Kimberly Dawn Harris, 44, of 1208 Old Epsom Road was arrested Feb. 12. Misdemeanor larceny. Secured bond was set at $500. Court date Feb. 22. • Christopher Arendall, 36, of 706 Berry St., was served Feb. 12 with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear. Bond was set at $231. Court date March 23. • Elvin Latroy Hargrove, 31, of 750 Boddie St. was arrested Feb. 12. Misdemeanor communicating threats. No bond.Court date March 1. • Kyle Norvel Shearin, 23, of 1002 E. Andrews Ave. was arrested Feb. 13. Felonious assault with a deadly weapon with intent to cause serious injury. Misdemeanor property damage. Secured bond was set at $30,000. Court date Feb. 22. • Jonathan Allen Rhodes, 21, of 601 Sagefield Way, was issued a citation Feb. 13. Misdemeanor possession of a schedule III substance, depressants. Court date March 25. • Kyle Avery Satterwhite, 21, of 1010 Parham St. was issued a citation Feb. 13. Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Court date March 25. • Jose Hernandez Doe, 34, of 1260 Americal Road Lot 96 was arrested Feb. 13. Misdemeanor no operator’s license and misdemeanor failure to stop at a stop sign. Secured bond was set at $1,500. Court date March 19. • Travis Seward, 19, of 147 Lynnhaven Ave. was issued a citation Feb. 13. Misdemeanor simple possession of marijuana. Court date March 23. • Sedrick Baskett, 28, of 514 Hargrove St. was arrested Feb 14. Misdemeanor assault on a female. No bond. Court date Feb. 23. • Mary Ann Perry, 42, of 304 Harriett St., was served Feb. 14 with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear. Secured bond was set at $10,000. Court date March 4. • Ronald Coleman Parker, 57,

of 519 Hillard St. was arrested Feb. 14. Misdemeanor larceny. Secured bond was set at $500. Court date Feb. 22. • Kinte Sneed, 31, of 539 Plum Nutty Road was arrested Feb. 14. Misdemeanor violation of domestic violence protection order. No bond.Court date March 15. • Marshall Henry Dunston, 73, of 703 State St. was arrested Feb. 14. Misdemeanor simple assault. Unsecured bond was set at $300. Court date Feb. 22. • Jamie Maurice Hargrove, 33, of 309 Yancey Lane, was arrested Feb. 14. Misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon. Misdemeanor assault on a female. Misdemeanor communicating threats. No bond. Court date March 1. • Jamie Maurice Hargrove, 33, of 309 Yancey Lane, was arrested Feb. 14. Misdemeanor assault by pointing a gun. Secured bond was set at $500. Court date March 22. • Jamie Maurice Hargrove, 33, of 309 Yancey Lane, was arrested Feb. 14. Misdemeanor failure to appear. Secured bond was set at $2,000. Court date March 22. • Quincey Fuller, 36, of 325 E. Montgomery St. was arrested Feb. 15. Felony breaking and entering. Felony larceny. Felony possession of stolen goods/ property. Secured bond was set at $30,000. Court date Feb. 22. • Maria Bryant Closs, 37, of 2526 Warrenton Road was served Feb. 15 with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear. Secured bond was set at $1,500. Court date March 8. • Alvin Brenard Miles, 47, of 737 Jefferson St. was served Feb. 15 with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear. Bond was set at $1,035. Court date March 9.

Larceny • Khad Hamid Lane of 650 Luton Lane, Richmond, Va., reported Feb. 15 the theft from a vehicle of a DVD/CD player valued at $1,000 and clothing valued at $500. • Auto Mart of Henderson, 133 Raleigh Road, reported Feb. 12 the theft from the business of a Kodak digital camera valued at $170. Damage to a window estimated at $250. • Ethan Colby, 30, of 471 Barton Hill Road reported Feb. 12 the theft from a vehicle of a Garmin GPS valued at $150 and a pair of Spie sunglasses valued at $200. • Robin McCray, 47, of 65 Will Woods Way, Franklinton, reported Feb. 14 the theft from a vehicle of a Louis Vuitton wallet valued at $54, cell phone valued at $200 and a Coach key holder valued at $24.

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Arrests • Jamal Alexander Dortch, 21, of 142 Kings Road was arrested Feb. 15. Misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon. Unsecured bond was set at $1,000. Court date Feb. 22. • Brian Thomas West, 32, of 3981 Weldon’s Mill Road was arrested Feb. 15. Felony larceny. Felony possession of stolen goods. Felony obtaining property by false pretense. Secured bond was set at $25,000. Court date March 15. • Thomas Lozada, 37, of 97 Kirklen Lane was served Feb. 15 with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear on a charge of driving while license revoked. Secured bond was set at $2,500. Court date March 4. • Kenneth Edward Brown, 25, of 175 New Murraytown Road, Cleveland, Tenn., was arrested Feb. 14. felony larceny. Felony fraud-obtaining money/property by false pretense. Secured bond was set at $25,000. Court date March 15. • Christine Lynette Branch, 20, of 103 Foxborough Lane was served Feb. 13 with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor probation violation. Cash bond was set at $180. Court date March 1. • William Junior Small, 37, of 125 Bear Pond Road Lot 3 was arrested Feb. 13. Misdemeanor larceny. Secured bond was set at $800. Court date Feb. 22. • Rodney Coleman, 16, of 1252 Walters St. was served Feb. 14 with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear. Secured bond was set at $750.

Court date Feb. 25. • Christian Hudgins Wade, 33, of 133 Glebe Road was arrested Feb. 14. Misdemeanor domestic simple assault. No bond. Court date March 18. • Jesus Ramos Santiago, 51, of 275 Bowman Lane was served Feb. 13 with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor driving while impaired. Misdemeanor no operator’s license. Misdemeanor expired insurance. Possession of an open container. Driving while license revoked. Secured bond was set at $3,200. Court date March 16. • Tonya Renee Henderson, 20, of 271 S. Beckford Drive was arrested Feb. 15. Misdemeanor injury to real property. Secured bond was set at $500. Court date March 2. • Jamie Maurice Hargrove, 33, of 579 Walter Bowen Road was arrested Feb. 14. Misdemeanor assault on a child under 12, 3 counts. Misdemeanor assault on a female, 2 counts. Misdemeanor communicating threats. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Injury to personal property. Domestic bond. Court date March 1. • Brian Thomas West, 32, of 570 St. Andrews Church Road was served Feb. 14 with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear on a charge of driving while license revoked, 2 counts. Secured bond was set at $2,000. Court date Feb. 17. • Tracy Hargrove, 39, of 531 Swain Drive was arrested Feb. 13. Misdemeanor harassing phone calls. Unsecured bond was set at $500. Court date

March 2. • Jasmine Hargrove, 18, of 531 Swain Drive was arrested Feb. 13. Misdemeanor simple assault. Unsecured bond was set at $500. Court date March 22. • Lisa Matheson Patton of 536 Abbott Road Lot 14 was arrested Feb. 13. Misdemeanor communicating threats. Unsecured bond was set at $1,000. Court date May 15. • Johnny Sterling Bobbitt Jr., 26, of 2050 Old Watkins Road was arrested Feb. 13. Misdemeanor assault on a female. Secured bond was set at $1,000. Court date March 2. • Jamil Montez Durham, 24, of 135 Apple St. was served Feb. 12 with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear on a charge of failure to comply with child support in Warren County. Cash bond was set at $50. Court date March 5. • Quentin Henderson, 28, of 4100 Jacksontown Road was served Feb. 12 with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear on a noise ordinance violation. Secured bond was set at $2,000. Court date March 16. • Obryant Williams, 34, of 14 Brookwood Lane Lot 12 was served Feb. 12 with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear on a charge of failure to comply with child support in Robeson County. Cash bond was set at $1,000. Court date March 15. • Kaseen Jaquin Mitchell, 21, of 254 McNair Drive was served Feb. 12 with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear

on a charge of aid and abet larceny. Secured bond was set at $1,000. Court date March 5. • Micheal B. Hennessey, 33, of 1295 Oakridge Church Road was served Feb. 12 with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear on charges of driving while license revoked and license not in possession. Unsecured bond was set at $500. Court date March 15. • Jason Macord Brewer, 34, of 8665 Robert Morgan Road was arrested Feb. 12. Communicating threats. Assault with a deadly weapon. Secured bond was set at $2,500. Court date Feb. 22. • Dominique Deshawn Watson, 22, of 2909 Hicksboro Road was served Feb. 12 with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear on a charge of possession of marijuana. Secured bond was set at $500. Court date March 12.

Larceny • Angela Denise Kittrell, 36, of 1610 N.C. 39 North Lot 1 reported Feb. 16 the theft from the residence of a 32-inch flat screen TV valued at $500, a kerosene heater valued at $300 and a frying machine valued at $100. • Kristine Wilson Ivey, 46, of 363 Country Acres Road reported Feb. 14 the theft from the residence of the following items and their values: diamond-like ring, $300; gold-like Mother’s Day ring, $300; Kodak camera, $150; Kodak printer, $150; and 3 Barack Obama gold coins, $75.

3 killed in N.J. crash were family from Poland WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Three of the five people who died when a small plane broke apart and tore through a snowy field next to a runway were members of a family visiting from Poland, police said Tuesday. The victims included 38-year-old Andrzej Zajaczkowski of Warsaw, his 14-year-old son, Patryk, and his 6-year-old nephew, Filip Zajaczkowski, Wall Township police said. The three were family friends of the plane’s owner, 45-year-old Jacek Mazurek, of Kearny. He was killed in the crash along with the pilot, 46-year-old Wojciech G. Nykaza, of Lodi. The 6-year-old’s parents were at the Monmouth Executive Airport when the plane went down just before 4 p.m. Monday, but

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