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Henderson requests for more than $942,000 on way to Golden LEAF From STAFF REPORTS

The Henderson City Council earlier this week ratified an application for funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation to help pay for sewer infrastructure upgrades and to purchase new two-way communications equipment for the Fire Department. The requests were already put in the hands of the Rocky Mount-based non-profit organization by a 5 p.m. Monday deadline, so what City Manager Ray Griffin asked for at the 7 p.m. Monday council meeting was for the eight-member panel to give an official blessing to what was sent out. The city is seeking a total of $942,214.

City officials say the ultraviolet lighting system has been beset by electrical failures, fires, leaks, outages and repair difficulties for years and cannot properly disinfect peak flows. Officials say the total project cost is nearly $1.95 million. There is a request of least $250,000 to cover a cost in the same amount for the sanitary sewer replacement project. Henderson is under a special order of consent with the state to reduce inflow and infiltration of lines, with city officials noting that failure to correct the problems could lead to both the state not allowing additional tap ons within the Sandy Creek Basin and a detrimental effect Please see LEAF, page 3A

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Charred remains are all that are left after fire between South Williams and South Garnett streets raged through an abandoned warehouse Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters were still on the scene Wednesday morning keeping an eye out for hot spots. Officials say the fire is suspicious, and their investigation will be assisted by the State Bureau of Investigation.

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There is a request of $500,000 to help pay for replacing the ultraviolet lighting system at the water reclamation plant off N.C. 39 just north of Henderson. Gov. Beverly Perdue pulled back $1.5 million in environmental funds to Henderson to instead help close massive gaps in the state budget, and the city has been unable to obtain federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds. The city does have a $500,000 grant from the N.C. Rural Center to help pay for this project along with rehabilitation of sewer mains. Ultraviolet light is a disinfecting method for destroying disease-causing organisms in the effluent at a wastewater treatment plant.

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Oxford officials say outsiders causing problem By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

Henderson police officers search for evidence along Horner Street after numerous shots were fired in the vicinity Wednesday afternoon. Details were unavailable at press time.

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Over breakfast Wednesday morning at Golden Corral, nearly 100 local law enforcement officers and court officials picked up a few pointers from J. Rick Brown — lessons the speaker from the North Carolina Justice Academy says he wishes he’d learned in law school. In law enforcement and in life, Brown said, passion is necessary to achieve success. So are honesty and ethics, characteristics impossible Brown to teach an adult if they were not instilled in him as a child. “You’re all held to a very high standard,” Brown told the officers. “Your reputation is everything.” As such, it is the character of those who stand against an officer that might belie the policeman’s positive traits more so than attributes of the cop’s allies. “Life is measured by the quality of the enemies you made, not your friends,” Brown said. “You can get along with everybody, but in so doing, what have you compromised?” Brown was born into a law enforcement family. He grew up hearing stories about his late grandfather, an Ohio sheriff who raided stills and shut down illegal liquor operations during Prohibition. He grew up to attend The Ohio State University for both his bachelor’s degree and juris doctorate, and worked both as an assistant prosecutor in Ohio and as a solo practitioner of law. He is now a Cary resident, holding the position of legal advisor to the Justice Academy since April 2005 as the agency provides advanced training to state and local law enforcement in employment and personnel issues, civil process, arrest, search and seizure, internal affairs and search warrant writing. Brown’s lessons continued. A bad plea bargain can often be better than a good jury trial, the former prosecutor said. That’s because no matter how air-tight a case seems, juries are unpredictable and it only takes one doubter for the prosecution to fail. “The judge is always right,” said Brown, delivering another on-the-job lesson, “and if he isn’t, that’s what the court of appeals is for.”

Creedmoor Mary B. Carpenter, 61 Henderson Gilbert L. Hawkins, 70 Rebecca T. Turlington, 76 Macon Erman J. Edmonds, 77 Oxford Paul S. Garmey, 58 Robert Steed, 73 Warrenton Kermit Richardson, 76 Wilson Jane F. Thaxton, 69

OXFORD — The Oxford City Commission, in a 4-3 vote, rejected a request by Mayor Pro Tem Howard Herring to prohibit parking on city grounds adjacent to the Belle Street basketball court in an attempt to stop loitering in vehicles by illegal drug dealers and in the aftermath of instances of disorder. Herring’s call for action was discussed for approximately 20 minutes of an approximately hour and 45 minute session Tuesday evening, with Herring at one point saying, rather bluntly, “We cannot continue to do nothing.” Herring recommended the commission ban parking from 1 p.m.-7 a.m., which would be timed to follow the noon closure of the adjacent Area Congregations in Ministry (ACIM) building. And Herring recommended that parking from 1-7 be restricted to governmental employees. The parking off Belle Street is adjacent to ACIM, City Hall and the Granville County Economic Development Commission. Commissioners Paul Kiesow, Steve Powell, Bob Shope and Bob Williford voted against Herring’s recommendation. Voting with Herring were Commissioners Walter Cantley and Chance Wilkinson. Mayor Al Woodlief told Herring his idea was a good one, but needed simplifying and to be worked out with the Police Department. Specifically, Woodlief said he believed City Manager Mark Donham and Chief John Wolford “need to discuss the ramifications of cars parking too long — and if they suspect something, get ‘em moving.” Herring’s request, which was not on the commission agenda, came up near the end of the meeting. Herring said he met with Cantley, Donham and Shope and discussed this with Wolford and City Recreation Director Mary Caudle. Herring, who chairs the commission’s Public Safety Committee, said Caudle was supposed to relay his recommendation to Powell, who chairs the commisPlease see PARKING, page 6A

Woman slashed with razor ‘lucky’ By DAVID IRVINE Daily Dispatch Writer

WARRENTON — Mary Hehl, of 204 Church St., was slashed in the neck with a razor in Lowe’s Foods on Friday. According to Warrenton Police Chief John Younts, she was transported to Maria Parham Medical Center, where she received stitches and was released. “She was Obituaries, 4A lucky,” he said.

Younts said that a suspect, Cedric Tyrone Scott, was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. According to Younts, Scott also allegedly stole a motor vehicle in Henderson and is charged by the Henderson Police with breaking and entering and larceny of a motor vehicle. Younts said that Scott is homeless. The Daily Dispatch was unable to obtain additional

details as of Wednesday afternoon. According to the Warren Record, the alleged attacker, Scott, left Lowe’s Foods after the assault, driving a stolen car, which he abandoned outside of Warrenton. He was picked up by Deputy Sheriff Warren Durham and turned over to the Warrenton police. He is being held at the Warren County Detention Center under $1 million bond. A court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 19.

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Pre-K staff hold parent workshops Staff members in pre-kindergarten programs in local elementary schools assisted in presenting workshops for parents over several weeks during the 2008-2009 school year. The workshops were entitled, “The Incredible Years,” and were designed for parents of children from two to five years of age. They took place every Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. for 14 weeks at Clark Street Elementary School. The program assists parents in improving their parenting skills. Local educators are shown in the photo after they received certificates for helping to lead the workshops. They include, from left, Julie Lundy and Tameka Yancey, both of Clark Street Elementary, and Jeanetta Jennings and Shalonda Young, both of L.B. Yancey Elementary.

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by hindering economic development. This project would consist of rehabilitating manholes, along with the replacement or repairs of gives misleading information. mains. Activists have complained And there is a request the military often targets of at least $192,214 to high schools in poor and cover the cost in the same rural areas, where graduat- amount for 28 portable ing students have limited radios, 17 mobile radios and options. four base station radios for Wilkes County, on the the Fire Department. eastern slope of the Blue The more than $192,000 Ridge Mountains about additionally would make 50 miles west of Winstonthe department’s commuSalem, has been hurt by the nications system interoperable with other emergency exodus of manufacturing jobs. Its June unemployment service providers. Golden LEAF has $2 rate was 13.2 percent. million on the table for The area has a proud Vance County in a targeted military history going back to Col. Benjamin Cleveland, grant program intended to specifically help those a Revolutionary War comcounties deemed most in mander who helped defeat need by state assessments. the British in the Battle of Vance County’s government Kings Mountain. is seeking $1.18 million. Ferrell first approached the school district in 2005, Contact the newspaper at but Laws denied access. news@hendersondispatch. Two years later, the group com. reached an agreement with the school board allowing Ferrell in the high schools, Recreation panel but Laws revoked that privimeeting cancelled lege shortly after. “We allow recruiters into The Henderson-Vance the schools to recruit for Parks and Recreation Compost-high school opportunimittee meeting that was ties. But she wasn’t offering scheduled for noon today that,” he said last year. has been cancelled. ay yd r e Ev

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RALEIGH — A rural North Carolina school district with a proud military tradition is allowing a Quaker peace activist a chance to compete with military recruiters at steering high school students to careers, attorneys said Wednesday. For years, Sally Ferrell had been asking permission to warn students about joining the military. The Wilkes County School Board had denied her access, even though military recruiters are typically allowed in school, and school leaders had called her activities unpatriotic. Superintendent Stephen Laws said the district and the American Civil Liberties Union reached an agreement that bars recruiters from presenting political views or attacking other occupations. He disputed the suggestion that Ferrell had not been granted equal access, arguing she was banned from schools because her criticism of the armed forces violated district policy. The ACLU had argued

Ferrell and her group, North Carolina Peace Action, were denied free speech. Under the agreement, she’ll have the same access to students as military recruiters. “I look forward to providing truthful, job-related information about military careers — and alternatives to careers in the military,” Ferrell said in a statement. The agreement allows for information that “some may perceive as negative or discouraging.” The settlement puts new restrictions on all types of promoters. Recruiters can no longer approach students directly, as they often do by setting up tables in cafeterias and common areas. Instead, they can only meet with students who sign up to hear about opportunities, Laws said. “We’re extremely pleased with the agreement, and we’re excited about moving on,” Laws said. Recruiters have been relying more heavily on high schools to help fill the ranks of the all-volunteer military. Thousands of people like Ferrell have responded with counter-recruiting groups, saying the military often

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Crime Stoppers hosts the breakfast each year to honor local law enforcement officers. During breakfast, officers viewed a multimedia presentation composed by Angela Feingold of the Henderson Police Department. The piece included photos, names, departments and circumstances of law enforcement officers nationwide who died in the line of duty during 2008. It also featured photos of local law enforcement officers on the job and in the community, and video of HPD personnel undergoing Taser training by being shot with the electrified weapon to learn respect for it — clips and pained reactions that kept the breakfasting officers in stitches. HPD Chief Keith Sidwell and Vance County Sheriff Peter White addressed the gathered officers, judges, and district attorney’s office personnel, as well. “We are all the same in this room,” said Sidwell. “The shield you wear on your chest … dates back to Biblical times. We fight the right fight; the good fight.” White said the law enforcement community is: “One team, one mission.” “If we keep that in mind,” the sheriff said, “we’ll be fine.” Tickets for the Crime Stoppers’ annual banquet, scheduled for Oct. 8 at South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church, went on sale at the breakfast on Wednesday. Those interested in tickets will be able to pick them up from any member of the local Crime Stoppers board of directors. The Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers encourage local citizens to assist in fighting crime by reporting any tips to its hotline, (252) 492-1925, or online at www.hvcrimestoppers. com. All tips are kept confidential and rewards are given to tipsters when that information is helpful in solving a crime. Contact the writer at gcraven@ hendersondispatch.com.

CREEDMOOR — Mary Bass Carpenter, 61, of 2610 Brassfield Road, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, at her home. A native of Sampson County, she the widow of Donnie W. Carpenter and the daughter of the late Iverson C. and Bonnie Nora Brady Bass. She was of the Baptist faith and was medically retired. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Eakes Funeral Chapel in Creedmoor by the Rev. Adolphus Smith. Burial will be in Creedmoor Cemetery. Surviving are four daughters, Amy Justus of Lake Wales, Fla., and Penny Carpenter, Tracy Byrd and Donna Medlin, all of Creedmoor; four sisters, Joyce Miller of Rougement, Jean Finch of Creedmoor, Brenda Rogerson of Timberlake and Delores Medley of Virginia Beach, Va.; a brother, Johnny Bass of Creedmoor; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sisters, Elizabeth Boyd and Bertha Overton; and brothers, Merlin Bass and Bill Bass. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Ovarian Awareness Walk, payable to Duke Cancer Center-100 W, 7413 Six Forks Road #365, Raleigh, N.C. 27615; “Memories of Mary” memo line. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday prior to the funeral at the Eakes Funeral Home in Creedmoor and at other times at the home. Arrangements are by Eakes Funeral Home of Creedmoor.

Erman J. Edmonds MACON — Erman Jack Edmonds, 77, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009. He was born Oct. 30, 1931, in Macon to the late John and Jannie Meadows Edmonds. He lived in Warren, Ohio, from the early 1950s and was employed with Rockwell Standard International in Newton

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Paul S. Garmey OXFORD — Paul S. Garmey, 58, of 3185-B Mack Brummitt Road, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009. Surviving are two brothers, Philip Garmey of Lynchburg, Va., and James C. Garmey of Charlottesville, Va.; and a sister, Marjorie Garmey of Charlottesville, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at a later date in Lynchburg, Va. Gentry-Newell and Vaughan Funeral Home in Oxford is assisting the Garmey Family.

Gilbert L. Hawkins HENDERSON — Gilbert Lee Hawkins, 70, of 695 Carver School Road, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, at Maria Parham Medical Center. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Davis-Royster Funeral Service.

Kermit Richardson WARRENTON — Kermit Richardson, 76, of 930 Highway 158 Business East in Warrenton, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, at Magnolia Gardens in Warrenton. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Coley Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Warrenton. The Rev. Robert Edgar Williams will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Richardson; two daughters, Vera Ann Richardson of Warrenton and Lesia Richardson of Warrenton; three sons, Kermit Carnell Richardson of Alexandria, Va., Olympus Richardson of Raleigh and Leslie Richardson of Warrenton; and six granddaughters. The body will be on view today from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Boyd’s Funeral Service Chapel in Warrenton. Arrangements are by Boyd’s Funeral Service of Warrenton.

Robert Steed OXFORD — Robert Steed, 73, of 726 W. Industry Drive, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, at the Duke Hospice at the Hock

Rebecca T. Turlington HENDERSON — Rebecca Tippett Turlington, 76, formally of Henderson, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, at her home in Mechanicsville, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Hugh Edsel Turlington. Mrs. Turlington was a 25-year member of Glen Allen Order of the Eastern Star #61 and served as Bethel Guardian of IOJD Bethel #53. She retired after 14 years from Children’s Hospital in 1998 to be with her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Martha Turlington Lloyd and Mark Allen Lloyd; grandson, Alan William Lloyd; granddaughter, Anna Rebecca Lloyd; cousin, William E. Hester Family Center in Durham. Arrangements will be announced later by Betts and Son Funeral Home.

Jane F. Thaxton WILSON – Jane Floyd Thaxton, 69, of Wilson died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Warren Dale Cemetery in Norlina. The Rev. William Holliday will officiate. She is survived by her husband, Bob Thaxton; a daughter, Laura Jane Whitehead of Wilson; two sons, Robert C. Thaxton of Goldsboro and William B. Thaxton of Kinston; a sister, Julia Williams of Waynesville; a brother, Hillman Floyd of Henderson; and seven grandchildren. The family will receive

and wife, Carleen, of Henderson; a sister-inlaw; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends today from 2-4 p.m. and also from 6-8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, Va.; and Friday, from 7-8:30 p.m., at Flowers Funeral Home, 1833 Oxford Road, Henderson, N.C. Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Sunset Gardens in Henderson, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Paul A. Baxley. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, Va. Local arrangements are by Flowers Funeral Home. Paid Obituary

friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory may be directed to the National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina, 5950 Fairview Road, Suite 550, Charlotte, N.C. 28210. Arrangements are by Blaylock Funeral Home of Warrenton.

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OXFORD — The City Commission moved another step closer toward implementing two planned-for regulations to give the municipal administration authority to deal with noncompliant property owners. The commission on Tuesday evening set a pair of Sept. 8 public hearings: One for a proposed criminal nuisance abatement ordinance; the other for a proposed demolition by neglect ordinance. The commission additionally approved a comprehensive plan based on how citizens wish Oxford to look in 10-15 years. And the commission approved major spending items for drainage, infrastructure and utilities. The criminal nuisance abatement ordinance, if approved, would mean the municipal administration could go get court orders prohibiting the removal of evidence from such properties, banning criminal activities at such properties and seizing such properties. Mayor Pro Tem Howard Herring was quick to say he has a “strong interest” in the proposed criminal nuisance abatement ordinance. “And the reason is there are pockets within our community and our cities — that certain landlords in our community permits people to live in those houses, some houses, knowing full well that some of those tenants are substance abusers, substance users and substance sellers,” Herring said. Herring, noting he is a landlord, said he believes the landlord “needs to step up to the plate and be responsible and accountable for the kinds of stuff that goes on in neighborhoods where he or she does not live.” The demolition ordinance, if approved, would mean the city could take action against delinquent property owners in Oxford’s College Street and Main Street historic

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sion’s Recreation Committee. “It will cut out whatever we feel or we perceive that goes in the cars right there,” at the wastewater treatHerring said. ment plant. A clarifier is And Herring added, “At essential to one of the final least it’s an effort to start to try to curtail some of the steps of the treatment activities down there.” process. Williford expressed con• Accepted a bid from cern about whether comers H.G. Reynolds Co. Inc. in would instead park their the amount of $59,694 to vehicles in the nearby resiimprove drainage pipes in dential area along Spring the Meadowbrook residenStreet. tial area near Thorndale And Powell said, “I’m Country Club. a little confused about • Approved a budget activities, because, in order amendment of $10,899 for to have proof that there are change orders by Vance activities, then somebody Construction at the new must have broken the law. Oxford Park Athletic So, then, there should have Complex off Horner Siding been an arrest.” Road. Powell, noting, “This is Commissioner Walter the first time I’ve heard Cantley said he wanted to this, Howard,” said, “I’m not really sure where this know when the city was going to receive a final bill is going,” said this will not prevent vehicles from comfor the complex and suggested not voting for more ing and, along the lines of Williford’s concern, said he money for the complex wondered where the vehicles “until we get a final bill, because it just keeps going would go. A police detective, Jason on and on.” Tingen, said that, “We have City Public Works Dihad occasions where we rector Larry Thomas said have found illegal narcota portion of the electrical ics on persons and around contract for the lighting vehicles parked in that needs to be paid and there area. And I think what is still some dispute about Mr. Herring is trying to this, but he said, “We’re get to, if those vehicles are getting down to the end.” not allowed to park there, Kiesow said, “I think that would eliminate that they ought to be all collect- aspect.” Most of those who use the ed together and presented court walk there anyway, to this board as one bill.” Tingen said. In other business, the “The people that are drivcommission: ing up are from out of town,” • Approved accuTingen said. “They’re from mulated vacation time Henderson.” compensation for the since-retired downtown economic development director, Linda Sigmon, and a since-retired street RALEIGH (AP) — maintenance worker, Ron- North Carolina officials nie Jones. Sigmon is due have released statistics $6,412, while Jones is due that show a drop in crime $6,635. in the state. • Approving paying City Attorney General Roy Planning Director Cheryl Cooper said Wednesday at Hart $2,294 for comp time a news conference in Raleigh that property crime she accumulated before in the state fell by more she was changed from than 2 percent in 2008. an hourly to a salaried employee. • Gave the okay to allow a heliport as a special use in connection with Granville Health System’s plan to expand the emergency room at the rear of the Oxford hospital off College Street. The landing pad will have to be relocated as part of the plan. • Gave Samuel McCoy the okay to have a new taxi service.

“I know this on a personal account because I’ve dealt with them,” Tingen said. “Not that we’re trying to pick on anyone in particular, but we want to keep our children safe,” Tingen said. And Tingen added, “If they’re going to be there to play ball, they need to be on the court playing ball, not hanging around outside of the fence selling illegal drugs.” Powell, while acknowledging Tingen’s statement, said, “Then we’re also punishing those young people who happen to drive there and are not doing anything wrong. We’re setting ourselves up to say that nobody can be around the area, except the people that are on the court who’ll be playing.” Powell continued to emphasize the argument he made at an Aug. 3 Recreation Committee meeting about a need for monitoring by adult volunteers. Williford wanted to know why the city could not follow the policy of the court being locked from dusk until dawn. Tingen said the Police Department has been doing so and said Wolford issued a memorandum saying the court is to be closed at 7 p.m. “School starts in two weeks,” Williford said. “By seven o’clock, their butts should be home, doing their homework. And the big boys selling drugs should stay out of town.” Woodlief said the problem with Herring’s recommendation is, “They are going to park” alongside Belle Street. “Then they’re going to fill Belle Street up,” Woodlief said.

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Daily Meditation And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. Ephesians 19-23

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Move over

Law enforcement officers were honored Wednesday morning with an annual breakfast provided by the local Crime Stoppers. Leading off the day’s presentation was a video that included the pictures and identities of officers nationwide — local, state and federal — who died in the line of duty during 2008, and the circumstances of their deaths. Gunfire, accidents, heart attacks, drowning … the magnitude of the career’s danger sank in with every state, every name and every face. But what struck home the hardest was how needless some of the deaths must have been. Numerous officers who died during 2008 were killed when “struck by vehicle.” That does not include those who perished in an accident while driving their own cruiser. Also not numbered in the same count were cops who were killed via “assault by vehicle,” that is, intentionally run down by a suspect. We don’t know the circumstances of every “struck by vehicle” death in that presentation. But certainly some of them — maybe many or even most — were men and women in uniform serving and protecting by making roadside traffic stops, and dying when another motorist was inattentive or inconsiderate enough not to change lanes, slow down, or otherwise give a wide berth to a cop just trying to do his job. Of course other emergency workers and civilians at the roadside — medical personnel, firefighters, tow truck drivers and other motorists — also deserve our consideration and safer driving in their proximity. It’s the law, in fact, in most every state. According to “Move Over, America” — a nationwide initiative to enact such laws everywhere — only Connecticut, Maryland, Nebraska, Hawaii and the District of Columbia have no law punishing a driver for failing to steer his car away from a cop or other emergency worker at the side of the road. Here in North Carolina, the fine is up to $250, one of the heftier penalties nationwide. But in neighboring South Carolina, the maximum price for failing to move over is double that amount, $500. And the cost of the ticket should be steep because the penalty an officer could pay for a driver’s failure to move over is the ultimate price. Yet a survey by Mason Dixon Polling & Research finds that 71 percent of Americans are unaware of any “Move Over” laws. And law enforcement officers continue to die needlessly — 14 in 2008 and 154 nationwide in the last decade — when struck by motorists while outside their vehicles on duty. Regardless whether it’s the law, common sense dictates that an officer making a traffic stop — or any other emergency worker engaged in his or her job on the roadway or beside it — should be given as much space as possible to do that job. As a motorist, make it your mission to never again endanger a cop’s life in such a senseless fashion.

Quotable “She believed that people with intellectual disabilities could — individually and collectively — achieve more than anyone thought possible. This much she knew with unbridled faith and certainty.” — Timothy Shriver, chairman of the Special Olympics in a statement after the death of his mother Eunice Kennedy Shriver who founded the Special Olympics and was the sister of President John F. Kennedy and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy.

This past week, I was fortunate to play in the Wounded Warrior charity golf tournament. This commendable project aims to raise awareness and enlist the support of the public’s aid for severely injured service men and women while at the same time creating an environment of support which allows these injured heroes to recuperate with high-quality care and treatments. As a result of our Global War on Terror, nearly 35,000 United States service personnel have been seriously wounded in combat. Shockingly, out of the 755,000 veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the Department of Veterans Affairs says more than 181,000 are collecting disability benefits of some type -- many requiring grueling physical therapy and continuing care in an attempt to get about with their daily lives. And not surprisingly, many young men and women are returning with emotional scars that may take years to uncover and resolve. Only half of the wounded are able to return to duty.

The rest of these courageous veterans who have suffered so much not only deal with the physical loss, but also the loss of their livelihood and community. This difficult transition requires not only the support of family and friends, but Michael also practiReagan cal training Distributed by and tools. Cagle Cartoons These men and women have put their lives on the line and have sacrificed so much to keep us safe. Yet too often, sitting in the comfort and safety they fought to provide, those of us back home forget the sacrifices made and allow these valiant individuals to slip into obscurity. One of the young men I met over the weekend was golfing with a prosthetic device. He lost his leg to an IED explosion. When I see that sacrifice, how can I not respond with gratitude and with action?

The Wounded Warrior Project, and others like them, has put their full resources behind advocating for these heroes. It’s time to ensure that not only are our veterans given the resources they need, but also that those of us who benefited from the protection of our armed forces work not only for the quality of their medical care, but also their quality of life. This includes support for continued GI Bills, for caregiver relief, family support, counseling and job training. In the defense of our nation, a small share of our citizenry continues to sacrifice so much for the greater good. Now it is our time -- as neighbors, as Americans -- to ensure that each of these patriots and their families receive the care necessary to live their lives to the fullest. Over the last several months, so many politicians have felt the need to apologize for America. After participating in an event yesterday where so many people came out to show their support for our wounded heroes, it makes you realize why we are better

off applauding America. We have a chance to serve our wounded warriors, not simply out of a sense of duty, but in celebration of the freedom and nobility of this country and those who have bled to make it so. I am honored to stand beside these men and women in any way I can, knowing that while our roles have been different, our fight is the same, and this great country is our shared heritage. I ask each of you to visit www.woundedwarriorproject. com to learn more about their efforts. As your situation allows, I ask that you take the extra step of volunteering your time or donating to their effort. Those who have fought for us, who continue to fight for us, must never be forgotten. Mike Reagan, the elder son of the late President Ronald Reagan, is chairman and president of The Reagan Legacy Foundation (www. reaganlegacyfoundation.org). Look for Mike’s newest book, “Twice Adopted” and other info at www. Reagan.com. E-mail comments to Reagan@caglecartoons.com.

Letters to the Editor Parking courtesy To the editor: In recent months on most Saturdays, I have found myself apologizing to my patrons for the large pickup truck that is usually full of garbage and trash that is parked directly in front of my place of business. Due to its being parked in front of my place of business every Saturday, my patrons often mistake the truck as belonging to me. While they complain about the stench and the flies, I assure each and every one of my regular Saturday patrons that the truck belongs to an employee of the business across the street. This has left many of my regular Saturday patrons with the question of why — with all the parking available in front of the many vacant buildings in the block in which our businesses are located, with denial of coverage because of pre- all the vacant lots in the same block, with all of the existing illness, preventing the closed on Saturday busiloss of coverage because of new illness and protecting Americans nesses and all the available against high out-of-pocket medi- city parking spaces located directly across the street cal costs. from the truck owner’s place Still the big questions like of employment — would whether the final legislation the owner of a downtown will include a “public option” to business allow his employee compete with private insurers and the proposal’s mounting cost to not grant my business the common courtesy and park projections continue to loom. elsewhere? Not directly in At some point, the president front of my store. needs to put some of his politiIs it because I am female? cal muscle behind cost-cutting While I refuse to turn measures, even if it steps on the this common sense questoes of his own political base. Serious attention, for example, tion into a parking turf war, should be paid to a bill proposed God knows we have enough problems with the two-hour by Utah Republican Sen. Bob Bennett and Oregon Democratic limited parking downtown Sen. Ron Wyden that has amaz- during the week as it is, I will say that it is a businessingly strong bipartisan support, despite today’s polarized political to-business courtesy that is practiced by the other atmosphere. businesses located on the It would require almost all corner of Garnett and Orworkers except those in the military or covered by Medicare ange streets. Certainly if the owner of the truck that is to enroll in a private insurance usually full of garbage and plan made available through trash wanted to keep an eye a new state-run pool of private carriers. Premiums for low- and on his truck all day, he could moderate-income families would park directly in front of his be subsidized on a sliding scale, place of employment on his partly through tax incentives. side of the street. This will Pooling health care insurance allow the stench and the options would drive down costs, flies in the bed of his truck its sponsors say. The CBO, for to greet his patrons. As a the most part, agrees. matter of fact, there is even Yet, despite its advantages, a parking space located on it’s a political long shot, precisely the side of his place of embecause it demands almost all ployment, right at the front sides of the debate to give some- door. Why not park there? thing up for long-term benefits. Inquiring minds want to For example, it would end the know. tax exemption for employer-paid Perhaps by doing so this insurance. will allow the parking space But that’s the kind of compro- in front of my business to be mise that has to be made if we’re open to my patrons and also going to end up with a health keep the flies and stench care overhaul, it’s worth the from entering my building. trouble. It’s just common sense, it’s a business-to-business courE-mail Clarence Page at cpage@ tesy, and it’s just the right tribune.com, or write to him c/o thing to do. Tribune Media Services, 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, Abagayle Allegretto, Henderson NY 14207.

Could national health care be President Obama’s Iraq? This is the August of President Obama’s discontent. His proposed health care overhaul is taking a beating in the polls. Town hall meetings have been disrupted by angry voices, only some of whom were paid to be there. As Obama fights to get back in front of a signature issue of his presidency, he should find no comfort in how much his troubles remind one former White House aide of George W. Bush’s biggest overseas headache: Iraq. The first dangerous similarity, former Bush strategist Matthew Dowd observed on ABC’s “This Week,” there is the gathering sense that, “You’ve taken your eye off the ball.” Just as Iraq took Bush’s attention away from Afghanistan, health care seems to have taken Obama’s attention away from the economy. The second similarity Dowd noted is the crumbling argument that “It’s going to pay for itself.” Remember when oil was supposed to pay for toppling Saddam Hussein? In one major health care proposal after another, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office similarly has shot down that idea. Finally, when the public starts to turn on you, you attack the opposition. That certainly sounds familiar. Obama seized on South Carolina Republican Sen. Jim DeMint’s remarks that, “If we’re able to stop Obama on this (health care), it will be his Waterloo, it will break him.” but DeMint was only slightly overstating the truth. Team Obama needs, as Team Bush did, to address its vulnerabilities rather than simply try to shift the conversation. With that in mind, I would add even more ominous Iraq similarities to Dowd’s list. For example, just as Team Bush didn’t send enough troops into Iraq to maintain order, Team Obama was caught off guard by an insurgency of town

hall meeting screamers and a surge of Internet-fed myths and rumors. Bush put too much faith in nonexistent weapons of mass destruction. Obama may have put too much faith in Congress producing legislation before the August recess. Now nervous voters are pelting lawmakers with too many questions Clarence that don’t yet have a clear Page answer. Tribune Media Perhaps Services Obama needs his own version of the military “surge” in Iraq. Team Obama has launched a new Web site to fight unfounded yet potentially damaging charges of “socialized medicine,” “rationed care” and even forced “euthanasia” for the elderly. More than that, Obama needs to deal with the fundamental political question: “Where’s mine?” He’s vowed to address the estimated 40 million who are not insured, rein in skyrocketing costs and offer some form of a public option to compete for our consumer dollars with the private insurance industry. But, with polls showing most of us Americans to be reasonably satisfied with their current insurance, even he admitted recently that he needs to answer the question many of us are raising: “What’s in this for me?” As the president prepared for a new series of town hall meetings on health care this week, he was expected to shift his emphasis from what the reforms mean to the system on the whole to highlighting reforms that are popular with the 85 percent of Americans who already have health insurance. They include ending the

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