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Owner working to improve ‘flophouse’ motel By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer
Police Chief Keith Sidwell told the Clean Up Henderson Committee how badly the America’s Best Value Inn at 200 Parham St. had deteriorated prior to being closed in the aftermath of the June 14 shooting that resulted in the death of a man. “That specific situation was more or less not a motel, but a flophouse,” Sidwell said Wednesday. “And what I mean by that is, you had people living there
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full time and you had people that were coming onto the lot and asking, ‘How much for a room?’” The going price was $30, Sidwell said. “And the person on duty would say, ‘Well, how much you got?’ So, you could get a room for as little as five bucks. Now, you can use your imagination if you will as to what was going on there,” Sidwell said. The motel, which is located just off Interstate 85 and North
shooting, what the motel had been doing was “patchwork” to get the place up to code in time. “And sometimes you have to shut people down to get their attention,” Wilkerson added. Wilkerson said the motel owner is working to bring the property back into code compliance. The matter is set to come up at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday when the Zoning Board of Adjustment
Establishment had deteriorated, then closed after shooting in June Garnett Street, was shut down because of code violations. “There was clearly mold all over the walls,” Sidwell said on Wednesday. “And it had been painted over and it was very difficult to even breathe going through there.” Fire Chief Danny Wilkerson said although the property had been inspected prior to the
Dolly: ‘My Mountains, My Home’
Police search for suspect, 22, in August shooting Henderson Police are trying to serve a firstdegree murder warrant on Shamon Champion, a 22-year-old suspect in the Aug. 23 fatal shooting of Robert Newsome. AP Photo, Michael Patrick/Knoxville News Sentinel The Champion 30-year-old Dolly Parton sings “My Mountains, My Home” during the 75th anniversary rededication Wednesday of the Great victim was pronounced Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, Tenn. At right are governors Beverly Perdue of North Carolina and dead after officers respond- Phil Bredesen of Tennessee. ed to a 911 call shortly before 1 a.m. and found Newsome lying in the roadway at Highland Avenue national park in the counBy DUNCAN MANSFIELD America’s most-visited visited Please see WARRANT, page 3A try with more than 9 million visiAssociated Press Writer park dedicated by FDR, tors annually. President George W. Bush got as far as Knoxville’s GATLINBURG, Tenn. — the only president to call airport a few years ago, but canMemories and Appalachian pride celed a trip into the park because echoed from the summits of the broke into applause. of a storm. Our Hometown . . . . . 2A Great Smoky Mountains National “Wow,” Smokies Superin“I am here today on behalf Park on Wednesday as America’s Business & Farm. . . . 5A of President Barack Obama to most-visited park held a rededica- tendent Dale Ditmanson said, Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . 8A offering a challenge to the Park celebrate Great Smoky Mountains tion to celebrate its 75th anniverService’s 310 other units to “beat Light Side . . . . . . . . . 9A sary. National Park, to honor our anthat!” Sports. . . . . . . . . . 1-4B cestors who left us this treasure, “These are my mountains, my Wednesday marked the 69th and to rededicate an American Comics . . . . . . . . . . . 5B valleys. These are my rivers flowanniverary of Roosevelt’s speech icon for a new century,” U.S. Inteing like a song,” 75th anniversary Classifieds. . . . . . . 6-8B from the same stone stage on rior Secretary Ken Salazar said. ambassador and homegrown su“We must continue to invest in perstar Dolly Parton sang. “These Newfound Gap, built by Civilian Conservation Corps volunteers our parks. We must remain comare my people, my memories. along with many other still-stand- mitted to preserving our nation’s These are my mountains. This is Today ing park structures. FDR’s chair treasured landscapes for future my home.” was placed beside the rostrum. generations,” he said. Some 2,000 park supporters, Cloudy FDR remains the only sitting Every member of the Tennessee guests and former residents gathHigh: 77 president to ever come to the ered atop Newfound Gap on the Low: 57 Please see PARK, page 4A 520,000-acre Smokies, the most Tennessee-North Carolina line
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$70,000 bid for Southerland tract Offer takes the lead for city-owned land By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer
Bullock Addie R. Cash, 81 Clarksville, Va. Raeford M. Newman, 90 Durham Gloria A. Thomas, 53 Henderson Octavia E. Howard, 81 Willie R. Jones, 68 Oxford George P. Duffy, 94
Bier Haus has taken the lead in bidding for the Southerland’s Mill Pond tract in the southeastern part of Vance County by submitting a $70,000 counteroffer. The counteroffer, which was submitted Aug. 28, tops the Aug. 19 counteroffer of $63,500 by Robert Southerland, City Clerk Pam Glover told the Dispatch. Glover said the Obituaries, 4A next step is for a notice to appear in the newspaper to start another 10day deadline for another counteroffer. Paul Harris is a managing member of Bier Haus. Harris is president of the Budweiser distributorship, which is located off
Warrenton Road. Bier Haus, which is a limited liability company, owns the distributorship building. Harris additionally is serving as vice chairman of the newly designed city and Vance County Economic Development Commission. Southerland’s $63,500 counteroffer had surpassed a $55,000 counteroffer by Bier Haus and a $60,000 counteroffer by Elissa Yount. Southerland, a former city councilman whose family once owned the land, made the first offer with a $43,000 bid. Yount, a former city councilwoman, made a counteroffer of $50,000. The city acquired the property in 1952 for $51,000, which prompted a dissent by Councilman Garry Daeke at the July 27 council meeting about the government selling land at $8,000 less than what the city paid more than a half-century ago. The council on July 27 voted 7-1
By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer
for a resolution stating the city’s intent to sell the land. City Attorney John Zollicoffer at the July 27 council meeting said the next person to submit a bid would have to counter with an amount of at least $45,200, which is a staterequired 5 percentincrease plus $50. And Zollicoffer said a counteroffer would have to come within 10 days, along with a $2,200 deposit filed with Glover. The Southerland’s Mill Pond site was a former water supply reservoir for the city, with city-owned land across the road from the pond having once been proposed as a site for a wastewater treatment plant. Henderson’s water supply presently comes from the John H. Kerr Reservoir and Henderson’s water reclamation facility is off N.C. Highway 39 north of Interstate 85.
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School spending restricted
Finance Officer Steven Graham has given a mandate to Vance County Schools employees not to spend more than 50 percent of their 2008-2009 budgets until Oct. 12. That’s when the School Board is expected to adopt the 2009-2010 budget. Graham informed the Finance Committee Wednesday afternoon that he took the measure recently in connection with the school system’s financial crisis. It affects all of the schools and all departments, according to Graham. “Expenditures are to be restricted to only what is absolutely needed to provide direct classroom instruction and to Capital projects ensure the proposed for 10 safety and Vance schools security of Page 7A students, faculty and staff,” he said. “With respect to budget planning for two months out and beyond, schools and departments will work under the assumption that they will be working with a budget that is approximately 20 percent less than the funds that were appropriated to them last fiscal year,” Graham told the committee. “Support services have been hit tremendously with the State budget reduction, and these holes will have to be filled with our federal and local resources,” he added. At a called meeting Monday afternoon, members of the Board of Education learned that they have a shortfall of $4,860,895 in State allotments, compared to those received for 2008-2009. The amount represents a reduction of 9.6 percent. It includes $1,145,863 in allotment money that has to be returned to the State Department of Public Instruction by this Friday. The $1,921,495 in federal stabilization package money just released to Vance County Schools by Gov. Beverly Perdue drops the lost amount of allotment funds to 4.75 percent or $1,793,537. The school system was supposed to have received another $2,034,896 in stimulus funds, but that money was held back, according to Graham.
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meets in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 134 Rose Ave. The motel owner, identified in the city zoning officer’s records as Mahendra Patel of Nanuet, N.Y., is requesting a special use permit because of the property having been closed by the municipal government. Wilkerson on Wednesday told of having entered what had been the motel property manager’s room with City Planning Director Erris Dunston, who was
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Thursday, September 3, 2009
Granville County Schools plans gang awareness event
Mark It Down Today Shriners’ meeting — The Henderson Shrine Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Henderson Masonic Lodge #229, 401 Brodie Road, Henderson. Dinner will be served, followed by the business meeting. Warren Senior Democrats — The Warren County Senior Democrats will meet at 6 p.m. in the Warren County Courthouse law library. Genealogical society — The Granville County Genealogical Society #1746 will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the County Commissioner’s meeting room (new meeting location) on Williamsboro Street. The featured speaker will be John Wilson, who has devoted much time to researching and writing about Granville County since retiring to the Mountain Creek-Cornwall area with his wife, Rose. His third book, Roaming Around Oxford and Its Roots, published just before Christmas last year, will be the topic of his presentation. Monthly meetings are open to the public and visitors are cordially invited to attend. Grants for farmers — There will be a meeting about a new grant opportunity for farmers at 6:30 p.m. in the county commissioners’ meeting room in the Vance County Administrative building (former courthouse), 122 Young St. The meeting will cover eligibility guidelines and application procedures, and is being hosted by the Vance County Extension Center. For more information, call 438-8188 or e-mail paul_mckenzie@ncsu. edu. Registration deadline — Registration is due today for the fall series of “The Incredible Years� parenting program for parents of children two to five years old. Both a daytime and evening series are scheduled to begin mid-September in downtown Henderson. There is no charge. Call Vickie Jones at the Vance County Cooperative Extension, 438-8188, for information. The program focuses on strengthening children’s social skills and school readiness and includes information on setting limits, handling misbehavior and providing positive discipline. The program is funded by Smart Start. Community watch — A community watch meeting will held from 6-7:30 p.m. at New Bethel Church on East Avenue. Prayer vigil — A prayer vigil will be held at 7 p.m. at the daycare lot of Creedmoor Baptist Church, 119 S. Main St., for missing Granville County woman Kelly Currin Morris. Chess Club — The Henderson/Vance Chess Club, affiliated with the U. S. Chess Federation, meets at the First United Methodist Church from 6:30 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). Town hall meeting — Sen. Doug Berger will hold a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. in the Warren County Courthouse, 109 South Main St., Warrenton. The guest speakers will be Adam Linker, N.C. Justice Center’s Health Access Coalition, and Chris Collins and Anne Braswell, both from the N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services.
Friday Boy Scout fundraiser — Boy Scout Troop 620 and the Henderson Panthers AAU Football team will hold a fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Innocents in downtown Henderson. Fish plates and chicken plates will be available for $7 and combination plates for $8. Delivery offered for orders of four plates or more. For more information, contact Joe Brodie at 433-6426. Art event — Art du Jour, 209 E. Nash St. in Louisburg will be hosting Artist of the Month Pat McCracken from 5:30-8:30 p.m. McCracken creates nature-inspired organic creations in pottery. For more information, please call Art du Jour at (919) 496-1650. American Legion — American Legion Post 60 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Legion Hut. All members are requested to attend. Weight loss group — TOWN (Take Off Weight Now), a non-profit weight loss group, will meet at Aycock Recreation Center at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Tennis lessons — Today is the deadline to register for “Swingin’ on the Tennis Courts� with Vance County 4-H. Tennis lessons will be offered on Sept. 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 at Fox Pond Park tennis courts with instructor Hilda Delbridge, coach of many local high school championship teams. Three age groups will be offered for fourth grade through high school. Limit of 12 participants per group. Cost is $5 plus a $2 enrollment fee. Register at the Vance County Cooperative Extension Office, 305 Young St., from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Spaces will be available on a first paid, first served basis. Vance-Granville event — Vance-Granville Community College kicks off its 40th anniversary celebration with a celebration on the college’s main campus in Vance County from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. A reception will be held in the student lounge in Building 2, with a brief rededication in the courtyard at 11:30 a.m. and the opening of VGCC’s Hall of History in Building 8. Littleton Lions fundraiser — The Littleton Lions Club will sponsor its 25th annual Littleton-Lake Gaston Festival today and tomorrow. Today’s activities begin at 5 p.m. The Castaways perform from 7-10 p.m. in the town’s municipal parking lot on S. Main Street/U.S. 158 in downtown Littleton. Activities continue at 10 a.m. tomorrow with a custom car show, arts and crafts vendors and a barbecue cook-off.
Granville County Schools will hold a parent information and discussion forum on Sept. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the auditorium at Northern Granville Middle School. The topic will be gang awareness and speakers will include school administrators, law enforcement officials and community members. The event is open to the public.
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VGCC culinary technology students serve customers at The Vanguard CafĂŠ.
VGCC culinary program opens The Vanguard CafĂŠ in Oxford
The City of Henderson’s Public Works Department will observe the Labor Day holiday on Monday. Household garbage, curbside trash and yard debris usually collected on Mondays will be for Children in Oxford, prepares students picked up on Tuesday. for entry-level professional positions in Recycling usually picked up restaurants, hotels, catering operations, on Mondays will be picked up health-care facilities, schools and other on Tuesday, while Tuesday’s institutions. recycling will be picked up on “The Vanguard CafĂŠ is an opportunity for Wednesday. the culinary students to show off the kitchen and hospitality skills they have been learning in a real public service setting. That’s Marketplace the best way to prepare them for their caCinema reers,â€? said Chef Ross Ragonese, head of the Marketplace Shopping Center VGCC culinary program. “At the same time, 438-9060 the public gets a wonderful opportunity to experience some exquisite classical cuisine, HALLOWEEN 2 (R) MON-THUR: 5:15 & 7:20PM both American and international, and to discover what the ‘buzz’ is about.â€? FINAL DESTINATION (R) For more information and to make resMON-THUR: 5:05 & 7:05PM ervations, call Chef Ross Ragonese at (919) JULIE & JULIA (PG13) 690-0312. MON-THUR: 5:00 & 7:25PM
Students in Vance-Granville Community College’s culinary technology program are now able to learn how to prepare for and serve the public on a regular basis with the opening of The Vanguard CafÊ in Oxford. Working in the cafÊ is a lab requirement for the students and gives them an opportunity to prepare delicious lunches and serve them to the public in a realistic environment. During the fall semester, members of the public can enjoy a buffet lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays: Sept. 10, Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10. Reservations in advance are required. The cost is $8 per person. Cash or checks are accepted. The two-year associate in applied science degree program, based at the Masonic Home
Granville County Habitat for Humanity holds first-ever mortgage burning celebration in August to honor Paula and Lattie and share the good news about the opportunities for affordable home ownership.� On Aug. 29 at the Taylor home in Oxford, NC, a mortgage burning celebration was held in honor of the Taylors and their accomplishment. During the event, Paula Taylor let balloons go up to heaven in honor of her mother, Lattie, who passed away in 2008. Paula’s daughter, Brittany, came home from college to attend the event. Other attendees included Oxford Mayor Al Woodlief, County Commissioner Tony Cozart, Oxford City Manager Mark Donham, other local Habitat for Humanity homeowners and board members. Even Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford wrote a letter to Taylor congratulating her on her huge accomplishment.
For 17 years, Paula Taylor and her mother, Lattie, had been making monthly payments to Granville County Habitat for Humanity for their three-bedroom home that was built in 1992. Now, the mortgage is paid off. This marks the first Granville County Habitat for Humanity homeowner who has paid off a mortgage in full. Taylor’s home was the first home of the eight homes built by the Granville County Habitat for Humanity affiliate since 1992. “This is a monumental event as we celebrate Paula’s journey of paying off her mortgage and owning her home,� said Mark Prokop, executive director. “This is what Habitat is all about — offering opportunities for families to build financial stability and equity through home ownership. In the midst of a record number of foreclosures in this country, we are excited
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And Wilkerson said his response was, “We can’t do that.” Wilkerson said the motel owner told him there were no plans for having persons stay on the second floor of the two-story structure, which he said prompted the question about how persons staying on the first floor would know about a fire on the second floor. “They won’t, until it burns through,” Wilkerson said. Sidwell talked about the motel as part of an update on the local Community Revitalization Initiative, which includes himself, Wilkerson and City Code Compliance Director Corey Williams and the city’s water service, as well as Progress Energy and several internal and external customers. The initiative takes a holistic approach to the entire city “of trying to fix things one piece at a time, if you will,” Sidwell said, citing the initiative’s success in being able to close the America’s Best Value Inn. The June 14 shooting at the motel claimed the life of David Hicks, 22. Three persons are charged with the slaying: Brooks Montel Jones, 19, of South Lynnbank Road in Kittrell; Tevin Lee Daye, 16, of Oakridge Church Road in Kittrell; and Jerrell Wimbush, 19, of McBorne Street.
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MOTEL, from page one taking photographs in preparation for the Board of Adjustment session. And Wilkerson said he was stunned at the sight of the mold in a room of a man who had been living there for some two years. “I mean, I just couldn’t imagine it. The mattress was just almost rotted away,” Wilkerson said. “That’s been a thorn in all of our sides, that place,” Wilkerson said of the motel, noting outer doors were blocked, which is a safety issue. Planning Board member Horace Bullock wanted to know how the motel could have been allowed to degenerate into such conditions. “Well, I mean, if we go in there this July and don’t go back until the next July, a lot can take place, but this was like — it’s been an ongoing problem,” Wilkerson said of the inspections, which he noted happen at least annually. “And I hate to call the place’s name out there, but when it lost the big chain name of motels, it went downhill, I mean, slid downhill,” Wilkerson said, a reference to the motel having once been a Howard Johnson’s. Wilkerson said while he was impressed with the motel’s newly installed fire alarm system, “They only wanted to do the first floor.”
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And this is hardly the first time the motel has been in the news. In December, police conducted a raid that both resulted in the shutdown of a methamphetamine lab that had been operating in the motel and the arrest of an Arkansas man. In July 2007, the motel was evacuated and condemned for code violations after a suspicious mattress blaze broke out in an unoccupied room. The fire resulted in at least $40,000 damage due to heat and smoke. Wilkerson told the Dispatch on Wednesday that the fire was on the second floor and that the room was never repaired. “They boarded it up on the outside,” Wilkerson said, adding that the second floor was closed off, except for the property manager’s room and for a couple of others whom Wilkerson believes were motel workers. Contact the writer at bwest@ hendersondispatch.com.
WARRANT, from page one and Rock Spring Street. Wednesday afternoon, detectives distributed fliers about Champion in the area of the homicide. Newsome, who lived at 715 Highland Ave., was not believed to have been robbed, according to detectives. A press release sent out Wednesday listed Champion’s address as 517 Hatch St. Anyone having information concerning the incident or Champion’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Henderson Police Department at 438-4141, or Crime Stoppers at 492-1925. All tips will be kept confidential. Contact the writer at awheless@hendersondispatch.com.
Correction The headline in a Tuesday story about a shooting off Henderson Street in Oxford should have said two persons, not five, were processed through the Granville County Jail. And the two persons, Pierre Demon Terry and Sharonda Green Fuller, were released on bond.
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PARK, from page one and North Carolina congressional delegation who represents the Smokies attended the ceremony along with Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen and North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue. “My left foot is in North Carolina, my right foot is in Tennessee,” Perdue said. “And the beauty of this place is that when you are here there is no North Carolina or no Tennessee. There is only one gift from God, America’s most precious resource — the Great Smokies National Park.” To applause, she added, “And it is the truth.” Bredesen noted the Smokies’ formation is unique in the park system. The land was purchased with private donations, state funding and pennies collected from children around the country. The Smokies “is a gift of the people to the government, not a gift of the government to people,” he said. “We are the beneficiaries of that forethought.” “As we celebrate a milestone in our park’s history,” Bredesen said, “may today also remind us of the generous spirit and faith in the future that gave it birth and may we be moved to recommit ourselves to that sprit and that faith in all that we do as a nation.” U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., who grew up in the shadow of the Smokies and maintains a home a few miles from the park recalled the progress made since the park’s creation in restoring wildlife and preserving its wide-ranging forests and streams. “What should we hope for as look to the 100th anniversary?” he asked. “I hope that we finish cleaning the air, so that instead of seeing smog we can always see the blue haze about which the Cherokee and Dolly sang so beautifully.” Alexander said, “India has its Taj Mahal. Italy has its art. England has its history. But we have the Great American Outdoors” and the Smokies are perhaps the most notworthy example. U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., had another comparison for the crowd at Newfound Gap. “Make no mistake, you are as close to heaven here as you will ever get on earth,” he said.
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Deaths Raeford M. Newman CLARKSVILLE, Va. — Raeford Macon Newman, 90, husband of Rebecca Kelsey Newman, passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at his home. A native of Vance County, N.C., Raeford was the son of William James and Delia Ann Daniels Newman. A World War II Army veteran, Rae was a graduate of Aycock High School. He worked in Civil Service his entire career, the majority of it as an admeasurer for the Department of Transportation in the Hampton Roads, Va., area. Upon retirement, Rae and Becky moved to Clarksville in 1983, where he joined Clarksville Baptist Church and served as a Sunday school teacher and a deacon. He was a member of the Clarksville Lion’s Club, having recently been honored with lifetime membership. He was active in the local chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and was an avid gardener. In addition to his wife, Becky, of 43 years, Rae is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie N. Wheeler of Youngsville, N.C., Cynthia L. and Ken Gurley of Hernando, Miss., Pamela
Addie R. Cash BULLOCK — Addie Riggins Cash, 81, of 9175 Dave Winston Road, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, at her home. A native of Granville County, she was the widow of Burley Williams Cash and the daughter of the late Cuff and Cornelia Williamson. She was a member of Grassy Creek Baptist Church and retired from Russell Stover Candies. Funeral services will
N. and George Michaels of Virginia Beach; and son, James M. Adams of Savannah, Ga. He is also survived by grandson, Greg Wheeler of Louisburg, N.C.; granddaughter and grandsonin-law, Kristen and Barry Carpenter of Franklinton, N.C.; granddaughters, Glenda Gurley, Lisa Gurley and Amanda Gurley of Hernando, Miss.; and great-grandson, Brayden Carpenter of Franklinton, N.C. Other survivors include twin brother, Raymond F. Newman of Bobbitt, N.C.; and sister, Nannie Mae Edmonds of Norlina, N.C., as well as many nieces and nephews. The family received friends Monday, Aug. 31, from 6-8 p.m. at Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Clarksville Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Randall officiating. Interment followed in the Oakhurst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wclfh.com. Paid Obituary
be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Grassy Creek Baptist Church by the Revs. Johnny Armstrong, Robert Boone and John Yount. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Surviving are her daughter, Ruth Cash Matthews of Stovall; three sons, Jerry W. Cash of Oxford, and twin sons, Thomas L. Cash of Bullock and Tim G. Cash of Oxford; three sisters, Rosa Pearl Hutson of Bullock, Mary Jane Sizemore of Oxford and Lucille Sadler
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of Dinwiddie, Va.; 11 grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Katherine Cash; and two sisters, Annie Weary and Dora Lee Wells. The visitation will be from 7 until 8:30 p.m. today at the Eakes Funeral Home in Oxford and at other times at the home. Arrangements are by Eakes Funeral Home of Oxford.
George P. Duffy OXFORD — George Paul Duffy, 94, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at the V.A. Hospital in Durham. He was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, and his family moved to Massachusetts when he was very young. He was the son of the late Paul Steadman Duffy and Nina Steeves Duffy. He was a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Oxford, where he lived for many years. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He was also the owner of the former Orpheum Theater and the Carolina Theater in Oxford, and was an avid tennis player. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Stephens Episcopal Church by the Rev. James L. Pahl Jr. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery with Military Rites. Surviving are a son, G. Paul Duffy Jr. of Rocky Mount; a sister, Mary Emma Weir of Holden, Mass.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Catherine Witten Duffy Gambill; and wife, Helen
Rose Duffy. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Friday from 1 until 1:45 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to DAV-Schackner WhitleyChapter #21, P.O. Box 216, Durham, N.C. 27707. Arrangements are by Gentry-Newell and Vaughan Funeral Home of Oxford.
Octavia E. Howard HENDERSON — Octavia Ellis Howard, 81, of 614 Powell St., died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 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.
Willie R. Jones HENDERSON — Willie Roy “Scutt” Jones, 68, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Duke Medical Center in Durham. He was born in Franklin County and was the son of the late Walter and Pidie Jones. At an early age, he joined the Sandy Grove Baptist Church serving as a faithful member and deacon. In 1999, he cofounded the Fellowship Baptist Church where he was a faithful member until 2008 when he rejoined the St. James Missionary Baptist Church where he served until death. He had many talents, including playing guitar with James Martin and the Harmonettes. He was also
a professional pipelayer for 43 years. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Alice Taylor Jones; a son, Willie R. Jones II; three grandchildren; four brothers, James Jones of Warrenton, Walter Jones Jr. and Wilbert Jones, both of Henderson, and Samuel Jones of Rahway, N.J.; and three sisters, Vertile Jones of Newark, N.J., Dorothy Kearney of Pennsauken, N.J., and Josilene Tulier of Brooklyn, N.Y. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at New Life Church of God in Christ, U.S. Highway 158 Business. The Rev. William H. Clayton will officiate, assisted by the Revs. Joann Allen and John Richardson. Interment will follow in the Saint James Baptist Church cemetery. The body will be on view at the church from noon until the hour of the service. The family will receive friends at 47 Loblolly Lane, Henderson, and the viewing will be Friday from 2 until 8 p.m. at E.C. Terry’s Funeral Service Chapel. Floralbearers will be nieces and family friends. Pallbearers will be nephews and family friends and honorary pallbearers will be deacons of St. James Church. Arrangements are by E.C. Terry’s Funeral and Cremation services.
Gloria A. Thomas DURHAM — Gloria Allgood Thomas, 53, of Durham, formerly of Warren County, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at her residence. Funeral services are incomplete at this time, but will be announced later by Boyd’s Funeral Service of Warrenton.
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Collins, who has led numerous seminars at VGCC, said that the focus would be on creating the type of workday that participants want — typically one in which they meet priorities, work effectively with others, and lead a balanced life. Program topics will include setting and tracking priorities; time lines and deadlines; crisis and conflict; and “the information avalanche” and how to outrun it. “The Best Small Business
to Start Right Now” will be held from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the same location. In the seminar, participants will study the 50 types of fast-growing business ideas and will be provided a plan on how to pick the type of business that is right for them, whether it is in the service, retail, manufacturing or direct marketing sector. Collins, who has a bachelor’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and a master’s degree from Duke
University, will lead the seminar. He will give participants five easy-to-use steps for starting a business as well as clues to understanding how a small business works and becomes more profitable. VGCC Small Business Center Director Diane Finch advised that space is limited for the seminars. To reserve a seat, register by calling the Small Business Center at (252) 738-3275 or 738-3240.
Perdue taking trip to China, Japan in October RALEIGH (AP) — Gov. Beverly Perdue will lead an international trade mission to China and Japan next month in hopes of boosting commerce between North Carolina and Asia.
A state Commerce Department spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday that Perdue, Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco and others would be making the trip.
More details were to be released later Wednesday. WRAL-TV in Raleigh said Perdue would be the first sitting North Carolina governor visit China in an official capacity.
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler headed a delegation that went to China last month to find more markets for crops of North Carolina farmers.
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Thursday, September 3, 2009
Arson at Granville farm probed; 10 capital outlay projects damaged estimated at $750,000 proposed for Vance schools By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer
WILBOURNS — A fire that resulted in at least $750,000 in damage to a Granville County man’s barn and property is beinginvestigated as arson. Sheriff Brin Wilkins said the State Bureau Investigation (SBI) believes the fire on the farmland of James Faucette, 62, was “possibly set.” And according to the sheriff’s incident report, $24,200 worth of property was stolen. Missing are: • A Polaris four-wheel all-terrain vehicle valued at $8,000. • A Featherlite sevenby-18 car hauler valued at $5,000. • A Manco four-wheel all-terrain vehicle valued at $3,500. • A Honda generator valued at $2,700. • A John Deere lawn tractor valued at $2,000. • A Porta Cable air compressor valued at $1,200. • A Browning 30-06 rifle valued at $1,200. • A pump shotgun valued at $600. The fire happened on Aug. 19 off Lonnie Harris Road in the far rural
northwestern part of the county and near the North Carolina-Virginia border. Firefighters from Cornwall and Virgilina, Va., responded. The sheriff’s incident report said the damage to the barn was $750,000 pending a complete inventory of the property. Three vehicles and two all-terrain vehicles were destroyed because they were in the barn at the time of the fire, County Fire Marshall Doug Logan said. Anyone with any information is urged to phone the Sheriff’s Department at (919) 693-3213, go to the department at 143 Williamsboro St. in Oxford or approach the nearest law enforcement officer. This is not the first time Faucette has been victimized. During the Jan. 20 County Commission meeting, Faucette told of his having to deal with one cow dead and another wounded after both were shot. Wilkins said there is no proof of any connection between the fire and what happened to Faucette’s two cows.
Faucette’s Jan. 20 statement came in the midst of back-and-forth resulting from a Jan. 5 speech by landowner Lee Brantley, who called for the county to craft regulations to keep other hunters and other hunting clubs off his and his fellow residents’ properties. The commission on March 16 unanimously approved measures giving then-Sheriff David Smith more power to deal with complaints by landowners about intruding hunters and dogs. Contact the writer at bwest@ hendersondispatch.com.
By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer
The Vance County Board of Education’s Finance Committee approved Wednesday using $47,721 in State ADM (Corporate Tax) funds for capital outlay projects for 10 schools. Also necessary will be a 25 percent local match amounting to $15,907 in county appropriations. The total comes to $63,628. If the School Board, which meets Sept. 14, agrees with the committee’s recommendation, the final say has to come from the Board of Commissioners.
The proposed schools, projects and costs are: • Aycock Elementary — Removal of carpet and installation of tile in selected classrooms for $8,000. • Dabney Elementary — Replacement of an air-conditioning unit for $12,000. • Eaton-Johnson Middle — Replacement of 10-ton heat pump condensing unit in E-Suite for $8,600. • Henderson Middle — Replacement of four heaters in gymnasium for $12,000. • E.O. Young Elementary — Covering of all exterior boxing/facia and installation of gutters for $5,578. • New Hope Elementary
— Painting of all exterior doors and window frames for $5,950. • Pinkston Street Elementary — Pressure washing/painting of steel beams below building soffit for $3,000. • E.M. Rollins Elementary — Repair damaged building walkway for $2,800. • Western Vance High — Installation of tile and under-layment in Rooms 102 and 208 for $2,500. • Zeb Vance Elementary — Replacement of five water coolers throughout the building for $3,200. Contact the writer at awheless@hendersondispatch.com.
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Man arrested twice in week for felonies By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer
On two occasions within the last week, investigators with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office placed numerous felony charges against Rodney Blake Creech. The 35-year-old defendant — who lives at 275 Stewart Rd., Lot 14 in Henderson — was arrested Aug. 27 on charges of: • Three counts of felony breaking and/or entering. • Three counts of felony larceny. • Three counts of felony possession of stolen goods. • Misdemeanor property damage. A search warrant was conducted on Creech’s residence and the vehicle he was operating when taken into custody. About $5,000 worth of stolen goods were recovered. Bond was set at $105,000. On Aug. 31, Sheriff Peter White said, Creech was served with additional warrants due to his involvement in “multiple breaking-and-enterings” throughout Vance County in the past several months. Those charges were: • Five counts of felony breaking and/or entering. • Five counts of felony larceny. • Five counts of felony possession of stolen goods. • Four counts of misdemeanor property damage. • Two counts of felony obtaining property by false pretense from Wake County. • Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. An additional bond of $165,000 was set. More arrests are expected, according to White.
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Daily Meditation Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:3-6
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Mistakes, we’ve made a few How best to deal with someone who has a complaint? That’s a question so difficult that entire customer service seminars are built around addressing it. And usually offer a bunch of one-size-fits-all information that really falls short of addressing every — sometimes even most — person with an issue who walks through the door. This topic comes to mind after we made a couple of mistakes in Tuesday’s paper. In one case, a story “promo” at the top of Page 1A listed the wrong page on which to find the story. That happened because the editor decided at the last minute to promote a different story to readers and forgot to change the page number beneath. Argh. And in the sports section, for the first time in literally we don’t know how long, a story that started on Page 1B, didn’t end inside as it was supposed to. That’s just an oversight; not making sure every story you started, has an end elsewhere. It’s a mistake that most newspaper page designers will experience in their lifetimes, and one that makes them cringe because of its simplicity. And we’re sorry. We wish mistakes never happened, but we know that sometimes they will, because unless something’s changed since the last time we checked, we’re human beings and God has yet to make a perfect one. In this newsroom, we like to offer explanations for mistakes. We want a customer who complains to know how the error was made, because it shows that we’ve thought it through and can try to use that knowledge in the future to avoid a repetitive error. And, though it frustrates some complainers, the editor here sticks up for his employees, especially when someone who does a very good job 99.9999 percent of the time slips up that .0001 percent and is accused of being an outright incompetent. It’s particularly hard to know how to deal with an individual reader’s complaint. If we respond, we’re accused of making alibis or denying responsibility. Sometimes we’re even told by the complainer not to respond, only to listen to their gripes or read their e-mailed criticisms and let them move on. Then again, if we don’t answer an email in particular, we might be asked by a different sort of reader why we’re so lax in our jobs that we don’t even respond to complaints. This, then, is our mantra. Mistakes, we sometimes make. Explanations, we usually offer. Excuses, sometimes we’re accused of them. Tact, it’s often in short supply outside.
Quotable “Every time I come here, I get so supercharged with energy I truly believe that Israel is the energy center of the world. And I also believe that if we can all live together in harmony in this place, then we can live in peace all over the world.” — Madonna, addressing the crowd midway through her concert in Israel.
Watching President Obama’s poll numbers slide in recent weeks takes me back to the worst moments of the presidential campaign. I’m not thinking of Obama’s presidential campaign. I’m thinking five years ago to Sen. John Kerry’s losing campaign. And I am wondering, as I did with Kerry, why didn’t Obama see it coming? An ad campaign by Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, backed by some deep-pocket donors, torpedoed Kerry’s strongest personal selling point in the Massachusetts Democrat’s presidential quest, his heroic Vietnam record. By the time he responded to the charges, valuable weeks of momentum were lost. Obama’s fast-response strategy avoided that sort of trap when the mud came flying against him last year. But what happened to that well-oiled machine when the August protests erupted against his health care proposals at congressional town halls this year? Where are the excited youngsters who dropped their video games, got off the couch and turned out en masse for Obama last year? Hah! Young folks aren’t turned on by health care. They don’t think they’ll ever get sick. Instead, lots of us older folks turned out. They included seniors over age 65 who are
on Medicare and not likely to be affected by the new proposals. You may remember that seniors also weren’t supposed to be affected by President Bush’s Social Security reform proposals, but that didn’t stop Clarence them from turning out Page in protest. Tribune Media The more Services speeches Bush gave around the country, the more opposition he faced until the proposal died. Obama faces a similar predicament as his poll numbers have plummeted from their recordsetting highs with record-setting speed. Tuesday the president hit his lowest approval yet during his young term in office — 45 percent of voters in a daily Rasmussen Reports tracking poll said they approve of the President’s performance. Fifty-three percent disapproved. Although more than four out of five Democrats approve, and the same percentage of Republicans disapprove, Obama’s biggest headache is with self-described independents. Sixty-six percent of them disapprove. Granted, Rasmussen is just
one poll, and daily tracking polls are by nature very changeable. But other major pollsters have found similar trends. Besides, Rasmussen’s poll focuses on “likely voters.” Most others look at a sample of “all adults,” which tends to give Obama a larger percentage, but not of the people who are likely to be deciding his reelection chances. Why the slide? Let me count the ways: Economic recovery appears to be happening, but not by much. Wall Street is a leading indicator, but jobs are a lagging indicator. At this rate, economists say, it could be months before we see an upturn in jobs, despite promising news from Wall Street, and no one can say how many months. His stimulus package? Same problem. Economic experts say it has softened the impact of the recession and begun to create some jobs, but not as many as the economy has lost. Bad recent news from Afghanistan has caused Obama trouble, especially on his left, as his advisors call for more troops without providing much of an exit strategy. But Obama’s slide appears to have come mostly because of mixed signals from the White House as to how closely Obama will stick to a public option to compete with private insurers in his final proposals. His plan also has been hurt
by the lack of a clear argument as to what his proposal means for those of us who already have health care. It is heartwarming to hear him argue belatedly that health care is a moral issue. But the biggest motivator in politics is a very practical question: Where’s mine? Sure, our health care system is broken, but Obama needs to answer those nervous swing voters who wonder, as an old Johnnie Taylor tune goes, whether “it’s cheaper to keep her.” Without strong leadership from the White House, the Senate has been casting about for alternatives to a public option such as a national system of nonprofit co-ops run by the insured instead of the government. But no one is quite sure of what that might look like on a national scale. As Susan Dentzer, editor of the Health Affairs journal, recently put it, “The main definition of a co-op at the moment seems to be that it’s not a public plan and it’s not private health insurance. It’s a Goldilocks — ‘something in-between.’” Obama continues to display his famous cool, but a raucous autumn lies ahead. It’s not hard to see that coming. E-mail Clarence Page at cpage@ tribune.com, or write to him c/o Tribune Media Services, 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207.
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Prescription to save ObamaCare: A big, healthy dose of better BS It’s not that Americans mind being BS-ed. It’s that we get agitated if sufficient effort is not put into the spinning of the yarn. BS-ing has a long history in America. In our earlier years, the tall tale became an American art form. The colorful characters who tamed the frontier loved to sit around campfires swapping wildly exaggerated stories about America and American heroes. They told tales about lands so fertile they produced watermelons as big as houses. They talked about people, such as John Henry, Daniel Boone and Johnny Appleseed, who achieved super-human feats. We’ve had our share of snake-oil salesmen and flimflam artists over the years. These scoundrels weren’t judged on the rightness or wrongness of their scams so much as the skill with which they practiced their craft. We often went along with their BS because it made us feel good to hope their BS was true. I was first introduced to the art of BS-ing as a kid growing up in the ‘70s. On the weekends, after a day of working hard in the yard, our fathers would sit on the back porch together enjoying a couple of Pabst Blue Ribbons. They’d swap stories of every kind. “That catfish was as big as a VW bug and I was just getting it into the boat when ...” Cable television kicked BS into high gear in America. With so many channels competing for our attention, the news shows have gotten ever more sensationalistic. They’ll air most anything that causes
us to tune in. A few summers back, there were several news reports about shark attacks at popular beach spots. It would turn out that that particular summer had fewer attacks than a normal summer. Which brings us to politics. BS-ing Tom and politics have always Purcell been close Distributed by cousins in Cagle Cartoons America. The politicians have always told us yarns and we’ve always hoped they were telling the truth. We love to vote for the guy who promises us lots more government goodies and lower taxes — even though we know we’ll end up with lots more government debt and higher taxes. Most Americans were on board when LBJ told us he was going to spend tax dough to eradicate poverty in America. We ended up spending billions only to get more poverty. Now President Obama is telling us he can expand health insurance to cover everyone and improve quality for everyone and produce efficiencies that will reduce costs for everyone. But we’re not biting on this tall tale. We are suffering BS fatigue. It’s true that if anyone can spin a yarn, Obama can. He enthralled millions during the
campaign. He convinced many he was a centrist who would reach across the aisle — that he was a nimble thinker who was going to bring a fresh problem-solving approach to Washington. It took him only a couple of weeks to reveal that he was nothing like the wonderful candidate he portrayed himself to be — that he is, in fact, an oldstyle, big-spending Democrat who is trying to ram through old ideas that America rejected 30 or more years ago. Though Obama’s greater sin is this: His health-care yarn isn’t very good. His story is all over the place. His plot is weak and lazy. Nobody can figure out what the story is about or where it is headed. Sure, he’s got some crowdpleasing items in there — that the rich will pay for everything and everyone else will remain unaffected — but mostly, his yarn is so weak that we see right through it. We sense Obama is just telling us what he thinks we want to hear. We worry that what he really hopes to do is plant a seed that will one day blossom into a single-payer, government-run system. As I said, it’s not that Americans mind being BS-ed. It’s that we get agitated if sufficient effort is not put into the spinning of the yarn. Tom Purcell, a humor columnist for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons newspaper syndicate. Visit Tom on the web at www.TomPurcell.com or e-mail him at Purcell@caglecartoons.com.
This is being written because I myself know how it feels to be judged. When a person is in the newspaper with criminal charges, people look at it and say “yep, guilty.” They don’t care about evidence or facts. We can all say they are innocent until proven otherwise, right? But is that true? I don’t think so, and previous letters suggest that other people agree. It’s just not fair to be judged, but sometimes that tends to happen in life. People get judged by associations, skin color or even by a few words in a newspaper. Nobody knows all the facts, but many judged. Nobody seems to care when a man is trying to do right, but the first time they mess up they are labeled. We give labels to people we don’t even know. That’s wrong and it’s a shame. Why don’t people reach out to these people … and give them guidance? Why do we insist on kicking and hurting a man that’s already down? … Sometimes mistakes are made and people get hurt. But labeling and judging does not help. Would there even be problems between each other if we all helped each other? What about having a town group for kids, young adults and people with troubles. A place where someone can go for inspiration, advice, motivation and help; because, regardless of who you are, we all have flaws. … If you are one to judge the next man for his mistakes maybe you should look at yourself in the mirror. … Is it right to hold grudges and not forgive? … Why not help and be a person of honor and try to reach out to these people? Our people. Judging doesn’t solve anything. What if it was your kid, your brother or your friend? Would you judge them or would you be there to support and love them? Prison and jail aren’t always the answer. It’s on us to help one another and get back on track to the right path. I hope we realize that life is not always what it seems. Will you judge because of a person’s skin color? Dress code or color association? Or will you try to reach out and understand that person’s situation and why? In God we trust, right? Well let’s start with ourselves. Adonious Hawkins, Henderson
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News From The Light Side THURSDAY Morning / Early Afternoon 9/3/09
On this date: In 1189, England’s King Richard I (the Lion-Hearted) was crowned in Westminster Abbey. In 1609, English explorer Henry Hudson and his crew aboard the Half Moon entered present-day New York Harbor and began sailing up the river that now bears his name. (They reached presentday Albany before turning back.) In 1783, representatives of the United States and Great Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the Revolutionary War. In 1951, the television soap opera “Search for Tomorrow” made its debut on CBS. (It ran on CBS until 1982, when it moved to NBC until its final episode, which aired in December 1986.) In 1967, motorists in Sweden began driving on the right-hand side of the road instead of the left.
One year ago: Thousands of New Orleans residents who had fled Hurricane Gustav forced the city to reluctantly open its doors, while President George W. Bush returned to the scene to show that the government had turned a corner since its bungled response to Katrina. Today’s Birthdays: Actress Helen Wagner (“As the World Turns”) is 91. “Beetle Bailey” cartoonist Mort Walker is 86. Actress Anne Jackson is 83. Actress Eileen Brennan is 77. Country singer Tompall Glaser is 76. Actress Pauline Collins is 69. Rock singer-musician Al Jardine is 67. Actress Valerie Perrine is 66. Rock musician Donald Brewer (Grand Funk Railroad) is 61. Rock guitarist Steve Jones (The Sex Pistols) is 54. Actor Steve Schirripa is 52. Rock singer-musician Todd Lewis is 44. Actor Charlie Sheen is 44. Baseball All-Star Luis Gonzalez is 42. Singer Jennifer Paige is 36. Actress Ashley Jones is 33. NFL player Casey Hampton is 32. Actress Nichole Hiltz is 31.
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Today’s Highlight: On Sept. 3, 1939, Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand declared war on Germany, two days after the Nazi invasion of Poland. A German U-boat torpedoed and sank the Montrealbound British liner SS Athenia some 250 miles off the Irish coast, killing more than 100 people, including 28 Americans, out of the 1,400 or so on board. President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered a radio address in which he said the U.S. was preparing a proclamation of neutrality in the European conflict.
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made some great friends and had some great times. Abby, why do you think younger men are attracted to older women? I’m not exceptionally pretty nor do I have a great body, but I am a caring, fun person who loves music and dancing. Do you think you could poll your readers and get some feedback from men who date older women as to why they do? — “COUGAR” IN NEW YORK DEAR “COUGAR”: Lord, I hate that word because it implies (to me) that the older woman is somehow predatory, and the men who find her attractive are helpless prey. If I were to hazard a guess, I’d say it’s because many older women are independent, self-confident, worldly and not looking for commitment. Those qualities can be very attractive if a man isn’t looking for commitment either. Men, I’ll be interested in your comments. DEAR ABBY: I have just learned that my husband has lung cancer. He has known for almost a year and decided to keep it to himself. We have been separated for a while, and he lives in another town nearby. We have two children -- both in their teens. I am the only person who knows about his illness. He has decided not to follow his doctors’ advice and is using an alternative treatment. I love him dearly, and I think he should tell the kids. He refuses. Don’t you think they have a right to know? Please help me! — CARRYING A HEAVY BURDEN DEAR CARRYING: Your children should definitely know, and the person who should give them that information is their father. People often take for granted that their time with the DEAR ABBY: I am a people they love is infinite, 59-year-old woman who has been dating men in their 40s. and your children are no exception. If their father’s time At first, I refused because I is limited, they might want thought they were too young will fillas much of it as they spend for me and people might client to can with him — and your laugh. Since then, I have husband should allow them decided that as long as they to do it. The memories they know from the beginning that I’m not looking for a seri- make during this precious time may be all they have of ous committed relationship, their father. I’d be happy to go out. I have DEAR ABBY: My older sister does not pick up her phone unless her boyfriend calls. They have a system worked out to let her know when it’s him. She has an answering machine, but its message limit is always full. She has told everyone that, in case of emergency, they should contact her neighbors, her employer, the police, or — if she is camping — the campground police. Since when is it the responsibility of others to take and deliver messages for her when she makes herself unavailable? What makes it worse is she has a quadriplegic son in frail Dear health who lives on his Abby own with a Universal Press caregiver. Syndicate Although my sister makes medical decisions for him, the caregiver is never certain whether Sis can be reached if needed. Abby, how do you handle such a person? — DISGUSTED IN UTAH DEAR DISGUSTED: Your sister is sending a strong message that she doesn’t want to be disturbed, nor does she want any real contact with you. I’d “handle it” by taking a giant step back emotionally and contacting her only in case of emergency, in the manner she has requested. The caregiver is another matter. Because of the son’s frail health, the caregiver should be able to speak directly to your sister in the event that an emergency should arise that requires an immediate medical intervention.
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RALEIGH — North Carolina State couldn’t have asked for a better way to start the season. First, there’s the chance to showcase the program and allconference quarterback Russell Wilson to a national TV audience. Then there’s the opponent: Steve Spurrier and South Carolina, the same team that shut out the Wolfpack to open last season. “It’s the buzz around town
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an indication of where we are as a program.” That could be said for both teams. The Wolfpack have twice managed to overcome terrible starts to the season under O’Brien to get back into bowl South Carolina at N.C. State contention,NORTH including last year’s SOUTH CAROLINA VANDERBILT NORTH CAROLINA STATE CAROLINA 7 p.m. on ESPN four-game winning streak to end the year that put N.C. State in <AP> FBC ACC HELMETS LOGO 082107: Football right now, to beforonthetelevision the Papajohns.com Bowl. helmets Atlantic Coast conference; with related Staff; ETA 8 p.m. <AP> and knowstories; you’re the first game The Gamecocks, meanwhile, that everybody’s going to be are starting their fifth season watching,” Wolfpack coach Tom under Spurrier but are coming O’Brien said. “It’s going to be a off a 7-6 finish that ended with special treat ... (and) going to be three straight losses — all by
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lopsided margins. team as the season progressed.” In last year’s meeting, the Indeed, both teams headed in Gamecocks led just 3-0 at halfdifferent directions following last time before scoring on their last year’s matchup. The Wolfpack four possessions to take a 34-0 lost four of six before rallying bevictory in Columbia. This time, hind Wilson, who left the opener the Wolfpack are favored. with a concussion but went on to “That definitely doesn’t bother become the first freshman voted AUBURN WAKE FOREST ALABAMA VIRGINIA me,” Spurrier said. “I’ve played all-Atlantic Coast Conference as the underdog times. I for use first-team quarterback. These logosmany are provided to you in an editorial news context only. Other uses, including as a linking or in his an advertising promotional just want our players to device knowon a Web site, With mobilityorand mis- piece, may this entity’s trademark or other intellectual property rights, and may violate your this is a violate very good team we’re take-free play — he has gone a agreement with AP. playing. Sometimes people have school-record 249 passes without a tendency to go by last year’s throwing an interception — he’s game when really you can’t. N.C. Please see KICKOFF, page 2B State became a much better
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Kerr-Vance’s varsity volleyball team was defeated by Franklin Academy in three sets (25-21, 25-15, 26-24) Wednesday. “We should have played better than we did,” said KVA coach Paul Ross. “We just didn’t have any effort.” Megan Burrows had seven kills and four blocks. Jesse Edwards tallied four kills and a block, and Morgan Lloyd had 16 digs. The Spartans (4-2) play at The O’Neal School in Southern Pines Tuesday.
Bulls blast Charlotte, 9-0 Special to the Dispatch
FORT MILL, S.C. — Chris Richard had four hits and four RBI on Wednesday, as he and Desmond Jennings led Durham one step closer to a playoff spot with a 9-0 victory over Charlotte. Richard's two-run single in the first inning came one pitch after Jennings and Matt Joyce had executed a double steal of second and third against Jack Egbert (6-10). Jennings reached base five times, and went 2-for3 with three runs scored, and added an RBI triple and a solo homer, his third in Triple-A. Durham scored in six of its first at-bats, and that was more than enough for the Bulls pitching staff. Jason Cromer (7-3) went six shutout innings. Julio DePaula put up zeros in the seventh and eighth, and Winston Abreu followed by fanning the side in the ninth. The Bulls (79-60) now have a magic number of two over Syracuse to clinch a playoff spot with five games left the regular season. Durham moved a game ahead of Gwinnett in the South Division after the Braves lost 8-1 at Norfolk.
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Webb’s Nicole Powell spikes the ball over Warren County’s Megan Garrett during the second game of the Warriors’ 3-0 win over the Eagles Wednesday night. To view or purchase photos, visit us on the Web at www.hendersondispatch.com.
Warriors stymie Eagles in three By ERIC S. ROBINSON Dispatch Sports Editor
OXFORD — Warren County made it closer as the match progressed, but still proved no match for J.F. Webb Wednesday in the Warriors’ three-set win. Webb got off to a quick start with a dominating 25-6 win in set one, and won the next two 25-11 and 25-15. “We started improving as the games went on,” said Eagles coach Wanda Thompson. “We still have a long way to go.” It was the second win over
the Eagles in the last six days. The Warriors won in three sets in Warrenton last Thursday, Aug. 27. “Last game, they really killed us on tips, dinks, so forth. Our coverage of that was better this game, but we’re still making quite a few unforced errors,” said Thompson. With the win, Webb improves to 2-3 on the season under new coach Rheta Burton. “I thought we played pretty well, obviously there are still a few things we need to work on,” said Burton. Burton said Webb needs to improve their coverage, getting
tips and their transitions. Webb is also adjusting to the loss of senior setter Hailey Mize. The standout Dispatch All-Area starter from last season will likely be out for the season due to a shoulder injury. The Warriors will be relying on Kelly Newton and Ashton Allen at setter in the place of Mize. Burton said her team is coping well with lots of new changes — a new coach, Mize’s injury, and the graduation of some key players from last
CHARLOTTE — Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson moved quickly to replace his son as team president Wednesday, hiring Texas Christian University athletic director Danny Morrison. A day after the surprising resignations of Mark Richardson and his brother, Jon, who ran Bank of America Stadium, their 73-year-old father gave a major front office job to Morrison someone outside the family for the first time in a decade. As Richardson continues to recover from a February heart transplant, Morrison, a longtime Richardson associate, will take over the team’s dayto-day business operations. He said he’ll begin his new job by the end of the month. The 55-year-old Morrison’s first involvement with the Panthers came in the team’s first season in 1995, when he was AD at Wofford College, Richardson’s alma mater and the site of Carolina’s training camp. Morrison later became commissioner of the Southern Conference before going to TCU in 2005. “We are very familiar with Danny and he is very familiar with our organization,” Richardson said in a statement. “He has been successful as a college administrator and commissioner and brings a business expertise and sense of community that fits the position perfectly.” The rapid moves comes as Richardson has regained an active role after months of reduced activity due to congestive heart failure, then recovery from the transplant
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Former Warren County head coach John Moseley watches action from his team's bench during their loss to Canton Pisgah in the NCHSAA 2A state championship in this March 2005 file photo. Moseley is now an assistant coach for the men's basketball team at East Carolina University.
GREENVILLE — East Carolina graduate John Moseley, who spent last season as the program’s director of basketball operations, has been promoted to assistant coach announced Pirate head coach Mack McCarthy on Friday. Moseley coached the Warren County Eagles to the Class 2A state championship game in 2005 — his first year at the helm. The Eagles finished 2210 that year after starting the season 2-5. Warren
County went on to win 12 of their next 13 games and took second in the Northern Carolina Conference. The Eagles lost 66-41 against Canton Pisgah, which finished the season unbeaten with an average margin of victory of 26 points. “I am very pleased to announce that John Moseley will be elevated to assistant basketball coach from the director of basketball operations position,” McCarthy said. “John brings a great deal of experience to our staff from being in Division
I at Delaware, Wright State and Winston-Salem State. His experience as a high school coach in the state gives him valuable contacts as well. “He did a great job for us in his previous position, and John has been a loyal, passionate Pirate alumnus. We are very fortunate to have someone of his caliber already on our staff and ready to step into this position. He will do a great job of helping to move Pirate Basketball forward.” Moseley came to ECU in 2008 after spending
one season as an assistant coach at Winston-Salem State. Moseley spent the previous year at Wright State under coach Brad Brownell and helped the Raiders to the Horizon League Tournament championship and share of the regular-season title. He also spent two seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Delaware. Moseley earned his bachelor’s degree from ECU in 1998 and a master’s degree a year later. Source: ECUPirates.com.
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Two-minute drill NCAA clears Alabama’s Jones, Ingram to play Local Sports YMCA fall soccer begins in September The fall youth soccer season for the Henderson Family YMCA will begin on Sept. 12 and last until Oct. 31. Games will be played on Saturday mornings. The cost to participate is $25 for members, and $40 for non-members. Registration by Sept. 9 avoids a $10 late fee. Coaches will receive a discount.
College Football Little Caesars Pizza new bowl sponsor DETROIT (AP) — The Motor City Bowl was rechristened Wednesday as the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, with the Detroit-based pizza chain stepping up to sponsor the college football bowl game as two of the region’s beleaguered automakers step down. “What can go better with football than pizza?” said Little Caesars Enterprises Inc. president David Scrivano at a news conference Wednesday unveiling the title sponsorship and name change. The bowl began at the Pontiac Silverdome in 1997 and, since 2002, has been played at Detroit’s Ford Field. It tries to pit a team from the Mid-American Conference against a team from the Big Ten and has a television contract with ESPN through the 2014 season. This year’s game will be played Dec. 26 at Ford Field.
NFL Broncos coach: No trade talks over Marshall ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Moving to quell rumors, Denver coach Josh McDaniels said Wednesday the team had not held any talks involving a trade of suspended Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall. “We’re looking forward to having Brandon back on Sept. 6 and starting our preparations for Cincinnati with him,” McDaniels said. “There’s no discussions whatsoever taking place between the Denver Broncos and any team in the NFL regarding Brandon Marshall.” There were reports the New York Jets would be interested in trading for him. McDaniels suspended Marshall for the rest of the preseason last Friday for detrimental conduct stemming for insubordinate actions during a practice. Marshall, who has participated in only a handful of practices during the offseason, has clashed with the organization since the team rebuffed his overtures for a new contract and did not act on his request for a trade.
CFL team says it’s not signing Pacman WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Adam “Pacman” Jones won’t be playing for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after all. The CFL team announced Wednesday it has ended its pursuit of the controversial ex-NFL cornerback, one day after multiple reports said Jones would play for the team. “It is unfortunate that this situation became public; however, our position has remained consistent,” Blue Bombers coach Mike Kelly said in a statement. “We will pursue athletes that we believe will contribute to our organization on and off the field. “We have completed our assessment and due diligence and at this time we will not be pursuing the services of Adam Jones.”
Local Preps Thursday, Sept. 3 Cross Country n Granville Central at J.F. Webb 4:30 p.m. n Kerr-Vance at Caldwell Academy 4:30 p.m.
n Cape
Soccer n Cape Fear Christian at Crossroads Christian 4 p.m. n North Raleigh Christian at Kerr-Vance 5:30 p.m. n Garman Cup (Franklinton) Northern Vance vs. Durham School of Arts 5 p.m.
n J.F.
Tennis n Roanoke Rapids at Southern Vance 4 p.m. n Person County at J.F. Webb 4 p.m.
n St.
Volleyball-HS n Norlina Christian at Victory Christian 4 p.m.
Fear Christian at Crossroads Christian 5:45 p.m. n Erwin Triton at J.F. Webb 6 p.m. JV Football Webb at South Granville 6 p.m. n Northern Vance at Warren County 7 p.m. JV Soccer Raleigh Christian at Kerr-Vance 4 p.m.
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JV Tennis Mary’s at Kerr-Vance 4 p.m.
JV Volleyball-HS Fear Christian at Crossroads Christian 4:30 p.m. n Erwin Triton at J.F. Webb 5 p.m. n Cape
Sports on TV Thursday, Sept. 3 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 7 p.m. n ESPN — South Carolina at N.C. State 10:15 p.m. n ESPN — Oregon at Boise St. GOLF 9:30 a.m. n TGC — European PGA Tour, European Masters, first round, at Crans-sur-Sierre, Switzerland
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 2:10 p.m. n WGN — Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs TENNIS 1 p.m. n ESPN2 — U.S. Open, second round, at New York 7 p.m. ESPN2 — U.S. Open, second round, at New York
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — No. 5 Alabama will have two of its key offensive players for the opener Saturday night against No. 7 Virginia Tech. The NCAA reinstated receiver Julio Jones and tailback Mark Ingram on Wednesday on the condition that they repay the cost of a Gulf Coast fishing trip paid for by businessman Curtis Anderson during the spring. An Alabama spokesman said the money had been paid to charity. “According to the facts of the case submitted by Alabama, the student-athletes received impermissible food, lodg-
ing, transportation and entertainment from an individual with whom one of the student-athletes had become acquainted prior to enrolling in college,” the NCAA said in a statement. “Consistent with NCAA membership requirements, the institution reported the violation and declared the student-athletes ineligible. As part of the reinstatement request, the institution required the student-athletes to make repayment of the value of the impermissible benefits to charity.” The ruling was good news for the Crimson Tide. Jones was an AllSoutheastern Conference
receiver as a freshman in a receiving corps that lacks other proven playmakers. Ingram is set to replace All-SEC tailback Glen Coffee after leading the team with 12 touchdown runs as a freshman. “We are gratified that this matter has been resolved,” Alabama athletic director Mal Moore said. “Our compliance department, the SEC and the NCAA worked closely throughout this process and we appreciate the professional manner in which it was handled.” The NCAA said it considers factors such as similar cases in the past and “the student-athlete’s
responsibility for the violation, as well as any mitigating factors presented by the institution” “I think the institution has handled the situation with tremendous professional integrity and we’re hopeful that we’ll have some kind of resolution to this situation in the short term,” coach Nick Saban said before the NCAA ruling was announced. Also, Saban said defensive end Brandon Deaderick probably won’t play Saturday. Deaderick was shot in the arm during a robbery attempt. He was released from the hospital Tuesday night.
Nadal wins in return; Federer extends streak By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer
NEW YORK — Everyone’s been curious about the condition of Rafael Nadal’s knees, so it made sense that his first Grand Slam opponent in three months would wonder as well. Which might explain why Richard Gasquet tried a drop shot deep in the third set of his U.S. Open match against Nadal on Wednesday. Nadal made the long run necessary to get to the ball, and flipped it back over the net, winning the point. A moment later, as if conspiring with Nadal to show everyone how fit the six-time major champion truly is these days, Gasquet offered up another drop shot. Nadal got to that one, too. Starting a bid to win the only Grand Slam title missing from his resume, Nadal encountered no apparent trouble from his much-scrutinized legs in a 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Gasquet at Flushing Meadows. Gasquet, for one, was impressed. “He can win the tournament,” said Gasquet, a 2007 Wimbledon semifinalist and former top-10 player. “Day after day, he will improve his level. For sure, he can win.” Nadal’s matter-of-fact assessment: “I played well,
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Rafael Nadal returns during his match against Richard Gasquet during the first round of the U.S. Open in New York Wednesday. no?” Nadal didn’t wear any tape near his knees Wednesday, something he’s done in the past, much less the sort of bulky bandages Venus Williams showed up with near her left knee for a second-round match she won easily. One could certainly make the case Nadal wasn’t facing the toughest competition. Gasquet has been away from the tour, too, recently. He served a 2 1/2-month ban after testing positive for cocaine; Gasquet successfully appealed what would have been a far more severe punishment, saying the drug entered his system inadvertently when he kissed a woman at a
nightclub. Nadal’s absence was far more run-of-the-mill. He hadn’t played at a major tournament since May 31, when his 31-match French Open winning streak ended in the fourth round at Roland Garros. The Spaniard cited knee tendinitis in deciding not to defend his Wimbledon title, and the layoff was a big reason Nadal has dropped from No. 1 in the rankings to No. 3. Roger Federer has stretched his U.S. Open winning streak to 36 matches by reaching the third round. The top-seeded Federer beat 65th-ranked Simon Greul of Germany 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 Wednesday night before
a night-session record crowd of 24,206. Federer is trying to become the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win the American Grand Slam tournament six years in a row. Next up for Federer: a match against 2001 U.S. Open champion Lleyton Hewitt. The 31st-seeded Hewitt beat Juan Ignacio Chela of Argentina 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round. Federer has won 13 consecutive matches against Hewitt, including victories over the Australian in the 2004 final and 2005 semifinals at Flushing Meadows. Williams, the 2000-01 champion in New York, had wide patches of white tape above and below her left knee, which began bothering her when she struggled through a firstround win Monday. Like Nadal, Williams looked hale Wednesday, and she easily dispatched Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the United States 6-4, 6-2. “She was moving like a cat,” Mattek-Sands said. Nadal never mentioned his knee issues publicly until after the French Open, but he said Wednesday the pain dated to April, when he won the Monte Carlo Masters. He also won the next week, and the week after that, but he now attributes that success to “being on a roll.”
Sounders beat DC United 2-1 to win US Open Cup WASHINGTON (AP) — Freddy Montero and Roger Levesque scored to lead Seattle to a 2-1 victory over D.C. United in the U.S. Open Cup final Wednesday night, giving the expansion Sounders their first trophy. Montero smashed in a rebound in the 67th minute and Levesque scored in the 85th as Seattle joined Chicago (1998) as the only teams to win the Open Cup in their inaugural season. Clyde Simms scored for D.C. in the 89th minute. The win was especially satisfying for the Sound-
ers, who felt slighted after the United won the right to host the final from the U.S. Soccer Federation. A media war of words between Seattle general manager Adrian Hanauer and United president Kevin Payne followed that decision, and the 17,329 who came to RFK Stadium more than doubled the attendance for D.C.’s Open Cup-winning victory over second-division Charleston (S.C.) last year. Before the trophy presentation, the Sounders trotted to the stadium’s northwest corner and applauded approximately
100 green-clad fans in the upper deck who made the trip from the Pacific Northwest. Montero thundered the ball into a gaping net to put Seattle up 1-0 after Freddie Llundberg reached Steve Zakuani’s cross, only to be denied by a diving Josh Wicks. Wicks lunged but couldn’t beat Montero. The D.C. goalkeeper was then ejected in the aftermath of the goal for apparently stepping on Montero, who was sprawled on the ground after scoring. As United struggled to cope a man down,
Levesque made it 2-0 when he tapped into an empty net after Sebastien Le Toux’s cross beat substitute goalkeeper Milos Kocic. Simms also scored into an empty net after reaching a deflected free kick. United pressured through five minutes of stoppage time, but could do no more than force a clearing punch from Seattle goalkeeper Kasey Keller with a late corner kick. The U.S. Open Cup, which began in 1914, is open to all levels of professional and amateur teams associated with the USSF.
really harping on the past. We’re trying to set a new era around here and a new way to play Game-
cock football and obviously the first game is going to be a statement on how we want to do that.”
KICKOFF, from page 1B a tough matchup for any defense. “It goes in one ear, comes out the other,” the sophomore said of all the preseason praise. “I’m not really worried about it. You just have to realize and be honest with yourself and get better every time you step on the field.” While the Wolfpack surged through the final month of the season, the Gamecocks saw a 5-2 start disintegrate. The year ended with a 50-point loss to eventual national champion Florida, a 17-point loss at instate rival Clemson and a 31-10 loss to Iowa in the Outback Bowl. Spurrier plans to rely on Stephen Garcia at quarterback, saying the
sophomore better understands the offense and is more comfortable going through his progressions instead of taking off when he feels pressure. But the ol’ ball coach who has built his reputation around the pass admits his team will have to improve its rushing attack, which ranked last in the Southeastern Conference (94 yards per game) last year. Expected backfield starter Brian Maddox averaged just 17 yards rushing per game. “We’re on a three-game losing streak right now and any time you’re on a losing streak, you want to snap that losing streak,” South Carolina receiver Moe Brown said. “We’re going in the season not
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AL Roundup
Yanks pound Orioles; Rays down BoSox Yankees 10, Orioles 2 BALTIMORE (AP) — CC Sabathia allowed one run in seven innings to earn his AL-leading 16th victory, Alex Rodriguez got his 2,500th hit and drove in four runs, and the New York Yankees beat Baltimore 10-2 on Wednesday night for a three-game sweep. Eric Hinske homered and Johnny Damon had four hits for the Yankees, who used a seven-run ninth inning to turn a tight game into a rout. New York has won six straight and is 3411 since the All-Star break. Rangers 6, Blue Jays 4 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Elvis Andrus hit a go-ahead two-run homer, Nelson Cruz went deep for the 30th time and the Texas Rangers gained ground in the American League playoff chase with their third straight victory. Texas moved within 3 1/2 games of the AL Westleading Angels, who have lost two in a row. It is the closest the Rangers have been in the division since the same margin Aug. 9 after a win in Los Angeles. The Rangers are 2 1/2 games behind wild-card
leader Boston. The Rangers played their first game since finding out All-Star third baseman Michael Young will miss at least two weeks because of a strained left hamstring sustained running out a grounder Tuesday night. Now, they have to worry about Josh Hamilton. Hamilton left after four innings because of lower back pain. The team said the All-Star slugger would be evaluated Thursday and was considered day to day.
Rays 8, Red Sox 5 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Pat Burrell snapped an eighth-inning tie with a RBI single and Evan Longoria followed with a two-run homer to help Tampa Bay avoid falling farther back in the AL playoff race. A night after playing poorly in the opener of a series crucial to their hopes of returning to the postseason, the defending AL champions rebounded with a solid effort to move within five games of the wild cardleading Red Sox. J.P. Howell (7-4) pitched an inning to earn the victory, and Dan Wheeler got the final two outs for his second save. Ramon
Ramirez (7-4) was the loser.
White Sox 4, Twins 2 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gordon Beckham and Paul Konerko hit consecutive home runs off Joe Nathan with two outs in the ninth inning to lead Chicago past Minnesota. Nathan’s fifth blown save this season in 40 chances ruined rookie Brian Duensing’s seven shutout innings. In their final game at the Metrodome, where they finished 2-7 this year and 3-16 since the summer of 2007, the White Sox rallied for just their second victory in 10 games on their road trip. Tigers 4, Indians 2 DETROIT (AP) — Magglio Ordonez had three hits, and Detroit took advantage of five Cleveland errors to open a 4 1/2-game lead over Minnesota in the AL Central. Rookie Rick Porcello (12-8) got the win, giving up two runs on five hits in seven-plus innings. The 20-year-old rookie has allowed two or fewer runs in six of his last seven starts, and has now won more games than any Tigers pitcher before the age of 21.
Mariners 3, Angels 0 SEATTLE (AP) — Felix Hernandez pitched eight scoreless innings to spoil Scott Kazmir’s Angels pitching debut. Hernandez (14-5) gave up four hits, walked three and struck out six to lower his ERA to 2.65 — second best in the American League. Kazmir, acquired Friday from Tampa Bay, gave up one run and three hits in 6 1-3 innings. He walked one and struck out eight. After a shaky start to the first inning, Kazmir (8-8) retired 18 straight before Mike Sweeney opened the seventh with a walk. Athletics 10, Royals 4 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Landon Powell hit his first career grand slam to help Oakland score five runs in the second inning, and Trevor Cahill (8-12) won consecutive starts for the first time in more than two months. Powell homered off Yasuhiko Yabuta, pitching in relief after Kansas City starter Brian Bannister (712) left because of shoulder fatigue after retiring the first batter in the second.
NL Roundup
Penny pitches Giants past Phillies Giants 4, Phillies 0 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brad Penny pitched five-hit ball over eight shutout innings in his first start with the San Francisco Giants, leading the NL wild-card contenders to a 4-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night. Penny (1-0) was back in his old All-Star form in his first outing since he was released last week by Boston. Penny went 7-8 with a 5.61 ERA this season for the Red Sox — including 1-6 in his last 11 starts. Juan Uribe and Aaron Rowand homered for the Giants, who reached 73 victories to surpass last season’s total. J.A. Happ (10-4) lost his second straight start for the Phillies. Cubs 2, Astros 0 CHICAGO (AP) — Ted Lilly pitched eight shutout innings to reach the 10win mark for the seventh consecutive season, and Derrek Lee hit a two-run homer to help Chicago beat Aaron Boone and Houston. Boone was back in a
nings. Bailey (5-4) allowed three runs on seven hits. Arthur Rhodes and Nick Masset combined to retire five consecutive batters — four on strikeouts — before Francisco Cordero pitched the ninth for his 30th save. Garrett Jones and Brandon Moss homered for the Pirates, but starter Zach Duke (10-3) couldn’t hold a 3-2 sixth-inning lead. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
San Francisco’s Brad Penny pitches in the second inning of Wednesday’s game against Philadelphia. major league game five months after open-heart surgery. He played first base for Houston and was hitless in three at-bats. Lilly (10-8) allowed only four hits in joining Mark Buehrle, CC Sabathia and Johan Santana as the only active left-handers with 10 or more wins in seven straight years. Lilly, 7-1 with a 1.72 ERA at home, walked none, struck out five and didn’t allow any Houston runners past second base. He has beaten Houston four times this season. Carlos Marmol pitched
the ninth inning for his eighth save. Astros rookie Felipe Paulino (2-7) pitched almost as well, giving up only four hits in six innings.
Reds 5, Pirates 3 CINCINNATI (AP) — Brandon Phillips and Drew Stubbs homered to help Cincinnati sweep the four-game series and hand Pittsburgh its seventh straight loss. Homer Bailey set a career high in strikeouts for the second straight start, fanning eight in 6 1-3 in-
Padres 7, Nationals 0 SAN DIEGO (AP) — Kevin Correia limited Washington to three hits in 7 2-3 innings, and Adrian Gonzalez and Chase Headley hit two-run doubles for San Diego. Correia (10-10) allowed two singles in the first inning, then set down 19 consecutive Nationals before he walked Wil Nieves leading off the eighth inning Edward Mujica worked the final 1 1-3 inning to finish the three-hitter and the Padres’ fourth shutout. Gonzalez and Headley helped break open a scoreless game against John Lannan (8-10) in San Diego’s five-run fifth.
WEBB WINS, from page 1B year’s playoff run. “It’s a lot of change for them, but they’re adapting to it very well. And they’re taking responsibility, which is good,” said Burton. Set one Wednesday was all Warriors from the get-go. Alyssa Blair’s block made it 2-1 Webb, and began a 10-0 rally, with Caroline Noblin serving each point. Kiana Morton had a couple of kills in the rally. Morton finished the day with 11 kills and two blocks. Fellow outside hitter Devonte Reese had some big swings late in the first set. She had six kills and two digs in the match. After Webb opened up set two with a 6-2 run, the Eagles closed it to 7-4 with LeighAnn Satterfield’s ace. Warren County held it close at 10-6 before Webb broke away. A 15-5 run
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Webb's Ginny Brooks knocks the ball back over the net during the first game of the Warriors' 3-0 win over Warren County Wednesday night. To view or purchase photos, visit us on the Web at www. hendersondispatch.com. closed it out. A 9-3 Warrior stretch opened set three, but Warren County wouldn’t
go down as easy as the first two. They brought it to within two at 11-9, prompting Burton to call a timeout. Webb emerged with a 9-3 run to get some space and close it out with the 10-point set win. Thompson said a lack of communication and missed serves hurt her team. “Right now, we’re just working on an offense that the girls are comfortable playing,” she said. Thompson cited good play from Ashley Martin and Satterfield, who was just named the starting setter on Tuesday. The Eagles (1-3, 1-0) were coming off their first win of the season on Tuesday — a three-set win over Northern Carolina Conference opponent Northwest Halifax. In that game, Megan Garrett served 14 straight service points. The Warriors had a
myriad of players contributing statistically, along with Morton and Reese — Nicole Powell (11 service points, 11 digs, nine kills), Allen (six service points, two aces, five digs, 15 assists), Randa Claiborne (five service points, two aces, three digs), Sarah Shotwell (six service points, three aces, four digs), Noblin (19 service points, three aces, 14 digs) and Ginny Brooks (three service points, nine digs, one kill). Burton said she’s seen progression early in the season from her team, which they’ll need once Carolina Conference play starts up. “I’m seeing them progress a lot individually; they’re very good, they’ve got extremely good skills and talents,” she said. “We just need to come (together) as a team more.” Contact the writer at erobinson@hendersondispatch.com.
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Florida’s Wes Helms is congratulated at home plate by teammates after hitting the game-winning home run against Atlanta in the ninth inning Wednesday.
Helms homer wins it for Marlins By ANTONIO GONZALEZ Associated Press Writer
MIAMI — Wes Helms hit a game-winning homer, Dan Uggla had a two-run shot after challenging teammate Hanley Ramirez’s effort, and the bickering Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 8-7 on Wednesday night. Helms hit the 3-2 pitch off Mike Gonzalez (3-4) well over the left-field scoreboard, sending teammates pouring out of the dugout in celebration. Brett Carroll hit a bases-clearing double, and Ross Gload finished a home run shy of the cycle to help Florida end a day of infighting with a win. Ramirez said before the game that he “got some people upset” for leaving Tuesday’s game early with an injury, then Uggla openly argued with the NL batting leader in the clubhouse that forced a closed-door team meeting. Yunel Escobar homered in the top of the ninth off Leo Nunez (4-4) to tie the game. Pinchhitter Chipper Jones added a three-run double. But the real fireworks happened well before the first pitch. After Uggla heard Ramirez’s comments while sitting at his locker nearby, he got into a verbal barb with Ramirez and accused him of a lack of desire and effort to win. Uggla also said the shortstop wasn’t caring because he’s already secured a $70 million, six-year contract. Florida manager Fredi Gonzalez
then held a closed-door meeting. Frustrations had been building with the Marlins losing two straight and beginning Wednesday five games behind Colorado for the NL wild card, and two behind the Braves for second in the division. None of that was evident during the game. After Brian McCann hit a sacrifice fly, Adam LaRoche had an RBI single in the first inning that gave the Braves a 2-0 lead. Gload got things started in the third with a double, and Uggla followed with his 25th home run of the season to tie it. The Braves took advantage of a Marlins error in the fifth, when Uggla misfired on a throw to second to start what should have been a routine double play. Escobar later drove in McCann with a single to give Atlanta a 3-2 lead. But things went sour quickly for the Braves. After starter Javier Vazquez loaded the bases in the sixth, reliever Kris Medlen gave up a three-run double to pinch-hitter Carroll that started a five-run inning to put Florida in front 7-3. Jones tried to get the Braves back with a threerun double of his own in the seventh. Reliever Tim Wood then loaded the bases by hitting Matt Diaz, who started to walk toward the mound as the dugouts and bullpens began to clear before retreating. Kiko Calero entered to get Martin Prado to pop out and end the threat.
PANTHERS, from page 1B surgery on Feb. 1. “When I talked with him he sounded just like he always has,” Morrison said in a phone interview. “He was fired up about excellence and highly motivated to have a superb team.” While Jon Richardson told employees a month ago he was stepping down, Mark Richardson’s exit was surprising because he was seen as his father’s heir apparent. He took over the job as president in 1998 after Mike McCormack retired. Neither man has said publicly whether a family rift led to the moves. Morrison said Richardson first called him last weekend and told him he had an “extraordinary opportunity, but I can’t really elaborate right now.” After speaking again with Richardson early in the week, Morrison was “surprised” to learn it was the job of president. “The first question I asked Mr. Richardson is, ’You do know I don’t have any NFL experience?”’ Morrison said. “He said, ’I’m not worried about that.”’ Morrison, who said he thought he would retire at TCU, accepted the job after speaking with school officials. He said the school will conduct a national search for his replacement. “The people here are
great, so I want to make sure we tie up the loose ends,” Morrison said. Morrison will soon report to the demanding Richardson, the first ex-NFL player since Chicago’s George Halas to own an NFL team. Richardson was a teammate of Johnny Unitas on the 1959 Baltimore Colts team that won the NFL championship. A native of Burlington, N.C., Morrison played basketball at Wofford, where he first met Richardson. He then coached at Elon before moving up the athletic administration ranks after getting graduate degrees from North Carolina and South Carolina. Now Morrison takes over for a team no longer dominated in the front office by Richardsons. “I’ve known Jon and Mark for a long time,” Morrison said. “When I was playing basketball at Wofford they were high school students at Spartanburg (S.C.) High School. I have the utmost respect for both of them. They were incredibly supportive of us at Wofford when we were putting the pieces together for the training camp. I think highly of both of them.” “As soon as we get to Charlotte we’ll hit the ground running and learn as much as we possibly can in as quick a time period as we can.”
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Carolina 3A Standings
Team Conf. Overall Cardinal Gibbons 0-0 2-0 J.F. Webb 0-0 1-1 Orange 0-0 1-1 Southern Vance 0-0 1-1 Chapel Hill 0-0 0-2 Northern Vance 0-0 0-2
PF 54 62 35 52 14 16
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PA 14 34 44 32 47 59
Friday, August 28 Franklinton 19, Northern Vance 10 Person County 28, J.F. Webb 14 South Granville 32, Southern Vance 6 Orange 28, Carrboro 27 Cardinal Gibbons 34, East Chapel Hill 7 Cedar Ridge 14, Chapel Hill 6 Friday, September 4 Warren County at Northern Vance South Granville at J.F. Webb Burlington Williams at Orange Chapel Hill at Durham Riverside Cardinal Gibbons at Louisburg Southern Vance open Friday, September 11 South Granville at Northern Vance J.F. Webb at Bunn Southern Vance at Cedar Ridge Ravenscroft at Cardinal Gibbons Chapel Hill at Northwood Orange open
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Northern Carolina 2A Standings
Team Louisburg NW Halifax Roanoke Rapids Franklinton Warren Co. Bunn N. Johnston
Conf. Overall 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-2
PF 24 42 61 47 0 60 33
PA 17 28 32 47 39 63 67
Friday, August 28 Franklinton 19, Northern Vance 10 Weldon 32, Roanoke Rapids 20 Southern Nash 24, Bunn 22 Louisburg 24, Ravenscroft 17 Northampton-West 22, NW Halifax 8 North Lenoir 26, North Johnston 19 Friday, September 4 Roanoke Rapids at Southeast Halifax Franklinton at Ravenscroft Granville Central at Bunn Cardinal Gibbons at Louisburg Northern Vance at Warren County Weldon at NW Halifax Jones Senior at North Johnston Friday, September 11 J.F. Webb at Bunn Southern Nash at Roanoke Rapids Granville Central at Franklinton Louisburg at Southeast Halifax Warren County at Weldon KIPP Pride at NW Halifax Princeton at North Johnston
TENNIS U.S. Open How the Seeds Fared
Wednesday, At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York Men First Round Rafael Nadal (3), Spain, def. Richard Gasquet, France, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3. Juan Martin del Potro (6), Argentina, def. Juan Monaco, Argentina, 6-3, 6-3, 6-1. Gilles Simon (9), France, def. Daniel GimenoTraver, Spain, 6-4, 7-6 (3), 6-3. Gael Monfils (13), France, def. Jeremy Chardy, France, 6-1, 6-4, 6-3. David Ferrer (18), Spain, def. Alberto Martin, Spain, 7-5, 5-7, 6-3, 6-3. Juan Carlos Ferrero (24), Spain, def. Fabrice Santoro, France, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3. Nicolas Almagro (32), Spain, def. Steve Darcis, Belgium, 6-2, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (8). Second Round Roger Federer (1), Switzerland, def. Simon Greul, Germany, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5. Lleyton Hewitt (31), Australia, def. Juan Ignacio Chela, Argentina, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. Women Second Round Serena Williams (2), United States, def. Melinda Czink, Hungary, 6-1, 6-1. Venus Williams (3), United States, def. Bethanie Mattek-Sands, United States, 6-4, 6-2. Vera Zvonareva (7), Russia, def. Anna Chakvetadze, Russia, 3-6, 6-1, 6-1. Victoria Azarenka (8), Belarus, def. Barbora Zahlavova Strycova, Czech Republic, 6-2, 6-1. Flavia Pennetta (10), Italy, def. Sania Mirza, India, 6-0, 6-0. Agnieszka Radwanska (12), Poland, lost to Maria Kirilenko, Russia, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. Marion Bartoli (14), France, lost to Kim Clijsters, Belgium, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2. Samantha Stosur (15), Australia, lost to Vania King, United States, 7-5, 6-4. Amelie Mauresmo (17), France, lost to Aleksandra Wozniak, Canada, 6-4, 6-0. Li Na (18), China, def. Michelle Larcher de Brito, Portugal, 6-1, 6-3. Anabel Medina Garrigues (20), Spain, lost to Kirsten Flipkens, Belgium, 6-1, 6-3. Daniela Hantuchova (22), Slovakia, def. Timea Bacsinszky, Switzerland, 5-7, 6-2, 6-1. Francesca Schiavone (26), Italy, def. Stefanie Voegele, Switzerland, 6-4, 6-4. Elena Vesnina (31), Russia, def. Jill Craybas, United States, 7-6 (6), 6-1.
MLB National League Standings Philadelphia Atlanta Florida New York Washington
East Division W L Pct GB 76 54 .585 — 70 63 .526 7 1/2 69 64 .519 8 1/2 59 73 .447 18 46 88 .343 32
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Central Division W L Pct GB 78 55 .586 — 67 64 .511 10 64 67 .489 13 63 70 .474 15 60 73 .451 18 53 79 .402 24 1/2
West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 79 54 .594 — Colorado 73 59 .553 5 1/2 San Francisco 73 60 .549 6 Arizona 60 73 .451 19 San Diego 59 76 .437 21 Tuesday’s Games Philadelphia 1, San Francisco 0 Atlanta 4, Florida 3 Cincinnati 11, Pittsburgh 5 Chicago Cubs 4, Houston 1 St. Louis 7, Milwaukee 6 Colorado 8, N.Y. Mets 3 San Diego 4, Washington 1 L.A. Dodgers 4, Arizona 3 Thursday’s Games Milwaukee (M.Parra 9-10) at St. Louis (Smoltz 1-0), 2:15 p.m.
Serena Williams returns a shot to Melinda Czink during the second round of the U.S. Open in New York Wednesday. The No. 2-seeded Williams was pretty close to perfect in beating 51st-ranked Melinda Czink of Hungary 6-1, 6-1 in less than an hour. She will join her sister Venus in the Open’s third round.
Chicago White Sox (C.Torres 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (Dempster 8-7), 2:20 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Misch 0-1) at Colorado (Marquis 14-9), 3:10 p.m. San Francisco (Lincecum 13-4) at Philadelphia (P.Martinez 2-0), 7:05 p.m. Atlanta (Hanson 9-3) at Florida (Nolasco 9-8), 7:10 p.m. Arizona (Buckner 2-5) at L.A. Dodgers (Garland 8-11), 10:10 p.m. Friday’s Games Florida at Washington, 7:05 p.m. St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. Philadelphia at Houston, 8:05 p.m. San Francisco at Milwaukee, 8:05 p.m. Arizona at Colorado, 9:10 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.
American League Standings New York Boston Tampa Bay Toronto Baltimore
East Division W L Pct GB 85 48 .639 — 77 55 .583 7 1/2 72 60 .545 12 1/2 59 73 .447 25 1/2 54 80 .403 31 1/2
Detroit Minnesota Chicago Cleveland Kansas City
Central Division W L Pct GB 71 61 .538 — 67 66 .504 4 1/2 65 69 .485 7 58 74 .439 13 51 82 .383 20 1/2
Los Angeles Texas Seattle Oakland
West Division W L Pct GB 78 54 .591 — 75 58 .564 3 1/2 70 64 .522 9 59 74 .444 19 1/2
Tuesday’s Games Texas 5, Toronto 2, 1st game Detroit 8, Cleveland 5 N.Y. Yankees 9, Baltimore 6 Boston 8, Tampa Bay 4 Minnesota 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Texas 5, Toronto 2, 2nd game Kansas City 4, Oakland 3 Seattle 2, L.A. Angels 1 Thursday’s Games Cleveland (Carmona 3-9) at Detroit (N.Robertson 1-1), 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (C.Torres 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (Dempster 8-7), 2:20 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Gaudin 1-0) at Toronto (R.Romero 11-6), 7:07 p.m. Boston (Buchholz 3-3) at Tampa Bay (Price 7-6), 7:08 p.m. Seattle (Snell 3-1) at Oakland (Tomko 3-2), 10:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Texas at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Detroit at Tampa Bay, 7:38 p.m. L.A. Angels at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Boston at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m. Seattle at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.
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EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Indiana 20 9 .690 — Atlanta 16 14 .533 4 1/2 Detroit 14 15 .483 6 Washington 14 15 .483 6 Chicago 14 16 .467 6 1/2 Connecticut 14 17 .452 7 New York 12 18 .400 8 1/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Phoenix 21 10 .677 — Seattle 19 11 .633 1 1/2 Los Angeles 15 15 .500 5 1/2 San Antonio 13 17 .433 7 1/2 Minnesota 12 18 .400 8 1/2 Sacramento 11 20 .355 10
Chivas USA 10 9 3 33 23 24 FC Dallas 6 11 5 23 31 35 San Jose 5 12 5 20 27 40 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. Saturday’s Games Kansas City at New England, 7:30 p.m. D.C. United at FC Dallas, 8 p.m. Toronto FC at Colorado, 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 Kansas City at D.C. United, 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 Colorado at Toronto FC, 3:30 p.m. Seattle FC at D.C. United, 7:30 p.m. Kansas City at New York, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Real Salt Lake, 9 p.m. FC Dallas at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 New England at Chivas USA, 3 p.m. Houston at Columbus, 5 p.m.
TRANSACTIONS Wednesday’s Sports Transactions By The Associated Press BASEBALL n Major League Baseball MLS—Suspended Minnesota minor leaguers SS Jose Murillo and P Francisco Nunez for 50 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. n American League BOSTON RED SOX—Recalled OF Josh Reddick from Pawtucket (IL). OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Activated INF Bobby Crosby from the 15-day DL. Claimed RHP John Meloan off waivers from Pittsburgh and optioned him to Sacramento (PCL). TAMPA BAY RAYS—Recalled RHP Wade Davis from Durham (IL). TEXAS RANGERS—Activated C Jarrod Saltalamacchia from the 15-day DL. n National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Recalled RHP Bryan Augenstein from Mobile (SL). CHICAGO CUBS—Activated RHP David Patton from the 15-day DL. CINCINNATI REDS—Purchased the contract of LHP Pedro Viola from Louisville (IL). Transferred INF Danny Richar to the 60-day DL. LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Sent RHP Jesus Castillo outright to Chattanooga (SL). Activated INF Doug Mientkiewicz from 60-day DL. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS—Purchased the contracts of LHP Dan Runzler and C Buster Posey from Fresno (PCL). WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Claimed LHP Victor Garate off waivers from the L.A. Dodgers. n Southern League CAROLINA MUDCATS—Added LHP Matt Maloney from Cincinnati (NL). n Atlantic League LANCASTER BARNSTORMERS—Signed OF/1B Jason Cooper from St. Paul (AA) and RHP Reymond Cruz from Rio Grande (UL). LONG ISLAND DUCKS—Acquired RHP Jim Brower from St. Paul (AA) for future considerations. n LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL LLI—Named Stephen R. Barr director of media relations. BASKETBALL n National Basketball Association ATLANTA HAWKS—Signed C Jason Collins. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS—Signed C Mikki Moore.
EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA Columbus 10 4 9 39 34 25 Chicago 10 6 8 38 33 28 New England 9 6 6 33 26 26 D.C. United 7 5 11 32 35 34 Toronto FC 8 8 7 31 30 33 Kansas City 5 10 6 21 20 29 New York 4 16 4 16 20 41
FOOTBALL n National Football League BUFFALO BILLS—Released LB Pat Thomas. CAROLINA PANTHERS—Named Danny Morrison president. DALLAS COWBOYS—Waived WR Travis Wilson. DETROIT LIONS—Released CB Keith Smith and WR Glenn Holt. Claimed QB Kevin O’Connell off waivers from New England. NEW YORK JETS—Waived P Glenn Pakulak. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Signed G Marcus Johnson. Released C Sean Mahan. Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS—Released WR Craphonso Thorpe. n United Football League CALIFORNIA REDWOODS—Signed QB Shane Boyd, WR Larry Brackins, NT Steve Edwards, WR Marcus Fitzgerald, P Derrick Frost, DB Josh Lay, DT Josh Littlejohn, T Brian Rimpf, T Brian Stamper, DB Marviel Underwood and T Todd Williams.
WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA Houston 11 7 7 40 31 22 Los Angeles 9 4 11 38 28 23 Seattle FC 8 6 10 34 29 23 Colorado 9 7 6 33 35 27 Real Salt Lake 9 9 6 33 35 27
HOCKEY n National Hockey League FLORIDA PANTHERS—Signed RW Evgeny Dadonov. OTTAWA SENATORS—Announced the retirement of D Jason Smith. PHOENIX COYOTES—Signed LW Taylor
Wednesday’s Games Phoenix 106, Indiana 90 Thursday’s Games Seattle at Washington, 7 p.m. Friday’s Games New York at Connecticut, 7 p.m. Indiana at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Washington at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Atlanta at Sacramento, 10 p.m.
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Pyatt to a one-year contract. VANCOUVER CANUCKS—Agreed to terms with G Roberto Luongo on a 12-year contract extension through the 2021-22 season. n American Hockey League SPRINGFIELD FALCONS—Signed F Riley Emmerson. n ECHL CHARLOTTE CHECKERS—Named Mike Lappan director of public and media relations/youth hockey coordinator. READING ROYALS—Signed F Marc Cavosie. SOCCER n Major League Soccer D.C. UNITED—Signed G Abdul Hamid. PHILADELPHIA UNION—Named Cara Joftis director of marketing. COLLEGE NCAA—Placed the Georgetown baseball program on three years’ probation because 26 players received a total of more than $60,000 in excess pay from 2001-07 in a work-study program. DUKE—Named Kevin Lehman assistant director of women’s basketball operations and Sarah Smoak director of marketing and assistant director of women’s basketball operations. HIGH POINT—Named Tim Teefy strength and conditioning coach. OHIO STATE—Named Pat Chun senior associate athletics director for external relations. OHIO WESLEYAN—Named Ian Miller golf coach and Seth McGuffin assistant track & field coach. SIENA—Named Dennis Bates associate athletic director of operations. SUSQUEHANNA—Named T.J. Jordan and Mark Prusch men’s assistant basketball coaches and Kristal Hood women’s assistant basketball coach.
Mountaineers’ Edwards won’t start in opener BOONE (AP) — Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards isn’t expected to play in Saturday’s opener against East Carolina because of a right foot injury from a lawnmower accident last month. The school said Wednesday evening that sophomore DeAndre Presley will start in Edwards’ place against the Pirates. Edwards was hurt when his foot got caught in the mower at his off-
campus residence. Coach Jerry Moore had said he expected Edwards would be recovered in time for the opener, but said Tuesday that it was “really doubtful” the senior would be ready. The elusive 6-footer burst onto the national scene in 2007 when he led the Mountaineers to an upset of Michigan. Last year he won the Walter Payton Award as the top player in the Football Championship Subdivision.
Rubio: NBA move too risky, complicated BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Ricky Rubio wants to keep playing basketball in Spain, saying a move to the Minnesota Timberwolves would be too risky and complicate his life. The 19-year-old point guard was sent from DKV Joventut to Barcelona on Tuesday after the Catalan club paid Rubio’s $5 million buyout clause. Rubio, the Timberwolves’ fifth overall pick in this year’s draft, agreed to a six-year deal that included a buyout clause that allows him to leave for the NBA after two years. “Going to Minnesota would have just complicated my life a lot. It was a risk and I didn’t see it so clearly,” Rubio said. “My priority was the NBA and it was impossible for the Minnesota Timberwolves to pay my buyout clause, so I wanted to stay home.” Timberwolves president David Kahn traveled to Spain three times to try to work out a deal and
appeared to have secured Rubio’s passage to Minnesota less than 48 hours before the player changed his mind. “When the season ended, I entered the draft with the intention of going to the NBA,” Rubio said Wednesday. “But some things happened that kept me from being ahead of the rest and I ended up No. 5, which I was happy with, but it didn’t allow me the chance to go to the NBA. I tried, but in the end it wasn’t to be.” NBA guidelines limit the amount of money Minnesota could have contributed to Rubio’s buyout at $500,000. Kahn said a package of endorsement deals and sponsorships had helped make the NBA deal attractive enough for Rubio and Joventut to enter into an agreement on Saturday. “They could only put half a million into it, and I think that the deal with Minnesota had too many obstacles,” Rubio said.
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Yard Sales White warehouse on E. Young Ave. Look for signs. Sat. 9/5. 7amuntil. TVs, microwaves, kitchen items, clothes, toys, pictures, etc.
Merchandise For Sale
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Solid oak pedestal glass top table & 4 solid oak Windsor chairs. Nice! $250 OBO. Nice cherry single sleigh bed w/mattress & springs $200 OBO. Washer. Extra clean. Like new $150 OBO. Sofas $50 & up. Recliners $75 & up. Club chairs $25 & up. Much, Much More! Call 252-438-8828 or 252-432-2230 anytime
Beagle puppies. 6 wks. old. Male & female. Good for rabbit hunting. $100 ea. 252-430-7327 or 252-226-4241.
preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
160 W. Chavis Rd., Kittrell. 3BR, 1BA. Dep. & 1st mo. rent. $575/mo. 252-432-4089.
Apartment For Rent
The Rogers Group 252-492-9385 www.rentnc.net
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Houses & Apartments from $350 & up. Tegarris Realty, 252-438-6363
Lic., Bond., Cert. Start with only $99 252-738-0282 www.pcsofnc.net
Large 4BR in West Henderson area. Excellent location. Available now. $700/mo. For application, please call 919-693-4552.
Homes & MHs. Lease option to owner finance. As low as $47,900. $2000 dn. $495/mo. 2, 3 & 4BR. 252-492-8777
Manufactured Homes For Rent
Investment Rental Home small, re-modeled 2br Always rented; $59,990 Franklinton US -#1 Owner: 919-693-8984
Toshiba 36â&#x20AC;? TV & stand. $125. Glass top coffee table & end table. $50 ea. Blue & pink bedroom chair $50. All excellent condition. 252-438-7344
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Pets & Supplies
42â&#x20AC;? Toro lawn tractor w/bagger. Hydraulic, zero turn. Excellent condition. $2500. 252-492-7623.
2 litters avail. AKC Reg. Black Lab pups. Sired by MH. Will make great hunting dogs or pets. Dew claws removed. 1st shots given. Ready to go to new home. Visit www.lakecountry retrievers.com for photos. Contact Jim or Ed at 252-213-9955 or 252-257-1585.
Assorted Fixtures for Sale Great for Flea Markets, Yard Sales, and Stores of all Types. David Vick Racing. 252-492-7223 DESK, HEAVY DUTY SOLID WOOD $50.00 252-433-3413
5/8 Jack Russell, 3/8 Chihuahua cross puppies. Tri-colored. 7 wks. old. Wormed, shots. $150 ea. 252432-9334
IBM Think Pad w/Windows XP & wireless card $150. Computer table $35. Nordic Track Easy Ski machine $75. Baby crib, like new $50. 6 ft pool table $35. 252-438-4596.
Adorable, playful cats & kittens looking for loving homes. Seeking companionship. Male & female. Spayed, neutered & shots. $35 ea. Cat lovers bring carrier. 252-492-3607.
SALE! Raleigh Road Flea Market parking lot. Weds. & Thurs. 9am - 5:30pm Sheet sets, comforter sets, handbags, diabetic socks, etc.
AKC reg. Bloodhounds. Black, tan & red. 4 females, 2 males. Shots & de-wormed. 252-4562575 or 252-425-1926.
Full-blooded Chihuahua pups. Will be small. 10 wks. old. Wormed, 1st shots. Parents on site. $300 ea. 252-430-1867 Mal-T-Poo pups. Male & female. Tails docked. Shots & wormed. Taking deposits 252-528-1952. Pom pups & partis. 2 female, 2 male. 1st shots & wormed. Ready to go! $250 & up. 919-528-1952.
Wanted To Buy Aluminum, Copper, Scrap Metal&Junk Cars Paying $75-$175 Across Scales Mikes Auto Salvage, 252-438-9000.
Timâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scrap Hauling Buying Cars Paying up to $125 Same Day Pick-up 919-482-0169
* Apartments/Homes * 1 to 3BR. $325 to $995/mo. 252-492-8777. W W Properties 1BR. Extra clean. 115 Ranes Dr. Ref. dep. & lease reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $275/mo. 434-252-9430
WE BUY GOLD Silver & Platium, jewelry, coins, Sterling, etc... Raleigh Road Flea Market, Wednesday & Thursday Call John 919-636-4150
Investment Properties HUD PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE
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Apartments/Houses Wester Realty 252-438-8701 westerrealty.com Modern 3BR, 2BA duplex on quiet street. $800/mo. Owner/RE broker. Call Alan 252-204-9035.
Houses For Rent 118 Wester Ave. Brick 3 or 4 BR, 1.5BA. Built in stove, electric heat. $525/mo. Ref. & dep. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 252-438-4213.
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4BR, 1BA in Macon. Large yard. Pets OK. Sec. dep. plus $450/ mo. 252-257-9108. Friends & Family Special - up to $100 Free Rent 1-3BR houses & apts.
Mobile Homes for Rent. SWs & DWs. Call 252492-6646 for info & appointment. 8:305:30pm
Business Property For Rent 14,000 sq. ft. warehouse w/offices, bathrooms, alarm, sprinkler, 17ft. ceilings. $1050/ mo. 252-213-0537. Beauty salon, offices, retail, whse/dist $300 & up. Call us for a deal! 252-492-8777.
Custom ordered DW. Built with wrong color carpet. Discounted $8000. 919-570-6166
Land For Sale ADD YOUR LOGO HERE Company Logo Now you can add your company logo to your one column ads/no border ads and get noticed quicker! Call your sales representative or 252-436-2810
Homes For Sale
Manufactured Homes For Sale Owner Financing 1985 SW 3BR,2BA $10,000. $500 down pymt $139.06+tax+ins On rented lot Call Currin Real Estate 252-492-7735 2 like new SWs 14x76. Cash only! I also buy SWs. Bobby Faulkner 252-438-8758 or 252-432-2035
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3BR house in move-in condition in good safe Oxford neighborhood. Ref. & dep. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 919-693-3222.
Office or retail space 600 sq.ft., 800 sq.ft., 1500 sq.ft., 1600 sq.ft. 2400 sq.ft. 3750 sq.ft & 5000 sq.ft. CROSSROADS SHOPPING CENTER Call 252-492-0185
Carpet, Windows, Doors, Floors, Vinyl, Plumbing, Etc.
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2BR, 2BA apt. $550/ mo. 1BR apt. $375/mo. 2BR MH $300/mo. Ref. & dep. 252-438-3738
Manufactured Homes For Sale
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Handyman Special $8995 Delivered. Wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Last! 919-556-4103. Liquidation Sale 2009 Old Models Must Go!!! Oakwood Homes of Henderson Unbelievable Deals 252492-5017 New E-House Energy Saver Plus Construction Coming Soon Oakwood Homes Of Henderson on Norlina Rd. One Home-Three Different Floor Plan Options 252-492-5018 Own Your Land and Looking To Buy A New Home? We May Have A Program For You. Let Us Help Call 1-800-591-1895
Farm Equipment Wanted to Buy Used Farm Equipment & Tractors 919-603-7211
Boats For Sale 1988 Bayliner 16ft. fishing/ski boat w/trailer. Good condition. $2000. 252-430-7327 or 252-226-4241
1988 Bayliner 18ft. with125HP motor & trailer $3500 252-432-4294 1989 Malibu 17.5 foot Center consoul 8960 hp evenrude Hancocks trailier, Fish finder, Marine radio & Lake troll Down riggers Asking $2,000. 252-213-0379
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Boats For Sale 1992 Seadoo jet ski Used very little Excellent condition $1895 252-492-6809
Trucks & Trailers For Sale 1974 Chevrolet welding truck w/pipe Lincoln welder. 350 engine w/ chrome wheels. $3800. 252-456-5123 or 252-767-3788 1994 Ford F150 SL 1/2 ton. Dual tanks. 6 cyl. Chrome wheels. Good condition. Must see! $2500. 252-425-0319. 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT. V8. 5.6 liter. 197K mi. A/T, A/C, P/W, P/B, P/L. Work cover, bedliner, new batt. & P/S pump. $4995. 252-4383736 after 6PM daily or 8am-8pm weekends. 1999 Peterbilt CAT engine, plus 48ft. splitaxle trailer & equipment. $15,000. 252-492-6345. 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited AC, AT, CC, CD, TW. New lift kit, wheels & tires. Only 17K mi. Like new. $16,900 neg. 919-482-5611
Autos For Sale 1992 Chevrolet Caprice stationwagon. Very clean. 60K mi. 1 owner. Garage kept. $2500. 252-432-3918.
1999 Dodge Saturn Fair condition
919-219-5022 2000 Toyota Camry. $1500. *Buy Police Impounds* For listings, 800-749-8104 Ext 4148
Auto Parts BF Goodrich tires P22555-17. GM wheels & tires. P225-60-16. 252432-7891. Leave message.
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