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CMYK VGCC Warren Campus marks 40th anniversary of college Our Hometown, Page 2A

Research Triangle North firm’s IPO set to debut Business & Farm, Page 5A

A pragmatic look at Obama’s pragmatism Opinion, Page 8A

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Judge tosses Iglesias’ suit against Oxford police She claims firing when she spoke out about chief By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

OXFORD – A federal judge has dismissed a former Oxford Police Department administrative assistant’s lawsuit against the municipal government, Chief John Wolford, then-City Manager Tommy Marrow and the then-city human resources leader, Don Jenkins.

Sharon Iglesias claimed she was fired in January 2006 for speaking out about Wolford’s alleged embezzlement from a fund designed Iglesias to finance police undercover drug investigations. In December 2008, the city, Wolford, Marrow and Jenkins moved for a summary judgment, which District Judge James Dever III ordered on Monday, saying Iglesias had caused disharmony within the Police Department. A summary judgment is handed down when there are

Court document dismissing Sharon Iglesias’ lawsuit against the Oxford Police Department.

no issues of fact remaining to be tried in front of a jury. “We’re pleased with the result and we think it was the right one,” Norwood Blanchard, a Wilmington attorney who defended Oxford against the lawsuit, told the Dispatch on Tuesday. “She had a pretty strong personal ax to grind with the chief,” Blanchard alleged of Iglesias. “She was beating a dead horse. There just wasn’t anything left there, other than her campaign

to get rid of her boss, her crusade against the chief.” Wolford declined comment when contacted by the Dispatch. Charles Monteith, a Raleigh attorney representing Iglesias, expressed disappointment with Dever’s decision and said, “We’re trying to analyze it and decide what our options are.” One choice is to file with the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., with the 30-day filing deadline having started with Dever’s ruling in district court in Raleigh. Dever in March 2008 had already dismissed part of Iglesias’ claims, including that there was a mass conspiracy against

her. The claims left to be decided were regarding her federal rights to freedom of speech and whether there was a wrongful discharge under state law. Dever wrote that a public employer may restrain job-related speech in order “to maintain discipline and ensure harmony as necessary to the operation and mission of its agencies.” Iglesias began working for the city in December 1999 when Roger Paul was chief. Marrow hired Wolford as chief in June 2000. Dever wrote that Iglesias became concerned that Wolford Please see IGLESIAS, page 3A

Future funding questions for water district Local officials, USDA meeting today in Raleigh By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer

Barbara Beard-Hinton will help identify loans and grants such as federal stimulus money that might be available through the agency. He explained that the intent is to “maximize” funding from grants in an effort to reduce the amount of loan money needed for the two projects. USDA is the acronym for the United States Department of Agriculture. Expected to accompany Ayscue today to the USDA state office are: County Finance Director Steve Stanton; County Planning Director Jordan McMillen; and Lead Engineer Tim Carpenter with the firm of Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates of Pinehurst. The company has the contract with the County to oversee the construction of the water district in four phases. Information gained from the talk with the area director will be passed on to the County Commissioners at their regular meeting on

Will a partnership develop between the County and the Kittrell Water Association to secure funding and develop Phase 1B in Vance’s planned rural Children in the after-school program at the Henderson Family YMCA participate Friday afternoon in a Dance the Day Away water district? dance-a-thon in the children’s gym for America on the Move. The YMCA held line-dancing lessons, a community walk and a It is only one of the makickball tournament throughout the week. jor questions the County’s Board of Commissioners and at least one of its committees are seeking answers to while looking at the overall project. County officials and a key representative of USDA Rural Development meeting. And another 10offer with a $43,000 bid. ing member of Bier Haus. will meet in Raleigh today From STAFF REPORTS to discuss potential federal day round of bidding will Elissa Yount, a former Harris is president of the funding for phases IIA and start. city councilwoman, made Budweiser distributorHenderson attorney IB. Cloninger’s counteroffer a counteroffer of $50,000. ship, which is located off Randall Cloninger has Jerry Ayscue, county tops a $90,000 counterofBier Haus made a counWarrenton Road, and Bier submitted a $95,000 counfer by William Faison of teroffer of $55,000, Yount Haus, which is a limited li- manager, said Tuesday teroffer for the SoutherDurham and who had made a counteroffer of ability company, owns the that he hoped the discusland’s Mill Pond tract in sion he and staff members topped a counteroffer of $60,000, Southerland distributorship building. the southeastern part of Please see FUNDING, page 4A have with Area Director $73,500 by Cloninger. made a counteroffer of The city acquired Vance County. Robert Southerland, a $63,500 and Bier Haus the Southerland’s Mill City Clerk Pam Glover former city councilman took the lead again with a Pond tract in 1952 for made the announcement whose family once owned $70,000 counteroffer. to the City Council at the Please see BID, page 4A the land, made the first Paul Harris is a managpanel’s Monday evening Our Hometown . . . . . 2A Today Business & Farm. . . . 5A Public Records . . . . . 6A Sunny High: 73 Light Side . . . . . . . . . 7A Low: 46 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . 8A Sports. . . . . . . . . . 1-4B on Monday. his wife, Yolanda, and Rev. Bob Shope and Chance Comics . . . . . . . . . . . 4C By WILLIAM F. WEST Thursday The time is past, how“Coach” Rick Alexander Wilkinson. Daily Dispatch Writer Classifieds. . . . . . . 5-7C ever, to reprint ballots, had formed a six-county Oxford’s seven commisNice so Lue’s name is going to non-profit organization sioners serve staggered OXFORD – A candidate High: 75 continue to officially appear called Youth and Parent four-year terms. for the Oxford City ComLow: 54 as a choice among 14 canEmpowerment. Additionally, Oxford mission has ended her Butner didates for the commission, And until that point, voters on Nov. 3 will choose campaign for election to a Sandra A. Mebane, 57 Burnette said. Powell had been the only a chief executive for a position on the board. Details, 3A Henderson Lue becomes the second one of the four commissiontwo-year term. Mayor Al Constance Lue submitted Eliza B.H. Brame, 93 ers up for election on Nov. Woodlief is facing a third a letter citing her husband’s candidate for the commisRobert F. Hughes Sr., 78 sion to withdraw, with the 3 who had been seeking consecutive challenge from health as her reason from Raymond B. Stevenson, 69 other having been first-term another term in office. Frank Strickland. withdrawing from the Warrenton incumbent Steve Powell. The other three comcontest, Granville County William Richardson, 73 At the end of July, Powell missioners not seeking Contact the writer at bwest@ Elections Director Tonya Obituaries, 4A told the Dispatch that he, reelection are Paul Kiesow, hendersondispatch.com. Burnette said in an e-mail

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Mark It Down Today Early voting — Early voting for the Oct. 6 municipal elections continues through Saturday at the Vance County Board of Elections, 300 S. Garnett St., from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. VGCC event — The Franklin County Campus of VanceGranville Community College (VGCC) near Louisburg will hold an event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of VGCC from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4-6 p.m. (for students who only attend classes during the evening). Stroke support group — The Maria Parham Medical Center Stroke Support Group will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Center for Rehab Conference Room of the Brodie Waddill Building at Maria Parham Medical Center. A representative from the Vance County Social Services Department will be speaking about the adult Medicaid program. Stroke survivors, families, friends and caregivers are invited to attend. Please contact Liz Karan at 4361604 with any questions. Chamber membership drive — The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce will hold its fall membership drive today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Businesses that are not chamber members will be contacted by phone and offered the opportunity to join the organization at a 15 percent discount. For more information, contact the chamber at 438-8414. Wednesday Farmer’s market — The Wednesday Farmer’s Market, located near the track behind the Henderson Family YMCA, 380 Ruin Creek Road, is open from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. selling local produce. The market is sponsored by the YMCA, the Vance County Cooperative Extension Service and Maria Parham Medical Center. Venders interested in selling at the market should contact Wayne Rowland at 438-8188. Oxford Farmers’ Market — The Oxford Farmers’ Market, located on the corner of McClanahan and Lanier streets across from the police station in Oxford, is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday Childbirth classes — Prepared childbirth education classes are held at Granville Medical Center, 1010 College St., in Oxford, every Thursday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the first floor conference room. Women who are scheduled to deliver their babies at any hospital are welcome to attend. To register for the classes, call the Childbirth Education Department at (919) 690-3208. Genealogical society — Dr. Richard L. Taylor will present a program on naming traditions, especially in regard to nicknames, at the Granville County Genealogical Society meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners’ meeting room on Williamsboro Street in Oxford. Members and visitors are invited to attend. American Legion — American Legion Post #176 will meet at the Elks Lodge at 5 p.m. All post members are seriously requested to attend due to the nature of the business being discussed.

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VGCC Warren Campus marks 40th anniversary of community college Vance-Granville Community College brought the celebration of its 40th anniversary to the college’s Warren County Campus in Warrenton on Sept. 23. Warren County Campus Dean George A. Henderson welcomed VGCC students, trustees, administrators, instructors and local citizens to “an exciting day for Warren Campus and for Warren County… to honor our students, re-dedicate our campus, and celebrate our history.” In his remarks, VGCC President Randy Parker summarized the college’s history and mission. The original charter for the college, then known as Vance County Technical Institute, was issued on Sept. 4, 1969. Parker said that classes were offered in Warren County even before the area officially became part of the college’s service area in 1978. Ten years later, Parker said, “With the support of the Warren County commissioners, VGCC brought quality higher education and training into Warren County when this campus was built and dedicated in 1988. Since then, countless students and businesses have benefited from having VGCC close at hand.” The president expressed appreciation to Warren County for supporting the local campus over the years. VGCC Board of Trust-

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From left, VGCC President Randy Parker and Board of Trustees Member Sara C. Wester of Henderson cut the cake at a Sept. 23 reception at Warren County Campus during a celebration of the college’s 40th anniversary. partnership with Warren County Schools, as an example of a collaborative effort by the college and the community. Danylu Hundley, principal of the high school located on the Warren Campus, was among the guests. State legislators were represented by state Rep. Michael Wray. County leaders were also on hand,

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Warren Free Clinic — The Warren County Free Clinic will hold its second annual Volunteer Appreciation and Recognition Banquet from 7-10 p.m. at the Ambassador’s Inn and Suites, 197 Parham Road, Henderson. Guest speaker will be State Sen. Doug Berger. For more information, call 257-1904. Art event — Art du Jour, 209 E. Nash St. in Louisburg, will be featuring its artist of the month, Julie Cooke, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. She will be demonstrating her jewelry techniques. Those attending will be invited to create their own pieces for a small fee. For more information, please call Art du Jour at (919) 496-1650. Blood drive — Maria Parham Medical Center and the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the classroom and the auditorium of the hospital. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins will be taken. Donors need to be at least 17 years old, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Call Lee Anne Peoples at 436-1116 or email her at peoplesl@mphosp.org to schedule an appointment. American Legion — The American Legion Post 60 will hold it regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Legion Hut. All members are requested to attend. Masonic lodge — The Henderson Masonic Lodge #229 will hold a fish fry fundraiser from 11 a.m. until all plates are sold at the Old Winn Dixie building at Dabney West Shopping Center (behind Denny’s). The menu will include trout, French fries, hushpuppies, cole slaw and beverage. Eat-in or take out available. Cost is $6 per plate. All proceeds will benefit the lodge. Weight loss group — TOWN (Take Off Weight Now), a nonprofit weight loss group, will meet at Aycock Recreation Center at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Pageant fundraiser — The Vance/Granville/Franklin/Warren alumni chapter for Fayetteville State University will be hosting the annual “Tot and Teen Pageant” at 7:30 p.m. at Henderson Middle School. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 3068, Henderson, N.C., 27536.

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including county commissioner Ernest Fleming, who is also the official Warren County liaison to the VGCC Board of Trustees, county manager Linda Worth, who is a VGCC graduate, and Warren County Board of Education member Roberta Scott, who is VGCC’s adult high school coordinator. Dollie Burwell was there representing U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield’s office. The celebration included a Student Appreciation Day reception, complete with a special 40th anniversary cake. The activities were part of a series of anniversary events held at all VGCC campuses during September. The Franklin County Campus near Louisburg will hold/held the final event on today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 until 6 p.m. Celebrations continue in October. The college will host a 40th Anniversary Ball on Saturday, Oct. 3, followed by a “Festival for the 40th” on Saturday, Oct. 10. Both events will be held on the main campus.

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Because the drug is so commonly prescribed for older men who may be considering cataract surgery, it bears mentioning that taking tamsulosin (Flomax) within two weeks of cataract surgery increases the risk of experiencing serious post-operative complications. Tamsulosin is commonly prescribed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, which affects about 75% of men by age 70. The drug acts on receptors that are located in the smooth muscle of the prostate and bladder neck, as well as in the dilator smooth muscle of the iris. Because of this link, research shows that men who took the drug before cataract surgery were 2.33 times more likely to require post-operative treatment for retinal detachment, lost lens or lens fragment, and endophthalmitis (inflammation of the intraocular cavity). Cataracts affect a large percent of senior citizens age 65 and older in the United States today. It is important that patients inform their ophthalmologist whether they are currently taking alpha-blockers, such as Flomax, or did so in the past. At FOUR COUNTY EYE ASSOCIATES, we recommend timely screening for the early detection and treatment of eye and vision problems. Our goal is to provide you with compassionate, quality, convenient, affordable eye care while giving you the personal attention you deserve. Please call 492-8021 to schedule an appointment. We’re located at 451 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson Professional Plaza, Suite 204. P.S. Research does not indicate that the use of alpha-adrenergic receptor blockers other than tamsulosin is linked to post-cataract surgery complications.

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Correction In a story about a pair swindling senior citizens in Tuesday’s edition, the telephone number provided by the Henderson Police Department for Detective Kendall was incorrect. The correct number is (252) 430-3151.

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had been distributing confidential information outside the Police Department and was “creating hate and discontent” within the department, Dever wrote. And Dever noted Iglesias was actively supporting Strickland for mayor in the November 2005 election. Another example was when since-retired Capt. Bob Williamson, Lt. Floyd Griffin and now-Capt. Glen Boyd prepared a memorandum, this one for Marrow and slightly more than two weeks before the firing of Iglesias. The memo described a similar behavioral pattern and the resulting disruption, Dever wrote. Additionally, the judge’s ruling noted Iglesias’ husband, Roy, had written a lengthy letter that was published in the Oxford Public Ledger newspaper prior to the November 2005 election. Woodlief, in a preelection advertisement, asserted the State Bureau of Investigation had thoroughly investigated Wolford and had found no evidence of wrongdoing. Noelle Talley, a spokeswoman for state Attorney General Roy Cooper, told this reporter there never was an SBI probe of Wolford. District Attorney Sam Currin has maintained he did not find any proof of criminal wrongdoing by Wolford and, as a result, saw no need to ask the SBI to explore the allegations of embezzlement. Iglesias gave an interview to Raleigh television station WRAL, which aired a story about Wolford’s alleged embezzlement. Wolford told the station that he had not wanted anyone to know he had been checking to see whether there were any “bad cops,” but the station also noted the city and Wolford had agreed to share control of the drug fund. The WRAL story came

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cover up alleged misconduct by Wolford. In August 2004, Jim Winston, who is the city’s auditor, expressed concerns to Marrow that a municipal Finance Department employee had embezzled funds, Dever wrote. Marrow directed Winston to investigate and notified Wolford of the possibility of a personnel investigation becoming a criminal matter, Dever wrote. Iglesias said she learned about the probe from Detective Patricia Ford and called two Finance Department workers to ask whether a co-worker had been fired, Dever wrote. Wolford confronted Iglesias and Marrow believed the confidentiality breach disrupted the probe, Dever wrote. Marrow asked Jenkins to investigate, Jenkins went to Iglesias’ office and Iglesias maintained she had checked to see whether the finance employee was still working, Dever wrote. Ford, when questioned by Jenkins, denied telling Iglesias anything about the personnel matter, Dever wrote. Jenkins concluded that Iglesias had committed a serious confidentiality breach and that that investigation had been impaired, Dever wrote. According to Dever, the city, Wolford, Marrow and Jenkins noticed Iglesias’ continued efforts to discredit Wolford and challenge his authority within the Police Department. Iglesias spread rumors about Wolford’s alleged embezzlement and about other alleged indiscretions in his personal life, Dever wrote. Iglesias’ behavior led her co-workers to complain to Wolford, Marrow and Jenkins that Iglesias was disrupting the workplace. An example was a memorandum from Ford in October 2005 expressing dismay that Iglesias

allegedly began embezzling funds in November 2001. Iglesias spoke with several co-workers about her concerns and, in April 2003, reported her concerns to Alice Currin, who was then a city commissioner, Dever wrote. Currin is attempting a political comeback in the Nov. 3 election. In July 2003, Iglesias became acquainted with the chief’s then-wife, Susan Wolford, who was upset with her thenhusband, Dever wrote. The two women met in the Wolford home when the chief was out of Oxford, with the chief’s then-wife crying and telling Iglesias about the chief’s purported marital indiscretions and other character flaws, Dever wrote. And in March 2004, the two women again met, with the chief’s then-wife suggesting the chief was having an extramarital affair, Dever wrote, noting the two women continued to confide in one another. In May 2004, the city investigated Iglesias’ allegations about the chief’s alleged embezzlement and was satisfied with the chief’s explanation. The chief’s reason was he was trying to find out whether any Oxford police officers were protecting illegal drug dealers, Dever wrote. In June 2004, Iglesias spoke to Frank Strickland, Dever wrote. Strickland would use his information from Iglesias to complain about Wolford to the N.C. Department of Justice Training and Standards Commission and to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Dever wrote. Strickand, who is chief of police at Meredith College in Raleigh, was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor in November 2005 and in November 2007 and is again a candidate in the Nov. 3 election. And Strickland has repeatedly argued he believes Mayor Al Woodlief has lied to

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FUNDING, from page one Oct. 5, according to Ayscue. He said the session with Beard-Hinton today could lead to a future joint discussion on Phase IB involving the County, USDA Rural Development and the KWA, which has operated for a number of years. As far as possible collaboration with KWA is concerned, Ayscue said, “How can funding be structured, and who would be the applicant? Which would be better from a grant-funding standpoint?” During the Sept. 24 meeting of the County Commissioners’ Planning and Environmental Committee, Ayscue said the KWA is “looking at opportunities to expand and improve its system in the area.” In previous discussions with KWA officials, Ayscue mentioned, “We’ve talked about areas that it might want to serve.” He also told the committee: “If we are going to proceed with the USDA, we’ve got the board’s direction on that.” Ayscue said the guidance of the three members of the panel — Chairman Dan Brummitt, Terry Garrison and Danny Wright — is also needed on the KWA issue and “who is going to end up doing what.” Brummitt represents District 4, which includes Kittrell. He said KWA

officials have done a lot of preparatory work in connection with Phase 1B, and have met with Tim Carpenter, who represents the engineering firm. Fred Hobbs, the principle of the company, told the commitee that ”We could choose to sell them (KWA) bulk water.” He also said: “I think it would be difficult to turn over IB to KWA.” Brummitt replied that “They would use revenue bonds instead of general obligation bonds.” The board chairman mentioned that KWA’s responsibilities might extend to all of IB. “Kittrell would be the applicant (for USDA Rural Development funds) and we (Vance County) would move on to Phase IIA.” He appeared to be in favor of “getting water to them (KWA) at a cost that is similar and won’t hurt the level of cooperation.” During the discussion, Brummitt said “partnership is what we have been talking about.” Carpenter explained that “From a joint partnership, somebody has to be the applicant as far as the USDA is usually concerned. Wright told his fellow members that “It looks like a meeting with the KWA and Hobbs (the firm) and the USDA and us would be in order. Regional collaboration is the way to go. It

BID, from page one $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 halfcentury ago.

The 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

Deaths is the most efficient, and it doesn’t duplicate efforts.” He also said: “If Vance County can work collaboratively with the City of Henderson, we can work collaboratively with the KWA.” Ayscue added that “We need to work together. There is no question about it.” When the question of the cost of buying water from Henderson for the overall project was brought up, Brummitt said: “I think we need to look at everything.” On Oct. 5, the committee will recommend to the Board of Commissioners a progress schedule for the water district that includes starting construction on Feb. 1 of 2010. Referring to the proposed schedule at the Sept. 24 meeting, Brummitt said: “I’m in support of the time-line, which is rather ambitious. We have let this project languish too long, and we need to be ambitious.” Hobbs advised that construction of the project is ready to proceed if the schedule is approved by the Board of Commissioners. Wright didn’t seem to mind ending a sentence with a preposition: “Full speed ahead is what we are committing to.”

R. Fenner Hughes Sr. HENDERSON — Robert Fenner Hughes Sr., 78, formerly of Hughes Hollow Lane, Henderson, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at a local nursing home. Born in Vance County, he was the son of the late Lessie Pearl Abbott Hughes and Robert Sam Hughes. Mr. Hughes was a retired sales manager at City Tire Recappers Inc. He was a member of New Sandy Creek Baptist Church. A graveside funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at New Sandy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, conducted by the Revs. Timothy J. Burgess and Timothy W. Short. Surviving are his wife, Matilda Woodard Hughes; children, Fenner Hughes Jr., Chuck Chambers, Chris and Debra Hughes, and Teresa and

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HENDERSON — Eliza Beatrice Henderson Brame, 93, also known as “Tim” or “Bea,” has died. She was born Sept. 10, 1916, to the late John W. and Lula Boyd Henderson. She was baptized at an early age and joined the Contact the writer at awheless@hendersondispatch.com. former Oak Level Christian Church, now known as Oak Level United Church of Christ, where she remained a faithful presently comes from the member until her health John H. Kerr Reservoir and declined. Henderson’s water reclamaShe had a career in tion facility is off N.C. 39 the Johnston and Vance north of Interstate 85. County public school systems as a teacher. She Send comments to news@ was educated in the Vance hendersondispatch.com. County School System, Palmer Institute, Shaw University and North Carolina A&T College. She is survived by a son, died in the Iraq war since it James A. Brame Jr., and began in March 2003, accordfive grandchildren. She ing to an Associated Press was preceded in death by count. her husband, James; six The figure includes nine military civilians killed in ac- brothers; and three sisters. Funeral services will be tion. At least 3,473 military conducted at 11:30 a.m. personnel died as a result of Thursday at Oak Level hostile action, according to United Church of Christ, the military’s numbers. with the Rev. John E. DurThe AP count is three ham officiating and the fewer than the Defense Department’s tally. Rev. Leon White presid-

U.S. military deaths in Iraq, Afghanistan By The Associated Press

As of Tuesday, Sept. 29, at least 773 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Tuesday at 10 a.m. EDT. Of those, the military reports 594 were killed by hostile action. Outside the Afghan region, the Defense Department reports 70 more mem-

bers of the U.S. military died in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Of those, three were the result of hostile action. The military lists these other locations as Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba; Djibouti; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Jordan; Kenya; Kyrgyzstan; Philippines; Seychelles; Sudan; Tajikistan; Turkey; and Yemen. There were also four CIA officer deaths and one military civilian death. As of the same date and time, at least 4,346 members of the U.S. military had

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ing. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at 433 W. Rockspring St., Henderson. Arrangements are by Williams Funeral Home of Henderson.

Sandra A. Mebane BUTNER — Sandra A. Mebane, 57, of Murdoch Developmental Center, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. She was involved in the chapel at Murdoch Center. She is survived by several family members. Visitation will be today at Betts Funeral Home in Oxford from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Murdoch Chapel and burial will follow at the Newcomb Family Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be given to Murdoch Center Campership Fund. Services are by Betts

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Raymond B. Stevenson HENDERSON — Raymond Bat Stevenson, 69, of 171 Lynn Haven Ave., died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at his home. Born on Feb. 4, 1940, in Vance County, he was the son of Blanche Gupton Stevenson of Henderson and the late Charlie Robertson Stevenson Sr. He was a retired owner and operator of Stevenson’s Trucking Company. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the J.M. White Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Milton Abbott. Burial will follow in the Middleburg Cemetery. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons, Tim Stevenson of Henderson and Todd Stevenson of Oxford; two brothers, Charlie R. Stevenson Jr. and Bobby Stevenson, both of Henderson; a sister, Nancy S. Pruitt of Daytona Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at J.M. White Funeral Home. At other times they will be at the home of Tim and Balinda Stevenson at 558 Wakefield Ave. Serving as active pallbearers will be Jeno Sandor, Marcus Long, Johnnie Long, Scottie Gordon, Douglas Adams, Josh Walker and Scottie Stevenson. Arrangements are by J.M. White Funeral Home.

William Richardson WARRENTON — William Richardson, 73, of 462 Sulphur Springs Road, Warrenton, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by R.H. Greene Funeral Home of Warrenton.

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Talecris Biotherapeutics delayed IPO set to debut Research Triangle Park firm makes protein therapies NEW YORK (AP) — Talecris Biotherapeutics Inc. is expected to go public this week after a two-year pause, potentially giving the two private equity firms behind the biotechnology company a payday while allowing Talecris to pay debt. The Research Triangle Park, N.C.-based maker of protein therapies is offering 28.9 million shares for $18 to $20 apiece, while stockholders are offering 15.8 million shares, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The company said it would use about $515 million in proceeds to pay loans, and shareholders Cerberus Capital Management and Ampersand Ventures will raise $300 million by selling their own stock. The offering is expected to be the largest this week, as a growing number of companies are once again turning to the equity market for capital now that the financial crisis seems to have abated. Talecris, which originally planned to go public in 2007, pulled the IPO in December that year due to uncertainties regarding future plasma supplies. Morningstar analyst Damien Conover said the “window” for biotech IPOs seems to be opening again

as the market improves and companies search for capital. The downturn in the market was especially hard on biotech IPOs which are already considered high-risk stocks. Talecris, though, is already an established biotech operation, with about 4,800 employees and $1.4 billion in revenue last year. Founded in 2005, Talecris makes a range of plasma-derived protein therapies, including intravenous treatments for immune system conditions and lung conditions. In its SEC filing, the company said it ranks third in the world, with about 12 percent of the market, behind leader Baxter International Inc., Deerfield, Ill., and CSL Behring of King of Prussia, Pa. In June, CSL Behring parent CSL Ltd. of Australia pulled out of its plan to buy Talecris for $3.1 billion, less debt, following a challenge by the Federal Trade Commission. A key revenue driver for Talecris is Gamunex IGIV, which is used to boost the antibodies of patients with compromised immune systems because of issues ranging from genetic conditions to chemotherapy treatment side effects. Gamunex had about 21 percent of the U.S. market in 2008. The market itself for plasma-derived protein therapies was worth about $9.7 billion in 2007 and has been growing at a compound annual rate of about 8 percent, the com-

pany said. For Talecris, expansion into international markets is a key strategy. Last year, 80 percent of its sales came from North America, while the region represented only about 40 percent of the global market for plasma product sales. Baxter, CSL Behring, and Talecris also compete in the A1PI market with products aimed at boosting a protein that protects the lungs from inflammation. Talecris said its A1PI Prolastin product had a 67 percent share of sales in the U.S. in 2008 and 90 percent in the European Union. Lawrence D. Stern, 52, has been the CEO of Talecris since 2007 and a director since 2005. He is also chairman. Chief Financial Officer John M. Hanson, 57, has held the position since 2005. Risks the company faces include shifts in government and insurance company reimbursement policies, as Talecris’ products are primarily used in hospital or physician settings. If payors reduce reimbursement, that could prompt customers to stop administering the product, cut the doses, or to substitute lower cost products, the company said. Underwriters for the IPO are Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Citi, and JPMorgan Securities. The company will be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “TLCR.”

Consumer confidence unexpectedly falls in Sept. after 3-month climb By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer

NEW YORK — Americans’ worries about job security flared up in September, causing a widely watched barometer of consumer confidence to fall unexpectedly and raising more concern about the upcoming holiday shopping season. The New York-based Conference Board, a private research group, said that its Consumer Confidence Index dipped to 53.1 in September, down from the revised 54.5 reading in August. Economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters had expected a reading of 57. The index — fueled by signs that the economy might be stabilizing — had enjoyed a three-month climb since hitting a historic low in February of 25.3 but has been bumpy since June as rising unemployment has caught up with shoppers. A reading above 90 means the economy is on solid footing. Above 100 signals strong growth. Economists watch consumer sentiment because spending on goods and services for consumers, including housing and health care, accounts for about 70 percent of U.S. economic activity by federal measures. The Conference Board’s Present Situation Index, which measures consumers’ current assessment of the economy, declined to 22.7 from 25.4. The Expectations Index, which measures consumers’ outlook over the next six months, dipped to 73.3 from 73.8 last month. The big concern is the job market. Economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters project job losses slowed in September. On average, they predict 180,000 were lost this

month, down from 216,000 in August. But Labor Department figures to be released this Friday are projected to show unemployment ticking up to 9.8 percent in September from 9.7 percent in August. The weak job market, along with tight credit, has led shoppers to limit spending and focus on discounts when they do buy. Even those not worried about losing a job or finding a new one are embracing frugal behavior, buying only necessities and using more coupons. Economists expect holiday sales to be at best flat from a year ago, the weakest holiday season since at least 1967 when the Commerce Department started collecting the data. Badillo projects sales for October through December won’t change from last year, compared with the 4.5 percent decline last year from the year before.

The consumer confidence survey was sent to 5,000 households and had a cutoff date of Sept. 22.

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Fed moves on credit card protection plan By JEANNINE AVERSA AP Economics Writer

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N.Y. GOP chooses Nixon son-in-law Cox as chairman ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A Manhattan lawyer who is Richard Nixon’s sonin-law is the new leader of the New York Republicans. Edward Cox was named state GOP chairman at a state committee meeting in Albany on Tuesday. Cox is married Cox to the late president’s daughter Tricia. The party is looking to make some gains in elections next year. New York Republicans have not held a statewide post since Gov. George Pataki left office at the end of 2005. Cox has corporate legal experience and a political pedigree that includes a grandfather who served in the state Assembly and sat on New York’s highest court. His lone flirtation with elective office was a 2006 Senate run. It fizzled before the primary.

Goodyear: Contract provides $215 million in savings CLEVELAND (AP) — Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. says a new national contract with the United Steelworkers union will save the company $215 million over the four-year life of the agreement. Combined with earlier staff-reduction agreements at five plants, the Akron, Ohio-based tire maker said Tuesday that it expects $555 million in savings over four years. Goodyear agreed to invest $600 million over four years to upgrade plants represented by the Steelworkers. The agreement ratified in mid-September covers about 10,300 workers at plants in Akron; Fayetteville, N.C.; Gadsden, Ala.; Buffalo, N.Y.; Topeka, Kan.; Danville, Va. and Union City, Tenn.

Wash. gov: 787 loss wouldn’t be end of Boeing here OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Chris Gregoire (GREG’-wahr) says it won’t be the end of aerospace in Washington if Boeing picks another state for its second 787 assembly line. Boeing is expected to pick a location for its new 787 plant by year’s end. Washington is a competitor, but South Carolina is

also making a strong play. Gregoire notes a second 787 line could mean about 900 jobs. She says people have to compare that with Washington’s existing aerospace work force of about 80,000. Gregoire says she’s going to fight hard for the new assembly line. But she also says the decision is beyond her control. Boeing’s relationship with its Machinists union could be the biggest factor in the assembly line decision. A top union official has told politicians to stay out of those talks.

N.C. treasurer puts new travel policy in place RALEIGH (AP) — State Treasurer Janet Cowell has issued a new travel policy for employees who are reimbursed by companies through which the state’s pension funds invest money. The policy change unveiled Tuesday comes after details were disclosed about business trips taken by then-chief investment officer Patricia Gerrick while managing the state’s $64 billion retirement system. Cowell said in an interview with The Associated Press that an employee now can’t be reimbursed directly from investment companies or investment advisory boards when they pay for the employee’s trip. Employees now will get paid back for expenses through the State Treasurer’s Office. Cowell said the change increases transparency within the department. The treasurer declined to release more details about why Gerrick was let go several weeks ago.

Man accused of killing 2 N.C. cops will stand trial CHARLOTTE (AP) — A judge has ruled that the man charged with killing two North Carolina police officers in 2007 is competent to stand trial. The Charlotte Observer reported on its Web site Tuesday that Superior Court Judge Albert Diaz said Demeatrius Montgomery did not prove he was incompetent to stand trial on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two CharlotteMecklenburg officers. He’s charged with killing 34-year-old Officer Sean Clark and 35-yearold Officer Jeff Shelton, who were shot to death March 31, 2007. Doctors testified for the defense that the 27-yearold Montgomery likely

suffers from paranoid schizophrenia. They said he won’t talk to his lawyers and can’t assist in his defense. Prosecutors presented evidence that Montgomery often talked by phone to his family from jail and has written letters to them.

N.C. man attacked with his own hedgeclippers WINSTON-SALEM (AP) — Police have arrested three teenagers for assaulting a North Carolina man with his own hedge clippers. Multiple media outlets reported that WinstonSalem police made the arrests Monday and Tuesday after robbers hit a 53-yearold Winston-Salem man in the head and face Saturday with the clippers. Police say Billy Lee Brown returned home in the afternoon and caught the three robbing his house. He was transported to a hospital for treatment. Seventeen-year-old John Henry Brown, 18-year-old Akeem Wilson and 19-year-old Shermain Cortez Moses face charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon, assault with a deadly weapon and felony breaking and entering. They are being held on $200,000 bond. No attorneys were listed for the suspects.

Teen accused in threat on western Colorado school PALISADE, Colo. (AP) — Prosecutors say an 18-yearold man was plotting a “profoundly disturbing” attack on his western Colorado high school with weapons and explosives. Robert Dell Johnson is being held on $100,000 bail on suspicion of criminal solicitation and interference with an education institution. Mesa County District Attorney Pete Hautzinger revealed few specifics on the investigation into the threat against Palisade High School, but the sheriff said the threat was credible. Deputies arrested Johnson Monday night at his home. Johnson’s attorney described his client as a “young man talking in anger and with nothing to back it up.” Johnson is scheduled to be in court Oct. 8 for formal filing of charges.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

VANCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests • Bruce Edward Harris, 51, of 501 Regina Lane on Sept.. 28 was served with an order for arrest. Failure to appear on a misdemeanor probation violation. Bond was set at $150. Court date Nov. 18. • Rodney Wayne Patton, 36, of 589 Dr. Finch Road was arrested Sept. 28. Misdemeanor communicating threats. Bond was set at $300. Court date Oct. 20. • Robert Lewis Ayscue, 37, of 3088 Faulknertown Road on Sept. 28 was served with an order for arrest. Child support. Bond was set at $1,100. Court date Oct. 14. • Tony Fisher, 37, of Evans Road on Sept. 28 was served with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear, 2 counts. Misdemeanor child support. Bond was set at $3,800. Court date Oct. 29. • Victor Loretto Matzner, 44, of 1102 Alford Mill Road, Bunn was arrested Sept. 28. Misdemeanor failure to return rental property. Bond was set at $5,000. Court date Oct. 5. • Scostty William Patton, 28, of 20 Fowler Lane was arrested Sept. 26. Misdemeanor communicating threats. Bond was set at $500. Court date Oct. 20. • Ja-mal A. Dortch, 20, of 142 Kings Road on Sept. 27 was served with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear on reckless driving to endanger.

Bond was set at $1,200. Court date Nov. 17. • Lashanna N. Cozart, 23, of 705 Gun Club Road Lot 19 on Sept. 25 was served with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear on simple assault charge in Granville. Misdemeanor failure to appear on driving while license revoked charge in Vance. Bond was set at $500 on each charge. Court date in Vance Oct. 1. Court date in Granville Oct. 14. • Katherine Granger Murray, 44, of 519 Gillburg Road Lot 10 was arrested Sept. 26. Misdemeanor domestic simple assault. No bond. Court date Oct. 19. • James Anthony Bullock, 29, of Durham was arrested Sept. 25. Probation violation in Durham. Bond was set at $50,000. Court date Nov. 4. • Michael Brodie, 40, of 987 Deer Trail Park II was arrested Sept. 25. Misdemeanor assault to inflict serious injury. Misdemeanor simple assault. Bond was set at $1,000. Court date Oct. 5. • Michael Anthony Ranes, 39, of 4343 Jacksontown Road on Sept. 27 was served with a criminal summons. Misdemeanor failure to return retail property. No bond listed. No court date listed. • Michael Eugene Williams, 28, of 4038 Jacksontown Road, Manson, on Sept. 27 was served with a criminal summons. Misdemeanor failure to return rental property. No bond listed. Court date Oct. 20.

Larceny • John Foster of 215 Turner Lane reported Sept. 28 the theft from a barn at 330 Wildlife Lane of 2 Stihl string trimmers valued at $600, backpack blower valued at $400 and 2 sections of fencing valued at $100. • Jordan Carriers Inc. of Natchez, Miss., reported Sept. 28 the theft from 285 Vanco Mill Road of diesel fuel valued at $425. • Charles Briggs, 78, of 7749 N.C. 39N reported Sept. 28 the theft of a red Troybilt lawn mower valued at $1,500 and a black and green Cobra go-cart valued at $1,500. • Bob Cooper of 1586 Rice Road reported Sept. 27 the theft of the following items and their values: Dewalt yellow/black radial arm saw with shield, $450; red Sears 100-gallon air compressor, $300; Black & Decker zaw saw with black case, $150; Husqvarna 375 20-inch blade chair saw, $500; and backpack sprayer, no value listed. • Don Woods, 51, of 366 Buckskin Lane reported Sept. 26 the theft of a red Troy riding mower valued at $1,000. • Jackie Ward Gregory, 28, of 42 N.C. 39 Loop Road Lot 40 reported Sept. 25 the theft from the residence of a Hi Point/ CF380 semi-automatic handgun valued at $150; a cell phone valued at $100; and ammunition, checkbooks and Nike Jordan shoes, no values listed.

HENDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrests • Shakima Campbell, 23, of 111 S. Pinkston St. on Sept. 28 was served with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor simple assault. No bond listed. Court date Oct. 27. • Raymond Boyd, 54, of 323 N. Clark St. on Sept. 28 was served with an order for arrest. Failure to appear. Bond was set

at $20,800. Court date Oct. 21. • James Thomas Glover, 37, of 424 Thomas St. on Sept. 28 was served with an order for arrest. Failure to appear. Bond was set at $195. Court date Nov. 23.

Larceny • Taylor Collins, 19, of 422 Lightwood Lane reported Sept. 28 the theft of an N.C. license plate, number YRP-2795.

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Henderson Wellness Center, PA, announced its facility on Dabney Drive with a Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. Pictured at the ribbon cutting, from left, are, front row: Lonnie Davis, Henderson mayor pro-tem; Wellness employees Kakeasha Richardson, PAC; Dr. Brandon Taylor, chiropractor; Heather Taylor, Dr. Taylor’s wife; and Angie Wright, office manager; Vance County Commissioner Dan Brummitt; and Chamber Ambassadors Bernice Bullock of Generations Community Credit Union and Mary A. Lynn; back row, from left, Chamber Ambassadors Sarah Falkner of Staffmark and Fern Ellington of BB&T; Wellness Center employees Amanda Boydston and Teresa Davis; and Chamber Ambassador Gina DeMent of Five County Mental Health Authority.

Dr. Brandon Taylor, chiropractor, and Kakeasha Richardson, PAC, have announced the opening of the Henderson Wellness Center, P.A., at 414 Dabney Drive in Henderson. They held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 10 to introduce the transition from a chiropractic center to a team approach of chiropractic and medical. The center is a multi-disciplinary office offering medical and chiropractic services. In their new urgent care facility, they offer same-day appointments for minor conditions such as upper respiratory infections, sore throats, acute asthma exacerbations, urinary tract infections, upset stomach, headaches, rashes, sprains and strains. Walk-ins are welcome and they accept most major insurances. They can be reached by telephone at (252) 430-8000.

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