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Worker Mayor hopefuls talk change from the start Powell, Strickland debate Oxford issues dies in fall at airport By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

OXFORD — The two of the three candidates for mayor who participated in a debate Tuesday at the Senior Center emphasized the change theme from the start of the gathering. A roomful of spectators got the chance to hear Steve Powell and Frank Strickland, with Strickland By WILLIAM F. WEST saying, “We are going to move in a Daily Dispatch Writer new direction.” Mayor Al Woodlief declined to OXFORD — A 54-yearold man assigned to replace participate in the debate, which lasted approximately an hour. sky lighting at OxfordHenderson Airport died Tuesday morning after falling, Granville County Sheriff Brin Wilkins said. Larry Strater, of 3525 Chewning Road, Oxford, was on top of the airport shop and was getting ready to change the faded pieces of roofing, Wilkins said. “I believe he lost his balance,” Wilkins said, adding that Strater fell onto an aircraft before falling to the concrete floor. The emergency call came at 10:03 a.m. The airport is off Salem Road and just on the Granville County side of the Granville CountyVance County line. The job of replacing the sky lighting had been contracted out, Wilkins said.

Powell said the gathering is a process of beginning the change and said change will occur fast or slow. “And you can be a part of it or watch it run you over,” Powell said. “But you need to be in the process.” Powell at the end of July declined to seek re-election to a second consecutive four-year term on the City Commission, but at the start of this month announced his campaign for mayor as a write-in

candidate. Powell, an educator, joined Strickland, who is retiring as chief of campus police at Meredith College in Raleigh, and Woodlief, a retired radio broadcaster, in the contest. The election is Nov. 3, with the winner to serve a twoyear term. Strickland is conducting his third consecutive campaign against Woodlief, who was a commissioner from 1987 until being elected mayor in 2001.

Strickland told the debate audience Tuesday that he wants to establish working relations with Granville County’s government and called for filling the fire chief position vacant since the mid-January departure of Lanny Dillehay. And Strickland said he wants to cut taxes, reduce unneeded spending and advocate recycling. Powell told the audience that, “I’m not running as a black candidate. You need to have that absolutely clear.” Powell added, “It is about people.”

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Traffic has shifted back to the southbound lanes of Interstate 85 in this view north from Ruin Creek Road Tuesday morning after six months of rehabilitation which included removing old concrete, paving and adding new concrete. The whole project is slated to be completed by Thanksgiving.

Vance commissioners discuss personnel Could closed session mean hiring of economic development director? By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer

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Deaths Forestville, Md. James Porter, 68 Henderson Shirley M. Bryant, 70 Alvela C. McKnight, 80 Beulah M. Royster, 87 Oxford William Bullock, 74 Elsie C. Currin, 84 Rufus Nevels, 76 Raleigh Dorothea C. Critz, 64 Warren County Clara M. Adams, 91 David Perry, 43

One can speculate that the Vance Commissioners’ closed session Tuesday to discuss property, personnel and contract negotiations could have been more interesting than the 12-minute open meeting that preceded it. Especially if the one behind shut doors in their conference room in the old court house on Young Street involved whom to hire as the County’s

new economic development director, and what to pay the new hire. Last Thursday, County Manager Jerry Ayscue told the HendersonVance Economic Development Commission that the screening process underway had produced “a couple of different options.” It’s possible that someone could be placed in the position by the time the EDC holds its Strategic Planning Retreat Oct. 27-28, “but we’re still doing background checks,” Ayscue said. In their open meeting on Tues-

day, the Commissioners approved a $15,812 change-order for the new elementary school to replace an existing sewer line at the intersection of the exit drive and Rock Mill Road. To help speed up the construction process, the board members agreed to allow Ayscue to sign change orders up to $5,000. They would be given to the Commissioners at their next meeting.

OXFORD — A 52-year-old man died Monday afternoon as a result of Obituaries, 4A a wreck on N.C. 96 approximately 1 1/2 miles south of Oxford and approximately a quarter of a mile south of Fielding Knott Road, the N.C. Highway Patrol said. Frederick Page Carpenter Jr., of 1622 Country Lane, Creedmoor,

was driving a box truck north on the highway. The vehicle went across the center line, off the pavement and to the left, striking a mailbox and a ditch bank, the patrol said. The wreck happened at 3:45 p.m. Trooper D.J. Sinnema investigated and the patrol remained at the wreck scene until 6:09 p.m. The patrol had no other information about the wreck. The previous fatality in Granville County happened Sept. 29 approxi-

Investigators said a customer was fatally shot early Tuesday morning when he answered a knock at the front door during an apparent robbery attempt at Jokers Bar & Lounge on U.S. 1/158. Vance County Sheriff Peter White identified the victim as David Dmitri Perry, 43, of 861 No Bottom Road in Warrenton. Perry was transported by EMS to Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson, where he died a short time later, the Sheriff said. The lone shooter, who might have intended to rob some customers still inside the bar in the Greystone Please see SHOTGUN, page 4A

Possession of heroin charged By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer

mately seven miles north of Stovall. Donna Black, 41, of Bailey, was driving a 1992 Chevrolet south on Pittard Road. The vehicle went across the center line, off the pavement and to the left, striking the embankment and striking a utility pole. The wreck happened at 7:35 p.m. and Trooper D.M. Stuart responded.

Two people have been arrested on heroin possession charges by members of the Vice/Narcotics Unit with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office. Beside the felony offenses, William Keith Wade Jr., 29, and Fallon Marie Owens, 24, were also accused of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Both live at 1129 Pine Ridge Road in Henderson. Their bonds were set at $35,000 each. A preliminary hear was scheduled to be held Oct. 19 in Vance County District Court.

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Wreck south of Oxford claims life of man, 52 By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

Shotgun blast kills customer Apparent robbery attempt at local bar turns deadly

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Mark It Down Today Blood drive — The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at Granville Central High School from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information about local blood drives or to learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact Twanna Jones, Granville-Vance Branch Manager at (252) 438-4813 or (919) 693-6550 or email JonesTJ@usa.redcross.org. 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. 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.

Thursday Blood drive — The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at Vance Charter School from 2-6:30 p.m. For more information about local blood drives or to learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact Twanna Jones, GranvilleVance Branch Manager at (252) 438-4813 or (919) 693-6550 or email JonesTJ@usa.redcross.org. Business network — The Vance-Granville Business Network invites local business owners interested in growth to a meeting from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at the Hampton Inn, Ruin Creek Road, Henderson. For more information, please contact Virginia Clay at (919) 877-2449 or (800) 648-5571. Chess Club — The Henderson/Vance Chess Club, affiliated with the U. S. Chess Federation, meets at the First United Methodist Church from 6 to 9:30 p.m. All are welcome, adults and youths, novice or experienced. For more information, call Rudy Abate at 438-4459 (days) or 738-0375 (evenings). Lions Club — The Henderson Lions Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the Henderson Country Club. Lion Jim Catalana will present the program. Anyone who is interested in becoming a member of the club can contact Randy Oxendine at oxendine@nc.rr.com.

Friday United Way fundraiser — The Vance County United Way will hold a “Coins Make A Difference” hot dog/hamburger fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the organization’s office, 212 Dabney Dr. (across from the fire station). Hot dog and hamburger lunches will be available for donations. United Way volunteers will also be at the intersection of Dabney Drive and Garnett Street from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to collect donations from motorists. 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. Book sale — The Friends of the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library organization is sponsoring its annual book sale today through Sunday in the former Super Ten store building on Raleigh Road across from the Supply Line Country Market. The book sale will be open to the general public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow. Sunday hours are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the library at (252) 438-3316. Fundraiser — Rebuilding Hope Inc. will hold a barbecue chicken fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the organization’s warehouse, 249 N. Oliver Dr. (off Warrenton Road, just east of U.S. 1 Bypass). Plates will be available for $7 and will include half of a chicken, string beans, potatoes, bread and dessert. Rebuilding Hope is a United Way agency. Yard sale — The Badd Boyz/Lady Badd Boyz Social Club will sponsor a donation yard sale from 8 a.m. until everything is sold out at the home of Justine Williams, 526 Raleigh Road. All proceeds will be used to help the needy. For more information, contact Barbara Jiggetts at (252) 430-6081. Birthday bash — The Vance Senior High School Class of 1977 will hold a 50th birthday celebration for its members from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Ambassadors Inn & Suites in Henderson. Cost is $15 per person and can be paid at the door. Dress is semi-formal. For more information, contact Janice Brodie-Perry at (252) 492-4806 or (252) 767-8260. Help foster kids — The Vance County Department of Social Services-Children’s Services will hold a hot dog sale and 50/50 raffles from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 305-B Young St. to raise funds to assist in promoting Adoption Awareness Month in November and to support the Vance County LINKS Program. Hotdogs will be $1.50; hot dog, chips and drink will be $3; and two hot dogs, chips, drink and two raffle tickets will be $5. Raffle tickets will be sold for $1 each or 10 for $5. For more information, (252) 436-0407.

Harvest Market Festival set for Saturday in Warrenton The stunning fall colors will be the perfect backdrop for the Warrenton Harvest Market Festival on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the courthouse square. The festival will feature fun and games, festival foods, arts and crafts, a farmer’s market, baked goods and live entertainment. Among the artists slated to display their wares is wood craftsman Reuben Palmer, a Warren County native from Norlina. Palmer will showcase his segmented and solid wooden bowls and vases at the festival. Palmer has worked with this particular “woodturning” technique since 2003 and says of his work, “I use exotic woods like walnut, maple basswood, and yellow heart to create patterns and designs.” A retired carpentry instructor from Vance-Granville Community College, Palmer’s work has been featured in several state-

Wood craftsman Reuben Palmer will be selling hand-crafted wooden bowls, such as this one, this Saturday in Warrenton. painting, kids can actually experience the traditional way apple juice was made years ago with an old-fashioned apple press. Kids will be able to sample the fresh apple juice and see that making apple juice from the press requires a lot more effort than going to the store and buying it. Bluegrass, blues and gospel music will be featured every hour, begin-

wide art shows, competitions and publications. Palmer promises to have something at the festival for every price range. Local and regional craftsmen will feature everything from decorated grapevine wreaths, theme baskets, pillows, crocheted items, and quilts to bird boxes, jewelry and gourmet candles. In addition to the usual face

The Salvation Army will be taking applications for Christmas assistance from Vance County residents on Nov. 2-5 from 9-11:30

a.m. and from 1-3:30 p.m. Applicants must bring photo identification, proof of household income and expenses, and a Social

Security card for everyone in the household. Applications must be made in person at 355 Alexander Ave., Henderson. No ap-

Zeb Vance Elementary School and E.O. Young Jr. Elementary School have been recognized by the North Carolina Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Initiative, according to an announcement by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. Zeb Vance Elementary has been selected as

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ning with the singing of the National Anthem by local nine-year old Jonathan Abbott. Featured musicians include the Warren County Travelers, traditional bluegrass; Mandolin Orange with Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz playing guitar, mandolin and fiddle; and bluesman Joe Clutchins from nearby Franklin County with roots in Warren County. Clutchins bills himself as, “A new kind of bluesman, keeping it real.” The entertainment extends into the evening with a ghost walk through the downtown Warrenton area with local ghost master and storyteller Pat Draffin. The Harvest Market Festival is presented by the Warren Revitalization Committee and co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of Warren County. For more information on the Warrenton Harvest Market Festival, call (252) 257-1122.

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At the same time, Powell made clear he would address the needs of AfricanAmericans, along with the needs of Asians, Hispanics and persons of European descent. The candidates were asked a list of questions. The first was about what ideas they have for supporting young people to stay in school and to not join gangs. Strickland urged the development of programs to give them incentives to stay in school and additionally urged finding out why they are not in school. Noting he has watched employees leaving their shifts at Revlon in the direction away from Oxford, Strickland wanted to make deals with Revlon and other companies just outside the city limits, but who have city services, to provide job training locally. Powell said, “We don’t have gangs in Oxford,” but have cliques and neighborhood organizations in which young people are getting together because the family structure is falling down or the schools are not providing what they need. Powell commended Police Chief John Wolford for taking steps to prevent situations developing among young people who have lost hope. Still, Powell said, “Some of our best talent is on the streets. Some of the most talented, intellectual, gifted people have had a bump in the road, have become frustrated and then decided that the world has turned them down. We have to reach out and grab those people.” Strickland, in rebuttal, said young people can use the resources of the library

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finding more places to make cuts in the then-proposed municipal budget. City Manager Mark Donham is saying the outcome of a $40,000 study of public safety by an outside organization would not be made public until December because the document is not yet ready. And Donham has said he would hold off a search process to replace Dillehay pending the outcome of the study. Donham named Wolford acting fire chief in the meantime. Strickland, bringing up the subject of the study at the debate, said he believes the plan is to put Wolford in charge of what would be public safety in Oxford, instead of maintaining the separate fire and police departments. And Strickland said he believes the concept of having a public safety organization would result in higher taxes. “You’re talking about cross training police and fire,” Strickland said. “You’re talking about an automatic 10 percent pay raise. No police officer is going to fight fire without some extra money. We’re talking about extra equipment.” Powell later in the debate said he does not have a great deal of problems with Donham’s management. Powell said while he believes Wolford is a good person, “I am a little uncomfortable with one person wearing two hats, especially when it comes to the lives of people.” Powell, speaking about his approach to leadership, noted he was a football coach more than three decades and once managed a program in Washington,

D.C., for recovering drug addicts. “It taught me to understand the needs of people and that everybody has a different learning style and everybody has different buttons that you have to push to get the best out of them,” Powell said. Powell said he would surround himself with competent people and providethem input. The two candidates were asked what criteria they would use in appointing commissioners to commission committees. Oxford has relied on the committee system to work with department heads and iron out details in advance of regular monthly commission meetings. Powell said he believes resumes should accompany the process and favors a process to find out what a person does well, their interests, their passions and their personalities. “You can assign someone to do something that they don’t like to do and they’ll give you a shoddy job, but you need to know with what you’re working,” Powell said. Strickland said, “I may do away with the committee system when I’m elected mayor.” “I think that sometimes a mayor can appoint committees based on gaining power,” Strickland said. “If a mayor wants to maintain control of a city — and it has been done — you appoint people in special positions that will do your bidding.” And Strickland repeatedly noted 4-3 commission votes on major issues. Contact the writer at bwest@ hendersondispatch.com.

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Deaths Clara M. Adams WARREN COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Clara Mae Adams, 91, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson. Born March 9, 1918, in Warren County, she was the daughter of the late Moses Burton and Henrietta Foot Burton. She was educated in the Warren County public school system. Later, she moved to New York City where she resided for many years. In later years, she returned to Norlina where she made her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Macon, where the Rev. Dr. James T. Roberson Jr. is pastor. The Rev. Edward Harrington will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Surviving are two daughters, Edna Harrington of Norlina and Martha Burton of Baltimore, Md.; 14 grandchildren; four sisters, Betty Jiggetts of Norlina, Alma Harris of Warrenton, and Ella and Mattie Taylor of Greensboro; three brothers, Melvin Burton of Bronx, N.Y., Freddie Burton of Henderson and Percy Burton of Baltimore, Md. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessie Mae Burton; a son, Billy Hatcher; three brothers, Robert, Nathaniel and Richard Burton; a sister, Edna Burton; and a grandson. The body may be viewed today at R.H. Greene Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. The family will be available to receive relatives and friends from 6 to 7 p.m. in the R.H. Greene Funeral Home Chapel, 109 S. Front St., Warrenton. Arrangements are by R.H. Greene Funeral Home of Warrenton.

Shirley M. Bryant HENDERSON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Shirley Maxine Bryant, 70, of 711 Farrar Ave., died

Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at her residence. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Davis-Royster Funeral Service.

William Bullock OXFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; William Bullock, 74, of 4034 Dooster St., Oxford, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Guardian Care of Henderson. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Davis-Royster Funeral Service.

Dorothea C. Critz RALEIGH â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dorothea Cecilia Critz, 64, of Raleigh, lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009. Born on Long Island, N.Y., to the late Verne and Muriel Critz, she was a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree librarian and retired from the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library staff in 2006. She is survived by her sisters, Margaret Kaleita of State College, Pa., and Phyllis Critz of Raleigh; and brother Verne Critz Jr. of Little River, S.C. A funeral Mass will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 5801 Falls of the Neuse Road, with visitation at the church at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge St., Henderson, N.C. 27536; or Hospice of Wake County, 1300 Saint Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St., Suite 400, Raleigh, N.C. 27605.

Elsie C. Currin OXFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Elsie C. Currin, 84, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Granville House in Oxford. A native of Granville County, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Carrie Puckett Currin. She was a homemaker and a member of Hester Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and

was a member of the Fellowship Group. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hester Baptist Church by the Rev. Dr. Lavelle Waters and the Rev. Dr. Randy Bridges. Burial will follow at Hester Baptist Church cemetery. Surviving are a son, James N. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimmyâ&#x20AC;? Currin Jr. of Oxford; two daughters, Nancy C. Garrett and Carolyn C. Cutts, both of Raleigh; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Nelson Currin; sisters, Nancy Mae Currin, Carrie Thomas Currin, Estelle Frazier, Lodema Hobgood and Anne Currin; and brothers, Watson Currin, John Currin and Taylor Currin, all of Oxford. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Gentry-Newell and Vaughan Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hester Baptist Church, P.O. Box 964, Oxford, N.C. 27565; or Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease Foundation, 742 N. Main St., Fuquay-Varina, N.C. 27526; or to the charity of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. Arrangements are by Gentry-Newell and Vaughan Funeral Home of Oxford.

Alvela C. McKnight HENDERSON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Alvela Crudup McKnight, 80, of 210 Center Lane, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at her residence. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Davis-Royster Funeral Service.

Rufus Nevels OXFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rufus Nevels, 76, a former resident of Granville County, died in Newark, N.J. He was a retired longshoreman. He is survived by four sons, Shawn Nevels of Albany, N.Y., and Philip Nevels, Vincent Nevels

and Sidney Balkcon, all of East Orange, N.J.; two daughters, Dorene Patterson of East Orange, N.J., and Andrea Balkcon of Augusta, Ga.; a sister, Delana Satterwhite of Pottstown, Pa.; two brothers, Walter Nevels of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Marvin T. Nevels of Oxford; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Wright Funeral Home chapel by Bishop Garland Heggie. Burial will be in the Meadowview Memorial Park. The viewing will be Thursday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at the residence of Marvin and Madie Nevels, 402 Person St. Arrangements are by Wright Funeral Home of Oxford.

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RALEIGH (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr applauded some of the money coming from a federal stimulus program even though he opposed the massive spending bill by saying that it would leave future generations burdened with debt. Burr appeared last week with local officials in Alexander County who were receiving $2 million in federal grants to help build a new fire station, according to the Hickory Daily Record. The money came from a federal stimulus program touted by Democrats and President Barack Obama. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a great thing for this county,â&#x20AC;? Burr said, according to the newspaper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not accustomed to federal dollars in that magnitude finding their way to North Carolina.â&#x20AC;? David Perry Burr vehemently opposed the $787 billion WARREN COUNTY economic stimulus legislaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; David Perry, 43, of the tion when it was passed in Perrytown community, February. He said it was died Tuesday, Oct. 20, hastily written and threat2009, at Maria Parham Medical Center in Hender- ened economic consequences for years to come. son. Funeral services are â&#x20AC;&#x153;By spending nearly a incomplete at this time but trillion dollars on projects will be announced later by that expand the governBoydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Service in ment but provide little to Warrenton. no stimulus, we are ensur-

James Porter FORESTVILLE, Md. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; James Porter, 68, of Forestville, Md., died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced later by R.H. Greene Funeral Home of Warrenton.

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Union Bank names Manning CFO OXFORD — The Board of Directors of Union Bank at it September meeting named June Manning as its Chief Financial Officer. She is an original employee of Union Bank, and president Thomas Combs said it was always the plan for her to move into the CFO position. Union Bank, a community bank based in Oxford, previously used outside consultants to oversee the bank’s risk management and budgeting functions, Manning which are now under Manning’s direction. Manning, who grew up in Oxford, has an A.A. degree from St. Mary’s College, a B.A. from North Carolina State University and an M.B.A. from Meredith College. Before joining Union Bank, she spent five years as a finance officer for the Granville–Vance District

Health Department, and prior to that, she spent seven years as a market researcher for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. “June is exactly the type of person we want as a part of our executive management team,” Combs said. “She’s smart, dedicated, and experienced in financing. She was immediately enthusiastic about the organization of this bank, and she’s enthusiastic about its growth and future. A lot of banks would like a CFO like June.” “Thomas approached me when the Bank was being organized,” Mrs. Manning said, “and I saw such an opportunity for this community. Our family had purchased stock in the bank because we knew this was the kind of local bank the community needed.” “I am honored to oversee the financial performance of a five-office bank. I’m just an Oxford girl who

grew up here, went away to school, came back, and who is now in a leadership position with the local bank. Most people never get an experience like this: to be a part of a new bank, to face new challenges, and then to see that bank flourish.” Some would think Manning’s genes were involved in her work — her greatgreat grandfather helped start a bank in Oxford in the 1800s. As part of her role as CFO, Manning is responsible for the Bank’s budgeting, cash management, and regulatory agency reporting. She manages the investment portfolio and helps steer the pace of the Bank’s growth. Union Bank opened in April 2006 with an office in downtown Oxford, then opened branches in Louisburg, Henderson, Youngsville, and a loan production office in Roxboro. Assets are now at $178 million.

Computer files, customer service seminar topics Seminars that will help businesses manage computer files and improve customer service have been planned by VanceGranville Community College’s Small Business Center. “What You Need to Know to Locate or Store Files on Your Computer,” will be held on Monday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. until noon in room 7100 of Building 7 on the college’s main campus in Vance County. VGCC instructor Laura Peace will help participants learn how to use Windows Explorer as a tool to manage, view or

access the files and folders located on their computers. Seminar participants will leave with a better understanding of transferring stored files from their hard drives to other folders or other disk drives, and of improving the organization of their filing systems by creating folders and by deleting unwanted files. “Customer Service: Creating a Positive First Impression,” will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The seminar will be held from 9 a.m. until noon in room 7107 of Building 7 on the college’s main campus in Vance County. The seminar will be

led by John Formica of Charlotte. Formica notes that many front-line staff are given responsibility for protecting offices, screening individuals, handling upset customers and providing exceptional service, all without much training. Seminar participants will learn how to communicate with more confidence and effectiveness. VGCC Small Business Center Director Diane Finch advised that space is limited for this free seminar. To reserve a seat, register by calling the Small Business Center at (252) 738-3275 or 738-3240.

Charlotte firm’s subsidiary laying off 32 MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — Trail King Industries has laid off another 32 workers in South Dakota, citing a drop in demand for its products. The new layoffs raise the total at the Mitchell plant to 149 since December. Chuck Noel, vice president of finance, says the most recent layoffs are

about 12 percent of the work force at the plant. He says the workers will be called back if business picks up. Noel says there were no new layoffs at the plant in West Fargo, N.D., but previously imposed furloughs for workers there have been extended. He did not elaborate. Trail King laid off 36

employees at the West Fargo plant in March and in May said it was closing its West Fargo semitrailer production plant until early August. Trail King is a specialty trailer manufacturer. It is a subsidiary of Charlotte, N.C.-based Carlisle Companies, a publicly traded global manufacturing company.

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VANCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests • Lorwin Philipe Durham, 31, of 1444 N. Chavis Road, Kittrell, was served with an order for arrest on Oct. 19. Failure to appear on charges of driving while license revoked and revoked tag. Bond was set at $4,000. Court date Dec. 14. • Seneca Henderson, 18, of 100 W. Spain/Middleburg Road, Middleburg, was arrested Oct. 19. Misdemeanor domestic simple assault. No bond. Court date Nov. 3. • Michael Anthony Henderson, 16, of 100 W. Spain/ Middleburg Road was arrested Oct. 19. Misdemeanor domestic simple assault. No bond. Court date Nov. 3. • Rhonda Mashotta Clements, 18, of 5005 Steeple Shire Road, Greensboro, was arrested Oct. 18. Misdemeanor simple assault. Misdemeanor communicating threats. Bond was set at $1,000. Court date Oct. 26. • Patricia Andrews, 46, of 94 Fawn Drive, was arrested Oct. 19. Misdemeanor domestic larceny. Misdemeanor domestic communicating threats. Misdemeanor domestic breaking and entering. No bond listed. Court date Nov. 17. • Kenneth Samuel McConnell, 26, of 1823 S. Clearview Drive was arrested Oct. 18. Misdemeanor assault on a female. No bond. Court date was Oct. 20. • Darrick M. Bullock, 32, of 430 John St. was served with an order for arrest on Oct. 19. Misdemeanor child support. Bond was set at $400. Court

date Oct. 28. • Ronnie Hawkins, 41, of 205 Dick Faines Road was served with an order for arrest on Oct. 19. Misdemeanor failure to appear on charge of driving while license revoked. Bond was set at $1,000. Court date Nov. 3. • Shavokia Farrar, 25, of 550 W. Andrews Ave. Apt. 36 was arrested Oct. 19. Misdemeanor communicating threats. No bond listed. Court date Nov. 23. • Shanita Howard, 21, of 109 Pine was arrested Oct. 19. Misdemeanor harassing phone calls. Misdemeanor communicating threats. No bond listed. Court date Nov. 23. • Elvis Morgan III, 16, of 1009 Harriett St. was arrested Oct. 15. Misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Misdemeanor resist, delay and obstruct. Bond was set at $1,000. No court date listed. • Kathy L. Henderson of 2062 Stagecoach Road was served with an order for arrest on Oct. 18. Failure to appear on a charge of driving while license revoked. Bond was set at $1,200. Court date Nov. 9. • Cecil McDowell Carter, 50, of 1200 Thomas Road was arrested Oct. 16. Communicating threats. Bond was set at $500. Court date Nov. 2.

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Bardwell on Tuesday. In the suit the couple alleges that Bardwell violated their civil rights when he refused to perform the ceremony. The suit seeks financial penalties because of mental anguish and emotional distress.

Bardwell, a justice of the peace in Tangipahoa Parish, has said he routinely “recuses” himself from marrying interracial couples. He said he does this because he believes such marriages cause harm to the couples’ children.

Couple sentenced for dropping rocks on interstate TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A young couple who dropped rocks onto Interstate 5 near Tacoma as part of a sex game entered guilty pleas and were sentenced to four years in prison. Eighteen-year-old Amanda L. Madison and 24-yearold Joshua N. Sizemore

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News Briefs Alien Halloween costume spooks immigrants MIAMI (AP) — Immigrant advocates are urging retailers to pull a Halloween costume of a space creature in orange prison garb emblazoned with the words “illegal alien,” while a group that supports strict immigration laws says such a move violates freedom of speech. Since Friday, when an L.A. immigrant group raised the issue, companies including Target, Walgreens and eBay have removed the costume from their inventory. Still, many local retailers continue to stock the costume, which also comes with a “green card.” Beyond the holiday uproar, the dispute highlights the controversial nature of the phrase “illegal aliens,” which is still the government’s official term for those in the U.S. without a visa. It’s a term that many national politicians and media increasingly avoid.

Oprah Winfrey to interview Palin CHICAGO (AP) — Sarah Palin is going to sit down with Oprah Winfrey. Harpo Productions announced Tuesday that the former governor of Alaska and Republican vice presidential candidate will appear on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” on Monday, Nov. 16. According to Harpo, the interview will be Palin’s first about her new book, “Going Rogue: An American Life,” and it will be the first time Palin and Winfrey will meet. Palin’s book was No. 4

on Amazon.com’s bestseller list on Tuesday. It’s slated to be released Tuesday, Nov. 17, the day after Palin’s interview with Winfrey.

9 lives per gallon? Cat stuck in SUV engine is OK NEW YORK (AP) — A cat who rode two miles through New York City while stuck in the engine compartment of an SUV has lived to meow about it. Wilfred Rodriguez heard rattling while he was driving Monday in the Bronx. After he parked, he spotted a bushy tail and a paw sticking out of the SUV’s front end. Detectives with the New York Police Department’s Emergency Service Unit freed the grease-covered kitty by removing the SUV’s battery and other vehicle parts. Richard Gentles of New York City Animal Care & Control says the tan-andwhite stray appears to be in good physical shape.

Cleveland museum’s Earhart ‘hair’ just thread CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland museum has learned that what it thought was a lock of hair from Amelia Earhart is just thread.

A group looking for DNA evidence of the pioneer aviator on a Pacific island recently asked the International Women’s Air and Space Museum for a sample of the “hair” for comparison. Museum executive director Toni Mullee says an analysis determined the specimen was thread that looked like hair. Mullee says the museum acquired the artifact 20 years ago from the Smithsonian Institution, which had gotten it from a Pennsylvania man. The museum has had it on exhibit next to a book with an anecdote about a White House maid who saved some Earhart hair from a wastebasket. Mullee says the thread will stay on display, with a full explanation.

impeachment before the regular session resumes in January. Leaders of the South Carolina Republican Party and 61 of 72 GOP House members who will deal with impeachment have called on their fellow Republican to resign. Delleney’s resolution says Sanford ignored his responsibilities to pursue an affair with an Argentine woman, tried to cover it up and embarrassed the state.

Nevada judge reviewing warrants in Jackson case LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada judge is behind closed doors reviewing

warrant documents in the Michael Jackson investigation before deciding whether to unseal them. Clark County District Court Judge Valerie Adair said Tuesday she’ll decide after seeing the documents whether to release affidavits relating to searches of a Las Vegas pharmacy and of Michael Jackson’s personal physician’s home, office and storage unit Police investigating the pop singer’s death oppose releasing any new information. A Los Angeles police detective and prosecutor also are involved in the review, Lawyers for The Associated Press and other media want documents made public relating to searches

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Novemberfest? Let’s blow the froth off this piece by starting with a suggestion. Why not go ahead and call Henderson’s upcoming Oktoberfest celebration “Novemberfest” instead? After all, the party to benefit Henderson’s Downtown Development Commission (which needs to boost its recession-strapped budget) is being held on Nov. 7; the first Saturday of that month, rather than in October. We have been informed that the costs of holding a local Oktoberfest — a Bavarianthemed blowout of beer, music and dancing — were lower if held in the latter month. For one thing, the price to book The Little German Band, obviously an in-demand group at this time of year, is slashed in half once calendars are turned to the month of Thanksgiving. So, when planning a community event that also serves as a fund-raiser, that’s no small consideration. And it is worth noting that the “real” Oktoberfest itself scarcely touches upon its namesake month. Begun on or about Oct. 18, 1810, in Munich, Germany, to commemorate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen, the event has developed into a 16-day celebration (sometimes 17 or 18 days depending on the calendar) that hardly takes place in October at all. Oktoberfest in Munich (das ist München in deutscher Sprache) begins in September and runs 16 days up to the first Sunday in October. Or until Oct. 3 (when the reunification of Germany is celebrated with a national holiday) for years in which the first Sunday falls on Oct. 1 or 2. Elsewhere, “Oktoberfests” might take place anytime from mid-September through early November. One of the later schedules — besides Henderson’s, circa 2009 — is in Hong Kong (of all places), where Oktoberfest began in 1992 and runs from late October into early November to take advantage of the region’s “dry season.” Still, we think “Novemberfest” has it’s own, unique ring to it; the kind of name that might bring in an extra visitor or two — or two hundred. After all, you might have been to Oktoberfest — maybe even in its city of origin, Munich. But not many of us have ever attended Novemberfest. And who would want to miss it?

Quotable “We’re not just going to sit on our hands, waiting for the outcome of this election and for the emergence of a government in Kabul. The outcome of the elections and the problems with the elections have complicated the situation for us. But the reality is, it’s not going to be complicated one day and simple the next. We’re going to have to work with this going forward, and I believe the president will have to make his decisions in the context of that evolutionary process.” — Defense Secretary Robert Gates, in comments saying the Obama administration needs to decide on a war strategy for Afghanistan without waiting for a government the to be widely accepted as legitimate. “We will not tolerate drug traffickers who hide behind claims of compliance with state law to mask activities that are clearly illegal.” — Attorney General Eric Holder, in a statement after the Justice Department issued a memo detailing a new Obama administration policy loosening guidelines on federal prosecution of medical marijuana.

The news hit me like a rolledup newspaper to the side of the head. According to The Washington Times, Robert Davi, a toughguy Hollywood actor, and Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, R-Mich., an alleged conservative, did something tough guys and conservatives don’t often do. They collaborated to get a bill onto the floor of the U.S. House seeking a $3,500 annual tax deduction for pet expenses. I love animals. I still mist up when I think of the time my dog Jingles ran off in the ‘70s. But Americans have lost their bearings where their pets are concerned. According to the American Pet Products Association, we spend $45 billion a year on our pets — that’s up 5 percent over last year, despite a nasty recession. Nearly $20 billion alone is spent on dog grub — including the expensive “gourmet” stuff. That’s up 5 percent too. And since the pet food recalls of 2007, says ABC News, here’s another trend: More pets are enjoying home cooking. If Rover overeats, no problem.

There are doggie personal trainers now. There are doggie gyms, doggie aerobics classes and doggie weight-loss programs. (Biscuit Watchers?) If Rover is having behavioral problems — or perhaps he is depressed — the dog psychiatrist Tom will tend to Purcell his woes. (“What’s Distributed by that, boy? Cagle Cartoons You see a cat in the inkblot?”) Here’s something Americans are doing for their pets that some won’t do for themselves: buying health insurance. Of course, despite all the pampering and care, our pets will eventually succumb to old age. When they pass, a whole industry is ready to assist. There are doggie funeral ceremonies and eulogies now. (“Rover was a good shepherd, he shall not want, as he lies down in green pastures ...”)

Pet deaths are announced in pet obituaries. (“Buster is survived by his emotionally distraught owner and his favorite toy, Squeaky.”) And let us not forget another growth industry: pet cemeteries, complete with pet headstones. (“Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if only Rover had seen that bus.”) And now tax deductions for pet owners? Davi argues that pets are good for us. They bring down our blood pressure and lift our spirits. A tax deduction would encourage pet ownership. He says the deduction would be good for the economy. People would spend more on their pets — a needed boost to retail spending. It is true, too, that the recession is causing animal shelters to see decreases in budgets at the same time they see a surge in surrendered pets — a deduction might cause more people to adopt. These are all fair considerations, but they miss the larger point: We have to stop letting our emotions rule our heads where public policy is concerned.

Look, our tax code is an incredible mess precisely because well-intentioned people got their special breaks added in. Now it takes a case of bourbon and a busload of CPAs to file our taxes every year. Our emotions, skillfully exploited, have brought us all kinds of government programs that have bloated the budget and exploded the deficit. If we have any hope of staving off a fiscal nightmare, we’ve got to keep our wits about us — we’ve got to put logic and reason back in charge. Speaking of nightmares, when your dog’s paws twitch as he sleeps, he isn’t having one. What is a dog nightmare anyway, asks comedian Gary Shandling. Your dog dreams he’s drinking out of a toilet bowl and the lid falls on his head? 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.

Letters to the Editor Oktoberfest vendors sought To the editor: The Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission is excited to be sponsoring the first of what we hope will be many Oktoberfest festivals in downtown Henderson. We are inviting food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, civic clubs, churches and businesses to participate in the festival. Children’s games, including a moonwalk, an obstacle course and a slide, will be featured, too, so we are expecting this to be a huge family event. Vendor applications and information is available at our website: www.hendersondowntown.us, click on events and then Oktoberfest. In an ode to conservatives such We will be featuring the as William F. Buckley, my friend Little German Band and Charles Murray writes, “Don’t Dancers on Saturday, Nov. tell me that we have to put up 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in with the Glenn Becks of the world downtown Henderson along to be successful. Within living Breckenridge Street. The memory, the right was successful. Little German Band and The right changed the country for Dancers, are composed of 80 the better — through good argufully-costumed musicians ments made by fine men.” Murand dancers, have traveled ray is nostalgic for conservative the world since their start leaders who were, like Murray in 1971 in Raleigh, having himself, soft-spoken intellectuals. fun while promoting BavarThere are problems with such ian and German songs and nostalgia. First, there has always dances. The group has made been a populist front on the right, six trips to Europe with even during the “glory days” when performances in Munich, Buckley was saying he’d rather be Germany and in Austria, governed by the first 2,000 names Switzerland, Spain and Belin the Boston phonebook than gium. They have performed the faculty at Harvard. Moreover, in more than 13 states in the whatever Beck or Limbaugh’s United States. What a treat faults, they are more cheerful — to have this group perform and more responsible — warriors for us in Henderson! than the populist right-wingers of We are expecting a multiyesteryear. The Tea Partiers may tude of vendors and a variety be rowdy and ideologically diffuse, of foods and beverages so but their goals — like Beck’s — that the community can have are indisputably libertarian. And a real taste for Oktoberfest. from a conservative perspective, If you need more inforpopular libertarian uprisings mation, please contact Phil should be preferable to the sort of Lakernick at the DDC office statist populism so often celebrat- at City Hall on Rose Avenue. ed on the left. He can be reached by telephone at (252) 430-5734 and by e-mail at plakernick@ A more accessible ci.henderson.nc.us. movement We look forward to seeing a large crowd for the first of Most important, popularity many Oktoberfests in downis what the intellectuals were town Henderson. fighting for: to create a conservative culture (Americans describe Jason Stewardson, chairman themselves as conservative over Henderson-Vance Downtown liberal 2-1 ). By definition, making Development Commission Inc. conservatism popular means making it less stuffy and intellectual and more accessible. Not only is Beck good at that, he actually gets people to read serious books in ways Buckley never could. Why defenestrate him from the house of conservatism merely to preserve The Daily Dispatch welthe rarefied air? comes letters to the editor. Besides, why should conservaLetters must be signed, tives support an unfair double include the author’s city standard? Liberals never see the antics of their more flamboyant of residence, and should celebrities as an indictment of be limited to 300 words. liberalism itself. Perhaps it’s time Please include a telephone conservatives adopted a more number for verification. liberal standard. Writers should limit themselves to one letter You can write to Jonah Goldberg by every 30 days. e-mail at JonahsColumn@aol.com.

In defense of Glenn Beck For a self-described rodeo clown who frequently admits he isn’t that bright, Glenn Beck must be doing something right. A de facto leader of the populist backlash against President Obama, he made the cover of Time magazine, with his tongue sticking out no less. His books are immediate best-sellers. His radio and TV shows have stratospheric ratings. His one-man comedy performances draw packed audiences, and the proceeds from his numerous ventures have him making north of $20 million a year. But perhaps his most impressive feat is his ability to unite a broad coalition of liberals, media scolds and conservatives under the Jonah single banner of Beck-haGoldberg tred. Tribune Media Now, before Services I proceed, I should disclose the fact that I like Beck personally and that his support for my book “Liberal Fascism” was a huge boon, helping to push it to No. 1 on The New York Times best-seller list. As a Fox News contributor, I have appeared regularly on his show. Whether that gives me more, or less, credibility when I say I cannot defend some of the things he says is for others to decide. Still, much of the anti-Beck backlash (He’s an extremist! He’s paranoid! He’s hate-filled!) from the left is hard to take seriously. First, this is a crowd that lets Michael Moore and Janeane Garofalo speak for them, and that celebrated the election of unfunny man Al Franken to the Senate. If you think it’s racist to oppose Obama’s health care reform efforts, it goes without saying that you’ll think Beck is an extremist. This is what liberals always say about popular right-wingers, including Barry Goldwater, Ronald Reagan and William F. Buckley. For over 20 years liberals, including Presidents Clinton and Obama, have insisted that Rush

Limbaugh is everything from an unpatriotic hatemonger to an enabler of domestic terrorism. It makes sense that they’d give Beck the same business.

Darling of the left Or consider Jon Stewart, the legitimately funny host of “The Daily Show.” Stewart is reminiscent of Will Rogers — a humorist who was nonetheless anointed by the National Press Club as the “ambassador at large of the United States.” The liberal establishment swoons over him. The Television Critics Association bequeathed its award for outstanding achievement in news and information to a show that isn’t even a news show. Times columnist Frank Rich seems to have a man-crush on the Peabody comedian, while Bill Moyers of PBS insists that “you simply can’t understand American politics in the new millennium without ‘The Daily Show.’” The hosts of NPR’s in-house press watchdog show, “On the Media,” claim Stewart as their role model! Stewart’s M.O. is to launch lightning attacks as a left-wing pundit and then quickly retreat to his haven across the border in Comedystan, but Beck must be pelted from the public stage for blurring the line between theater and punditry? Really? Over at MSNBC, which until recently floated no end of paranoid theories about neoconservative plots, Beck is boogeyman for his sometimes bombastic rhetoric about fascism and whatnot. Some complaints have merit, but this is the same network whose favorite conservative pundit is the populist Pat Buchanan, not even a Republican, who has written a book explaining why World War II was a mistake and how Hitler craved peace. Meanwhile, Keith Olbermann’s shtick is far more dishonest: He pretends he’s Edward R. Murrow reincarnated when he’s really Al Franken with more important hair. The conservative criticism has more bite. Many conservatives believe Beck is undermining conservatism with his often goofy style and his sometimes outlandish and paranoia-tinged diatribes.

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