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Truck stop owner eyes city location Zoning ordinance change needed to allow the business By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

The Planning Board will be meeting Monday, with the one item on the agenda being a proposed text amendment to the zoning ordinance related to truck stops. The subject came up in the final minutes of the Nov. 2 board meeting, with Zoning Administrator Sherry Moss saying she had been back and forth with City Attorney John Zollicoffer. And Moss said, “I had a gentleman that was inquiring, you know, about it.” Moss presented the board members with what is on the books in other North Carolina municipalities. Although some municipalities use classifications such as freight and terminal, Zollicoffer advised classifying truck stops as a particular use, Moss said. Please see TRUCK STOP, page 4A

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Homeless shelter for men permit due decision from zoning board By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

The Zoning Board of Adjustment on Tuesday is scheduled to take up whether to grant a special use permit allowing First Presbyterian Church to have a voluntarily-run homeless shelter for men. The Planning Board at a Sept. 21 special meeting recommended changing wording in the zoning regulations to allow homeless shelters in Office-Institutional districts by a special use permit. First Presbyterian, 222 Young St., is in an OI district. Homeless shelters presently are only allowed in a Highway Commercial “A” district or an Office-Institu-

tional “A” district by a special use permit. The City Council on Oct. 12 approved the Planning Board’s recommendation. The vote came after the Rev. Paul Baxley urged support for the shelter at First Presbyterian. Baxley, of First Baptist Church, is past chairman of the Ministers Community Partnership. Additionally speaking was Joel Rice, of the Five County Mental Health Authority and who has been chairing the shelter’s task force. The partnership has been working for almost a year trying to develop a response to various challenges related to homelessness and poverty in Henderson and Vance County.

The partnership’s plan is to have the homeless shelter for men in the former Boy Scouts room of First Presbyterian. Fort Bragg has donated more than 40 cots, Maria Parham Medical Center has agreed to provide laundry services and linen supplies and the Police Department has agreed to provide security, Baxley has said. The plan is to hopefully open the shelter this month and keep the shelter open until the early spring, Baxley has said. The assumption is the shelter would take in up to 20 people in the first hour each night and, after that, the person would have

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Deaths Henderson Armstead J. Bishop, 64 Oxford Johnnie Crews, 90 Willie Mae B. Harrington, 63

Obituaries, 4A

OXFORD — Mayor Al Woodlief has provided his list of which city commissioners he wants to serve on what committees, with Commissioner-elect Danny Currin being tapped to chair finance and Commissioner Walter Cantley being tapped to chair public works. The official appointments of the committees are on the agenda of the 2009-2011 commission, which will begin serving Tuesday

evening after the completion of the departing commission’s business. The committees work with department heads to iron out details in advance of the monthly full commission meetings. Oxford’s seven commissioners serve staggered four-year terms and all of the four commissioners who were up for election Nov. 3 declined to seek another term. Commissioner Chance Wilkinson’s departure leaves an opening in the finance chairmanship and Commissioner Paul Kiesow’s

By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer

Chief Harold Henrich will ask Vance Commissioners Monday night to approve relocating one Emergency Medical Service unit to the Bearpond Volunteer Fire Department. According to Henrich, it would be the beginning of redistributing EMS units throughout the County. Given a tentative nod Thursday by the board’s Public Safety Committee, Henrich’s proposal to create an EMS substation at Bearpond is designed to decrease response times in delivering Advanced Life Support intervention to the southern end of the County. The committee includes Chairman Dan Brummitt, Scott Hughes and Tim Pegram. By July of 2010, Henrich hopes to relocate an EMS unit to somewhere in the northern part of the County. He said it would be centrally located between the main station on Bickett Street and Townsville. According to Henrich, the national standard for ALS intervention to patients is six to eight minutes. From the station on Bickett Street, the chief told the committee, the average response time to the Bearpond area is 12 to 14 minutes. Please see EMS, page 4A

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departure leaves an opening in the public works chairmanship as well as an open seat on finance. While Woodlief wants to keep Commissioner Howard Herring on the Finance Committee, he is proposing to shift Commissioner Bob Williford to finance to replace Kiesow. Williford is a sales associate at Granville Furniture who was a longtime manager of catering operators for Pan American Airways. Please see OXFORD, page 6A

Please see OVERFLOWS, page 4A

Currin to chair finance committee; Cantley new public works chairman By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

Approval would begin relocation of responders

The City of Henderson reported Friday the overflow of untreated wastewater at the Sandy Creek Pumping Station and in the sewer collection system. The pumping station at 482 Rock Mill Road had an overflow of 10,000 gallons from 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday to 3:55 a.m. on Thursday, the city said in a press release. The bypass was caused by heavy inflow and infiltration from a 2.38-inch rainfall over a six hour period. Questions concerning the pumping station overflow should be directed to Tom Spain, Henderson Water Reclamation Facility Director, at (252) 431-6081. The sewer collection system bypassed 11,000 gallons of untreated wastewater from 8 p.m. on

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Mark It Down Today Henderson Christmas parade — The annual Henderson Christmas parade will be held downtown starting at 2:30 p.m. Area bands will provide music and businesses and civic/religious groups will sponsor floats. Santa Claus will also be in attendance. The parade route goes from Dabney Drive Extension to Garnett Street, ending at Rose Avenue.

Monday Granville Commission — The Granville County Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in the commission meeting room, 145 Williamsboro St., Oxford. Planning Board – The City of Henderson’s Planning Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 134 Rose Ave. Land Planning Meeting — A City of Henderson Land Planning Meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the large conference room at City Hall, 134 Rose Ave. On the agenda is consideration of the lease of city property at Montgomery and William streets for the Henderson Collegiate Charter School. School board — The Granville County Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. at the Granville County Board of Education administrative offices, 101 Delacroix St., Oxford. Community watch — The Ruin Creek Community Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m. at West Hills Presbyterian Church for a covered dish supper. Those attending are asked to bring a favorite meal item to share with other families, along with canned food items and/or a toy to support West Hills Presbyterian’s efforts to assist Life Line Ministries and ACTS during the Christmas season.

Tuesday Oxford Commission — The Oxford City Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in the commission meeting room of City Hall, 300 Williamsboro St. The mayor and four city commissioners-elect will be sworn in. Zoning Board — The City of Henderson’s Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 134 Rose Ave. Community watch meetings — The Pine Ranes Community Watch will meet at 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Rock Spring Street. The Flint Hill Community Watch will meet at Greater Little Zion Holy Church on Flint Street at 7 p.m.

Carol Manning and Lois Williams, representatives of Vance County AARP Chapter #4082, recently delivered donated school supplies collected by the organization to Dabney Elementary School. Pictured with students on the back row are Williams; Karen Holt, school counselor; and Manning.

Home and hospice caregivers recognized Granville-Vance Home Health Agency, a division of the Granville-Vance District Health Department, celebrated Home and Hospice Care month in November. Home care and hospice agencies provide a variety of services, including skilled nursing, medical social work, intravenous therapy, physical therapy, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, home medical treatment, respite care, personal care services, bereavement counseling, pain management and quality end-of-life care. For more information, call (252) 492-5831.

Wednesday “Green” economy seminar — A free seminar on new job and business opportunities developing around the “green” economy in rural North Carolina will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ambassador’s Inn and Suites in Henderson. To register, go to www.thesynergygroupnc.com or call Monique Edwards at (919) 413-1990.

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The dilapidated former Beacon Light apartment complex will be back as old business on the Tuesday agenda of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The board majority postponed taking action after a Nov. 3 hearing, in part because Board Chairwoman Arline Richardson did not want to do anything without the advice of City Attorney John Zollicoffer, who had to leave the hearing for another matter. Additionally, Richardson said she did not understand why the property owner, Ahmad Halim, was in front of the board and did not know what the City Council had told Halim. During the board’s hearing, opposing neighbors and former City Councilwoman Elissa Yount said why there should not be a special use permit for a unified residential development and a variance to modify setback requirements for the property, which is located at 318 Boddie St. in the southeastern part of the city.

The adjacent residents in particular complained about the lingering stench of sewage in their yards, told about fires from the former apartment buildings and recalled the days when the complex was notorious for crime and unsanitary conditions. One resident, in complaining that the former Beacon Light is an eyesore, said that the value of her property has dropped from $114,000 to $92,000. And there were calls to demolish the former Beacon Light structures and not do any renovation. Yount said that there were very few neighborhoods that had African-American ownership, that Beacon Light is next to a set of African-American neighborhoods and that the neighborhoods deserve to be protected against additional encroachment. Halim’s real estate agent, Vance County Commissioner Terry Garrison, said that adjacent houses were built after the opening of Beacon Light. Of the raw sewage, Garrison said that was a 50-50 proposition and added he was wondering why there continue to be such problems. As for declines in neighbors’ property values, Garrison said that, while the former Beacon Light has had an adverse effect for lack of maintenance, current market conditions have more

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to do with depreciation than anything else. Halim told the Board of Adjustment Nov. 3 that he is ready to proceed with rehabilitating the location. A majority of the City Council on Oct. 26 ordered City Code Compliance Director Corey Williams to do what is necessary to bring the property into compliance, with an option being demolition. That is because Halim submitted an incomplete plan, failed to comply with council requests for more specifics and failed to provide financial assurances to the council that he can renovate the property. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-sponsored the low-income site, which dates back to 1973, and was closed in 2006 at the request of the previous council. And the previous council wanted Beacon Light redeveloped with single-family homes. Halim said there was fire damage to a pair of buildings at the time he acquired the property at a foreclosure sale in 2007. And there were fires on Halloween night in 2008 and on Nov. 17, 2008. City officials told the Board of Adjustment that there was a third fire, but did not immediately have the date at hand. Zollicoffer has continued

to press for specifics from Halim about what has happened regarding insurance proceeds as a result of the fires since having acquired the property and why Halim has not used insurance money to raze the fire-damaged buildings. Halim has maintained that the insurance is his responsibility. Zollicoffer has additionally said that Halim has had two years to develop the property, but that nothing has been done. City Manager Ray Griffin told the City Council on Oct. 12 that a major problem is the setback requirements being different today compared to the 1970s. Setbacks provide a certain measure of privacy between neighbors and provide space for air circulation and light. Griffin said if the burned units at the former Beacon Light particularly have to be demolished or there is a certain percentage of damage requiring demolition, then there is the question of whether they would be allowed back on the same footprint or they would have to meet new setback requirements. The Board of Adjustment will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 134 Rose Ave.

Baxley has said the nearest shelter for men is in neighboring Granville County and has six beds. The Board of Adjust-

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County to hear need for 911 backup power system By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer

All three Public Safety Committee members will recommend Monday night that Vance Commissioners approve spending about $43,000 for a new backup power system for the 911 Center. Brian Short, director of Emergency Operations for the County, told the committee Thursday that the cost of replacing the 10-year-old battery system will be paid with 911 surcharge money. The panel consists of Chairman Dan Brummitt,

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Deaths friends Monday night from 7 until 8:30 at the J.M. White Funeral Home. At other times they will be at the home. Serving as active pall bearers will be Terry Johnson, Linden “Bear” Harris, Newman Roberson, David Langley, Joe Faucette, Tim Colby, Dickie Harris, Connie Williams, Ray Shearin, and Randy Faucette. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Jackie Bishop Funeral Fund c/o J.M. White Funeral Home, 60 Zeb Robinson Rd., Henderson, N.C. 27536. Arrangements are by the J.M. White Funeral Home.

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Scott Hughes and Tim Pegram. “Our power requirements have probably doubled over the last 10 years,” Short said. “Now, the current system is being overloaded. It is used 24/7.” After approval by the board, Short explained, it will take a total of about six weeks to complete the purchase, delivery and installation of the equipment. He said the price doesn’t include the electrical installation.

HENDERSON — Armstead Jackie Bishop, 64, a resident of 480 Faucette Lane, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at his home. Born on May 25, 1945, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., he was the son of the late William Jackson Bishop and Geneva Carter Bishop. Mr. Bishop was a retired mechanic at Thurston Spring in Richmond, Va. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at New Sandy Creek Baptist Church by the Rev. Tim Burgess. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his Contact the writer at awheless@hendersondispatch.com. wife, Virgie Short Bishop, of the home; two stepdaughters, Carol Abbott and Karen Bryant, both of Raleigh; one step-son, only take about seven min- Curtis Abbott, of Raleigh; utes (five miles),” Henrich one sister, Patsy Murphy, explained. of Louisburg; ten stepFor housing the unit, grandchildren and eight the Bearpond Fire Depart- step great grandchildren. ment’s board of directors is The family will receive only asking for help with the montly costs of utilities, according to Henrich. He estimated the sum at $300 to $350. From January to July, Henrich added, efficiency and performance of the operation would be evaluated on a monthly basis. Contact the writer at awheless@hendersondispatch.com.

TRUCK STOP, from page one When board member Horace Bullock asked Moss whether there is a proposal to have a truck stop within Henderson’s city limits, Moss replied in the affirmative. “What do you need for us to decide?” Board Chairman Michael Rainey asked. Rainey noted the Planning Department would need to write regulations based on those of other municipalities for the board’s review to decide where truck stops could be located. “So, do you want us to come back with a sample ordinance and let you look at it?” Planning Director Erris Dunston asked. “That would help,” Rainey said, noting he was not too familiar with the specific size requirements of a truck stop. Moss said that is why she made copies of regulations in other municipalities. Rainey said he and his fellow board members needed more time to look at the details.

low in the church cemetery. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Betts and Son Funeral Home.

Willie Mae Branch Harrington OXFORD — Willie Mae Branch Harrington, 63, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at the Brantwood Nursing Center. She was the daughter of the late Willie C. Branch and Thessalonia Spencer Branch. She was a former employee of the Certain Company. Survivors include

OXFORD — Johnnie Crews, 90, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at the Oxford Manor Nursing Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Belton Creek Baptist Church, eulogy by the Rev. Anthony Cozart Sr. Burial will fol-

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Dunston suggested using a committee system in much the same way the board did when needing to iron out details for successfully recommending the City Council approve an amendment regarding automobile repair facilities. The board, assisted by Dunston, forwarded the matter of truck stops to a committee comprised of board members Michael Inscoe and Marchita Vann, representing the city, and Ricky Easter, representing the extraterritorial jurisdiction. Extraterritorial jurisdiction allows unincorporated areas of Vance County bordering Henderson to be brought under municipal development standards. Board members Linda Allen and Phil Walters were absent from the Nov. 2 meeting. The board is set to meet at 3:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 134 Rose Ave.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — William A. Wilson, the first American to serve as ambassador to the Vatican and a member of President Ronald Reagan’s “kitchen cabinet” of advisers, died Saturday. He was 95. Wilson was among a group of about a dozen conservative, wealthy Los Angeles businessmen who became confidantes and advisers to Reagan, first as he sought to become governor of California, and later, president. They also helped bankroll his campaigns for office. Wilson grew up in Los Angeles and studied the

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three daughters, Elaine Puryear, Theresa Frett and Vernita Parker; one son, Maurice Harrington; three brothers, George E. Branch, Claxton Branch and Larry Branch, all of Oxford; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Betts and Son Chapel, eulogy by the Rev. David Morton. Burial will follow in Meadowview Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Betts and Son Funeral Home in Oxford.

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Manufacturing areas lead surprise job comeback By MIKE BAKER Associated Press Writer

CONOVER, N.C. — As record numbers of orders flow through Legacy Furniture Group’s manufacturing plant, workers toil between towers of piled foam and incomplete end tables precariously stacked five pieces high. With a 10 percent sales growth this year, Legacy has quickly forgotten the recession’s low point in March, when weak order volumes forced the company to implement four-day work weeks. In November alone, the company that specializes in furniture for the medical industry added a half-dozen employees to its staff of 35. These days, everyone is clocking overtime and the 40,000-square-foot factory is starting to feel awfully cramped. “We’re starting to stack people instead of stacking furniture,” jokes co-founder Todd Norris as he navigates rows of hand-sanded chair frames. Legacy’s recent success highlights a trend: Counties with the heaviest reliance on manufacturing income are posting some of the biggest employment gains of the nation’s early economic recovery. This is a big change from just half a year ago, when some economists worried that widespread layoffs by U.S. manufacturers might be part of an irreversible trend in that sector. The Associated Press Economic Stress Index, a monthly analysis of the economic state of more than 3,100 U.S. counties, found that manufacturing counties have outperformed the national average since March. The Stress Index calculates

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Clark Norris, left, and his son Todd Norris, right, are shown inside Legacy Furniture Group’s manufacturing plant in Conover, N.C., Wednesday. Legacy’s recent success highlights a trend: Counties with the heaviest reliance on manufacturing income are posting some of the biggest employment gains of the nation’s nascent economic recovery. a score from 1 to 100 based on a county’s unemployment, foreclosure and bankruptcy rates. The higher the number, the greater the county’s level of economic stress. The top 100 manufacturing counties with populations of more than 25,000 saw their Stress score drop slightly over the spring and summer quarters, largely due to improvements in the unemployment rate. By comparison, the national average of similar counties saw county Stress score increases of about 7 percent over the same time. Economists say these counties may always have high rates of idled workers as technology replaces workers on the assembly line and companies find cheaper labor elsewhere. And manufacturing counties did have an

average Stress score of 11.9 in September, while the top counties dedicated to hospitality were at 9.2. But the early improvements in unemployment rates and manufacturing activity illustrate that there are, at the very least, signs of stability. U.S. manufacturers increased production by an average of 1.1 percent each month through July, August and September, before falling slightly, by 0.1 percent, in October, according to federal data. Economists cite a range of potential explanations for the early resurgence, including the “Cash for Clunkers” program to stimulate car buying, a weak U.S. dollar to aid exports, the use of temporary workers, the need to replace depleted inventories, and stimulus money that is tak-

ing root. All of which raises the question of whether the trend will last. Here in Catawba County, where native hardwoods and access to power have made the region a historical hub for furniture manufacturing, the unemployment rate dropped from a peak of 15.6 in March to 13.6 percent in September. Elkhart County, Ind., meanwhile, saw such a startling surge in layoffs one year ago that President Barack Obama made a stop there in the opening weeks of his presidency. The unemployment rate there, driven by job cuts at RV manufacturers, spiked in March at 18.9 percent, but has fallen steadily ever since — to 15 percent in September. The nation’s overall jobless rate has been going the other way, climbing from 8.5 percent to 10.2 percent. “Manufacturing jobs are here to stay, and they’re coming back,” said Derald Bontrager, president and chief operating officer of Middlebury, Ind.-based RV maker Jayco Inc., which recalled or hired 200 laid-off workers over the summer to help ramp up production after an unexpected sales boom overwhelmed all-timelow inventories and left the producer unable to meet demand. They’re still trying to catch up. The Carolina furniture makers who have been hiring since June may also have cut too many jobs at the base of the recession, says Scott Volz, a consultant who helps the companies recruit managers. Some of those businesses have also successfully refocused on specialties — such as highend upholstery or quick turnarounds on custom furniture — instead of trying to compete directly with cheap Chinese imports.

Mike Walden, an economist at North Carolina State University, said manufacturing tends to be one of the sectors that leads the way out of recession, as factories ramp-up to meet pent-up demand. But he questioned whether the new jobs would stick around for long. “As we’ve seen this spurt in manufacturing production over the last six months, those factories have to go out and bring back some laid-off workers,” Walden said. “In five years, however, those same workers may be back out the door.” Not all manufacturing workers are going back to similar jobs: Other industries

that frequently seek cheap labor overseas, such as customer service, are also sponging up bargain employees where layoffs have occurred. In western North Carolina, widespread manufacturing layoffs were a theme that predated the recession — largely due to foreign competition. Yet Catawba County has been able to find some new employers eager to tap the available work force: Target Corp. opened a distribution hub in August, Apple Inc. is building an East Coast data center just 30 miles down the road from a similar Google Inc. server farm that opened last year as county recruiters brand the region as a “data corridor.”

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OXFORD, from page one And Woodlief is proposing Commissioners-elect Ron Bullock and Jackie Sergent take the public works seats that have been held by Cantley and Herring. The Public Works Committee is particularly crucial because of the role involved in upgrading and maintaining infrastructure and overseeing sewer and water services. And the Public Works Committee oversees planning, development and ordinances. The Finance Committee is particularly crucial because of the role involved in preparing the annual budget for approval by the full commission. Among other moves, Woodlief wants to do away with the Personnel Committee, which has been chaired by departing Commissioner Bob Shope and has included Wilkinson. Woodlief instead wants to have a committee dealing with the expansion of municipal boundaries. The new Annexation Committee would have Commissioner-elect Calvin “C.J.” Harris, an educator, as chairman, with Cantley, Currin and Sergent as members. Currin presently serves on the Planning Board. The duties of the Personnel Committee have included dealing with litigation. Woodlief is proposing having litigation matters under the Public Safety Committee. And Woodlief wants the Public Safety Committee to continue to be chaired by Herring, a retired Army sergeant major. Public safety oversees the Fire Department and the Police Department. The mayor wants Williford to remain on the Public Safety Committee. And the mayor, a former volunteer firefighter, wants Currin, also a former volunteer firefighter, to take departing Commissioner Steve Powell’s seat on public safety. Public safety is going to be important because the agenda for that committee’s Dec. 17 meeting is to deal with the yet-to-bemade-public findings of a $40,000 study of Oxford’s public safety.

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Commission must choose No. 2 official OXFORD — The 2009-2011 City Commission on Tuesday will have to decide who will be Oxford’s No. 2 elected official. Commissioner Howard Herring has held the mayor pro tem position since December 2005. Oxford’s seven city commissioners serve staggered four-year terms and represent the city at large. Four commission incumbents — Paul Kiesow, Steve Powell, Bob Shope and Chance Wilkinson — decided not to seek another term in the Nov. 3 election. Voters replaced the four with Ron Bullock, Danny Currin, Calvin “C.J.” Harris and Jackie Sergent. The four commission newcomers will be sworn in Tuesday and join Herring and Commissioners Walter Cantley and Bob Williford. Mayor Al Woodlief, who was re-elected Nov. 3, additionally will be sworn in Tuesday. Woodlief has been Oxford’s chief executive since 2001. Prior to that, Woodlief served 14 years as a commissioner, eight of them as mayor pro tem. City Manager Mark Donham requested the study, which was conducted by the International City/County Management Association. And with the departure of Powell comes a vacancy in the chairmanship of the Recreation Committee. Woodlief wants Sergent to chair recreation, with Bullock and Harris to replace Cantley and Shope on that committee. Recreation will be a key committee because the Granville County Interdenominational Ministerial Conference in January called for a centrally located future outdoor swimming pool by next year. The Recreation Committee had been discussing having a water spray park as a less costly alternative in the meantime. The only municipal pool is at Rucker Park along a heavily traveled two-lane Old N.C. 75 far southwest of the city center. As for other committee assignments, Woodlief wants Bullock to chair what would be a committee dealing with business, economic and industrial development. And Cantley and Currin would serve on that committee. Bullock is retired from working for Burlington Industries and is presently a part-time instructor for Vance-Granville Community College. Cantley also is retired from Burlington and Currin is a businessman. Cantley has been chairing a committee

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dealing with economic and industrial development and public relations, with Shope and Williford serving as committee members. The mayor wants Williford to remain chairman of the Property Committee, with Harris and Herring to replace Kiesow and Wilkinson as members. Additionally, each committee this time would have a non-voting career municipal administrator based on each administrator’s expertise. And some administrators have been sitting in on committee meetings. As for other appointments: • Williford would take Wilkinson’s place as representative to the Henderson-based KerrTar Regional Council of Governments. • Currin would replace Cantley as representative to Oxford’s economic development board, which works to stimulate commerce in city center.

• Cantley would take Kiesow’s place as representative to the Kerr Lake Regional Water System, of which Henderson is majority partner and Warren County is a partner. And Donham would also be a representative to the regional water system. • Donham would continue serving as representative to Granville County’s economic development board. County Economic Development Director Jay Tilley provides quarterly reports to the City Commission. And Tilley is scheduled to give one Tuesday. • Sergent would serve as representative to the Granville Greenways Advisory Council, whose purpose is to advance a system of biking and hiking trails in the county, cut down on pollution from automobile exhausts and encourage residents to exercise. Sergent is health promotion coordinator at the Granville-Vance Health District Department. The finance and public works chairmanships are big holes to fill because Wilkinson, an attorney, has been chairing finance for approximately half a decade, and because Kiesow, whose education is in ceramic engineering, is retired manager of the former Lenox China plant. And Kiesow, who has served a decade on the commission, was public works chairman when the new wastewater treatment plant was dedicated in 2007.

Arrests • Albert O’Bryant Thornton, 23, of 3076-B Blackley Road, Oxford, was booked Nov. 6. Felony possession of cocaine. Bond was set at $3,000. • John Cecil Palmer, 49, of 3013 Tar River Road, Oxford, was booked Nov. 6. Felony possession of cocaine. Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $3,000. • Michael Thomas Cox, 20, of 1193 Rotterdam Lane, Creedmoor, was booked Nov. 24. Failure to appear. Bond was set at $800. • Roddy Peace, 41, of 7533 Sam Young Road, Oxford, was booked Nov. 25. Felony identity theft. Bond was set at $10,000. • Lisa Maria Riggs, 35, of 6091 Zachary Lane, Oxford, was booked Nov. 26. Contempt of court, perjury and court violations. Bond was set at $25,000. • Brian Blevins, 42, of 4636 Antioch Road, Oxford, was booked Nov. 27. Failure to appear. No bond was set. • Joe N. Harris, 49, of 2597-C Little Mountain Creek Road, Oxford, was booked Nov. 28. Misdemeanor domestic assault with a deadly weapon. Misdemeanor domestic assault on a female. No bond was set. • Oakley Haines Lewis, 28, of 3136 Willow Creek Drive, Wake Forest, was booked Nov. 29. Misdemeanor assault on a female. Misdemeanor injury to real property. No bond was set. • Monta Cates, 21, of 6695 Poplar Creek Road, Oxford, was booked Nov. 28. Misdemeanor assault on a female. Misdemeanor damage to real property. Bond was set at $1,500.

• John Wayne Hart Jr., 19, of 7151 U.S. 15, Oxford, was booked Nov. 29. Misdemeanor assault on a female. Bond was set at $1,000. • Christopher Aubon Perry, 23, of 4159 Belltown Road, Oxford, was booked Nov. 30. Misdemeanor simple assault. No bond was set. • Jason Sims, 31, of 5596 Wingate Creek, Oxford, was booked Nov. 30. Failure to appear. Bond was set at $1,000. • Sharon Naomi Williams, 42, of 122 Taylor Farm Lane, Henderson, was booked Dec. 1. Failure to appear. Bond was set at $20,000. • Cedric Lamont Henderson, 22, of 101 Leak Ave., Oxford, was booked Dec. 1. Failure to appear. Bond was set at $1,200. • Aaron L. Allen, 39, of 1199 Adams Mountain Road, Stem, was booked Dec. 2. Misdemeanor assault on a female. Misdemeanor threatening phone calls. No bond was set. • Patrick Lee Brandon, 23, of 7603 Sam Hall Road, Oxford, was booked Dec. 2. Misdemeanor injury to real property. Misdemeanor second-degree trespassing. Bond was set at $500. • Tony Keith Chatman, 33, of 2047 Suitts Store Road, Franklinton, was booked Dec. 2. Misdemeanor assault and battery. No bond was set.

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Two crimes in the city are the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Month for December. The Henderson Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving the crimes. On Jan. 9 at about 1:30 a.m. police responded to a shooting at 687 Adams St. When officers arrived they found Montrel Lamar Alston shot, lying inside the residence. A second subject, Robert Earl Smith, who had also been shot, was found outside

the residence. On Nov. 11, at about 12:30 a.m. a woman was sitting at the stoplight at the intersection of North Beckford and North Chestnut. While sitting at the light a medium-build black male about 20 years old, about five foot tall and wearing a black hoodie approached her vehicle and attempted to rob her at gunpoint. When the woman saw the handgun she drove off and called police. The Criminal Investigations Section is continuing the investigations.

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Arrests • Jessica Denise Barker, 20, of 4182 Jones Road, Oxford, was arrested Dec. 3. Misdemeanor failure to appear on charge of possession of drug parphernalia. Misdemeanor failure to appear on charge of possession of marijuana up to 1/2 ounce. Secured bond $300. Court date Jan. 26. • Amy Leigh Edwards, 23, of 80 Plantation Lane, Kittrell, was arreted Dec. 3. Misdemeanor simple assault. Misdemeanor harassing phone call. No bond. Court date Dec. 14. • David Scott Hargreaves, 23, of 1161 Morgans Place was arrested Dec. 8. Misdemeanor violation of domestic protective order. No bond. Court date Dec. 7.

Granville needs help with theft from Providence FD By DISPATCH STAFF

Granville County authorities need help finding a pair of persons who on Nov. 23 entered the Providence Fire Department off Watkins Road and stole a pair of handheld Motorola VIPER radios. The theft happened in the early morning hours, with one suspect being a white male and the other suspect being a white female. Both suspects were wearing camouflage clothing. Authorities said at least one of the suspects was carrying a shotgun while the crime was being committed.

VIPER stands for Voice Interoperability Plan for Emergency Responders. And VIPER is an outgrowth of statewide efforts to put emergency and law enforcement agencies on a more uniform radio network and avoid the kind of communication breakdowns experienced Sept. 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center. County authorities additionally said the same two persons who stole the radios from the Providence Fire Department stole propane tanks the next day from the Missing Link grocery store at U.S. 15 and Smith Road.

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U.S. troop buildup big; Afghan buildup is key he said it would happen “taking into account conditions on the ground.” Initially, the size of the Afghan army was scheduled to swell from 85,000 to 134,000 by 2013. That target now is expected to be reached earlier — by Oct. 31, 2011. However, even the defense minister acknowledges that 134,000 will not be enough. He agrees with Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, who has recommended a 240,000-member Afghan army. Getting there will be a steep uphill battle, says retired. Marine Col. Jeff Haynes, who in 2008 headed a command that advised the Afghan National Army. “The rapid expansion of the Afghan National Army will likely undermine the fragile success that has been achieved to date,” Haynes wrote in an essay on the Web site defpro. com. “It will also set back, not hasten, its assumption of the lead role in defeating a resurgent Taliban. Unfortunately, too many of the people who are developing Afghan security strategy have never worked with the Afghan National Army and do not have a clear understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. “The reality is that ANA effectiveness is already suffering because of an inadequate number of competent leaders and staff officers. ... Growing the army too fast will only exacerbate this leadership deficit.” Candace Rondeaux, senior Afghan analyst for the International Crisis Group, said the army is facing a a shortage of military trainers and is fighting endemic corruption. The question is how many troops can the Afghan government sustain in an aid-dependent country where the annual budget is under $10 billion.

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KABUL — President Barack Obama has his troop surge. Afghanistan’s beleaguered security forces have theirs. While the new U.S. war strategy was unveiled with worldwide fanfare, Afghan’s defense force has been quietly planning its own troop buildup to break the Taliban’s tightening grip on swathes of the nation. The Afghan surge is the one to watch because the success of Obama’s new war plan is inextricably hinged to Afghanistan’s ability to recruit, train and retain security forces that can eventually take the lead in defending the nation. Afghan Defense Minister Gen. Abdul Rahim Wardak told The Associated Press in an interview Saturday that he’s already assigned one brigade to a new three-brigade seventh corps of the Afghan National Army. Corps 215 Maiwand is based in the Helmand capital of Lashkar Gah, where most of the 30,000 U.S. reinforcements will be deployed. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says the Afghans have promised to send 5,000 members of the new corps to partner with British troops in Helmand. Wardak insists that will be achieved with ease. He said he’s already begun staffing the command’s second brigade. Moreover, he said nearly 44 additional companies of Afghan soldiers are being added to battalions in the south and east. Another Afghan commando battalion, which will graduate in January, is also headed to Helmand — the scene of a major weekend offensive by 1,000 Marines and 150 Afghan soldiers. “We are bringing the strength level of every unit in the south to 117 percent of its authorized strength so there will be a significant increase in the number of troops,” Wardak said in his office at the Ministry of Defense. Building up the Afghan army, plagued by inefficiency, a lack of trainers and corruption, is a precursor to a U.S. troop pullout. While Obama set July 2011 as the date for the beginning of a withdrawal,

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News Briefs Pa. school drops required fitness class for obese OXFORD, Pa. (AP) — Obese students at a historically black college near Philadelphia won’t have to take a fitness class to graduate after all. Lincoln University faculty nixed the idea this week amid complaints the so-called “fat course” undermined a school principle of equal treatment. The school had initiated the policy to address high rates of obesity and diabetes, especially in the African-American community. About 80 students had gotten e-mails saying they had to take the fitness course to graduate. The school’s plan was to target students with a body

mass index of 30 or above. That’s considered obese. The “Fitness for Life” course will instead be suggested to certain students after a freshman wellness class that addresses a number of health issues.

Prehistoric mammoth site opens to public WACO, Texas (AP) — A site where dozens of prehistoric mammoths died in a landslide and flooding some 68,000 years ago has opened to the public in Waco, Texas. The fossils were discovered in 1978 by two men hunting for snakes. They took one of the bones to a Baylor University museum official who identified it, triggering an archaeological dig. Baylor and the city

preserved the remains for two decades and, following a community fundraising effort, a permanent pavilion was built over the site, which opened to the public for the first time Saturday. Visitors can observe the mammoth remains from walkways above the dirt where the fossils remain encased. Legislation is pending to make the site a national monument and part of the National Park Service.

Arizona man dies after parachuting from cell tower CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say a Tucson man has died after parachuting from a cell phone tower at night and hitting high-voltage power lines.

Pinal County sheriff’s Lt. Tamatha Villar says 23-year-old Darrell Dunafon and two friends broke into a cell tower site about 30 miles south of Phoenix on Friday night and were parachuting off the approximately 400-foot-tall antennae. Dunafon’s parachute became tangled in nearby 12,000-volt power lines and he was shocked with a live wire. Villar says the two friends called for help, and rescue crews turned off the power and cut Dunafon down. Villar said he had a slight pulse but was pronounced dead at a hospital in the nearby town of Casa Grande. Dunafon was a Tucson resident who recently moved to the southeast Phoenix suburb of Queen Creek.

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Daily Meditation Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all. Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye. And above all these things [put on] charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Colossians 3:11-17

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Clueless at Christmas time (EDITOR’S NOTE: This column was originally published Dec. 5, 2004.)

Christmastime is a festive time — a time of parties and presents and songs that we all love, except for “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” which I for one got tired of in approximately 1958, and which now causes me to dislocate my forefinger stabbing the carradio button. I prefer traditional Christmas carols, such as “Ding Dong Merrily on High.” I am not making this carol up. The lyrics are: “Ding dong merrily on high!” “(Something something something.)” I don’t know the rest, because I never got past the first line without cracking up. This song used to absolutely slay me and my boyhood friends when we sang it in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Armonk, N.Y. And no wonder: It is a well-known axiom of music, discovered in 1783 by Mozart (this was Herb Mozart), that “there is no such thing as a bad song that has ‘ding dong’ in the title.” Other examples are “Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead” and “Shama Lama Ding Dong,” which is not to be confused with “Rama Lama Ding Dong,” also an excellent song.

But getting back to Christmas: My point is that, although this is a festive time of year, it can also be a difficult and stressful time for a certain group — a group whose needs, all too often, are overlooked in our society. That group is: men. Why is the Christmas season so hard on men? There are many complex and subtle reasons, by which I mean: Dave women. This Barry problem Tribune Media dates back to Services the very first Christmas. We know from the Bible that the Wise Men showed up in Bethlehem and gave the baby Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Now, gold is always a nice gift, but frankincense and myrrh — at least according to my dictionary — are gum resins. Who gives gum resins to a baby? The answer is: men. The Wise Men, being men, didn’t even START shopping for gifts until the last minute, when most of the

stores in the greater Bethlehem area were closed for Christmas Eve. The only place still open was Big Stu’s House of Myrrh. So the Wise Men showed up at the manger, handed their baby gifts to Mary, and headed for the eggnog. Mary looked at the gifts — which were not wrapped, nor were they accompanied by cards — rolled her eyes, tossed the gum resins to the goats (which ate them) and said: “Next Christmas, we’re going to have some giftgiving RULES.” But the Wise Men didn’t hear her, because by then they were over by the crib trying to teach the baby Jesus to pull their finger. This is basically how things stand today. At this point in the Christmas season, your standard woman has already purchased and wrapped thoughtful gifts for approximately 600 people, including her children, her relatives, her friends, her husband’s relatives, her co-workers, the children of her friends, relatives of children of her friends, co-workers of friends of her relatives, husbands of her co-workers’ relatives’ friends, etc. She has also purchased several thoughtful gifts for nobody in particular, so she will not be in the horrifying position of receiving a gift from somebody for whom she

does not have a retaliation gift. In contrast, your standard man, at this point in the Christmas season, has purchased zero gifts. He has not yet gotten around to purchasing an acceptable gift for his wife for LAST Christmas. He did give her something last year, but he could tell by her reaction to it that she had not been dreaming of getting an auto emergency kit, even though it was the deluxe model with booster cables AND an air compressor. And now ANOTHER Christmas is looming, and this man, terrified that he will screw up again, has been wracking his brain for gift ideas for his wife. Nothing automotive this time: He won’t make THAT mistake again! He’s thinking Weed Whacker. But he’s not sure. He’s a nervous wreck. A lot of us men are. That’s why we buy gifts at the very last minute, or, optionally, never. It’s not that we’re thoughtless jerks! Well, OK, thoughtless. But not jerks! We’re doing our best to get through a stressful season. So on behalf of all men, I ask all you women to cut us some slack and accept us for the imperfect beings we are compared to you; and above all, in the spirit of another great Christmas carol, bring us some figgy pudding.

Small bright spot on jobs Certainly the unemployment picture leaves us little to celebrate, but it was good on Saturday to see a glimmer of hope for a turnaround. Two years of steep job cuts all but ended last month, the Associated Press reported, leading to a decline in the national unemployment rate and bolstering hope for a continuing recovery in the economy. A total of 111,000 jobs had been cut in October, leaving the unemployment rate at 10.2 percent. While jobs were still lost in November, the number of losses was reduced to 11,000, bringing the nation’s jobless rate to 10 percent. That gave the nation the best unemployment rate since December two years ago, which was the last time the economy added jobs, the AP said. Could this be another piece of strong evidence that indeed the worst recession since the 1930s is coming to an end? We certainly hope so. On the local front, the October unemployment rate continued its roller-coaster ride in Vance County, inching back up to 13.6 percent from the previous month’s 13 percent. We started this year at 12.9 percent and have gone as high as 14.4 percent in June and as low as 13 percent in September, according to numbers from the Employment Security Commission of North Carolina and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. With 2,637 of our labor force of 19,369 eligible workers unemployed, we’re riding a 20-year high in what has been a series of highs and lows in Vance County. While we enjoyed a low of 4.9 percent in unemployment in January 2000, we’ve also seen peaks of 12.2 percent in May 1991, 12.2 again in June 1996 and 12.3 percent in June 2003. The June 2009 rate of 14.4 percent is the largest in the last 20 years and probably the largest we’ve seen in the county since the Great Depression. Even with the good news on the national level Saturday, we are still talking about 2,637 workers out of a job in Vance County and 15 million who are looking for employment across the nation. The Economic Policy Institute, a liberal think tank, says this stay may be only temporary. “Very substantial” job growth will be needed to get unemployment lower, according to Lawrence Mishel of the institute. Still, we’ll take any good news we can get when it comes to jobs.

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Windows that close faster than they open Thanksgiving has come and gone, the holidays have begun and the new year approaches. These 11 months have pulled at my heart strings more so than during any stretch of time since my days in college (well over a decade ago). Yet, despite my normally pessimistic attitude toward everyday life, I found myself frequently recognizing the silver lining in the most intense situations. In spite of my nature, I believe I have much to be thankful for. What follows is a series of reflections on the year that will soon pass. There were many occasions throughout in which I expressed (or desired to express), for whatever reason, gratitude. If I failed to voice my appreciation the moment in question, I am taking the time to do so now. ***** May 9: The day before Mother’s Day would prove to be the last one I would ever spend with my Grandmother. I had just started writing for the Dispatch less than three months before. She loved my first article. I brought a copy of my second piece to the little family gettogether that Saturday for each of those I thought might want to read it. We decided to celebrate a day early because of conflicts with everyone’s schedules on Sunday. That decision was a fortuitous one. I fear that she did not get the chance to read my second story: she slipped into unconsciousness the following afternoon. At 1:00 a.m. Tuesday morning I was in my bed trying to get to sleep so that I could make an early trip to the hospital to see her before she passed on. That’s when the phone rang. Despite the fact that I knew my mother was on the other end of the line, ready to tell me that the wait was finally over, I did not pick up. I knew that doing so would shatter the nightmare, leaving behind only stark reality. I am ashamed of myself for that moment of weakness. The funeral would provide me with, among other things, a shot at redemption. Just minutes before he was set

to begin the service, the preacher asked for volunteers among the attendees to say a few words about my Grandma. I was reluctant to do so, but my mother and Grandfather convinced me that I should. And it was a good thing they did because even they could not focus past their grief at that moment to speak with the clarity a woman like my Grandmother deserved. So the task fell solely upon me. The pressure to convey both the sentiments of my entire family and, at the same time, some insight that was unique to my understanding of her could have easily overwhelmed me. Thankfully, that Dylan Shawn did not occur. Wilson I believe Daily Dispatch the spontaFeatures Assistant neity of the situation got me through. It prevented me from thinking about it too much. Seriously, how does anyone prepare for something like that anyway? ***** Oct. 24: What has happened to me these last few years? I used to look forward to traveling by plane. As I grow older though, I have become increasingly more aware of my mortality. Age has tempered my zeal. The worst part is the landing. (I didn’t care for that aspect of flight even back when I enjoyed plane travel.) And most people would probably argue against that logic. So, allow me to explain the method behind my madness. Say that you are in an aircraft: imagine that you are approaching the runway and you hear the landing gear coming down. Now rewind the clock back to take-off. Think of all the things that could have gone wrong between then and now. Makes you want to cringe, doesn’t it? Now, fast forward back to the present and think

about this for a second: you have avoided numerous grim possibilities only to face one last hurdle — the landing. Yet this last scenario can be just as fatal as any of the others. It would be like leading a marathon and spraining your ankle in sight of the finish line — only deadlier. Nevertheless, I find myself anticipating my next vacation. I have too many things to see in this world to let a little thing like fear impede me. Besides, to me, time (or the lack thereof) is a lot more scary than sudden death. I have to make a point of reminding myself to savor these excursions. The number of chances for me to do things like this will continue to diminish like sand at the top of an hourglass. ***** Nov. 19: In the span of a single day I lost my colleague, my mentor and my biggest supporter. I worked with the first guy for well over 10 years. Throughout that time, he impressed me more and more with his craft and compassion. I have always held him in high regard, both professionally and personally. One only need to read the editorial he wrote in this publication on Nov. 11 about the “Citizen” journalists to see both qualities on display. The second gentleman taught me his trade for the better part of the last 24 months. I learned more within that period than I had during my previous decade here combined. The last individual always had my back, so to speak. Two years ago, I transferred out of ad production and into the newsroom where I had always wanted to be from the moment I received my college diploma. When circumstances threatened to derail that move, this person vouched for me and did not cease in his efforts until he succeeded. Amazingly, these three people all share a single hefty frame. In the course of my current stint, I have often felt as though we (and that includes everyone else in the news department) were rushing headlong into a melee. It’s as though we have to

have each other’s backs just to get through on some days. But the camaraderie makes it worthwhile. And now I may never have another opportunity to fight by his side. He left this paper over two weeks ago. Yet, as an unexpected consequence of this event, my friendship with this man has grown immeasurably in just a few short days. I feel truly honored to call Glenn Craven my friend. I appreciate his tutelage and hope that somehow, someday I may work with him again. ***** Nov. 1: Some readers may have caught onto the fact that this entry is out of sequence with the others. Regardless of chronology, however, one usually saves the best (or in this case, most heart-wrenching) for last. The hour and half I spent walking around the Oklahoma City National Memorial proved to be one of the most profound events of my 35 years on this earth. While taking in the sights, the first thing that came to my mind was my admiration for the symbolism and attention to detail that went into every facet of the monument. The vision of the site’s planners seemed to alternate between a inspired effort to create displays that would commemorate the lives lost there and a painful attempt to preserve elements of the horror surrounding that day, lest we forget. Between the reflecting pool or the wooden chairs with glass bases that illuminate the evening air on one hand, and the endless tokens bound to the Fence at the site or the Survivor Wall (the only remaining fragments of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building) on the other, I was in awe. This medley of fear and wonder soon gave way to a sense sadness for the victims. However, my sorrow did not float along the surface of their mortality for long. I kept delving deeper and deeper, trying to make sense of it all. Please see WINDOWS, PAGE 11A

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Remembering a ‘date which will live in infamy’ Pearl Harbor! Remembering the entrance of our country into World War II, as the nation will on Monday, brings one kind of memory to someone who was a schoolboy on Dec. 7, 1941, and quite different memories, I’m sure, for the Greatest Generation, who actually fought the war. Pearl Harbor! We schoolchildren didn’t even know where it was. At first we thought it was in the Philippine Islands, which were also in the news in those next few weeks. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, it brought America into a war that was spreading to so many parts of the globe that it would be called a World War — the second one so designated in the century.

The war in Europe had started more than two years earlier. The war in Asia, before that. But the United States had maintained formal neutrality while providing help to England, David the last Irvine standing European domino. And American sentiment was definitely on the side of China in its fight against Japan. The attack on Pearl Harbor, galvanized the nation, Daily Dispatch Writer

leading to a declaration of war the next day. It was an exciting time for those of us who were too young to fight (but who would have our own war in Korea a decade later). Our patriotic fervor inspired us fourth graders to put on a war skit, the details of which have been lost in time. In rehearsing the skit, I was chastised by my classmates for pronouncing Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s name as “McArthur.” The skit went downhill from there. A regular feature in the weekly assembly programs during those days was group singing. The high school music teacher led the singing. Favorites were the songs of the different armed services — the Marines’ Hymn, the Caisson Song,

A closer view of the field of empty chairs at the Oklahoma City National Memorial.

Anchors Aweigh, and the Air Corps song. Somewhat later, “When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again” was so regularly requested that the music teacher stopped accepting it as a request. Of course, that inspired us to request it even more vociferously. Even before Pearl Harbor, we had been fascinated by the Battle of Britain, the valiant RAF fighting the Luftwaffe against fearful odds. The Spitfires and Hurricanes captured our imaginations. This was a generational change that took place in half a decade. Our older brothers had been enthusiastic model airplane builders. But their planes were the World War I models — Spads and Fokkers. Ours were Spitfires and Hurricanes.

Such were our childish views of war. We would learn about more serious aspects of the war as local families became involved. We didn’t know it at the time, but a future classmate, son of a career army officer, was at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. We learned later that he and his mother took shelter under the dining room table as Schofield Barracks were being strafed by Japanese planes. The father of another classmate, Jimmy Green, was a naval officer serving in the Philippines. When they fell to the Japanese, he was captured and spent more than two years in a prison camp. We heard stories of Japanese atrocities, of their brutal treatment of prisoners. It must have been

painful for Jimmy and his mother to read those stories. The reality of war became clearer as we learned about the experiences of our older brothers and their peers. More than one died, in the war. My older brother’s best friend became a prisoner of war in France. And even later, we met veterans with a variety of injuries suffered in the war. So when we Remember Pearl Harbor, we are also remembering the sacrifices our older siblings made in the years following that attack. Fewer and fewer of them are available for us to thank. But thank them we do. Contact the writer at dirvine@hendersondispatch. com.

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Section B Sunday, December 6, 2009

ALSO INSIDE: Texas beats Nebraska on last-second FG — page 4B

NC State, Wake get wins — ACC Hoops, page 6B

Heels hit the Wall

Another title for east carolina

No. 5 Wildcats too much for UNC By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer

AP Photo/Sara D. Davis

East Carolina’s Dwayne Harris celebrates his touchdown during the second half of Saturday’s Conference USA championship game against Houston in Greenville. Harris was named Most Valuable Player.

Case dismissed

Pirates fend off Keenum, Cougars in 38-32 win By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer

GREENVILLE — Skip Holtz wasn’t shy about celebrating this one. Seconds after East Carolina had beaten No. 18 Houston 38-32 for its second straight Conference USA championship Saturday, the coach extended both arms in the air with a beaming smile as he and his players spilled onto the field. Moments later, Holtz had skipped all the way to the opposite sideline and was pumping his fists to the rest of the home-stadium crowd. Then, with the trophy and microphone in hand, Holtz invited fans to join the on-field party. “Pretty awesome experience,” Holtz said of the thousands of fans who took him up on the invitation. “I’ve got some mental pictures that I’ll go to my grave with, standing down there just seeing the people in the stands and the student section and the electricity.”

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ECU head coach Skip Holtz, right, is congratulated by fans after the Pirates’ 38-32 win over Houston in the C-USA championship in Greenville. No question, Holtz and his Pirates (9-4) won’t soon forget the first C-USA championship game at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The defense hung in against a powerful Houston offense by forcing four turnovers. The offense provided enough scoring punch and chainmoving plays to keep the Cougars

(10-3) fighting the entire way against a team they had blown out here last year. When it was over, East Carolina had become the first to win consecutive C-USA titles since the league went to divisional play in 2005. The Pirates, who won last year’s title game at Tulsa, also earned a return trip to the Liberty Bowl. “From the beginning, they haven’t set out to defend a conference championship,” Holtz said. “They’ve set out to win one. It wasn’t enough just to say we won one last year.” Dominique Lindsay and Giavanni Ruffin each ran for two touchdowns, while game MVP Dwayne Harris had nine catches for 123 yards and a 22-yard touchdown catch. Harris also had a 69-yard kickoff return that set up East Carolina’s first touchdown. Van Eskridge had two interceptions, including the game-clinching Please see PIRATES, page 3B

Bama claims SEC, title game berth ATLANTA — Mark Ingram and Greg McElroy sliced up the fearsome Florida defense and Tim Tebow finally met his match, no matter how hard he tried to fire up his teammates. With an emphatic 32-13 chomping of the Gators, the Crimson Tide again stands atop the Southeastern Conference. More important, Alabama is just one win away from an even bigger title — its first national championship since 1992, led by a coach who believes in "The Process" instead of the houndstooth. Ingram, making a strong bid to claim the school's first Heisman Trophy, rushed for 113 yards and three touchdowns. McElroy was 12 of 18 for 239 yards and a

touchdown to show he's no weak link, and No. 2 Alabama rekindled memories of Paul "Bear" Bryant with the convincing victory Saturday. Alabama (13-0) moves on to Pasadena for the BCS championship game. Tebow and the Gators (121) will likely settle for the Sugar Bowl, denied a shot at their third national title in four years. When it was over, there were a range of emotions. Nick Saban, the nononsense, process-oriented coach who needed only three years to bring Alabama all the way back from a miserable era, looked totally out of character as he leaped up to bump shoulders with Ingram on the sideline. Tebow found himself in an unusual position, too: sitting on the bench and appearing to wipe away tears as the clock ran out.

Kentucky’s John Wall, right, is hugged by teammate Ramon Harris after a play during the first half of Saturday’s game against North Carolina in Lexington, Ky.

gram to reach 2,000 victories thanks to some clutch free throw shooting by Wall and fellow freshman Eric Bledsoe. The duo combined to make 5 of 6 in the final 30 seconds after the Tar Heels pulled within 63-61. “You guys are going to say I’m crazy, but I’m happy with the way it played out,” said coach John Calipari. “We let the other team come at us. We gave up way too many (3s) but I’m proud of my guys. We did what we needed to do. We had just enough.” The win pushed KenPlease see HEELS, page 6B

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Duke’s Jon Scheyer pulls down a rebound as Kyle Singler and St. John’s Paris Horne look on during the second half of Saturday’s game in Durham.

By JOEDY McCREARY AP Sports Writer

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Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy celebrates after their 32-13 win over Florida in the SEC championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Saturday. The Tide led all the way, establishing its will on the very first drive. In the second half, Alabama shut 'em down, making up

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Devils rebound with win over St. John’s

Tide rolls over Gators PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer

LEXINGTON, Ky. — John Wall wasn’t going to let anything stop him from playing North Carolina, not even the superstar point guard’s biggest fear: needles. The Kentucky freshman bounced back from a bout with dehydration and a queasy encounter with an IV drip to finish with 16 points — including the clinching free throws with 4.3 seconds left — to lift the No. 5 Wildcats to a 68-66 victory over the 10th-ranked Tar Heels on Saturday. Wall dominated at times while helping the Wildcats (8-0) build a 19-point first-half lead,then spent 20 anxious minutes in the training room after cramping up. It took a couple of bottles of Gatorade and a bit of teeth grinding by Wall to get back on the floor. “I hate needles, I was back there having a fit,” Wall said. So were his teammates, who almost let a big lead against the defending national champions get away in front of the largest crowd in Rupp Arena history. Kentucky inched closer to becoming the first pro-

for its loss in last year's SEC title game. "We didn't come here Please see SEC, page 3B

DURHAM — Kyle Singler scored 10 of his 17 points in the second half, and No. 6 Duke bounced back from its first loss by beating St. John’s 80-71 on Saturday. Nolan Smith added 16 points for the Blue Devils (7-1). They scored 17 straight points in the first half, then used a big run in the second to claim their NCAA-record 73rd straight nonconference victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium. D.J. Kennedy scored 18 points to lead the Red Storm (6-1). The last nonACC team to beat the Blue Devils there made things interesting late, reeling off 10 straight points to cut Duke’s lead to 54-50 on Dwight Hardy’s layup with about 10 minutes left. But Lance Thomas hit

a jumper, Jon Scheyer hit two free throws and Singler — who was 3-for15 shooting at that point — hit a 3-pointer during the late 14-2 run that put them back in control. Singler got hot just in time for Duke, scoring seven points during that spurt. Three days earlier, he had a career-high 28 in a 73-69 loss to Wisconsin, the Blue Devils’ first in 11 Big Ten-ACC Challenge games. They responded by winning their seventh straight in their series with St. John’s. Scheyer finished with 15 points on 4-of-14 shooting. Sean Evans had a season-high 17 points while Kennedy led the Red Storm in scoring for the sixth time this season. St. John’s, playing its first game against a powerconference team, shot 50.9 Please see DEVILS, page 6B

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Two-minute drill Local Sports Dinner, jewelry bazaar to help NVHS softball A Christmas dinner and jewelry bazaar will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Kerr Lake Country Club. Proceeds will benefit the Northern Vance softball field. Tickets for the dinner may be obtained by contacting the NVHS front office (492-6041), but entrance to the jewelry bazaar is free to the public. Patrons can choose between a prime rib or halfchicken dinner with all the trimmings, including dessert and drink. Cost for the prime rib is $25 per person, and the chicken is $20. Live entertainment will be provided with a holiday atmosphere. Reservation times for dinner may be 5, 6 or 7 p.m. The bazaar will be open from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Customers can purchase samples off the floor and gift wrapping will be available.

College Hoops NC A&T beats Norfolk St. in OT NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Tavarus Alston and Dwane Joshua scored 23 points apiece to lead North Carolina A&T past Norfolk State 93-84 in overtime in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener for both teams on Saturday night. In overtime, Robert Johnson opened the frame with a pair of jumpers and Alston hit a 3-pointer during Norfolk State’s 10-3 run for an 87-80 lead with 2:03 left. Alston went 2-for-2 from the free throw line in the final minute to help seal the win. Alston sank three jumpers in the final 5 minutes of regulation, the last of which pulled the Aggies (4-5) even at 75 with 2:15 remaining. Joshua then gave the Aggies the lead on a layup with 1:14 left before Kyle O’Quinn’s lay-in evened the score at 77-77. Norfolk State’s Brandon Wheeless missed a free throw with 10 seconds left in regulation for the win. O’Quinn led the Spartans (1-7) with 25 points.

College Football Fresno St. downs Illini with wild 2-point conversion CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Offensive lineman Devan Cunningham caught a deflected pass with 2 seconds left and stumbled into the end zone for a 2-point conversion, giving Fresno State a wild 53-52 victory over Illinois on Saturday. Ryan Colburn capped a 67-yard drive by hitting Jamel Hamler for the last touchdown. Hamler caught the ball at the 5 and stretched across the goal line just as his knee hit the turf. Fresno State coach Pat Hall called a timeout and huddled with his offense, opting to go for the win rather than kicking the extra point and forcing overtime. The Bulldogs lost a double-overtime heartbreaker at Wisconsin earlier in the season. Colburn rolled right with the ball and, under heavy pressure, flung a prayer toward Hamler just inside the goal line that was batted away and brought down by Cunningham. The 350-pound line leaned through a crowd of players at the 2-yard line and landed on the orange endzone turf. Officials review the play and ruled that an Illinois defense back had tipped the ball, not a Fresno State player, allowing anybody to catch it.

Local Preps Monday, Dec. 7 JV Basketball-Girls n Roanoke Rapids at Kerr-Vance 5 p.m.

Sports on TV Sunday, Dec. 6 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8 p.m. n FOX — BCS Selection Show, at Los Angeles GOLF 1 p.m. n TGC — PGA Tour, Qualifying Tournament, fifth round, at West Palm Beach, Fla. 3 p.m. n NBC — Chevron World Challenge, final round, at Thousand Oaks, Calif. MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 3 p.m. n FSN — Miami at Boston College 5:30 p.m. n FSN — Kansas at UCLA 7:30 p.m. n FSN — Villanova vs. Maryland, at Washington NFL FOOTBALL 1 p.m. n CBS — Regional coverage n FOX — Regional coverage, doubleheader 4 p.m. n CBS — Regional coverage 4:15 p.m. n FOX — Regional coverage, doubleheader game 8:15 p.m. n NBC — Minnesota at Arizona RODEO 9 p.m. n ESPN2 — PRCA, National

Finals, fourth round, at Las Vegas SOCCER 1 p.m. n ESPN2 — NCAA Division I, Women’s College Cup, championship match, Stanford vs. North Carolina at College Station, Texas 3 p.m. n ESPN2 — Spanish Primera Division, Valencia at Athletic Bilbao WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. n ESPN2 — Texas at Tennessee Monday, Dec. 7 GOLF 12:30 p.m. n TGC — PGA Tour, Qualifying Tournament, final round, at West Palm Beach, Fla. NFL FOOTBALL 8:30 p.m. n ESPN — Baltimore at Green Bay NHL HOCKEY 7 p.m. n VERSUS — New Jersey at Buffalo RODEO 10 p.m. n ESPN2 — PRCA, National Finals, fifth round, at Las Vegas WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. n ESPN2 — Florida at Rutgers

Sunday, December 6, 2009

LOCAL SPORTS

N. Vance wrestling wins Franklinton Duals From STAFF REPORTS

Northern Vance wrestling improved its impressive early season record to 12-0-1 Saturday, finishing 5-0 and taking the championship at the Franklinton Duals. Before beating Louisburg 45-30 in the championship, Northern defeated Granville Central (78-6), Durham

School of the Arts (61-18), Kerr-Vance (60-24) and Franklinton (43-33). It was the second tournament victory for Northern in the young season. The Vikings won the Northern Nash Duals in November, defeating Northern Nash 42-39 in the championship. Northern Vance and Northern Nash had tied 36-36 at a match previ-

ously in the season. At the tournament in Rocky Mount, the Vikings defeated Hertford County (64-15), Rosewood (4534), Granville Central (54-24) and Louisburg (42-39). At their last home meet on Dec. 1, Northern pinned Roanoke Rapids 64-18. Northern coach Thomas Durham attributed his

team’s early success to his seniors and the kids “never giving up.” “I’m actually kind of surprised because we’re mostly a freshman team,” he said. Seniors Travis Egerton and Zack Orr remain undefeated at 13-0 on the season. Northern Vance travels to Ravenscroft Wednesday.

Ga. Tech regains lead late to win ACC By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer

TAMPA, Fla. — Georgia Tech’s swift turnaround under Paul Johnson now includes its first Atlantic Coast Conference title in more than a decade. Jonathan Dwyer’s 15yard touchdown run with 1:20 remaining gave the 12th-ranked Yellow Jackets a 39-34 victory over No. 25 Clemson in Saturday night’s ACC championship game. Josh Nesbitt threw a 70yard TD pass to DeMaryius Thomas and Scott Blair kicked a title game-record four field goals to help the Yellow Jackets (11-2) win the crown — Tech’s first since sharing it with Florida State in 1998 — in their second season under Johnson. ACC player of the year C.J. Spiller rushed for 233 yards and four touchdowns for Clemson (8-5), which has lost two straight following a six-game winning streak that revived its season after a slow start. Baker, the star of Georgia Tech’s three-point victory over Clemson during the regular season, kicked

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Clemson linebacker Kavell Conner takes Georgia Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt off his feet on a second-quarter run during Saturday’s Atlantic Coast Conference Championship in Tampa, Fla. field goals of 48, 49, 28 and 40 yards. Dwyer ran for two TDs and Nesbitt ran for one for the Yellow Jackets, who rushed for 333 yards. Spiller’s scoring plays covered 3, 41, 36 and 9 yards, the latter trimming a 13-point deficit to 33-27 with 12 minutes remaining. His longest run of the night, a 54-yarder to the Georgia Tech 9, put him over 200 yards and set up Andre

Ellington’s 1-yard run that put the Tigers ahead 34-33 with 6:11 to go. Georgia Tech marched 86 yards in 13 plays to regain the lead. Dwyer finished with 110 yards on 24 carries. Nesbitt, a distant second to Spiller for conference player of the year, rushed for 103 on 22 attempts. Spiller, an all-purpose threat from Lake Butler, Fla., hiked his season rushing total to 1,145 yards. He’s scored a Clemson single-season record 20 touchdowns — 11 rushing, four receiving and five on kick returns. The Yellow Jackets and Tigers were among the hottest teams in the country before stumbling against instate rivals Georgia and South Carolina to close the regular season. Johnson and Clemson coach Dabo Swinney, however, scoffed at the notion that the losses to a couple of middle of the pack SEC teams took some of the luster off a matchup between the ACC’s highest scoring teams. The title game appearance was the second for Georgia Tech, which failed to score a touchdown in a

9-6 loss to Wake Forest in 2006, and now has its first outright ACC championship since 1990 — the year before Clemson won the most recent of its league-record 13 crowns. Spiller broke a 40-yard run on his second carry of the night. He went over 100 for the night and 1,000 for the season when he took a quick pitch and burst through an opening before racing 41 yards for his second touchdown. Blair bailed Georgia Tech out twice after promising drives stalled in Clemson territory, both times with career-long field goals. He booted a 48-yarder after Roddy Jones dropped a deep pass on third down, then made a 49-yarder for a 13-7 lead after two false starts and a holding penalty pushed the Yellow Jackets back from the Clemson 7 to the 27. Blair kicked three field goals and also threw a touchdown pass during Tech’s 30-27 victory over Clemson on Sept. 10 in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets blew a 24-0 lead that night before winning on Blair’s 36-yarder in the final minute.

Young, East Carolina hold off Coker, 69-63 GREENVILLE (AP) — Brock Young scored all 16 of his points in the second half and Jamar Abrams also scored 16 points as East Carolina held off Coker College 69-63 on Saturday night.

The Pirates (4-5) led 63-52 with 4:13 remaining after two free throws by Young, but the Cobras (3-4), a Division II team, got within 65-62 with 1:36 to play on a dunk by Derek Bailey.

East Carolina’s Jontae Sherrod was fouled with 1:15 left and made both free throws for 67-62. After Coker’s Vatrick Thompson made 1 of 2 free throws to cut the lead to four, Abrams was fouled with 25

seconds left and made both for the final margin. East Carolina fell behind 9-3 barely 3 minutes into the game but ended the half with a 32-27 lead. Sherrod scored nine of his 11 points in the half.

NC Central snaps losing streak with rout of Carver Bible DURHAM (AP) — Nick Chasten and Michael Glasker each scored 15 points and North Carolina Central overcame a 15-point first half deficit to rout winless Carver Bible College 82-63 on Saturday night.

Chasten also finished with 13 rebounds — six offensive — for the Eagles (2-7), who snapped a fivegame losing streak. Vincent Davis had 14 points, C.J. Wilkerson followed with 12, and T.J. Granger and Dami

Sapara had 11 apiece. Carver Bible (0-13) led 29-14 with 10:24 left in the first half. But the Eagles outscored Carver Bible 2811 the remainder of the half, taking a 42-40 lead on two free throws by Wilkerson,

who shot 9-for-14 from the foul line. North Carolina Central trailed only twice the rest of the way, pushing its margin to 21 on Sapara’s two free throws with 4:20 left. Sapara also had 11 boards.

Charlotte crushes No. 20 Louisville, 87-65 By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Derrio Green had a careerhigh 20 points to lead Charlotte past No. 20 Louisville 87-65 on Saturday night, the Cardinals’ worst home loss under coach Rick Pitino. Freshman forward Chris Braswell added 21 points and 14 rebounds while Shamarr Bowden had 17 points for 49ers (6-1). Samardo Samuels led Louisville (5-2) with 14 points and Mike Marra scored 11, but the Cardinals struggled to keep up with the hot-shooting 49ers while playing without injured guards Jerry Smith, Peyton Siva and Preston Knowles. Charlotte made 10 of 24 3-pointers, outrebounded Louisville 49-35 and had little trouble holding off a pair of mild second-half surges by the Cardinals. The win was Charlotte’s first over a ranked team since knocking off Xavier last season and Louisville’s worst home defeat since losing to the 49ers by 34 in

February, 2001, back when both teams were in Conference USA. That defeat came in Denny Crum’s final year on the sidelines for the Cardinals. Pitino took over shortly thereafter and has turned the program into a Big East power. Louisville didn’t look like one, however, against the 49ers. With Siva and Smith watching from the bench in street clothes and Knowles available only in case of emergency, the Cardinals struggled to defend the perimeter. Green and Bowden made them pay for it. The duo combined to make 9 of 20 3-pointers, including a couple in the second half that turned back Louisville’s last real push. By then Pitino had run out of timeouts and out of patience. Forced to experiment liberally with his lineups because of the injuries, he couldn’t seem to find a combination that would make the Cardinals effective on both ends of the floor.

Considering the way Green and company where shooting, it might not have mattered if Smith, Siva and Knowles had played. Charlotte wasted little time getting going as Green knocked down three straight 3-pointers in the opening minutes to give the 49ers a quick 17-6 lead. Pitino said before the game he was concerned about slowing down Charlotte star Sharami Spears, but the junior forward was held to nine points, 12

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Undefeated Bearcats win Big East

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Carolina’s Erik Cole watches his shot go between Vancouver goalie Andrew Raycroft and Christian Ehrhoff with Shane O'Brien nearby in the third period of Saturday’s game in Raleigh. The shot missed the net, but Cole went on to notch his sixth hat trick of his career in the 5-3 Hurricanes win.

Cole gets hat trick in Hurricanes win RALEIGH (AP) — At least for a game, Erik Cole and the Carolina Hurricanes played like contenders again. Cole scored three goals and the Hurricanes held off the Vancouver Canucks for a 5-3 victory Saturday, ending their five-game skid. Carolina (6-17-5), which made the Eastern Conference finals last season, has the league’s worst record. “It could have been four or five (goals) tonight,” Carolina coach Paul Maurice said of Cole, who missed 10 October games with a broken leg. “I think he has been skating much better. When he skates like that he’s a handful, and it opens up the ice for everybody.” Cole’s sixth career hat trick was his first multigoal game for Carolina since he was reacquired from Edmonton on March 4. “We’re still a little bit under fire,” Cole said. “They weren’t just coming at us with three and four guys. They had four and five guys on every rush and pressed us back on our heels. When you’ve had things go wrong like we’ve had in the past, maybe it’s a little bit easier for something like that to creep back in.” Ray Whitney had a goal and two assists for Carolina, which ended Vancouver’s three-game road winning streak. The loss was the Canucks’ first in six games against Eastern Conference opposition this season. Carolina goalie Manny Legace stopped 33 shots while Vancouver’s Andrew Raycroft had 23 saves. “It’s huge, especially weathering the storm in the third period,” Legace said. “The last couple of games we’ve kind of shut her down in the third and teams have taken advantage of us.” Jannik Hansen put the Canucks ahead at 12:02 of the first, beating Legace on a soft shot over his glove-side shoulder from the right circle. Henrik Sedin set up the goal.

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Carolina’s Rod Brind’Amour checks Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa into the boards during the first period of Saturday’s game. But Whitney evened the score for Carolina just 20 seconds later, taking a pass from Eric Staal in the left circle and flipping a backhanded shot over Raycroft’s left shoulder. Cole put Carolina ahead 2-1 at 3:55 of the second, taking a snap wrist shot from the slot off a pass from Whitney. Sergei Samsonov made it a two-goal lead at 6:06, beating Raycroft over the left shoulder from the right circle. Carolina made it 4-1 on a power play at 18:59 of the second, when Raycroft appeared to simply lose the puck out of his glove before it slid across the line. Cole, the last Hurricane to touch it, was credited with his second goal. Steve Bernier brought the Canucks back to 4-2 at 10:07 of the third, receiving Mikael Samuelsson’s pass from behind the goal and across the crease, tipping the puck off Legace’s left skate into the net. Vancouver cut the lead again at 14:45 of the third, as Alexandre Burrows picked Daniel Sedin’s pass from behind the net out of the air and smacked the puck past Legace. “Their top players certainly played a really strong game, but for whatever reason again we had a second period that’s tough to explain,” Vancouver coach Alain Vigneault said. Cole scored his third goal into an empty net at 19:46.

Pike, Cincy rally from 21 down to beat Pitt, 45-44 ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer

PITTSBURGH — No. 5 Cincinnati trailed Pittsburgh by 21 points late in the first half, a perfect season and BCS bowl berth in peril. Teammate after teammate came up to wide receiver Mardy Gilyard asking for a big play. Gilyard listened to every plea, silently whispered a short prayer, then relied on his speed and can’ttackle-me attitude to give the Bearcats numerous momentum-swinging plays in a game they led only once — at the end. Tony Pike’s 29-yard touchdown pass to Armon Binns with 33 seconds left finished the comeback from a three-touchdown deficit, and the Bearcats stunned No. 14 Pittsburgh 45-44 on Saturday to secure their second straight Big East title. The first de facto Big East championship game since the conference began playing football in 1991 was a high-scoring classic. Freshman Dion Lewis’ three touchdowns and 194 yards rushing on 47 carries in a Tony Dorsett-like performance carried Pitt (9-3, 5-2) to leads of 31-10, 38-24 and 44-38, only to have the Gilyard-led Bearcats (12-0, 7-0) rally each time. Gilyard gave the Bearcats a much-needed jolt with a 99-yard kickoff return only 70 seconds before halftime — immediately after coach Brian Kelly and a half-dozen teammates pleaded for a

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Cincinnati players celebrate after defeating Pittsburgh 45-44 Saturday and winning the Big East. game-changing play — and he made it 31-24 in the third quarter with a 68yard scoring catch. Gilyard’s 49-yard kickoff return also led to Pike’s 8-yard scoring pass to D.J. Woods that cut Pitt’s lead to 38-30 early in the fourth quarter. Gilyard has four kickoff return touchdowns in his career and three kick return scores this season. “Mardy Gilyard was absolutely brilliant,” Kelly said. “The kickoff return was the spark that got us back into the game.” Gilyard didn’t do it all by himself. Pike shook off a rough opening three quarters to complete his final 11 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns. Binns made five catches for 104 yards in an offense that came in averaging 473 yards and 39 points. “We were going through the motions,” Pike said of falling behind 31-10 in the second quarter. “We were trying to make too many big plays. But then Mardy got us going, just like he has so many times.” Cincinnati heads off to the BCS for the second

season in a row with its first 12-0 record, while Pitt’s second consecutive loss dooms the Panthers to a minor bowl only two weeks after the Panthers were 9-1 and ranked in the top 10. Kelly, wearing a red, white and blue Big East championship cap, refused to discuss rumors that Notre Dame is interested in him. “I’m not going to talk about any job situations,” he said. “Let’s talk about back-to-back championships and these kids.” Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt called it “a tough, heartbreaking loss, to say the least,” and his players’ faces said it was even worse than that. Linebacker Adam Gunn became upset with questions about how Cincinnati drove 61 yards in only 63 seconds for the decisive score. Lewis didn’t talk to reporters despite playing one of the best games by any running back in school history. “I told my teammates that we had a terrific ride,” defensive end Mick Williams said. “It’s a tough

way to end, and I really don’t know how to describe it.” Lewis, breaking Craig “Ironhead” Heyward’s 1987 school record of 42 carries in a game, put Pitt ahead 44-38 with 1:36 remaining on a 5-yard run. But holder Andrew Janocko mishandled a perfect snap from center and Pitt never got off the extra point, a costly mistake. Lewis, whose 1,640 yards are 46 shy of Dorsett’s freshman season total of 1,686 yards in 1973, had 116 yards on 29 carries and three catches by halftime. Cincinnati also failed to convert an extra point but made up for it with a 2-pointer. Pike was held to 8 completions in his first 22 attempts, but went 4 of 4 on the final drive and finished 22 of 44 for 302 yards despite throwing three interceptions. “He had to fight through it,” said Kelly, who briefly warmed up backup Zach Collaros early in the third quarter. “He made some mistakes he normally doesn’t make, but he was the guy.”

SEC, from page 1B for a moral victory,” Saban said. “Everyone had to buy into not to be denied in this game. To be a champion, that’s what you had to do. I’ve never been prouder of a group of players.” Trailing 19-13 at the half, Florida took the third-quarter kickoff and came up a yard short on Tebow’s third-and-7 pass to Riley Cooper. The Gators didn’t know it at the time, but it was over. Ingram carried it three straight times before McElroy went down the right sideline to Maze for a 28-yard pass. A silly penalty on Jermaine Cunningham — he shoved McElroy in the back two steps after the quarterback threw the ball away — set up a perfect throw and catch. McElroy rolled to his right, stopped suddenly and lofted the pass in the other direction, the ball dropping right over Colin Peek as he extended his arms to haul in a 17-yard touchdown.

Ingram finished it off with his third TD early in the fourth, powering over from the 1 to cap an 88-yard drive — the Tide’s longest of the season. Tebow, who came back for his senior year in hopes of winning another title, was 20 of 35 for 247 yards but his last gasp was picked off in the end zone. “It’s tough. You know it’s not how you want to go out,” Tebow said, struggling to contain his emotions. “They were just better than us today, offense, defense, special teams.” Alabama lost to Florida 31-20 in last year’s SEC title game, a result that was on their minds every step of the way. “Everything we did all year long was to beat them, to be better than them,” Ingram said. Saban led LSU to a share of the 2003 national title and, after a brief, unhappy stint in the NFL, he returned to take over an Alabama program that

had gone through four coaches in seven seasons. It didn’t take long for Saban to realize just how passionate the Tide faithful are about their football — more than 90,000 fans turned out for the spring game. Saban’s first year was a struggle (Alabama even lost to Louisiana-Monroe) but it was clear he had the program back on the right track. In Year 2, the Tide ripped off 12 straight regular-season wins before Florida ruined their title hopes, rallying for a 31-20 victory in the SEC title game. Turns out, Saban’s team was merely putting things off for a year. Alabama went 12-0 in the regular season again, and this time not even Tebow and the mighty Gators could stem the Tide. As the new SEC champions celebrated, “Sweet Home Alabama” blared over the speakers at the Georgia Dome. “Roll, Tide, roll!” the fans cheered along.

Florida was shorthanded for a game that has seemed preordained from the very first practice of the season. Carlos Dunlap, the team’s best pass rusher, couldn’t play after being arrested on drunken-driving charges Tuesday. Another key player, receiver-returner Brandon James, was hobbled in the second half and couldn’t return. At end of third quarter, Alabama celebrated with its crimson-clad fans, while Tebow called all of his teammates around him at the 40-yard line, exhorting them to pull off another fourth-period comeback. That’s what the Gators did a year ago, scoring two TDs in the final 15 minutes to overcome the Tide. Not this time. The Tide held the ball for nearly 40 minutes and piled up 490 yards against a defense that was ranked No. 1 in the country, allowing less than 10 points and about 233 yards per game.

Simmons and ricocheted to Eskridge. “We like having the ball in our hands with a chance to win it,” Keenum said. “We’ve got guys that can make plays downfield. They made more plays than we did.” It was a familiar finish for Eskridge, who also had two interceptions in last year’s C-USA title game — including one on the final defensive play. “We knew they were going to get some plays on us,” Eskridge said. “We just tried to focus on keeping everything inside and up front and make sure we

tackled well in space.” Last year, the Cougars left East Carolina’s defense gasping for air in a 41-24 win. Keenum threw for 399 yards and three touchdowns in that game, but East Carolina had won seven straight home games against league opponents since, including last week’s win against Southern Miss that clinched the division title and homefield advantage for Saturday’s game. Holtz had said his offense would have to do its part to help the defense. Patrick Pinkney threw for 262 yards with no turn-

overs, Lindsay ran for 75 yards and Ruffin ran for 55 yards. East Carolina got the clinching score when Ruffin made a brilliant scoring run, patiently waiting for the hole to develop before sprinting free for a 20-yard run that made it 38-26 with 6:39 to play. Keenum connected with Cleveland on the next drive to cut the deficit to 38-32 with 3:24 to play, but couldn’t get the Cougars back to the end zone again. “Our guys didn’t quit,” Houston coach Kevin Sumlin said. “We came back and had a chance at the

end to make a play. In a championship game, you can’t turn the ball over.” The game featured 15 individual records and 12 team records for the 5-year-old C-USA title game. In addition, Cleveland’s 19 catches were a record for any Conference USA game, while Keenum’s 56 completions were also a league singlegame record. Keenum fell two completions shy of tying the NCAA single-game record set by Eastern Michigan’s Andy Schmitt against Central Michigan in November 2008.

PIRATES, from page 1B grab of a deflected ball in the end zone with 42 seconds left. He was part of a bend-but-don’t-break defense that took advantage of every miscue. And there were plenty. Case Keenum completed 56 of 75 passes for title game-record 527 yards and five touchdowns, while James Cleveland had 19 catches for 241 yards and three scores. But Keenum threw three interceptions, the first coming in the end zone that East Carolina ultimately converted into Ruffin’s second-quarter TD run. On the second, Eskridge picked off a

pass over the middle and returned it 30 yards to set up Lindsay’s score for a 31-19 lead early in the fourth. Houston also lost a fumble that East Carolina converted into a field goal, while Matt Hogan missed two extra-point attempts and had a third blocked late in the game. Finally, after the Cougars defense stopped Lindsay on a fourth-and-1 to get the ball back with 1:47 to play, Keenum lofted a ball deep for L.J. Castile in the end zone that bounced off the shoulder pad of defender Travis

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Texas escapes Nebraska to win Big 12 title By JAIME ARON AP Sports Writer

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Charlotte’s Raymond Felton drives past Philadelphia’s Samuel Dalembert for the winning basket in the Bobcats’ 106-105 win in Charlotte Saturday.

Felton’s late layup lifts Bobcats over Sixers By MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer

CHARLOTTE — Raymond Felton’s driving layup with 4.7 seconds left capped a late comeback and the Charlotte Bobcats bounced back from an embarrassing loss a night earlier to beat the slumping Philadelphia 76ers 106-105 on Saturday night. A night after the Bobcats lost to New Jersey to end the Nets’ recordworst NBA start at 0-18, they appeared ready to hand the Sixers their first win in more than two weeks. But Boris Diaw hit a 3-pointer and a scoop shot in a late run, and Felton rubbed off a screen on a drive and beat Samuel Dalembert to the basket for the go-ahead basket. Andre Iguodala missed a fadeaway at the buzzer for the 76ers, who blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead in their ninth straight loss ahead of Allen Iverson’s return Monday. Diaw had 28 points, and Gerald Wallace had 24 points and 14 rebounds for the Bobcats, who overcame another sloppy performance to snap a two-game losing streak Willie Green scored 26 points, and Iguodala had 22 points and 11 rebounds for the Sixers, who lost another guard before tipoff to injury. With Louis Williams out a couple of months

with a broken jaw, the Sixers were without replacement Jrue Holiday. He strained his right rotator cuff while blocking Green’s dunk in practice Friday. Coach Eddie Jordan shuffled his lineup, moving Green to point guard and Iguodala into the backcourt. That allowed Elton Brand to return to the starting lineup after he came off the bench for two games following his return from a hamstring injury. Green, though, was the star in the third quarter. Scoring on a variety of 3-pointers, mid-range jumpers, drives and free throws, he had 18 points in the period, including a banked-in 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Philadelphia an 86-78 lead. Charlotte slowly chipped away and Diaw’s 3-pointer with 1:22 left cut it to 103-102. The Sixers failed to convert on two possessions, and Iguodala’s turnover gave Charlotte the ball. After two timeouts, Diaw’s scoop shot in the lane put Charlotte up 104-103 with 17 seconds left. Iguodala hit two free throws 4 seconds later before Felton’s driving bucket. The inconsistent Bobcats drew the wrath of coach Larry Brown before the game, who targeted Diaw, Tyson Chandler and Charlotte’s other big men after their embarrassing loss a night earlier.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Colt McCoy and No. 3 Texas are headed for the BCS championship game. Hunter Lawrence nailed a 46-yard field goal as time expired, giving a roughed-up McCoy and the Longhorns a 13-12 victory over No. 21 Nebraska in the Big 12 championship on Saturday night. “We had so many things not go our way tonight but we found a way,” McCoy said. McCoy returned for his senior season in hopes of matching predecessor Vince Young’s feat of leading Texas to a national championship. Now he’ll get that shot Jan. 7 in Pasadena, Calif., against No. 2 Alabama, the SEC champion. McCoy was hit, hurried and hassled by waves of Cornhuskers, dazing the winningest quarterback in college football history into a guy who made a bunch of freshman mistakes — including the nearly costly flub of letting time run out on his chance of reaching the title game. Officials put 1 second back on the clock and

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Texas quarterback Colt McCoy is sacked by Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh in the first half of Saturday’s Big 12 Conference championship game in Arlington, Texas. Lawrence converted to keep the Longhorns undefeated. Texas players flung helmets and rushed the field to celebrate this agonizingly close conference championship. The Cornhuskers slunked off, unable to believe they weren’t going away with the upset. “We’re excited about being Big 12 champs and we’ll see you in Pasadena,” Texas coach Mack Brown said in a raspy voice at the end of a confetti-filled celebration at midfield. McCoy was sacked nine times, 4 1/2 by Ndumakong Suh, but he drove the Longhorns (13-0) from

their 40 after a kickoff out of bounds to the Nebraska 26. Losses on the next two snaps left only a few ticks left and Texas seeking a few more yards. McCoy ended up scrambling and throwing the ball out of bounds and time ran out. While Nebraska players swarmed the field, officials huddled and went to a video replay that determined there was still one tick left. The Cornhuskers called their final timeout to make Lawrence think about it a little more. With McCoy on one knee and looking down, a hand covering his eyes, the pro-Texas crowd of 76,211 let him know the kick

was good the second it left Lawrence’s foot. “He’s clutch,” McCoy said. “He works for those situations.” Once the celebratory scrum ended, Lawrence was carried off on the shoulders of his teammates. That just as easily could’ve been Nebraska’s Alex Henery enjoying the star treatment as his 42yard field goal with 1:44 had put the Cornhuskers ahead. He accounted for all of their points, also making kicks of 45, 52 and 28. Nebraska’s offense was downright terrible, with just three first downs through three quarters, yet the Cornhuskers were always within a play of the lead because McCoy was unable to get anything going against Suh and crew. McCoy was 20 of 36 for 184 yards with three interceptions; he had only two over the previous six games. “Nebraska’s defense is great,” McCoy said. “They’re one of the best we’ve played.” Nebraska’s Zac Lee was 6 of 19 — with three more passes completed to Longhorns — for 39 yards. The Cornhuskers had only 106 total yards.

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Boise St. improves to 13-0; Trojans fall to Arizona No. 6 Boise St. 42, New Mexico St. 7 BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Boise State is perfect again. Doug Martin had four touchdown runs and the sixth-ranked Broncos beat New Mexico State 42-7 on Saturday to finish unbeaten for the second consecutive season. Kellen Moore threw for 272 yards and a score for Boise State (13-0, 8-0 Western Athletic), which finished 12-0 last year but was left out of the Bowl Championship Series. The Broncos will have to wait until Sunday night to see if they made it into one of the big-money bowls this season. Boise State’s defense held the Aggies (3-10, 1-7) to just 49 yards passing and 191 yards overall.

Southern California head coach Pete Carroll looks at the scoreboard during the second half of their game against Arizona in Los Angeles Saturday.

Washington 42, No. 19 California 10 SEATTLE (AP) — Jake Locker made what could be his Washington farewell a memorable one, throwing for three touchdowns and running for two more, and the Huskies closed out their redemptive first season under Steve Sarkisian with a

42-10 domination of No. 19 California. A year removed from an 0-12 embarrassment that closed with a 48-7 rout at the hands of the Golden Bears in Tyrone Willingham’s final game, Washington put a final cap on this season with an effort that made 2008 an afterthought.

Locker started with a 40-yard TD pass to Jermaine Kearse on Washington’s first drive, then added touchdown runs of 19 and 2 yards in the second quarter as the Huskies jumped to a 21-3 lead and were never challenged.

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Arizona 21, No. 18 Southern Cal 17 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Juron Criner stumbled into the end zone with a 36-yard touchdown pass from Nick Foles with 3:14 to play, and Arizona wrapped up its best regular season in a decade Saturday with a 21-17 victory over not-so-mighty Southern California. Foles passed for 239 yards for the Wildcats (8-4, 6-3 Pac-10), who finally beat No. 20 USC for the first time in coach Mike Stoops’ tenure by scoring the final touchdown in a defense-dominated game. After Jordan Congdon made a 37-yard field goal with 7:13 left to put the Trojans (8-4, 5-4) ahead, Arizona converted three straight third downs on the decisive drive. Criner then caught a long fade pass and fought through a tackle into the end zone, silencing the

half-empty Coliseum crowd watching USC’s second home loss in three games.

No. 24 West Virginia 24, Rutgers 21 PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Noel Devine and Ryan Clarke each ran for a touchdown and JT Thomas’ interception with 1:59 left helped West Virginia to a 24-21 victory over Rutgers on Saturday. In beating Rutgers for the 15th straight time, West Virginia (9-3, 5-2 Big East) enhanced its chances for a Gator Bowl berth, possibly against Florida State and former WVU coach Bobby Bowden. Gator Bowl officials were on hand at Rutgers Stadium. The Scarlet Knights (8-4, 3-4), who dropped to 4-31-2 against the Mountaineers, could go to any of four bowls. Devine, the Big Easts second-leading rusher, was held to 65 yards while quarterback Jarrett Brown completed 10 of 20 passes for 116 yards. Rutgers quarterback Tom Savage was 9-for27 for 153 yards and two interceptions. Mohammed Sanu caught six passes for 105 yards.

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App St. scores 21 in fourth to rally past Richmond Appalachian St. 35, Richmond 31 RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Armanti Edwards threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Matt Cline with 10 seconds to play, capping a wild last few minutes and giving Appalachian State a 35-31 victory against defending champion Richmond in the Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinals. The Mountaineers (11-2), who had won three straight national championships before getting knocked out by the Spiders in last year’s quarterfinals, exacted their revenge after Richmond had taken the lead on a remarkable strip and fumble return by Eric McBride with 3:26 left. On the play, the Spiders

punted and Travaris Cadet fielded it inside his 10. While he was trying to return it, McBride stripped the ball and took it 8 yards into the end zone — a stunning play that gave Richmond a 31-28 lead. But the Mountaineers drove 70 yards before Edwards rifled the pass to Cline in the end zone, just past a diving defender’s reach.

Villanova 46, New Hampshire 7 VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Angelo Babbaro ran for 148 yards and two touchdowns to lead Villanova to a 46-7 win over New Hampshire on Saturday in the Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinals. Villanova (12-1), which

has won seven games in a row since a 28-24 loss to New Hampshire this season, advances to host William & Mary in the semifinals next weekend. Villanova’s defense was stout against the New Hampshire (10-3), holding them to 84 yards total on offense for the game. On the first play from scrimmage, Villanova defensive back John Dempsey returned a fumble 4 yards for a touchdown en route to the easy win. Villanova, which collected six sacks, held New Hampshire without a first down until 6:31 left in third quarter. Chris Whitney attempted only five passes, completing three for 44 yards and a touchdown run for Villanova.

Montana 51, Stephen F. Austin 0 MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Andrew Selle threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, and Montana took advantage of 10 Stephen F. Austin turnovers in a 51-0 victory in a Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinal on Saturday. Montana (13-0) will host a semifinal game against the winner of Saturday night’s contest between Appalachian State and Richmond. Seven of the turnovers by Stephen F. Austin (103) came in the first half. The Grizzlies capitalized on four fumbles and three interceptions to build a 38-0 halftime lead. Selle scored on a 4-yard run early in the second

quarter and followed up with short scoring passes to Marc Mariani, Jabin Sambrano and Steve Pfahler before halftime. Chase Reynolds had two TD runs, and Brody McKnight kicked three field goals. Defensive tackle Tyler Hobbs lead the Montana defense with an interception and two fumble recoveries.

William & Mary 24, Southern Illinois 3 CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Jonathan Grimes ran for 133 yards and three touchdowns in pacing William & Mary to a 24-3 victory over Southern Illinois on Saturday in a Football Championship Subdivision playoff quarterfinal.

R.J. Archer passed for 192 yards for the Tribe (11-2) in snapping the Salukis’ 11-game winning streak, dating to a loss to Marshall in the season opener. The Tribe will face New Hampshire or Villanova in a semifinal next Saturday. Southern Illinois (11-2) had entered the game with the FCS’ fourth-best rushing attack, averaging 231 yards a game, and ranked third nationally in scoring at nearly 37 points a game. But the Salukis mustered just 84 yards on the ground against the FCS’ top rushing defense, giving up just 50 yards a game. Southern Illinois’ Deji Karim, who by averaging 138 rushing yards a game ranked second in the FCS, managed only 27.

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Jackson are limiting them. ago at Oakland. never backs down. but they do face Dallas, ugh. se and beCincinnati more careful the ball. AFC boss Indianapolis in which can happen to anybody. (Mon.) andwith Tennessee. 13 turnover-plagued Delgone 1-14, saw their NFL WEEK 13 gameshave they led. (Mon.) homme with Moore. There coach fired, their roster have been concerns about overhauled, the offensive the Oregonat State coordinator and at Miami San Francisco at Seattle New Orleans at Washingtonjettisoned Baltimore Green prodBay Oakland at Pittsburgh AP Photo New England /The Charlotte Observer, Jeff Siner San Francisco shington Baltimore at Green Bay Oakland at Pittsburgh New England at Miami (11-0) (5-6) (4-7) (3-8) (6-5) (7-4) uct’s knowledge of the (6-5) (7-4) (5-6) at Seattle (3-8) the defensive coordinator as City Houston at Jacksonville Tampa Bay at Carolina (5-6)atatChicago (4-7) 3-8) (6-5) (7-4) (3-8) (6-5) (7-4) (5-6) Philadelphia Atlanta Minnesota at Arizona Denver Kansas City Houston at Jacksonville Tampa Bay Carolina and Detroit at Saints Cincinnati St. Louis A victory give the The New Orleans at Saints, and would Followingand three his straight wins, The Patriots can pretty much Seahawks have beenat awful If the Steelers fall it would mean talks offense decisiondemoted. 3-8) (5-6) (6-5) (1-10) (4-7) Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme with center e)Saints (7-4) can (6-5)the (10-1) (7-4) (5-6) (1-10) (4-7)the Packers will be tested Following threea straight wins,on the road, outscored Patriots pretty much have been awful If the(2-9) Steelers fall (8-3) it(7-4) wouldput mean (1-10) (4-7) the NFC South crown. Their theThe Indianapolis Colts, only awaySeahawks the AFC East title by(3-8) four straight defeats, strong(6-5) making. Delhomme has thrown Their nicely The Texans seem primed forby Give the Bucs some for the Packers will be tested puteagles away the AFC East title on have the road, outscored four straight Ryan Kalil prior practice Wednesday intheCharlotte. dynamic offense and without beating the Dolphins, who 161-73. Keep anBucs eye on chance offootball not making the already into playoffs, The have a the potent Cincinnati backkudos toa strong Rams been outscored and on team A win andgets a defeats, Green Bay loss An ugly month ended nicely on to The Texans seem primed for Give some kudos for LB Aaron Kampman aniels and their first playoff berth, but playing much better the last without LB Aaron Kampman beating the Dolphins, who 161-73. 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Keep an eye on chance of not making the North at title. The Vikings can the Broncos their convincing have flopped three straight month, with the exception of ugher for ussions to week Minnesota. Then without injuredwith QB Marc on field, but concussions to the week at Minnesota. Thenwith Josh withoutFreeman, injured QB Marc ing to convince anybody They haven’t lost a RB winning streak if it handles CBthe Al Harris, especially n the Seattle’s second-year playoffs and mea culpas to the Bulger. also win a playoff spot if they victory over the Giants. KC has toandweeks, including twice to the blowout by Newbetter Orleans, and Tampa Bay nearly that provides no buzz this DeSean again, the Bengals stumbled RB Steven Jackson, Brian Westbrook andby DeSean again, Bengals stumbled Bulger. RB Steven Jackson, December game since Tennessee. Titan’s QBlose Vince on the ground this week Justin Forsett. Terrible Towel community. win or tie, the Giants and never be more careful with the 2005 ball. 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Then without injured QBan Marc They haven’t lost a es Saints earlier. time this year Tampa would like to establish the upper hand. and CBflopped Al Harris, especially Seattle’s RBon pas canto the ball-hawking the Broncossecond-year with their convincing have straightthe month, with and the exception of to the defense were and CB Al Harris, especially folded eventhree worse Seattle’s second-year RB playoffs mea culpas Brian Westbrook andthan DeSean again, the Bengals stumbled Bulger. RB Steven Jackson, December game since 2005 Vince “I’m definitely learning Bay lost on a final-minute their running game to on the ground this week by Justin Forsett. unity. the NFL. I don’t know any f they victory over the Giants. KC has to weeks, including twice to the the blowout by New Orleans, display against theDallas, Patriots. on the ground this week by Patriots are lastlimiting weekend. Justin Forsett. 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on the ground this week by Ray Rice. Mass.-LowellAP 88, St. Anselm 77 Wis.-Whitewater 62, Wis.-Stout 57 NFL WEEK 13 Massachusetts 84, Holy Cross 63 Wisconsin 79, Grambling St. 46 (Mon.) Montclair St. 66,allKean 44 Wright St. 67, Youngstown St. 54 <AP> NFL WK 13 CAPSULES 120309: ADVANCE FOR DEC. 5-6; NFL Editor’s Note: It is mandatory to include Mount St. Vincent sources that accompany this graphic when 64, NYU 63 Week 13 matchups; 4c x 4 1/2 inches; 245 mm x 114 mm; with FBN--NFL Standings Saturdayrepurposing Men’s Scores or editing it for publication Muhlenberg 85, Washington, Md. 67 SOUTHWEST This Week; WJC; ETA 5 p.m. </AP> EASTERN CONFERENCE SOUTH N.J. City 76, Richard Stockton 71 Abilene Christian 88, SW Oklahoma 87, OT Division BaltimoreAlabama 74, Louisiana-Monroe 46 San FranciscoatAtlantic at Seattle onville Tampa Bay at Carolina at Green BayCity Nichols 63, Lesley 59 Tampa Bay at Carolina Angelo St. 60, Cameron 59 Oakland Pittsburgh ami Minnesota Arizona Denver at Kansas Houston at Jacksonville Atlanta The New Orleans Saints, and Detroit St. Louis (5-6) at Chicago GP W L OT Pts GF (6-5) GA Austin Peay(7-4) 73, E. Illinois 60 (4-7) Old Westbury 76, Bard 61 6-5) (1-10) (4-7) Arkansas 91, MVSU 54 (3-8) at Cincinnati (6-5) -6) (10-1) (7-4) (7-4) (3-8) (5-6) (6-5) (1-10) (4-7) 5) the Indianapolis Colts, the only (2-9) (8-3) (1-10) (4-7) Pittsburgh 30 20 9 1 41 97 80 Belmont 94, Mercer 90, OT Penn St. Behrend 82, Mount Aloysius 62 Cent. Arkansas 79, Southern U. 63 Following three straight wins, ymed much Seahawks have been awful If thethe Steelers fall itthe would mean for team Give Bucs into some kudos for already playoffs, New Jersey 27 19 7 1 39 78 61 A win and a Green Bay loss An ugly month ended nicely on The Texans seem primed for Give the Bucs some kudos for 80, Concordia-Austin 68 Berea 102, Temple Baptist 83 tent by four Cincinnati gets backatostrong Rams have been outscored Pitt.-Johnstown 96, Salem International 70 LeTourneau the Packers will be tested st on the road, outscored straight h, title but playing muchdefeats, better the last look to improve to 12-0 on N.Y. Rangers 28 14 13 1 29 82 85 gives Minnesota the NFC the field for Josh McDaniels and their first playoff berth, but playing much better the last College 66, Texas Lutheran 62 Bethune-Cookman 58, Florida A&M 57 e can get chance playingofreal opponents next 165-69 at home and are on Quinnipiac 73, Fairleigh Dickinson 52 Louisiana without LB Aaron Kampman who 161-73. Keep an eye not making the traight month, with the exception of for N.Y. Islanders 29 11 can 11 7 29 76 Northinjured title. The the89Broncos month, of get tougher Bryanwith 84, their Tenn. convincing Wesleyan 82, OT have flopped three ussions to Sunday. week atThings Minnesota. Then QBVikings Marc Rhode straight Island 86, Providence 82 with the exception Louisiana-Lafayette 95, Sam Houston St. 85 and CB Al Harris, especially n the Seattle’s second-year RB playoffs and mea culpas to the without ce to the the blowout New Orleans, Philadelphia 26 13 if 12 76 over also win aSteven playoffJackson, spot they1 27 79 victory the Giants. KC 55 has to weeks, including twice to 73, theWagner the70blowout by New Orleans, Colts asby they face Catawba 78, Chowan DeSean the again, the Bengals stumbled Bulger. RB Robert Morris McMurry 66, Texas-Tyler 56 on the ground this week by Justin Forsett. Terrible Towel community. lis in which can happen to anybody. win or lose more careful the ball.65 AFC boss Indianapolis in 71, Coast which Charlottewith 87, Louisville Tennessee hem. two weeksand agoaatrejuvenated Oakland. never down. N Fbacks L tie, Wthe E Giants EK 1 3 and RaybeRice. Roger Williams Guardcan 60 happen to anybody. NW Oklahoma 87, Wayland Baptist 61 APBlue Mountain the Falcons loseNortheast or tie. Division games Christian Brothers 91, 68 they led. Vince Young. Sacred Heart 81, Monmouth, N.J. 73 North Texas 64, Rice 62 (Mon.) GP W L OT Pts GF GA Claflin 65, Kentucky St. 54 Salisbury 87, Methodist 78 Oklahoma Baptist 92, Mid-Am Christian 70 Boston 9 5 35 76 It72is mandatory Coastal Carolina 73, Liberty CAPSULES 120309: ADVANCE FOR DEC. 5-6; NFL 29 15 Editor’s Scranton 79, Moravian 63 Note: to include all 58 Oklahoma Christian 64, Lubbock Christian 61 Buffalo 26 16 sources 8 2 34 59 Coll.this of Charleston 67, Davidson 55 that73 accompany graphic when Siena 83, Albany, N.Y. 54 s; 4c x 4 1/2 inches; 245 mm x 114 mm; with FBN--NFL Oklahoma City 69, St. Gregory’s 48 Ottawa 26 13 repurposing 9 4 30 77 81 Daemen 76, Cumberland, Tenn. 66 or editing it for publication St. Francis, NY 54, Bryant 48 Oklahoma St. 61, UTSA 55 ETA 5 p.m. </AP> Montreal 29 13 14 2 28 73 86 Duke 80, St. John’s 71 Francis, Pa. 73, Mount St. Mary’s, Md. 66 Minnesota at Arizona Denver Kansas Houston at Jacksonville Tampa Bay atSt. Carolina Oral Roberts 68, S. 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Kentucky 85, Tenn.-Martin 74 SIU-Edwardsville 71, Texas-Arlington 67 (10-1) (7-4) (3-8) (5-6) (6-5) (1-10) St. Joseph’s, (4-7) L.I. 65, Mount St. Mary, N.Y. 56 (5-6) (4-7) (6-5) (7-4) (7-4) the only 6-5) 8-3) (1-10) (4-7) (7-4) (6-5) (8-3) (1-10) (5-6) (11-0) East Carolina 69, Coker 63 (2-9) (4-7) Stony (8-3) Brook 63, Columbia 60 (1-10) Stephen F.Austin 62, Cal St.-Fullerton 61 playoffs, A win and a Green Bay loss An ugly month ended nicely on The Texans seem primed for Give the Bucs some kudos for Following three straight wins, Seahawks have been awful ould mean Southeast Division to Rams beenEngland’s outscored Elonhave 82, Chattanooga 63 Syracuse 101, Maine 55Rams have been outscored Texas A&M-Kingsville 50, St. Mary’s, Texas 49 The eagles a potent Cincinnati gets back tolast Thefield Chargers won six and and Indy willhave tie New 0 on gives Minnesota the NFC the for Josh McDaniels their first playoff berth, but playing much better the the Packers will be tested on the road, outscored a strong GP W bye. 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Tech without 49 on the field, butMarion concussions to the injured QB MarcTexas-Dallas 99, Howard Payne 83 TheyWashington haven’t a 18 KC winning streak ifQB it handles also win playoff spot ifRB they victory thelost Giants. weeks, including twice to the blowout New Orleans, and CB Atlanta Alover Harris, especially Seattle’s as to the Bulger. 26 15 2005 8 has 3 to 33 87 73 Westbrook tumbled RBasecond-year Steven Jackson, George Mason UNC Wilmington 52 theby W. Connecticut 87, S. Maine 83 RB Steven Jackson, W. Texas A&M 60, SE Oklahoma 58 Brian and57, DeSean again, Bengals stumbled Bulger. December game since Tennessee. Titan’s QB Vince win or tie, the Giants lose and be more careful with the ball. AFC boss Indianapolis in which can happen to anybody. on the ground this week by Justin Forsett. nity. venated never Tampa 28 11 9 8 30 74 82 akland. down. Georgetown, 80, Edward Waters N F Lbacks WE E Kit tough. 13 England 86, Lyndon 82 Jackson are led. limitingKy.them. two61weeks agoW.atNew Oakland. neverSt.backs down. but they doBay face Dallas, Young could make the Falcons lose or tie. games they Ray Rice. Florida and Tennessee. 29 11 13 Georgia St. 49, James Madison 44 AP 5 27 80 100 Westminster, Pa. 82, St. Vincent 73 FAR WEST Cincinnati (Mon.) Carolina 28 6 17 5 17 67 103 Georgia Tech 79, Southern Cal 53 (Mon.) Wheaton, Mass. 68, Bridgewater, Mass. 66 BYU 69, San Francisco 43 Howard 56, Hampton 54 William Paterson 78, College of N.J. 46 Montana St. 62, N. Arizona 50 NCE FOR DEC. 5-6; NFL Editor’s Note: It is mandatory to include all WESTERN CONFERENCE Jacksonville St. 83, Tennessee Tech 72 San Jose St. 82, Utah Valley 74 sources that accompany this graphic when x 114 mm; with FBN--NFL Central Division Kennesaw St. 97, Lipscomb 91 MIDWEST Seattle 88, UC Davis 78 repurposing or editing it for publication GP W L OT Pts GF GA Kentucky 68, North Carolina 66 ona DenveratatGreen Kansas City Houston at Jacksonville Tampa Bay at Carolina Almaat62,Seattle Madonna 60 Seattle Wake Baltimore Bay San Francisco Philadelphia at Atlanta New Washington Baltimore at Green BayForest 77, Gonzaga 75 Oakland at Pittsburgh SanOrleans Diego atatCleveland New England at Miami apolis Detroit at Cincinnati St. Louis at Chicago Chicago 28 (6-5) 18 7 3 39 85 64 Lee 72, Southern 4)(4-7) (7-4) (3-8) (5-6) (1-10) (4-7) Wesleyan 66 Augustana,S.D. 82, Northern St., S.D. 77 (6-5) (7-4) (5-6) (4-7) (7-4) (6-5) (11-0) (3-8) (6-5) (7-4) (3-8) (6-5) (8-3) (1-10) (7-4) (5-6) 0) (2-9) (8-3) (1-10) (4-7) Nashville 29 16 11 2 34 73 80 Longwood 82, Florida Gulf Coast 75 Briar Cliff 85, Doane 67 TOURNAMENT An ugly month nicely on The primed for5 31 Give the Bucs some kudos formean Seahawks have been awful threeended straight wins, nloss awful AFollowing victory would give Saints TheTexans Patriots can28 much IfCincinnati the it would Detroit seem 13 10 80 81 Steelers The eagles have apretty potent getsfall back to Northwestern Rams outscored The Chargers won the six and d’s Louisiana Tech 98, St. 70have beenButler 84, Valparaiso 67Following three straight wins, Ben Waterman Classic FC the field for Josh McDaniels and their first playoff berth, but playing much better the last the Packers will be tested ed NFC Southofcrown. 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Michigan 60 (4-7) (6-5) (7-4) 6-5) (8-3) (1-10) (4-7) Washington 8, Philadelphia 2 Duquesne 58, Savannah St. 44 Olivet 89, Michigan-Dearborn 81 Central Division Following three straight wins, ould mean Seahawks have been awful Tampa Bay 4, N.Y. Islanders 0 Eastern 81, Misericordia 74 Purdue 101, Buffalo 65 ck to Rams outscored W L Pct GB the Packers will be tested on the have road, been outscored a strong Chicago 2, Pittsburgh 1, OT Elizabethtown 69, Messiah 64, OT Rockhurst 84, St. Joseph’s, Ind. 76, OT ents 165-69 atKeep home Cleveland 14 5 .737 — without LB Aaron Kampman 161-73. anand eyeare on the next Minnesota 5, Nashville 3 Farmingdale 68, Sage 60 S. Dakota St. 80, W. Illinois 74 .as Then without injured QB MarcRB Milwaukee 9 9 .500 4 1/2 and CB Al Harris, especially Seattle’s second-year to the Calgary at San Jose, 10 p.m. Ferris St. 82, Tiffin 61 S. Indiana 69, N. Kentucky 50 stumbled Justin Bulger.Forsett. 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his ankle against the Jets and missed practice time in what’s been a tumultuous week for Carolina. On the same day an Xray revealed Delhomme’s broken finger, Pro Bowl middle linebacker Jon Beason was arrested on a misdemeanor assault charge in connection with an incident last month at a Charlotte strip club. Beason, Carolina’s leading tackler, won’t face any immediate discipline as he leads a defense rocked by injuries. Tampa Bay’s defense, ranked 26th overall and 30th against the run, improved with Morris in charge against the Falcons. Linebacker Barrett Ruud had 11 more tackles and has 142 on the season. Defensive end Stylez G. White had 2 1/2 of Tampa Bay’s season-high six sacks. “They actually looked like the team we played last year, that type of scheme when the head coach was the secondary coach,” Panthers tight end Jeff King said. So maybe something will look similar to last season’s showdown at Bank of America Stadium, because the importance and hype will certainly be missing. “We changed head coaches, we changed players, we changed a lot of people,” Morris said. “Some of this is expected. Some of this is not wanted. We wanted to win a lot more games, obviously. We wanted to remain more competitive and we haven’t been. We have to get better and that is on me.” Utah 11 8 .579 3 Oklahoma City 10 9 .526 4 Minnesota 3 17 .150 11 1/2 L.A. Lakers Phoenix Sacramento L.A. Clippers Golden State

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Saturday’s Games Charlotte 106, Philadelphia 105 Minnesota 108, Utah 101 Toronto 110, Chicago 78 Denver at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Atlanta at Dallas, 9 p.m. Sacramento at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Houston at Portland, 10 p.m. Indiana at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Orlando at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games New Jersey at New York, 12 p.m. Cleveland at Milwaukee, 3 p.m. Washington at Detroit, 6 p.m. Miami at Sacramento, 9 p.m. Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m. Monday’s Games Denver at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Portland at New York, 7:30 p.m. Golden State at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Utah, 9 p.m.

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SOUTH Alabama 32, Florida 13 Appalachian St. 35, Richmond 31 East Carolina 38, Houston 32 Florida Atlantic 28, Fla. International 21 Louisiana Tech 55, San Jose St. 20 EAST Cincinnati 45, Pittsburgh 44 Villanova 46, New Hampshire 7 Wesley 12, Johns Hopkins 0 West Virginia 24, Rutgers 21 MIDWEST Butler 28, Cent. Connecticut St. 23 Fresno St. 53, Illinois 52 Grand Valley St. 41, Carson-Newman 27 Linfield 31, St. Thomas, Minn. 20 Mount Union 55, Albright 3 Sioux Falls 48, St. Xavier 6 W. Texas A&M 31, Nebraska-Omaha 25 William & Mary 24, S. Illinois 3 Wis.-Whitewater 31, Wittenberg 13 FAR WEST Arizona 21, Southern Cal 17 Boise St. 42, New Mexico St. 7 Montana 51, Stephen F.Austin 0 Washington 42, California 10

TRANSACTIONS Saturday’s Sports Transactions By The Associated Press BASEBALL n National League CINCINNATI REDS—Named Paul Lessard athletic trainer. FOOTBALL n National Football League CLEVELAND BROWNS—Activated TE Evan Moore from the practice squad. HOCKEY n National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS—Reassigned C MacGregor Sharp to Bakersfield (ECHL). MONTREAL CANADIENS—Assigned F Ryan White to Hamilton (AHL). WASHINGTON CAPITALS—Claimed F Chris Bourque off waivers from Pittsburgh and assigned him to Hershey (AHL).

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Enjoying some fishing at Carolina Beach Even though the fishing was kind of slow at the coast last weekend, Susan, Fred and I couldn’t have had a better time than we did while parked on Carolina Beach. The weather was perfect, although a little bit cold. After leaving Kernersville around dark on Thanksgiving Day, we drove over to Raleigh to drop off a plate of turkey grub for our youngest daughter Laura, who was working at Duke Hospital and couldn’t make it to our house for the family dinner. We then stopped for the night at the WalMart in Garner and slept in the camper there in the parking lot. The Black Friday crowd starting pouring in at around 4 a.m., and we pulled out around 5:30 a.m. headed for the beach. After stopping by Ocean Isle Fishing Center to see the new Mississippi state-record King Mackerel, which was on display after being caught recently by a team from Ocean Isle in the Southern Kingfish Association national championship, we headed over to Carolina Beach and parked out on the sand just after noon. We backed up to within about 20 feet of the high tide line and leveled the rig by digging out the

sand on the high side and were set for the weekend. This became our home for the next two days, and we had it made. I kept two lines in the water the whole time, and it seemed that the best fishing was during the two hours before and after the high tide. We caught some fish we could eat — blowfish, black drum, bluefish and also a bunch of skates. We had a ball, just sitting on the beach from noon Friday through afternoon Sunday, cooking shrimp and oysWalt ters on Bowen Friday On the Water night Weekly and grilling a Tbone steak on Saturday. One of the skates got hold to the end of my index finger when I was taking out the hook and drew blood. I had to sling him off to get my finger back. We saw porpoises herding bait fish, and the SS Winner Queen head boat heading out of Snows Cut inlet taking a group out fishing on Saturday. Susan spent her time reading romance novels

(swashbucklers and spies) while Fred enjoyed lying in the sun. There is a great locally made ginger ale (Blenheim) that you can only get down in that area which will take your breath away with every swallow. I also found some stage planks — long flat cookies that come two to the pack with a pink icing (remember those, there are pictures of young people dancing on the front) that go great with the ginger ale. We had it made, and we thank the Lord for blessing us by allowing us to enjoy the outdoors together like this. Jim Kearney from Henderson reported that he, his son J.C. and a good friend James Peele from Powellsville, went out saltwater fishing with Capt. Jot from Ocean Isle on Monday, Nov. 30. They caught 10 speckled trout, some bluefish, a porgy, a flounder, and a sheepshead to keep, along with a great big false albacore. That fish put up a good fight, but isn’t one that you can eat. They also caught several small flounder and other species that were throwbacks. All in all, they had a great time. J.C. wants to take Jim’s daughterin-law, Tommie, next time and Jim wants to

take J.C.’s mother, Ester, along (if he can convince her to fish rather than visit with her folks in Bolton). Ester is their good luck charm. Jim reported that Capt Jot is a great guy and knows his stuff. He is sure they’ll go again in the spring. My cousin Jim Bowen was in Henderson for Thanksgiving and he and Randy Owen went striper fishing on Kerr Lake Friday. They caught a lot of stripers but only three that were even close to keeper size (28 inches) but even they were only 25 inches. They had no keepers but a lot of fun! There were around two acres of fish busting the surface and birds diving at Henderson point around 10 a.m. Next week’s article – I may have to drift back in time and pull a report from years back, as this weekend’s cold weather with a prospect for snow and ice, and holiday preparations are all conspiring to keep me off the water. Susan, Fred and I plan to visit with my mother Ellen in Virginia. Tip of the week – Don’t wait till you retire to do the things you want to do. Do them now while you still can. Contact the writer at waltbowen@yahoo.com.

HEELS, from page 1B tucky’s victory total to 1,996, just head of North Carolina’s 1,991. Not that the Wildcats were concerned with history. For a team whose motto is “envy our past, fear our future,” the first signature win of Calipari’s tenure proved his rebuilding job is well ahead of schedule. “I hope it just gives people some respect for us that we’re a pretty good team,” Wall said. “We did what we were supposed to, come out with a win against a great team.” Consider North Carolina coach Roy Williams convinced, particularly after the Wildcats took control with an explosive 28-2 run in the first half. “You’ve got to give them congratulations, they really kicked our butts,” Williams said. “They just ran us out of the gym.” The Wildcats snapped a five-game losing streak to the Tar Heels. Forward Patrick Patterson provided some of the grit, finishing with 19 points and seven rebounds to help Kentucky off to its best start since 1992-93, when the Wildcats won their first 11 games. “The definition of this team is that we are tough down the stretch,” Patterson said. “I still feel we have a long way to go.” So do the Tar Heels. Deon Thompson led North Carolina with 14 points and Will Graves added 13. “We’re North Carolina and we can talk all we want about what we’re

down a pair of free throws. After Graves missed a 3-pointer and the rebound bounced out off bounds, Bledsoe made one of two to make it 66-61. “I was kind of worked up too much early in the game, but as the game wore on I let the game come to me,” Bledsoe said. A tip-in by Thompson pulled Carolina to 66-63, but Wall finished his breakout performance by calmly sinking two free throws with 4.3 seconds left. Graves hit a meaningless 3-pointer at the buzzer, and by then the Wildcats bench had

poured onto the floor to celebrate. Calipari said before the game he was anxious to see how his team responded when it got “punched in the mouth,” and still refused to say college basketball’s winningest program is back. “We had 21 turnovers, a couple of times we had guys not knowing what they were supposed to do,” Calipari said. “Our execution really stinks right now.” Maybe, but Kentucky had an answer when things got tight: Give the ball to Wall. He dazzled the NBA scouts in attendance with the kind of playmaking ability that will likely make him a lottery pick next spring if he chooses to leave. Wall finished with seven assists, five rebounds and a handful of spectacular plays. “We talked about slowing him down,” Williams said. “Boy, we didn’t do that.” The win provided redemption of sorts for Wall, a native of Raleigh, N.C., who grew up wanting to play for the Tar Heels. Though North Carolina pursued him throughout high school, the Tar Heels never offered him a scholarship. It’s something Wall said he’s over, but Bledsoe knew better after listening to his roommate. “That’s all he talked about when we’d go back to the room,” Bledsoe said of the days leading up to the game. “John wanted this game real bad.”

in a pair of impressive individual efforts early, knocking down a a baseline jumper and then drawing a charge to spark the Cameron crowd. Duke took the lead for good by outscoring St. John’s 31-9 during a 10 1/2-minute stretch of the first, with Thomas’ three-point play at the 12 1/2-minute mark putting the Blue Devils ahead to stay. Smith gave Duke its first double-figure lead

with the second of his 3s on consecutive trips downcourt with 9 minutes left, and 90 seconds later, Singler ended the run by following a missed 3 with a layup that made it 31-15. St. John’s lost one of its starters on the first shot of the game. Team officials said Justin Burrell sprained his right ankle when he landed on a Duke player’s foot after his short jumper gave the Red Storm a 2-0 lead roughly 25 seconds in.

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Kentucky’s John Wall dunks the ball in front of North Carolina players Larry Drew II, right, and Ed Davis during the first half Saturday’s game in Lexington, Ky. going to do, but when we’re out there on the court we have to take care of business,” said point guard Larry Drew. The Tar Heels couldn’t quite do it, something Williams attributed to his team’s inability to stay composed during Kentucky’s decisive run. “We both showed our inexperience,” Williams said. “We showed it in the first half and I think they showed it a little bit in the second half.” After Thompson’s jumper from the corner pulled North Carolina within 63-61, Bledsoe shook off several lategame miscues to knock

DEVILS, from page 1B percent but lost its 26th straight on a Top 25 team’s home floor. Plenty of the Blue Devils’ streaks remained alive, too. They claimed their 33rd straight home victory against unranked opponents while winning their 46th consecutive home game in December, a string that dates back to 1996. For the first time, Duke had the starting lineup coach Mike Krzyzewski had planned

in the preseason with 6-foot-10 freshman Mason Plumlee making his first start after missing the first six games with a broken wrist and making his debut in the Wisconsin game. But a pair of veterans — Thomas and Zoubek — came off the bench and wound up making a big difference in this one, scoring 11 points apiece. Zoubek had just his second double-figure performance of the season while Thomas turned

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North Carolina State’s Javier Gonzalez is fouled as he goes up for a shot in front of Marquette’s Maurice Acker during the second half of Saturday’s game in Milwaukee.

Smith, Pack down Marquette; Deacons edge Gonzaga By CHRIS JENKINS AP Sports Writer

MILWAUKEE — Sidney Lowe’s halftime message to leading scorer Tracy Smith was simple but effective: play harder. Lowe didn’t necessarily mean that Smith had to score more, although his two points on 1-for-4 shooting certainly didn’t help as North Carolina State fell behind 11 points to Marquette at halftime. “I told him he wasn’t playing hard enough,” Lowe said. “Real simple, that’s what I told him, he wasn’t playing hard enough. But he can handle that.” Smith led a second-half surge by the Wolfpack, scoring 17 of his 19 points after halftime in a 77-73 victory over the Golden Eagles on Saturday. “Coach told us we had to turn it up, just play hard,” Smith said. “That’s what we did in the second half.” Smith was 9 for 14 from the floor and had a team-high 11 rebounds. Javier Gonzalez scored 15 and Dennis Horner added 13 for the Wolfpack (6-1), who shot 71.4 percent from the floor and went 4 for 4 from 3-point range in the second half to rebound from Tuesday’s surprising loss to Northwestern. Jimmy Butler scored 19 with 12 rebounds and Lazar Hayward added 15 points for Marquette (6-2). The Golden Eagles couldn’t rally with a late flurry of 3-pointers and were unable to continue their better-then-expected start to what is supposed to be a rebuilding year. Marquette coach Buzz Williams roasted his team’s defense afterward. “Arguably, the worst we’ve been since I’ve been here in the second half,” Williams said. The Golden Eagles led 36-25 at halftime, but the Wolfpack held them scoreless for nearly four minutes on their way to an 16-4 run to take the lead on a 3-pointer by Julius Mays with 13:26 remaining. “I thought they were really good and we were really, really bad,” Williams said. Marquette came back to take a 1-point lead, but the Wolfpack put together a 17-2 run that included a 3-pointer and three-point play by Gonzalez and a thundering dunk by Smith to put North Carolina State up 63-49 with 5:30 left. “In the end, we didn’t

guard anybody,” Butler said. The Golden Eagles tried to rally with backto-back 3-pointers by David Cubillan and Maurice Acker, but Josh Davis answered with a dunk to put the Wolfpack up by 10 with 3:58 remaining. Hot second-half shooting helped the Wolfpack forget about the Northwestern loss. “We just came off of a ballgame where we had good looks and we didn’t shoot it well,” Lowe said. “We were hoping, hoping that we were going to knock some of those down.”

Wake Forest 77, No. 17 Gonzaga 75 SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — C.J. Harris scored 19 points and Wake Forest upset No. 17 Gonzaga 77-75 on Saturday in a physical matchup that featured several technicals and the game-changing ejection of Gonzaga’s second-leading scorer and top rebounder. Freshman reserve Ari Stewart scored 17 for Wake Forest (5-2), which was coming off consecutive losses. Matt Bouldin scored 22 for Gonzaga (6-2), which had won five in a row. Gonzaga was in control 31-22 late in the first half, when a flagrant foul by freshman Elias Harris on Chas McFarland led to his ejection and a sevenpoint swing that brought Wake Forest back to life. Georgia Tech 79, Southern Cal 53 ATLANTA (AP) — Freshman Brian Oliver scored career-high 18 points and Gani Lawal added 13 to help Georgia Tech win its fifth straight game in a 79-53 victory over Southern Cal on Saturday night. The Yellow Jackets (6-1) began the second half on a 23-8 run that ended on Oliver’s two free throws, his eighth consecutive point, with 12:02 remaining. USC (2-4) took its seventh straight road loss and its third consecutive overall after failing to score until Alex Stepheson’s layup made it 19-2 at the 12:59 mark of the first half. The Trojans ended a 20-6 run when Nikola Vucevic’s tip-in 7 minutes later cut the lead to 25-22. But Georgia Tech freshman Mfon Adofia hit a pair of free throws to help push the Yellow Jackets ahead by 13 in the final minute of the first half.

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Chances for white Christmas by cities By The Associated Press

The probability of a white Christmas for selected cities, listed alphabetically by state, based on data collected by the National Climatic Data Center from 1988-2005: (AP Photo/Amanda Smith)

Anchorage, Ala. Fairbanks, Ala. Phoenix Little Rock, Ark. Los Angeles San Francisco Denver, Hartford, Conn. Wilmington, Del. Washington, D.C. Savannah, Ga Boise, Idaho Chicago Indianapolis Des Moines, Iowa Topeka, Kansas Louisville, Kentucky Portland, Maine Boston Detroit Marquette, Mich. Duluth, Minn., Minneapolis St. Louis Helena, Mont. Omaha, Neb. Reno, Nev. Concord, N.H. Newark, N.J. Albuquerque, N.M. New York Charlotte, N.C. Fargo, N.D. Cleveland Oklahoma City Portland, Ore. Philadelphia Pittsburgh Providence, R.I. Charleston, S.C. Rapid City, S.D. Nashville, Tenn. Amarillo, Texas Dallas Salt Lake City Richmond, Va. Seattle Spokane, Wash. Charleston, W.V. Huntington, W.V. Milwaukee Casper, Wyo.

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A snow trail emerges from downtown Spokane, Wash., along a path leading back to Riverfront Park. According to weather experts, Spokane has a white Christmas about 70 percent of the time. By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press Writer

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Bing Crosby didn’t have to dream of a white Christmas — he could bank on it. The crooner was from Spokane, a city that is among the most likely to have a white Christmas each year. According to weather experts, Spokane has a white Christmas about 70 percent of the time. In the United States, only a few highlatitude cities beat those odds: Duluth, Minn. (97 percent); Anchorage, Alaska, (90 percent); Marquette, Mich. (90 percent); and Concord, N.H. (87 percent). Crosby’s song tapped into a primal need for many living in the northern latitudes, where the notion of a white Christmas takes on mythic proportions. But why is snow important to a holiday celebrating the birth of a man in the arid climate of the Middle East? “I think that it’s simply because of the picture-perfect image of snow on Christmas that is constantly put into our heads through Christmas advertising and images of Santa Claus at the North Pole,” said Karin Bumbaco, assistant state climatologist for Washington. “I think Americans prefer a white Christmas just because it’s drilled into our heads,” said Bumbaco, whose cynical view is perhaps the result of working in Seattle, which has a white Christmas just eight percent of the time. The federal Western Regional Climate Center in Reno, Nev., gets flooded with calls this time of year, with people asking if their town will get a white Christmas, said Jim Ashby, a climatologist at the center. “They do care,” Ashby said Snow on Dec. 25 is so desirable that there are Web sites devoted to the odds of your city having snow that day. And in the United Kingdom, it is possible to bet on whether here will be a white Christmas in places like London or Glasgow. The National Climatic Data Center studies the chances of a white Christmas in various U.S. cities. For the period 1988-2005, the agency found that the probability of having an

inch of snow on the ground on Dec. 25 ranged from 100 percent in Fairbanks, Alaska, to one percent in Phoenix. The snow-happy can head to the Rockies, the Cascades and the Sierra Nevada mountains in the West, the Upper Midwest, and northern New England, according to the National Weather Service. But they probably won’t need to shovel in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Ore., and Charlotte, where there’s a one percent chance of snow on Christmas day. There are lots of theories about why a white Christmas is considered desirable. One credits Charles Dickens, author of “A Christmas Carol,” which was hugely influential in establishing various Christmas rituals. Dickens was born in 1812, and as a child experienced a run of very cold, snowy winters during Europe’s “Little Ice Age.” His romanticized memory of those winters went into the book. In the past, snow meant horse-pulled sleighs, which made it easier for people to get together for the holiday. And nostalgic illustrations, like Norman Rockwell’s snowy Christ-

mas scenes, also played a role. The term “white Christmas” was immortalized in the song of the same name written in 1940 by Irving Berlin for the movie “Holiday Inn.” Crosby’s version of the melancholy tune was a phenomenon, and is widely considered the best selling single of all time. In the Christian world, most parts of Canada stand an excellent chance of experiencing a white Christmas. Northern Europe often gets snow, although the further west a country is in Europe, the lower the probability that it will have a white Christmas. White Christmases are rare in the Southern hemisphere, where our winter is their summer. Nolan Doesken, a state climatologist in Colorado, also takes a somewhat jaded view of the white Christmas fetish. “We climatologists, along with the media looking for stories in what may otherwise be a slow news season, have worked together to continue to propagate this tradition,” Doesken said. “It would be interesting to see if we quit writing about it, and quit singing about it, if anything would change.”

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Disney’s Princess Tiana is indeed historic, but for whom? By MEGAN K. SCOTT Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK — Holly Price Alford is over the moon about Disney’s first black princess. Her 8-year-old daughter is, too, but not because the princess is black. “She understands that this is a princess who is African American,” said Alford, who is black and lives in Meadowbrook, Va. “But do I think it’s a big deal to her? No.” Princess Tiana debuted in “The Princess and the Frog” in New York and Los Angeles on Nov. 25. The movie opens nationwide on Dec. 11, and grown-ups have certainly been buzzing. But for many little black girls growing up with Malia and Sasha Obama in the White House, the historic nature of Tiana’s debut in Disney’s mostly white princess lineup doesn’t quite seem to register. Girls of all races have already caught princess fever, and young black girls embrace the white stars of “Hannah Montana,” the Jonas Brothers and “High School Musi-

cal” without worrying about race. But some of their moms are making sure their daughters understand the significance of the princess with her brown doe eyes, fuller lips and elegant tiara. Erica Branch-Ridley, of West Orange, N.J., said her 7- and 11-yearold daughters were excited about a new princess, but the younger one didn’t really understand the importance. “She sees Obama, the first girls, she’s like, ’that’s nice,’ ” said Branch-Ridley, broadband supervising producer for the TV program “The Electric Company.” Branch-Ridley showed the girls pictures, and her younger daughter now wants to dress up as Tiana for Halloween next year.

“I want them to understand how important it is, not only from the perspective of a new Disney movie and a new princess, but how historical it is that we have this,” she said. The movie has not been without controversy — it’s been criticized because the prince is not black and because Tiana is a frog for much of the movie, among other things. But little girls are simply excited about the story, said Alford. “She’s another princess,” she said. “In the end, if she gets to kiss the prince, that’s all that matters.” Disney has expanded its princess lineup in recent years to include multicultural princesses Mulan, Pocahontas and Jasmine, but Tiana is the first black princess — and the first princess of

any color in more than 10 years. In “The Princess and the Frog,” which is set in 1920s New Orleans, Tiana is a waitress and chef who dreams of owning a restaurant. She is persuaded to kiss a frog who is really a prince and becomes a frog herself. Tiana has already sparked a merchandising frenzy — beauty products, dolls, a cookbook, a cooking set. There is even a new Tiana wedding dress as part of the “Kirstie Kelly for Disney Fairy Tale Weddings” line. The Halloween costumes sold out quickly in some cities, according to Disney Consumer Products, and the “Just One Kiss” doll was named one of the “Hot Dozen” toys for the holiday season in FunFare Magazine, a toy industry publication. On Oct. 1, all 5,000 Tiana-themed Magical Beauty Collection Gift Sets were sold on carolsdaughter.com before noon, the first day the products were available. Please see FOR WHOM?, page 2C

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FOR WHOM?, from page 1C Little girls don’t see color distinctions as much as older girls, said Charlotte Reznick, a child educational psychologist and author of “The Power of Your Child’s Imagination.” But she said Tiana will register on some level with little black girls and boost their sense of themselves even if it’s subtle.

“That warm feeling of ‘just like me’ and feeling like ‘home’ can bring a deep smile (inside and out) to all those little black girls that will watch the movie,” Reznick said in an e-mail. Some black moms, while praising Disney for its efforts, think its influence is overblown. “There is far too much

invested in the idea that Disney has somehow affirmed black women and girls with this production,” said Tracy D. Sharpley-Whiting, who teaches African American and diaspora studies at Vanderbilt. Sharpley-Whiting said her 7-year-old already sees herself as a princess, and has watched the live-action

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consulted Mocha Moms on the film. Her daughter has princess costumes, movies and dolls, but she has been reluctant to let her put up images that don’t look like her. “I wanted her to understand that princesses come in all colors,” said Jackson, a mom of five in Snellville, Ga. Tiana has already made

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Jessica Mae Stevenson weds Marty Jay Ayscue II Jessica Mae Stevenson and Marty Jay Ayscue II, both of Henderson, were married at 4 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2009, at Central Baptist Church in Henderson. The Rev. Steven Harris officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Billy and Linda Stevenson of Henderson and the granddaughter of the late David and Betty Pegram of Henderson and the late Raymond and Annie Mae Stevenson of Henderson. She graduated from Peace College with a bachelor’s degree in child development and her N.C. licensure in elementary education (grades K-6) and special education (grades K-12). She is currently employed as a first grade teacher at Crossroads Christian School. The groom is the son of Marty and Anne Ayscue of Henderson and the grandson of Ernestene Davis, the late John Davis and Marie Ayscue, all of Henderson. He graduated from Vance-Granville Community College with a degree in business and operations management and is currently the owner of A+ Lawncare. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. She wore an ivory strapless satin A-line gown with draped sides featuring champagne beaded embroi-

girl and Luke Kilbourne, nephew of the bride, was ring bearer. Eric Hendricks, pianist, provided a program of wedding music along with Michelle Smith and Euell Elliott. Edith Branch and Terry Hissong served as wedding directors. Register and program attendant was Jody Rowland. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Central Baptist Church, hosted by the parents of the bride. After a wedding trip to Destin, Fla., the couple now resides in Henderson.

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Mr. and Mrs. Marty Jay Ayscue II dery. The dress extended into a chapel-length train. She wore sheer ivory veil adorned with matching pearl beading and carried a round bouquet of sunflowers and orange calla lillies. Matron of honor was Kelly Kilbourne, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Brittanie Kilbourne, niece of the bride; Sarah Hunt and Lauren Deans, friends of the bride; and Carla Kay

Pegram, cousin of the bride. The groom’s father served as best man. Groomsmen were Gregory Stevenson, brother of the bride; Ryan Fillis and Zach Williams, friends of the groom; and Zach Kilbourne, nephew of the bride. Ushers were Damon Stevenson, nephew of the bride, and Rob Kilbourne, brother-in-law of the bride. Kaylee Stevenson, niece of the bride, was flower

• A Pampered Chef Kitchen Shower was held at the home of Melvin and Janine Reed on Aug. 1, 2009. • Family and friends of the bride hosted a bachelorette party on Aug. 7-8, 2009, in Raleigh. • On Aug. 9, 2009, a bridal shower was hosted by friends and family of the bride and groom at Central Baptist Church. • A bridal shower was hosted by coworkers of the bride at Crossroads Christian School on Oct. 5, 2009. • The rehearsal dinner was held at Central Baptist Church on Oct. 16, 2009, hosted by the groom’s parents.

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Meredith Susan Lilley marries Kevin Neal Wester

Meredith Susan Lilley and Kevin Neal Wester were united in marriage at First Baptist Church in Henderson on Oct. 10, 2009, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Marion D. Lark, a long-time friend of the bride’s family, officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of W.B. Lilley of Henderson and Karen G. son Convention Center. Lilley of Dunn. She is the After a wedding trip to granddaughter of Marjorie Myrtle Beach, the couple Gregg, the late Dickson now resides in Henderson. Russell Gregg, and Pauline Lilley, all of HenderWedding son. The bride graduated from Appalachian State showers/events University in 2006 with • Holly Peoples, Jamie Elan a bachelor’s degree in and Jessica Howell hosted social work. She gradua lingerie shower on July ated from East Carolina 25, 2009, at the home of University in 2008 with a the bride. master’s degree in social • On Aug. 25, 2009, a bridal work, with a concentration shower was hosted by in families and children. Tracy Fleming, Jessica She is employed by Maria Howell, Sherry FlemParham Medical Center in ing, Elizabeth Smiley, Henderson. Deborah Leigh Finch The groom is the son and Kim Williams at the of Mr. and Mrs. Vann Warrenton Rural Fire Wester of Louisburg and Department. • A chicken pickin’ was held the grandson of Kitty Rose Wester and the late on Aug. 28, 2009, at the home of Chad and Beth Clyde Millard Wester of Haithcock and hosted by Louisburg, and Eleanor Danny Norwood, Angie Betts and the late Kenneth Norwood and the HaithMr. and Mrs. John Walker Finch Schubart of Lillington. cocks. The groom graduated from and Matthew Smiley, cousedge and she carried a bou• A pig pickin’ was hosted Nash Community College ins of the bride. quet of red roses. by Hal and Deborah in 2002 with an associate’s A program of wedding Tracy Fleming, friend Finch at the home of the music was provided by of the bride, was matron of bride and groom on Sept. degree in electrical/electronics technology. He is pianist Esther Andrews and honor, and Deborah Leigh 12, 2009. musicians Kevin Lee and Finch, sister of the groom, • A day at the spa as hosted employed with the Town of Wake Forest. Gary Braddy. Janet Hilliard was the bridesmaid. The by Tracy Fleming and The bride was escorted served as wedding director. groom’s father served as Deborah Leigh Finch on Jessica Howell was register best man and Chris DethOct. 4, 2009. by her father and given in attendant and David Pulley mers, a friend of the groom, • The rehearsal dinner was marriage by her parents. was the groomsman. Ushers Jr. was program attendant. held on Oct. 9, 2009, at She wore an ivory silk A reception was hosted by were Scott Hughes and the Henderson Country taffeta strapless gown. the bride’s family following Greg Gupton, cousins of the Club, hosted by Hal and The bodice of the gown the ceremony at the Hendergroom, and Andrew Smiley Deborah Finch. featured a sweetheart neckline accented with Engagement Announcements gathering and decorated with a rhinestone and Lambert/Thomas Newcomb/McCann crystal beaded appliqué. The A-line skirt was Terry and Karen Kevin Newcomb of adorned with an asymmetLambert of Henderson Kittrell and Anita Newrical wrap, and completed announce the engagement by matching embroidery of comb and Steve Cordell of of their daughter, Heather Henderson announce the crystals and sequins where Elaine Lambert, to John engagement of their daughit met at the dropped David Thomas of Henderter, Chelsey Tyler Newson. The groom-elect is the waistline. The semicomb, to William Andrew cathedral length train son of David and Becky McCann. The groom-elect Thomas of Henderson. The featured covered buttons. is the son of Billy and DiShe carried a hand-tied wedding is planned for 6 ana McCann of Henderson. clutch-style bouquet of p.m. on June 12, 2010, at The wedding is planned for First Presbyterian Church white Eskimo roses with seeded eucalyptus which in Henderson. October 2011. Ms. Lambert & Mr. Thomas

Jamie Lynne Shearin exchanges vows with John Walker Finch Jamie Lynne Shearin and John Walker Finch, both of Henderson, were married at 5 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2009, in the Rose Chapel at First United Methodist Church in Henderson. Officiating the ceremony was the Rev. George Speake. The bride is the daughter of Sherry Fleming of Warrenton and the granddaughter of Harold and Elizabeth Smiley of Warrenton. She graduated from Norlina Christian School in 2002 and from Vance-Granville Community College in 2005. She is currently employed as a transportation planner at Variety Wholesale. The groom is the son of Hal and Deborah Finch of Henderson and the grandson of Irene Whaley, the late J.D. Whaley and Charles and Leigh Finch, all of Henderson. He graduated from Kerr-Vance Academy in 2000 and ECPI in 2001. He is currently employed as a data services technical lead with Century Link. The bride was escorted by her brother and given in marriage by her family. She wore an A-line gown featuring a Georgette halter with a side-draped bodice and beaded lace sweep train. Her one-tier, shoulderlength veil was highlighted with a zigzigged beaded

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was wrapped in white silk ribbon. Terri Duke, best friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mindy Owens, sister of the groom, and Morgan Robbins, Stacy Thompson and Jessica Wagers, all friends of the bride. Flower girls were Lillian Kate Owens and Allison Leigh Owens, nieces of the groom. The groom’s father served as best man. Groomsmen were Scott Lilley, brother of the bride, and Jimmy Lee Gilliam, Jon Owens and Brad Thompson, all friends of the groom. The registry was attended by Jennifer Leigh Lassiter and the program attendant was Kate Marie Lassiter. Wedding music was provided by Sue Crocker, organist. The wedding director was Brandy Edwards. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Aycock Recreational Center. After a wedding trip to the Caribbean, the couple now resides in Louisburg.

Wedding showers/events • The rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom’s parents, was held at the Silo Restaurant. • A bridal shower was held at the home of the bride’s grandmother, Marjorie Gregg, and hosted by Gregg and Marilyn Lassiter, aunt of the bride. • A church bridal shower was hosted at the home of Jill Wester, mother of the groom. • A Pampered Chef party was hosted at the home of Jamie Edwards, friend of the bride. • A pounding was hosted at the home of Kitty Rose Wester, grandmother of the groom. • A bridal luncheon honoring the bridesmaids was hosted by Eleanor Betts, grandmother of the groom, and held at Milton’s Italian Restaurant in Wake Forest.

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VGCC student selected for state leadership program Vance-Granville Community College student Jessica L. Kennedy of Oxford is among just 25 students in the state who have been selected to participate in the 2009-2010 North Carolina Community College Student Leadership Institute. The institute was founded in 1999 to enhance the leadership qualities of student participants and to better prepare them for professional and civic responsibilities. “It is a great honor to have been chosen for the leadership program,” Kennedy said. “I have learned that anyone can make a difference in any environment, if you possess the right skills. I hope to do many things in my future that will make Vance-Granville Community College proud.” Kennedy is a second-year student in the associate degree nursing program at VGCC. She also is a graduate of the college’s one-year

practical nursing program, in which she served as class president. Kennedy is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for students of two-year colleges. The Student Leadership Institute kicked off in Kennedy June, when Kennedy and her fellow participants met for a week-long session at Peace College in Raleigh. Students met again on Oct. 30-31 for a minisession. Another mini-session is scheduled for March. During the busy June session, students attended workshops during the day — running the gamut from table manners to public speaking — and then put their knowledge into practice by working on a group project at night. Kenne-

dy’s group project focused on community college mentoring programs. Other highlights of the summer session included meeting with members of the North Carolina General Assembly and with community college system officials. Students participating in the institute are required to arrange or facilitate workshops on their campus. Kennedy recently presented a workshop to first-year nursing students on being successful in the academic program, and is planning a second workshop on a different topic. VGCC Dean of Health Sciences Ray Goldberg, Ph.D., congratulated Kennedy and said that her nursing instructors spoke highly of her. “Jessica is an extremely bright student who demonstrates much care and concern for patients,” Goldberg said. “She will make an excellent nurse.”

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Aycock Elementary Honors Aycock Elementary School has announced its academic honors for the first nine-week grading period:

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Pre-kindergarten: Emily Beckwith, Victoria Faulkner, Daniel Leveille, Lyn’Khiaya Nelson, Lakiya Watkins, Courtney Wilson, Tiahna Wright and Ruby Trejo-Zuniga. Kindergarten: Madison Ayscue, Wyatt Burnette, Samuel Dickerson, Jackson Edwards, Amarriah Hendricks, Andrevion Nelson, Amanda Peoples, Courtney Adcox, India Andrews, Ellie Atkinson, Jada Cheek, Christopher Hayes, Isaiah Lewis, Jada Lewis, Joshua Peoples, Nicholas Wilson, Ariadna Cruz, Gracie Day, Brianna Gupton, Amonte Hawley, Victoria Hicks, Alexis Huff, Ariana Jones, Jacob Newcomb, Josh Parrish, Kamari Purnell, Matthew Beck, Jacara Boyd, Shamyah Brown, Nathan Davis, Talon Horton, Gerardo LopezVilla, Da”shawn, Love, Birth Announcements Cesar Flores-Rodriguez and Preston Williams. 1st Grade: Cordell Bailey, Matthew Maximus Markham, on Nov. 26, Audrey Suzanne Barker Cameron Burnette, Ja’misha 2009, at Maria Parham Medical Center Durham, Tamia Epps, Jorge in Henderson. The infant weighed eight David and Genevieve Barker of LouisGomez-Mancilla, Odaliz pounds, seven ounces. The baby’s grandburg announce the birth of their daughparents are Brenda and Lyman Womack Heredia – Hernandez, Amber ter, Audrey Suzanne Barker, on Nov. 18, Jackson, Kimberlyn Rojo-Roof Youngsville. 2009, at Maria Parham Medical Center jas, Harley Tingle, Adamari in Henderson. The infant weighed eight Torres, Kaliya Yarborough, Jacob Oliver Pendergrass pounds, 14 ounces. The baby’s grandparJesus Zuniga, Danielle ents are Richard and Suzanne Boisvert Jeremy and Janet Pendergrass of Hen- Daniels, Emily Garcia, Aaron of Henderson and the Rev. Daniel Barker derson announce the birth of their son, Labra-Noel, Joey Taylor, Brenda Vanegas, Christian and Margaret Barker of Block Island, Jacob Oliver Pendergrass, on Nov. 25, Ventura, Malachi Williams, Rhode Island. 2009, at Maria Parham Medical Center Mackenzie Allgood, Zyshawn in Henderson. The infant weighed six Appling, Alexis Diaz-GuzLayla Ina Currin pounds, 14 ounces. The baby’s grandman, Logan Grimes, Zackary parents are Jody and Joan Turner of Ivey, Bryan Mata, Frances Brittany Stroud and Allen Currin, both LaCrosse, Va., and Leland and Debbie Murchinson, Shaunika of Henderson, announce the birth of their Pendergrass of Henderson. Neal, Wendy Sandoval, daughter, Layla Ina Currin, on Nov. 24, Aaron Smith, Melvin Spain, 2009, at Maria Parham Medical Center Hailey Joy Shoemaker Thomas Thorpe Jr., Terriona in Henderson. The infant weighed five Edmonds, Dylan Faulkner, pounds, five ounces. The baby’s grandparAmanda and Nicholas Shoemaker of Jesse Gupton, Makayla Harents are the late Cynthia Stroud, the late Creedmoor announce the birth of their rell, Chase Thompson, Asa Michael Stroud, Angela Cruz of Henderdaughter, Hailey Joy Shoemaker, on Williams, Allison Wilson and son and Paul Currin Sr. of Pigeon Forge, Nov. 30, 2009, at Maria Parham Medical Jessica Trejo-Zuniga. Tenn. Center in Henderson. The infant weighed 2nd Grade: Estaban eight pounds, six ounces. The baby’s Gonzalez, Zachary HanAntwon Omar Durham grandparents are Hal and Janelle Muetdoe, Tania Hunter, Isabell zel of Oxford and Cheryl Shoemaker and Lunsford, Christian Moss, Alfred and Tiffany Durham of Henthe late Gary Shoemaker of Sebring, Fla. Kaycee Pernell, Amber Reynderson announce the birth of their son, olds, Jordan Richardson, Antwon Omar Durham, on Nov. 30, 2009, Mason Reid Turner Andrew Somerville, Edgar at Maria Parham Medical Center in HenTorrez, Bryton Yarborough, derson. The infant weighed eight pounds, Jeremy and Daphanie Turner of Oxford Ashley Zuniga, Tyaza Boyd, one ounce. The baby’s grandparents are Zachary Dickerson, Kayla Elannounce the birth of their son, Mason Naomi Bridges of Henderson and Eva lington, Cheyenne Guerrant, Reid Turner, on Nov. 12, 2009, at DurDurham of Warren County. Susanna Hernandez, Anna ham Regional Hospital in Durham. The Ventura, Lane Wade, Miraninfant weighed eight pounds, 10 ounces. Rebekah Eugenia Eaton-Crudup The baby’s grandparents are Kent and da White, Jacob Williamson, Zakerie King, Kristyn Kay Copley of Macon, Daphne Temple Medlin, Katherine Newcomb, Mack Arthur Crudup and LaSheof Havelock, Jody and Joan Turner of Josie Roberson, Alyssa lia Reneé Eaton, both of Franklinton, LaCrosse, Va., and Maude Thomas and announce the birth of their daughter, Louise Turner of LaCrosse, Va. Rebekah Eugenia Eaton-Crudup, on Nov. 12, 2009, at Maria Parham Medical CenAsohn Kenajé Williams ter in Henderson. The infant weighed five pounds, 11 ounces. The baby’s grandparCorey and April Williams of Henderson ents are Jimmie Jr. and Evelyn Eaton of announce the birth of their son, Asohn Franklinton, Bettie Crudup of FranklinKenajé Williams, on Nov. 17, 2009, at ton and Mack Edgerton of Charlotte. Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson. The infant weighed seven pounds, Haley Jo Fulcher five ounces. The baby’s grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Allen Jr., Claude WilShelia Marie Fulcher of Henderson liams and Mary Williams, all of Henderannounces the birth of her daughter, son. Haley Jo Fulcher, on Nov. 24, 2009, at Maria Parham Medical Center in Hender- Vada Grace Woods son. The infant weighed four pounds, eight ounces. The baby’s grandparents D.J. and Maddie Woods of Henderson are Ruby Fulcher and the late Edward announce the birth of their daughter, Vada Fulcher of Henderson. Grace Woods, on Nov. 19, 2009, at Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson. Matthew Maximus Markham The infant weighed six pounds, ten ounces. The baby’s grandparents are Stuart and Billy and Stacey Markham of HenJanet Waddell of Eden, N.C., and Tinker and Frankie Woods of Stoneville, N.C. derson announce the birth of their son,

Rosengrant, Jayla Shearin, Christopher Stevenson, Miriam Trejo, Csaveon Williams, Zoie Wilson, Austin Fleming, Jada Hernandez, Allyson Mcgovern, Nyasia Mitchell, Jaylen Shearin and Kaitlyn Spain. 3rd Grade: Zurisadai Guzman, Robert Hernandez, Kristen Nance, Mackenzie Pendergrass, Leann Reynolds, Terrell Taylor, Ian Walk, Morgan Allen, Dylan Allgood, Christopher Walk, Anna Wiggins, Corey Williams Jr., Ayana Wood, Nicholas Abbott, Tre Lewis, Aaliya Townes, Jodi Waite, Jahee Branch, Tremecia Smith and Jazmin Arias. 4th Grade: Chelsea Gatewood, Walter Hernandez, Christyan Keaton, Tyajah McCauley, Jimmy Perez, Charles Purnell, Joshua Williams, Taylor Leveille, Andres Mata, Christopher Perry, Aliyah Wright, Almaad Boyd, Alyssa Chitty, Nyi-Asyia Kingsberry, Jordan Salazar, Kailee Ball, Mercedes Brust, Todd Clifford, Craig Davis, Mya Neal, Enrique Jimenez-Rodriguez and Karen Sandoval. 5th Grade: Heather Bryant, Owen Dement, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Mychell Keith, Brandon Lawrence, Patrick Tyler, Amber Peoples, Logan Waite and Sabrina Johnson.

Extra Effort Award Pre-kindergarten: Thomas Adcock and Tiahna Wright Kindergarten: Daniel Hernandez, Yasmin Escamilla, Nicholas Wilson, Isaiah Lewis, Kaleb Nelson, Makayla Cox, Cameron Overton and Preston Williams. 1st Grade: Jorge GomezMancilla, Josh Matthews, Shamon Hawkins, Amanda Bullock, Shamia Epps, Thomas Thorpe, Zayda Crews and Melissa May. 2nd Grade: Estephany Mendoza, Courtney Gibson, Adison Evans, Ericsson Cheek, Serenity SHearin, Esmeralda Amezcua, Linsi Perez and Bryan Martinez. 3rd Grade: Alycia Ventura, Litzy Bolanos, Cristal Ramirez, Shatasia Davis, Robert Steed, Jodi Waite, Breanna Grissom, Michael Moore, Deana Hawkins and Kaytlin Davis. 4th Grade: Kiara Hunt, Christyan Keaton, Allison Hight, Carlos Romero, Alyssa Chitty, Jordan Salazar, Morgan Wilson and Valentin Ortiz. 5th Grade: Allen Moore,

Jamekia Henderson, Devin SHearin, April Terry, Amber Peoples, Mychell Keith and Hakeim Perry.

Highest AR Average Award 1st Grade: Blake Wright, Courtney Kuntz, Brant Gibson, Chase Thompson and Asa Williams. 2nd Grade: Edgar Torrez, Lane Wade, Katie Newcomb and Diamond Turner. 3rd Grade: Leann Reynolds, Annie Wiggins, Tré Lewis, Nery Perez and Taylor Cavanaugh. 4th Grade: Kiara Hunt, Aliyah Wright, James People and Mya Neal. 5th Grade: Nia Wright, April Terry, Brandon Lawrence and Kara Clayborne.

AR Top Reader Award Pre-kindergarten: Ruby Zuniga-Trejo Kindergarten: Peyton Bowes, Courtney Adcox, Gracie Day and Cameron Medlin. 1st Grade: Ja’Misha Durham, Amanda Bullock, Melvin Spain and Asa Williams. 2nd Grade: Ashley Zuniga, Tyaza Boyd, Ashanti Hargrove, Christopher Stevenson and Austin Fleming. 3rd Grade: Zuri Guzman, Annie Wiggins, Tré Lewis, Dyamond Williams and David Fuentes. 4th Grade: Jimmy Perez, Michael Moss, Nyi-Asyia Kingsberry and C.T. Thompson. 5th Grade: Heather Bryant, Julyejawhan Barnes, Mychell Keith and Sabrina Johnson.

Math Award 1st Grade: Jesus Zuniga, Joey Taylor, Bryan Mata and Briace Purnell,. 2nd Grade: Jordan Richardson, Jacob Williamson, Trevon Murphy and Leslie Trejo. 3rd Grade: Robert Hernandez, Chris Walk, Tré Lewis, Qua’Darius Hargrove and Jevon Durham. 4th Grade: Lee Roy Arias, Joshua Williams, Carlos, Romero, Nyshaun Wright, Dajon Perry and Jovani Barajas. 5th Grade: Ladavius Minor, Jamon Hargrove, Julyjawhan Barnes, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Marlin Hicks, Janet Rodriquez, Mychell Keith and Kara Clayborne.

Vance County native named to post at Misericordia University Misericordia University in Dallas, Penn., has named Mary Dana Hinton, Ph.D., as associate vice president of academic affairs. Hinton, the daughter of Susie Hinton of Henderson, attended Vance County public schools through the 10th grade and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Raleigh. She earned her doctoral degree in religion and religious education from Fordham University and her master’s in clinical child psychology from the University of Kansas. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Williams College. As associate vice president

of academic affairs, Hinton’s primary responsibilities will be to oversee the planning and assessment efforts of the university, including the implementation of the long-term strategic plan. She will also guide the fouryear, liberal arts institution of higher education through Hinton the Middle States accreditation processes. Hinton first joined Misericordia University as an assistant professor of religious studies and as the coordinator of multicultural student

affairs during the 2006-07 academic year. She taught undergraduate courses, while also providing mentoring and support to students of color. She also served as the Misericordia University Diversity Club faculty advisor; facilitated workshops and training to student affairs offices and provided consultation to the Northeastern Pennsylvania Diversity Education Consortium. Most recently, Hinton has been the director of the core curriculum at Misericordia University. Hinton and her husband, Robert Williams, live in Milford, Pa., with their children, Hallela, Hillel and Hosanna.

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Horoscopes Did you know that the Perry Library is online? Check out our website at http:/www.perrylibrary.org/ to find links where you can add us to your Facebook account, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to the Perry Library Blog.

Youth Services The Youth Services Department is welcoming donations to supplement our programming and collections for children and teens. The library can use the following items in new or gently used condition — children’s and young adult books, magazines, DVDs, music or audio CDs, games, puzzles, art supplies, toys, etc. Materials can be brought to the Youth Services Desk. For more information, call (252) 438-3316, ext 225. Your donations make a difference! Coming this week: • Read With A Ranger (all ages, aimed at grades 1-6): Monday at 4 p.m. Come to hear a Kerr Lake State Park ranger read stories, followed by a discussion and craft time! • Bedtime Stories (kids of all ages, aimed at 3-8 years old): Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Let sto-

ries, songs and bubbles tire you out for bedtime! Pajamas are encouraged but not required. • Teens And Tweens Club (for middle and highschoolers): Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Join Programming Specialist Ms. Barbara and other teens and ‘tweens to hang out and chat, discuss books and listen to interesting guest speakers. • Open House for HomeSchooling Families (all ages): Dec. 9 from 1-3 p.m. Are you home-schooling your children or interested in learning more about home-schooling? Are you interested in learning about free programs and resources that the library has to offer? Attend our open house to take a library tour, learn about great resources for home-schoolers and to network and socialize with other home-schooling families. Parents and children welcome, no registration required. • Anime Club ( ages 13 and up, ages 10-12 with signed permission slip): Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Join Youth Services Assistant Kenya and the other members of our devoted anime club to watch anime, talk anime, share your drawings and more!

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Adult Services • Learn new computer skills in the New Year at Perry Library: For those of you have conquered the basics of the computer, e-mail and the Internet, take the next step into the wonderful world of software. Perry Library, in partnership with Vance-Granville Community College, is offering a class that is ideal for job seekers or anyone who needs to compose letters, flyers, documents or spreadsheets. A weekly class in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel 2003 begins Jan. 11 and continues through Feb. 22. The class will be held Monday afternoons from 1-5 p.m. The cost is $65. Call Perry Library at (252) 438-3316, ext. 236, to sign up! • “Let’s Talk About It 2010”

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Interacting with others will broaden your outlook and help you realize you are not alone in the way you feel or in the things you want to pursue. You can push forward with a project. 5 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20)): Make your plans in secret. The fewer people who know what you are up to, the less interference you’ll get and the more likely you’ll be to reach your goals. Emotional issues at home will leave you feeling in need of a change. 2 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pull in all the help you can get but make sure you work just as hard as everyone else. Taking part in a neighborhood or community event will lead to the possibility of a new romance if you are single or a connection that is business-oriented. 4 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Memories can be wonderful things. You can find your way to the right path by relying on past experiences. You can establish a new set of rules that fit into your lifestyle and will satisfy the people you are interacting with. 3 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Ups and downs can leave you feeling confused. Take a back seat until things settle down and you have a better idea what everyone else is doing. Going against the current is tiring and often leads nowhere. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t leave anything undone. Year-end is fast approaching. You may be stretched for time but clearing matters up now will be valuable later on. Do the things you enjoy instead of only doing for others. 3 stars LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Volunteering your services or offering help to your community will result in new friendships that can be very entertaining and inspiring. Include your family and friends and you can contribute as a leader. 4 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): More people are counting on you than you realize. Stop being so me-oriented. Finish the paperwork or chores, freeing up your time. Make your presence felt. 2 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Idle time will not bode well. Make sure that you have enough to do. Travel, love and enjoying what life has to offer should be part of your agenda. What you share now will be the beginning of a new lifestyle. 5 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t give in to anyone testing your patience or questioning your beliefs. Someone will try to get you to take on responsibilities that don’t belong to you. Feeling guilty is not a good reason to give in. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put someone you like at ease by being upfront about the way you feel and what your intentions are. Pay close attention to the response you get. You can make better choices if you clear up unfinished business. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Nothing will be clear-cut. You have to ask questions and find out what everyone around you is thinking and doing if you want to fit in and excel. Don’t leave anything to chance. Make changes at home that will please others. 3 stars Happy Birthday: You will show great ability this year, especially when manipulating a situation that can help you get ahead. Don’t be too sure of the outcome — overconfidence can lead to a costly mistake. Now is not the time to try to outdo others but rather to excel for your own satisfaction. Hard work and dedication will be recognized and appreciated. Your numbers are 3, 5, 11, 23, 31, 35, 44 For those born on this date: You are outgoing, entertaining and generous. You are a great teacher and are eager to explore new methods and avenues. You see and you do without waiting to be told. Eugenia’s Web sites: eugenialast.com for confidential consultations, myspace.com/ eugenialast for Eugenia’s blog, astroadvice.com for fun COPYRIGHT 2009 UNIVERSAL UCLICK, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106; (816) 581-7500.

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at Perry Library: The Friends of the Library are gearing up for the 2010 season of the popular book talk program “Let’s Talk About It.” The theme will be “Law and Literature.” This series is named for Eva Rubin, a leading scholar on public policy and the U.S. Supreme Court. The books focus on the formidable interactions between the justice system and the lives of individuals. The books featured include Billy Budd & Other Stories by Herman Melville, a short novel that examines the nuances of guilt and innocence, and a story of irony by Mark Twain, The Tragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson. A heartbreaking defense of an innocent man on trial for murder is portrayed in A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines. Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson features the murder trial of a wrongfully accused Japanese-American fisherman. In The Emperor of Ocean Park, Yale University law professor Stephen L. Carter writes about the legal academia and mysterious family entanglements. The first program begins Jan. 12 and will continue every other Tuesday through March 9. The books should arrive at Perry Library shortly. Watch for updates!

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