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FRIDAY, October 29, 2010

Volume XCVI, No. 259

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Bond in rape case lowered

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Defense attorney claims victims made up allegations By MARTIN FISHER Daily Dispatch Writer

Vance Superior Court Presiding Judge Ronald Stephens lowered bond Wednesday in the 12-felony child rape case against Keon C. Catlette, 19, of Buchanan Road, Manson, provided he obey a strict 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew and have absolutely no contact with the child victims. As of late Thursday, Catlette family members were searching for means to meet an $800 cash deposit on a 10-percent security payment in the $10,000 bond set by Stephens, down from $250,000 set earlier. Stephens heard arguments for and against reducing bond from Catlette’s attorney, David R. Waters, and Vance District Attorney Sam Currin. Waters said one wrinkle in the case is that it is part of an ongoing investigation involving a second man whom he named. “The (older) victim has a sexually transmitted disease, chlamydia,” Waters said. Catlette “does not have that or other STDs tested,” he added. “The children made up the allegations against this defendant.” Currin countered that case investigation history establishes a consisPlease see BOND, page 3A

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Brian Short, director of Vance County Emergency Management, walks through a group of downed trees in a yard off Mabry Mill Road Thursday afternoon. A severe storm moved through the area Wednesday night spawning a small tornado that touched down in the Satterwhite Point Road and Mabry Mill Road area. By MARTIN FISHER Daily Dispatch Writer

Vance was one of four counties struck by tornados in North Carolina Wednesday, the National Weather Service in Raleigh confirmed Thursday night. Preliminary findings indicated weak, EF0 tornados, in other words, below categoryone sized tornado strikes, in Granville, Vance and Orange counties, and a categoryone tornado down in Person County; it was just above the 86-miles-per-hour wind rate that distinguishes a categoryone. The tornados and storm surge did not do serious structure damage beyond previously reported awning and roof damages to a Middleburg convenience store and a tree down on a pick-up truck on Satterwhite

Point Road. Senior Warning Coordination Meteorologist Jeff Orrock led a weather service survey team on Thursday viewing tornado damage in Vance County along Satterwhite Point and Mabry Mill Roads near Middleburg. With him was Vance County Emergency Management Director Brian Short, who said the picture in the morning was much clearer than Wednesday night as the storms abated in the darkness. “There is quite a bit more damage being found today, which came to light with the brightness of morning,” he said. “To me, there is now clear indication of a tornado touch-down in the Satterwhite Point area.” He said he would still await official word from the survey Please see STORM, page 6A

Senate, House candidates file financials

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The leading edge of Wednesday night’s tornado producing storm makes its way just over the horizon in this shot from Strawberry Lane looking west near Kerr Lake County Club just after 6:30 p.m.

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Leaf collection set to begin Roger Reed, a landscaper with Grassmasters, blows leaves out of the street on Burwell Avenue recently and into a pile for collection by the City of Henderson Public Works Department. City crews will begin loose leaf collection next week. A few rules should be observed, according to a press release issued Wednesday. Loose leaves should be free of sticks, pine cones, rocks and trash. Leaves should be raked on the shoulder or curb, not in the street, ditches or storm drains. Bagged leaves must be in clear bags and piled at the curb. Leaf crews will collect leaves on a two-week rotation, depending on weather. Any questions can be directed to the department at (252) 4316115.

By MEGAN REAVIS Daily Dispatch Writer

Contributions from individuals served as the leading source of funding for candidates in the State Senate, District 7, race. According to campaign finance reports filed by incumbent Sen. Douglas E. Berger and challenger Michael Schriver, individual contributions account for nearly $122,500 between the two candidates. The reports, filed with the North Carolina Board of Elections, cover a reporting period from Jan. 1 to Oct. 25. Berger, a Democrat, received $51,558.93 in contributions from individuals along with $375 in aggregated contributions from individuals, which is comprised of individuals who contribute $50 or less. Some of Berger’s largest individual Please see FINANCIALS, page 3A

tennis, anyone?

Panel OKs plan for high school courts By MEGAN REAVIS Daily Dispatch Writer

Northern and Southern Vance tennis teams may not have to travel to Fox Pond Park for home games and practices in the future, giving them a true home court advantage. The school board’s building and grounds committee developed a basic plan on Thursday for the development of tennis courts at each high school. Claiborne Woods, director of Maintenance for Vance County Schools, said the plan consists of six tennis courts that will be fenced and have lighting options. The idea is scheduled to be presented to the Vance County Board of Education during its November meeting. Please see TENNIS, page 6A

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MISSING GIRL’S FATHER OUT OF CATAWBA JAIL The father of a missing North Carolina girl is free after posting bond on charges unrelated to his daughter’s disappearance. Adam Baker arranged for a bondsman to post his $7,000 bail. Page 7A

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Weight loss group — TOWN (Take Off Weight Now), a non-profit weight loss group, will meet at Aycock Recreation Center at 11:30 a.m. Trick or treat —Merchants in downtown Henderson invite children 12 and under to trick or treat from 4-5:30 p.m. Participating merchants will have orange signs in their windows. Ridgeway Opry House — The Straightway Band in concert. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m. Play auditions — The Vance County Arts Council will hold auditions for the Christmas play “O Little Town of Bethlehem” from 5-6:30 p.m. at the council’s art gallery, 233 S. Garnett St.

Saturday Trick or treat — The City of Henderson has designated that Halloween trick or treating be held from 6-9 p.m. Children under the age of 11 years are permitted to participate in trick-or-treat activities. Oxford Farmers’ Market — The Oxford Farmers’ Market, located on the corner of McClanahan and Lanier streets across from the police station in Oxford, is open from 7 a.m. to noon. Vance County Farmers’ market — The Vance County Farmers’ Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon. The market is located at the intersection of William and Arch streets in downtown Henderson. Vendors interested in selling at the market should contact Wayne Rowland at (252) 438-8188. Warren County Farmers’ Market — The Warren County Growers Association Farmers’ Market, located in the Warrenton BB&T parking lot, is open from 8 a.m. to noon. Dee’s Music Barn — Dee’s Music Barn, 3101 Walters Road, Creedmoor, will be featuring James Poteat with The Ace In The Hole Band at 7 p.m. For more information, call (919) 528-5878. Trick or treat — The Kerr Lake Firefighter’s Association will host trick-or-treat activities at the Vance County Fire and EMS’ Kerr Lake Station, 5021 Satterwhite Point Road, Henderson from 5-8 p.m. Children and parents are invited to come by and show off their costumes and tour the fire station. Ridgeway Opry House — Special show by Wade Schuster featuring Pete Smith on the dobro. Also performing are Alan & Betsy Reid, Julia Morton, Donnie Gillam, Joyce Chisenhall, Evelena Norwood, Richard Minor, Johnny Pitchford, Hank Collier, Jackie Turner, Earl West, Clarence Finch and Jimmy Bridges. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m. Upcoming shows: Nov. 7, Old Time Gospel Sing featuring Wade Schuster, Melvin Evans, John Osborne and others.

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Granville Health System Foundation planning annual art gala on Nov. 6 The Granville Health System Foundation will hold its second annual art gala on Nov. 6 at the Henderson Country Club. The “Everything About Art” gala will feature over 50 auction items, including visual, culinary, fabric, horticultural and performing art, as well as custom handmade jewelry and other art forms. Each item showcases the talent and craftsmanship of artists associated with the Granville community. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with music by the F. O. Finch III Jazz Quartet, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. A total of 20 donated items will be on the silent auction block, including framed paintings by well-known area artists, custom handmade necklaces, themed holiday wreaths, stoneware, and lunch for two at the N.C. Museum of Art’s Iris Café. A Bob Timberlake framed print and a set of sauce dishes made by the late Sid Oakley headline the six items in the Chinese raffle. Following dinner, several big ticket items will be part of an exciting live auction, including a New York City trip package, an Umstead

Hotel and Spa package, a getaway weekend at Wrightsville Beach, a gourmet sampling experience for six, a crystalline lamp by the late Sid Oakley, a package including a serving plate from internationally renowned potter Val Cushing, a culinary class at A Southern Season in Chapel Hill, and a hand-blown vase by Lisa Oakley. Gary Bowman, chairman of the foundation, said the annual gala is the biggest fundraiser for the foundation in terms of the number of people involved and money raised for a single event. “Like all of our fundraisers, we use the money raised from the gala to support the work of Granville Health System. This year, proceeds from the gala will support the upcoming expansion plan,” he said. The expansion plan, an ambitious 32,000-square-foot construction project, is the largest in the health system’s history. It includes a new Emergency Department that will grow from 3,135 to 18,000 square feet; an expanded Surgical Services area; a larger Laboratory Department; a new, larger lobby and admissions area; and additional

patient and visitor parking. Construction is scheduled to begin in January. “Those who attend the art gala will be treated to a wonderful evening of dinner and entertainment,” said L. Lee Isley, chief executive officer for Granville Health System. “In return, their financial contributions will benefit the hospital by helping to increase its capacity to meet the community’s growing demand for health care services.” Planners for the event include Dr. Joanne Fruth, chairman; Carolyn Blackwell; Kim Bufkin; Darcy Drake; Georgeen Ertischek; Cindy Fink; Janet Gruchacz; Donna Spears; Chotsey Winborne and Martha Wrenn. Advance registration is required. For more information on the gala, to view auction items, to download a ticket order form, or to order tickets online, go to www.ghsFoundation. org or www.Facebook.com/GHSartgala. Those interested in attending may also contact Janet Herzberg, community relations director, at (919) 690-2148 or via e-mail at jherzberg@granvillemedical.com.

Emergency nurses recognized by Granville Health System Granville Health System recently celebrated Emergency Nurses Week, which honors emergency nurses in the United States and around the world for their dedication. This year’s theme was “Emergency Nurses…Making a Difference Every Day,” which embodied the compassion, skills and commitment of these nurses.

Monday Planning board — The City of Henderson’s Planning Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave. Granville school board — The Granville County Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. at the Board of Education Administrative Offices, 101 Delacroix St., Oxford.

Tuesday Zoning board — The City of Henderson’s Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave. Landscaping project — The Henderson Community Appearance Commission will be landscaping around City Hall on Rose Avenue from 9 a.m. to noon. All tools and plants will be provided and volunteers are welcome.

Wednesday Free health screenings — Free health screenings will be provided from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Maria Parham Medical Center, 566 Ruin Creek Road. Screenings will include cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, bone density and visual field. Educational materials and refreshments will also be provided. The event is sponsored by the N.C. Farm Bureau’s “Healthy Living For A Lifetime” initiative. Forest workshop/field day — Forest landowners are invited to attend a forestry workshop and field day at the Warren County Armory Civic Center. The doors open at 9 a.m. and the program will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event is designed to educate landowners on the basics of timber management and sales, from planting to final harvest. Participants will receive expert advice during morning seminars, followed by a sponsored lunch and afternoon field tours. There is no charge, but pre-registration is required. The workshop is a collaboration of local natural resource agencies. For more information, e-mail paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu or call 257-3640. Clean-up Henderson — The Clean-up Henderson Committee will meet at 8 a.m. at the City Operations Center, 900 S. Beckford Drive. Redevelopment commission — The City of Henderson’s Redevelopment Commission will meet at 10 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave. Wednesday Farmer’s market — The Wednesday Farmer’s Market, located near the track behind the Henderson Family YMCA, 380 Ruin Creek Road, is open from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. selling local produce. The market is sponsored by the YMCA, the Vance County Cooperative Extension Service and Maria Parham Medical Center. Venders interested in selling at the market should contact Wayne Rowland at 438-8188. Littleton Woman’s Club — The Littleton Woman’s Club will hold its annual luncheon and bazaar at the Littleton Lion’s Club building from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $7.50 and the items will include chicken salad, country ham biscuits, desserts and more. For tickets, call Judith Forrest, (252) 5862181. Joint replacement surgery class — Rehabilitation Services at Maria Parham Medical Center is offering a free before-surgery class for those who have elected to have joint replacement surgery. The class will be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the classroom at the hospital and is offered to anyone who has elected to have shoulder, knee or hip replacement surgery, even if the surgery is performed at another hospital. For more information, call Ben Soyden at (252) 436-1235.

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Clarksville Halloween film festival to support theater renovation The Clarksville Fine Arts Center’s Renovation Committee is presenting two evenings of films today and Saturday in celebration of Halloween and as a fundraiser for the renovation of the theater. Adult movies will be shown at 9:30 p.m., with family films at 7 p.m. both evenings. Throughout the theater, attendants will be in costumes selling tickets, ushering and selling concessions. The public is invited to come in costume as well. Tickets are $5. Tonight at 9:30, “Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be shown. The film is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and

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attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite character from the movie. On Saturday at 9:30 p.m., the original “Night of the Living Dead” will be shown. The family shows at 7 p.m. each day will be accompanied by multiple cartoons. The Fine Arts Center is located at the intersection of Highway 15 and Virginia Avenue in Clarksville, Va., just across from Hardees.

This is a highly interactive exhibit that will test your fitness, knowledge, strength, flexibility, and balance. If you don’t want to test your fitness, there is a lot of good information on ways to stay healthy. Call 693-9706 or email pam@granvillemuseumnc.org Wed. - Fri. 10 -4, Sat. 11-3 No Admission Charge/Donations Accepted

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contributors include Gene Minton with $4,000 and Boyd Sturges with $3,500. Berger has received $35,950 in contributions from political party committees since Jan. 1. His top two political party donors are the Employee Political Action Committee, which gave Berger $8,000, and the North Carolina Advocates for Justice which donated $6,000. He also received $4,943.81 worth of in-kind (non-cash) contributions. Berger reports beginning his campaign on Jan. 1 with $680.63. He spent $46,386.76 on his campaign, with $31,488.71 going to operating expenses. Berger gave $25,050 to the North Carolina Democratic Senate Caucus during the reporting period. He reports having $42,209.64 on hand as of Monday. Schriver, a Republican,

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received $65,169 in contributions from individuals in addition to $5,388 in aggregated Crawford contributions. His main supporters include Linda Aycock with $2,920, Phillip Rice with $2,200 and J. Harris, $2,112. Political party committees donated $13,569.76 to Schriver’s campaign. The North Carolina Republican Senate Committee was his largest contributor with $7,700.12. Schriver received $25,907.17 worth of in-kind contributions. He reports having no cash on hand at the beginning of the election cycle. Schriver has spent $78,055.24 during the election campaign, with $51,985.38 in operating expenses. As of Monday, he reported having $6,071.52 on hand. In the State House, District 32, race, incumbent

Democrat Rep. Jim Crawford raised far more money than his Libertairan challenger, Howe Barbara Howe. Crawford reported $112,408.42, while Howe raised $507. Crawford received $16,880 in contributions from individuals. His largest contributor was Patricia Rexford, who donated $500. Contributions from political committees total $88,700 for the year. Progress Energy Employees’ Carolinas PAC gave Crawford $5,000 and the North Carolina Small Business PAC of Independent Insurance Agents donated $4,000. Crawford also had several contributors who gave $2,000. Crawford reported no in-kind contributions. At the beginning of the year, Crawford had $170,170.15 on hand. He has spent $91,320.34

during the election campaign, using $29,748.91 for operating expenses. Crawford gave $58,371.43 in contributions to other candidates. This includes $8,000 to the Beverly Earle campaign and $4,000 each to the Randy Steward campaign, the Van Braxton campaign, the Dewey Hill campaign, the William Brisson campaign, the Arthur Williams campaign, and the Rep. Jimmy Love campaign. Crawford also gave $500 to the Granville County Democratic Party and $3,000 to the Vance County Democratic Party. He reported having $191,258.23 on hand as of Monday. The $507 Howe raised came from individual contributions. She reports receiving $207 worth of inkind contributions. Howe has spent $219 on her campaign and reported having $288 on hand as of Monday.

tims in the case waffled on their statements, taking back what they said during the earlier investigation. “There was a recantation by the child,” Currin agreed. “The children were afraid. There were consequences to themselves for statements they made.” Waters said part of the defense of the case would require a funded investigation due to at least one other named individual and possible offenses that occurred in the victims’ home. Stephens agreed to allow Waters to hire Criminal Defense Investigator Michael D. Grissom on a $2,500 budget for the case. Currin said the Department of Social Services probed circumstances that the victims were under at home, and numerous complications that caused their reluctance to face their issues. “There had been prior reports of abuse and neglect in the home,” Currin said. Social Service case workers interviewed numerous individuals on several matters focused on the home where the victims had been, Currin added.

The victims in the case are now away from their parents’ home, and the Buchanan Road neighborhood altogether, in undisclosed locations where they are staying in foster care homes. Stephens expressed concern that the victim girls’ parents are not seeking to be involved with them or the case. “It is my understanding that the parents have made no attempt to contact you,” he said. He was also concerned about the defendant’s condition in jail. “I take it this case would not likely be tried before the spring of next year,” he added. Waters said the victims are safely away from the neighborhood so there is little or no opportunity for contact between Catlette and either one of them,

and Catlette would be safe with his mother. “Make sure you stay out of trouble,” Stephens said to Catlette. Currin said precautions should be placed in Catlette’s case. “Given his age,” he said. “Given the seriousness of the charges, would the court consider additional conditions for this bond,” adding he saw a strict curfew as appropriate. “I will make a restriction that he reside with his parents and that he not be away from his residence between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.,” Stephens said. The case is continued to a Nov. 30 Case Management System hearing week on further motions or plea offers.

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ATLANTA — Mrs. Ann Adams Satterwhite, 74, passed away on October 27, 2010, in Atlanta, Ga. She grew up in Henderson, N.C., and spent most of her life in Raleigh, N.C., where she served as a nurse. Mrs. Satterwhite is

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Essie M. Burchette HENDERSON — Essie M. Burchette, 88, of Henderson, formerly of Warren County, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at Britthaven Nursing Center in Henderson. Funeral services will be announced later by Boyd’s Funeral Services of Warrenton.

Bettie S. Hawkins HENDERSON — Bettie Ruth Southerland Hawkins, 76, of 516 High St., died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, in Maria Parham Medical Center. She was born in Penns Grove, N.J., and was the daughter of the late Archie W. and Louise Allen Southerland. She worked for the former Perfect Pack Pickle Company for 25 years and Franklin, Vance and Warren for two years. She was a home daycare provider for 35 years. At an early age, she joined Spring Street Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir and served as a missionary. She sang with the family group, “Southerland Family Singers.” Later, she joined St. James Missionary Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Divine Habitation Ministries by Pastor Joann Allen. Burial will follow in St. James Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include four

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Mr. Vaughan was a painter. He attended City Road United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Gardens, conducted by Jimmy Adams. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his daughter, Jennifer Vaughan Radford of Henderson; three sisters, Scarlette V. Newton, Tammy V. Pendergrass and Karen Vaughan, all of Henderson; two brothers, Michael Vaughan of Four Oaks and Jeffrey Huff of Maryland; and a grandson. The family will receive friends at the cemetery immediately following the service. All other times, they will be at the home of Terry D. Boone, 213 N. Clark St., Henderson. Arrangements are by Flowers Funeral Home.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stage and screen actor James MacArthur, who played “Danno” in the original version of television’s “Hawaii Five-0,” died Thursday at age 72. MacArthur’s agent, Richard Lewis, said the actor died in Florida of “natural

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After 13 days of early voting, 5,504 ballots have been cast. According to Faye Gill, Vance County director of elections, 306 voted Thursday at the Board of Elections Office, 300 South Garnett St., and 226 at the Operations Center, 900 Beckford Drive. Only two days remain for early voting. Both centers will be open today from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VALE (AP) — The National Weather Service says the storm that ripped through a North Carolina town and hurt at least 11 people was a tornado. The weather service said Thursday the twister that ripped through a three-mile stretch of Lincoln County near Vale packed winds up to 135 miles an hour. The tornado touched down Tuesday evening and carved a path up to 200 yards wide. At least 11 people were hurt and several homes suffered major damage to roofs and exterior walls. The weather service says one home was moved off its foundation nearly 20 feet and an upstairs room was ripped out. A second tornado with winds up to 110 mph touched down in the Catawba County town of Claremont the same night. No injuries were reported, but several homes and businesses were damaged.

Businesses asked to participate in job fair for vets In observance of November as Hire-A-Vet month, the Employment Security Commission, Vance-Granville Community College and area veterans organizations are sponsoring their third Veteran Career Fair. Businesses are invited to participate and meet potential employees, discuss job openings and interview candidates. The fair is set for Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the VGCC Civic Center. Today is the deadline to reserve a space. For information, call (252) 438-6120, ext. 204 for Gary Blue or ext. 219 for Jacques Hawkins.

Careening truck kills worker mowing median FAYETTEVILLE (AP) — A highway worker has been killed after a tractortrailer careened into two safety vehicles along Interstate 95 in North Carolina before crushing a tractor mowing the median.

that what’s known as the pumpkin roll began Thursday morning just after midnight but was brought to an early end by police about 45 minutes later. Officers said there were too many hillside collisions and minor injuries this year. One student told the television station her leg got caught between three sleds.

The Fayetteville Observer reported the truck scraped two parked vehicles warning about a lane closed to protect workers ahead. The Highway Patrol says the truck then rearended the mowing tractor just north of Fayetteville, killing the worker just before noon Wednesday. Mower driver John Glenn McLean of Erwin was one of several family members working for a company with a contract to cut grass for the state Department of Transportation. Tractor-trailer driver Luis Valdes of Lehigh Acres, Fla., was taken to a hospital for treatment. Trooper Greg Steffens says the wreck is under investigation.

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Injuries cut short Ohio pumpkin smash-and-slide CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio (AP) — Safety concerns cut short an annual pumpkin smash-and-slide staged by students at an Ohio high school. In a tradition going back to 1969, juniors and seniors from Chagrin Falls High School near Cleveland take pumpkins to the top of a hilly street, smash them on the pavement and use the mess to slide down on sleds or trash can lids. WEWS-TV reports

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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A parked Spokane Fire Department engine with nobody at the wheel rolled into a home where firefighters were making an aid call. Fire Chief Bobby Williams says the truck had been parked about 100 yards from the home Wednesday night. Shortly after medics walked inside, they heard the crash. KXLY-TV reports the engine knocked down porch supports and punched a hole in the living room wall. No one was hurt. Investigators are trying to figure out how the runaway truck made the trip down the street, over a curb and hit the home.

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FROM PAGE 1A team, which arrived just past noon from viewing tornado damage on location in Person and Granville counties. “They said that they had already seen evidence of the tornados on radar,” Short said. Orrock said the tornado strike points in Granville County had been small, from comparatively weak tornados, but added the feeling would not seem at all weak to anyone who went through it. “They were narrow, small tornados, about 8085 miles-per-hour winds in Granville,” Orrock said. “The patterns here look very similar.” He added that signs of snapped limbs high in trees near pushed-over trees lower down gave him a distinction between tornado activity and straightline wind-surge damage. “These have been very narrow cuts, what we call swaths,” he said. “In a down burst, there is a spread pattern, a wider pattern.” Forecast Meteorologist Ron Humble, on the Raleigh survey team, said the strong pine scent from broken wood was an indication of how much tree damage had occurred, and he noted several points of roadway guardrail damage on Mabry Mill. The tornado activity was affected by the rolling landscape of hills and gullies, contributing to tornado “skipping.” “Smaller

tornados will do that, especially when they are weaker, below category one,” Humble said. The way branches and trees displayed damage “just says the system just went right over the top of this gully.” “In Roxboro, we believe we had a low-end EF1 tornado touch-down,” Orrock said. “When you get to a category one, you are going to see some structure damage to any building nearby or in the path.” Houses very near the path of Wednesday night’s tornado touch downs in the Midddleburg area did report light damages, and several precariously leaning trees prompted one family to stay at least one night elsewhere. Brad Satterwhite said the tornado struck through his household property just minutes after he and his wife returned home from dinner at a restaurant in town. “This came down right across our driveway,” he said about a tree still down and blocking the way to his garage. “It could have really gotten us if we were a few minutes later.” He said they had gone inside, and he heard what he thought he recognized as a low-flying jet, but his wife had turned on the TV and said there was a tornado warning. “It didn’t even last maybe 30 seconds and it was over,” Satterwhite said. “Boy, though, was it strong. It was like someone was out there throwing bricks at our house.

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FROM PAGE 1A If passed, the plan will go before the Vance County Board of Commissioners for final approval and funding to start up the project. Woods said the project is in too early a stage to estimate its cost. “We could survive without lights,” Woods said referring to costs. Cost has been the main obstacle that kept the project from moving forward years ago, according to Tommy Riddle. Riddle, a former Vance County school board member, has helped lead the movement to build tennis courts at Northern and Southern. Riddle notes scheduling conflicts, safety

concerns and Fox Pond’s older facilities as reasons for the construction of courts at each high school. Fox Pond has long served as home court to both teams. The park has six courts with lighting fixtures. According to Henderson-Vance Parks and Recreation Director Alan Gill, the two rear courts were built in 1975 and the front courts about one year later. “It will be much more convenient to have the courts at the schools,” Riddle said. Riddle said he’s hopeful the plan for the tennis courts won’t be stopped by funding issues. “It’s what we’ve been working for all these years,” Riddle said. Contact the writer at mreavis@hendersondispatch.com.

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Missing girl’s father out of jail NEWTON (AP) — The father of a missing North Carolina girl is free after posting bond on charges unrelated to his daughter’s disappearance. Adam Baker, 33, arranged for a bondsman to post his $7,000 bail, Catawba County Sheriff Chief Deputy Coy Reid said Thursday. Baker was Baker arrested Monday on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, failure to return rental property, writing worthless checks and other charges. Hours before Baker’s release Wednesday eve-

ning, police announced that searchers found a prosthetic leg they think could be the one worn by 10-yearold cancer survivor Zahra Baker. She was fitted with an artificial leg after losing hers to bone cancer. Zahra’s father reported her missing Oct. 9. Authorities think she is dead. Searchers found the leg at a home where Zahra’s stepmother once lived, Hickory Police Maj. Clyde Deal said. The prosthetic leg was discovered Tuesday afternoon near some brush in Caldwell County near the home. Authorities on Tuesday took Elisa Baker to a home where she once lived and Deal said she was cooperating after being jailed since the weekend her stepdaughter was reported missing.

Deal also said a mattress found by workers at a Caldwell County landfill would be tested for DNA evidence. Adam and Elisa Baker told police they had last seen Zahra in her bed at their home in Hickory. But police don’t believe them. Investigators said Zahra may have been alive when the family moved to a new home in North Carolina in mid-September, but they’ve had trouble finding anyone else who has seen her in recent months. Elisa Baker, 42, has been charged with obstruction of justice. Police said she acknowledged writing a bogus ransom note found at the scene of a fire in the family’s back yard on the day her stepdaughter was reported missing.

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Letters, letters and more letters: no such thing as too many In case you didn’t notice, quite a few letters to the editor have been published on this page today and in the past few weeks — elections always generate tons of letters. It’s great to see readers expressing their opinions this way and we hope they will continue to do so. Several readers have called asking why certain letters to the editor hadn’t been published. Some have accused us of keeping letters critical of certain candidates out of the newspaper. That’s certainly not the case, but the comments provide a good opportunity to remind readers about our letterwriting policy. First and foremost, all letters must have a signature, a city of residence and a phone number so the letter writer’s identity can be verified. Without a phone number and a signature, we have no idea who really authored the letter. In the past few weeks, as many as three submitted letters appear to have been forged. All three were critical of the same candidate and all three listed authors who claim they did not write those letters. It’s a shame anyone would resort to writing letters with names and telephone numbers of other people. If you have an opinion that you’re not willing to put your name on, this page is not the place for you. A few letters were just mean-spirited or full of personal attacks that had no relevancy to the election. If you have a personal problem with anyone, candidate or not, a letter to the editor is not the place to address that. A phone call to that person might be more effective. Some letters contained libelous material or material that couldn’t be verified. If a letter writer accuses someone of a crime or other unsavory behavior and we can’t verify, those letters will not be published. Some letters are simply too long to publish. As a general rule, all letters must be 300 words or less. Occasionally, letters are allowed to go longer, but not much. A few letters in support of local candidates have been as long as 800 words. When that happens, letter writers are always given an opportunity to shorten their work. Some simply choose not to, so those letters aren’t published. None of these measures are implemented to silence anyone or to chill free speech. They are simply necessary in order for this opinion page to remain a responsible and relevant public forum. We believe that giving the public a place to express their opinions is one of the most important jobs we have as a newspaper. If this page were full of nothing but your letters every day, we would be thrilled. So keep those letters coming. They can be submitted by e-mail at letters@ hendersondispatch.com, by fax at (252) 430-0125, by mail at P.O. Box 908, through our website at www.hendersondispatch.com/pages/submit_letter, or simply dropped off at the office, 304 S. Chestnut Street.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Your opinion White for sheriff We, as citizens of the County of Vance and the City of Henderson, have the pleasure and freedom to voice our opinion by going to the polls and voting on Election Day. This being a mid-term election, we still must get out and vote. During this mid-term election, you, as citizens, have the choice to send back to the office of sheriff of Vance County Peter White. I have had the pleasure and honor of knowing Sheriff White for the past 26 years and you will not find a more honest, sincere and dedicated person. Being a captain in his department, there’s nobody else that is always there when and if you need him. So, you see, Sheriff White is a working man’s sheriff. When he ran four years ago and I was chair of the Democratic Party, I knew we had a winner. So now that early voting has started, there is no reason why you should not go to the polls and vote for the honorable Sheriff White to keep him for another four years. I always say if it ain’t broke leave it alone. So if you want a man with 35 years experience who is fair and honest then reelect Sheriff White Nov. 2. Thank you and God bless this great nation. James Baines former chair of the Vance Democratic Party

Hester not right for the job Back in April in The Daily Dispatch, candidate Thomas Hester expounded on why we should give him another chance as a county commissioner. When asked how he can help the county in the future, Hester said, “I can’t offer specifics.” That’s political speak for “You’ll have to elect me to find out,” and sounds alarmingly like liberal Democrat Nancy Pelosi’s infamous comment regarding Obamacare, that the voters will only learn what’s in the bill after Congress passes it. Odd how the best candidate the Vance County Republican Party has to offer in District 7, when asked a very serious question about his plan for the future, channeled Nancy Pelosi, soon to be former House speaker. Makes you wonder. Are there real Republicans in the Vance County GOP, or are they merely Democrats who just can’t lower themselves to meet or be seen with rank and file Democrats in the Vance County Democratic Party? Maybe Hester, the Vance County GOP, and the Democrats who have endorsed him could do the honest thing and start the Country Club Party. In the same article, Hester intimated that he lost the 2006 election because of his altruism. He was busy recruiting a business to the industrial park. I guess all that phone time, along with months of helping little old ladies across the street took up so much of his time that he couldn’t campaign. Again channeling a famous Democrat, Barack Obama. He shifted blame for his defeat to the voters, claiming that not everybody knew how much he cared and tried to make things better and that more people should vote. Funny he didn’t mention his four absolutely ineffective years on the commission. Actions truly do speak louder than words. Could it be that District 7 voters replaced him because of his poor performance as a commissioner? Nancy Saunders Vance County

We deserve better than Hester In the candidate forum on Oct. 17, Tommy Hester mentioned a business that recently tried to locate in the northern part of the county. He said that if this were to happen under his watch, he would ask Deborah Brown if she wanted the business in her district. If she did not want the economic growth and jobs, he would help her by voting “no” so that she would help him later with something he needs in his district. From the long list of things troubling about Hester’s statement, two jump right out. First, it’s not up to Deborah Brown to decide what businesses locate in her district. Her district is not a monarchy. Second, the quid pro quo, mutual backscratching Hester describes is the same special-interest, back-room dealing that has made Henderson and Vance County laughing stocks around the state. Mr. Hester, what about doing right for Vance County? What about doing what is legal? What about saying no to the same political mess that has characterized our descent into the economic and social abyss during the past 20 years? You have said repeatedly that your goal as a commissioner would be jobs, jobs and more jobs. But in this case, you say you would sacrifice decent paying jobs and solid economic benefits for political favors and back-room shenanigans. Apparently, politics and power are

much more important to Mr. Hester than jobs and economic growth. Bad form, Mr. Hester. We need and deserve better. Tim McAllister Vance County

Pulley for sheriff I have watched my brother for years as he progressed through his long career as a Henderson PD rookie to a lieutenant in charge of the detective division and he also served as commander of the selective drug enforcement unit. He earned the respect and admiration of all his officers and I dare say most of them would have laid down their lives for him. He was a friend and a protector to the citizens of Henderson for 28 years. He has spent all those years preparing himself to serve you, the people of Vance County, as the best sheriff you will ever have. He has the vision and plans to start cleaning up drugs and crime in our county. Please don’t let anyone tell you to vote a straight ticket. Vote for Charles Pulley and give him the chance to put his plans in action. He needs your help and you need him. Thanks for listening to me and may God bless you. Patricia Pulley Harris Henderson

given opportunities to succeed personally and professionally. Although Henderson and Vance County have changed over the years, they can continue to be a kind and supportive community where all citizens have the opportunity to succeed personally and professionally; however, this will take serious work by serious people. Tommy Hester is one such serious person willing to do the necessary work to improve Henderson and Vance County. Most of you know Tommy only as a businessman; however, I have known Tommy for more than 35 years as a client, business partner and most importantly as a friend. His love for our hometown and his belief that he can make a difference have resulted in his offering himself as a candidate for the county commissioner’s seat in District 7. As a successful businessman who has actually created jobs, Tommy has the experience necessary to assist in attracting the employment opportunities so badly needed in Vance County. In my opinion he served us well in his first term and given the opportunity, he will serve us well again. Finally, we used to be a community where we agreed or disagreed on the issues not on the personalities. We can be that kind of community again by supporting and voting for the candidate who most closely agrees with our positions on the issues rather than by launching personal attacks against Tommy or his opponent.

Payne for judge

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We as North Carolinians are lucky to have 13 good attorneys running for Court of Appeals for the one open seat. Being a nonpartisan judicial election there are no issues to debate and no forums to be heard. This makes for a clean, polite but uninformed election. Harry Payne is my identical twin brother and is running for the Court of Appeals. He brings to this legal table a background and life experience not duplicated by anyone currently serving or running for the Court of Appeals. His resume of serving 12 years as a state legislator writing laws, eight years as commissioner of labor enforcing laws, and seven years as head of the Employment Security administering workplace guidelines gives him a unique and valuable background especially in the area of labor law. Harry Payne would add a missing and needed dimension to the collective mind of the court. Harry and I grew up in a shared bedroom that had a framed “A Boy’s Prayer” on the wall. Two stanzas of that prayer describe the character and heart of my brother: “Help me stand for the hard right against the easy wrong” and “Teach me to work and play as fair in Thy sight alone as if the whole world was looking on.” Harry Payne is the kindest, most honest person I have ever known and does the right thing even when it’s not the easiest and most popular thing to do. What more could you want from an elected official or a brother? Franc Payne Wilmington

Vote for White for sheriff Vance County and its citizens are very fortunate to have Peter White offer his services again as sheriff. I hope the citizens of Vance County will accept his offer and re-elect him as their sheriff. Peter White served his country and state through his service in the United States Marine Corps and the North Carolina Highway Patrol where he achieved the rank of major. In both of these positions, he demonstrated fairness, leadership and a commitment to the law. Sheriff White brings more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement and knows what he is doing. I first became knowledgeable of Peter White when he was employed with the North Carolina Highway Patrol and was considering retiring. He was interested in how he could serve his home county which he loved dearly. I also observed that the citizens of Vance County admired and respected Peter White. To the position of Vance County sheriff, he brings pride, fairness and respect. Former Congresswoman Eva M. Clayton

Hester for commissioner Between 1952 and 1970 I lived at 502 Young St. and could be reached at Geneva 8-5976. It was a simpler time and Henderson was a wonderful small town to grow up in. I left for college and law school in 1970 and returned to my hometown in 1977 with my wife to continue our lives together. Our two sons were educated in Vance County public schools and went on to receive college degrees. The residents of Henderson and Vance County have been kind and supportive of my family and we have been

White for sheriff Sometimes you have to be man enough to take on a challenge. Sometimes you have to be man enough to concede and step aside when the challenge becomes too great. And sometimes you have to be man enough to stay with the challenge no matter how challenging the challenge may be. When Peter White first stepped up for the position of sheriff, his slogan was “it’s time for a change.” And we all know that change is life’s greatest challenge. It takes time, patience, and most of all, commitment. And Henderson, a town that is unfortunately plagued by many issues, is a challenge for any man to take on, a challenge that any man knows would take great change. But by seeking re-election Peter White is man enough to stay with this challenge. He never pretended that this was an overnight thing and he isn’t pretending now. Sure he would have loved to have relieved you and Henderson of all of its issues in his first term, when you gave him the chance. But it just could not be done. Even so he’s not stepping aside. Instead, he’s holding strong and true to his commitment to change. One that never ever could have been possible without your vote, without your commitment. You said it the first time when you voted Peter White for sheriff. You said Henderson is my home. And I deserve a home where there’s peace, where there’s harmony, where I feel safe. But most importantly, you said I deserve someone who believes I deserve that. Say it again with your vote and re-elect Peter White for sheriff. Latrel Hargrove Manson

Vote for Pulley for sheriff Vance County is fortunate to have two highly qualified people running for sheriff. My biggest concern is electing the right person for the job. As a business owner I know that sometimes a highly qualified person doesn’t guarantee success. According to the North Carolina Uniform Crime Reporting Program titled “Vance County Sheriff” the violent crime rate has increased from 71 offenses at year end of 2006 to 96 offenses at year end of 2009 which is a 35 percent increase. Cleared or solved offenses for these crimes have increased from 24 in 2006 to 27 in 2009 but the percentage of cleared or solved crimes has declined from 34 percent in 2006 to 28 percent in 2009. As data shows the actual number of offenses has increased under White as sheriff while the cleared or solved offenses have declined. I commend White for his effort over the last four years but it is time to go in a different direction. Charles Pulley is more than qualified and is very knowledgeable about the problems we face. In business if the person holding the position isn’t performing and if they aren’t making positive progress then they must be replaced. It is time to change personnel and get our county headed in the right direction. I urge all Vance County residents who are concerned for their families and property to join with me and vote Charles Pulley for sheriff. David Reese Henderson

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Friday, October 29, 2010

Survey: Painfully slow economic gains into 2011 By JEANNINE AVERSA AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The job market and the economy will improve only slightly next year, according to an Associated Press survey of leading economists whose outlook for 2011 has dimmed over the past three months. The latest quarterly AP Economy Survey shows economists are pushing back their estimates of when key barometers of economic health — hiring, spending, expansion — will signal strength. In their view, shoppers and employers will stay cautious. Households will keep saving. Inflation will remain tame. And unemployment will dip only a bit from the current 9.6 percent rate to a stillhigh 9 percent at the end of 2011. In the previous survey in July, the economists predicted unemployment of 8.7 percent at the end of next year. In the survey before that, they foresaw 8.4 percent. Some now think unemployment won’t drop to a historically normal 5.5 percent to 6 percent until at least 2018 — several years later than envisioned earlier. It adds up to a grim pic-

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ture for the new Congress that begins in January. Voter frustration over unemployment is threatening to cost Democrats their control of the House, and maybe the Senate, in the midterm elections Tuesday. The new Congress appears unlikely to approve more spending to try to invigorate the economy and the job market. And the Federal Reserve is running out of options. Yet the economists the AP surveyed still expect the economy to sidestep some threats that had raised concerns in recent months. They dismiss the likelihood of a second recession, for instance, and they think the risk of deflation is remote. Deflation is a prolonged drop in prices and wages that can make people unwilling to spend. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke has expressed concern about deflation — one reason why the Fed will likely announce Wednesday that it will buy Treasury bonds to try to further lower loan rates. Lower rates might spur more borrowing and spending and help raise prices. The economists are sharply split on whether

the Fed should do so. And they overwhelmingly oppose another round of government stimulus spending. They think the economy will make steady gains, just more slowly than they had earlier thought. The AP survey collected the views of 43 leading private, corporate and academic economists on a range of indicators, including employment, consumer spending and inflation. Among their forecasts: • The economy will expand just 2.7 percent next year, scarcely more than the tepid growth predicted for all of 2010. Under an economic rule of thumb, growth would have to average at least 5 percent for a whole year to lower the unemployment rate by 1 percentage point. • Shoppers will boost their spending 2.5 percent in 2011, slightly better

purchases, if they further the highest savings rate lower loan rates, would since 1992. “When you look to 2011, help nudge Americans to spend more, encourage the words to describe the more hiring and help boost economy are glum, lousy, the economy. subpar,” says Rajeev DhaBut the other half counwan, director of Georgia ter that further lowering State University’s Economic Forecasting Center. already super-low loan rates would provide little What to do about it benefit. is the subject of disSome liken it to “pushpute. Two-thirds of the ing on a string.” And they economists surveyed say say they fear that even Congress should refrain from more stimulus spend- lower rates could ignite ing. Some worry that such runaway inflation later or a wave of speculative buyaid wouldn’t be targeted ing in commodities, bonds effectively. or other assets. Others say the extra Even Americans spending would take too who do have jobs still long to lift the economy. aren’t confident enough An overarching concern to spend freely. Many is that more government are still pained by their spending would widen the loss of wealth since the budget gap, already at financial crisis struck in $1.3 trillion. Even the Fed’s expected 2008. Home equity has fallen sharply from its move to buy more government bonds sharply pre-recession peak. So has value of&stock holdings divides the economists. Dr. the Thompson Chloe. and retirement savings. Half agree that such

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than the increase that economists envision for this year. But spending would have to rise roughly twice that fast to deliver enough economic punch to lower unemployment. Three months ago, the economists were more optimistic about 2011: They predicted shoppers would boost their spending 3 percent. • Inflation will equal just 1.7 percent next year. That’s slightly more than the 1.2 percent predicted for this year. And it’s about the minimum level of inflation the Fed thinks a healthy economy needs. • Americans will keep rebuilding their savings, leaving less money for spending. They’re expected to save 5.4 percent of disposable income next year. That’s slightly less than the 5.7 percent savings rate predicted for all of 2010. But it’s still near

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The Daily Dispatch

Dear Abby

News From The Light Side FRIDAY Morning / Early Afternoon 10/29/10

On this date: In 1618, Sir Walter Raleigh, the English courtier, military adventurer and poet, was executed in London. In 1940, Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson drew the first number — 158 — in America’s first peacetime military draft. “The Huntley-Brinkley Report” premiered as NBC’s nightly television newscast. In 1960, a chartered plane carrying the California Polytechnic State University football team crashed on takeoff from Toledo, Ohio, killing 22 of the 48 people on board. In 1979, on the 50th anniversary of the great stock market crash, anti-nuclear protesters tried but failed to shut down the New York Stock Exchange. In 1998, Sen. John Glenn, at age 77, roared back into space aboard the shuttle Discovery, retracing the trail he’d blazed for America’s astronauts 36 years earlier. Ten years ago: The wounded destroyer USS Cole departed Aden, Yemen, towed by tugboats to a Norwegian heavy-lift ship to be taken home to repair the gaping hole in its side; 17 sailors were killed in a suicide bombing attack on Oct. 12.

One year ago: President Barack Obama paid a post-midnight visit to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to honor the return of 18 soldiers killed in Afghanistan. Today’s Birthdays: Bluegrass singer-musician Sonny Osborne (The Osborne Brothers) is 73. Country singer Lee Clayton is 68. Rock musician Denny Laine is 66. Singer Melba Moore is 65. Musician Peter Green is 64. Actor Richard Dreyfuss is 63. Actress Kate Jackson is 62. The president of Turkey, Abdullah Gul, is 60. Actor Dan Castellaneta (“The Simpsons”) is 53. Country musician Steve Kellough (Wild Horses) is 53. Comic strip artist Tom Wilson (“Ziggy”) is 53. Actress Finola Hughes is 51. Singer Randy Jackson is 49. Rock musician Peter Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) is 45. Actress Joely Fisher is 43. Rapper Paris is 43. Actor Rufus Sewell is 43. Actor Grayson McCouch is 42. Rock singer SA Martinez (311) is 41. Musician Toby Smith is 40. Actress Winona Ryder is 39. Actress Tracee Ellis Ross is 38. Actor Trevor Lissauer is 37. Actress Gabrielle Union is 37. Olympic gold medal bobsledder Vonetta Flowers is 37. Actress Milena Govich is 34. Actor Jon Abrahams is 33. Actor Brendan Fehr is 33. Actor Ben Foster is 30.