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Up on the roof Workers discover corrosion problems atop Andrews High; some students to move to Welborn BY DAVID NIVENS ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

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State Rep. Maggie Jeffus (left), D-Guilford, shares a hug with her daughter Holly Jeffus-Thomas six years ago at Christmastime. Jeffus-Thomas died unexpectedly March 27, about six weeks before the start of the 2010 legislative session.

Bittersweet session Legislator copes with loss of child while at General Assembly BY PAUL B. JOHNSON ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

GREENSBORO – As the month of March began, veteran state Rep. Maggie Jeffus envisioned her primary concern during this year as the 2010 session of the N.C. General Assembly. Jeffus, D-Guilford, serves a key role among the Democratic leadership in the House and is a former chairwoman of the Guilford County legislative delegation. As winter began to turn toward spring five months ago, Jeffus concentrated on the need to close another significant budget shortfall while helping craft a $19 billion state budget. She attended committee meetings in Raleigh as the General Assembly prepared to convene in mid-May. At the start of March, it appeared Jeffus was preparing for a year that would seem familiar to the nine-term representative and retired Guilford County schoolteacher. By the end of March, Jeffus and her husband, Ted Thompson, were coping with personal devastation while burying their only daughter. On March 27, 52-year-old Holly Jeffus-Thomas died from cardiac arrest and complications from cancer at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. What first was believed a case of bronchi-

The tenor of Jeffus-Thomas’ examination changed – during tests, doctors detected what could be malignant cells. And her health began to decline rapidly. tis, then perhaps pneumonia, progressed rapidly to consume the mother of two 6-year-old girls who lived in the Stoney Creek community of eastern Guilford County. Months after losing her daughter, Jeffus’ voice still cracks when she recalls the downward spiral that medical professionals couldn’t stop. Jeffus and her daughter remained confident through much of March that her daughter’s breathing problems would subside, that the medication Jeffus-Thomas was taking would restore her health. But when Jeffus-Thomas was admitted to Moses Cone during the last week of March, then transferred to the intensive care unit and

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A memorial fund was established earlier this year for contributions to an educational fund for Amanda and Samantha Thomas, the daughters of the late Holly JeffusThomas of Guilford County. Contributions may be made in care of the girls’ education account at State Employees Credit Union, P.O. Box 328, Whitsett, NC 27377.

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Politics evaporated when Rep. Jeffus lost her only daughter. 2A placed on a respirator, Jeffus began to worry forcefully. Medical professionals remained hopeful as the last weekend of March arrived, saying they still believed Jeffus-Thomas could recover, Jeffus said. On March 27, Jeffus and Thompson left Moses Cone for a short break from their daughter’s side while she was treated in the intensive care unit. As soon as they arrived at the driveway of their Greensboro home, an urgent phone call from the hospital directed them back to Moses Cone. Before they could arrive at the hospital, their daughter was dead. The first signs of the difficulties that would claim the life of Jeffus-Thomas began seemingly innocent enough as a nagging cough during February. “They diagnosed it as bronchitis. They treated that, and she seemed to get better,” said Jeffus, who represents a district in Greensboro but served parts of High Point during the 1990s. Her legislative district was redrawn following the 2000 census. Jeffus-Thomas improved enough that she and her husband took their two daughters on a previously scheduled trip to Disney World for nearly a week in February, Jeffus said. “When she came back she was OK for a while. But the next time I saw her, she had another cough. She had been to the doctor, and they diagnosed it as pneumonia. She seemed to be upbeat and energetic. I just felt like it was a matter of time before the medicine took hold,” Jeffus said. But her daughter didn’t improve, and Jeffus-Thomas continued treatment for breathing difficulties. Still, her daughter maintained her positive demeanor as she met with medi-

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HIGH POINT – Some T.W. Andrews High School students will be going back to Welborn Middle School for classes next month, school district officials said this week. While preparing to replace roofmounted heating and air conditioning equipment this month, workers found problems with the roof, Andy LaRowe, interim chief operations officer, told the Guilford County Board of Education. It could take as long as three months to replace corroded areas of the roof deck over the main building, LaRowe said. School officials are preparing construction bids for roof work. Meanwhile, the office staff moved to another building on campus to allow repairs to start. “We will have to relocate students from the top floor,” LaRowe said. Welborn, which also houses an academy of science and technology, has available classrooms. “We look to move students back during the winter break,” LaRowe said. While the $1.2 million HVAC project is on budget, the school board may have to ask the Guilford County Board of Commissioners to transfer money to pay for the roof repairs, according to school officials. The roof over the school gymnasium and the cafeteria also need repairs, according to district project lists. School officials told county commissioners this spring that they would use $3 million in unspent maintenance money this summer. Heating and air conditioning replacements and upgrades are scheduled at seven schools during the summer. Most of the summer maintenance work does not include 2008 bond projects. Commissioners approved $3.2 million for 2011 maintenance and repairs, $800,000 less than what was provided this year. dnivens@hpe.com | 888-3626

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Eric Spencer joined High Point University as a clinical counselor in the Office of Student Life. Spencer will be primarily responsible for providing counseling to students at HPU to help them better cope with a variety of concerns.

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Politics evaporated when Jeffus lost her only daughter BY PAUL B. JOHNSON ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

GREENSBORO – It took a painful personal tragedy, but Rep. Maggie Jeffus has experienced a side of legislative politics often overlooked amid the searing rhetoric and tough negotiations in Raleigh. When Jeffus, D-Guilford, and her husband, Ted Thompson, lost their only daughter to rapidly advancing cancer and cardiac arrest at the end of March, her colleagues from all ends of the political spectrum reached out to them. Democratic and Republican legislators put their lives on hold during several days four months ago and attended services in Burlington and Greensboro to honor Holly Jeffus-Thomas, a mother of two 6-year-old girls who died March 27 at the age of 52. Throughout the 2010 session of the N.C. General Assembly, which began in mid-May and lasted into July, Jeffus was offered support from the other 169 members of the Legislature.

“I was absolutely amazed at the number of people from both parties that came to the viewing and came to the funeral. They were just wonderful. I couldn’t ask for a more supportive, caring group,” the nine-term legislator from Greensboro said. While coping with the unexpected death of her daughter, Jeffus discovered that the meetings and hearings of state government served as a way to take her thoughts away from her loss – if only fleetingly. “It got my mind on something else. When I don’t think about it, it can be OK. But as you can see, when I start talking and thinking about it ...,” Jeffus said, her voice trailing off. The General Assembly session began about six weeks after Jeffus lost her daughter. Throughout the session, Jeffus received notes and cards from fellow legislators asking how she and Thompson were holding up. “In fact, I got a card as the session ended (in mid-July). They had decided to send money to an

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account for my two granddaughters’ education fund,” she said. Rep. Paul “Skip” Stam, R-Wake and House minority leader, said the reaction by legislators to the tragedy in the Jeffus family reflects the kinship among the men and women serving at the State Legislative Building. “We think of ourselves as extended family. Obviously we have votes and elections, but we try to be courteous and kind. And Maggie is just such a kind person herself,” Stam said. Many legislators from the Triad were familiar with JeffusThomas from her former roles with the Greensboro Convention & Visitors Bureau and Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau and her advocacy on tourism issues. “She was fairly well-known,” Jeffus said. “In fact, I used to joke in the Legislature that she was better known than I was. To a couple of the lobbyists, I was better known as Holly’s mother.”

cal professionals, Jeffus said. Then the tenor of her examination changed. During tests, doctors detected what could be malignant cells, and the health of Jeffus-Thomas began to decline rapidly. By the last week of March, she was readmitted to the hospital. Jeffus-Thomas was placed in the intensive care unit March 26. “She just got progressively worse,” Jeffus said. On the morning of March 27, Jeffus and Thompson arrived at the hospital after staying until midnight March 26. They were worried, yet they still believed their daughter would recover. “I guess I was always positive that she would improve,” Jeffus said. Jeffus and Thompson spent the morning of March 27 at Moses Cone, consulting with staff about

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Congressional incumbents have wide fundraising lead BY PAUL B. JOHNSON ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

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TRIAD – Reps. Howard Coble, R-6th, and Mel Watt, D-12th, hold huge fundraising advantages over their challengers heading into the fall general election, reflecting the financial political landscape with North Carolina congressional incumbents, a recent report indicates. The political research group Democracy North Carolina last month

‘A PAC may have worked with a congressman on a piece of legislation. A challenger is a bit of a loose cannon – many challengers don’t have much of a voting record.’ Matthew DeSantis Political science professor, GTCC released a report on fundraising by state congressional candidates through the first half of this year. Coble, seeking his 14th term, had $214,267 in cash on hand as of June 30 compared to $1,156 for his Democratic challenger, Sam Turner of Salisbury. Coble maintains the huge fundraising advantage de-

The political research group Democracy North Carolina last month released a report detailing fundraising by congressional candidates in the state through June 30. The five Republican representatives from North Carolina have outpaced the fundraising of their Democratic challengers by a 12-to1 margin – $2,968,000 to $245,000. The eight Democratic congressmen have raised more than three times as much as their Republican opponents – $5,244,000 to $1,569,000. For more information check the group’s website, www.democracy-nc.org spite having to campaign during the winter and spring to hold off five Republican challengers in the 6th District congressional primary May 4. Watt, seeking his 10th term, had $209,233 in cash on hand as of June 30 compared to less than $5,000 for his Republican challenger, Greg Dority of Washington, according to the Democracy North Carolina report. Watt didn’t face a primary challenger earlier this year. The campaign money gap in the races involving the two congressmen representing High Point illustrates the situation in almost

each of the state’s 13 congressional districts. The 13 incumbents are overwhelming their challengers in campaign fundraising by a nearly 5-to-1 margin, or $8.2 million to $1.8 million, Democracy North Carolina reports. “Big money from special interests has become such a dominating force ...,” said Bob Hall, director of Durham-based Democracy North Carolina. Most of the gap between incumbents and challengers in North Carolina congressional races stems from political action committee, or PAC, money, said Matthew DeSantis, professor of political science at Guilford Technical Community College. PACs tend to contribute money to politicians – usually incumbents – who are known quantities, DeSantis said. “A PAC may have worked with a congressman on a piece of legislation. A challenger is a bit of a loose cannon – many challengers don’t have much of a voting record,” he said. To overcome a distinct financial disadvantage, congressional challengers have to hope for a political wave for one party or the other that sweeps slates of candidates into office, DeSantis said. “You have to hope that the midterm election is a national referendum,” DeSantis said, such as the 1994 election that swept Republicans into Congress or the 2006 midterm vote that swept in Democrats. pjohnson@hpe.com | 888-3528

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their daughter’s condition. “About two o’clock during the day, they sent us out because I think there was a certain period in ICU that they don’t have visitors. So we drove home just to check on some things for a little while. We didn’t even get in the driveway until they called us to come back. By the time we got back, she was gone. I was just in shock,” Jeffus said. “Holly had a very aggressive type of cancer, and as far as I know, no one knew about it until a few days before she passed away.” Jeffus said the outpouring of condolences from friends, legislative colleagues and constituents have helped she and her husband cope in the intervening months. “We’ve just gotten a ton of support,” she said.

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Children get a break from the heat by playing in the fountain in the Waterfront Park in Charleston, S.C., on Friday. It was the 11th straight day a heat advisory or excessive heat warning was issued for the South Carolina coast.

ARDEN (AP) – A North Carolina nightclub owner has been charged after investigators say he allowed patrons to openly have sex in his business. The Asheville CitizenTimes reported Saturday that 39-year-old Aaron Gabriel Dean of Hendersonville was charged with two misdemeanor counts of allowing sex acts at an establishment licensed to serve alcohol. He was released on $500 bail.

A home phone listing for Dean could not be found and there was no answer at his club, the Blu Lounge in Arden. According to search warrants, uncover Alcohol Law Enforcement agents saw people having sex on three different visits to the club while Dean was there. Until his case is heard, Dean can continue operating the club, but faces the loss of his alcohol permit and a fine if he is found guilty.

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Death toll in Pakistani floods surges past 800 NOWSHERA, Pakistan (AP) – The death toll in the massive flooding in Pakistan surged past 800 as floodwaters receded Saturday in the hardhit northwest, an official said. The damage to roads, bridges and communications networks hindered rescuers, while the threat of disease loomed as some evacuees arrived in camps with fever, diarrhea and skin problems. Even for a country used to tragedy‚ especially deadly suicide attacks by Taliban militants, the scale of this past week’s flooding has been shocking. Monsoon rains come every year, but rarely with such fury. The devastation came in the wake of the worst-ever plane crash in Pakistan, which killed 152 people in Islamabad on Wednesday. In neighboring eastern Afghanistan, floods killed 64 people and injured 61 others in the past week, while destroying hundreds of homes and huge stretches of farmland, according to Matin Edrak, director of the Afghan government’s

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Jamaica police held in videotape killing KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaican police detained three of their own on Saturday after a video surfaced allegedly showing them beating and shooting a suspect to death. Police initially reported that the man stabbed a woman to death and then attacked the officers. They were said to have acted in self-defense. That story changed after the amateur footage was seen on TV.

PLO official: Obama sent warning to Abbas RAMALLAH, West Bank – President Barack Obama warned Mahmoud Abbas in a letter that U.S.-Palestinian relations might suffer if the Palestinian leader refuses to resume direct peace talks with Israel, a senior PLO official said Saturday. The White House had no comment Saturday. However, the Obama administration has been pushing Abbas hard in recent days.

Afghan official: 3 die in suicide bombing KABUL, Afghanistan – A former militia commander who supported the Afghan government and two others were killed Saturday night by a suicide bomber who blew himself up at a football game in northern Afghanistan, officials said. Ministry of Interior spokesman Zemeri Bashary said 19 other people, including children, were injured. ENTERPRISE NEWS SERVICE REPORTS

Relatives mourn for miners who were killed in an explosion at the Liugou Coal Mining Company in north China’s Shanxi Province on Saturday.

Blast leaves 17 dead at China coal mine BEIJING (AP) – An overnight blast near a workers’ dormitory killed at least 17 people Saturday at a coal mine in a city in northern China notorious for mining disasters. The state-run Xinhua News Agency said another seven people were seriously injured in the 2 a.m. blast at the Liugou mine in Linfen city in the northern province of Shanxi. The report cited a senior official with the mine’s owner, the Yangquan Coal Industry (Group) Co. Ltd. The official told Xinhua that explosives had

been hidden illegally in the area and that police had detained one suspect. It was not clear whether the mine was licensed. China has been trying to improve the safety of its mining industry, which is by far the world’s deadliest, but an unknown number of illegal mines exist to profit off the country’s huge appetite for power. The website of the Yangquan Coal Industry (Group) Co. Ltd says the company is state-owned. Phone calls to the company rang unanswered Saturday.

BAGHDAD (AP) – A roadside bomb killed three Iraqi soldiers responding to an earlier blast Saturday in an area south of Baghdad, officials said. One bystander was also killed. The first explosion near municipal offices in the Rashid district did not cause casualties but was followed by a second bomb as security forces moved toward the scene‚ a common tactic of insurgents targeting police and soldiers.

Attacks against Iraq’s U.S.-trained security forces have helped undermine public confidence and have sown instability at a delicate time. The country’s politicians remain unable to come together to form a government after a March 7 parliamentary election, and Washington is intent on moving ahead with a U.S. troop withdrawal that will leave Iraqi forces on their own. Eleven people were also injured in Satur-

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Chelsea’s night People wait for a bus to depart the Delamater Inn to go to Chelsea Clinton’s and Marc Mezvinsky’s wedding in Rhinebeck, N.Y., Saturday evening. The event attracted plenty of celebrities and VIPs. AP

Companies must cooperate to plug well NEW ORLEANS (AP) – On shore, BP, Halliburton and Transocean are engaging in a billion-dollar blame game over the blown-out oil well in the Gulf of Mexico. At sea, they’re depending on each other to finally plug up the environmental disaster. Workers say the companies’ adversarial relationship before Congress, in public statements and maybe one day in the courts isn’t a distraction at the site of the April 20 rig explosion, where

Transocean equipment rented by BP is drilling relief wells that Halliburton will pump cement through to permanently choke the oil well. “Simply, we are all too professional to allow disagreements between BP and any other organization to affect our behaviors,” Ryan Urik, a BP well safety adviser working on the Development Driller II, which is drilling a backup relief well, said in an e-mail last week.

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3 inmates escape from northwest Arizona prison PHOENIX – Police were using helicopters and dogs Saturday to search for three convicted murderers – Tracy Province, Daniel Renwick and John McClusky – who escaped from a northwest Arizona prison, kidnapped two semi-truck drivers at gunpoint and used the big rig to flee. Department of Corrections spokesman Barrett Marson said the men escaped Friday evening by cutting a hole through a perimeter fence at the Arizona State Prison in Golden Valley.

PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) – A wildfire smoldered in the high desert north of Los Angeles Saturday, spewing plumes of thick smoke into a nearby town as hundreds of firefighters worked to contain the 2day-old blaze. The fire has charred nearly 22 square miles of brush in the Antelope Valley. It was 62 percent contained Saturday af-

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Man caught in Massachusetts condo blast dies NORFOLK, Mass. – A construction worker who was pulled from the rubble of an explosion at a Massachusetts condominium has died. Norfolk Fire Chief Coleman Bushnell says 48-yearold William Nichols of Blackstone died at about 10:30 p.m. Friday at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He says four other workers were still hospitalized Saturday in stable condition. ENTERPRISE NEWS SERVICE REPORTS

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Salvation Army to kick off annual school supplies drive Monday BY PAM HAYNES ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

HIGH POINT – Anticipating a great need for school supplies for children whose family’s are struggling this year, the Salvation Army will begin its Stuff the Bus school supply drive Monday morning. The kick-off event will be held 5-7 a.m. at the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at 917 N. Main St. Salvation Army buses as well as Mattress Firm trucks will be on site to collect donations. Those who donate school supplies at

The drive runs through Aug. 31, and donations can be dropped off at any Krispy Kreme or Mattress Firm location in the Triad. the event will be treated to a free doughnut and a discount on a future purchase at Mattress Firm.

The drive runs through Aug. 31, and donations can be dropped off at any Krispy Kreme or Mattress Firm location in the Triad. The 2010-11 school year is still a few weeks away, but kicking off the event on Monday will give donors time to take advantage of the state’s Tax Free Weekend Aug. 6-8, according to Salvation Army officials. “We’re trying to get a big push for the weekend,” said Anjani Webb, marketing coordinator for the organization. “If each fam-

ily that is able to could purchase an extra notebook, a pair of scissors or a pack of pens or pencils, it would really go a long way.” Basic school supply items such as binders, pens and pencils, hand sanitizer or backpacks are needed, the organization reports. The supplies will be packaged by grade and given to low-income families that are experiencing difficulties with the current economy, Webb said. Because the organization has seen an increased

need for services in other areas, Webb said the need for school supplies also will probably increase this year. “We’ve seen an increased need in all of our services,” she said. “We are going to safely assume that if our clients can’t pay their rent or if they need food assistance, there is a much bigger chance they are not going to be able to afford school supplies.” Items also can be dropped off at Salvation Army offices. phaynes@hpe.com | 888-3617

La’Shelle Manning, a rising junior majoring in biology at High Point University, is spending her summer interning at the Department of Defense in Silver Spring, Md. Manning is working under Tricare Management Activity, a branch entitled the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury.

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GREENSBORO – David M. Powell will start his duties as the new chief executive officer of the Piedmont Triad Partnership Aug. 23 as part of an ongoing restructuring of the economic development group for the region. Powell will succeed Don Kirkman, who will assume new responsibilities as the partnership’s chief operating officer. Powell is currently vice president-corporate and government affairs at NetJets Inc. in Columbus, Ohio. He was previously executive vice president of the Columbus, Ohio, Chamber of Commerce and executive director of CompeteColumbus, a seven-county regional economic development organization headquartered in Columbus. Powell has an extensive background in economic development, including positions in Greenville, S.C., and Durham and with Verizon Communications in the Research Triangle Park. “I am very excited to return to North Carolina and to champion the vision of the Piedmont Triad Partnership across the region, state, nation and world,” Powell said in a statement released Thursday by the partnership. Powell was selected by the partnership’s CEO Search Committee, chaired by Nido Qubein, president of High Point University and a vice chairman of the partnership. The partnership, one of seven regional economic development partnerships in North Carolina, is the economic development organization representing a 12-county region. The partnership covers the counties of Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin.

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Jonathan Crow used his umbrella to pass the time as the “adults” hold a dedication ceremony for a new Habitat for Humanity house on Dunbar Street in Greensboro. Guilford County Schools employees and students worked on the house, which took 20 weeks to build.

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GREENSBORO – It took 20 weeks for volunteers from the Guilford County Schools to help make a family happy. Many of the Habitat for Humanity volunteers gathered Saturday to celebrate the project announced earlier this year as part of the district’s character development program. As many as 290 district employees and students worked on the house at 906 Dunbar St. near Dudley High School. Participants donated more than 2,000 hours of service to the project. Gon Y and his family will live in the house. The family moved to Greensboro from Vietnam seven years ago. The house will be the family’s first since living in the United States. The family has two daughters in district schools.

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The project was made possible by a donation from Housing Opportunities Inc. Teacher Louise Monroe and her husband, Steve, both long-time supporters of Habitat, decided to donate all of

the windows for the new home. The Guilford County Board of Education approved this week a new policy to support the character development program. In the classroom, the program will emphasize courage, integrity, kindness, perseverance, respect, responsibility and self-discipline. School officials will track student service learning hours to determine eligibility for a service learning award and/or diploma available as soon as 2012 for 250 hours of service activities. Studies show that service learning helps reduce drop-out rates by encouraging community engagement, according to experts. By 2014, the district will have a series of character development lesson plans available at all levels, Brenda Elliott-Johnson, executive director for student services, told the school board this week.

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Joyce Williams HIGH POINT – Mrs. Joyce Ann Cook Williams, 67, of High Point, died Friday, July 30, 2010 at her residence. Born December 10, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Madison and Nellie Keller Cook. She was retired from Slane Hosiery and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed reading, travelling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren who loved her and knew her as “Nannie”. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her grandson, David Lee Hill, Jr. On June 30, 1958, she was married to John C. Williams, who survives of the home. Also surviving are two daughters, Kathy Hill and husband, David, of Denton, and Jeanie Scott and husband, Randy, of Thomasville; three grandchildren, Melissa Mina and husband, Sam, Miranda Scott, and Kevin Hill and wife, Bobbie Sue; four great grandchildren, Adam Lee Hill, Jacob Taylor Hill, Chyane Nicole Hill and Skylar McKinzie Hill; four brothers, Harold Cook and fiancée, Cheryl Sokolosky, of Thomasville, Jerry Cook and wife, Sylvia, of Germantown, TN, Curtis Cook and wife, Kathy, of Trinity, and Steve Cook and wife, Agnes, of Sophia; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale officiated by Rev. Stephen L. Welborn. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday night from 6 until 8 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA, 23058-5216. Online condolences can be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.

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J. Ralph Boyles GREENSBORO – J. Ralph Boyles, 79, of Greensboro went to be with the Lord during the early hours of Friday, July 30, 2010 at Moses Cone Hospital following a courageous battle with kidney disease. Funeral will be 2:00 PM Monday, August 2, 2010 at Pinecroft Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Guilford Memorial Park. Ralph was born in High Point, NC to the late Dewey and Sallie Boyles. After serving his country with the United States Air Force in Korea, Ralph married Ann Allred in 1954 and they moved to Greensboro. Ralph went on to start Boyles Pump and Plumbing Company. When he sold this company, Ralph went to work with Associated Mechanical Contractors (AMC) where he retired. After retirement, he started and operated the A-1 Bathcrest until his health began to fail. Mr. Boyles also was an active member of Pinecroft Baptist Church; served on the Board of Directors of Pinecroft Sedgefield Fire Department meeting at department #24; and was an active lifetime member of the Sumner Civitan Club. Ralph and Ann have been married for fifty-six years and together they have built a life in the southern Guilford community. They are very proud of their three children and adore their four grandchildren. Along with his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by his sister, Louise Edwards. Along with his wife, Ann, Ralph is survived by son Terry R. Boyles and wife Michelle of Denton; son, Scotty Boyles and wife Mary of Snow Camp; and daughter, Laura Lilly and her husband, Rick of Greensboro; grandchildren, Tanner Boyles, Amber Stephens and husband, Josh, Gavin Boyles, and Alyssa Wise; along with a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Sunday evening at George Brothers Funeral Service. Flowers are appreciated and memorial contributions may be made to the Sumner Civitan, Concord Church Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406; Pinecroft Sedgefield Fire Department #24, 2239 Bishop RD Greensboro, North Carolina 27406; or to Pinecroft Baptist Church, 2022 West Vandalia Road Greensboro, NC 274077618 The Boyles family extends their heartfelt gratitude to their many friends and family for the love and support they have received for all these years.

Adeja Johnson HIGH POINT – Adeja Johnson, 12, of High Point, died at Duke University Hospital in Durham. People’s Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Gerald Kinley TRINITY – Mr. Gerald (Jerry) Richard Kinley, 53, a resident of Trinity, NC and originally from Thomasville, left this earth for a better place Friday July 30, 2010. Jerry was born December 11, 1956 in Guilford County, NC a son of Barbara Whitt Kinley and the late Grady Richard Kinley. The Lord graced Jerry with an amazing musical talent. Starting at the age of 8 he focused his talent on his love of playing drums. Never taking lessons, he had the natural ability to perfect his talent without professional training. Jerry became the lead drummer for Rockin’ Horse in February 1984 and entertained millions for over a decade. In addition to Jerry’s musical talent he was blessed with a remarkable sense of humor and the uncanny ability to draw people close to him with his warmth, quick wit and love of life. His goal in life was to put a smile on everyone’s face. Being a lifelong musician and having a love for children he was a strong supporter of Angel Band Foundation Inc. Jerry organized large fundraisers for the organization in order to share his love of music with underprivileged children. He is survived by the light of his life, his children. He was very proud and loved each and every one with all his heart. Christopher Brandon Kinley and wife Jennifer of Thomasville, Justin Kyle Kinley of Level Cross, Heather Rae Everhart and Whitney Taylor Kinley both of High Point, his mother; Barbara Whitt Kinley of Thomasville, sisters; Jennifer Kinley Gallimore and husband Shannon of Lexington, Susie Kinley Fleming of Thomasville and close family friends Debbie Powell and husband Tom of Thomasville. A celebration of his life will be held at a future date and time to be announced by his family to close friends and family members. In lieu of flowers, memorials may made in memory of Jerry Kinley to Angel Band Foundation Inc., 2864 Hoover Hill Rd., Trinity, NC 27370. J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville is assisting the Kinley family. Online condolences may be sent to the Kinley family at www.jcgreenandsons. com.

Arne Weber JAMESTOWN – Arne Roger Weber, 76, of Jamesown, died July 31, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.

Larry Frye HICKORY – Larry S. Frye, 68, of High Point, NC, formerly of Hickory, died on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Born on October 7, 1941 in Catawba County, he was the son of Grover and Desola Frye. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and retired from Leggett and Platt. Mr. Frye was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Aiken Frye and his son Joey Frye. He is survived by two sons, David and Joanne Frye of Illinois, and Larry Todd Frye of Hickory; one brother ,Dr. David Frye and two sisters-in-law; Betty Bethel and Linda Aiken of Hickory; three granddaughters, Samantha Kay Frye and Anna M. Frye of Illinois, and Megan E. Frye of Hickory. A memorial service will be Monday, August 2, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00 prior to the service at the church. A graveside service will be held at Catawba Memorial Park on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 9580, Hickory, N.C. 28603 or The Cancer Center of High Point, 601 N. Elm St., High Point, N.C. 27262. Bass-Smith Funeral Home is serving the family of Larry S. Frye. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.bass-smithfuneralhome.com.

RALEIGH – Rhoda Rich Lawing, 61, passed away peacefully Friday, July 30, 2010 at home with her family by her side. A native of High Point, she was the proud daughter of the late Walter and Lillie Mae Rich. She served as a registered nurse in the Raleigh area for 35 years. More importantly, she was a humble servant in Christ her entire life, having left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She always felt the strongest about championing those in need and she never met a stranger. She followed in her mother’s footsteps by spending her time bargain hunting with friends, decorating, sewing, and working on various craft projects. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Ron Lawing; two sons, Ross Lawing of Pittsburgh PA and Ryan Lawing and wife, Heather, of Raleigh; four sisters, Jane Pendry of Sophia, Kaye Harmon and husband, Fred of Sumter SC, Gwyn Sechrest and husband Randy of Milledgeville GA; one brother, Everette Rich and companion Wanda Railey of Thomasville; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. In addition to family, she was also blessed with countless close friends. Family and friends will celebrate her life with a special service 2:00 pm Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Brooks Avenue Church of Christ, 700 Brooks Ave. in Raleigh. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Cir. Raleigh, NC 27607 or online at www.HospiceofWake. org.

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Buddy Sullivan ASHEBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Robert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buddyâ&#x20AC;? Henderson Sullivan, age 68, of 1417 E. Salisbury St., Asheboro died Friday, July 30, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 4:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Elaine Clontz officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Mr. Sullivan was born on August 27, 1941 in Thomasville to the late Charlie Lee and AddieRea Black Sullivan. He was retired from Trinity Furniture and was preceded in death by his sister, Willie Coe. He is survived by his wife, Linda Boles Sullivan; daughter, Deana Craven and her husband Mark of Ramseur; sons, Scott Sullivan an his wife Patti of Trinity, Joe Sullivan and his wife Zabrina of Trinity, Robert Sullivan, Jr. of Asheboro; grandchildren, Tonya Rice and her husband Matthew Rice of Trinity, Brian Sullivan of Greensboro, Matthew Sullivan of Asheboro, Dalton Craven of Ramseur; sisters, Peggy Scarlett, Shirley Hilton, Juanita Tate, Laura Sue Cranford all of Thomasville; canine friends, Buddy and Fluff, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Monday, August 2, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204-0009. The family wishes to express their very special thanks to the nurses and staff of Hospice of Randolph and Dr. Nicola Jacobucci and his staff. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.

THOMASVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mr. William Spurgeon Hammonds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;SWâ&#x20AC;? 80, a resident of Britthaven of Davidson and formerly of 2940 Woodale Ct., died Friday, July 30, 2010 at the Henry Etta & Bruce Hinkle Hospice House. He was born on March 25, 1930 in Horry County, SC to Thomas Hammonds and Eva Small Hammonds. He retired from Leggett-Platt/Carolina Springs and attended True Church of the Living God. On November 11, 1948, he married Beulah Emma Altman, who survives of the home; also surviving are his sons, Henry Waldo Hammonds and wife Linda, Jesse Leroy Hammonds and wife Barbara, and Francis Wayne Hammonds and wife Joan, all of Thomasville; brother, Thomas Hammonds of SC; sisters, Sue Dale Hayes and Geneva Fowler, both of SC; ten grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville with Rev. Clarence Stoneman officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home on Monday from 6-8 PM and at other times at the home of his son, Waldo, 286 Powers Rd. Thomasville. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Davidson Co. 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292. On-line condolences may be sent to www.jcgreenandsons. com.

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FORT BRAGG (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fort Bragg Special Forces students will infiltrate central North Carolina as they start a massive unconventional warfare exercise. The exercise, called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Robin Sage,â&#x20AC;? started Saturday. It will be conducted in or near 15 North Carolina counties that stretch from the outskirts of Charlotte to Fayetteville. More than 130 soldiers will participate.

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We must change public school culture Perhaps the most enlightening comment to come out of the entire Raleigh public school diversity issue was made by a columnist for the Raleigh News & Observer when he made it perfectly clear his success was not a result of sitting in school next to a middle-class white guy. At the risk of offending the Wake County NAACP, most other comments have provided more heat than light. In the last 57 years reading, writing and arithmetic have become collateral damage in a public school system increasingly devoted to solving social prob-

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lems ranging from hunger to teen pregnancy. Providing security for students and teachers on the same campus with at-risk populations warehoused until they become dropouts strains local police and school administration resources. This issue is not a racial issue. This is not a socio-economic issue. The issue is about the priority placed on reading, writing and arithmetic in a public school system that is broken. We can continue to bus children to achieve racial diversity. We can continue to let school boards tell parents what’s best for their children. If we cannot find another venue to deal with social problems, we will be having this

which is to regard with affection, feel devotion toward, delight in. People or nations cannot pay same harangue 57 years from someone enough money to make now, probably in Chinese. them delight in them. JOE EXUM All the borrowed money the Snow Hill leaders of this great country are trying to buy love from other nations with could come back to destroy America. PAUL HONEYCUTT Salemburg U.S. can’t buy love from

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erchandise Mart Properties officials are keeping a stiff upper lip – reiterating “our continuing presence and MMPI’s commitment as a property manager in High Point” – but that hasn’t kept skeptics’ tongues from wagging or bloggers’ fingers from flying across the keys. As reported in a front-page story Thursday, “The High Point Enterprise has reported since March that the parent company of Merchandise Mart Properties, Vornado Realty Trust, ceased making debt service payments on the loan for its 2.1 million square feet of showrooms” in High Point. That story also noted that “at least three independent sources confirmed Wednesday that potential new owners are making bids for the showroom buildings that include the Market Square complex.” The Wall Street Journal got the ball rolling on this latest go-round Wednesday by reporting that Vornado will forfeit its showroom properties to the special servicer overseeing its $191 million mortgage, J.E. Roberts Cos. Isn’t it interesting that the latest round of media reports – local and nationwide – “broke” less than a week before the Las Vegas Market opens Monday? Once again they shine a spotlight on the financial distress situations for High Points three major showroom complexes: • Showplace is in receivership. • Revenues have been declining consistently for the International Home Furnishings Center, as noted in financial reports of Bassett Furniture Industries Inc., the IHFC’s major stockholder. • MMPI is in default through its parent company and its block-long, two-story Hamilton Market property has only two tenants – Barry Cotton Antiques and T. Botero Galleries. In addition, about 15 percent of the nearly 12 million square feet of showroom space in High Point has been vacant during the last few sessions of the High Point Market. Given such news, some – perhaps many – might wonder if the sky is falling. Chris Kennedy, MMPI president, doesn’t think so, claiming his company remains confident in market and “enthusiasm for the properties has increased” in the past year. And Brian Casey, High Point Market Authority president, correctly declares that, during the century of the market’s history, landlords of showrooms (just as have exhibitors and buyers) have come and gone with regularity and they haven’t had too much of a negative impact on market. There’s some good news, too: Pre-Market, which has its fall run Sept. 13-14, continues to grow. That helps keep the High Point Market the world’s No. 1 home furnishings showplace. We in High should look forward and prepare for the next High Point Market – Oct. 16-21 – doing what we can to make it a memorable experience for all who attend.

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ver since the Tea Party movement began to pick up steam, it’s become fairly common to hear liberals criticize Tea Partiers for accepting big government entitlements such as Social Security and Medicare. The first thing that comes to mind is to turn it around on the liberals: If they really want to support big government programs, then why don’t they give more of their own money to the government? The federal government does accept donations, as do North Carolina public schools and county governments. I don’t suppose that many liberals would do this. In fact, I know of at least one study that showed conservatives are generally more charitable than liberals, and we’ve all seen how many liberal bureaucrats have been caught trying to evade their taxes, the latest being Rep. Charles Rangel OPINION and Sen. John Kerry. Mike The next thing Hughes that comes to ■■■ mind is that we conservatives have paid into these government entitlements. We didn’t create these massive entitlement programs, but we sure do pay a lot for them. So why shouldn’t we accept every penny that we’re entitled to? I still have quite a few years to go before retirement, and I’m not expecting to get anything out of Social Security. If I could opt-out now, I would. Opting out could translate into a 12.4 percent pay increase for everyone who earns less than $106,800. Of course, I’m not expecting the government to ever allow this option. I’ve been paying into this Ponzi scheme against my will for as long as I’ve been working, so, if it’s still there 20 years from now, you can be sure that I’ll take every penny I can get. Same goes for Medicare and any other government entitlement that my hard-earned tax dollars have gone into. Another dishonest tactic used by liberals is to claim that Tea Partiers are against all government. No, we’re not anarchists. Today’s anarchists are a product of the left. The fact is that most, if not all, Tea Partiers have great respect for the American system of “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” But we see that our government has moved too far away from the will of the people. Failing to control our southern border is one example of our government ignoring the will of the people. Other examples include most aspects of Obamacare, the failed $862 billion stimulus package, government bail-outs of irresponsible companies that are supposedly too big to fail, thousands of pages of legislation passed without reading, takeover threats on everything from carbon emissions to talk radio, excessive use of eminent domain, the drilling moratorium in the Gulf of Mexico and elsewhere, and the usual out-of-control porkbarrel spending. I don’t think the American people are too thrilled about Marxists and communist sympathizers in the White House either. Older Tea Party supporters who’ve worked hard and paid taxes all their life should feel no shame whatsoever when accepting the government entitlements that they or their spouses have paid into. Those of us who are younger should accept the fact that something has to change. Hopefully, the Tea Party is the beginning of that change. MIKE HUGHES is a Navy veteran who lives in Jamestown. His column appears here every other Sunday. To comment, visit www.hpe.com and click on local commentary. E-mail him at mrmike27282@gmail.com.

respecting and celebrated a birthday valuing your elthis week, one of those ders? You’ve got milestone anniversaries a better chance that officially categorize me. of getting hit by a Nobody wants to dwell on bus than getting getting older, but this one a job if you’re was hard to ignore. When over 55. Nobody your oldest child is 41, you’ve will publicly adgot clothes older than your MY SPIN mit this but the senior pastor, and your mailemphasis is on box is crammed with offerTom hiring, promotings for Medicare supplemen- Campbell ing and seeking tal coverage, you just might ■■■ opinions from be getting older. young people. I know all about I’m working on a Jeff Foxworthy type routine. Let me try youth. I was part of the Pepsi Generation and spent a lot of out some of my lines. My new years getting these grey hairs bumper sticker says “60 is the and wrinkles. And for what? new 40.” Pulling an all-nighter Senior citizens’ discounts means not getting up in the at Bojangles? Where are the night to go to the bathroom. whippersnappers sitting at What’s it to you if my hair my feet waiting to soak up the isn’t a color found in nature? pearls of wisdom? Aren’t there Yes, I’m deliberately driving laws about age discrimina20 miles per hour just to get on your nerves. And what’s wrong tion? Look buddy, Mick Jagger can still rock and roll with the with eating dinner at 4 p.m.? best of them. Whatever happened to

Demographers say North Carolina’s over-60 population will increase by 40 percent between now and 2030, outnumbering those under 17. The bad news is that we are overweight, out of shape, more prone to using drugs than teenagers and, worst of all, haven’t saved enough for retirement, which means either more government programs for seniors or else we’re going to move in with Junior. Since we outvote those under 40, I’m betting on more government programs. Do you seriously think we are going to let Social Security and Medicare benefits get cut? We’re expected to live until we’re 80, so you’d better get ready to deal with us oldies-but-goodies. Baby Boomers have changed the culture every decade since the 1960s and will continue to do so. Looking ahead, I see more plush retirement homes where folks spend their

kids’ inheritances. TV will have to adapt with shows like “Grandfather Knows Best,” “Dancing with the Geriatrics,” “The Betty White Show” and late evening news at 9 p.m. Manufacturers will be forced to design packaging that you can actually open without a chainsaw or pliers. There is a freedom that comes with getting older, but also the wisdom to eat better, exercise more and get plenty of rest. I’ve made a personal promise to accept changes with grace and good humor. I may be old, but I don’t have to be crotchety and negative and … what else was I going to say? TOM CAMPBELL is former assistant North Carolina State Treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of NC issues airing Sundays at 6:30 am on WFMY-TV. Contact him at HYPERLINK “http:// www.ncspin.com” www.ncspin.com.

Right of center? No way! They may not label themselves but majority of Americans are progressive BY TINA DUPAY

Is our nation really rightof-center? It’s a quick throwaway-line parroted by Republican talking heads. According to Republicans, they speak for us – they are the voice of the “people” – and all Americans agree with the Right. Hardly. Just to pick one: if we actually were a right-of-center nation, Social Security would not be the immortal sacred cow it is now. Right-of-center elected officials would have long ago done away with this safety net. A right-of-center nation would have never embraced the extremely liberal notion of public retirement insurance for its citizens. And governmentfunded health care for seniors like Medicare?! That’s not “free market” – that’s not “freedom.” If we were a right-of-center nation, you could win an election by saying you planned to eliminate Medicare and Social Security. After all, this would be an effortless way of leaving the unprecedentedly bloated defense budget intact while still cutting big “gubment.” Instead such a proposal is grounds for getting you burned in effigy. Even in 2005, President George W. Bush with his Republican majority in the infamously lazy, never-in-session 109th Congress couldn’t “privatize” Social Security. A right-of-center nation would have not only embraced the proposal, but also stood up

and collectively swelled with pride that when they retire, they’ll be on their own! “The government will get off my back about only being able to afford to eat cat food!” Liberty! This “right-of-center nation” sound bite is useful to Republicans because it is a means of getting their way while still seeming as if they’re negotiating. It’s actually very clever on their part. If you want to sell an item for $100, price it at $150 and let someone talk you down to the price you really want. The buyer feels good about his power of persuasion, and you feel good about controlling the final price. The sound bite frames the debate to move liberalism to the outskirts of the conversation. The left side becomes the outlier – the spectrum of the debate is then between the conservative far-right and the conservative right-of-center. The reality: the majority

of Americans are actually progressive whether or not they call themselves that. Poll after poll finds when Americans are asked how they feel about issues like the minimum wage, protecting the environment, gay rights and even gun control – the majority agrees with the Left. A majority still means more than half unless you’re in the U.S. Senate. Progressives believe the future will be better. The whole idea of America is progressive. It’s a new country founded on idealism and unalienable rights. America was an idea so progressive that even now as the U.S. Constitution is the oldest currently in use it still seems radical. We believe in equality. We believe in government protections of individual rights. We believe in the right of due process. We believe the government is best run by and for the people. We are not and have never been a conserva-

tive country. According to Forbes, we have more millionaires than any other country in the world, and progress is about prosperity. Listen to Republicans and they’ll try to sell you on business being only right-wing. Innovation isn’t partisan. Our country’s biggest export is the union-packed liberal staple of Hollywood entertainment. Job-creating venture capitalists like Warren Buffett are also progressive. Venture capitalism – investing to improve the world through new ideas – is the definition of progressive. Ditto Silicon Valley. The richest man in the world, Bill Gates, is nowhere near conservative. Saying liberals are anti-business is like saying conservatives are anti-border control. Are we a right-center nation? No. First off, it’s a false premise. We have to be a center-center nation. The consensus is the center. And the center voted for Democratic majorities in the House, Senate and White House. So when a minority of 40 senators hold up unemployment insurance because mid-January of last year they inexplicably became worried about spending are the same 40 who tout continuing tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans - it has nothing to do with “center right.” It’s center not right. TINA DUPUY can be reached at tina@ cagle.com.

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about your college loan can’t really blame them, if you want to bills. Mom and Dad will feel know the truth. guilty that they were unable I speak of the latest down-economy to pay for all your college trend: More 20-somethings are moving costs – further ensuring back home with Mom and Dad – and hapthat Mom won’t let Dad ask pily accepting financial assistance. you for rent. So pronounced is the trend – some Complaining about the food 41 percent of parents are giving their is also helpful. No matter how 20-somethings some 10 percent of their OPINION good Mom and Dad’s cookcombined income – that Parade magazine ing is – and it surely is better published six tips on how to “help grown Tom than the grub you prepare children without going broke.” Purcell for yourself – point out its Which prompts me to offer 20-some■■■ shortcomings. In the unlikely things tips on how to take advantage of a event that the subject of rent good situation. does come up, you can use this as a bargainLook, 20-somethings, it’s only partly your fault that the economy is still a mess ing chip. That brings us to your social life. It – most of you voted for you know who would be foolish to continue running – but it isn’t your fault that you lack the up your credit cards at nightclubs when skills to deal with it. Your generation has been coddled like no Dad’s liquor cabinet is full. Have your friends over. Mix your own drinks. other generation before it – never has any This is sure to agitate Dad further – he generation been given so much for doing so and Mom will be arguing regularly by now little – and that is your parents’ fault. – and cause him to mark the level in his It’s payback time. liquor bottles with Scotch tape. Simply Parade suggests your parents charge adjust the tape as you drain Dad’s bottles. you at least a token rent. Mom and Dad Another important tip is earplugs. As will likely assume that you’ll offer a stiyou sleep off your hangovers late Saturpend of some kind. Don’t. day mornings, Dad will bang the lawnYour father will complain to your mower against the bricks under your mother – eventually they’ll get into loud window, figuring the least you can do is arguments over the matter – but if you cut the grass. hold steady, you’ll likely keep living at Foam plugs offer the best Dad-noisehome for free. blocking capability. To that end, it will help to gripe loudly

I know some people will complain that I am encouraging you to mooch off your parents. Some will argue that everyone, including 20-somethings, must carry their own load if our country is to thrive. Nuts to that. The reason we got into our economic mess – one reason it persists – is because, like dependent children, so many have come to expect somebody else to bear the consequences of their poor decisions, irresponsible behavior, failure to plan and demands for instant, unearned gratification. The Wall Street boys made risky decisions and the taxpayers bailed them out. States that overspent during the good times want the federal government to bail them out during the bad times. Our federal government is spending billions more than it is taking in and expects future taxpayers to bail it out. Since few adults appear to be interested in carrying their own load, who can criticize 20-somethings who are moving home to mooch off Mom and Dad? A great recession like ours comes along once in a lifetime. Don’t let it pass without free drinks from Dad’s liquor cabinet. TOM PURCELL, a freelance writer is also a humor columnist for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons newspaper syndicate. E-mail Tom at Purcell@caglecartoons.com.

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Health exam Picking an insurer can be confusing task for students NEW YORK (AP) – It’s the first real-life test for students heading off to college: picking the right health insurance plan. The confusion starts before students even step foot on campus, when families must decide whether to sign up for a school-based health insurance plan. Most four-year universities offer their own plans, but the costs and coverage levels vary greatly. It’s also not clear how these plans will be affected by the recent health care reforms. As with most insurance matters, there’s no simple answer on which route families should take. But here’s a look at what to consider.

OPTIONS AND PRICING There are three basic options for students: coverage under a parent’s plan,

a school-based plan, or an individual policy. Those who are already on a parent’s employer-sponsored plan should likely stay put. Employer-sponsored plans tend to be the most comprehensive and affordable. But if this isn’t an option, you’ll likely consider the plan offered by your school. These plans are intended for students who otherwise couldn’t get affordable coverage, so they tend to be cheaper than insurance policies written for individuals. The average yearly premium for a school-based plan in the 2007-08 academic year was $850, according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. By comparison, the average premium for collegeage students on the individ-

ual market is about $1,430, according to America’s Health Insurance Plans. Make sure you don’t inadvertently sign up for the school-based plan. Schools sometimes automatically enroll students unless they opt out, and the charges are folded into tuition costs.

COVERAGE TO EXPECT The downside of schoolbased and individual insurance policies is that the coverage can vary widely, and is often limited. For example, one schoolbased plan surveyed by the GAO limited benefits to $2,500 for each illness or injury. That cap could easily be exhausted by a single hospital stay. School-based plans may also have other restrictions, such as limits on prescription drug benefits or requirements that students seek preventative care at the campus health center before going to another doctor. The coverage on individual policies also tends

to be less generous than on employer-sponsored plans. Carefully compare the coverage, deductibles and copays. Keep in mind that there is a potential complication with not picking a schoolbased plan. Campus health centers often only accept their schools’ insurance plans. So students who needed services at the center would have to pay out of pocket and then seek reimbursement from their insurers. Out-of-network charges could apply. To avoid this headache, do a little planning before your child heads off to school. Consult your insurer to find the in-network doctors closest to campus. That said, not all visits to the campus health center involve insurance. Basic preventative care is typically free regardless of the student’s insurance coverage. This is covered by a health service fee, usually around $200 to

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$300, that is folded into tuition costs. So if a student walks into a campus health center to consult a nurse or doctor about cold symptoms, the visit shouldn’t cost anything unless tests or services are ordered.

NEW REGULATIONS It’s not yet clear how school-based insurance plans will adjust to the sweeping health care reforms passed this year. Starting in 2014, for example, the new regulations will ban annual or lifetime coverage limits. That means many school-based plans would need to greatly expand their coverage benefits. That same year, uninsured students will also be able to enroll in Medicaid regardless of their parents’ incomes. How schools adjust policies – and whether they start accepting thirdparty insurance including Medicaid at campus health centers – remains to be seen.

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New career is date with destiny BY PAM HAYNES ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

HIGH POINT – Telissa Ward was a professional working woman in the finance industry for 12 years before she opened her boutique, Destiny’s Wardrobe, in High Point. But she said one thing remains the same about her former profession and her current profession. “When I went to work, I went to work dressed well,” said the 48-year-old with a laugh. Putting an outfit together has always come naturally to Ward, but it wasn’t until she was laid off from her job as a loan counselor in 2005 that she discovered it would become her next career. Even four years later, in July 2009, when she opened Destiny’s Wardrobe in Oak Hollow Mall, she said some people told her it was a crazy idea to start her own business due to economic conditions. But she took a leap of faith anyway. “That had a lot to do with it – my faith,” Ward said. “I depended on my church family a lot for support after I was laid off. Even when I got discouraged in the first few months of opening my business, I kept my faith because I knew it was my calling.” The shop opened last summer in Oak Hollow Mall with a focus on accessories. Ward said she researched the idea before opening and found there were no stores specializing only in affordable accessories.

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Occupation: Owner of Destiny’s Wardrobe Age: 48 Family: Husband, Thomas Ward; son, Thomas Aurthur Ward Hometown: WinstonSalem Education: B.A. in business management at High Point University in progress Favorite music: Contemporary gospel Community involvements: Chairperson for Women Inc. of Greensboro; trustee and youth choir director at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem Destiny’s Wardrobe is located at 1701 N. Main St., Suite E in High Point. The store can be reached by phone at 887-2060. Its website is www.destinyswardrobe.com.

“There are department stores, but none like mine,” she said. “And I know we’re all on a budget, so I’m not trying to break anybody.” “Accessories are something every good outfit needs,” she added. “It’s like someone who is a millionaire having all of that money and a nice house. But if they don’t know how to put things together, it still won’t look right.” She moved into a space at 1701 N. Main St. in October, and she said business began to pick up as she gained new clients from across the Triad. Two other facets of the business also make it unique, she said. Ward can order custom catalog suits such as professional

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Telissa Ward owns Destiny’s Wardrobe on N. Main Street. suits or suits for special occasions. She also is a a “personal shopper” and distributes a questionnaire to her customers to found out what type of clothing and accessories they prefer most. “If someone comes in here and says, ‘I need this kind of outfit,’ I get right on it,” she said. “That’s my thing.”

Also housed in the same space as her boutique is T&T Photography, which is run by Ward’s husband, Thomas. The studio specializes in taking before-and-after photos of women in items they buy at the store. “It really helps them see the difference a few accessories can make, like a scarf or a broach,” Ward said.

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The photography space also specializes in prom or church faculty photos. Her love for clothing and the leap of faith she took has left her in a comfortable position. “I’m not going anywhere,” she said. “If I went anywhere else, it would be to open a second store.” phaynes@hpe.com | 888-3617

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CORNING, N.Y. (AP) — An ultrastrong glass that has been looking for a purpose since its invention in 1962 is poised to become a multibillion-dollar bonanza for Corning Inc. The 159-yearold glass pioneer is ramping up production of what it calls Gorilla glass, expecting it to be the hot new face of touch-screen tablets and high-end TVs. Gorilla showed early promise in the ‘60s, but failed to find a commercial use, so it’s been biding its time in a hilltop research lab for almost a halfcentury. It picked up its first customer in 2008 and has quickly become a $170 million a year business as a protective layer over the screens of 40 million-plus cell phones and other mobile devices. Now, the latest trend in TVs could catapult it to a billion-dollar business: Frameless flatscreens that could be mistaken for chic glass artwork on a living-room wall. Because Gorilla is very hard to break, dent or scratch, Corning is betting it will be the glass of choice as TV-set manufacturers dispense with protective rims or bezels for their sets, in search of an elegant look. Gorilla is two to three times stronger than chemically strengthened versions of ordinary soda-lime glass, even when just half as thick, company scientists say.

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New BP CEO Robert Dudley speaks during the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, in June.

Dudleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s path followed unusual turns to leader of BP NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bob Dudleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sudden rise to the top at BP PLC shows how the Gulf oil spill has dramatically changed the fortunes of people from local fishermen to corporate executives. Seen as an unlikely candidate just a few months ago, Dudley is set to become the first American to lead the oil giant in its century long history. Dudley will become CEO on Oct. 1 and try to salvage the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation and investments in the United States. On a phone call with reporters on Tuesday, Dudley said he understands the complexity of rebuilding BPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s image and financial strength. He said BP will emerge as a slimmer but stronger company. Dudley believes the investigation will show â&#x20AC;&#x153;individual misjudgmentsâ&#x20AC;? by experienced people and â&#x20AC;&#x153;multiple failuresâ&#x20AC;? of equipment involving several companies led to the April 20 explosion on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is a very complicated industrial accident,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Dudleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standing within BP and along the Gulf Coast has risen since he took over BPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response to the oil spill in June from current CEO Tony Hayward, who will remain on BPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board until Nov. 30. Dudley delivered BPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s message â&#x20AC;&#x201C; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to pay for all this â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in a calm manner without Haywardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public impatience and knack for off-putting comments. And serendipity was on Dudleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side: He was in charge when BP finally capped the spewing well, shutting off the flow of oil until a relief well can finish the job. BP is the largest producer of oil and gas in the United States, home to 40 percent of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets and one-third of its worldwide oil and gas reserves. It has huge interests in Alaska and the Gulf, with vast tracts yet to be developed. Those resources could be threatened. The U.S. Congress is considering a proposal to block the awarding of any new offshore oil and gas leases to companies with bad safety records. BP would be targeted, the way the legisla-

tion is written. BP might also lose its fuel contracts with the military, worth $2.2 billion last year. If BP is going to survive, it must protect those assets, says Amy Myers Jaffe, an oil industry scholar at Rice University in Houston. Dudley has adamantly defended BPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actions since the rig explosion. He must now ensure that BP pays for the oil spill, as promised. On Tuesday, the company said it has set aside $32 billion to cover the costs. Dudley will oversee the sale of about $30 billion in assets over the next 18 months to ensure that BP has ample reserves of cash. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to regain the trust of shareholders, who could bail on BP if it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t resume dividend payments next year. Shares have dropped 36 percent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and lost $68 billion of their value â&#x20AC;&#x201C; since the oil spill started. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s after a rally since late June. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His first job is to convince people BP is going to come back and you better buy BP stock while itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheap,â&#x20AC;? Jaffe says. In early April, nobody thought BP would soon

need a new CEO. BP earned more than $20 billion in Haywardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first two years as CEO. Even with lower oil prices in 2009, BP still made $16.6 billion. Dudley, 54, was a longtime executive with Amoco before BP bought that company in 1998. He ran BPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s joint venture in Russia for five years and lost out to Hayward for the CEO job in 2007. He then turned into a globetrotting Mr. Fix-it for his bosses in London. It was that last role that landed him back along the Gulf, near where he grew up in Mississippi, after the April rig explosion that killed 11 men and spawned the oil gusher. In that thread of biography lie several factors that elevated him above other candidates to replace Hayward, including Britons with years more experience inside BP, according to analysts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The two aspects of Dudleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work that make him an optimal candidate for CEO are that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not Tony Hayward and he speaks with an American accent,â&#x20AC;? says Pavel Molchanov, an analyst with Raymond James.

Furniture company expands trade show presence ENTERPRISE STAFF REPORT

HIGH POINT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; John Thomas Furniture, a division of Whitewood Industries, sees an opportunity in the strengthening economy to further position itself as a leading casual dining source in the industry and will add an additional venue, the Tupelo Furniture Market, to its exhibition schedule. According to Bryan Sprinkles, sales and marketing manager at John Thomas Furniture, the company recently completed its fiscal year and has been evaluating the value of regional markets for some time. With

its 200910 fiscal year being their best in the last three, the time is Sprinkles right. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both our customers and sales representatives, have encouraged our exhibiting beyond High Point,â&#x20AC;? Sprinkles said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Though the (High Point Market) is still absolutely the premier market, there are those customers who still by either necessity, or choice, shop regionally. Tupelo is the Southeastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home furnishings show and our business is growing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time we position ourselves there strongly.â&#x20AC;?

According to Sprinkles, the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibit will focus on one of its core competencies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; value. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no secret that Tupelo is recognized as being a great bargain, best-value show. But valueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just about lowest price, rather what dining options give shoppers the most options, functionality, finishes, etcetera, for the money,â&#x20AC;? Sprinkles said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what dealers attending the show and discovering us for the first time will recognize, an overall understanding of what value is, beyond just a dollar sign.â&#x20AC;? According to the company, they are consid-

ering Midwest venues as well, but have not yet decided when those might be added. They have a 3,500-square-foot exhibition space at the Tupelo market. Whitewood Industries Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current divisions include Whitewood Ready-To-Finish (unfinished furniture), John Thomas Furniture (casual dining and custom finish programs) and International Concepts (supplier to specialty retailers). Whitewood Industries employs 120 Thomasville residents with manufacturing, warehousing, corporate offices and showroom facilities reaching 350,000 square feet.

â&#x20AC;˘ High Point Bank & Trust recently hired two managers. Shelly Mott was named branch manager of High Point Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Westchester Drive office. Corey Wellborn was hired as branch manager at Deep River office on Penny Road. â&#x20AC;˘ Murray C. Greason Jr., an attorney with Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, was elected president of the board of the Foundation of Forsyth Tech. Penni P. Bradshaw, managing member of Constangy Brooks & Smith, was chosen as vice president. Dr. Ramon Velez, Wake Forest University Health Sciences, was elected member-at-large. Forsyth Tech President Gary M. Green was re-elected as secretary of the foundation board. Wendy R. Emerson, vice president for business services at the college, was elected treasurer. Five new members were elected to the board. They are Louis B. Baldwin Jr., Baldwin Properties; Walton T. Carpenter, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.; C. Douglas Cross, First Tennessee Bank; David C. Eagan, Commercial Properties Inc.; and D. Gray Kimel, Vulcan Materials. â&#x20AC;˘ Strategic Employee Benefit Services of Greensboro and Raleigh, a provider of benefits packages and consulting for businesses, non-profits and individuals, hired R.J. Blondeau as a new sales associate.

Blondeau is a former Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual Financial and will specialize in sales of employee benefit plans to businesses. â&#x20AC;˘ The North Carolina Association of Health Underwriters, an organization of health insurance agents, brokers and other professionals, recently installed its 2010-11 executive board. Officers from the Triad include Jim Deese of Greensboro, presidentelect; Mike Matznick of Greensboro, past president council chairman; Carol Matznick of Greensboro, executive director; Carol Pennington of Winston-Salem, media relations; and Herb Oliver of Greensboro, state law and legislation. â&#x20AC;˘ Ken Boggs was named chief financial officer and treasurer of Moses Cone Health System. Boggs was promoted from vice president of supply chain. Boggs joined Moses Cone Health System as an assistant director of financial services in 1985. COMPANIES WANTING to submit business people items and pictures should have the information arrive in the offices of The High Point Enterprise by 4 p.m. of the Wednesday preceding the Sunday of publication. Address information to Business People, The High Point Enterprise, P.O. Box 1009, High Point, NC 27261.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Sandler Training is contributing a full day of sales and management/ leadership training to the international campaign to eradicate polio. The second annual Ready. Set. Grow Your Business and Help End Polio Now training event will be held Oct. 18 at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event netted $50,000. For more information and to register, check the website www.training. sandler.com. â&#x20AC;˘ Hometown Media Services of Lexington obtained updated media computers from Computer Tree of Winston-Salem to produce digital video programming to send to various locations across the country. The company is also working with Windstream Communications to use high-capacity broadband connections to deliver content to different parts of the country and make content available on the Internet. Currently, Hometown Media Services operates leased access channel 63/Hometown TV Today on Windstream Cable in Davidson County, as well as consulting and providing video content for channels in Kingsland and St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ga., Pawleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island, S.C., and Morristown, Tenn. â&#x20AC;˘ Allstate Insurance Co.

announces the opening of a new agency in Jamestown. Owned and operated by Jerry Crouse, the full-service agency offers a complete line of products and services, including auto, property, commercial and life insurance. The Crouse Allstate agency is at 1228 Guilford College Road, suite 106, at the Lowes Food Market. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. â&#x20AC;˘ The Winston-Salembased technology firm DataChambers announces it has been named one of 25 North Carolina Companies to Watch by CED, a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in North Carolina. This is the inaugural year for the North Carolina Companies to Watch awards. The program recognizes growth-stage entrepreneurial companies for their marketplace performance, innovative products or other unique qualities. INFORMATION TO APPEAR in this column should be received in the offices of The High Point Enterprise by 4 p.m. of the Wednesday preceding the Sunday of publication. Address information to Business Notes, The High Point Enterprise, P.O. Box 1009, High Point, NC 27261.

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John Nardizzi, an attorney, is out on assignment in Salem, Mass. Despite the recession, he’s been hiring for his Boston-based fraud investigations and business intelligence firm.

The endless drone of job cuts, even reduced, and growing numbers of people accepting unemployment compensation would suggest that employers aren’t hiring. Companies of all sizes have been hiring, perhaps not at a frantic pace, but hiring nonetheless. Why? Hiring is business as usual. Joe Rodriguez is vice president of Talent at Danaher Corporation Inc., a $12 billion, 25 year-old conglomerate headquartered in Washington, D.C. He hires executives – 66 globally in 2008, 33 last year and “roughly 30” as of this writing. Search firms helped out about 56 percent of the time. “The balance of the time,” Rodriguez says, “is our exploratory work. This involves working with executives, who have exposure to people on airplanes. If they meet someone interesting, they pass the name to me and some day there’s a match. Sometimes these take years.” Referrals are the other part of the exploratory work. The housing crisis makes recruiting difficult. People can’t sell, and Danaher carries an inventory of $7.5 million of acquired houses that won’t move. Small businesses have also been hiring during the recession. Attorney John Nardizzi of Nardizzi & Associates Inc., a seven year-old fraud investigations and business intel-

ligence firm in Boston, has three employees and three or four part-time contractors. Since December, 2007, he’s hired four employees and two for sporadic work. He’s challenged to find people who can conduct court research; interview witnesses in their homes, sometimes in rough neighborhoods; and testify competently in court. Nardizzi recruits by placing ads online and using word-of-mouth. David Laubner, head of Product Marketing, Online, in the Concord, Mass., office of Dassault Systemes, a $1.7 billion French software company, also has been hiring for his location, which has about 20 employees and contract workers. Since January, he’s brought in three employees and even more contractors. He’s looking for a web developer now. Laubner typically recruits through social media. Finding good people isn’t easy. “You can’t just put the bait on the hook,” he says, “and hope for a bite. You have to do the leg work – networking and outreach. I can find portfolios, but it’s not the type of recession where 100 people are lined up at the door.” The good ones he finds tend to be working, unwilling to change jobs.

creasingly sophisticated in presenting themselves; so he has to work hard to assess cultural fit and persuade them to take the risk. Nardizzi finds people with the two skills and keeps the ones who thrive on unpredictability, meeting different kinds of people and traveling. He’s compelled to hire when he detects “more of an inner drive to find the beauty of doing something impeccably.” Laubner comments that “it’s all about impact,” that his company is “very results-driven. How quickly can you tell me you fit? Find out what the need is and show that you fit.” While the media has been faithfully recording layoffs and unemployment, the real story – that hiring continues – is being told by employers who’ve kept hiring throughout the recession. Maybe they’re less visible. Maybe their stories are less dramatic. Perhaps some employers feel that if they put the word out that they were hiring, they’d be swamped. Many employers will tell you they aren’t swamped with good candidates, period. A little more on what’s hidden might inspire more good people to job hunt effectively, making it easier to hire and be hired. That would be a story.

WHY THEY HIRE Hiring continues in companies, because needs keep arising. Rodriguez finds that candidates have become in-

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2010 Apart. Furnished 2050 Apart. Unfurnished 2090 Assisted Living/ Nursing EMPLOYMENT 1000 1010 Accounting/Financial 2100 Comm. Property 2110 Condos/ 1020 Administrative Townhouse 1021 Advertising 1022 Agriculture/Forestry 2120 Duplexes Market 1023 Architectural Service 2125 Furniture Rental 1024 Automotive 2130 Homes Furnished 1025 Banking 2170 Homes Unfurnished 1026 Bio-Tech/ 2210 Manufact. Homes Pharmaceutical 2220 Mobile Homes/ 1030 Care Needed Spaces 1040 Clerical 2230 Office/Desk Space 1050 Computer/IT 2235 Real Estate for Rent 1051 Construction 2240 Room and Board 1052 Consulting 2250 Roommate Wanted 1053 Cosmetology 2260 Rooms 1054 Customer Service 2270 Vacation 1060 Drivers 2280 Wanted to Rent 1070 Employ. Services 1075 Engineering REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 1076 Executive 3000 Management 1079 Financial Services 3010 Auctions 3020 Businesses 1080 Furniture 1085 Human Resources 3030 Cemetery Plots/ Crypts 1086 Insurance 3040 Commercial Property 1088 Legal 3050 Condos/ 1089 Maintenance Townhouses 1090 Management 3060 Houses 1100 Manufacturing 3500 Investment Property 1110 Medical/General 3510 Land/Farms 1111 Medical/Dental 3520 Loans 1115 Medical/Nursing 3530 Lots for Sale 1116 Medical/Optical 3540 Manufactured 1119 Military Houses 1120 Miscellaneous 3550 Real Estate Agents 1125 Operations 3555 Real Estate for Sale 1130 Part-time 3560 Tobacco Allotment 1140 Professional 3570 Vacation/Resort 1145 Public Relations 3580 Wanted 1149 Real Estate 1150 Restaurant/Hotel SERVICES 4000 1160 Retail 4010 Accounting 1170 Sales 4020 Alterations/Sewing 1180 Teachers

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Appliance Repair Auto Repair Autos Cleaned Backhoe Service Basement Work Beauty/Barber Bldg. Contractors Burglar Alarm Care Sick/Elderly Carpentry Carpet Installation Carpet/Drapery Cleaning Child Care Cleaning Service/ Housecleaning Computer Programming Computer Repair Concrete & Brickwork Dozer & Loader

4520 Photography 4530 Plumbing 4540 Professional Service 4550 Remodeling 4560 Roof/Gutters 4570 Schools & Instructions 4580 Secretarial Services 4590 Septic Tank Service 4600 Services Misc. 4610 Special Services 4620 Stump Grinding 4630 Phone Sales/ Service 4640 Topsoil 4650 Towing 4660 Tree Work 4670 TV/Radio 4680 Typing 4690 Waterproofing 4700 Welding

Drain Work Driveway Repair Electrical Exterior Cleaning Fencing Fireplace Wood Fish Pond Work Floor Coverings Florists Furnace Service Furniture Repair Gardening Gutter Service Hair Care Products Hardwood Floors Hauling Heating/ Air Conditioning Home Improvements House Sitting Income Tax Landscaping/ Yardwork Lawn Care Legal Service Moving/Storage Musical/Repairs Nails/Tanning Nursing Painting/Papering Paving Pest Control Pet Sitting

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5010 Business Opportunities 5020 Insurance 5030 Miscellaneous 5040 Personal Loans

PETS/LIVESTOCK 6000 6010 6020 6030 6040 6050

Boarding/Stables Livestock Pets Pets n’ Free Service/Supplies

MERCHANDISE 7000 7010 7015 7020 7050 7060 7070 7080 7090 7100 7120 7130 7140 7160

Antiques Appliances Auctions Baby Items Bldg. Materials Camping/Outdoor Equipment Cellular Phones Clothing Collectibles Construction Equipment/ Building Supplies Electronic Equipment/ Computers Farm & Lawn Flowers/Plants

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Food/Beverage Fuel/Wood/Stoves Furniture Household Goods Jewelry/Furs/Luxury Livestock/Feed Corner Market Merchandise-Free Miscellaneous Musical Instruments Office Machines/ Furniture Sporting Equipment Storage Houses Surplus Equipment Swimming Pools Tickets Wanted to Buy Wanted to Swap

YARD/GARAGE SALE 8000 8015 Yard/Garage Sale

TRANSPORTATION 9000 9010 9020 9040 9050 9060 9110 9120 9130 9160 9170 9190 9210 9220 9240 9250 9260 9280 9300 9310

Airplanes All Terrain Vehicles Auto Parts Auto/Truck Service/ Repairs Autos for Sale Boats/Motors Classic/Antique Cars Foreign Motorcycle Service/ Repair Motorcycles New Car Dealers Recreation Vehicles Rental/Leasing Sport Utility Sports Trucks/Trailers Used Car Dealers Vans Wanted to Buy

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Personals

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Found

FOUND: 2 Dogs, 1 Spitz & 1 Schnauzer. Males, 1 Has collar. Found in front of Jimmy's Pizza, Main & Kivett, Sat 7/17 in the evening. Please call 336-472-1530

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Garage/Estate Sales

8/6, Friday Only! Yard Sale, Elementary Teacher of 32 Years letting go of her collection of: Books, Math Materials, Big Books, Containers, Book Racks & More. 7am-Until. 892 Pilot School Rd, Thomasville. Everything Must Go! 7am-Until both days. Sat 7/31 & Sun 8/1, 104 Wood Valley Ct, High Point, 27265 WeeRuns 33nd Semi-Annual Consignment Sale of kidsʼ fall & winter clothing (newborn to 16), toys, furn & equip. 7/31 (9am-5pm) & 8/1 (1-5pm) are discount days. Most items 1/2 price! Clearance hrs Sun, 8/1 (6-9:30pm). Discounts to 70%! 401 Manning St in downtown High Point. 889-5159. Cash, checks, credit cards. www.weeruns.com

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Instruction VACANCIESTHOMASVILLE CITY SCHOOL

The Assurance Group, Inc. in Thomasville, NC is currently hiring to fill positions in our state of the art call center. * Insurance products are sold over the phone using an electronic application process. * Leads provided daily * Benefits available * Recession proof industry! * Bilingual individuals proficient in Spanish and English areneeded to meet the needs of our Hispanic market * For a confidential interview call Heather Robbins at 1-800-750-1738 extension 2314

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Human Resource Associate

Bachelorʼs Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. Experience working in a highly matrixed organization. Please submit your resume to: Barbara.mcneill @adeccona.com Manicurist Station for rent in Salon on Eastchester Dr. Call 336-885-4035

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Medical/Dental

* Language Arts * Social Studies * Media Coordinator * Curriculum Facilitator

* Full Time Certified Nursing Assistants * 2nd Shift RN Supervisor

MPLOYMENT

Please apply in person at Britthaven of Davidson 706 Pineywood Rd, Thomasville AAE/EOE/Drug free Workplace Certified Professional Coding (CPC) & Hospital Billing & Coding I Classes are now registering. Visit www.mostnc.com or call 336-882-6678

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Administrative

Wanted: Administrative Assistant for High Point Community Against Violence, 30 hours per week. Please apply on line at hpcav.com. Read job description carefully and follow instructions completely

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Pay Rate Ranges: $8.00-$20.00/hr Welcome, Lexington, Linwood, Thomasville Apply online at www.temporaryresources.com or call TR Lexington office (336) 243-5249

General Help

SECURITY 2nd & 3rd SHIFT Now accepting applications for 2nd & 3rd shift security. CLEAN CRIMINAL RECORD AND DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED. CLEAN DRIVING RECORD AND VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED. Apply Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons Human Resources Office M-F 9:00am-4:00pm. Wanted Woman to look after Mother 3 days a week. 9am-12pm. Trinity Area. Back ground Check. Must be able to drive. Must love dogs. Light duties. Call 336-475-1605 between 5-7pm MAKE Extra $$ Sell Avon to family, friends & work 908-4002 Independent Rep.

Have no fear, we are still here! Bayada Nurses Lexington Location has moved: 200 South State Street, Suite 2 Lexington, NC 27292 336-236-1000 Bayada Nurses is hiring RNs, LPNs, and CNAs with at least 1 yr. exp. to work with our clients in Davidson County. Make your own schedule and work PT or FT. We have immediate day and night opening with both adult and pediatric clients. Bayada Nurses is proud to be The Home Care Employers of Choice. Bayada Nurses provides skilled and non-skilled services to adult and pediatric clients in Davidson County. If you are a patient currently receiving home care services that you are unhappy with, please give us a call. Let Bayada Nurses show you compassionate, excellent, and reliable home care. Adult services or employment inquires: 200 South State Street, Suite 2 Lexington, NC 27292 336-236-1000 Pediatric services or employment inquiries: 1605 Westbrook Plaza Drive, Suite 101 Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336-331-1000 www.bayada.com

We are currently interviewing experienced applicants with excellent work records for the following positions. *Buffer: Must have 3-5 years of experience buffing steel and aluminum furniture parts. *Machine Room: Must be experienced in setting-up and running various woodworking machines (drill press, router, boring machine, moulder, etc). Experience in frame building and sanding also required. *Metal Fabricator: Must have 3-5 years general metal fabricating experience to include welding, cutting and machining. We offer comptitive pay and benefits in an excellent, drug-free working environment. Qualified applicants should apply in person to: Davis Furniture Industries 2401 S. College Drive High Point, NC 27261

Must have: Great Communication & Organizational Skills

Teaching Positions for:

* Positions open until filled

1st, 2nd, 3rd & 12 hr shifts

Recruitment Experience Scheduling multiple calendars via Outlook, Producing Offer Letters, Working within an Applicant Tracking System, System Savvy overall (I-9's via E-verify, background checks via LexisNexis, etc)

Britthaven of Davidson has the following Positions available:

Apply on state web-site and designate Thomasville City Schools (www.ncpublicschools.org). E-mail Dr. Armstrong at armstrongb@tcs.k12.nc.us

Assemblers Window/Door Mfg Warehouse Workers Material Handlers Loaders/Unloaders Inspectors Cherry Pickers Packers CNC Lathe Programmer CNC Mill Programmer Machine Operators

An EEO/AA Employer

BAKERY PRODUCTION WORKERS NEEDED We need dependable and hardworking people for bakery production jobs in Jamestown, including machine operators and jobs in our Shipping Dept. Jobs available on all shifts. Salary range is $9.25 - $10.00 per hr., with potential for advancement. Please apply at Employment Security Commission at 919 Phillips Ave., Suite 107, High Point, NC 27262 (This is off of Westchester Drive, near the old Westchester Mall). Ask for POS application. No convicted felons allowed. Also, no violent or drug-related misdemeanors within the past 5 years. We perform pre-employment drug testing. Movie Extras to Stand in the Backgrounds for a major film. Earn up to $200 per day. Exp Not Req'd. 877-292-5034 United Furniture Industries Transportation, Inc. Dispatcher Responsibilities include: * Recruiting/hiring of drivers * Scheduling of trucks and drivers and backhauls * Assist drivers in problem resolution * Maintain communication with drivers * 2-4 Years experience as a Dispatcher in trucking industry * Computer literate * Transportation software experience a plus Applications taken Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applications taken Monday through Friday From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Apply at Guard Shack United Furniture Industries, Inc. 12 Hackney St. Lexington, NC 27292 Send resume to: hrdept@ unitedfurnitureindustries.com EEO

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Industrial Trade

Chemical Operator Specialty Chemical Manufacturer is in need of a Chemical Operator for its High Point facility. 3-5 years experience required along with a high school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver's license is required. Excellent benefits and compensation package. Please send resume to: Innospec Active Chemicals, 510 West Grimes Ave., High Point, NC 27260. No Phone Calls Please. PEARSON , manufacturer of high end custom uph furniture, needs Industrial Engineer w/ BS degree & min 3 yrs wrk exp. Apply on line www.furniture brands.com/careers EOE M/F/D/V Trinity Furniture has openings for the following positions: Upholstery Pattern Maker, and Sewer - double needle experience is a plus. 3-5 years of experience is required for both positions. Apply in person to: 6089 Kennedy Rd., Trinity. 472-6660, M-TH 8-4

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Construction Superintendent Immediate superintendent position available for a footings/foundations/tilt-up contractor. Must have layout experience. Requires some travel. Call (336) 451-0729. Experience Sewers needed, Immediately Part & Full Time Work. Working From Home available. Interviewing Friday & Monday, 10am-2pm. 225 Berkley St, High Point. Call for directions. 336-883-2680 Experienced Upholstery Cushion Sewers. Apply in person 4010 Cheyenne Dr, Archdale Industrial Park, 861-2060 Jack Cartwright Now Hiring Experienced Signle & Double Needle Sewers. Apply in person: 2014 Chestnut Ext.

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Class A CDL Driver for OTR, 99% No Touch Freight. Must be at least 23 yrs old. Min 2 yrs exp. Current Med Card. Ref's a must. Fax resume or app. to: 474-2305 or Call 336-906-2099 Leave Message Furniture Movers/Drivers, Experience Required Thomasville Call 336-476-5757

DAR/RAN FURNITURE INDUSTRIES Local Furniture Manufacturing Company is currently accepting applications in all areas of manufacturing due to the increase in production. Applicants will need to have the ability to read and interpret production tickets and be cross trained on different jobs such as Building, Sanding, Finishing and Packing. The persons will need to be trained in certain job positions. The company does Criminal Background Checks and Pre-Employment Drug testing. Applicant needs to have : High School Diploma, College Education a plus. Benefits include: Excellent Pay, Affordable Medical/Dental Insurance, Free Life Insurance, Vacation and Holiday Pay, 401K Plan, Profit Sharing. Apply at: 2403 Shore Street, High Point, NC 27263, or fax resume to: 336-434-3787

GTCC has the following Faculty Positions available: Full Time Faculty Position: Learning Assistance Center Coordinator Qualifications: Bachelorʼs Degree reqʼd, Masterʼs degree pref. Part Time Faculty Positions: Learning Assistance Center Coordinator (Time-Limited) Nursing Qualifications: Bachelorʼs Degree reqʼd, Masterʼs degree pref. For a GTCC application & additional information, Visit our website: www.gtcc.edu. Applicants must submit an unofficial transcript with application. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, GTCC is strongly committed to diversity & welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, particularly minorities and faculty under-represented in higher education. EOE

Referral Intake Nurse Specialist: FT RN for intake of referrals for hospice, home health and KidsPath. Qualified candidate will have knowledge of Medicare criteria for certified hospice and home health programs as well as private insurance guidelines for coverage. Candidate must be able to communicate well orally and in writing as well as work collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary team. The RN must be currently licensed with the NCBON and have one year of acute care experience. Hospice RN Case Manager: FT position for RN with a desire to provide end of life care to patients residing in the SNF and assisted living environment. One year of acute care experience required and SNF or hospice/home health experience a plus. Please submit letter of interest and resume to: HR Department, PO Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204.

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DRIVERS CDL A TEAMS & SINGLES OTR SIGN-ON BONUS FOR TEAMS Brand New 2010 Freightliners 4 Teams Needed in Greensboro, NC *Plenty of Miles, Earn More Money *Job Stability, Quality Home Time *Safety & Comfort Driving New Trucks *Health, Life, Dental Insurance *Paid Holidays & Vacation *Med & Rx Benefits 1 yr tractor-trailer exp., CDL - A Clean driving & criminal records req. 336-510-0936 KEYSTONE FREIGHT EOE M/F Drivers: CDL-A Drivers & Owner Operators * Company Drivers avg up to $1200/wk * Operators avg $3500/wk * Out & Back & System Lanes * Full Benefits *Plate & Insurance Program * Paid Orientation * Immediate Openings * Tank & Hazmat Endors & Willing to obtain TWIC req. Must have 1 year Tractor Trailer Exp. Call Cliff: 866-250-3387 www.Work4QC.com Owner Operators - Positions Open. New pay-$2000.00 sign on Bonus! New pay choice! South, East Coast Runs. Must have 2yrs exp, cdl Class A, Clean MVR. CSA2010 ready-Need 20 for new business! 800-525-5654, 336-972-6353, 36-978-1922

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Ofﬁce Help

Customer Service-Plastic Packaging Manufacturer Responsibilities to include all aspects of customer service including customer contact, order taking, order entry, shipping, invoicing, etc.. Must be computer literate, have excellent communication skills, must be attentive to detail, flexible, an excellent team player and must have appropriate sense of urgency for all aspects of the work assignment. Send resume to: Box 993, C/O High Point Enterprise, PO Box 1009, High Point, NC 27261. All replies will be held in strict confidence.

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Cats/Dogs/Pets

3 Beagles 2 males 1 female 8 mths 336-869-2638 AKC Male Maltese Puppy, Beautiful, Wormed, 1st Shots, $400/neg. Call 848-1204 AKC Registered Cocker Spaniel Puppies. 1 Black Female, 1 Black Male. Tails docked, de-wormed & 1st Shots. $300. Call 861-4022. Blue Pitt Bull Puppies, 3 Males, 1 Female, APBR Reg. $300 each. Call 336-688-9883 Boxer Puppies, 4 Males, 4 Females, Tails Docked, Dew Claws cut, Wormed, 1st Shots. DOB 6/18/10. $250 each. Call 336-442-9379 Cock-A-Poo Puppies, Buff Colored, 1st Shots, Wormed, Tails Docked. $300. Parents on Site. Call 336-991-8211 Free 5 Adult Pitt Bull Terriers. All Reg. Good Homes Only. Call 336-491-8749 Also Blues Free Puppies Lab Mix, to Good Homes Only. 4 Boys, 1Girl. Call 336-289-4333

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority will receive informal Bids for the South Perimeter Road Rehabilitation project, in the Stanley Frank Board Room at the Piedmont Triad International Airport, until Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 2:00 pm, at which time and place all Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after 2:00 pm on August 17, 2010 will not be accepted. This project consists of the removal and reconstruction of south perimeter road between the terminal apron and taxiway J1. Work includes but is not limited to: full depth pavement section removal, subgrade preparation, aggregate base course, underdrains, concrete aprons around existing drop inlets, concrete pavement, asphalt pavement, removal and replacement of existing signs, modifications to the existing gates and controls, and pavement marking. The concrete placement will be 300 feet in total length with 150 feet of this section on each side of the existing gate. Bid Security equal to 5% of the total Bid is required in the form of a cash deposit or a Bid Bond. Contract Security in the form of 100% Performance and Payment Bonds will be required. No Bid may be withdrawn after closing time for the receipt of Bids for a period of one hundred twenty (120) consecutive calendar days. A Pre-Bid Conference Meeting will be held at the Stanley Frank Board Room at the Piedmont Triad International Airport on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 10:00 am. The purpose of this meeting will be to familiarize the prospective bidders with the proposed project, and the surrounding construction program. The meeting will cover contract scope, Bid items, schedule requirements, and any questions from those in attendance. A representative of the Authority and the Engineer will be on hand to respond to questions from potential Bidders in attendance. Questions relating to the Contract and Contract Documents must be submitted in writing to the Engineer no later than 12:00 pm on Monday, August 9, 2010. Bidding documents will be available on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 and may be examined at the following locations: Piedmont Triad International Airport 6415 Bryan Boulevard Greensboro, North Carolina 27409 THE LPA GROUP of North Carolina 7031 Albert Pick Road, Suite 302 Greensboro, North Carolina 27409 336-393-0441 Bidding and Contract Documents may be purchased at THE LPA GROUP of North Carolina, 7031 Albert Pick Road, Suite 302, Greensboro, North Carolina 27409, 336-393-0441 upon payment of a fee of $125.00. Make checks payable to THE LPA GROUP of North Carolina. This fee will be refunded to bona fide Bidders. If contractors order multiple sets of plans and specifications, a refund will be given for one set of plans and specifications only. Certain mandatory federal requirements apply to this solicitation and will be made a part of any contract awarded including, without limitation: a. Presidents Executive Order No. 11246 as amended by 29 CFR Part 30 and 41 CFR Part 60. b. Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, 29 CFR Parts 1, 3, and 5. c. Copeland Act, 29 CFR Part 3. d. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. e. Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964. f. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises participation 49 CFR Part 26 will be required as described in Subpart D of Regulation 49 CFR Part 26, and all pertinent amendments. The DBE goals for this project are as follows: DBE 11.7% By submitting a bid under this solicitation, except for those items listed by the Bidder in a clearly identified attachment to the Bid, the Bidder certifies that steel and each manufactured product, is produced in the United States (as defined in the clause Buy American – Steel and Manufactured Products for Construction Contracts) and that components of unknown origin are considered to have been produced or manufactured outside the United States. Each Bidder must be properly licensed under Chapter 87, General Statutes of North Carolina (G.S. 87-15). Each Bidder shall certify, by submission of a proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency or the State of North Carolina. The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in or to reject any or all Bids and to award or refrain from awarding the Contract for the work, whichever is deemed to be in the Authorityʼs best interest. August 1, 2010

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Cats/Dogs/Pets

Free Kittens to Good Homes. 6-7 weeks old. Lots of Colors to choose from. Call 336-803-3386 Free Puppies To Good Homes. 8 weeks. Dewormed, Brown, White & Spots. Call 336-472-7111

EAL ESTATE FOR RENT

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Real Estate for Rent

RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL NEEDS Call CJP 884-4555

Free rescued Pekingese Approx 4 yrs old 336-472-7687

1 BEDROOM Chestnut Apts..................$295

Puppy Sale $200 Off: Bichon-Poo, Maltese, Maltipoo & Other Breeds Available. Call 336-498-7721

2 BEDROOMS 140A Kenilworth.............$385 316 Model Farm..............$450 517-C Sunny Ln.............$375 410 Meredith..................$250 226 Windley....................$350 652 Wesley.....................$295 807 Burgess...................$850 208 Grand.......................$495 3762 Pineview................$500 2415A Francis................$475 410B Meredith................$295 412B Meredith................$295 706 Kennedy..................$350 Scientific.........................$395 Woodside Apts................$450 300 Charles....................$450 1034 Pegram..................$450 315-C Kersey..................$365 1413 Bragg......................$395 204A Chestnut.................$360

Yorkshire AKC pup Beautiful little guy no shedding, shots, full of love 450.00 cash 431-9848 Yorkshire Terrier 1 female 9wks all shots AKC very small maybe 3 pounds at the most when grown $1000 Get what you pay for! 336-476-5026

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Pet Services

Dog Lot 6'x10'x6' $150 336-869-3630

ERCHANDISE

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Auction Sales BANK OWNED ONLINE HOME AUCTION

3110 N. Centennial St, High Point 4BR, 2.5 BA, 2134 SF Home AGENT: Carole Roberts Atkinson RE 336-623-9761 GO ONLINE NOW To Place Your Offer!!! www.OnlineBidNow.com Hudson & Marshall 1-866-539-4174 H&M REC1511 AU643

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2511 Whitefence.............$995 5610 Wellsley.................$1200 4 BEDROOMS

Computer

SCOOTERS Computers. We fix any problem. Low prices. 476-2042

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Lawn & Garden Equipment

2007 Murray Mower, 17hp, 42" Cut, $400. Call 475-0288

Furniture

Love Seat with Red, Blue, Tan & Green Stripes 3yrs old. Good Condition. Call 336-475-0461

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Wanted to Rent/ Buy/Trade

BUYING ANTIQUES Pottery, Glass, Old Stuff 239-7487 / 472-6910 Cash 4 riding mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted & scrap metal 882-4354 Good Used Camry or Saturn, Not over 100K miles. Call 336-431-2295 Top cash paid for any junk vehicle. T&S Auto 882-7989

Misc. Items for Sale

New In Crate Trane Gas Furnace, TUE040, A924K. Paid $800, Will Sell for $400. Call 336-431-1704 New Only 1, 8x12 Storage Bldg. Painted, Delivered & Set Up. $999. Call 336-870-0605 Nikon D40 Digital Camera Body Only. Inclds: Strap, Lens Cover, Lithium Batt/charger, USB cord, Instruction Book & Camera Bag. $250/ 869-3630 Tesoro Corquistador Metal Dector $185 call 336-869-6119

Unfurnished Apartments

T'ville 2BR/1.5BA Townhouse. Stove, refrig., & cable furn. No pets. No Section 8. $440 + dep. 475-2080. Thomasville, E. Guilford Apts. Nice 2BR/1BTH, $500/month, $500 dep, 12 mo Lease, No Pets. Section 8 Compliant. Call 336-474-0623

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Homes for Rent

2BR/1BA 1112 Richland St, $395 336-434-2004 1 Bedroom 217 Lindsay St.................$400 2 Bedrooms 709-B Chestnut St...........$350 713-A Scientific St...........$375 2405 Fala.........................$400 318 Monroe Pl.................$400 309 Windley St................$425 3117-B Bowers Ave........$435 920 E. Dayton.................$450 203 Brinkley Pl................$500 5928 G. Friendly Ave......$700 3 Bedrooms 302 Ridgecrest.................$500 1108 Adams St................$525 504 Blain St.....................$650 1427 Madison St.............$675 Call About Rent SpecialsFowler & Fowler 883-1333 www.fowler-fowler.com 1650 SF Archdale, 5367 Jennifer Ct., $550mo www.ces4.net/rentals/5367/ 1BR House, 306 Old Mill Rd. $375 month. Call 336-688-1194

3BR Remodeled Central H/A, Fenced Back, No Pets. $650. Call 882-9132 2BR, carpet, blinds, appli. gas heat, $500. mo. 883-4611 Leave mess.

Craven-Johnson Pollock 615 N. Hamilton St. 884-4555

3BR 609 Jeanette Ave. H.P. Cent. air/heat. $700/mo. Section 8 welcome. 887-0825.

1BR in law suite apt. 1100sq ft, walk in clst, lndry rm w/d, kit, dr, lr. Private entrance. Water, power, cable, internet included in rent $750. Call 336-434-4089

4BR/2BA, Section 8 approved. Central Air/Heating. 1433 Furlough St. Call 336-271-2847 A-1 ROOMS. Clean, close to stores, buses, A/C. No dep. 803-1970. Archdale, Lease Purchase, 3br, 2ba, dbl car garage, 6 yrs old, $1075. mo. Call 944-3113

1BR, Remodeled. Range & Refrigerator. Gas heat. $295 mo. Call Darlene Kinley Realty 887-2273

Archdale, Nice 2BR, $450 mo. Call 336-431-7716

2BR, 1BA avail. 2427 Francis St. Nice Area. $475/mo Call 336-833-6797

Down Stairs Apartment for rent. 3BR, 2BA, Nice Neighborhood. $700 month. Call 472-0310 or 491-9564.

2br, Apt, Archdale, 302 D. Goodman, Cent. A/C Heat, W/D hook up, Refrig/Stove $495/mth. 434-6236 2BR/1BA,. 700 Trotter St. Duplex, T-ville. Appl incld, Cent H/A. $475/mo+dep. 476-9220 3 ROOM APARTMENT partly furnished. 476-5530 431-3483 Clositers & Foxfire 1 1/2 mo free move in special 885-5556 HP, 2702 Ingram Rd. $445, AC, W/D Hook up, Call 336-688-8490 Nice 1BR Condo $460 Nice 2BRCondo $560 Convenient location Kitchen appls. furn. GILWOOD NORTH Call (336) 869-4212 1 & 2 BR, Appls, AC, Clean, Good Loc. $380-$450 431-9478 WE have section 8 approved apartments. Call day or night 625-0052.

Homes for Rent

3 BEDROOMS 1508 N Hamilton..............$425 1130 Bridges ...................$525 151 Hedgecock................$775 406 Summitt.....................$750 523 Guilford.....................$450 2346 Brentwood...............$550 1009 True Lane................$450 1015 True Lane................$450 100 Lawndale...................$450 121 Lawndale...................$645 3228 Wellingford..............$450 1609 Pershing..................$500

2 BEDROOMS 1208 Worth......................$350 1001 E. Kearns................$250 1419 Welborn..................$395 224-D Stratford................$375 511 E. Fairfield.................$398 2411 B Van Buren........... $325 515 E. Fairfield.................$398 1605 & 1613 Fowler.........$400 804 Winslow.....................$335 824-H Old Winston Rd.....$550 706-C Railroad.................$345 231 Crestwood.................$425 305-A Phillips...................$300 1101 Carter St.................$350 705-B Chestnut................$390 201-G Dorothy.................$375

1 BEDROOM 211 E. Kendall..................$345 620-19A N. Hamilton........$310 618-12A N. Hamilton........$298 320G Richardson.............$335 620-20B N. Hamilton........$375 1003 N. Main................... $305 900A Richland.................$220

SECTION 8 614 Everette....................$498 1106 Grace......................$425

2BR House. $400 month. Close to S. Main Walmart. No Pets Call 336-906-6612

2449 Cypress Ct..............$975 3705 Spanish Pk...........$1050

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0620

2 Br 2 Ba Home for rent 20x20 stg bld $600mo + dep Tville & Pilot Schl area. 336-870-0654

3 Bedroom-Very Clean $585-Rotary/Westchester area $545-Near Montlieu Ave Sec 8 ok, No dogs, 882-2030

1br Archdale $395 2BR Archdale $495 2BR Lassiter $425 Daycare $3200 L&J Prop 434-2736

QUICK CASH PAID FOR JUNK CARS & TRUCKS. 434-1589.

0563

3300 Colony Dr............$1100

0610

Electric Pole Saw Used Once $75 Call 336-869-3630

0533

3 BEDROOMS 3705 Spanish Peak........$1050 320 New St......................$295 405 Forrest......................$575 1124 Foust.......................$550 2500 Eight Oaks.............$725 2529 Eight Oaks.............$725 2200 Bolingbroke............$675 426 Habersham...............$495 1310 Boundary................$425 2603 Ty Cir......................$600 508 C Lake......................$585 125 Thomas....................$625 127 Thomas....................$625 2915 Central Av...............$475 617 W Lexington............$600 807 Newell......................$585 804 Brentwood................$400 806 Brentwood.................$400

0610

For rent 705 E. Commerce St. 8 rooms, 2 baths. $500 monthly. Sec Deposit. Call 336-991-6811 or 889-2642 New Carpet and Paint. 3 BR, 2 Bath. Hwy. 109 & 64 area. $475 month. Call 431-7716. 1124 Wayside-3BR 210 Edgeworth-1BR 883-9602 SE High Point, Near I-85, 3BR/1BA Brick Ranch. See at FredRents.webs.com Spacious 2BR, 1BA, W/D Hook upsMove in Specials. Call 803-1314 FOR RENT 1503 Brentwood St. 4 room house. 2BR Reasonable rent $365/mo. Henry Shavitz Realty 882-8111 Tville, Hasty/Ledford Schl 3BR/2BA House. No Pets. $700/mo. 475-7323/442-7654

ARCHITECTURAL/BUILDERS HARDWARE SALES Leading supplier of furniture/architectural hardware has an immediate opening for a Technical Sales Specialist at its Archdale location. Successful candidate will have extensive experience in the Builder’s Hardware industry in a sales or support position. Engineering education, technical training with relevant certification is preferred. Position requires close cooperation with internal and external customers and providing a high level of service, including preparing Quotes and Orders, reading and understanding architectural drawings and expert knowledge of builder’s hardware. Experience with configured products a plus. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned inside sales professional. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Send Qualifications to: Hafele America Co. P O Box 4000 3901 Cheyenne Drive Archdale, NC 27263 Attn: Personnel Manager recruiter@hafeleamericas.com E.O.E. Pre-employment drug screening

4 BEDROOMS 809 Doak.........................$775 507 Prospect....................$500 3 BEDROOMS 1209 N. Rotary...............$1100 3603 Grindstaff..............$1195 2457 Ingleside................$1050 1312 Granada..................$895 202 James Crossing........$795 1420 Bragg Ave..............$750 2709 Reginald..................$700 1122 Nathan Hunt...........$695 112 Hedgecock................$675 2713 Ernest St.................$675 2109 Friends....................$649 222 Montlieu....................$625 1700-F N.Hamilton...........$625 813 Magnolia...................$595 1205 Fifth.........................$595 726 Bridges......................$575 1020 South.......................$550 2507 Dallas......................$550 2208-A Gable Way...........$550 507 Hedrick......................$525 601 Willoubar...................$525 324 Louise.......................$525 637 Wesley......................$525 409 N Centennial............$500 1016 Grant.......................$475 919 Old Winston..............$525 101 Chase.......................$500 1220-A Kimery.................$500 2219 N. Centennial..........$495 609 Radford.....................$495 127 Pinecrest..................$500 836 Cummins..................$450 913 Grant........................$450 502 Everett......................$450 410 Vail...........................$425 328 Walker......................$425 322 Walker......................$425 914 Putnam.....................$399 1303-B E Green...............$395

0625

Condominiums for Rent

312 Ardale Dr, Spacious Townhomes For Rent, 2BR/2BA or 2BA/2.5BA. $550 month, No Pets. Call Ray 336-988-6853

0635

Rooms for Rent

A Better Room 4U HP within walking distance of stores, buses. 886-3210/ 883-2996 AFFORDABLE Rooms for rent. Call 336-491-2997 LOW Weekly Rates - a/c, phone, HBO, eff. Travel Inn Express, HP 883-6101 no sec. dep. Private extra nice. Quiet. No alochol/drugs 108 Oakwood 887-2147 ROOMS 109 Oakwood St 336-688-3923 Rooms For Rent 12 Cox Ave. $75-$95/wk. Cable incld. 688-1773 / 996-4649 Rooms, $100- up. Also 1br Apt. No Alcohol/Drugs. 887-2033

0640

Misc for Rent

Mobile Homes & Lots Auman Mobile Home Pk 3910 N. Main 883-3910 4 BEDROOMS 101 Havenwood.............$1300 3 BEDROOMS 317 Washboard................$950 330 W. Presnell................$790 1506 Chelsea Sq.............$850 405 Moore........................$640 1806 King.........................$600 1704 Azel.........................$600 2206 B Chambers...........$600 603 Denny.......................$600 524 Player.......................$565 1014 Grace......................$575 281 Dorothy.....................$550 116 Dorothy.....................$550 1414 Madison..................$525 1439 Madison..................$495 920 Forest.......................$450 326 Pickett......................$450 1711 Edmondson............$350 2 BEDROOMS 1100 Westbrook..............$650 1102 Westbrook..............$615 524 Player.......................$595 6712 Jewel......................$550 500 Forrest.....................$510 931 Marlboro..................$500 285 Dorothy...................$500 532 Roy............................$495 112 A Marshall................$450 1037 Old Thomasville....$450 410 Friddle......................$435 10721 N Main..................$425 500 Lake.........................$425 1303 W. Green...............$410 600 Willowbar..................$400 304-A Kersey...................$395 412 N. Centennial............$385 1418 Johnson.................$375 1429 E Commerce..........$375 802 Barbee.....................$350 215-B & DColonial...........$350 417 B White Oak..............$350 1223 Franklin...................$295 1 BEDROOMS 313 B Kersey..................$340 203 Baker.......................$325 205 A Taylor....................$285 909 A Park.....................$250 KINLEY REALTY 336-434-4146

0655

Roommate Wanted

Room to Rent Upstairs utilities incl. $300 mo. Women only. Safe place. 848-4032

0665 Vacation Property 2 BEDROOM 495 Ansley Way..............$750 1720 Beaucrest...............$675 1111 N. Hamilton.............$595 1112 Trinity Rd................$550 1540 Beaucrest...............$525 101 #13 Oxford..............$525 903 Skeet Club...............$500 204 Prospect..................$500 808 Virginia....................$495 120 Kendall....................$475 1610 Brentwood............$475 905 Old Tville Rd............$450 509 North.........................$450 1101 Pegram..................$450 215 Friendly....................$450 1198 Day........................$450 205-D Tyson Ct..............$425 700-B Chandler..............$425 1501-B Carolina..............$425 324 Walker....................$400 2306 Palmer..................$400 611 Paramount.............$400 305 Barker......................$400 713-B Chandler.............$399 204 Hoskins..................$395 622-B Hendrix..............$395 1704 Whitehall..............$385 129 Pinecrest...............$385 609-A Memorial Pk........$375 601-B Everett.................$375 2306-A Little..................$375 501 Richardson..............$375 1227 Redding.................$350 1709-B W. Rotary..........$350 311-B Chestnut...............$350 1516-B Oneka.................$350 309-B Griffin...................$335 815 Worth.......................$325 12109 Trinity Rd. S.........$325 4703 Alford......................$325 301 Park..........................$300 313-B Barker...................$300 1116-B Grace...................$295 1715-A Leonard...............$285 1515 Olivia......................$280 1700 A & B Brockett........$275

1 BEDROOM 1123-C Adams...............$450 620-A Scientific..............$375 508 Jeanette..................$375 1119-A English...............$350 910 Proctor.....................$325 305 E. Guilford................$275 309-B Chestnut...............$275 502-B Coltrane................$270 1317-A Tipton..................$235 CONRAD REALTORS 512 N. Hamilton 885-4111

MB Condo, 2BR, 2BA, Pool, Oceanview, $700. Wk 869-8668 Myrtle Beach Condo. 2BR/2BA, Beach Front, EC. 887-4000

0670

Business Places/ Offices

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

106 W. KIVETT Showroom space. Approx. 1750 SF just off Main.......................... $985 788 A N. MAIN Approx. 1500 SF, gas heat, central air, several compartments........ $950 614 N. HAMILTON Ideal for beauty or nail salon. Heat, water, hot water, central AC $685 652 N. MAIN showroom, approx. 5000 SF...............$5000 307 E ARCHDALE RD. Office space, approx 1000 SF, gas heat, central air.............. $525 120-122 W. BROAD Approx 560 SF Gas ht., air, brick, paved street across from railroad station.................... $596 116 W. BROAD 280 SF.. $298

0670

Business Places/ Offices

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, RESIDENTIAL NEEDS Call CJP 884-4555 2516 W'chester.............1130sf 1311 Johnson...............2500sf 1701-B N Main..............1250sf 110 Scott.................. ....355sf 110 Scott..... Individual Office 409E Fairfield.................500sf 1638 W'chester............1000sf 615-B N. Hamilton..........658sf 603C E'chester..............1200sf 124 Church...................1595sf 1321 W. Fairfield............660sf 1001 Phillips..............1-2000sf 1321 W Fairfield...........1356sf 724 English...................1200sf 131 W Parris...........406-795sf T'ville1672 sf.................Office 1638 W'chester..............Dental 108E Kivett..........2784-5568sf 1903 E Green....................Lot 900 W. Fairfield.................Lot 333 S. Wrenn................8008sf WAREHOUSE 2507 Surrett..............10,080sf 1820 Blandwood..........5400sf 1200 Dorris....................8232sf 320 Ennis.....................7840sf 2136 Brevard.............43,277sf 651 Ward...................38,397sf 2415 English Rd..........21485sf 1200 Corporation..........3000sf 2330 English.................9874sf 521 S Hamilton............4875sf 920 W Fairfield..........28000sf 3204E Kivett........2750-5000sf 1006 Market Ctr........20000sf 2112 S. Elm..............30,000sf 3214 E Kivett................2250sf 1914 Allegany.............6000 sf 1945 W Green........35,300+sf 1207 Textile........3500-7000sf 1323 Dorris...................8880sf 1937 W Green............26447sf 2815 Earlham.............15650sf 255 Swathmore..........93000sf SHOWROOM 207 W. High .................2500sf 422 N Hamilton.............7237sf 404 N Wrenn................6000sf 135 S. Hamilton..........30000sf 100N Centennial.........13000sf Craven-Johnson-Pollock 615 N. Hamilton St. 884-4555 www.cjprealtors.com 1100 sf Retail $600 10,000 sqft $1600 T-ville 336-362-2119

0675

Mobile Homes for Rent

2 & 3 BR MH $450 mo, Will Consider Weekly + dep. , 841-8071 / 687-0449 2BR, Large Yard, Glenola Area. Storage Bldg. NO Pets! Call 431-9665 or 689-1401. 3BR, MH for Rent, Private lot. Burton Rd, Thomasville $420/mo + $420/dep. Call 336-472-2061 2 bdrs available, Silver Valley/Tville area, Sm. Pets only. $325-$385/mo. No Dep. with proof of income. Police Report Req'd., Call 239-3657 Mobile Home for rent Archdale & Thomasville area. Weekly or monthly. Call 883-8650

EAL ESTATE FOR SALE

0710

Homes for Sale

606 Martha Place. 3bed 1 bath investment home. Tax value $48,600 sales price $34,900. David Wilson CJP Realtors 847-3690 77 acres of mountain woodland, $125,000. 336-449-4852 Thomasville 3BR. Just renovated. Will finance for the right Buyer. $74,900. Call 704-807-4717

0747

Manufactured Homes for Sale

2 & 3 BR homes Sophia, Randleman & Elon plus Handyman Homes Fix it and it's yours! Sophia & Randleman 336-799-4199 Elon 336-449-3090

0754 Commercial/Office 1,000 sq. ft retail space near new 85. Reasonable rent & terms. Phone day or night 336-625-6076. 70,000 ft. former Braxton Culler bldg. Well located. Reasonable rent. Call day or night. 336-625-6076 Almost new 10,000 sq ft bldg on Baker Road, plenty of parking. Call day or night 336-625-6076

Office 615 W English 4300 sf. Industrial 641 McWay Dr, 2500 sf. Fowler & Fowler 883-1333 8000 SF Manuf $1800 168 SF Office $250 600 SF Wrhs $200 T-ville 336-561-6631 900+ SF Business Space Available. Hwy 62, Thomasville. $595/mo + dep. Call 442-4467 For Sale, Lease. Ideal for retail or car lot. Downtown Main St., T'ville. Call or stop by Gordon's Furniture 472-7066 1000 SF retail space close to new 85. $595/month. Call day or night 336-625-6076

Houses $295-$495 in High Point Area. Phone day or night 336-625-6076 1800 Sq. Ft. Davidson County Conrad Realtors 336-885-4111

0760

Business Properties

Building & 16 acres of land. Martin Luther King Dr., T'ville. City utilities. Call or stop by Gordon's Furniture 472-7066.

0793

Monuments/ Cemeteries

1 Plot at Holly Hill Cemetery in the Front Sec. Will Sell Cheap! 336-491-9564 or 472-0310 2 Plots Floral Garden Veterans Sec. For $3400. Janet at Floral Can shoe the location. If interested Call 1-828-658-3323

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0860

Vans for Sale

2 Plots Floral Gardens, Section T, Garden of Time. $6400. Call 336-885-6534

Large Comm. Van, '95 Dodge Van 2500, new motor & trans., 883-1849 $3000 neg

4 Plots Floral Garden, Sec KK for $7000 Janet at Floral Can shoe the location. If interested Call 1-828-658-3323

0864

Pickup Trucks for Sale

05 Chev. Suburban, Loaded, Leather, DVD, Onstar. $19,000. 884-8737 / 882-2293

06 Chev. Silverado, 2500 HD Crew, Loaded, Lthr, DVD. Onstar, Heated Seats, Long bed. $2200. 884-8737 / 882-2293

0804

1984 GMC Caballero, 93K miles. Very Good condition. Runs Good. $5000 obo. Call 336-841-1525

RANSPORTATION

Boats for Sale

1990 Ranger, 361V Johnson, 150hp GT Loaded/Exc Cond $7,000, 431-5517

0820 Campers/Trailers 06 Fifth Wheel Cardinal. 30' w/2 Slideouts. Immaculate. $28,000 neg. 336-474-0340

0824

Motor Homes

'01 Damon motorhome. 2 slides, 2 ACs, 10k, loaded. 36ft. Very good cond., $52,000. Back-up camera. 431-9891

0832

Motorcycles

00 Harley Davidson Fatboy, 1,900 miles, extras, Must See!. $11,000. 884-8737 / 882-2293 Motorcycle - Honda Shadow Ace. VT1100C2. 2495 miles. Mint Condition, Must See! $3,995 Firm. Call 476-3729

0856

Sport Utility Vehicles

95 Toyota 4-Runner, 145K miles, Exc Cond. $5,200. Call 336-687-8204

2003 Chevrolet S-10, 6 Cylinder. 85,000mi. 1 owner. EC. $6500 Call 884-5408 95 Dodge 1500 Larame P/U. 132K. Very Nice Red Truck. $4300. Call 336-431-6964

0868

Cars for Sale

03 Cadillac STS, Silver w/Gray Int. Excellent Condition. 71,500 miles. $10,500. Call 336-687-6408 03 Taraus, 90K, Excellent Condition. $2,900 Call 431-6020 or 847-4635 04 Malibu Classic, Auto, Cold Air, 80K, Very Nice. $3500. Call 431-6020 or 847-4635 2005 Ford Focus FX4, SE. 28-34 mpg. 73K miles. $6800 obo. Call 336-442-9283 2007 Impala, 68K miles. Serviced & Very Clean. $9900. Call 336-869-9417 96 Monte Carlo. 50,000 mi. Very Nice. $2700. Call 431-6020 or 847-4635 98 Lincoln Cont Mark VIII Black, Loaded, Very Nice. $4,295 obo. 336-906-3770

0868

Cars for Sale

99 Mazda Protege, VGC. $2900. 91 Mazda Miata, VGC. $3200. Call 336-687-1172 AT Quality Motors you can buy regardless. Good or bad credit. 475-2338 Saturn L-300 '01. V6 all power, extra clean. Low miles. $3500 Call 336-495-9636 or 336-301-6673

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1812 Brunswick Ct. Chestnut Oaks High Point, NC TOWNHOUSE One Level w/front porch 1760 SQ Ft, 2 BR w/ walk-in closets 2 BA, Laundry RM, All Appliances, Eat-In Kitchen w/ lots of cabinets, Large Dining & Family RM w/ Fireplace & Built-In Storage & Bookcases, Private 2 Car Garage w/storage RM, Large Deck $154,900.

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Kathryn Jasperse Owner

Kathryn Jasperse, owner of Artichoke in Thomasville, is proud of the team she has assembled to bring a full service interior design firm to the area. With more than 100 years of combined experience, Kathryn, along with Gregory Louya, Interior Designer; Michael Morris, Visual Merchandiser and Kate Manger, Public Relations offers full serr vice interior design with in-home consultations. Interior Design is a creative, forward industry that is based on tradition but stays completely modern by the input of industry professionals. Kathryn is confident she has assembled a top-notch team of professionals to transform any house into a “custom designed dream home”. Options for window treatments include such impressive brands as Hunter Douglas, Skandia and P. Chrisley International. And of course they offer in-home consultations. To further enhance the customer service aspect they provide free deliver on all furniture purchases within a 100-mile radius of Artichoke. Featuring a To-The-Trade Showroom representing Frederick Stevens, an ASID Industry Partner, their furniture pieces are solid wood, eco-friendly and manufactured in Greensboro, NC. They also carry a great inventory of upscale and nicely priced accessories, with new merchandise added weekly. Offering residential, commercial and showroom design, they are also a resource for leasing of accessories and props, staging spec homes and an unlimited resource for access to the finest products available for the home and work environment.

Visit Artichoke at 26 West Main Street in Thomasville or you can reach them by phone at (336) 259-9907.

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MEET MEET MEET MEET Jennifer Smith Christina Miles Gail Cauble Gurley Helen Harris

Owner off Cottage Garden Publishing

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Helen Harris, who owns her own Licensed Avon Beauty Center, tells her husband that she has every woman’s dream job – she gets to test and use a variety of cosmetic and beauty products, she has access to a whole inventory of wonderful smelling fragrances, and best of all, she gets to talk to her clients all day if she chooses without any worry of repercussions. Her venture started when she was attending College at DCCC and blossomed into a full blown business opportunity, one that she finds very fulfilling and rewarding. Helen says, “When customers come into my store, I want them to feel a warm and friendly atmosphere, but most of all, I want them to feel welcomed.” She goes on to say, “Our products are very comparable to those such as Clinique, Merle Norman, Mary Kay, and others that you would find at K-Mart or Wal-Mart, but ours are at a much more affordable price.” Helen’s Avon Beauty Center offers a registry for birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries. She also offers customized gift bags for those last minute gifts someone might need. In celebration of her 2-Year Anniversary on July 31, Helen is hosting an anniversary sale. Everything in the store is 20% off! She would love for you to stop in and visit the Avon Beauty Centerr at 400 Randolph Street, Ste. 3 in Thomasville or visit her on-line from the convenience of your own home at www.youravon. com/helenharris. Her phone number is (336) 476-5100

Catherine “Katie” Holbert loves fashion . and she believes that good fashion starts with a great hair do. That’s what prompted Katie to pursue a career in cosmetology. And her choice has proven to be a good one, not only for Katie but for the many clients who benefit from her passion and talent. Working out of Evolve Salon at 1220 Eastchester Drive in High Point, Katie offers cuts for the entire family as well as color services and waxing. When asked about her position as a stylist, she said, “I have such high energy I need to stay busy and I love meeting a variety of people. After more than 8 years of working as a stylist you realize each customer is different and unique - I love helping them find the style that complements their best features.” She believes the things that set her service apart include individual personalized service offered in a small, family friendly salon. She’s quick to point out that their prices are also competitive. In addition to cuts and styles, Katie offers Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy, an all natural treatment that smoothes damaged, over processed or curly hair. The treatment lasts for up to 6 months. Stop in and ask about the benefits and special pricing on Keratin Treatments. Currently she is offering 15% off color services and $5.00 off haircuts to new clients. While Katie stays busy with her regular customers, she is always happy to welcome a new client, realizing the importance of finding a stylist that you can trust. To find out more or to schedule an appointment call Katie at ((336)) 884-7354.

Barbara, owner of Messiah Too!! Catering came by the business naturally. Taught to cook at the tender age of 13 by her Mother, she was inspired to take her love for cooking and years of experience to a whole new dimension, opening her own restaurant 10 years ago. In addition to 43 years of cooking experience, Barbara has 3 years of education in food service management and culinary technology. Messiah Too!! Is a full service restaurant and banquet hall facility offering professional all-occasion food service and event planning. Barbara says, At Messiah, Too!! we know what customer service means and we work diligently to provide a ﬁrst class restaurant and food service facility for our customers. I love meeting our customers and making sure they get quality food and excellent service second to none! “Customer satisfaction is always our top priority!” Beginning August 4, 2010 Messiah Too!! will be open for lunch every Wednesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They also offer special rates for churches and non-proﬁt groups. Located at 101-0 and 102-B Bonnie Place in Archdale, Messiah Too!! offers a wonderful dining experience and can accommodate any size event for catering. Call Barbara for more information or to schedule your catering event at (336) 885-1838 or visit on line at BARBARAGREEN@FACEBOOK.COM.

Gail Cauble Gurley, owner of Cottage Garden Publishing, has exchanged her career as a probation/parole officer with the state of North Carolina for a passion that is near and dear to her heart. After winning a national short story writing contest and retiring from her career she decided to take her hobby of writing to a more serious level. She says it brings her much joy when readers say they are touched by her writing. In describing her work Gail says, “Reading is a wonderful way to relax and relieve stress. My work is gentle and soothing without violence or anything that would offend a reader.” She says her writing is not about making a huge profit, but rather in reaching as many people as possible with her work and message. She believes, “Reading has become an endangered species as we demand more and more immediate gratification by watching a video or looking for books online that we don’t have to touch. Reading should be a tactile experience as well as visual with the ability to touch and smell the pages not only while reading them but after placing the book on a shelf. Books are friends that can give great joy and companionship and should be treated with deep respect and honor, just as any respected and honored friend.” With three books currently in print, her latest work is due to debut August 1. It is an editing of the cookbook she grew up with in Rowan County, produced by the church she grew up in. It is a wonderful sharing of recipes that reflect a kinder, gentler time in our world. It is a gift of nostalgia that will give peace to the cooks who use it. Cost is $7.00 and is available at Romantic Treasures in Jamestown; Queen B in Archdale, Carolina Lily in Salisbury or it can be purchased by e-mailing Gail at gailgurley@northstate.net g g y .

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MEET MEET Kendra Koontz Wendy Farmer Owner

Kendra Koontz, owner of Rushed Refunds in Lexington, has been preparing taxes for more than 20 years, a skill that she perfected while working under the skilled and watchful eye of her Mother. Fresh out of school, she went to work for Xpress Refunds in Thomasville which is owned by Carroll Gray, Kendra’s Mother. She had started the business in 1991 and has since grown to multiple locations. Kendra worked diligently, learning all she could about the business, and in 2007 she decided to spread her wings, opening her own business, Rushed Refunds, in another community of course, to see if success would follow her as it had her Mother. In the three years she has owned the business she has found her own success and proven her business acumen with satisﬁed customers helping to spread the word. In addition to tax preparation, Kendra does electronic ﬁling, direct deposit and 24-Hour Tax Refund Loans. “And for those who want a really quick return,” she states, I can offer refunds in minutes for a lot less than the big name chains, sometimes saving the client literally hundreds of dollars.” Kendra’s secret to success is in her customer service. She says, “I will never treat my clients as a number as do some places; I just look at each individual’s taxes as if they are my own and then do them at a fair price.”

& Tina Grifﬁn Owners

Wendy and Tina’s mission in life could be equated to the Apostle Paul who said, “For me to live is Christ” They have taken their faith and purpose in life to serving the community, opening IDA Christian Books & Gifts in January of this year. When asked what prompted them to open their business they said, “This area has been without a Bible book store for years. The Lord just opened the door for us to do something about that.” They said, “Our mission at IDA Christian Books & Gifts is to point the lost to Jesus and equip the saved to grow in the Grace and knowledge of the Lord. We strive to be a welcoming environment for believers and seekers alike. We purpose to represent Christ to all who enter and point everyone toward Him!” With a mission to serve Christ and represent him to the community, Wendy and Tina Griffin offer a wide variety of Christian based books and products including fiction, non-fiction, gift items, church supplies, CD’s, and the new Clear Play DVD Players, a family friendly DVD player that filters violence, inappropriate language, and enables your family to enjoy all of the great Hollywood movies you’ve always wanted to watch without all of the junk that you didn’t want to see or hear! Current offerings include Back-to-School items such as notebooks and faith based decorations. They also have a new line of graphic T’s in a variety of designs. And of course, new merchandise will be arriving soon for Fall as well as their Christmas line. The opening of IDA Christian Books & Gifts has made shopping for Christian merchandise convenient for Archdale and the sur-r rounding area.

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MEET Tomi Watson Owner Capitol Medals Tomi took over ownership of Capitol Medals in April of ‘07 after spending 20 years in the print industry in Customer Service Mgmt. Tomi took on the challenge of business ownership because she enjoys the act of “making someone’s day” with the creation of an engraved plate or a large corporate order of Awards and plaques. Another reason Tomi left corporate life was because she could bring Jewel - her Westie - with her to work. Jewel has been a valuable asset to the co. and acts as the PR Director. Since starting out, Tomi has established a business philoophy of providing a quality product, outstanding customer service and “doing what I say I’m going to do!” Need an award, plaque, engraving or just looking for that special unique gift, Tomi welcomes you to stop in at Capitol Medals, High Point’s greatest kept secret.

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Christina Miles, customer service representative at Gordon’s Furniture in Thomasville, enjoys working with people and it shows in her enthusiastic approach to serving customers. According to Christina, “I especially like assisting our customers in their choice of home furniture products. Our entire staff works hard to make the customer feel welcome and we truly enjoy helping them ﬁnd the perfect selection to complement their home and lifestyle.” Christina has an extensive tenure with Gordon’s Furniture and she knows her customers by name. Unlike at larger, chain furniture stores, you will get a warm feeling when you shop with Christina at Gordon’s because she truly cares about you and serving your particular needs. The fact that Gordon’s carries a great line of high quality furniture at affordable prices makes her job a lot easier. And Christina’s expertise goes beyond customer service - she knows furniture and she can help the customer determine which features are important to their speciﬁc needs. Christina is just one of the many friendly faces that will greet you at Gordon’s Furniture. Located at 805 Randolph Street in Thomasville, Gordon’s has been serving area folks since 1955. If you are in the market for a house full of furniture or just one special piece, be sure to stop in and see Christina. She will turn your furniture shopping into a delightful experience and most likely have just what you are looking for!

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MEET MEET MEET Reanza Murray Staci Clement Kristina Fuller Interior Designer

Owner of Encore! Consignment Boutique

Reanza Murray, Interior Designer, has a unique talent and it shows in her handiwork! Owner and President of Designer’s Attic of NC, Inc., she has been creating customized home interiors for 15 years, making good use of the Art & Design classes she majored in at college. She has been serving Kernersville for more than 5 years with her exceptional ability to transform an ordinary living space into an amazing experience that reﬂects the homeowner’s personality. Her goal is to work within each client’s vision and budget to create a home environment that says “Ahh”! Every design is unique, never a cookie-cutter approach, and Reanza strives to keep the process stressfree, on budget and completed on time! She says, “I listen to the client and try to deliver their needs, no matter what their budget. There is always product available that everyone can love!” If you are looking for a home makeover before the holidays now is a good time. Designer’s Attic is featuring Christmas in July with 20% off in-stock merchandise and 30% off all fabric. You can visit the shop at 113 North Main Street in Kernersville or visit them on-line at www.designersatticonline.com. You can also reach her by phone at (336) 993-3830 or designersattic@aol.com.

Staci Clement, owner and operator of Encore! Consignment Boutique has taken her passion for looking like a ‘Million Bucks’ (on a budget, of course) to a whole new level. She understands that women want to look great so she is offering them the opportunity to look great on a budget! Staci has owned and operated Encore! Consignment Boutique for the last 4 years, specializing in women’s clothing, shoes, purses and jewelry. Located at 702 West Main Street, Suite C in Jamestown, Staci says her Boutique is…”all about offering women a place to shop for fashionable clothing and accessories at a price that makes them feel good.” And she says, “We have a lot of fun! If you want to look like a million bucks on a tight budget, Encore! is your place!” Staci says they are always looking for up-to-date clothing that is in good shape and dry cleaned. Their summer sale is currently in progress so you can save even more! Encore! Consignment Boutique is unique and promises a rewarding shopping experience – one that will have you coming back time and again and bringing all your friends!

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Jennifer, Customer Service Representative at Gordon’s Furniture, is somewhat new to the business but you would never know from the courteous, professional way she serves customers. Jennifer says, “I love working with the public and helping people. I love to see the satisfaction that comes over them when they find what they are looking for - that makes me happy!” Jennifer has been with Gordon’s since February of this year but she has been in customer service for much longer. She brings her years of experience in serving customers to her clients, building on Gordon’s reputation for quality customer care since 1955. Jennifer likes the fact that Gordon’s carries such highquality lines, like Donald Trump and mattresses by Serta®. She says, “Our products are American made and will hold up for years to come. A fine furniture purchase should become a family heirloom, passed on from generation to generation, and that is the kind of high quality we offer.” Courteous, knowledgeable service and a friendly smile is what you can expect when you shop with Jennifer at Gordon’s Furniture. Make your first stop Gordon’s and you won’t have to go anywhere else.

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Executive Cheff & Owner at The Bistro

Kristina Fuller, executive chef and part owner of The Bistro found her love for good food and cooking in her family roots. She says “Growing up we had a loving family, and we would take every opportunity to surround ourselves with one another, gathering in the kitchen over good food and good conversation.” Since opening The Bistro in October of 2008 they have built their business and reputation on the same principal, serving exceptional food with great service in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Kristina says “We offer a casual dining experience paired with high quality food. We specialize in a reﬁned southern Creole style cuisine.” The Bistro offers an intimate restaurant ambiance perfect for any occasion. Of the service, Kristina is quick to add, “We make sure that each dish is perfect and each and every guest gets the special care and attention they deserve. We also take time to develop relationships with our guests and we consider them to be family.” Kristina says in a fast-paced, fast-food world, “We have lost the meaning of dining! We want folks to come out and relax and enjoy a true dining experience. Featuring more than 20 wines by the glass, we have half price wine on Wednesdays and on Thursday ﬁve dollar house martinis.” Offering individualized catering to accommodate special events they also offer dining space for private functions. Special dietary needs and requests are also optional. Located at 5710-M High Point Road in Greensboro you can reach them by phone at (336) 294-4610 or visit them on the web at www.Thebistroatadamsfarm.com.

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Panthers seek leaders Elsewhere...

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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) – Chris Gamble feels old at 27. Jordan Gross was struck by all the new faces in the stretching lines at practice. And Jeff King knows the few veterans remaining must take on much larger roles. After an offseason roster purge, the Carolina Panthers are left with the third youngest roster in the NFL and an urgent need at training camp to fill a leadership vacuum. “This game is a young man’s game,” coach John Fox said Saturday. “There’s transition, there’s change every season. With both free agency and the draft, there’s going to be change. We kind of just hit it that way this year.” Did they ever. In an effort to begin a youth movement and shed payroll ahead of possible labor unrest next year, the Panthers rid their roster of starters Jake Delhomme (35 years old), Muhsin Muhammad (37), Brad Hoover (33), Keydrick Vincent (32), Julius Pep-

pers (30), Damione Lewis (32), Maake Kemoeatu (31), Na’il Diggs (32) and Chris Harris (27). “Me and Travelle (Wharton) are like the only guys from my (2004 draft) class that are still here,” said Gamble, a starting cornerback. “I feel kind of old.” On this roster, he is. According to STATS LLC, the average age of Carolina’s 80-man unit is 25 years, seven days. Only San Diego (24 years, 195 days) and Green Bay (24-274) are younger. “Even in team stretch line and team takeoff and all that, you look to your left and right and definitely some familiar faces are gone,” said Gross, the starting left tackle. “But it’s good, there’s more energy.” And numerous questions for a team that went 8-8 a year ago. Matt Moore’s eight career starts are eight more than the other three quarterbacks on the roster combined. Untested fullback Tony Fiammetta must replace the veteran Hoover. A rookie could start in Muhammad’s old spot at receiver. The defensive line will have three new starters, and there’s shuffling at linebacker and safety.

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Prosecutors have dropped a drug charge against a North Carolina linebacker after he entered a deferred prosecution agreement. Stanly County prosecutor John Phillips told The Charlotte Observer on Friday that Quan Sturdivant will be required to complete 24 hours of community service and have a substance abuse assessment. His case was dismissed last week.

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orth Carolina State linebacker Nate Irving now possesses a more wideawake philosophy about life. Going a brush with death after falling asleep at the wrong time will do that. “I’m more mature about what to do and what not to do,” Irving said recently during the ACC Football Kickoff at Grandover Resort. “I took a lot of things for granted.” Irving takes SPORTS nothing for granted after Greer escaping with his Smith life and miss■■■ ing last football season as a result of injuries suffered when his car ran off Interstate 40 and crashed about 4:40 in the morning on June 28 of last year. Authorities said they believe Irving fell asleep as he traveled to Raleigh from his home in Wallace. The injuries included compound fractures of his left leg, cracked ribs, a collapsed lung and a dislocated shoulder. Irving doesn’t remember much about the crash or the aftermath other than vaguely remembering looking up at lights as he was being wheeled into WakeMed Trauma Center. He was projected as A key player for State last season after he ranked third on the

team with 84 tackles, first with five interceptions and was an ACC honorable mention selection despite missing three Irving games in 2008. His injuries were so severe that he didn’t return to organized practice until this spring. “I could have been dead,” Irving said. “I could have had my leg cut off. But here I am, ready to play football again. So, I’m nothing but grateful for that. I think this is the first time since I’ve been in college that I’ve been marking off the days on the calendar, counting down to the start of camp.” The road back hasn’t been easy. Irving wasn’t quite back to full speed during spring practice, according to Wolfpack coach Tom O’Brien. “He wasn’t the old Nate, but that’s not to say he won’t be when we start preseason practice,” O’Brien said. Having anything close to the old Irving will be welcome to O’Brien, whose team gave up at least 30 points in each of its last eight games and tied Maryland for last in scoring defense at 31.2 points per game on the way to finishing fifth in the Atlantic Division at 2-6 and 5-7 overall. “The mental part is fine,” O’Brien said. “He’s got to build up his leg.”

Irving, who said he lost about 30 pounds while in the hospital, said the most difficult part of the recovery was not being able to run as well as he had in the past. “Not everything happened like I wanted with the rehab on my leg,” Irving said. “When I was ready to walk, I was ready to go out and run full speed, stopping, starting and cutting sideways. But, it didn’t happen like that. I gradually had to build it back up.” O’Brien was also worried about Irving’s mental state when he couldn’t take the field with the Wolfpack. “As much as he had the physical problems, (his biggest challenge) was the mental demons not being able to play,” O’Brien said. “We lost him for a while. He came around some the first of September and we had to go find him in October. He was so desolate over what his situation was. We asked him to be a coach and he traveled to the last two road games of the year. As we prepared for Carolina, we made him part of the traveling squad. I hadn’t done that in the past, but I had to get him back in the swing of things.” Irving, who will be at inside linebacker this season, thought his biggest challenge emotionally came when he first got out of the hospital. “I didn’t want to eat,” Irving

said. “I just wanted to sit there in my bed and rest. I didn’t want to do anything. They say that is a sign of depression. But, my family didn’t let that happen.” In addition to the shift in attitude toward life, he is also adjusting to an all business approach taken by new linebackers coach Jon Tenuta – who came to State after serving as assistant head coach at Notre Dame the past two years. “He is more of a disciplinarian,” Irving said. “When we came into meetings with the old coach, we’d joke around and then laugh as a unit. Our first meeting coach Tenuta, we came in laughing and joking, and he said ‘The laughing stops now.’” State’s woes on defense were no laughing matter after its blooper reel in some of its losses last season, including surrendering 49 points to Duke, 52 to Boston College, 43 to Clemson and 38 to Virginia Tech. Irving, for his part, isn’t satisfied to come back as the player that he was before the accident. He wants to be better than that as State tries to become a factor in the Atlantic again. “People on the other teams are getting better,” Irving said. “You get better or you get worse so I don’t want to go back to being the player I was.” Irving is making the most of his wake-up call. gsmith@hpe.com | 888-3556

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ugust usually offers about three months’ worth of heat packed into 31 days. In sporting terms, however, August generally proves the calm before the September, October, November and December storm. August serves as a bridge to the final four action-packed months of the calendar year. That doesn’t mean August is without some can’t-miss events. The first official Friday of high school

football season kicks off on August 20. Other prep sports usually hit high gear in the month’s final 10 days. Golf gives us one last major moment with the PGA Championship, set for August 12-15 at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Can Tiger Woods break through for his first major win of 2010? Will Phil Mickelson add the PGA to his 2010 Masters title? Plenty of intriguing questions will be answered at this tournament.

The race to make the Chase For the Championship really gains steam this month, with Cup races today at Pocono, August 8 at Watkins Glen, August 15 at Michigan and August 21 under the lights at Bristol. Toss in a few baseball pennant races plus NFL preseason football and you’ve got a pretty good month of sports. Enjoy!

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Goodson confident at Panthers camp

Detroit Tigers catcher Gerald Laird goes into the stands at Fenway Park as a young Red Sox fan tries to make the catch during the third inning of a game Saturday.

Misplay in outfield sinks Braves THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

CINCINNATI — The ball deflected off the green-padded post in the outfield wall and rolled to Melky Cabrera, who whirled and threw. The left hand went forward. The ball went sideways. The race was on. Ryan Hanigan doubled home two runs and kept going when the ball slipped away from the Atlanta Braves center fielder, rounding the bases on the pivotal play of the Cincinnati Reds’ 5-2 victory Saturday, one that came down to one wacky play. “Just an unfortunate play out there in center — whatever that was,” Atlanta’s Chipper Jones said.

It was an unfortunate day for the NL East leaders in a couple of ways. The Braves lost leadoff hitter Martin Prado to a hand injury, another setback to a struggling lineup. Later, they traded to upgrade their outfield and bullpen. The Braves will be without Prado for at least a week. Tests on Saturday found he broke the second knuckle on his right pinkie when he slid headfirst into home plate on Friday night.

GIANTS 2, DODGERS 1 SAN FRANCISCO — Thanks to additions like Pat Burrell to San Francisco’s suddenly productive offense, the Giants brass focused its efforts on bolstering the bullpen at the trading deadline.

Two new relievers are coming to town for the playoff push. Burrell lined a go-ahead two-run homer into the left-field seats with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Giants rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Saturday.

RED SOX 5, TIGERS 4 BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox didn’t pick up any new impact players at the trading deadline. Instead, they showed some signs of life thanks to one of their old stars. David Ortiz brought back memories of the team’s World Series runs with his first game-ending hit in almost a year, doubling in three runs with one out in the ninth inning on Saturday to lead the Red Sox to a 5-4 victory over Detroit.

Teams wheel and deal THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former All-Stars Jake Westbrook, Ted Lilly, Ryan Ludwick and Kerry Wood were traded Saturday as pennant contenders played a game of beat-the-clock. Lance Berkman went to the World Series champion New York Yankees after rejecting the Chicago White Sox. Octavio Dotel, Rick Ankiel, Kyle Farnsworth, Chad Qualls and Ryan Theriot also joined the playoff chase and Ryan Church highlighted a five-player deal between last-place teams. The swaps came as clubs scrambled before the 4 p.m. EDT deadline for making trades without waivers. It was a day full of deals between haves and have-

nots‚ veterans for prospects, mostly. The NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals were the prime players in a three-team trade, getting Westbrook from Cleveland and sending Ludwick to NL Central-leading San Diego. “I’m excited to go to a club that’s contending for a playoff spot and pitch in some meaningful ballgames,” Westbrook said. Westbrook was scratched before he was set to start at Toronto. Ludwick leaves a crowded outfield in St. Louis. The Yankees plucked Wood from Cleveland, shortly after finishing off the deal to get Berkman from Houston. The Astros sent $4 million and Berkman, the Yankees’ new designated hitter, for reliever

Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy Paredes. The AL Central-leading White Sox had a deal in place for Berkman, general manager Kenny Williams said. But because Berkman is a 10-and-5 player‚ 10 years in the majors, the last five with the same team‚ the slugger could turn it down. Instead, he chose the Yankees. In other deals: – East-leading Atlanta acquired outfielder Rick Ankiel, reliever Kyle Farnsworth and cash from Kansas City for pitchers Tim Collins and Jesse Chavez and outfielder Gregor Blanco. – The Los Angeles Dodgers, seven games behind San Diego, got the lefthanded Lilly, Theriot and

about $2.5 million from the Chicago Cubs for infielder Blake DeWitt and minor league right-handers Kyle Smit and Brett Wallach. The Dodgers also boosted their bullpen by obtaining Dotel from Pittsburgh. – AL West-leading Texas traded catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia to Boston for pitcher Roman Mendez, first baseman Chris McGuiness, a player to be named later and cash. – Tampa Bay got Qualls from Arizona for a player to be named. The 31-yearold righty reliever was 1-4 with 12 saves and an 8.29 ERA. – San Francisco sent pitcher Joe Martinez and outfielder John Bowker to Pittsburgh for lefthanded reliever Javier Lopez.

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) – The white shoes may make it look like Mike Goodson is faster these days. A year’s experience and a better understanding of the offense helps even more. The second-year Carolina Panthers running back with the shiny shoes is getting an extended look early in training camp because of injuries to Jonathan Stewart and Tyrell Sutton. After the former fourth-round pick had just 22 carries as a rookie last year, he spent the offseason making sure he’s comfortable with the offensive system. “It definitely puts a stutter in your step when you’re thinking about what to do and you have to think about which way to go and what’s the play call,” Goodson said Saturday. “When you know it in the back of your head and you just go, it makes you a lot faster.” Speed was Goodson’s top trait at Texas A&M. The Panthers hoped he could return kickoffs last season, but he failed to hold onto the starting job. He saw little time at running back behind Stewart and DeAngelo Williams. When he did play he struggled at times with pass protection. With Stewart still slowed from offseason heel surgery and Sutton sidelined with a sore calf, Goodson is getting plenty of opportunities‚and he’s hard to miss with his white shoes. “Me and my boy (Dexter Jackson), two of the fast guys, come out and look a little faster,” he said. Goodson even challenged linebacker Jon Beason to a blocking drill in Saturday’s morning practice. “Having a year under my belt has given me a lot of confidence,” Goodson said. “It helps a lot.”

MARTIN’S FINGER Receiver Charly Mar-

tin is out indefinitely after breaking a finger on his left hand in practice on Friday. Coach John Fox said Martin underwent surgery Saturday morning and would be listed as “week to week.” Linebacker Jamar Williams (hamstring) returned to practice Saturday. Defensive end Charles Johnson (hamstring) and Sutton remained sidelined along with the six players on the physically unable to perform list: Stewart, receiver Steve Smith, right tackle Jeff Otah, linebacker Thomas Davis, defensive tackle Louis Leonard (knee) and Robinson.

BIG CAT ARRIVES Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, 18 months removed from receiving a heart transplant, appeared to have more energy than in the past as he watched the morning practice while zipping around on a golf cart. Richardson, who turned 74 two weeks ago, had several passengers in his cart during the workout, including general manager Marty Hurney and receiver Steve Smith, who is sidelined with a broken arm.

EXTRA POINTS The Panthers were greeted with unseasonably cool conditions for the morning workout, which also included a brief downpour. “I told the guys we ordered it up just perfect,” Fox said. “We had two hot days and Marty (Hurney) has got this new machine down here that can control the weather and made it nice, about 82 degrees this morning.” ... Fox said QB Matt Moore is having an “outstanding camp.” ... The team worked on field goals for the first time, with 40-year-old kicker John Kasay looking accurate from midrange. ... The Panthers practice once on Sunday at 3 p.m.

Bad knee stops Haynesworth ASHBURN, Va. (AP) – Albert Haynesworth came to work Saturday morning with a slightly swollen knee, forcing him to scrap his latest chance to pass the Washington Redskins conditioning test and keeping him exiled from practice for yet another day. The two-time All-Pro

defensive tackle arrived early at Redskins Park and told the team he had some irritation in one of his knees. Doctors recommended that he not take the test and instead ride a stationary bike and get treatment. “Here’s a setback already,” coach Mike Shanahan said.

Couples takes share of Senior Open lead THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SAMMAMISH, Wash. – Fred Couples shot a 5-under 65 on Saturday for a share of the U.S. Senior Open lead, feeding off a raucous hometown crowd hoping the native son can win his first U.S. Golf Association championship. Couples matched Bernhard Langer (68) at 5 under at tree-lined Sahalee Country Club, with Langer birdieing the final hole to pull even. They are the only players under par after three rounds. Couples shot a 4-under 31 on the front nine, making birdies at Nos. 2, 5, 7 and 9 and holing a bunker shot on the sixth to save par. He added a birdie at the 16th.

WOMEN’S BRITISH OPEN SOUTHPORT, England

(AP) – Taiwan’s Yani Tseng shot her third straight 4-under 68 to take a take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Women’s British Open. The 21-year-old Tseng eagled the 472-yard, par-5 final hole at Royal Birkdale, hitting an 8-iron to 20 feet and making the putt to double her advantage over Australia’s Katherine Hull (66) Tseng, the Kraft Nabisco winner in April for her second major victory and third LPGA Tour title, has just one bogey through 54 holes, finishing at 12-under 204. In-Kyung Kim (68) was third at 6 under, and Brittany Lincicome (71) was 5 under.

GREENBRIER CLASSIC WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) – Jeff Overton birdied

five of the last seven for a 4-under 66 and a threestroke lead in the inaugural Greenbrier Classic. Overton, seeking his first PGA Tour victory, had an 18-under 192 total on The Greenbrier’s Old White course. He opened with rounds of 64 and 62. Two players flirted with 59s. D.A. Points threeputted the par-5 17th for bogey, finished with a 61 and was alone in second at 15 under, and J.B. Holmes couldn’t convert a 10-footer for eagle at No. 17 and shot 60. Boo Weekley (67) was third at 13 under.

IRISH OPEN KILLARNEY, Ireland (AP) – England’s Ross Fisher followed his second-round 61 with an even-par 71, leaving him with a one-stroke lead in the Irish Open.

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Cup points leader takes a break Saturday during practice for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway.

Pocono decides safety improvements needed LONG POND, Pa. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pocono Raceway keeps taking hits. Often criticized by drivers for unnecessary 500-mile races and for clogging two spots on the Sprint Cup schedule, the 2.5-mile triangle track is now deemed by some unsafe after an accident in the June race involving Kasey Kahne. The rally cry of â&#x20AC;&#x153;shorten the racesâ&#x20AC;? has morphed into â&#x20AC;&#x153;make them safer.â&#x20AC;? Track president Brandon Igdalsky is listening â&#x20AC;&#x161; and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s promising to do what it takes to improve the track. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do we need to make changes? Yes,â&#x20AC;? he said. Greg Biffle offered the harshest critique in a recent Sports Illustrated story, saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to kill somebody there.â&#x20AC;? He added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change that racetrack, maybe not next year, maybe not three years from nowâ&#x20AC;&#x161;

theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hurt somebody there.â&#x20AC;? Igdalsky wants the feedbackâ&#x20AC;&#x161; even as he feels Biffle overstated the dangerâ&#x20AC;&#x161; and has already started planning safety improvements. The track is adding more SAFER barriers in time for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race and would like to install a catch fence along the non-grandstand areas. The barriers would be installed along the inside wall between turns 1 and 2 and down the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Long Pondâ&#x20AC;? stretch. The barriers, a combination of steel and foam, will replace the current guard rail system. SAFER barriers are currently in place at each of NASCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oval tracks and are also being installed on the road course at Watkins Glen. Kahne was involved in a huge scare in the June race when he lost control of his car in the grass, went airborne and into the trees that line the track. Had the car sailed

higher, Kahne would have flipped out of the track. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Kasey thing was a freak thing,â&#x20AC;? Igdalsky said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make anything out of it. Everybody else decided to talk about it.â&#x20AC;? Still, Igdalsky would like to add a catch fence there in time for 2011. Jimmie Johnson, the four-time defending Cup champion, believes a catch fence is one of the necessary changes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And not just this track, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think grass has any purpose inside the walls of a race track anymore,â&#x20AC;? he said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no friction to slow down the vehicle, and then the cars just hammer the wall when thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the case. And then you get mud and rain and a wheel can sink into the mud and flip the car over and get it flipping. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen that at Daytona and Talladega, and even here.â&#x20AC;? Add it to the Pocono wish list.

Sadler cotinues KHI streak LONG POND, Pa. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tears welled up in Elliott Sadlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes as he drove his No. 2 truck past the white flag. Finally, victory was within reach. After cutting off Matt Craftonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pass attempt inside on a restart, the veteran driver pulled away from Kasey Kahne on the final lap of Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Truck Series race at Pocono for his first NASCAR win in six years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You sit at home a lot wondering if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ever going to make it back to Victory Lane,â&#x20AC;? said Sadler, a former Sprint

Cup series contender who has struggled in recent years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This time, I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent, I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s today, but it feels like the biggest win of my career.â&#x20AC;? The inaugural trucks race at Pocono Raceway was a hit with drivers despite a flurry of late mishaps around the 2.5-mile tri-oval. Kahne finished second, Crafton was third and points leader Todd Bodine wound up 12th. After a relatively smooth start, things got bumpy in the second half of the 125-mile race with

drivers often going threewideâ&#x20AC;&#x161; or sometimes fourwideâ&#x20AC;&#x161; around the turns. The racing down the straightaways was just as exciting to Crafton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You get two trucks side-by-side, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be 10 back, and by the end of the front straightaway, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be on top of them,â&#x20AC;? Crafton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I honestly didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know with the race what to expect here.â&#x20AC;? No one was happier than Sadler, whose first trucks win made him the 21st driver to get victories in all three NASCAR series. It was also Sadlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

spin down Victory Lane since finishing first in the Sprint Cup race at Fontana in 2004, when he contended for the title. Sadler has struggled since then, and Pocono may be just the spark that he was looking for to boost his Sprint Cup fortunes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to put into words what this means to me ... to have a tough couple years like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had in the Cup series,â&#x20AC;? said Sadler, who hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t finished better than 17th in a Sprint Cup race this year. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll start 29th today.

Rain put the brakes on racing at Caraway Speedway and Bowman Gray Stadium on Saturday. A 150-late model feature at Caraway was rescheduled as the main event of an Aug. 14 card that also includes Limited Late Model, super Mini-Truck, U-Car, Pure Stock and Flathead Ford classes. No racing is scheduled next Saturday. Bowman Gray plays host this week to two nights of racing that features a 199-lap NASCAR Southern Modified Tour race on Saturday. A 50lap race counting toward the quarter-mile trackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Modified championship is the headliner for a Friday night lineup that includes qualifying for the 199-lap event. In action Friday night at Caraway, Mack Lit-

tle III posted another Sportsman victory. Jimmy Wallace prevailed in the Late Model Super Truck feature, while Michael Worthington of High Point won in the Street Stock class. Keven Wood returned to victory lane in the Legends Car race, breaking a string of mechanical failures. Jordan Paschal, Michael Gaier, Hoyt Demis and Jan Ingram rounded out the top five finishers. In the Mini-Stock division A.J. Sanders was flagged the winner followed by his son Andrew Sanders. They were protested, with A.J. declared legal as he kept the wins and Andrew disqualified for declining inspection of his car. Allen Hornaday moved into second, followed by Tony Black, Archie Sanders and Michael Kitchin.

Red Bull pair sets Formula One pace BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel secured the pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday and will be joined by teammate Mark Webber on the front row. Vettel posted a time of 1 minute, 18.773 seconds in qualifying for Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race, 0.411 seconds ahead of Webber. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The track suits us very well this year. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy,â&#x20AC;? said Vettel, who clinched his fourth straight pole and seventh of the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we have a good start tomorrow, we should have a great race.â&#x20AC;? Vettel has two wins this season and is fourth

in the driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; standings with 136 points, 21 behind overall leader Lewis Hamilton of McLaren. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa will be on the second row Sunday. Hamilton, the 2009 winner, will start fifth, followed by Nico Rosberg of Mercedes and the two Renault drivers, Vitaly Petrov and Robert Kubica. Pedro de la Rosa of Sauber and Nico Hulkenberg of Williams completed the top 10. The Hungaroring circuit has 14 turns and is one of the slowest on the Formula One calendar, making passing difficult.

Brent takes ARCA race LONG POND, Pa. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Robb Brent won the ARCA race at Pocono Raceway on Saturday for his first career victory and continued a season-long trend of new winners in Victory Lane. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was starting to think my time wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come,â&#x20AC;? Brent said. Brent became the ninth first-time winner this year in the ARCA series. Dakoda Armstrong was second

and Craig Goess was third on Saturday, followed by Tom Hessert and Justin Marks. There have been 10 different winners in 11 ARCA races this year, and Brent won for the first time in 48 career ARCA races. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone kept winning. I was like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;When is it my turn?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatever it is, I just really like this place. I fell in love with this place the first time I tested here.â&#x20AC;?

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Vickers likes recovery TYPE 2 DIABETES AND TAKE -ETFORMIN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brian Vickers says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing well as he receives treatments for blood clots that have kept him off the track since May. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out for the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything is great,â&#x20AC;? Vickers told The Associated Press in a phone interview Friday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing very well. I hope to

get back in the car next year.â&#x20AC;? He wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t at Pocono Raceway, where the Sprint Cup series stops Sunday for a 500-mile race, though he was impressed with the new solar energy system formally unveiled this weekend. The 25-acre installation across the street from the Pocono track may be the

worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest solar-powered sports facility, providing enough energy for the track as well as 1,000 homes. Vickers said he hopes Poconoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $16 million solar farm makes fans aware of the environmental initiatives in a sport that burns about 135,000 gallons of fuel per Sprint Cup series.

Ellis convicted of tax fraud RICHMOND, Va. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Former NASCAR driver Tommy Ellis and his wife will serve time in prison for their scheme to defraud the Internal Revenue Service by not reporting all the proceeds from their car wash service.

The 1988 Busch Series champion was sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison for defrauding the IRS of more than $133,000 in tax revenue from the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two Richmond-area Buzz Thru Car Washes from 2003 through 2007. Ellisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

wife Brenda received a 12-month sentence. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson noted 60-year-old Brenda Ellisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health problems in giving her the shorter sentence. He will allow 63-year-old Tommy Ellis to serve his sentence after his wife.

Mendenhall Clinical Research Center is conducting clinical studies with investigational drugs to treat Type 2 Diabetes. You May Qualify If You: s (AVE BEEN ON -ETFORMIN MG OR MORE DAILY WITHOUT CHANGING YOUR DOSE FOR AT LEAST MONTHS s (AVE ./4 BEEN ON ANY OTHER DIABETIC MEDICINES FOR AT LEAST MONTHS s !RE MALE OR FEMALE AGED 18-75 &EMALES -534 BE POSTMENOPAUSAL or surgically sterile). )F YOU ARE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE YOU WILL RECEIVE COMPENSATION OF FOR STUDY COMPLETION Dr. Georgia Latham is the doctor conducting this study. &OR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Tom Lynch at the Mendenhall Clinical Research Center at 336-841-0700 ext. 2517 OR BY EMAIL AT tlynch@mendenhallcrc.com.

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NEW YORK (AP) – NFL preseason capsules as training camps open:

AFC EAST NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (10-6) LAST YEAR: Won the AFC East for the sixth time in seven years, but in the playoffs fell behind Baltimore 24-0 in the first quarter and lost in the wild-card round for the first time since 1998. Tom Brady returned after missing all but the first quarter of the previous season with a knee injury and passed for more than 4,000 yards for the third time, and for at least 25 touchdowns for the fifth time despite injuries to his ribs and right finger. WR Wes Welker blew out his knee in the regular-season finale and missed the playoff game. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: WR Torry Holt, TE Alge Crumpler, DL Gerard Warren, CB Devin McCourty, LB Brandon Spikes, DE Jermaine Cunningham. IMPORTANT LOSSES: LB Adalius Thomas, DE Jarvis Green, TE Benjamin Watson, CB Shawn Springs. CAMP NEEDS: Welker needs to show he is healthy again, and so does Brady, who is now two years removed from major knee surgery. Randy Moss is in a contract year, and after rehabbing his reputation in New England can earn a big payday if he delivers. The team still needs to establish a running game. EXPECTATIONS: The core of the team that was 18-0 in 2007-08 before losing the Super Bowl to the New York Giants is still around, at least on offense. That makes the Pats a legitimate title threat.

NEW YORK JETS (9-7) LAST YEAR: Behind a pair of rookies in coach Rex Ryan and quarterback Mark Sanchez, the Jets barely made it into the playoffs before going on a postseason run that left them a win away from a Super Bowl appearance. New York had the NFL’s top-ranked defense and rushing offense, both keys to the team’s success. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: RBs LaDainian Tomlinson and fourth-round pick RB James McKnight, WR Santonio Holmes, CBs Antonio Cromartie and first-round pick Kyle Wilson, S Brodney Pool, DE-OLB Jason Taylor, K Nick Folk, second-round pick LG Vladimir Ducasse. IMPORTANT LOSSES: RBs Thomas Jones and Leon Washington, LG Alan Faneca, S Kerry Rhodes, CB Lito Sheppard. CAMP NEEDS: Sanchez appears healthy after coming off offseason knee surgery, but must continue to develop and limit mistakes which resulted in a few losses. Second-year RB Shonn Greene needs to show he can stay healthy and Tomlinson must prove he still can be a threat on offense. EXPECTATIONS: It’s Super Bowl or bust, according to Ryan and the rest of the franchise.

MIAMI DOLPHINS (7-9) LAST YEAR: In the second year of the Bill Parcells regime, the Dolphins backslid after winning the AFC East in 2008. Injuries and a tough schedule contributed, and defense was a problem, too. The Dolphins gave up a franchise-record 140 points in the fourth quarter, most in the NFL. Big plays were an issue on both sides of the ball. On the bright side, the Dolphins may have found their best quarterback since Dan Marino. Chad Henne threw for 2,878 yards, a franchise record for a first-year NFL starter. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: WR Brandon Marshall, defensive coordinator Mike Nolan, LB Karlos Dansby, G Richie Incognito, DE Marques Douglas, rookie DE Jared Odrick, rookie LB Koa Misi. IMPORTANT LOSSES: LBs Jason Taylor, Joey Porter and Akin Ayodele, NT Jason Ferguson, WR-KR Ted Ginn Jr., G Justin Smiley. CAMP NEEDS: Dolphins must sort out their offensive line, which is set only at the tackle spots. There are significant changes in the defensive front seven, which will play a more aggressive 3-4 under Nolan. There will be position battles in the secondary. EXPECTATIONS: Owner Stephen Ross has said he expects the Dolphins to play in the Super Bowl, but a .500 season is more likely.

BUFFALO BILLS (6-10) LAST YEAR: Popgun offense that Terrell Owens couldn’t spark, instability at quarterback and inability to stop the run conspired to prompt yet another coaching change (Dick Jauron fired after 3-6 start) as bumbling Bills celebrated their 50th year by capping a decade of ineptitude and missing playoffs for 10th straight season. Only bright spot was rookie S Jairus Byrd finishing tied for NFL lead with nine interceptions. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: Chan Gailey hired as new head coach, expected to provide vision and running identity to perennially dysfunctional offense; DE Dwan Edwards and LB Andra Davis, both familiar with newly installed 3-4 defense; first-round draft pick RB C.J. Spiller. IMPORTANT LOSSES: WRs Owens and Josh Reed (free agency), RB Brad Butler (retired) and potentially DE Aaron Schobel (contemplating retirement, but likely to play one more year). CAMP NEEDS: Too many to count. Three-

Tom Brady (12) and the Patriots look to go deep in the playoffs this season. way QB competition needs to be settled. WR James Hardy must finally show signs he’s healthy and prepared to play regular role opposite starter Lee Evans. Revamped defense has to show jell with numerous newcomers and position changes. EXPECTATIONS: Shaky at best. Too many question marks to expect Gailey to transform Bills into immediate contenders.

AFC NORTH CINCINNATI BENGALS (10-6) LAST YEAR: A young and fast-improving defense helped them go 10-6 – only their second winning record since 1990 – and make the playoffs as AFC North champions. The defense finished fourth in the league. The offense went to a runfirst philosophy that helped the Bengals win the division, but came up far short in a playoff loss to the Jets. Bengals spent a lot of time and money in the offseason keeping the team together, resulting in few noteworthy changes. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: WR Antonio Bryant, K Mike Nugent, K Dave Rayner, CB Adam “Pacman” Jones, S Gibril Wilson, TE Jermaine Gresham, WRs Terrell Owens and Jordan Shipley. IMPORTANT LOSSES: K Shayne Graham. CAMP NEEDS: Bengals have to figure out what they’re going to be on offense and how much T.O. can help them. The run-first philosophy won a division title, but lacked the firepower to go deep into the playoffs. They drafted Gresham and Shipley to give QB Carson Palmer more targets, then signed Owens. EXPECTATIONS: Bengals will have a deeper roster than last season, but a much tougher schedule will make it more difficult to reach the playoffs.

BALTIMORE RAVENS (9-7) LAST YEAR: Ravens made the playoffs for the second straight season for head coach John Harbaugh, who took over in 2008 for Brian Billick. The defense remained sound under Greg Mattison, who replaced coordinator Rex Ryan, and the offense rode the legs and hands of Ray Rice, who led the team in yards rushing and receptions. After clinching a wild-card berth in its final game, Baltimore won at New England in convincing fashion before falling to the Indianapolis Colts 20-3. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: WRs Anquan Boldin and Donte’ Stallworth, QB Marc Bulger, K Shayne Graham, DT Cory Redding, CB Travis Fisher, LB Sergio Kindle. IMPORTANT LOSSES: DTs Dwan Edwards and Justin Bannan, OT Adam Terry. CAMP NEEDS: The Ravens need one thing: good health. EXPECTATIONS: The Ravens addressed their biggest need during the offseason, adding Boldin and Stallworth to enhance a passing game that too often consisted of Flacco dumping off a short pass to Rice.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS (9-7) LAST YEAR: The reigning Super Bowl champions played like a team intent on repeating while starting 6-2. After that, injuries (S Troy Polamalu, DE Aaron Smith) and inexplicable breakdowns on offense and defense by a team normally known for its consistency led to a five-game losing streak, with losses to the Chiefs, Raiders and Browns. Even a three-game winning streak to end the season couldn’t salvage a playoff appearance. Ben Roethlisberger had his best season statistically (4,328 yards passing, 100.5 QB rating), but his problems came after the season. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: OL Maurkice Pouncey, LB Larry Foote, WR Antwaan Randle El, S Bryant McFadden, QB Byron Leftwich. IMPORTANT LOSSES: RT Willie Colon (season-ending Achilles’ tendon injury), WR Santonio Holmes, RB Willie Parker. CAMP NEEDS: Steelers must figure out quickly if third-year QB Dennis Dixon will push Leftwich to start during Roethlisberger’s six-game (can be reduced to four) suspension for his aberrant behavior in a Georgia nightclub in March. EXPECTATIONS: Murky. If Steelers can get through Roethlisberger’s suspension with a decent record, if Polamalu can stay healthy again, if LB James Farrior doesn’t play like a 35-year-old, if the running game assumes an expanded role in the offense, if a thinned offensive line holds up, the Steelers believe they’ve got another playoff run in them.

But after a 1-11 start, the Browns ended with a surprising four-game winning streak – including a victory over rival Pittsburgh – that helped Mangini keep his job. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: President Mike Holmgren, general manager Tom Heckert, QBs Jake Delhomme, Seneca Wallace and Colt McCoy, LBs Scott Fujita and Chris Gocong, CB Sheldon Brown, RB Montario Hardesty, TE Benjamin Watson. IMPORTANT LOSSES: QBs Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn, WR Braylon Edwards, RB Jamal Lewis, C Hank Fraley, TE Steve Heiden, S Brodney Pool. CAMP NEEDS: Delhomme is hoping to resurrect his career and bounce back from a difficult season in Carolina. Browns lack an experienced wide receiver and are counting on Mohammed Massaquoi and Brian Robiskie to develop in their second years. Mangini needs to avoid the drama that hung over the team all of 2009. EXPECTATIONS: Holmgren is the proven, credible leader the team has lacked since its expansion return, but look for another tough season.

AFC SOUTH INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (14-2) LAST YEAR: First-year coach Jim Caldwell won his first 14 games and might have had a perfect regular-season had he not pulled the starters in the last two games. Indy recovered in the playoffs, beating AFC’s two best defenses – the Jets and Baltimore – to reach a second Super Bowl in Peyton Manning era before losing to New Orleans. Manning won his fourth MVP award. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: DE Jerry Hughes, OL Adam Terry, OL Andy Alleman IMPORTANT LOSSES: OL Ryan Lilja, LB Tyjuan Hagler, LB Freddy Keiaho CAMP NEEDS: Improving offensive line and running game, getting Hughes into defensive line rotation, making sure Robert Mathis and Reggie Wayne are ready to contribute after spring contract holdouts. EXPECTATIONS: Indy has won at least 12 games in a record seven straight seasons, reached two Super Bowls since the 2006 season and has the only four-time MVP in history. Why should any of that change? It shouldn’t.

HOUSTON TEXANS (9-7) LAST YEAR: Texans broke through with their first winning record, but failed to make the playoffs for the eighth straight year. QB Matt Schaub made the Pro Bowl after throwing for a league-high 4,770 yards and 29 touchdowns. WR Andre Johnson led the NFL with 1,569 yards receiving and topped 100 catches for the third time in four years. But the Texans ranked 30th in rushing (92.2 yards per game) and coughed up 11 fumbles. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: TE Owen Daniels, K Neil Rackers, LB Danny Clark. IMPORTANT LOSSES: CB Dunta Robinson, G Chester Pitts. CAMP NEEDS: Texans must find a consistent running game, and second-round pick Ben Tate could challenge incumbent RB Steve Slaton for the starting job. Houston is also looking for a dependable kicker, and brought in free-agent Rackers to challenge Kris Brown, the kicker since the franchise’s inception in 2002. Brown missed 11 of 32 attempts last year. EXPECTATIONS: It’s the playoffs or bust for the Texans, entering their ninth year of existence.

TENNESSEE TITANS (8-8) LAST YEAR: Titans fell out of the gate losing their first six games, prompting owner Bud Adams to bench QB Kerry Collins for Vince Young. Tennessee rebounded by becoming the first NFL team to reach .500 after such a bad start, but just missed the playoffs. RB Chris Johnson became the sixth man in NFL history to run for at least 2,000 yards in a season. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: LB Will Witherspoon, top draft pick DE Derrick Morgan, DE Jason Babin, CB Tye Hill. IMPORTANT LOSSES: LB Keith Bulluck, DE Kyle Vanden Bosch, C Kevin Mawae. CAMP NEEDS: Titans will spend camp figuring out what they have on defense. EXPECTATIONS: Four of the first six games at home should help the Titans win early. Adams is expecting a third playoff berth in four seasons after just missing out in 2009.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (7-9) CLEVELAND BROWNS (5-11) LAST YEAR: Perhaps overloaded with responsibilities, coach Eric Mangini’s first season in Cleveland was mostly a circus.

LAST YEAR: The overhauled Jaguars surprised many by starting 7-5 in 2009 and getting in playoff contention. But they ended on a four-game losing streak,

failing to reach the postseason for the eighth time in 10 years, evoking questions about coach Jack Del Rio’s future and prompting a defensive makeover. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: DE Aaron Kampman, LB Kirk Morrison, G Kynan Forney. IMPORTANT LOSSES: DT John Henderson, DE Reggie Hayward, LB Clint Ingram, WR Torry Holt. CAMP NEEDS: With several new defensive starters, Jaguars need to find chemistry and stability on that side of the ball while figuring out ways to fix the league’s worst pass rush. EXPECTATIONS: Maybe more blackouts and talk about relocation. Jacksonville is struggling to sell tickets and has acknowledged it can’t be a viable NFL franchise with so many empty seats.

AFC WEST SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (13-3) LAST YEAR: Chargers rallied from a 23 start and a 31⁄2-game deficit in the AFC West to win their final 11 games, finish 13-3 and claim their fourth straight division title. But then they took another inexplicable face-plant in the playoffs, against the Jets, their third loss in their last four postseason games. The Chargers solidified themselves as a passing team behind Philip Rivers, which made the departure of LaDainian Tomlinson easier, although Tomlinson took some shots at the Bolts on his way to the Jets. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: RB Ryan Mathews, LT Tra Thomas, CB Nathan Vasher, CB Donald Strickland. IMPORTANT LOSSES: RB LaDainian Tomlinson, DT Jamal Williams, CB Antonio Cromartie. CAMP NEEDS: Thomas is entering his 13th season and is being asked to protect Rivers’ blind side in place of Marcus McNeill, who is holding out because Chargers haven’t given him a long-term contract. Also holding out is Pro Bowl WR Vincent Jackson, so Legedu Naanee and oft-injured Craig Davis will have to step up. EXPECTATIONS: Chargers are expected to win another title in the weak AFC West.

DENVER BRONCOS (8-8) LAST YEAR: In their first year under coach Josh McDaniels, the Broncos were the surprise of the NFL over the first half with a 6-0 start before a 2-8 finish left them out of the playoffs for the fourth straight season. After trading QB Jay Cutler to Chicago to start things off, McDaniels culminated his first year on the job by trading another Pro Bowl performer, WR Brandon Marshall, to Miami. He then made a splash in the draft by grabbing Florida QB Tim Tebow in the first round. Incumbent starting QB Kyle Orton wanted a big contract extension like the one NFL sacks champion Elvis Dumervil got, but instead he got Tebow and Brady Quinn, who came over from Cleveland in a trade. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: QBs Tebow and Quinn, RB J.J. Arrington, LB Akin Ayodele, WRs Demaryius “Bay-Bay” Thomas and Eric Decker, DLs Jamal Williams, Jarvis Green and Justin Bannan. IMPORTANT LOSSES: Marshall, TE Tony Scheffler, C Casey Wiegmann. CAMP NEEDS: Broncos will work in a youth-filled offensive line while hoping tackles Ryan Harris (foot) and Ryan Clady (knee) return from injuries. EXPECTATIONS: The veteran-laden defense will be asked to carry the load with the youth-filled offense making its way through QB jostling, a makeshift offensive line and revamped receiving and running corps.

OAKLAND RAIDERS (5-11) LAST YEAR: Raiders went through an NFL-record seventh straight season with at least 11 losses. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: QB Jason Campbell, LB Rolando McClain, DL John Henderson, DL Lammar Houston, LB Kamerion Wimbley. IMPORTANT LOSSES: QB JaMarcus Russell, LB Kirk Morrison, DT Gerard Warren, DE Greg Ellis, RB Justin Fargas, OL Cornell Green. CAMP NEEDS: Establish a credible passing game. In what has increasingly become a passing league, the Raiders have had trouble moving the ball through the air ever since Kerry Collins left town following the 2005 season. EXPECTATIONS: The change at quarterback has brought a needed dose of optimism to the Raiders during the worst stretch of losing in franchise history. But there are plenty of holes to be filled.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (4-12) LAST YEAR: In their first year under general manager Scott Pioli and head coach Todd Haley, the Chiefs started slowly but ended fast, routing Denver in an encouraging season finale to finish 4-12. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: Coordinators Charlie Weis and Romeo Crennel, S Eric Berry, WR-RB Dexter McCluster, OL Jon Asamoah, RB Thomas Jones, OL Ryan Lilja. IMPORTANT LOSSES: OL Wade Smith. CAMP NEEDS: After camping for 20 years in the cool north woods of Western Wisconsin, Pioli and Haley have returned the Chiefs to the Midwest’s summer swelter. If oppressive heat and energy-sapping humidity in their new camp in St. Joseph, Mo., prove a problem, Pioli’s program could stumble. EXPECTATIONS: Nowhere to go but up.

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ant, DE Jimmy Wilkerson, DT Chris Hovan, DB Will Allen. CAMP NEEDS: Morris is officially his own defensive coordinator now. He also expects the offense to benefit from having an entire training camp to learn from offensive coordinator Greg Olson. The Bucs were one of the youngest teams in the league last year and figure to be even younger in 2010, with draft picks McCoy, Price, Benn and Williams among the newcomers being counted on to make an immediate impact. EXPECTATIONS: The Bucs hope significant improvement on defense pays big dividends.

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NFC EAST DALLAS COWBOYS (11-5) LAST YEAR: Finally, another playoff victory for the five-time Super Bowl champions. With Terrell Owens gone and Miles Austin going from relative unknown to Pro Bowl receiver, Tony Romo set singleseason Cowboys passing records while also throwing a career-low nine interceptions. After clinching the NFC East, the Cowboys won their first playoff game at their new stadium – and their first postseason victory anywhere since 1996. That eased the sting of a lopsided loss at Minnesota in the NFC divisional playoff game. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: WR Dez Bryant, their first-round draft pick; OT Alex Barron; LB Sean Lee. IMPORTANT LOSSES: LT Flozell Adams, S Ken Hamlin, LB Bobby Carpenter, OL Cory Procter. CAMP NEEDS: Determine who will protect Romo’s blind side after Adams, the expensive, 35-year-old, five-time Pro Bowl left tackle was cut. Doug Free is being given the first chance, but Barron was acquired from St. Louis for Carpenter in a swap of underachieving former first-round picks. EXPECTATIONS: For owner Jerry Jones, to be the first team to play the Super Bowl in its home stadium. Cowboys players certainly know that the next Super Bowl will be played in the $1.2 billion Cowboys Stadium on Feb. 6 – Jones constantly reminds them.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (11-5) LAST YEAR: Strong contenders to make a championship run heading into the final week of the regular season, the Eagles were exposed in consecutive losses to Dallas. The first cost them the NFC East title and a first-round bye and the second one knocked them out of the playoffs. That signaled the end of the Donovan McNabb era in Philadelphia. The sixtime Pro Bowl quarterback was traded to Washington and several other veterans were jettisoned in the offseason. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: DE Brandon Graham, S Nate Allen, LB Ernie Sims, DE Darryl Tapp, RB Mike Bell. IMPORTANT LOSSES: QB Donovan McNabb, RB Brian Westbrook, CB Sheldon Brown, OT Shawn Andrews, LB Will Witherspoon. CAMP NEEDS: It’s Kevin Kolb’s first camp as the starting quarterback, so he needs to establish himself as the leader. EXPECTATIONS: Andy Reid and the rest of management refuse to consider this a rebuilding year.

NEW YORK GIANTS (8-8) LAST YEAR: After a 5-0 start, the Giants fell apart in the second half and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2005. The once-solid defense was a major culprit, and rookie coordinator Bill Sheridan was fired. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: Defensive coordinator Perry Fewell, S Antrel Rolle, S Deon Grant, LB Keith Bulluck, DE Jason Pierre-Paul (first-round pick), DT Linval Joseph (second-rounder), LB Phillip Dillard (fourth-rounder), P Matt Dodge (seventh-round pick). IMPORTANT LOSSES: MLB Antonio Pierce, DT Fred Robbins, P Jeff Feagles, CB Kevin Dockery. CAMP NEEDS: Giants need to return their defense to dominance and it may start with the guys up front. EXPECTATIONS: The Giants will enter the season with some major questions, but also with their sights set on a playoff appearance and putting last year’s awful finish behind them.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS (4-12) LAST YEAR: The Snyder-Redskins circus imploded beyond its usual laughingstock status. Owner Dan Snyder overpaid for Albert Haynesworth, front office chief Vinny Cerrato assembled a thin and aging offensive line, and coach Jim Zorn was still overwhelmed by the job. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: Coach Mike Shanahan, GM Bruce Allen (actually hired late last season), QB Donovan McNabb, RB Larry Johnson, RB Willie Parker, T Trent Williams, T Jammal Brown, G/T Artis Hicks, CB Phillip Buchanon, DE Adam Carriker, DL Vonnie Holliday, NT Maake Kemoeatu, WR Joey Galloway. IMPORTANT LOSSES: QB Jason Campbell, T Chris Samuels, G Randy Thomas, WR Antwaan Randle El, DT Cornelius Griffin, KR Rock Cartwright. CAMP NEEDS: The offensive line was overhauled after 46 sacks allowed last year, with No. 4 overall pick Williams and veterans Brown and Hicks the favorites to earn starting nods. EXPECTATIONS: After a decade of disappointment, Snyder had little choice but to give Shanahan final say over football operations. The Redskins hope he can work his magic.

NFC NORTH MINNESOTA VIKINGS (12-4) LAST YEAR: Brett Favre’s headliner appearance was the spark Vikings needed for a previously lagging passing game

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Dallas Cowboys guard Phil Costa (left) and defensive tackle Junior Siavii participate in drills in San Antonio. The Cowboys hope to flex their muscles this season. and a swagger they rode all the way to the NFC title game, where they lost to the Super Bowl champion Saints in stomachchurning fashion. The steady progression continued under coach Brad Childress, from 6-10 to 8-8 and 10-6 and 12-4. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: CB Lito Sheppard, RB Toby Gerhart. IMPORTANT LOSSES: RB Chester Taylor, OL Artis Hicks. CAMP NEEDS: The first goal is to get Favre in uniform, even if it’s several weeks into August while the 40-year-old mulls his future again and works his way back from ankle surgery. Peterson also must work on his technique, with opposing defenses eager to punch the ball out whenever they can. EXPECTATIONS: If Favre decides to play again, as widely assumed, the roster will again be ready to push for a Super Bowl with the entire starting lineup returning.

GREEN BAY PACKERS (11-5) LAST YEAR: Aaron Rodgers shook off significant pass protection problems to have a stellar season, throwing for 4,434 yards with 30 touchdowns and only seven interceptions. The defense took a significant step forward in coordinator Dom Capers’ 3-4 scheme. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: OL Bryan Bulaga, DE Mike Neal, S Morgan Burnett. IMPORTANT LOSSES: Kampman. CAMP NEEDS: The Packers need to settle on a starting five for their offensive line early on to improve chemistry. And they’ll need to work on a defensive line rotation without Johnny Jolly, suspended for at least this season under the NFL’s substance abuse policy. EXPECTATIONS: High. If the Packers can shore up their offensive line and their defense can do a better job stopping highpowered passing offenses, there’s no reason they can’t make a deep playoff run and contend for the Super Bowl. Will they get another chance to beat Brett Favre?

CHICAGO BEARS (7-9) LAST YEAR: Bears had high expectations with the arrival of Jay Cutler from Denver, only to fall flat and miss the playoffs for the third straight year. Linebacker Brian Urlacher had a season-ending wrist injury at Green Bay in the opener, and the defense never showed the dominant form that led the way to the playoffs in 2005 and 2006. Cutler threw 26 interceptions, the most by a Bears quarterback since Sid Luckman’s club record 31 in 1947 and the most in the NFL since Brett Favre threw 29 for Green Bay in 2005. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: DE Julius Peppers, RB Chester Taylor, TE Brandon Manumaleuna. IMPORTANT LOSSES: DE Adewale Ogunleye. CAMP NEEDS: Time to learn new offensive coordinator Mike Martz’s complex system. There are questions on the offensive line and in the defensive backfield. EXPECTATIONS: Coach Lovie Smith and general manager Jerry Angelo are basically operating under a win-or-else mandate from president and CEO Ted Phillips.

DETROIT LIONS (2-14) LAST YEAR: Won just two games under first-year coach Jim Schwartz – a season after being the first NFL team to go 0-16 – and set a league record with 30 losses over two seasons. Dropped record to 33111 since 2001, sinking to the worst nineseason stretch in the NFL since World War II that includes a 3-37 mark since midway through the 2007 season for the poorest 40-game record in the league since the 1920s. Might’ve finally found a franchise QB in Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 pick in the 2009 draft. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: DT Ndamukong Suh, the No. 2 overall pick, firstround RB Jahvid Best, DE Kyle Vanden Bosch, WR Nate Burleson, DT Corey Williams, CB Dre’ Bly, OG Rob Sims, TE Tony Scheffler, QB Shaun Hill, CB Chris Houston. IMPORTANT LOSSES: LBs Larry Foote and Ernie Sims, DE DeWayne White, QB Daunte Culpepper. CAMP NEEDS: The revamped linebackers and secondary need to develop chemistry as does the offensive line with Sims, the newly acquired and much-needed guard. RB Kevin Smith and TE Brandon

Pettigrew, coming off major knee surgeries, will be assets if they can stay healthy. EXPECTATIONS: Higher than usual. The Lions are very optimistic they will (finally) be respectable this season.

NFC SOUTH NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (13-3) LAST YEAR: Saints set a franchise record by winning their first 13 games and went on to win the franchise’s first Super Bowl title in 43 years of existence. Sean Payton’s offense led the NFL in yardage for the third time in his four seasons as a head coach and QB Drew Brees threw for more than 4,000 yards for the fourth straight season. Meanwhile, Gregg Williams took over as defensive coordinator and transformed the Saints’ defense from a liability into an aggressive, turnover-causing, game-changing unit. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: DE Alex Brown, DE-DT Jimmy Wilkerson, DB Patrick Robinson, LB Clint Ingram, TE Jimmy Graham. IMPORTANT LOSSES: LB Scott Fujita, DE Charles Grant, OT Jammal Brown. CAMP NEEDS: Saints are finishing up an eventful offseason. The key now is to focus on the upcoming season. EXPECTATIONS: With all key players back on offense, the Saints will be disappointed if that unit fails to quickly click and show signs of again being the most productive offense in the NFL.

ATLANTA FALCONS (9-7) LAST YEAR: A devastating series of injuries ruined the Falcons’ playoffs hopes, but the team did break one of the NFL’s most embarrassing streaks: For the first time in franchise history, Atlanta posted back-to-back winning seasons. Matt Ryan had a bit of a sophomore slump but still threw for 2,916 yards with 22 touchdowns. The defense was a major problem, surrendering nearly 242 yards per game through the air, worse than all but four teams. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: CB Dunta Robinson, LB Sean Weatherspoon, DT Corey Peters, OG Mike Johnson. IMPORTANT LOSSES: CB Chris Houston. CAMP NEEDS: The Ryan-led offense is loaded, so all eyes will be on the defense in training camp. EXPECTATIONS: Very high. The Falcons look like a team that can challenge Super Bowl champion New Orleans in the NFC South, and certainly nothing less than a return to the playoffs will do.

CAROLINA PANTHERS (8-8) LAST YEAR: Panthers started the year with Jake Delhomme under center, but by the end of the season, Matt Moore was leading the offense while Delhomme was on his way out of town. Carolina closed the year with three straight wins, including a one-sided victory against Brett Favre and NFC runner-up Minnesota. The offense again relied on the ground game, with Jonathan Stewart (1,133 yards, 10 touchdowns) and DeAngelo Williams (1,117 yards, seven TDs). IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: QB Jimmy Clausen, WR Brandon LaFell, WR Armanti Edwards, LB Eric Norwood, DE Greg Hardy, LB Jamar Williams. IMPORTANT LOSSES: Delhomme, DE Julius Peppers, WR Muhsin Muhammad, FB Brad Hoover, S Chris Harris, DT Maake Kemoeatu. CAMP NEEDS: With Muhammad’s retirement, the Panthers have to find a reliable No. 2 receiver opposite Steve Smith and hope draftees LaFell or Edwards could contend for that spot. EXPECTATIONS: Coach John Fox is preparing for his ninth – and possibly final – season with Carolina using a remade roster that shed payroll and added plenty of youth.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS(3-13) LAST YEAR: Buccaneers launched a youth movement in their first year under Raheem Morris, who not only was the youngest coach in the NFL but had no previous head coaching experience. The perfect recipe for a 3-13 finish. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: DTs Gerald McCoy and Brian Price, WRs Arrelious Benn, Mike Williams and Reggie Brown. IMPORTANT LOSSES: WR Antonio Bry-

LAST YEAR: The Cardinals won their second straight NFC West championship, then got a 55-49 overtime wild-card victory over Green Bay in the highest-scoring playoff game in NFL history. Six days later, they lost 45-14 in the divisional round to eventual Super Bowl champion New Orleans. Kurt Warner, who teamed with coach Ken Whisenhunt to lead Arizona out of the football wasteland, announced his retirement. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: G Alan Faneca, OLB Joey Porter, S Kerry Rhodes, QB Derek Anderson, ILB Paris Lennon, K Jay Feely. IMPORTANT LOSSES: QB Kurt Warner, WR Anquan Boldin, ILB Karlos Dansby, S Antrel Rolle, K Neil Rackers, CB Bryant McFadden. CAMP NEEDS: The biggest question, obviously, is whether QB Matt Leinart can succeed after watching from the sidelines as Warner excelled the past two seasons. EXPECTATIONS: Once again, the Cardinals find themselves pushed aside in many NFC West predictions, this time in favor of the San Francisco 49ers, who beat Arizona twice last season. But the Cardinals relish the underdog role.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (8-8) LAST YEAR: The 49ers avoided a seventh straight losing season in coach Mike Singletary’s first full year at the helm. Former No. 1 overall pick Alex Smith took over at quarterback from Shaun Hill midway through the season and showed some positive signs. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: OL Anthony Davis, OL Mike Iupati, S Taylor Mays, QB David Carr, WR Ted Ginn, DE Travis LaBoy. IMPORTANT LOSSES: QB Shaun Hill, CB Dre’ Bly, WR Arnaz Battle, WR Isaac Bruce, CB Walt Harris, OL Tony Pashsos. CAMP NEEDS: Niners’ offensive line was one of the biggest weaknesses last season, leading the team to use both its first-round picks on linemen. The key in training camp will be getting Davis and Iupati fully integrated into the line. EXPECTATIONS: Having beaten Arizona twice last season with Kurt Warner at quarterback, the Niners hope they will become the class of the NFC West now that Warner is retired.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (5-11) LAST YEAR: In their one and only year under coach Jim Mora, Seahawks flopped again. Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck crumbled with more injuries in one of the worst statistical years of his career. The lack of a pass rush exposed a porous secondary. How bad was it? Punter Jon Ryan was Seattle’s best weapon on offense. And kicker Olindo Mare became the team’s franchise-designated player for 2010. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: New coach Pete Carroll and an almost entirely new staff, including offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates. First-round draft choice Russell Okung to replace Jones. G Ben Hamilton, WR Mike Williams, RB Leon Washington, DE Chris Clemons – and a new college attitude from Carroll and his USC pals. IMPORTANT LOSSES: Jones, DE Patrick Kerney, WR Nate Burleson, QB Seneca Wallace. CAMP NEEDS: Figure out Carroll. The constant competition and endless energy from the dynasty maker at USC are things the Seahawks are still getting used to. Every job is theoretically up for grabs. EXPECTATIONS: Tempered. For all the $30 million Carroll is getting to coach and have say on personnel, Seahawks still lack cohesion and experience on the offensive line, and production on the defensive line.

ST. LOUIS RAMS (1-15) LAST YEAR: Rams had the first pick of the draft, and it wasn’t a fluke. The first year under coach Steve Spagnuolo was all about rebuilding. The Rams had the lowest-scoring team in the NFL, along with one of the most porous defenses. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: No. 1 overall pick QB Sam Bradford, QB A.J. Feeley, OL Hank Fraley, LB Na’il Diggs, DT Chris Hovan, DT Fred Robbins, LB Bobby Carpenter, S Kevin Payne. IMPORTANT LOSSES: DT Adam Carriker, QB Marc Bulger, LB Paris Lenon, CB Jonathan Wade, OT Alex Barron. CAMP NEEDS: Rams need to quickly get Bradford up to speed, although they likely will open the season with veteran backup Feeley as the starter. EXPECTATIONS: Given the Rams are 642 the last three seasons, incremental improvement would be a nice plus.

SCOREBOARD 6D www.hpe.com SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010 THE HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE

BASEBALL

LEDFORD BOOSTER CLUB MEETING

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Major Leagues AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division

New York Tampa Bay Boston Toronto Baltimore

W 65 64 59 54 32

L 37 38 45 50 71

Pct .637 .627 .567 .519 .311

Chicago Minnesota Detroit Kansas City Cleveland

W 58 57 52 43 43

L 44 46 51 60 61

Pct .569 .553 .505 .417 .413

Texas Los Angeles Oakland Seattle

W 60 53 51 39

L 43 52 51 65

Pct .583 .505 .500 .375

Atlanta Philadelphia Florida New York Washington

W 59 56 52 52 45

L 44 47 51 51 58

Pct .573 .544 .505 .505 .437

St. Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee Chicago Houston Pittsburgh

W 57 58 48 46 43 36

L 46 47 56 57 59 66

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San Diego San Francisco Los Angeles Colorado Arizona

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L 41 45 50 50 65

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WCGB — — 6 11 32½

L10 7-3 8-2 6-4 6-4 2-8

Str L-1 W-7 W-1 L-1 L-1

Home 34-16 31-20 31-21 28-23 18-33

Away 31-21 33-18 28-24 26-27 14-38

L10 7-3 8-2 3-7 3-7 3-7

Str W-5 W-6 L-1 W-1 W-1

Home 32-19 31-20 35-17 21-29 23-27

Away 26-25 26-26 17-34 22-31 20-34

L10 6-4 3-7 5-5 3-7

Str L-1 W-1 L-2 L-5

Home 36-21 28-24 30-22 24-28

Away 24-22 25-28 21-29 15-37

L10 4-6 8-2 7-3 3-7 5-5

Str L-1 L-1 W-2 L-1 W-2

Home 34-13 32-17 28-26 32-18 28-22

Away 25-31 24-30 24-25 20-33 17-36

L10 5-5 5-5 5-5 4-6 6-4 4-6

Str W-1 W-1 L-3 L-3 W-3 L-2

Home 35-16 32-23 24-28 26-27 24-29 23-26

Away 22-30 26-24 24-28 20-30 19-30 13-40

The Ledford High School Athletic Booster Club will hold its kickoff meeting Monday, Aug. 2, at 8 p.m. in the school media center. All those interested in supporting the Panther athletic programs for the coming year are encouraged to attend.

Central Division GB — 1½ 6½ 15½ 16

WCGB — 7½ 12½ 21½ 22

West Division GB — 8 8½ 21½

WCGB — 12½ 13 26

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division GB — 3 7 7 14

WCGB — 3 7 7 14

Central Division GB — — 9½ 11 13½ 20½

WCGB — 2 11½ 13 15½ 22½

West Division GB — 2 7½ 8 23

Friday’s Games Toronto 8, Cleveland 1 Detroit 6, Boston 5 Tampa Bay 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 Kansas City 7, Baltimore 5 Chicago White Sox 6, Oakland 1 Minnesota 5, Seattle 3 L.A. Angels 9, Texas 7

WCGB L10 Str Home — 6-4 L-1 32-21 — 8-2 W-2 32-20 5½ 5-5 L-4 32-21 6 2-8 W-2 33-18 21 3-7 W-1 24-29 Atlanta 6, Cincinnati 4, 10 innings Houston 5, Milwaukee 0 St. Louis 1, Pittsburgh 0, 10 innings Colorado 17, Chicago Cubs 2 Florida 4, San Diego 2 San Francisco 6, L.A. Dodgers 5

Cleveland 2, Toronto 1 Boston 5, Detroit 4 Oakland at Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m. Baltimore at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Seattle at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m. Texas at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m.

.Monday’s Games Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Cleveland at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Minnesota at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

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Sunday’s Games Arizona (D.Hudson 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Niese 7-4), 1:10 p.m. Atlanta (Hanson 8-7) at Cincinnati (Volquez 1-1), 1:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Hamels 7-7) at Washington (Lannan 2-5), 1:35 p.m. Milwaukee (Ra.Wolf 7-9) at Houston (W.Wright 0-1), 2:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Duke 5-9) at St. Louis (Wainwright 14-6), 2:15 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Silva 10-4) at Colorado (De La Rosa 3-3), 3:10 p.m. Florida (Jo.Johnson 10-3) at San Diego (Garland 9-7), 4:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 10-5) at San Francisco (M.Cain 8-8), 8:05 p.m.

Monday’s Games

NATIONAL LEAGUE Friday’s Games

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Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Houston at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Washington at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

Washington 8, Philadelphia 1 Arizona 9, N.Y. Mets 6

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5 8 4

E_A.Rosales (2). DP_Oakland 1. LOB_Oakland 7, Chicago 7. 2B_Barton (25), Kouzmanoff (25), Konerko (22), Viciedo (6). HR_ Kouzmanoff (10), An.Jones (15). SF_M.Ellis. IP H R ER BB SO Oakland Braden W,6-7 9 8 2 2 1 5 Chicago 2 7 5 5 2 8 Danks L,11-8 61⁄3 T.Pena 1 ⁄3 2 1 1 1 1 Linebrink 1 1 0 0 0 2 HBP_by Braden (Pierre). Umpires_Home, Marvin Hudson; First, Derryl Cousins; Second, D.J. Reyburn; Third, Jim Wolf. T_2:27. A_35,852 (40,615).

Atlanta Cincinnati

200 000

000 000—2 100 40x—5

Royals 4, Orioles 3

E_Ale.Gonzalez (1), Me.Cabrera (4), Hanigan (4). DP_Cincinnati 2. LOB_Atlanta 9, Cincinnati 5. 2B_Infante (9), O.Cabrera (24), Rolen (21), Hanigan (7). HR_Rolen (18). IP H R ER BB SO Atlanta Jurrjens L,3-4 6 2-3 8 5 5 0 6 Moylan 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 M.Dunn 1 0 0 0 2 2 Cincinnati Arroyo W,11-6 7 4 2 1 3 3 Rhodes H,20 1-3 1 0 0 0 0 Masset H,12 2-3 0 0 0 0 0 F.Cordero S,28-341 2 0 0 0 2 HBP_by Arroyo (Jurrjens). Umpires_Home, Angel Campos; First, Alfonso Marquez; Second, Tim Timmons; Third, Bob Davidson. T_2:53. A_41,611 (42,319).

Red Sox 5, Tigers 4 Detroit AJcksn cf Rhyms 2b Boesch rf MiCarr 1b JhPerlt 3b Kelly lf Frazier dh Laird c Santiag ss Totals

Boston bi ab 0 Scutaro ss 5 0 J.Drew rf 2 0 EPtrsn pr-cf 0 2 Lowrie ph 1 0 Youkils 1b 3 0 D.Ortiz dh 5 0 VMrtnz c 4 0 ABeltre 3b 4 2 Hall 2b 4 Kalish lf 4 DMcDn cf-rf4 34 4 8 4 Totals 36

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Detroit Boston

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DP_Detroit 3. LOB_Detroit 7, Boston 10. 2B_A.Jackson (26), Frazier (1), Santiago (8), Lowrie (4), Youkilis (26), D.Ortiz (22), D.McDonald (13). HR_Mi.Cabrera (26). S_Rhymes. IP H R ER BB SO Detroit Scherzer 61⁄3 9 1 1 1 3 B.Thomas 0 1 1 1 0 0 Perry H,11 121⁄3 3 1 1 1 2 Coke L,6-2 ⁄3 2 2 2 1 0 Boston Matsuzaka 6 8 4 4 2 5 2 Richardson ⁄3 0 0 0 1 1 Atchison 11⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Okajima W,4-3 1 0 0 0 0 0 Matsuzaka pitched to 1 batter in the 7th. B.Thomas pitched to 1 batter in the 7th. Perry pitched to 1 batter in the 9th. HBP_by Perry (Youkilis). Umpires_Home, Dan Iassogna; First, Dale Scott; Second, Jerry Meals; Third, Mark Wegner. _3:29. A_37,498 (37,402).

Los Angeles San Francisco

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r 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

h 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1

bi 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

2 5 2

000 100—1 000 02x—2

E_Furcal (14). DP_Los Angeles 1. LOB_Los Angeles 5, San Francisco 7. 2B_Torres (33), Posey (10). HR_Blake (11), Burrell (6). SB_ Furcal (18). CS_Furcal (4). S_Zito. IP H R ER BB SO Los Angeles Billingsley 62⁄3 2 0 0 2 5 Kuo H,15 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 Broxton L,3-3 ⁄3 2 1 1 0 0 San Francisco Zito 7 3 1 1 2 6 1 D.Bautista ⁄3 0 0 0 2 0 Mota W,1-3 12⁄3 0 0 0 0 3 HBP_by Kuo (Posey), by Billingsley (F.Sanchez, Whiteside). WP_Kuo. Umpires_Home, Rob Drake; First, Joe West; Second, Angel Hernandez; Third, Dan Bellino.

Athletics 6, White Sox 2 Crisp cf Barton 1b KSuzuk c Kzmnff 3b Cust dh ARosls ss Pnngtn ss RDavis lf M.Ellis 2b Carson rf Totals Oakland Chicago

ab 5 4 5 5 3 4 0 4 2 4 36

r 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 1 1 0 6

h 0 2 1 3 0 1 0 2 0 1 10

Chicago bi ab 0 Pierre lf 3 2 AlRmrz ss 4 0 Rios cf 3 1 Konerk 1b 4 0 Quentin dh 4 0 Przyns c 4 0 Viciedo 3b 4 1 AnJons rf 4 1 Bckhm 2b 4 1 6 Totals 34

041 000

Kansas City bi ab 0 Getz 2b 3 2 Kendall c 4 0 BButler 1b 4 0 JGuilln dh 4 1 Gordon lf 3 0 Aviles 3b 4 0 Maier cf 3 0 Blmqst rf 3 0 YBtncr ss 3 3 Totals 31

h 1 1 0 0 2 2 1 0 1 8

Baltimore Kansas City

000 001

r 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 4

h 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 7

bi 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 4

003 000—3 000 12x—4

E_Wigginton (15). DP_Baltimore 1, Kansas City 4. LOB_Baltimore 4, Kansas City 5. 2B_Markakis (34), Getz (6). HR_B.Butler (10), Maier (4). IP H R ER BB SO Baltimore Bergesen 7 5 2 2 1 5 Hernandez L,5-8 1 2 2 2 1 2 Kansas City Greinke W,7-10 8 7 3 3 3 6 Soria S,28-30 1 1 0 0 0 1 HBP_by Greinke Da.Hernandez.

(B.Roberts).

WP_

Umpires_Home, James Hoye; First, Laz Diaz; Second, Casey Moser; Third, Todd Tichenor. T_2:09. A_25,055 (37,840).

r 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

h 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 4

Seattle Minnesota

Minnesota bi 0 Span cf 0 ACasill 2b 0 Mauer c 0 DlmYn lf 0 Thome dh 0 Cuddyr 1b 0 Kubel rf 0 Valenci 3b 0 Hardy ss 0 Totals 000 300

r 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0

h 3 1 0 1 0 0 2 1 0

bi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

2 8 2

000 010—6 000 200—2

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS_Acquired OF Ryan Church, INF Bobby Crosby and RHP D.J. Carrasco from Pittsburgh for C Chris Snyder, INF Pedro Ciriaco and cash considerations. ATLANTA BRAVES_Recalled OF Gregor Blanco from Gwinnett (IL). Designated OF Brent Clevlen for assignment. CHICAGO CUBS_Acquired INF Blake DeWitt, RHP Kyle Smit and RHP Brett Wallach from the Los Angeles Dodgers for LHP Ted Lilly, INF Ryan Theriot and a cash consideration. HOUSTON ASTROS_Purchased the contract of 1B Brett Wallace from Round Rock (PCL). LOS ANGELES DODGERS_Acquired RHP Octavio Dotel from Pittsburgh for RHP James McDonald and OF Andrew Lambo. PITTSBURGH PIRATES_Recalled INF Argenis Diaz and INF Jeff Clement from Indianapolis (IL). Acquired RHP Joseph Martinez and OF John Bowker from San Francisco for LHP Javier Lopez. SAN DIEGO PADRES_Designated OF Quintin Berry for assignment. WASHINGTON NATIONALS_Acquired RHP Ryan Tatusko and RHP Tanner Roark from Texas for INF Cristian Guzman and assigned them to Harrisburg (EL). Agreed to terms with RHP Yunesky Maya.

Midwest League

Twins 4, Mariners 0 ab ISuzuki rf 4 Figgins 2b 4 Ktchm 1b 4 Branyn dh 4 FGtrrz cf 3 MSndrs lf 3 J.Bard c 3 Tuiassp 3b 3 JaWlsn ss 3 Totals 31

BASEBALL Major League Baseball

MLB_Rescinded the four-game suspension for Atlanta LHP Jonny Venters, deciding he didn’t purposely throw at Milwaukee’s Prince Fielder. American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES_Traded LHP Will Ohman to Florida for RHP Rick VandenHurk. Optioned VandenHurk to Norfolk (IL). Recalled 3B Josh Bell from Norfolk. BOSTON RED SOX_Designated OF Jeremy Hermida for assignment. Selected the contract of OF Ryan Kalish from Pawtucket (IL). Traded RHP Ramon Ramirez to San Francisco for RHP Daniel Turpen. Recalled LHP Dustin Richardson from Pawtucket. CLEVELAND INDIANS_Activated RHP Kerry Wood from 15-day DL. Recalled OF Jordan Brown from Columbus (IL). Traded RHP Jake Westbrook and cash to St. Louis for San Diego RHP Corey Kluber. St. Louis sent OF Ryan Ludwick to San Diego for LHP Nick Greenwood. DETROIT TIGERS_Traded OF Wilkin Ramirez to Atlanta for a player to be named or cash considerations. KANSAS CITY ROYALS_Acquired LHP Tim Collins, RHP Jesse Chavez and OF Gregor Blanco from Atlanta for OF Rick Ankiel, RHP Kyle Farnsworth and cash. Signed manager Ned Yost to a two-year contract extension through the 2012 season. NEW YORK YANKEES_Acquired 1B Lance Berkman and cash considerations from Houston for RHP Mark Melancon and INF Jimmy Paredes. Acquired RHP Kerry Wood and cash from Cleveland for a player to be named or cash. Designated RHP Chan Ho Park for assignment. Optioned OF Colin Curtis and 1B Juan Miranda to Scranton-Wilkes-Barre (IL). OAKLAND ATHLETICS_Recalled RHP Boof Bonser from Sacramento (PCL). Optioned LHP Cedric Bowers to Sacramento. SEATTLE MARINERS_Assigned 1B Justin Smoak to Tacoma (PCL). Placed OF Milton Bradley on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Sean White and INF Matt Tuiasosopo from Tacoma. TAMPA BAY RAYS_Acquired RHP Chad Qualls from Arizona for a player to be named. TEXAS RANGERS_Acquired RHP Roman Mendez, 1B Chris McGuiness, a player to be named and cash considerations from Boston for C Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Placed INF Joaquin Arias on the 15-day DL. Activated RHP Rich Harden off the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Doug Mathis to Oklahoma City (PCL).

QUAD CITIES RIVER BANDITS_Announced C Roberto Espinoza was transferred to Batavia (NYP).

United League LAREDO BRONCOS_Signed OF Jonel Pacheco.

ab 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 3 2 31

r 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 4

h 0 1 3 2 1 1 0 1 0 9

bi 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 4

000 000—0 000 01x—4

E_F.Hernandez (2), Tuiasosopo (7). DP_Seattle 2. LOB_Seattle 4, Minnesota 5. 2B_M.Saunders (9), J.Bard (5), Mauer (34), Thome (12). 3B_A.Casilla (3), Delm.Young (1). S_Hardy. IP H R ER BB SO Seattle F.Hernandez L,7-87 7 3 3 1 4 J.Wright 1 2 1 1 0 0 Minnesota Slowey W,10-5 8 3 0 0 0 5 Mijares 1 1 0 0 0 1

FOOTBALL National Football League CLEVELAND BROWNS_Agreed to terms with CB Joe Haden on a five-year contract. DENVER BRONCOS_Agreed to terms with WR Demaryius Thomas. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS_Signed CB Kevin Thomas. NEW YORK GIANTS_Signed DT Linval Joseph to a multiyear contract. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES_Signed WR Kelley Washington to a one-year contract. Released Jared Perry. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS_Announced the retirement of WR Sean Morey. Placed OL Chester Pitts, FB Owen Schmitt and CB Josh Pinkard on the active/physically-unable-toperform list. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS_Agreed to terms with DT Gerald McCoy on a five-year contract and OT Donald Penn on a six-year contract. Released OT James Williams. TENNESSEE TITANS_Placed DT Tony Brown, WR Damian Williams, LB David Thornton, S Nick Schommer, CB Jamar Love and FB Willie Rose on the physically-unableto-perform list.

Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS_Fired general manager-director of football operations Danny Maciocia.

HOCKEY National Hockey League PITTSBURGH PENGUINS_Named Todd Reirden assistant coach. SAN JOSE SHARKS_Re-signed F Devin Setoguchi to a one-year contract.

Astros 6, Brewers 0 Milwaukee ab Weeks 2b 4 Hart rf 4 Fielder 1b 4 Braun lf 3 McGeh 3b 4 Lucroy c 3 AEscor ss 3 CGomz cf 3 Inglett ph 1 Bush p 2 Capuan p 0 Counsll ph 1 Riske p 0 Totals 32 Milwaukee Houston

r 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

h 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6

Houston bi ab 0 Bourn cf 4 0 AngSnc ss 5 0 Kppngr 2b 5 0 Pence rf 5 0 Michals lf 3 0 Wallac 1b 4 0 CJhnsn 3b 3 0 JaCastr c 3 0 WRdrg p 4 0 Byrdak p 0 0 Figuero p 0 0 0 0 Totals 36 000 230

r 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0

h 1 1 3 1 2 0 3 1 0 0 0

bi 1 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

6 12 6

000 000—0 010 00x—6

E_Lucroy (3). DP_Houston 1. LOB_Milwaukee 8, Houston 10. 2B_Braun (27), Bourn (21), Michaels 2 (8), C.Johnson (9). SB_ Bourn (32). SF_Michaels. IP H R ER BB SO Milwaukee Bush L,5-9 5 10 6 6 1 5 Capuano 2 1 0 0 2 2 Riske 1 1 0 0 0 1 Houston W.Rodriguez W,9-11 8 5 0 0 1 9 Byrdak 1-3 1 0 0 2 0 Figueroa 2-3 0 0 0 0 2 Umpires_Home, Phil Cuzzi; First, Chris Guccione; Second, Brian O’Nora; Third, Jerry Crawford.

T_2:40. A_42,882 (41,915). a

Oakland

r 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3

Umpires_Home, Tom Hallion; First, Ron Kulpa; Second, Lance Barksdale; Third, Ed Rapuano. T_2:07. A_40,799 (39,504).

Giants 2, Dodgers 1 h 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3

ab BRorts 2b 2 Markks rf 4 Wggntn 1b 3 Scott dh 4 AdJons cf 4 Pie lf 4 Wieters c 3 J.Bell 3b 3 Lugo ss 3 Totals 30

Seattle

100 000—4 000 203—5

One out when winning run scored.

Los Angeles ab r Pdsdnk lf 3 0 Furcal ss 4 0 Kemp cf 3 0 Blake 3b 4 1 Loney 1b 4 0 RMartn c 4 0 GAndrs rf 3 0 JCarrll 2b 3 0 Blngsly p 1 0 Kuo p 0 0 Broxtn p 0 0 DBatst p Mota p Totals 29 1

Baltimore

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TRANSACTIONS

Cincinnati 5, Atlanta 2 San Francisco 2, L.A. Dodgers 1 Milwaukee at Houston, 7:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Arizona at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Colorado, 8:10 p.m. Florida at San Diego, 8:35 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Cleveland (J.Gomez 1-0) at Toronto (Litsch 1-4), 1:07 p.m. Detroit (Verlander 12-6) at Boston (C.Buchholz 11-5), 1:35 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 13-4) at Tampa Bay (J.Shields 9-9), 1:40 p.m. Oakland (G.Gonzalez 9-6) at Chicago White Sox (Floyd 6-8), 2:05 p.m. Baltimore (Millwood 2-10) at Kansas City (Chen 5-5), 2:10 p.m. Seattle (French 0-1) at Minnesota (Liriano 9-7), 2:10 p.m. Texas (Cl.Lee 9-4) at L.A. Angels (Jer. Weaver 9-7), 3:35 p.m

TRIVIA QUESTION Q. Can you name the speedy St. Louis Cardinals outfielder voted NL Rookie of the Year in 1985?

Saturday’s Games

Atlanta

Away 28-20 28-25 22-29 20-32 14-36

T_2:42. A_38,824 (40,976).

Carolina League Saturday’s Games Kinston 10, Wilmington 2 Lynchburg at Salem, ppd., rain Frederick at Potomac, 6:35 p.m. Winston-Salem at Myrtle Beach, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday’s Games No games scheduled

Monday’s Games Wilmington at Winston-Salem, 7 p.m. Salem at Frederick, 7 p.m. Myrtle Beach at Kinston, 7 p.m. Potomac at Lynchburg, 7:05 p.m.

TENNIS

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At Los Angeles

ATP World Tour Farmers Classic A U.S. Open Series event Saturday At Los Angeles Tennis Stadium at UCLA Los Angeles Purse: $700,000 (WT250) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles Semifinals Sam Querrey (2), United States, def. Janko Tipsarevic (6), Serbia, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (5), 6-4.

At Gstaad, Switzerland

ATP World Tour Allianz Suisse Open Gstaad Results Saturday At Roy Emerson Arena Gstaad, Switzerland Purse: $580,750 (WT250) Surface: Clay-Outdoor Singles Semifinals

Richard Gasquet (7), France, def. Yuri Schukin, Kazakhstan, 6-3, 6-4. Nicolas Almagro (2), Spain, def. Daniel Gimeno-Traver, Spain, 7-6 (7), 3-6, 6-3.

Doubles Semifinals Marcelo Melo and Bruno Soares (4), Brazil, def. George Bastl, Switzerland, and Dustin Brown, Jamaica, 4-6, 6-3, 10-5 tiebreak.

At Umag, Croatia

ATP World Tour Studena Croatia Open Results Saturday At ITC Stella Maris Umag, Croatia Purse: $580,750 (WT250) Surface: Clay-Outdoor Singles Semifinals Potito Starace, Italy, def. Juan Ignacio Chela (8), Argentina, 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-2. Juan Carlos Ferrero (4), Spain, def. Andreas Seppi, Italy, 6-4, 6-2.

Doubles Semifinals Leos Friedl, Czech Republic, and Filip Polasek, Slovakia, def. Maximo Gonzalez and Sebastian Prieto, Argentina, 6-3, 3-6, 10-7. Frantisek Cermak, Czech Republic, and Michal Mertinak (2), Slovakia, def. Jeff Coetzee, South Africa, and Jamie Murray, Britain, 7-5, 6-3.

GOLF

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U.S. Senior Open Saturday At Sahalee Country Club Sammamish Wash. Purse: $2.6 million Yardage: 6,866; Par 70 Third Round a-denotes amateur

Fred Couples Bernhard Langer Chien Soon Lu Tom Kite Peter Senior Michael Allen Tommy Armour III John Cook Scott Simpson Loren Roberts Olin Browne John Morse Jay Haas Mark Calcavecchia J. R. Roth Keith Fergus Larry Mize J. L. Lewis Joe Ozaki Tom Watson Mike Reid Tom Lehman Javier Sanchez Jeff Hart Mark Wiebe Eduardo Romero Dan Forsman Allen Doyle Bob Tway Fred Funk Russ Cochran Jim Roy Bruce Vaughan Jeff Sluman Joey Sindelar Rod Spittle David Frost Jim Rutledge Corey Pavin Don Pooley Gary Hallberg a-Tim Jackson Mark Johnson Tom Purtzer Bruce Fleisher Gil Morgan Bob Gilder Craig Stadler Jim Chancey Jeff Thomsen Hal Sutton Rod Nuckolls Tsukasa Watanabe Paul Trittler Morris Hatalsky Mike Goodes Ralph West Bob Niger Denis Watson Gene Jones Rich Parker James Mason Mike Lawrence a-Steven Hudson Bill Britton Jon Fiedler Bill Sautter Graham Marsh a-John Grace

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Women’s British Open Saturday At Royal Birkdale Golf Club Southport, England Purse: $2.5 million Yardage: 6,458; Par: 72 Third Round a-amateur

Yani Tseng Katherine Hull In-Kyung Kim Brittany Lincicome Christina Kim Hee Kyung Seo Momoko Ueda Suzann Pettersen Cristie Kerr Morgan Pressel Na Yeon Choi Jiyai Shin Amy Yang Chie Arimura Karine Icher Maria Hernandez Lee-Anne Pace Becky Brewerton Michelle Wie Azahara Munoz Irene Cho M.J. Hur Anne-Lise Caudal Juli Inkster Paula Creamer Meena Lee Gwladys Nocera Brittany Lang Song-Hee Kim Sophie Gustafson Ai Miyazato Sherri Steinhauer Karrie Webb Stacy Prammanasudh Ashleigh Simon Sun Young Yoo Angela Stanford Amy Hung Katie Futcher Henrietta Zuel Mindy Kim Jee Young Lee Sakura Yokomine Iben Tinning Stacy Lewis Inbee Park Haeji Kang a-Caroline Hedwall Jeong Jang Jimin Kang Carin Koch Mi Hyun Kim Melissa Reid Vicky Hurst Alena Sharp Moira Dunn Janice Moodie Laura Davies Hee Young Park Seon Hwa Lee Ji Young Oh Jennifer Rosales Sarah Lee Wendy Ward Sarah Jane Smith Stacy Bregman Shanshan Feng Meaghan Francella Giulia Sergas Anja Monke Kris Tamulis Eunjung Yi Anna Nordqvist Mariajo Uribe Florentyna Parker

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PGA

Justin Leonard Roger Tambellini Bob Estes Spencer Levin Jim Furyk Scott Piercy Briny Baird Derek Lamely Matt Kuchar Rocco Mediate Aron Price Marc Leishman Brandt Snedeker Kevin Na Tim Herron Skip Kendall Brett Wetterich Troy Matteson Paul Stankowski John Rollins Matt Bettencourt Chris Couch Scott McCarron Chris Stroud Aaron Baddeley Brenden Pappas Nicholas Thompson J.J. Henry Dean Wilson Mathew Goggin Stephen Ames Woody Austin Sergio Garcia Pat Perez Ben Crane Richard S. Johnson Roland Thatcher Joe Durant Chris Riley Charles Warren Cameron Percy Michael Letzig Graham DeLaet Arjun Atwal Michael Bradley Chad Collins Ben Curtis John Senden Steve Flesch Davis Love III Garrett Willis Jay Williamson Greg Chalmers John Daly Jeev Milkha Singh Charlie Wi Carl Pettersson Tom Gillis Blake Adams Jeff Quinney Jerod Turner Craig Bowden Brent Delahoussaye Joe Ogilvie Kevin Sutherland Chris DiMarco Matt Every

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Made cut, but did not qualify for final round Ricky Barnes Brian Stuard Cameron Beckman Bill Lunde John Huston a-Jonathan Bartlett

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Nationwide Tour Cox Classic Scores Saturday At Champions Run Omaha, Neb. Purse: $725,000 Yardage: 7,165; Par 71 Third Round

James Hahn Kevin Chappell Paul Claxton Scott Gutschewski Martin Piller Jon Mills Ron Whittaker Aaron Watkins Dicky Pride Bob May Kyle Thompson Colt Knost Jim Herman Scott Stallings Scott Gardiner Hunter Haas Roberto Castro Tag Ridings Alistair Presnell Jason Gore James Vargas David Mathis Steven Bowditch Jeff Gallagher Brendan Steele Ryan Armour A.J. Elgert Chris Nallen Kent Jones Robert Streb Adam Bland Andrew Svoboda Tommy Gainey Brandt Jobe Luke List Joel Edwards Scott Sterling Jamie Lovemark Michael Putnam Jhonattan Vegas Berry Henson Geoffrey Sisk Matt Marshall Brandon Crick Jin Park Peter Tomasulo Bubba Dickerson Tjaart van der Walt Scott Brown Matt Davidson William McGirt Ty Harris Bobby Gates Morgan Hoffmann Zack Miller Fabian Gomez Jason Enloe Dave Schultz Brian Bateman Justin Smith Ken Duke Scott Dunlap Stephen Poole

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Irish Open

Saturday At Killarney Golf and Fishing Club Killarney, Ireland Purse: $3.5 million Yardage: 7,161; Par: 71 Third Round Ross Fisher, England 69-61-71—201 Francesco Molinari, Italy 67-66-69—202 Chris Wood, England 71-65-66—202 Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano, Spain 66-69-68—203 Padraig Harrington, Ireland 68-67-69—204 Richard Green, Australia 65-70-69—204 Seung-Yul Noh, South Korea 66-69-20—205 Anders Hansen, Denmark 67-68-70—205 Richard Bland, England 69-71-66—206 Mark Haastrup, Denmark 67-72-67—206 Michael Hoey, Northern Ireland 66-69-71—206 Shane Lowry, Ireland 74-65-68—207 Johan Edfors, Sweden 67-69-71—207 Darren Clarke, Northern Ireland 66-70-71—207 Paul McGinley, Ireland 67-68-71—207 Paul Waring, England 75-66-67—208 Brett Rumford, Australia 66-69-73—208 Joost Luiten, Netherlands 74-65-70—209 Sam Hutsby, England 69-69-71—209 Marcel Siem, Germany 66-70-73—209

Others Graeme McDowell, Northern Ireland Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland Justin Rose, England

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Greenbrier Classic Scores Saturday At The Old White Course White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Purse: $6 million Yardage: 7,031; Par 70 Third Round a-amateur Jeff Overton D.A. Points Boo Weekley J.B. Holmes Jonathan Byrd Brendon de Jonge Jimmy Walker Stuart Appleby Charles Howell III Erik Compton

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MOTORSPORTS

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NASCAR Sprint Cup

Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Pocono Raceway Long Pond, Pa. Lap length: 2.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 171.393. 2. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 171.096. 3. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 170.371. 4. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 170.222.

5. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 169.936. 6. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 169.901. 7. (43) A J Allmendinger, Ford, 169.879. 8. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 169.77. 9. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 169.696. 10. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 169.613. 11. (12) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 169.543. 12. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 169.447. 13. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 169.44. 14. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 169.163. 15. (77) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 169.122. 16. (9) Kasey Kahne, Ford, 169.1. 17. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 169.024. 18. (6) David Ragan, Ford, 168.995. 19. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 168.7. 20. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 168.672. 21. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 168.669. 22. (71) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 168.602. 23. (98) Paul Menard, Ford, 168.413. 24. (00) David Reutimann, Toyota, 168.366. 25. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 168.347. 26. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 168.294. 27. (82) Scott Speed, Toyota, 168.083. 28. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 167.951. 29. (19) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 167.813. 30. (46) J.J. Yeley, Dodge, 167.629. 31. (83) Reed Sorenson, Toyota, 167.37. 32. (38) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 167.33. 33. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 167.156. 34. (78) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 166.988. 35. (09) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 166.988. 36. (55) Michael McDowell, Toyota, 166.979. 37. (37) David Gilliland, Ford, 166.457. 38. (66) Dave Blaney, Toyota, 166.392. 39. (36) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 166.322. 40. (33) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 165.511. 41. (34) Kevin Conway, Ford, Owner Points. 42. (7) P.J. Jones, Toyota, Owner Points. 43. (64) Todd Bodine, Toyota, 166.276. Failed to Qualify 44. (26) David Stremme, Ford, 165.386. 45. (13) Max Papis, Toyota, 165.026.

NASACR Truck

Saturday At Pocono RacewayLong Pond, Pa. Lap length: 2.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (1) Elliott Sadler, Chevrolet, 55 laps, 148.1 rating, 195 points, $36,950. 2. (2) Kasey Kahne, Toyota, 55, 131.1, 175, $27,815. 3. (18) Matt Crafton, Chevrolet, 55, 92.1, 165, $21,535. 4. (5) Aric Almirola, Toyota, 55, 109.5, 160, $18,800. 5. (7) Justin Lofton, Toyota, 55, 95.6, 155, $15,450. 6. (10) Mike Skinner, Toyota, 55, 97.9, 150, $11,350. 7. (4) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 55, 100.3, 146, $10,850. 8. (13) Timothy Peters, Toyota, 55, 85.8, 142, $10,625. 9. (3) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 55, 112.3, 143, $8,325. 10. (16) Jason White, Dodge, 55, 75.3, 134, $11,450. 11. (11) James Buescher, Chevrolet, 55, 88.9, 130, $8,200. 12. (6) Todd Bodine, Toyota, 55, 109.1, 132, $10,325. 13. (15) David Starr, Toyota, 55, 76.8, 124, $10,275. 14. (12) Johnny Sauter, Chevrolet, 55, 72.5, 121, $10,225. 15. (19) Mario Gosselin, Chevrolet, 55, 70.1, 118, $10,950. 16. (25) Brent Raymer, Ford, 55, 61.8, 115, $10,000. 17. (9) Stacy Compton, Chevrolet, 55, 78.2, 112, $10,100. 18. (26) Tim Andrews, Dodge, 55, 62.5, 109, $9,775. 19. (17) Ricky Carmichael, Chevrolet, 55, 73.3, 106, $9,675. 20. (24) Ryan Sieg, Chevrolet, 55, 57.1, 103, $10,125. 21. (14) Chris Fontaine, Chevrolet, 55, 60.9, 100, $7,225. 22. (20) Donny Lia, Chevrolet, 55, 68, 97, $9,375. 23. (30) Brett Butler, Chevrolet, 55, 43.2, 94, $9,275. 24. (35) Joe Aramendia, Chevrolet, 55, 42.2, 91, $7,950. 25. (28) Tim Bainey Jr., Chevrolet, 55, 46.9, 88, $6,915. 26. (33) Mike Harmon, Ford, 55, 37.9, 85, $6,875. 27. (27) Jennifer Jo Cobb, Ford, 53, 43, 82, $8,200. 28. (34) Norm Benning, Chevrolet, 52, 34.1, 79, $6,825. 29. (8) Ron Hornaday Jr., Chevrolet, accident, 50, 84.8, 76, $7,800. 30. (29) Chase Mattioli, Chevrolet, accident, 45, 43.9, 73, $7,275. 31. (31) Chad McCumbee, Chevrolet, suspension, 30, 29.9, 70, $6,750. 32. (23) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Chevrolet, accident, 26, 46.1, 67, $6,725. 33. (22) Mike Garvey, Chevrolet, electrical, 14, 36.9, 64, $6,700. 34. (32) Butch Miller, Dodge, rear gear, 10, 31.1, 61, $6,675. 35. (36) J.C. Stout, Chevrolet, electrical, 4, 33.3, 58, $6,650. 36. (21) Carl Long, Dodge, overheating, 2, 30.3, 55, $6,622.

___Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 111.966 mph. Time of Race: 1 hour, 13 minutes, 41 seconds. Margin of Victory: 0.445 seconds. Caution Flags: 6 for 18 laps. Lead Changes: 6 among 4 drivers. Lap Leaders: E.Sadler 1-20; K.Kahne 2132; E.Sadler 33-37; T.Bodine 38-39; D.Hamlin 40-44; K.Kahne 45-49; E.Sadler 50-55. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): E.Sadler, 3 times for 31 laps; K.Kahne, 2 times for 17 laps; D.Hamlin, 1 time for 5 laps; T.Bodine, 1 time for 2 laps. Top 10 in Points: 1. T.Bodine, 1,993; 2. A.Almirola, 1,844; 3. J.Sauter, 1,800; 4. T.Peters, 1,791; 5. M.Crafton, 1,748; 6. A.Dillon, 1,730; 7. R.Hornaday Jr., 1,725; 8. M.Skinner, 1,724; 9. D.Starr, 1,652; 10. J.White, 1,627.

___NASCAR Driver Rating Formula A maximum of 150 points can be attained in a race. The formula combines the following categories: Wins, Finishes, Top-15 Finishes, Average Running Position While on Lead Lap, Average Speed Under Green, Fastest Lap, Led Most Laps, Lead-Lap Finish.

Formula One

After Saturday qualifying; race Sunday At HungaroringBudapest, Hungary Lap length: 2.722 miles Third Session 1. Sebastian Vettel, Germany, Red Bull, 1 minute, 18.773 seconds. 2. Mark Webber, Australia, Red Bull, 1:19.184. 3. Fernando Alonso, Spain, Ferrari, 1:19.987. 4. Felipe Massa, Brazil, Ferrari, 1:20.331. 5. Lewis Hamilton, England, McLaren, 1:20.499. 6. Nico Rosberg, Germany, Mercedes, 1:21.082. 7. Vitaly Petrov, Russia, Renault, 1:21.229. 8. Robert Kubica, Poland, Renault, 1:21.328. 9. Pedro de la Rosa, Spain, BMW Sauber, 1:21.411. 10. Nico Hulkenberg, Germany, Williams, 1:21.710.

Eliminated after second session 11. Jenson Button, England, McLaren, 1:21.292. 12. Rubens Barrichello, Brazil, Williams, 1:21.331. 13. Adrian Sutil, Germany, Force India, 1:21.517. 14. Michael Schumacher, Germany, Mercedes, 1:21.630. 15. Sebastien Buemi, Switzerland, Toro Rosso, 1:21.897. 16. Vitantonio Liuzzi, Italy, Force India, 1:21.927. 17. Jaime Alguersuari, Spain, Toro Rosso, 1:21.998.

Eliminated after first session 18. Kamui Kobayashi, Japan, BMW Sauber, 1:22.222. 19. Timo Glock, Germany, Virgin, 1:24.050. 20. Heikki Kovalainen, Finland, Lotus Racing, 1:24.120. 21. Jarno Trulli, Italy, Lotus Racing, 1:24.199. 22. Lucas di Grassi, Brazil, Virgin, 1:25.118. 23. Bruno Senna, Brazil, HRT, 1:26.391. 24. Sakon Yamamoto, Japan, HRT, 1:26.453.

TRIVIA ANSWER

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ADVENTURE, CALENDAR THE HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010 www.hpe.com

Girls turning into gunners BY CHERIE JONES SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE

Handing out certificates at the end of a concealed carry class is always my favorite part. Knowing I’ve helped inform people about the laws for shooting and carrying a hand gun gives me a sense of accomplishment. The thing I’ve noticed lately is the rising ratio of female to male students in my classes. The best concealed carry classes I teach are the ones with a class of strictly women learning to handle a handgun with confidence and saying they’re ready to go to the gun store and buy their first handgun. In today’s times, it seems that we’re constantly being reminded by the news media of crimes close to home. Twenty years ago I’d never have dreamed that I’d be encouraging women to carry protection against muggers in broad daylight, but with the stories every night on TV, you just can’t be too careful anymore. A lot of women are deciding they want to have some control of their destiny and feel having access to a firearm and knowing how to use it is a viable option. At the beginning of a class most of the women are timid and limited with their knowledge of all things relating to guns. Usually when they’re allowed to first touch the guns and look them over, even though I tell them and show them that there’s no bullets in the guns or even in the room, they pick up the gun with two fingers or pull their hand back like it’s going to bite them. The first four hours of classroom study we devoted strictly to familiarization of gun parts, understand-

ing ammunition, loading and unloading techniques, carrying and presenting, and the advantages of different types of handguns. I let them handle the guns on the table and the more familiar they get with the guns the easier it is for them to load and unload them. We spend a lot of time talking about what kind of gun best suits their needs. Making an informed decision on a handgun purchase is one of my goals for these classes. I don’t want anyone being talked into something that doesn’t suit their needs by a gung-ho sales person working on a commission. The next two hours are hands-on shooting using one hand, two hands, presentation from a holster or purse and at different yard lines. Then we go back into the classroom and cover the laws concerning use of deadly force and view shoot/don’t shoot scenarios on videos. The last part of the class is the test. I’m proud to say, I’ve never had a student fail. Many of the women that take our class don’t decide to get a Concealed Carry Permit. While that’s the name of the class, it’s really an educational experience for them that they can learn the basics of handgun ownership and what the law says about their ability to defend themselves. I’ve been around over a half a century and never used a gun for protection yet. I know there are situations where trouble just comes out of nowhere and that’s when a handgun sure would be nice to have in your purse, so having the permit certainly has advantages. Just recently, I was on a local television news show

reporting on the number of women taking concealed carry classes and getting permits. The news crew came to our house where my husband, Dick, and I were teaching the class and interviewed everyone there. We had four students that night and they all said they’d shot a pistol once or twice but not enough to know the workings of a handgun or the difference between a rimfire round and center fire round. By the end of the class, all of them shot a .44 Special and three shot a .44 Magnum, just to see what it was like. One of the signs of increased levels of participation of women in the shooting sports is the number of products aimed at women. Kenny Beck, the TV personality doing our segment, was amazed that Charter Arms makes a pink pistol and that it’s their biggest seller and that Galco, a prestigious holster maker, has an entire line of quality purses made for women who want to safely carry their handgun. When Dick and I watched the segment on TV a few days later, I felt proud of what I’d done. My girls who were squeamish about touching a gun at the beginning of the class were having a ball on TV shooting big guns that real men are sometimes reluctant to shoot. I think I can call that success.

in Kernersville. Check the web at www.eteamz. com/ucbobcats for info.

information, call the YMCA at 861-7788 Youth Baseball: The Grubb Family YMCA in Archdale-Trinity is having registration until September 5th for its youth baseball league. This is a league boys and girl ages 3-8. The fee is $35 for members and $50 for non members. All games and practices will be played at Aldridge Park in Archdale. For more information, call the YMCA at 861-7788

ball and soccer on Monday, August 2 from 6-7:30 p.m. and Friday, August 6 from 6-7:30 p.m. Signup fees are as follows: Football (106th grade) $85; T-ball, C-ball, softball and baseball (ages 4-14) $65 and soccer $65. Pee wee and little league conditioning week is August 30 and 31 and Sept. 1, 2 and 4. For more info, check the web at www. pilotboosters.com or check facebook: pilot boosters.

HIGH POINT PONY

UPWARD SOCCER REGISTRATION – Now under way at Rich Fork Baptist Church. Open to kids ages 4 through the sixth grade. Cost is $60 before Aug. 10 and $75 after. Call 4766258 for info.

CHERIE JONES IS a freelance outdoor writer and a member of the Southeast Outdoor Press Association. She lives in High Point. She shoots competitive shotgun events and is an NRA Certified Shooting Instructor who teaches women’s only shotgun classes and concealed carry classes as well as giving individual shooting instruction. She also hunts and fishes. You can visit her website at offtheporchmedia. com and contact her at offtheporch52@yahoo.com

CALENDAR

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BASEBALL

– Needs head coaches for the 2010-11 school year for boys track and field and junior varsity boys soccer. Experience requested for both positions. For info, contact athletic director Brindon Christman at 819-2978 or 819-2970.

ARCHDALE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT. – Will begin registration for fall baseball league on August 2. The Mustang League is open to kids born between 5/01/00 and 4/30/02. Cost for this league is $35 for Archdale residents and $55 for non-residents. The Bronco League is open to kids born between 5/01/98 and 4/30/00. Cost for this league is $40 for Archdale residents and $60 for nonresidents. Games will be played at Creekside Park and league play starts in mid-September. Call 4311117, ext. 314 or 315 for more details.

WESTCHESTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL – Needs head coaches for the 2010-11 school year for varsity girls basketball and varsity girls soccer, plus an assistant varsity track and field coach. Anyone interested in the positions should contact athletic director Pat Kahny at 822-4063.

BASKETBALL

FLAG FOOTBALL/CHEERLEADING

HIGH POINT STARS FALL TRAVEL SEASON – Looking for rising fourth-10th graders for girls and boys teams. Call Aaron Grier at 991-0597 or check the web at www. eteamz.com/highpointstarsbasketball for info. Registration ends Aug. 21.

UPWARD AT CROSSOVER COMMUNITY CHURCH – Registration is open for Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading at Crossover Community Church of High Point. Open to children in kindergarten to sixth grade. Practices begin Aug. 9 with play beginning Sept. 11. Cost is $50 per child before Aug. 1 and $55 after. Registration forms can be picked up at Crossover, the Chavis YMCA, or at www.crossovercommunitychurch.com. For info or to volunteer, contact the league director at 431-7113 ext. 104.

COACHING VACANCIES HIGH POINT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY – Needs a varsity volleyball head coach and varsity girls basketball head coach with experience in leading a program. Also needed are middle school girls and boys basketball coaches. For info, contact athletic director Corey Gesell at 688-5487. SOUTHWEST GUILFORD HIGH SCHOOL

GOLF NINTH ANNUAL GUILD GOLF CLASSIC – Set for Saturday, August 21 at Holly Ridge Golf Links. Format is captain’s choice with team handicap and is limited to 28 teams of four. Cost is $240 per team. Proceeds benefit High Point Regional Health System. Call Mittie White at 431-6560 or 6884913 for more details. TRIAD CHRISTIAN CENTER SCHOLARSHIP CLASSIC – The Singles Ministry at Triad Christian Center is holding its first “Scholarship Golf Classic” on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 1 p.m. The event at Maple Leaf in Kernersville is being held as a day of fun, networking and fellowship while also impacting the lives of students needing help with continuing education. Price for singles is $100 and foursomes can sign up for $350, with an awards dinner and banquet set to follow the golf at 6 p.m. Sponsorships also are available from the $50-$500 range. For info, contact JoVan Turner at255-5164 or jvt7@hotmail.com.

GRUBB FAMILY YMCA UNION CROSS BOBCATS – Sign-ups will be held Aug. 1-20 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Southeast Middle School

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IGH POINT – In February 2009, when Danny Baughman’s mother-in-law was diagnosed with breast cancer, he felt like a firefighter without a hose. “That was the first time I’ve ever felt helpless,” the city of High Point firefighter says. “Being the type of person I am, being a firefighter, I always want to come to the rescue – to take away the pain and make everything OK – and I couldn’t. When you experience someone going through the devastating effects of cancer and the treatment, you want to do more, but you can’t.” A year and a half later, Baughman has found that he can help by bringing the Pink Heals Tour – a national campaign – to High Point for its only official North Carolina stop. The Pink Heals Tour (www.pinkfiretrucks. org) is designed to raise awareness and money for the fight against cancer, specifically cancer in women. The tour consists of several pink firetrucks, driven by firefighters wearing pink turnout gear in support of women and their battle against cancer. The tour will arrive in High Point on Sept. 11, and several communitywide activities are planned, including a parade of six pink firetrucks; a remembrance ceremony for firefighters who died in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001; and an opportunity for women who are battling cancer or have battled cancer to write messages of hope on the pink firetrucks. “After the signing event, we’re expecting about a thousand motorcycle riders (known as the Guardians of the Ribbon) who will escort these pink firetrucks to Laurinburg,” says Baughman, coordinator of the High Point event. “Florence (S.C.) is the next official stop, but we’re going to Laurinburg first to deliver a hug of hope to a mother there who’s dying of brain

cancer. The town is also having a benefit for that mother.” Local firefighters will be selling event T-shirts, hosting a raffle and collecting donations to raise funds in connection with the event. Baughman has set a goal of $50,000, and all proceeds will be donated to High Point Regional Health System’s LoveLine fund for cancer patients needing financial assistance. Each of the pink firetrucks coming to High Point has been named for a specific woman impacted by cancer. Making its debut on the tour, for example, will be Kayla, in honor of an 11-yearold North Carolina girl battling stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The trucks also include Karen, honoring a lung cancer survivor; Tonya, in memory of a Texas firefighter’s wife who died of cancer; and three others. “These firetrucks have inspired thousands of women in their fight against cancer,” Baughman says. In addition to hosting the Pink Heals Tour stop next month, the High Point Fire Department was the first municipal fire department in North Carolina to adopt the “Cares Enough To Wear Pink” resolution, pledging to wear pink duty shirts on Oct. 25-27 in support of women battling cancer. “As men, it’s part of our duty to protect our women, so we wear pink in honor of women,” Baughman says. “It’s not mandatory, but we’re encouraging all of our firefighters to wear the pink duty shirt.” According to Baughman, the hope and inspiration provided by the Pink Heals Tour can be an important weapon for a woman fighting cancer. “My mother-in-law said her medical treatment made her better, but it was the hope, love and support from family and friends that cured her,” he said. “And that’s the message I wanted to carry into our fire department and into our community.”

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Danny Baughman (left) and fellow High Point firefighter Brian Evans show custom helmet commemorating the Pink Heals Tour, which will be in the city on Sept. 11.

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In conjunction with the Pink Heals Tour’s visit to High Point on Sept. 11, local firefighters will be selling pink T-shirts and raffle tickets, and registering motorcyclists to be Guardians of the Ribbon, at these times: • Tuesday, 5-8 p.m., at Chick-fil-A, 2700 N. Main St. • Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Lowe’s, 2600 N. Main St. • Aug. 28, noon-3 p.m., and Sept. 10, 4-6 p.m., at Harley-Davidson of Greensboro, 538 Farragut St. The registration fee to participate in the Guardians of the Ribbon ride is $15 for one bike, $20 for one bike with two riders. For more information, contact Chris Madden at 8833357 or Chris.Madden@HighPointNC. gov.

Raffle tickets are $5 apiece, or $20 for five. Events on Sept. 11 include the following: • The Pink Heals Parade, beginning at 9:30 a.m., taking place on N. Main Street between Montlieu Avenue and High Avenue. • The Ringing of the Bell ceremony to honor fallen firefighters, 11 a.m. in the Showplace parking lot. • Signing messages of hope on the pink firetrucks, noon-3 p.m., also at Showplace. For more information, contact event coordinator Danny Baughman at 870-2316 or Danny.Baughman@High PointNC.gov. You can also visit www. pinkhealsnc.com.

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The North Carolina Zoo will offer visitors a respite from the heat on the weekend of Aug. 7-8, when the park holds its annual “ZooCool” special events. Zoo forecasters are calling for a blast of cold air over the weekend, thanks to special evaporative snow machines to be placed in the African entrance plaza. Zoo patrons will also get a firsthand look at how the zoo helps its animals beat the heat as keepers present talks at various exhibits on how they keep the animals cool. Along with these “Meet The Keeper” programs, some of the zoo’s animals will be given ice treats throughout the day. Locations and times for the animal ice treats are: polar bears, 11 a.m.; puffins (Saturday only), 11:30 a.m.; cougars, 1 p.m.; baboons, noon; bald eagle (Sunday only), 1:30 p.m.; Sonora Desert animals, 1:30 p.m.; gorillas, 1:30 p.m.; and chimpanzees, 2 p.m. Radio Disney will provide games and prizes on Saturday in the North America Plaza from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. More information and a detailed schedule of “ZooCool” activities can be found on the zoo’s website at www.nczoo.org. All events are free with regular paid admission of $10 for adults, $6 for children 2-12, and $8 for seniors 62-plus. Operating hours from April through October are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

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ear Abby: We sent a check to our niece a month before her marriage as a wedding gift to her and her fiance. The amount was generous, and we felt any young couple would be delighted to receive it. We also attended their out-of-state wedding. Four months after we sent the check, it had neither been cashed nor had we received any acknowledgment that it had been received. I contacted my sister to verify that it hadn’t been lost only to be told that my niece was “embarrassed by the large amount of the check and could not accept it”! Have you ever heard of such a thing? We think it is rude on multiple counts: First, evaluating the gift; second, rejecting the gift; and finally, not feeling obligated even to acknowledge it. I’m boiling mad. My sister was the one who suggested “money” when we asked what the bride could use as a

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Dear Furious: Yes – and congratulations. Your letter is a first. I ■■■ have heard of brides complaining that a gift of money wasn’t large enough – but never that it was “too large.” Could there be some additional tensions in the family that prevented your niece from telling you that your generosity was more than she could comfortably accept? If so, she could have returned it with a note thanking you and explaining the reason. Your thoughts regarding etiquette are absolutely correct. Any gift – or Dear Abby

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Dear Abby: Our youngest son was honored at his groom’s dinner last month. As I looked down our table, six of our guests were fixated on sending/ receiving text messages on their cell phones. One young woman sat staring off into space because no one had made any attempt to engage her in conversation. Finally, I remarked that this was rude and that people should shut off their gadgets and get to know one another. These people were invited to honor my son who was being married. It did not go over well. I got comments like, “What’s wrong with that?” “Oh, I have taken my knitting to these events,” and, “I do this all the time.” My thought was, “Well, stay home then and text away!” Is it so hard for people to tune in and turn on to what is going on around

them and forgo their “toys” during special life events? I am ... Tired Of Technology Dear Tired Of Technology: Obviously it is. But some people are so “addicted” to their electronic devices that they literally go into a form of withdrawal if they can’t check for messages every few minutes. I agree that what happened was rude. But having discussed this subject with more than one psychiatrist, what I’m hearing is that many individuals today who effectively communicate on their devices, have difficulty engaging in eye-to-eye, one-on-one social interaction. That may explain the phenomenon you observed at the party. DEAR ABBY is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Parents back decision to let Dutch teenager sail MIDDELBURG, Netherlands (AP) – Fourteenyear-old Laura Dekker wasn’t even in court last week for a decision that her lawyer says will make her “unbelievable happy.” A Dutch court cleared the way Tuesday for Dekker to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world, an adventure that could begin in the next two weeks. Judges at Middelburg’s family court lifted a guardianship order imposed on Dekker last year after she said she wanted to set sail when she was still just 13. Her plan ignited a worldwide debate on how

far parents should go in supporting or encouraging their children’s improbable dreams. Dekker “ W i t h this decision, the responsibility for Laura lies with her parents,” said presiding judge S. Kuypers. “It is up to them to decide whether Laura can set off on her sail trip.” Both of Laura’s parents, who are separated, say they support her attempt. Dekker’s lawyer, Peter de Lange, said she was on her boat, Guppy, and

would be delighted by the decision. “She will be unbelievable happy with this,” De Lange said. “Justice has been done.” Dekker could set off for her starting point in Portugal within two weeks, he said. The Council for Child Protection, the Dutch government’s umbrella childcare agency, had asked the court to extend for another year a guardianship order that had prevented Dekker from sailing. The agency will study the court’s decision, spokesman Richard Bakker said. It can decide to appeal.

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ear Dr. Donohue: I am a 69-year-old woman, writing to you for information on probiotics. After taking antibiotics for a sinus infection, I developed diarrhea and bloating. I had many tests and scans. Everything was OK. My symptoms continued. On my third visit, they took a stool specimen, which showed yeasts. The doctor suggested I go to a health-food store and buy probiotics. I did, and a miracle happened: My diarrhea stopped. Is yogurt considered probiotics? For how long and how often should you take probiotics? – N.A. Probiotics contain live microorganisms that promote health when eaten. Microorganisms are bacteria and fungi. The thought of swigging down bacteria or fungi might be a turnoff. However, these microorganisms are the good kind, not the kind that causes infections. They work for us. Probiotics can restore to the digestive tract the normal balance between good and bad germs. They also appear to have a stimulatory effect on the immune system. Probiotics come as tablets, cheeses, milk, yogurts, juices and other drinks. The labels on these products must say “live and active cultures.” The names of the organisms most often used are lactobacillus, bifidobacterium and sacchromyces. Some brand names of probiotics are Culturelle, Align, Floraster and the yogurt Activia. Curbing diarrhea is only one use for these products. They’re also used for irritable bowel syndrome and other conditions. Yogurt is a probiotic if it contains live cultures. How long can you take them? That’s a question that can’t be answered. The studies haven’t been done. The side effects from probiotics are few. It seems to me that you can use the yogurt probiotics forever. The others are probably equally safe for long-term use, but definite statements aren’t possible. The labels on the products ought to tell you how long they can be used and in what doses to use them. Dear Dr. Donohue: I would like to comment on your article on bedwetting. I am 68 and was a bed-wetter when I was little. It was during an era when children were supposed to be potty

Utah issues new travel guide for visitors SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – The Utah Office of Tourism has released the 201011 Utah Travel Guide to help visitors with vacation plans. The 176-page guide includes lists of seasonal sports and venues, tours, public lands, scenic byways, campgrounds, cultural events and more. Tourism office Managing Director Leigh von der Esch says the guide builds on momentum growing since the state launched its “Life Elevated” travel campaign in 2006.

trained at young ages. I remember the rituals my parents went through HEALTH to break me of this Dr. Paul habit that, Donohue I sup■■■ pose, was embarrassing to them. I eventually outgrew it. My first-born daughter was also a bed-wetter. I resolved not to make a big deal of it. Every morning we removed the sheets and pjs, and washed her, never harping about her “problem.” She outgrew it. Two of her five children were bed-wetters, too. She never dwelt on it. Perhaps bed-wetting has a genetic basis. Parents ought not to grumble and blame their children. We should be thankful for such small challenges and for having normal children. – S.B. Genes strongly influence bed-wetting. If one parent was a bed-wetter, the child has a 45 percent chance of also being one. If both parents were, their child has a 75 percent chance of wetting the bed. Genes are a big factor. Bed-wetting is involuntary. The child is in no way responsible. In my opinion, punishing or humiliating a child for wetting the bed is child abuse. Dear Dr. Donohue: How much sugar is safe for the average person? I see “grams” on packages and hear “calories” on TV. Please tell me in grams how much sugar is safe. – G.J. One gram is a 30th of an ounce, not much. One gram of sugar provides 4 calories. One teaspoon of sugar has 16 calories; therefore, it is 4 grams. On a 2,000-calorie diet – an average intake for a woman – you can have 32 grams (8 teaspoons) to 48 grams (12 teaspoons) a day. That not very much when you consider that one 12-ounce can of most regular soft drinks has 40 grams of sugar, 10 teaspoons. DR. DONOHUE regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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uestion: If a man and woman really love each other, won’t that hold their marriage steady when the storms come? Dr. Dobson: Not necessarily – and certainly not if you are thinking of love as a romantic feeling. Feeling wonderful about one another does not make two people compatible over the long haul. Many couples assume that the excitement of their courtship will continue for the rest of their lives. That virtually never occurs! It is naive to expect two unique individuals to mesh together like a couple of machines and to remain exhilarated throughout life. Even gears have multiple cogs with rough edges to be honed before they will work in concert. That honing process usually occurs in the first year or two of marriage. The foundation for all that is to follow is laid in those critical months. What often occurs at this time is a dramatic struggle for power in the relationship. Who will lead? Who will follow? Who will determine how the money is spent? Who will get his or her way in times of disagreement? Everything is up for grabs in the beginning, and the way these early decisions are made will set the stage for the future. Question: Would you say that most marital problems are caused by sexual difficulties? Dr. Dobson: No, the opposite is more accurate. Most sexual prob-

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Question: My former wife and I were married for Dr. James 13 years before Dobson we divorced two ■■■ years ago. She has since remarried and has custody of our 12-yearold daughter. Recently, I’ve learned that my ex-wife is saying things to our daughter that I feel are damaging to her spirit. She frequently blames her weight problem, smoking addiction and financial woes on our daughter (“I wouldn’t be in this mess if it weren’t for you”). She also has no respect for our daughter’s boundaries and routinely confiscates cash gifts that are received for birthday or Christmas presents. Since I am no longer recognized as the primary care provider, I am somewhat hesitant to raise objections. Still, she is my daughter, and it pains me to see her subjected to this kind of abuse. Should I step in and make things right? Dr. Dobson: I’m sure what you are witnessing is extremely distressing, and I wish there were legal remedies to help you protect your daughter. Within certain limits, however, your ex-wife is

permitted by the court to be a bad mother and even do things that are harmful to the child. If you attack her or try to place her on the defensive, you could even make things tougher for your daughter. Apart from what you can accomplish with your wife through negotiation and personal influence, then, your hands are tied. There is, however, so much that you can do directly with your daughter – even though you don’t have custody over her. Work hard on that relationship. Be there for her when she needs you. Give her the best of your love and attention when she visits. At 12 years of age, she is at the most vulnerable time of her life, and she needs a father who thinks she is very special. You can have a profound influence on her if you demonstrate your love and concern consistently during this difficult period of her life. Remember, too, that the present situation may be temporary. Teenagers are given greater latitude in deciding which parent they want to live with. By your daughter’s choice, you might have custody of her in a year or two. Until then, all you can do is the best you can do. I pray that it will be enough. DR. DOBSON is founder and Chairman Emeritus of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80995 (www.focusonthefamily.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House.

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ear Dr. Fox: I’m writing in response to your recent column about how a “dog’s devotion to master can lead to the grave.” It is similar to what occurred with our golden retriever more than 20 years ago when my husband died at 46 after a four-year battle with cancer. During my husband’s illness, Friday laid beside his bed, provided support when my husband walked, and never left his side. He obviously knew something was wrong and was devoted to his master. Before my husband was ill, he was a senior sports-and-news cameraman for a major TV station. Owing to the nature of his assignments, my husband’s work hours were unpredictable. Regardless of the hour, Friday always knew when my husband was headed home and ran to the front door, wagging his tail and sitting patiently until my husband’s car pulled into the driveway. After my husband’s death (in the hospital), Friday sat at the front door all day, every day, whining and waiting for my husband’s return. He stopped eating and wouldn’t leave the front hallway. He refused to play with our children whom he loved because “guard duty” was his only purpose. He left his post only when he needed to be waked. My heart was breaking for this dog. After one week of watching Friday’s vigil, I decided to help him understand what happened. Hesitantly, Friday left his post and got into the car with me. His car

behavior was unusual: He paced from window to window, looking everywhere ANIMAL for my husband. DOCTOR I drove to the cemDr. Michael etery, and Fox we walked ■■■ together toward my husband’s gravesite. As we got closer, Friday pulled away from me and ran directly to my husband’s grave. He lay down on the grave, closed his eyes and just stayed there, quietly. I didn’t try to talk to Friday or to disturb him – he needed to grieve, too. After an hour, Friday got up and walked over to me, using his mouth to hand me his leash. He was ready to go home. On the way back home, Friday laid down quietly in the backseat. After we arrived home, he kept kissing my hands as if to say “thank you” and never again sat by the front door waiting for my husband to return home. He now understood. Although obviously sad, his behavior returned to normal around the children and he began eating again. In time, he healed as we did. – L.B.J., Lake Worth, Fla. Dear L.B.J.: Many readers will join me in thanking you for this remarkable example of giving a dog closure with regard to your husband whom Friday thought was perhaps still alive. Your devoted dog clearly advances our

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his cat, but it turns out he doesn’t do well with other cats. My landlord let me keep him this past year as I searched for a new companion with no luck. I’m shipping out in a month, and I can’t keep the cat. How can I do right by this creature who was such a comfort to my dad? I know this isn’t your usual type of question, but I hope you’ll have some advice. – M.G., San Francisco, Calif. Dear M.G.: Many good souls like you who are taking care of relatives’

pets after they have died, been hospitalized, or placed in a nursing home that allows no pets are often in a serious predicament. There are shelters for such animals, but they can be far from ideal for cats and dogs who do not adapt to group living or worse – life in a solitary cage. The farm-barn situation can work out well for cats, provided those who are attached to humans get some human contact on a regular basis. Your local animal shelter/humane society should have some leads

for you, including names of people who offer temporary in-home living as a halfway house or foster home prior to adoption. It is always wise to make some provisions in one’s will when companion animals might outlive their owners. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS to Dr. Michael Fox, c/o The High Point Enterprise, P.O. Box 1009, High Point, NC 27261. Visit Dr. Fox’s website at www.twobitdog.com/DrFox. The volume of mail received prohibits personal replies, but questions and comments of general interest will be discussed in future columns.

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Former Arizona congressman J.D. Hayworth has ties to High Point. Hayworth is a native of the city and graduated from High Point Central High School, where he was a football star and student leader. Hayworth enrolled at North Carolina State University on a football scholarship, but his playing career was derailed by injuries. Hayworth became a sports broadcaster after college. He moved to Arizona about 20 years ago for his broadcasting career, then shifted into politics.

On July 16, Sen. John McCain, (center) looks at former congressman J.D. Hayworth (right) as political newcomer Jim Deakin checks his notes at the first Arizona Senate Republican debate at KTVK Channel 3 in Phoenix. Hayworth is aiming to topple four-term Sen. John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee who has been a Washington presence for nearly 30 years.

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. — J.D. Hayworth has a busy resume for his 52 years — college football player, sportscaster, congressman, talk-radio host, even an infomercial pitchman. He’s hoping to add two more titles — giant-slayer and U.S. senator. Hayworth is aiming to topple four-term Sen. John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee who has been a Washington presence for nearly 30 years. Hayworth entered the GOP primary in February as a formidable threat to McCain, which the senator took seriously, spending more than $10 million on the race in the last quarter alone. The spending appears to have worked: Recent polls show McCain comfortably distancing himself from the challenger. Undercutting Hayworth were recent details about his 2007 infomercial pitching free government money on behalf of a company accused of swindling customers out of thousands of dollars. McCain television ads called Hayworth a “huckster”; Hayworth’s wife Mary accused McCain of character assassination.

The nasty back-andforth reflects a fierce contest that will be decided in the Aug. 24 primary. McCain has the advantage of campaign cash — through the end of June he’d raised $17.5 million to Hayworth’s $2.4 million — and a superior organization. But Hayworth is hardly daunted by the tough odds, continuing to court voters aggressively: On Friday, his campaign launched a $260,000 television ad portraying McCain as a supporter of amnesty for illegal immigrants and linking him to President Barack Obama. “They want to see honest-to-goodness border security, and they want an honest-to-goodness tax cutter in the United States Senate,” Hayworth says of voters. “I think we’re going to make history in the Republican primary.” He’s counting on voters fed up with the status quo. “It’s supposed to be a government by the people,” says Shirley Keinanen, 62, as she looks to a pair of nodding friends after a Hayworth speech. “We want to bring it back, and we think that people like J.D. can do that.” After seven years on Phoenix television, 12 in Congress and three on AM radio, Hayworth had been something of a B-list local celebrity for more than two decades. His challenge to McCain shines a spotlight on his distinctive brand of boisterous partisanship and self-confidence. Hayworth has long been a master of the quick sound bite and pithy quote.

Former congressman J.D. Hayworth, with wife Mary Hayworth looking on, addresses the media after the first Arizona Senate Republican debate in Phoenix. “This new legislation is like handing a book of matches and a can of gasoline to a pyromaniac,” he said at a recent debate, referring to the financial overhaul President Barack Obama signed last month. It’s a skill he’s been honing since a lackluster performance at right tackle ended his collegiate football career at North Carolina State and sent him to the broadcaster’s chair.

After bouncing between television stations in Cincinnati and the Carolinas, he landed a sportscasting gig in Phoenix in 1987. Thanks to TV, Hayworth was already wellknown in much of Arizona when he gave up the teleprompter and rode a Republican wave into the U.S. House in 1994, roundly defeating freshman Democrat Karan English as Republicans captured the House after 40 years of

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Democratic control. Hayworth speaks with a booming voice — think of the classic sportscaster. When he’s on a roll, the words flow rapidly and his voice can rise to near a scream. “He was always a bit blustery, obviously outspoken, fairly loud, famous for his one-liner quips,” said former Rep. Jim Kolbe, R-Ariz., who served with Hayworth in the House and is supporting McCain. “But I don’t think he was an effective legislator.” He didn’t seem to understand the art of reaching across the aisle to build coalitions in support of a bill, Kolbe said. His asset was his mouth. Hayworth was a prolific spokesman for the GOP message and a reliable vote for the party. As for legislation, he highlights a bill he sponsored allowing the U.S. Forest Service to give up land for rural schools. He also pushed through measures promoting Indian rights and solar tax credits, and he brought millions home for local projects. Hayworth was a member of the powerful Ways and Means committee and helped write two massive tax cuts under President George W. Bush, which were conservative priorities. But he also supported a Medicare prescription drug benefit — a leadership goal that was unpopular with fiscal conservatives. He’s run afoul of some conservatives for his defense of earmarks — special federal funding requests for home-state projects.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina is defending the amount of surplus it carries after a consumer protection group accused the company of raising rates and stockpiling reserves.

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ROCKINGHAM – Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, the state’s largest health insurance provider, is defending the amount of surplus it carries after a consumer protection group accused the company of raising rates and stockpiling reserves. Consumer’s Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports, issued a report last month accusing nonprofit Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurers across the country of setting aside billions of dollars of surplus while continually raising rates for their policyholders. “These Blue plans hit consumers with big premium hikes while they’ve built up enormous surpluses,” said Consumer’s Union Staff Attorney Sondra Roberto. “These rate hikes could have been reduced or avoided if companies applied just a portion of their surplus to rate stability, while leaving sufficient funds for solvency protection.” According to the report, BCBS NC retained nine times the regulatory required minimum in 2009, even while raising the rates paid by working class North Carolina families as much as 8 percent that year and 12 percent in 2010. They calculate the BCBS NC surplus grew to $1.4 billion in 2009. BCBS NC Spokesman Lew Borman said the non-profit contests the measure used by Consumer’s Union to arrive at this conclusion, explaining the surplus is used to establish solvency. “We have to have some money set aside to make sure that we’re ready for an unexpected health

crisis,” Borman said. He said state law is more rigorous than the regulatory standard used in Consumer’s Union calculations, and requires the provider to retain enough funds to operate claims and administrative costs for three to six months. He said the company now has enough to operate for about 3.6 months. “What we’re being criticized for is what the state is requiring us to

Consumer’s Union issued a report last month accusing nonprofit Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurers across the country of setting aside billions of dollars of surplus while continually raising rates for their policyholders. do,” Borman said. North Carolina Department of Insurance Spokesperson Kristin Milam confirmed the state uses the higher of two regulatory required minimums, and pointed out it also has prior approval over rate making for policyholders. She said the amount of surplus the provider has is not a consideration in approving rates, though. “We’re looking to make sure the rates are

not excessive or unfairly discriminatory,” Milam said. She said the department conducts “very product specific reviews,” for instance with a request to increase rates for the popular BlueAdvantage program, the agency would only look at the expense of the program to approve or deny the rate increase. They look to see the organization meets its minimum threshold of surplus, but North Carolina general statute doesn’t provide for a maximum threshold. “Essentially, the more a company has in the bank, the more they can do for their policyholders,” Milam said. “The idea is that you have it when you need it.” The Consumer’s Union report poses the question, “How much is too much?” “As a non-profit, BCBS plan surpluses have trended higher, not all of these plans, particularly those chartered as charitable and benevolent organizations, have made commensurate contributions to certain charitable needs, especially affordable healthcare for the uninsured.” In the case of BCBS NC, their only responsibility is to their policyholders, and Borman said the rate hikes of the past decade have been tied to rising cost of health care. The company is making less than a 2 percent profit on selling health insurance. Earlier in the decade, the company sought to become a for-profit business, in which case it would be responsible to its stockholders rather than policyholders, and state employees and others insured by the organization could expect even more rate hikes to maximize profit. The measure was not carried through.

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Furniture store ends long run BY BRETT WILLIS MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE REGIONAL NEWS

ELKIN – Home Furniture and its owner Hubert Whittington have been in the heart of Elkin for a lifetime. Now, after years of being in the center of downtown Elkin’s business scene, Whittington has decided the time has come to take a rest. Home Furniture has been a landmark in downtown Elkin since 1937. Ac-

cording to Whittington, as the store grew since its opening, it moved between several locations in downtown Elkin. The store finally settled into its current location at 115 W. Market Street in January 1957. In its 73 years of business, the store has always been in the hands of the Whittington family. Hubert’s father started the business in 1937. An older brother also ran the store before Hubert took over in June 1983. During his time as a

merchant in downtown Elkin, Whittington said that he has witnessed the town’s evolution. “Downtown Elkin is nothing like it used to be,” said Whittington. He said that the town’s once booming center of weekend commerce has faded into intermittent business during the work week. Whittington said that after many years of managing Home Furniture, his job has finally become work, no longer a passion.

Couple opens grocery in Triad neighborhood BY MARY GIUNCA MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE REGIONAL NEWS

WINSTON-SALEM – Jayne and John Johnston opened Swaim’s Grocery on Acadia Avenue in 2004. In the years since, they’ve listened to and sympathized with their neighbors in Washington Park who complain about

not having a true grocery store in the area. Swaim’s, you see, is a bar, named after a grocery that operated in the building back in the 1930s. Last month, though, the Johnstons opened Washington Perk & Provision Co., which actually is a grocery, next to Swaim’s. “There’s nowhere in Washington Park where you would really meet

your neighbors,” Jayne Johnston said. “We’re hoping this will be the morning community center.” The Johnstons see people running in for a quick cup of coffee before work, maybe coming by to pick up a deli sandwich at lunch and a few groceries on the way home. They might grab a book from the book exchange

shelves, take a seat at the counter or gather with friends at a table on the front deck. Since opening, they’ve been gradually filling the shelves of the 4,800-square-foot building, which they had bought in 2003 for $225,000. The building, vacant for about 10 years at the time, had once served as a print plant, and even at one point had a go-go club.

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Perfect sand for a masterpiece Sand sculptor and 27-year-old artist Nicola Wood from Leicester, England, works on her sculpture of William Shakespeare last week in the Weston-super-Mare Sand Sculpture Festival on the beach, which this year had the theme and celebration of all things British. The exhibition is a popular annual event at the south western England seaside resort where the sand is perfect for world-class sand sculpture.

Daniel Craig signs on for ‘Dragon Tattoo’ LOS ANGELES (AP) – Daniel Craig has a new mission. The current star of the James Bond films has signed on for the English-language remake of “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.” Distributor Sony Pictures confirmed that Craig is taking on the role of journalist Mikael Blomkvist in the thriller based on the first novel in the best-sell-

ing series from the late Swedish author Stieg Larsson. The violent story teams Blomkvist with the title character, Lisbeth Salander, a deeply troubled genius tormented by a terrible childhood, as they delve into the mystery of a missing girl whose disappearance leads them to a string of decades-old murders.

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AMY GRANT AND VINCE GILL will perform a concert, “The 12 Days of Christmas,” at 8 p.m. Dec. 18 in War Memorial Auditorium at the Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St. They will perform standards, newer seasonal songs and some of their biggest hits. $55-$75, Ticketmaster

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holds open auditions for its production of the romantic comedy “Barefoot in the Park” at 7 p.m. Monday at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem. Speaking roles are for two women age 21-60 and three men age 25-60. No prepared material is necessary. Actors will read scenes from the script. The production opens Sept. 17. Megan, 748-0857, ext. 201, e-mail megan@ twincitystage.org

Weeklong fete planned for Zappa statue in hometown BALTIMORE (AP) – The unveling of a statue honoring Frank Zappa in his hometown of Baltimore will feature a week of events including a concert by his son, Dweezil. The statue was donated by fans in Lithuania. Baltimore’s public arts commission considered multiple locations before deciding on the Southeast Anchor Library in Highlandtown, a neighborhood well known for its many Greek restaurants. The dedication will be held Sept. 19.

LONDON (AP) – Dr. Gregory House has long battled the blues. Now, the actor who plays the acerbic physician plans to play them. Warner Music Entertainment said last week that British actor Hugh Laurie has signed a deal to record an album of New Orleans-inspired blues. “I am drunk with excitement at this opportunity,” Laurie said in a statement. “I know the history of actors making music is a checkered one, but I promise no one will get hurt.” Despite his note-perfect American accent on “House,” Laurie is a longstanding member of Britain’s acting establishment, famous for

his turns in the “Blackadder” comedies and as Bertie Wooster in “Jeeves Laurie a n d Wooster.” In 2007, Laurie was made a member of the Order of the British Empire. On “House,” Laurie’s character often plays piano and the guitar. According to his record company, Laurie is a predominantly selftaught pianist because, in a very House-like move, he had “creative differences” with his childhood teacher. The album is to be produced by Grammy winner Joe Henry.

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Rick Norsigian holds up a photograph made from a glass negative shot by late photographer Ansel Adams during a news conference last week in Beverly Hills. A lawyer says the trove of old glass negatives, found in a garage sale for 45 dollars by Norsigian, a painter from Fresno, Calif., has been authenticated as the work of photographer Ansel Adams and are worth at least $200 million.

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EVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) – A trove of old glass negatives bought at a garage sale for $45 has been authenticated as the lost work of Ansel Adams and worth at least $200 million, an attorney for the owner said last week, but the iconic photographer’s representatives dismissed the claim as a fraud and said they’re worthless. Arnold Peter, who represents Fresno painter and construction worker Rick Norsigian, said a team of experts who studied the 65 negatives over the past six months concluded “beyond a reasonable doubt” that the photos were Adams’ early work, believed to have

been destroyed in a 1937 fire at his Yosemite National Park studio. Adams is renown for his timeless black-and-white photographs of the American West, which were produced with darkroom techniques that heightened shadows and contrasts to create mood-filled landscape portraits. He died in 1984 at 82. Norsigian, who works for the Fresno Unified School District, is already planning to capitalize on his discovery. He’s set up a website to sell prints made from 17 negatives from $45 for a poster to $7,500 for a darkroom print with a certificate of authenticity. A docu-

mentary on his quest to have the negatives authenticated is in the works, as well as a touring exhibition that will debut at Fresno State University in October. Heirs of Adams, however, said they’re not buying Norsigian’s claims. His grandson, Matthew Adams, who heads the Ansel Adams Gallery in San Francisco, said he reviewed Norsigian’s authentications last fall and thinks they’re stretches. Many photographers took pictures of the same places Adams did in that era, he said. “There is no real hard evidence,” he said. “I’m skeptical.”

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One jokester realizes how much his words hurt when he picks on an overweight student. pino, attended Challenge Day last year at Freedom High School in Oakley, Calif., and said it works. “It was such a positive experience,” said Poppino. “It changed people for the better.” But a big question is whether the change lasts.

Real-life drama: Lucci working on memoir NEW YORK (AP) – It’s a breakthrough for Susan Lucci. No, not a second Emmy. She has a book deal. It Books said that the longtime star of “All My Children” has a memoir coming out next year. Her book is currently untitled. It will cover her role as Erica Kane on the daytime soap and

her years as a stage performer. Lucci will also talk about snagging Lucci an Emmy in 1999 after years of falling short. It Books is an imprint of HarperCollins.

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you can eat in a reasonable amount of time and leave full and happy. For larger parties, Sammy Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at historic Market Square in downtown High Point is available. It can easily serve 200 people for a cocktail party or 100 people for a sit-down dinner. Room is available for a band inside Sammy Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or outside in the courtyard for your entertainment. oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;So Restaurant group also hosts many offsite caterings for parties, weddings, â&#x20AC;&#x153;anywhere in the state from 300 to 1000,â&#x20AC;? says Gianopoulos, â&#x20AC;&#x153;you name your number, place and we will be there!â&#x20AC;? And, with ďŹ ve Greek owners, if you choose to have a traditional Greek catered wedding, they can deďŹ nitely do this too. oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Soâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slogan says it all. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Do It Simple. We Do It Funky. We Do It All. We Do It Well.â&#x20AC;? Being of Greek heritage, the owners love to host, entertain and make people happy with their food and ďŹ nesse. On their success, Gianopoulos says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love what I do. I meet 200 people everyday and make them happy by feeding them and putting a smile on their face. In turn, this makes me happy to please all those people.â&#x20AC;? Now that is success! Open for lunch and dinner, oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;So Tavern is located on 3800 Tinsley Avenue in High Point. You may call at 884.3474. Or visit oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;So Eats in Winston-Salem on 299 Jonestown Road. Their number is 293.6371. Please visit the website at www.osorestaurantgroup.com.

Eclectic Dining Experience (Oh-So!)

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Appy Hourâ&#x20AC;? 1/2 off all appetizers from 4 to 6 Monday to Friday at the bar only.

Thursday Night Steak Night Every Thursday Night we will be featuring a different steak with a salad and side item for

$12.95

While supplies last and limited time only

3800 Tinsley Drive, High Point, NC 27265 Mon-Thur 11 am-9pm, 336-884-3474 Hours: Fri 11 am-10 pm, Sat 4-10 pm OWNERS: Sam Gianopoulos

Spiro Strates

Pete Strates Jimmy Strates

Located off Eastchester before Skeet Club/Wendover behind Biscuitville in the old Aquaria Seafood Grill

BROUGHT TO YOU BY Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;SO RESTAURANT GROUP Eclectic Dining Experience

T US ONLINE AT www.osorestaurantgroup.com