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Mark Lindsay, formerly of High Point, was named president, sales and acquisitions, for Arclight Films and will head up the company’s New York office. Lindsay’s career includes senior positions with Miramax International, Spelling Films International and Lorimar Motion Pictures.

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In 1902, the U.S. Department of Agriculture started a program aimed at teaching rural youth modern farming techniques and life skills that would enable them to become successful adults. The program, which celebrates its 100th year in North Carolina, has extended beyond the farm and into laboratories as young club members learn about science, engineering and technology, as well as citizenship and healthy living. This four-part series looks at 4-H of yesterday and today, and how the program has evolved with the times over the past century.

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Guilford clubs celebrate centennial BY VICKI KNOPFLER ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

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Israel Farnham and Daniel Black work on an electronic project in modern-day 4-H activities.

GUILFORD COUNTY – As 4-H clubs celebrate their 100th anniversary in the state this year, they carry forward traditions that have endured since their founding and add activities that incorporate recent technology. Guilford County 4-H clubs will celebrate the state centennial with a homecoming event at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Central Carolina Fair at the Greensboro Coli4-H seum. The fair will offer a look at what Celebrating 4-H is about today: a century of young people showchange ing off animals ■■■ ■■■ they’ve reared or pies they’ve made, and also young people with cutting-edge science projects that demonstrate critical thinking skills. Groups that became 4-H clubs formed in Guilford County in 1911, after they began in the state in 1909 and nationally in Ohio in

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Centennial: A homecoming celebration will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday in the exhibits pavilion at the Central Carolina Fair, Greensboro Coliseum 4-H: For information or to join a club, call extension agents Peggie Lewis or Shannon Wiley at 375-5876 Clubs: A list of established clubs in Guilford County is online at http://guilford.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=youth4h 1902. Here, as in other locations, the girls’ group began as a tomato canning club, and nationally, boys formed corn growing clubs. By 1909, in many areas of the country, agricultural extension services operated through the land-grant university system, which in North Carolina was

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One club focuses on robotics, another on community service. 3A N.C. State University. In 1914, Congress created the Cooperative Extension System at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and it included boys’ and girls’ clubs, which became 4-H, standing for Head, Heart, Hands and Health. Clubs formed for practical reasons: to teach girls safe foodhandling and to expose boys to innovations in agriculture in hope that they would teach their parents, who often were resistant to new methods of food handling and farming. “It started out as an agricultural extension to people in rural areas,” said Peggie Lewis, a Guilford County extension agent in charge of 4-H youth development. “In the 1980s, it became ‘coopera-

TODAY: Club celebrates 100 years in North Carolina MONDAY: Local physician attributes her career, sons’ success to 4-H TUESDAY: Retired veterinarian, wife, met at 4-H dance WEDNESDAY: It’s no longer just about agriculture

tive extension’ because the focus wasn’t on just agriculture anymore. “The purpose is to bring the university to people. In every county in North Carolina there’s an extension office, and the youth development part is 4-H.” Each county’s 4-H program is

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Principal puts SAT plan in motion BY DARRICK IGNASIAK ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

THOMASVILLE – As a result of seeing his high school drop with its overall Scholastic Aptitude Test scores for the 2008-09 school year, Deboy Beamon, principal of Thomasville High School, may have found a way to improve those results this year while putting more kids in college. For the 2008-09 school year, Thomasville High had an overall score of 1298 compared to the previous year’s score of 1328. The high school also had nearly 42 percent of its seniors take the SAT compared to about 55 percent participation the year before. “I was concerned they dropped some,” Beamon said of the results. “A more of a greater concern for me was that not many kids signed up for the SAT.”

Trying to make sure more seniors take the SAT this year, Beamon had his secretary to research how many seniors have taken the test who have a 2.0 grade point average or better, which is a requirement for a student to attend college in the University of North Carolina system. Beamon, after analyzing the data, said he found out that 70 seniors who have a 2.0 GPA or better have not taken the SAT. “I was a little concerned when I saw that out of over 100 seniors, we still have about 70 who didn’t have one score for the first semester of their senior year,” Beamon said. Previously, the school had simply told students the deadlines to register for the test and the dates of the test. Now, Beamon and his staff plan to meet with students individually to make sure they register and take the SAT.

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Big finish for the little guys Jimmy Jackson (right) collapses into the embrace of his dad Paul Jackson, after finishing the Tri for Kid’s Sake mini triathlon run through the Medical Center Saturday. Below, two participants in the mini triathlon sprint to the finish line just off Quaker Lane. Officials said 125 kids participated in the competition.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – The bad news for Peter Kaplan is even worse than first reported. The North Carolina diamond broker, whose $1.5 million inventory was stolen in Albuquerque earlier this week, didn’t have insurance. “My business is finished. I have no capital to restart it,” said Kaplan, a diamond broker for 40 years who lives in New Port. “This was a threeminute lapse of time that destroyed my life.” Kaplan and his wife had picked up a rental car and a hotel room Wednesday and were en route to a jewelry store when they stopped for a quick restroom break. They left a Samsonite suitcase containing more than 70 rings and 150 loose jewels in the back of the car. The cheapest diamond in the case was worth $2,500. One was worth more than $100,000. When the couple returned, they found someone had punched a hole in the rear passenger window and stolen the suitcase. Adding to the mystery is a video surveillance camera that blacked out 10 minutes before the theft. Police believe the thief might have been following the couple and said the theft might have been a “professional hit.” The Kaplans found a cell phone equipped with an electronic tracking system that was apparently left behind in the center console of the car a couple of days before the theft.

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on the C-Span cable network, has come under attack from conservatives who contend that Obama’s speech is a ploy to win the hearts and minds of the nation’s youth to promote a liberal agenda. “The idea that school children across our nation will be forced to watch the president justify his plans for government-run health care, banks, and automobile companies, increasing taxes on those who create jobs, and racking up more debt than any other president, is not only infuriating, but goes against beliefs of the majority of Americans,” Florida Republican Party Chairman Jim Greer wrote on the Florida GOP Web site. Much of the controversy stems from optional lesson materials from the Department of Education asking students to “Write letters to themselves about what they can do to help the president.” Since the criticism over the speech erupted, the wording has been changed to ask students to “Write letters to themselves about how they can achieve their short-term and long-term education goals.”

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GUILFORD COUNTY – Two local clubs are examples of the new focus of 4-H. One of the most active clubs in the county, Cardinals Home Educators, based in High Point, includes parents in club activities and divides young people according to age. One of those groups for age 9-12 has worked on robotics for the past year under a program developed by Duke University. Another age group specializes in projects involving electricity. Another 4-H club based in Jamestown, Oakdale Home Educators, specializes in community service projects. Both clubs are composed of young people who are home-schooled. Meredith Stephens, leader of the 4-year-old Cardinals, believes parents’ involvement is what sets her club apart. Each October, club members vote on projects for the upcoming year. The robotics project was so popular that eight members formed a team and applied for and received a grant from RF Micro Devices. The team, the RF Microbots, competed in January in the Lego League Robotics competition held in Greensboro. For robotics projects, young people use kits with an integrated circuit. They learn to use computers and software to program “brains,” which tell

other pieces of gears and wheels what to do. “ T h e y didn’t win; 4-H it was the first year. Celebrating But they had a century of a great time change and learned ■■■ about teamwork and cooperation,” Stephens said. Other groups within the Cardinals have worked on electricity, alternate energies, astronomy, leaderSONNY HEDGECOCK | HPE ship development and Kimrey Dillon (left) and Laura Stephens put their robot through its paces. It responds and turns as they clap their hands. service projects in which members go to local busi- has juvenile rheumatoid the opportunity to learn McGuire said. “For my community that need help.” many new things and also group, it’s opened their nesses and learn what it arthritis. “Our projects give them to serve the community,” eyes to many situations in our takes to get into that cavknopfler@hpe.com | 888-3601 reer field. Many of the Cardinals take part in county, district and state competitions in areas such as public speaking, presentations, interviewing and resume skills. “It’s about so much more than the project they’re working on,” Stephens said. “It’s about self-confidence, leadership, organization skills and goal-setting.” The Oakdale group becomes involved in various community projects, said its leader Donna McGuire. In December, members will go to Charlotte to work at the Operation Christmas Child warehouse checking shoeboxes to make sure they’re filled with the intended items before they’re shipped to children overseas. Club members also will join an arthritis walk this month and sponsor one of their fellow club members who

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BAGHDAD (AP) – Hundreds of Sunni Arabs opposed to the presence of Kurdish troops in disputed areas of northern Iraq demonstrated Saturday against a U.S. proposal to deploy a mixed force of American, Kurdish and Iraqi soldiers in the area. More than 300 people in the Sunni-dominated town of Hawija, once an insurgent stronghold, gathered in a stadium to protest the inclusion of Kurdish troops in these patrols. The demonstrators and critics elsewhere in Iraq also denounce the plan as a violation of a security pact under which the U.S. pulled its troops back from populated areas in June. The split between Iraq’s majority Arabs and the Kurdish minority, which controls a semiautonomous region in the north, is one of the most significant longterm threats to the country’s stability, U.S. and Iraqi officials say. Sunni Arabs fear the Kurds are looking to add Arab lands to their semiautonomous region. The top U.S. military commander in the country believes al-Qaida in Iraq is taking advantage of tensions between the Iraqi army and the Kurdish militia.

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The Taliban-affiliated group Lashkar-e-Islam has been a main target of the latest government offensive in Khyber, which authorities say has killed scores of alleged militants. The paramilitary Frontier Corps announced the latest deaths in a written statement, adding an important headquarters of Lashkar-e-Islam was also destroyed.

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PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pakistani troops killed 43 alleged militants in an operation in the Khyber tribal region while airstrikes left several more dead Saturday in the stronghold of the new Taliban chief elsewhere in the northwest, officials said. Militants frequently attack trucks along the famed Khyber Pass, a main route for supplies destined for U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) – Christian Audigier will not transform Michael Jackson’s former home into a public space. Michele Elyzabeth, a spokeswoman for the Ed Hardy clothing founder, said Audigier would move into the sprawling Holmby Hills mansion at the end of Audigier Jackson’s lease on Dec. 15. He also said that Audigier had no plans to turn the rental property where the King of Pop collapsed and later died into a public space. The estate is owned by Ed Hardy CEO Hubert Guez. Jackson was enFILE | AP tombed Thursday night In this file photo taken June 29, the rented home of Michael Jackson is seen from the at the Forest Lawn Me- air in the Holmby Hills section of Los Angeles. Jackson died June 25. Clothing designer morial Park in Glen- Christian Audigier will not transform Jackson’s former home into a public space. dale, Calif.

Complications increase in Spector imprisonment

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The planned transfer of Phil Spector to a different prison has been halted, a corrections official said Friday, but different reasons were given as complications continued to surround his incarceration. Spector, 69, a legendary music producer, is serving 19 years to life for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson. Spector’s wife, Rachelle, said she interceded with a prison official and Spector filed an inmate appeal after it was announced he would be moved to Pleasant Valley State

LONDON (AP) – The widower of British reality TV star Jade Goody has appeared in court on a rape charge. Police in London say they charged 22-year-old Jack Tweed after receiving a complaint from a woman. At a court hearing Saturday he was ordered detained until a further appearance Sept. 21. Tweed and Goody married in February, a month before her death at 27 from cervical cancer. Weeks later Tweed was jailed for 12 weeks for attacking a cab driver. He has said he has struggled to cope with Goody’s death.

She said she expressed fears to Lt. Stephen Smith about Spector’s frail physical health and possibly compromised immune system that could make him susceptible to Valley Fever. “Then I found out that the move was on hold and I could come up to visit my husband this weekend,” she said. Spector issued a statement through his wife thanking the warden and staff for taking his medical condition into consideration.

• Making it easier for small companies to set up 401(k) retirement savings plans in which all workers are automatically enrolled unless they ask to be omitted. Employers can set default amounts of each worker’s pay – perhaps 3 percent – to automatically be deposited into the accounts without being taxed. Workers can raise or lower the contribution levels, and they choose how to invest the money. • Allowing such plans to automatically increase the amount that workers save over time unless the workers object. • Allowing people to check a box on their federal tax returns asking that any refund be sent as a savings bond. More than 100 million U.S. households receive refund checks each year, and many are promptly cashed and spent.

SNL cuts 2 female cast members, Web site reports NEW YORK (AP) – “Saturday Night Live” has cut a cast member just a day after word of two new hires became public. Michaela (Mick-AIL’lah) Watkins’ publicist confirmed Friday that Watkins’ contract was not renewed by the sketch comedy show. NBC declined to comment. The news was first reported by the Web site

Comic’s Comic. The site also reported that cast member Casey Wilson had been cut from the show. Wilson’s manager and her agent didn’t immediately return calls and e-mails for comment. Watkins joined the program last fall as a featured cast member. Wilson joined “SNL” in 2008 after the Hollywood writers strike.

Accused Miley stalker’s case sent to felony court SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) – A Georgia judge has transferred the misdemeanor case of a 53year-old man accused of trying to stalk Miley Cyrus to a court that handles felony cases, indicating prosecutors are looking at stiffer charges. Mark McLeod’s (mikLOWD’s) attorney, James Byrne, said Friday prosecutors are trying to keep his client in jail without evidence that he’s dangerous. Police say McLeod, who lives about three hours from Georgia’s

Tybee Island, traveled there in June and August looking for 16-year-old Cyrus Cyrus as she filmed a movie. He faces misdemeanor charges including attempted stalking. A state court judge transferred the case Wednesday to Superior Court. No new charges have been filed. A spokeswoman for Chatham County District Attorney Larry Chisolm declined to comment.

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Prison at Coalinga with a group of other prisoners. The official reason was the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Spector at Corcoran, where Spector is now housed, needed to clear out bed space for inmates requiring mental health treatment. His wife objected, saying Pleasant Valley has a history of outbreaks of potentially deadly Valley Fever.

WASHINGTON (AP) – The recession has eaten into people’s nest eggs so the government is promoting ways to make it easier to save for retirement. One initiative that President Barack Obama outlined in his weekly radio and Internet address Saturday will allow people to have their federal tax refunds sent as savings bonds. Others are meant to require workers to take action to stay out of an employer-run savings program rather than having to take action to join it. “We know that automatic enrollment has made a big difference in participation rates by making it simpler for workers to save,” Obama said. “That’s why we’re going to expand it to more people.” The new federal steps, which do not require congressional action, include:

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Missing boy found alive, hidden at grandma’s home ST. LOUIS (AP) – A boy allegedly abducted in a custody dispute nearly two years ago has turned up alive, hiding with his mother in a small, specially built secret room at his grandmother’s Illinois home, investigators said. Richard “Ricky” Chekevdia, who turns 7 on Sept. 14, was in good spirits and

physically fit after being found Friday by investigators with a court order to search the two-story rural home in southern Illinois’ Franklin County. The boy’s mother, Shannon Wilfong, 30, is charged with felony child abduction. Grandmother Diane Dobbs, 51, is charged with aiding and abetting.

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Baucus: Time to act on health care WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate’s chief Democratic negotiator on a health care bill is indicating it’s time to act and has told colleagues he won’t wait much longer for a Republican compromise. “I am committed to getting health care reform done – done soon and done right,” Montana Sen. Max Baucus said in a statement. He is considering making a formal proposal soon to the small group of Senate negotiators who call themselves the “Bipartisan Six.” Baucus held a nearly two-hour teleconference on Friday with the other five negotiators from his committee. The group has struggled for months to come up with an acceptable bipartisan bill. While careful to leave the door open to a long-sought deal, Baucus clearly signaled the time has come for him to move ahead. President Barack Obama plans to address a joint session of Congress on Wednesday to boost health care reform.

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Dozens of homeless who formed a high-profile tent city called Camp Runamuck are packing up and moving for the second time this summer, facing a Tuesday deadline to clear out their latest campsite under an East Providence highway bridge. The homeless were headed this weekend to two new locations, one a plot

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TULSA, Okla. – Five people are dead after a small plane crashed amid heavy fog in northeast Oklahoma. The Piper aircraft was on its way to Dallas on Saturday when it crashed into a park near a baseball field in Tulsa. Investigators said the six-passenger plane may have hit a guide wire from a communications tower that wasn’t visible because of fog. Authorities said two adult males, an adult female and two juvenile females were killed.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Two astronauts are spacewalking again outside the international space station – for the last time. Danny Olivas and Christer Fuglesang ventured out late Saturday afternoon on the third and final spacewalk of their shuttle mission. The two were expected to spend the evening putting up new antennas and laying cable for a future space station chamber. They also were to pull out a shelf for storing spare parts and replace some old electronic devices.

Lew Johnson, 74, a real estate broker, carries salvaged items in a bucket as he returns for the first time to his home on Stonyvale Road in Big Tujunga Canyon in the Angeles National Forest, just outside Los Angeles, Friday.

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in the alleged kidnapping and rape of Jaycee Lee Dugard. Lister said Garrido gave him CDs containing about 20 songs three years ago because he knew people in the music business. In one song, Garrido sings, “The way she walks, yeah, subtle, sexy. What can I do? I fall victim too. A little child, yeah, look what you do.”

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LOS ANGELES (AP) – The entire western edge of the massive wildfire burning north of Los Angeles was under control Saturday, but the arson-caused blaze continued to move unchecked into wilderness to the east, officials said. Investigators were working to find the arsonist responsible for the huge wildfire that has killed two firefighters and burned nearly 242 square miles, or 154,655 acres, of the Angeles National Forest. It was 49 percent contained. At least 76 homes and dozens of other structures have been destroyed. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the culprit.

Pilot in N.J. accident dies from his injuries

LIVINGSTON, N.J. – The pilot of a small plane that burst into flames after crashing at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey last month has died from his injuries. George Maddox, 54, of Sinking Spring, Pa., died Friday at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, said his wife, Lisa Roach Maddox. He and the co-pilot, Sanil Gopinath of Laurel, Md., suffered severe burns in the Aug. 21 crash, and Gopinath remains hospitalized. Officials have said Maddox was piloting the twinengine Beechcraft Baron.

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Loury O. Floyd, assistant professor in the department of curriculum and instruction, School of Education, at North Carolina A&T State University, co-directed a reading camp at a local elementary school this summer. The summer reading camp was at Rankin Elementary School in Greensboro from June 25 through July 10.

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First Presbyterian will celebrate 150 years in the community Sept. 13, after completing addition and renovation of the church campus. Do you know anyone who deserves some extra attention? You can submit names and photographs of people who could be profiled in the daily “Who’s News” column in The High Point Enterprise. Send information to: Who’s News, The High Point Enterprise, P.O. Box 1009, High Point, NC 27261. E-mail versions with an attached color photograph can be sent to whosnews@hpe.com.

Addition blends with tradition as First Presbyterian Church celebrates founding of the stone facade in the addition. IL Long Construction Co. was general contractor. With the congregation averaging up to 400 1859: Church founded at English Street for Sunday worship, members did not have a between Main and Elm streets. The church room large enough for church diners of more cost $1,234. than about 150 people. 1860-65: The church was used as a hospital. “We needed a room where all of us could fit. 1896: Church moves to a new building at S. We can feed 350 now and have space for youth Main Street and Green Drive. activities and scouts,” said Ledford, who met 1901: A manse was constructed next to the his wife while attending church youth activichurch. ties. 1928: Main sanctuary at N. Main Street A multipurpose room in the new center also opened. offers space for athletic events and dramatic presentations. Open house: 1:30-3 p.m., Sept. 13. The older church sections were refurbished as was the sanctuary pipe organ. “Many of the switches are solid state now,” new staff offices and a covered entrance. Ledford, who has attended the church for 50 said Dave Tillson, a church leader. Paul Bobb, a retired Thomasville Furniture years, led the church’s financial campaign. “I did not visit the site for a while to pre- engineer, followed the construction closely. “He was here every day and helped make serve the wow effect,” Ledford said. “It’s like it’s always been there. We are very excited the work run smoothly,” Tillson said. “We had very few interruptions.” about what we have now.” Ledford gave credit to Charlotte architect Gray Hudson for preserving the historic look dnivens@hpe.com | 888-3626

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HIGH POINT – After 150 years, the appearance of First Presbyterian Church has changed somewhat, but it still looks like home to Chuck Ledford. After a $7 million expansion and upgrade, the church will have the space the congregation needs to stretch out and to continue its urban ministry, according to church leaders. Visitors attending a Sept. 13 open house at the N. Main Street campus will see subtle changes to the majestic, 80-year-old sanctuary and the church’s biggest expansion ever. The church added a new connecting wing encompassing almost 30,000 square feet for a Family Life Center, nine new Sunday School rooms, a teen lounge, a music department suite,

‘Mermaid’ draws a crowd at Trindale Pool BY PAM HAYNES ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

ARCHDALE – If you’ve ever been told that mermaids aren’t real, then you haven’t met Devin Kennedy. The 10-year-old swim fanatic has splashed around Trindale Pool in Archdale most every week this summer, but she stands apart from the other swimmers in the pool. That’s because trailing behind her as she glides through the water are a set of pink mermaid fins that she and her mother made together. “I love mermaids,” Kennedy explained. “They’re my favorite thing.” The costume isn’t made out of any fabric in particular, according to her mother, Donna Kennedy. It’s just fabric that they picked up at the store when Devin decided she wanted

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Devin Kennedy and her mother Donna made a mermaid costume to satisfy Devin’s fascination with the creatures. She has become quite the sensation at Trindale Pool. to create the costume. “It was a mother-daughter project,” Donna said. “To actually have the time to sit down and do something with my daughter was great.” The idea came to Kenne-

dy after she saw mermaid costumes similar to her own on the Internet. “I had been looking at them (the fins) on Google,” she said. “A lot of people on there had them.” It took about three hours

for the two to complete the project. “I couldn’t wait to go to the pool then,” Kennedy said. The costume has been a popular hit at the pool this summer, her mother said, and most everyone at the pool knows who her daughter is now. “People were asking, ‘How did you make that?’ and ‘Where did you get it from?’” Donna said.

“Sometimes the little kids even think it’s real.” As summer comes to an end and many local pools close on Labor Day, Kennedy said she is sad to hang her costume up for the summer. But her mother has another plan. “We might find an indoor pool somewhere,” Donna said. phaynes@hpe.com | 888-3617

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Barbara Stanley

HIGH POINT — Mrs. Barbara Stanley, 69, passed away Friday, September 04, 2009 at the High Point Regional Hospital. Barbara was born in Cowpens, SC, February 8, 1940, the daughter of Rufus Spencer and Idell Moore Spencer. She was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother who deeply loved her children. Surviving are three daughters, Pat Richardson and husband Jeff and Lisa Jones, both of High Point, and Tina Kiger and husband William of Thomasville; two sons, Jimmy Dean Stanley and wife Jennifer of High Point and Lee Spencer and wife Linda of Thomasville; a sister, Phyllis Millwood and a brother, Donald Spencer, both of Spartanburg, SC; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial service will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Davis Funerals & Cremations Chapel by the Rev. Dale Johnston. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service until 8 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Love Line @ High Point Regional Hospital. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Cancer Center and Dr. Williford, Dr. Triplett, and Dr. Sorathia for their loving care of Mrs. Stanley. Online condolences may be made at davisfuneralsandcremations.com.

Bessie Tice

WINSTON-SALEM – Bessie Elizabeth (Betsy) Ivie Tice, 58, of Baden Lane died Sept. 4, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and other times at the home.

Barbara Duff

HIGH POINT – Barbara Marie Burton Duff, 70, of 508 Kent St. died Sept. 5, 2009 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rise America Outreach Ministry, 210 Fourth St. Haizlip Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.haizlipfuneralhome.com.

Oscar Alford Jr.

HIGH POINT — Oscar Campbell Alford Jr. March 30, 1950 – September 2, 2009 Born in Laurinburg, North Carolina son of Oscar Campbell Alford Senior and Carrie Lee Alford passed away peacefully at NC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill. Oscar was raised in Maxton, North Carolina and graduated from R.B. Dean High School in Maxton, North Carolina. He studied drafting at Fayetteville Technical College and later moved to High Point where he resided for 40 years. Oscar worked at Highland Yarn Mills and later started his own company, High Point Yard Maintenance, which provided services for Piedmont residents for 20 years. He was a member of Christ Cathedral Christian Fellowship Center where he was the Sunday SchoolSuperintendentandDeacon of the Church. Oscar was one of five children; sisters: Minnie Shanks of Fayetteville,NorthCarolinaand Carolyn McCollum of Parkton, North Carolina and brothers: William Ray (Maxine) Alford of High Point, North Carolina and Elisha (Betty) Alford of St. Pauls, North Carolina. On July 14th 1972 Oscar married his high school sweetheart Elaine Leggett Alford who shared 37 loving years of mar-

riage. Oscar will forever be remembered by his beloved children Oscar Campbell Alford III of High Point, North Carolina, Byron Alford of Boston, Massachusetts, and Deborah Alford of High Point, North Carolina and treasured grandchildren Jasmine Alford, Tyeria Bolden, Tyrann Alford, and Taylor Alford, cousins, caring in-laws, along with countless other family members and friends whom were blessed to know him. Oscar loved being with his family, cooking, having fun with friends and attending church. He touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. Funeral services will be held at Assemblies of Christ Church Ministries, 301 East Lexington Ave.at12:30pmMonday,September 7, 2009 with Rev. Tynie Clemons officiating. Burial will follow at Pentecostal Church of Deliverance, Rowland N.C. The family will receive friends from 12:00pm - 12:30pm at the church and other times at 701 O’Neil Street. Online condolences may be sent to the Alford Family at www.peoplesfuneralservice.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to People’s Funeral Service Inc.

Carroll Haymore WINSTON-SALEM – Carroll Franklin (Red) Haymore, 82, of Shady Grove Church Rd. died Friday September 4, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Red was born in Surry County October 16, 1926 a son of the late Grady Franklin Haymore and Viron Hiatt Haymore. Red was a veteran of World War II having served in the U. S. Marines; a farmer, loved the farmers market, wagon trains, working with horses and was always willing to help a neighbor. A loving husband, father and grandfather. He was an Auctioneer, farmer of the year and was owner and operator of Wallburg Café for three years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, High Point and was married December 31, 1977. Red is survived by his wife, Doris Hendrix Haymore of the home.; four daughters, Jeannie Haymore Colby of Winston Salem, Betsy Ann Moore and husband Kevin of Mt. Olive, Susan H. Harris and husband David of Mocksville and Joni Messer and husband Frankie of

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THOMASVILLE – Mr. William Bruce Parrish, 85, a resident of 1650 Cunningham Road, died Saturday morning, September 5, 2009 at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. He was born January 8, 1924 in Randolph County, a son of the late Howard Parrish and Bessie Cody Parrish. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. Mr. Parrish was a retired employee with Dogwood HosieryofThomasville. Hewas an avid gardener and served with the Davidson County Board of Elections. Mr. Parrish was a member of Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church, the Men’s Bible Class, and had formerly served as an usher and on the Board of Trustees. On August 6, 1950 he was married to Leople Hege, who survives of the home. Also surviving are daughters, Cheryle Parrish and Donna Orman, both of Thomasville; grandsons, Zachary Orman and wife Caroline of Atlantic Beach, N.C. and Jonathan Orman and wife Emily of Thomasville; and sisters, Marie Embler of Lexington, Lois Bailey and husband

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TRINITY – Mr. Terry Gene Proctor, 72, died Friday, September 4, 2009 at his residence. He was born September 19, 1936 in Guilford County, the son of Floyd and Bertha Woolard Proctor. He was a US Navy Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Proctor was retired from the City of High Point and enjoyed golf, hunting and horseback riding. He also enjoyed being with his family and is preceded in death by his parents; a brother Gary Proctor and an infant son. Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Rios of Archdale and Danyelle Halbert and husband, Josh of Hurricane, WV; a son, Bradley Proctor of Hurricane, WV, a step-son, Michael Wilson and wife, Kathy of Sophia; a sister, Brenda Coates and husband, Kenneth of High Point; three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 11 AM Monday in Guilford Memorial Park. The family will receive friends after the service at the graveside. The family would like to thank Faye for all of her care and concern and would also like to extend a special thanks to Shelton and Janet Price for being great friends. We could not have made it without you. Davis Funerals and Cremations is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.davisfuneralsandcremations.com.

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Death row inmate gets Army medals 40 years late FAYETTEVILLE (AP) – Guards took the shackles off death row prisoner James Davis and led him into a small room to get the Army medals he earned more than 40 years ago. The North Carolina inmate slouched over as retired therapist Jim Johnson picked up the Purple Heart and the Good Conduct medals Davis earned in Vietnam, but never received. But Johnson told The

Fayetteville Observer that as he prepared to pin the medals on the triple-murderer from Asheville, Davis snapped to attention, hands cupped to the side. Johnson stepped back, and the two Tet Offensive veterans looked at each other. Davis then gave a textbook-sharp salute, Johnson said. A few minutes later, the medals were tucked

away. Davis, who will likely never touch them again, returned to his cell on death row. “No soldier’s service to our country should be ignored,” Johnson said. “A lot of people would say, ‘It’s just a medal. Forget it.’ Not to me, it’s not. To me, it’s the recognition that every soldier deserves.”

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HIGH POINT – First Presbyterian Church’s successful building campaign was called a “Journey in Faith.” It took faith for the congregation to decide to stay at the downtown site and work to raise more than $3 million for a construction campaign during an economic downturn. “Many churches have moved to get more space,” said Chuck Ledford, who led the financial campaign. “We decided to minister to the inner city, and we had turned down people who wanted to use our spaces to do that. “For what we paid for the expansion, and for what we could have gotten for the land, we could have moved to a rural area. But we decided to stay a downtown church.”

ROCKY MOUNT (AP) – Neighbors of a man accused of killing one of six women found dead on the outskirts of rural Rocky Mount say he kept mostly to himself, but many are convinced he’s innocent. Antwan Maurice Pittman, 31, was charged with first-degree murder Monday in the death of 29-year-old Taraha Shenice Nicholson who was found strangled, her body dumped down a rural stretch of road where five other women have been found dead. “I wouldn’t even believe he killed the first one,” said Pittman’s 56year-old neighbor Leroy Silver. “I don’t think that boy ever had a car,” he said. Other neighbors say they’re scared because they think the real killer is still out there.

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WILMINGTON (AP) – Wilmington police say a North Carolina man is in jail after stabbing his brother in a fight over a DVD. Authorities told the Star-News of Wilmington that the men were drinking and watching movies at an apartment Thursday evening when they began fighting. Friend Aristotle Vanexass was with the men and said one minute they were laughing, and the next minute one began attacking the other. Police say 58-year-old Nathan Cheek is charged with assault with a deadly weapon and remains in jail. It wasn’t immediately clear if he had an attorney. Authorities say Cheek’s brother was in intensive care, but is recovering.

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love alliteration. So here it is … desegregation, “Divots and Diapers.” Last week, High Point celebrated a momentous event. A few weeks ago, my friend Mary Lou Blakeney called me to give me the “heads up” on the celebration and to make sure that I could attend. My answer was an immeABOUT diate and TOWN unequivocal Mary “yes.” Does Bogest anyone say “no” to Mary Lou Blakeney? As you may have surmised that event was celebrating 50 years of desegregation in High Point City Schools. Blakeney often has told me about the courage of the Fountain sisters, Brenda Fountain Hampden and Lynn Fountain Campbell. The Fountain sisters, with the encouragement and support of their mother, were instrumental both in the desegregation of High Point Schools and the sit-in at Woolworths. Can you imagine the fears of those young girls as they walked to enter a school in which most of the student body did not welcome them? Carlvena Foster, member of the Guilford County Board of Education, helmed the committee that planned the event. The event garnered the full attention of the media and community leaders. Mayor Becky Smothers echoed the sentiment of many, “I have always thought what courage those two girls had to make that walk. Certainly God was on their side and they led us.” State Rep. Laura Wiley said, “Can you imagine what those two girls felt that day?” They carried the weight of hope.” These sentiments underscored the quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, which appeared on the program, “The ultimate measure of a man (or woman) is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience but where he stands at times of ■■■

challenge and controversy.” Retired educator Eddie Davis reminded us that it took courage from the superintendents as well. Jim Morgan, who was a sponsor of the event with Bob Brown of B&C Associates, the High Point Branch of NAACP and the city of High Point, recalled that, before that momentous occasion, someone wrote derogatory messages at the school. Morgan remains appalled by the actions of those individuals and the views against integration, “Looking back 50 years ago we say, ‘Wasn’t that stupid?’ ” Everyone was rapt when Brenda’s son Brevan Hampden stepped to the podium. “This is a great honor,” he began. “It can’t be more of an honor than to be a tribute your own mother. On several occasions, my mother would share her civil right experience with me when I was growing up. She told me that my grandmother (Miriam) sued the city of High Point in the 1930s for equal pay for teachers. (At that time, there were different pay scales for African-American and white teachers). It was denied, and she couldn’t get a job as a teacher again. She became a beautician. It was my grandmother who was responsible for their ‘iron, press and curl’ hairstyles on their first day at High Point Central.” He continued, “I am so proud on my mother, my aunt and my grandmother.” Among the many who attended the event was a grey-haired man holding a manila folder in his hand. David Carter, now 91, saved many mementos from his 25 years as the band leader at High Point Central. In that manila folder was a piece of history. It was the 1959 photograph of the band at High Point Central, which included Brevan’s mother Brenda, the only African-American among the high school musicians. It was Carter’s wish that Brenda should have that photo so among the many resolutions and proclamations Brevan also received an aged black-and-white photograph showing “black

always to willing to open their hearts to us.” Speaking of hope, Susong reminded me that the annual meeting, “Speaking of Hope” is on Oct. 8. Call 8896161 for more information. I love going out to Willow Creek Golf Course. It is so beautiful and peaceful … unless I have a golf club in my hand! Guild members volunteered with Furnitureland Rotary members. Checking in the golfers as they arrived were guild members Deena and Cristina Qubein. Soon after I spotted the van filled to the brim with baby shower items. Guild member Debra Jones reportedly collected the most items. She put the bags in her salon, Ablutions, which also sponsored a hole! Kudos to her! Kudos also to guild chairman of the event Kerie Beth Scott. Kudos also to chairman of the tournament, Furnitureland member William Laney, whose wife Gina is also a member of the guild. Guild co-chairwomen Amanda Covington and Emilee Brigman also MARY BOGEST | HPE were scurrying around David Carter, (left) who was the band leader at High Point Central in 1959, gave Bre- as volunteers and guild van Hampden the 50-year-old photo showing Brenda Fountain Hampden as the only members took various volunteer shifts throughAfrican-American band member. out the afternoon. It all culminated with a cookout Jody Susong, member of godmother wings and and white” color of High by Two Bills & a Grill who the guild and marketing shower a family with Point Central as it was in also sponsored a hole. They and development officer baby products. Please 1959. made “Divots and Diapers” for Family Service of the fill the attached grocery This is the second year Piedmont, told me, “With also … delicious! bag with items helpful for the “Divots and DiaI am going to put a new over 30 programs, this to a family with a baby.” pers” golf tournament. twist on an old quote by Included was a “grocery” is not an easy time for This event demonstrates Humphrey Bogart in the funding. The cases are list of ideas and needs. the effectiveness of partMaltese Falcon: “Partmore severe. Times are Meanwhile, Furniturenerships and the “fun” nerships, the stuff that different. People come in land Rotary solicited of fundraisers. Furnidreams are made of.” and say, ‘You are givplayers and hole spontureland Rotary and The sors. This year, there was ing me hope.’ We want Guild of Family Service MARY BOGEST is an artist and a record 15 golf teams and to continue to give out of High Point Foundathat helping hand to give writer who resides in High Point | 23 holes sponsors. This tion have “teed up” for 883-4291 or MSBogest@aol.com hope. Our community is was a fantastic turnout. “Divots and Diapers” which is a combination golf tournament and baby shower. The proceeds benefit Healthy Start and Family Service of the Piedmont. Each year, Family Service of the Piedmont makes a difference in the lives of about 20,000 (you read that correctly) children and adults through services that include counseling, advocacy, and education. Both the guild and Furnitureland Rotary shoot for the “hole in one” for this event. The guild members deliver grocery bags to family, neighbors and friends asking them to “put on your fairy

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Atheists OK over some disputed state text in Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – An atheist group that won a recent court victory to have a reference to “Almighty God” stricken from Kentucky’s homeland security law doesn’t contemplate legal challenges against more than 30 other divine mentions in state documents. Edwin Kagin, national legal director for American Atheists Inc., said the group will mount challenges only in cases it believes it can clearly win. The latest Kentucky case, he said, is one of those, though its final disposition could ultimately be decided by an appeals court. The attorney general’s office is considering appealing the decision. Franklin Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate ruled that references to a dependence on God in a law that created the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is akin to establishing a religion, which the government is prohibited from doing under the state and national constitutions. The ruling prompted an outcry from Christian activists. Wingate said some 32 mentions of God in the state constitution, various laws and regulations don’t pose the same kind of problem as does the one in the court case he presided over. “There is no question,” Wingate said, “that both the United States Constitution and the Kentucky Constitution permit a passing reference to Almighty God.”

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Tourists line up to visit the tower of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Wednesday. Foreign tourism fell sharply in France this summer because of the global recession, but locals more than filled the gap by their taking holidays in their country, an official said Wednesday. France, the world’s No. 1 tourist destination, recorded a 14.5 percent drop in overnight stays by foreign tourists in July and August, Secretary of State for Tourism Henri Novelli said at a news conference, citing preliminary figures.

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Democrat health care bills contain no tort reform

Several days ago, I was watching a live C-SPAN broadcast of a Virginia town hall meeting on ObamaCare. I wanted to observe the so-called angry mob of unAmericans asking their questions to their congressman. Howard Dean, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee and also a physician, was also there and answered the following question. A lady wanted to know why tort reform was not being addressed in any of the Democrat health care bills. Dean told the lady that the Democrat leaders made the decision not to include tort reform in any bill due to the powerful trial lawyers. Dean said that any bill that contained any tort reform would not stand a chance to pass. I have to give Dean a lot of credit for some straight talk and giving an honest answer. Americans sure don’t get the truth and facts about ObamaCare from any Democrat politician these days. I guess Dean was talking as a physician and not a politician. All we hear are the same old talking points developed from focus groups. News reports have reported that Dean has been taken to the woodshed for his honest answer. Trial lawyers are major Democrat contributors and own the party. The Department of Health and Human Services estimates that “defensive medicine” (the over-doctoring brought by the fear of being sued) adds $70 billion

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ttempts to “revitalize” the former downtown business district have gone for naught because what arguably is the city’s greatest asset – the High Point Market district, with nearly 200 showroom buildings – has left little space for such activity. That’s just one of the reasons the Core City Plan, as it was called when its formative stages were set in motion in 2005, concentrates on eight “neighborhoods” within the 11-square-mile area that stretches from State Street on the north to a few blocks below Guilford Technical Community College’s High Point campus on the south. And that’s just one of the reasons Core City High Point is focusing on Uptown – an area along the N. Main Street corridor bordered by Ray Avenue on the south, Johnson Street on the east, State Street on the north and Long Street on the west. Who would have guessed, before the Core City survey was taken, that there were 200 businesses in that area with potential to bond to form an Uptown High Point Association and help spearhead the transformation of that area into a mixed-use, village style neighborhood combining residential with retail stores, restaurants, entertainment, general businesses and other services? Granted, that corridor with its hodgepodge architecture currently is low on aesthetics, but it’s the best choice for a relatively quick, up-by-the-bootstraps effort – with help from both the neighborhood and developers – that could transform it into an attractive, useful, meaningful, prosperous community within the greater High Point community. Success there would be a catalyst to draw developers and investors not only in further enhancing the uptown area but bringing similar type transformations to the seven other neighborhoods – particularly the Washington Drive corridor with its entertainment possibilities – targeted by Core City planners. The Uptown effort is a bold step in these economic times. However, we’re certain, given the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit for which High Point is recognized, we can pull this off. But it will take support, not only from those who live, work and hopefully will “play” in the area, but also from those in other parts of the city. It’s just the shot in the arm High Point needs at this time. ... Let’s get to work!

day. Lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer of men and women. As a lung cancer survivor, I am compelled to speak out for those who have lost their battle with lung cancer and for those who are still fighting for their lives. With a 15 percent survival rate and no approved screening protocol, I’m also concerned for those whose lives have yet to be turned upside down. Recently, I assumed the role of Guilford County Advocate Representative for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. As a survivor, I want to put a face on cancer and help ensure that 10.5 million survivors of this dreaded disease are heard by lawmakers. ACS CAN is the nation’s largest cancer advocacy organization and supports evidence-based policy

and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. As a volunteer, I look forward to managing grass roots activities in our community and attending meetings with our lawmakers on ACS CAN’s priority legislative issues. This September, I will have the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., and represent the voice of cancer patients in our district. Along with more than 500 staff and volunteers from across the nation, I will be advocating for health care that is accessible, affordable, available and administratively simple. ACS CAN does not have a partisan agenda. Its goal is to make sure that whatever legislation passes represents a significant improvement in the lives of people fighting cancer. Our goal is for North Carolinians to be able to receive quality treatment at an affordable cost, through an easyto-understand policy. DUSTY JOY DONALDSON High Point

ack in March of 2005, the redesigned print version of The High Point Enterprise was launched with lots of fanfare. Then, cups were provided to a number of breakfast-serving restaurants throughout the greater High Point area that agreed to serve a cup of coffee with that day’s edition of the Enterprise, a fleet of HPE vending machines were refurbished with the “The High Point Enterprise, Your Community. Your Newspaper.” brand, and we put the rectangular burgundy logo in front of you whenever and wherever we could. Thursday morning, the Enterprise gave its new Web site a “soft launch” with an announcement at the top of the front page of the local section and at the top left of the home page while providing a link to the new site from the old hpe.com site. We’ll be adding much more to the Web site over the next few weeks and will continue to tweak it for a while after that. The redesigned hpe.com site is much more user-friendly and, hooray! you no longer have to register to view it, a process with the previous site vendors that irritated HPE employees as much as it did most of you. Grayson Shuler, the Enterprise’s IT guy, admitted Wednesday night that adding the multimedia functions while learning a lot about the codes necessary for doing the complete redesign of not only the Enterprise site but also those of the Thomasville Times (tvilletimes.com) and the Archdale-Trinity News (archdaletrinitynews.net) in a one-month time frame was challenging. He had to deal with five main browsers (some of them with two or three versions) and had to make sure each of them worked before coaching staffers and going live with the site Wednesday night for Thursday morning. But he finds the high level of customization of the site he is able to accomplish and the ability to make the site much more user-friendly quite rewarding. Shuler’s cohort in the transformation process was Chris McGaughey, HPE night city editor, who lists more content, Twitter feed (that allows us to get news to our readers as it happens), videos of events by hpe.com staffers, an interactive calendar where readers can post events and maintaining the popular e-edition, which will be free for a limited time, as the primary changes that occurred overnight. McGaughey says the community site is

coming soon with readers in control of what’s posted there – “their own news ... their own photos , videos and other information” and the opportunity to run contests for the best photos submitted online, etc. OPINION “The site also will feature community bloggers,” Tom McGaughey said, and those Blount interested should “shoot ■■■ us an e-mail with a brief description of who they are and what they’re interested in writing about.” He said they should make sure to include basic information – name, address, phone number and e-mail address – so we can get in touch. “It’s a great way for people with similar interests in the community to connect with other people that have similar interests – i.e. parents of schoolchildren, pet owners, gardeners – to share ideas and let people know what works, what doesn’t and what can be done about it.” McGaughey says he knows “many people think news Web sites are competitors to newspapers, when really one complements the other. The format may be different but the purpose is the same – to inform the community in the quickest and most accurate way possible.” I love his description of the situation: “Can one exist without the other? Sure, just as you can have a doughnut without a cup of coffee. But when you put them together, nothing beats it.” Well said. Don’t worry, we’re not giving away the store as some newspapers have been doing for years by putting everything they do on the Web free of charge. The Enterprise will have a dynamic without-charge community site but the e-edition and lots of information that print subscribers pay for now (and more, hopefully much more) also will be paid for by subscribers who want access to more details on hpe.com. You’ll notice in coming weeks and months that more and more news providers will be charging for some, perhaps much, of what has been accessed for free. Don’t fret. You’ve always known there really is no such thing as a free lunch. Meanwhile, check out hpe.com and let us know what you think – through the Web site, of course.

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Arrest brings sense of hope

From Rocky Mount Telegram, Sept. 1 ntwan Maurice Pittman has a long history of trouble with the law, including a conviction of sexually assaulting a 2-year-old. He hasn’t been convicted yet of anything related to a string of homicides in western Edgecombe County. But his arrest comes as welcome news, nonetheless, to a community that has spent much of the past five years in anguish over the disappearances and deaths of at least six women. If he is found guilty in the homicide of Taraha Shenice Nicholson, whom he is accused of strangling, the sentencing that follows should be severe enough to remove him from the public for the rest of his life – however long or short that may be. That will be of small consolation to the families of Nicholson or any of the other women whose bodies have been found in the Edgecombe County countryside. But it may bring some peace of mind to the rest of the community. There are many lessons to be learned from the Edgecombe case. The deaths were horrible ends for a group of women whose lifestyles included substance abuse and prostitution. Some people think those habits – plus the fact that the victims were AfricanAmerican – kept the murders from receiving the attention they warranted from police and the media. They raise an important point. It’s hard to understand why Edgecombe County Sheriff James L. Knight kept information about the possibility of a serial killer under wraps for so long. Wouldn’t the community have been better served if Knight had shared his suspicions before the beginning of summer? Even now, with Pittman in jail, authorities have been tightlipped about the case. If they believe Pittman’s arrest clears those mysteries, Knight and other authorities should say so. If they don’t believe Pittman is connected to the other deaths, they should indicate that, as well. The last thing eastern Rocky Mount needs is a false sense of security as the result of a single arrest. Despite those troubling questions, here’s hoping Knight and other law enforcement authorities have captured the right person. The end of this nightmare would be welcome news, indeed, for all of North Carolina.

Can Bowles fix this university crisis?

he current situation within our university system appears strikingly familiar to the proverb we heard as children. For want of a nail the shoe was lost, for want of a shoe the horse was lost, for want of a horse the knight was lost, for want of a knight the battle was lost. So it was a kingdom was lost – all for want of a nail. What started as a few raised eyebrows over the hiring and compensation of former first lady Mary Easley has turned into a major crisis in our university system. Following those initial questions, we saw the N.C. State provost resign, followed shortly by the resignation of the chancellor. The generous severance packages given these two raised questions about other “retreat” packages for public university administrators, yielding subsequent revelations of millions of dollars in payouts. That path led to the uncovering of massive growth in the number and compensation of administra-

tors within the university system within the past five years. And it all started with a few raised eyebrows. We need to MY SPIN praise the investigative reportTom ing of The News Campbell & Observer and ■■■ others as a shining example of the value of a strong Fourth Estate. But we question why our news media should have been the ones to tell us this news. Either responsible people within our university system did not know or did not report this information. Neither excuse is acceptable. The damage done to our university system is immeasurable. To his credit, UNC President Erskine Bowles recognized the growing crisis and stood tall in accepting responsibility. While some argue he should have known and fixed the problems earlier, they agree it is refresh-

ing to see a leader be accountable. As he said, “the buck stops here.” With his great love for our state and our universities, coupled with his sterling record of success in business, who better than Bowles to take the reigns of our public universities? He came to this job with a reputation as a no-nonsense executive who brought order, discipline and efficiency to the chaotic Clinton White House. Evidence would not demonstrate he has done the same at UNC. From the early days of his tenure, Bowles preached the elimination of layers of bureaucracy, even cutting administrators from the General Administration. But nobody wanted to hear his admonitions and our legislators kept glowing, by steadily increasing state revenues; grant moneys kept flowing, largely federal money; private contributors kept crowing; so our universities kept growing – some say growing out of control. Bowles needs to conduct a

top-to-bottom evaluation of our universities, to include where they get and spend dollars, how well they are delivering education to our citizens, whether they should be involved in other endeavors like golf courses and hotels, and how we can better govern this huge public university system. Our universities are invaluable to this state. Not only have they educated our people but they have been the springboard to economic growth, better health and an improved way of life. We can ill afford a bloated, ineffective, irresponsible and unaccountable university system. We believe Bowles will not waste this crisis, using it as a springboard for a better university system. The task is critical to North Carolina’s future well-being. TOM CAMPBELL is former assistant N.C. state treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of N.C. issues airing Sundays at 6:30 a.m. on WFMY-TV. Contact him at www.ncspin.com.

Melting support There’s tough sledding ahead for global warming legislation

egular readers of “The Hill” are all too familiar with the back-and-forth debate between those who favor federal legislation to curb greenhouse gas emissions and those who view the measure as one thing and one thing only – a monstrous jobs killer. I tend to fall on the side of those who see this “reform” as severely limiting the U.S.’s ability to compete in an increasingly competitive global economy with virtually one hand tied behind our back. To expect countries like India and China to step Opinion up and “do the right thing” on Armstrong their egregious Williams and sickening environmental records (through both Republican and Democratic administrations) simply because we are setting a “strong example” is rosy optimism at best and naïve geopolitical stupidity at its worst. Those questioning the workability of the House-passed measure have made a compelling case this summer. And the proof shows in the latest polls – Americans aren’t willing to sacrifice potential job losses or even higher energy bills for the imagined benefit of reduced emissions. I say “imagined” because there are simply no guarantees that other nations are even eager to follow suit, let alone prepared. China is still constructing

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coal-fired power plants at the rate of one per month. Think they’ll shutter the two they built since the House passed its measure in June? Don’t take that pony to the race! But after reading an interesting story in the Washington Post, I worry the climate change legislation opponents are reverting to a tired argument that ultimately harms their credibility and standing in this debate. Post writer David Fahrenthold reports that “environmentalists are struggling in a fight they have spent years setting up.” He continues: “Even now, these groups differ on whether to scare the public with predictions of heat waves or woo it with promises of green jobs. And they are facing an opposition with tycoon money and a gift for political stagecraft.” Yet in an otherwise obscure paragraph, Fahrentold quotes a climate change legislation opponent questioning the

fundamental arguments behind global warming. He writes, “ ‘The whole question of man-made climate change is really, really iffy,’ said limited-government activist Kelly Havens, speaking to a cheering, sign-waving crowd of about 200 at the recreational vehicle hall of fame. ‘I mean, what was man doing when Indiana’s glaciers were melting? We weren’t even here!’ ” Such red-meat conjuring on this activist’s part does more harm than good to the overall movement. For years, the Left and environmental crusaders pilloried anyone who dared question the “science” behind their self-deemed irrefutable claims that global warming was real and predatory. To anyone who publicly raised the notion, they were immediately dubbed a Neanderthal; a flat-Earth theorist who “still” believed in creationism. For its part, the media jumped all over the

naysayers – using the “facts” to question the legitimacy of climate opponents’ arguments, ultimately undermining the otherwise strong standing of their skepticism writ large. Yet both sides missed the point, and spent the better part of two years engaged in a debate that no one really cared about. To mini-van moms, it doesn’t matter. All they care about is the quality of life of their children and families. Threaten to upset that equilibrium, and you have a fight on your hands. For the environmentalists, the greater danger to soccer mom was a warming planet. For the business community, the more prominent bogey-man was lost jobs and higher energy costs. That’s where this debate has been waged and won since the House passed its measure earlier this summer, and that’s where the fight should remain. To revert back to amorphous, unprovable diatribes over greenhouse gases weakens the strong inroads the business community has made and dare not surrender now. Climate change legislation opponents gained momentum on this issue when they focused on the real-world problems capand-trade legislation pledged to create, not fixations on how many inches the oceans rose in the past 50 years. ARMSTRONG WILLIAMS, a former High Point resident, is a Washingtonbased political commentator. His Web site is www.armstrongwilliams.com. “The Armstrong Williams Show” is broadcast daily on XM Satellite Power 169 from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The politicians are ruining our life in America BY SHIRLEY DELONG

he heartbeat of America was textile and furniture manufacturing businesses making and selling their goods; therefore making people able to buy homes, cars and food for their families. Politicians took this away from hardworking taxpaying Americans with their “free trade,” stating America would become a service country. Really, the only servicing being done now is unemployment, social and welfare offices. Are taxpayers getting any benefits from this type governing? “We need affordable, accessible health care for all” and “Do something for people who are uninsured” makes taxpayers wonder why these people, writing these articles, don’t get together and charge everyone $100 to attend a meeting and do something constructive; that is, you could take out a good health insurance plan and look after yourselves, as this is the only way it’s

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going to happen, because America is bankrupt. Politicians’ “Do as we say, not as we do” attitude is quite evident in town hall meetings. They’re not interested in me, you, nor our comments. I, personally, was forced to take Medicare and their drug plan (real jokes). I was happy with my private insurance plan and the deductible. Prior to politicians’ mess, doctor visits were less. The politicians stated “I had to do it their way or else.” Needless to say, I wasn’t a happy camper. Medicare, Medicaid, health care disaster and anything else the politicians can drum up to take your money is very scary. A recent statement I received regarding this government rip off: My doctor billed for $233, Medicare paid $76.20, private carrier paid $19.05. Can you see the problem here? Office visits, paid for by me, the patient, at $50, the doctors

would be getting a lot more money, less paperwork, and government wouldn’t have access to our records, which, incidentally, can be used against us. In plain English, taxpayers would be better off with their own insurance and their own money. If I were a doctor, I’d be sitting on the front steps of all politicians until they went back to “pay as you go,” thus saving trillions of dollars. Better yet, taxpayers should set up, with a good, honest insurance company, and manage an insurance trust for doctors and hospitals, have all Americans pay $100 each month for each person, and this way, everyone can be insured, pay their fair share and cut out the stealing by the bloodsucking ticks. In the old days, when integrity, honesty and respect stood for something, people paid their own way, paid their own doctors and hospitals and America wasn’t bankrupt then. I wonder why? “Millions face shrinking Social Security payments” – today’s’ headlines.

Politicians robbed the system to pay for all social and welfare programs, to which, of course, these people weren’t entitled. Can’t you see that taxpayers are paying for all the extra offices, trips, lunches, fine health care, etc. for politicians, while we’re doing without? America is now an enslaved nation with trillions of dollars of debt and all because of deceit and greed. I’m quoting John Adams: “There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword, the other is by debt.” Surely, you remember history and the dictator that said, “We’ll destroy America and never lift a finger.” If this doesn’t wake you up, nothing will. At no time have taxpayers heard the words “We, the politicians, in order to pay off trillions we borrowed without taxpayers consent are going to reduce our benefits, salaries and retirements to $12,000 yearly.” SHIRLEY DELONG lives in Jamestown.

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The casket containing Guy Heinze Sr. is unloaded at a gravesite where he and six other family members were buried Saturday in Townsend, Ga. His son, Guy Heinze Jr., was arrested Friday and charged with eight counts of murder.

Mass funeral held for 7 victims of Georgia mobile home massacre

TOWNSEND, Ga. (AP) – Dozens of relatives are gathering for graveside funeral to bury seven people massacred inside their mobile home in coastal Georgia. Meanwhile, mourners attending the funeral Saturday in rural McIntosh County are still in shock from the arrest of a 22-year-old relative in the killings of his own father, aunt, uncle and cousins. Police charged Guy Heinze Jr. with eight counts of murder Friday night. Wendell Young, a relative attending the funeral, said he was sickened at the thought that Heinze would kill his own family. Seven caskets were lined up beneath a large tent for 44-year-old Rusty Toler Sr., his four children and two siblings. One of them, 45-year-old Guy Heinze Sr., was the father of the suspect charged in the killings.

After a week working a case so murky they could not say whether a killer was on the loose, police said Heinze was responsible and Heinze charged him with eight counts of firstdegree murder. Among the dead were seven of his relatives, plus a boyfriend of one of Heinze’s cousins. Joseph L. West, the eighth victim, had enlisted Heinze a few times to help work on his family’s shrimp boat, said Otis West, the slain man’s brother. He said he didn’t know Heinze well, but he seemed like “a good guy.” “To tell the truth, if you had ever been around him, he didn’t seem like anybody who would do some-

Greensboro police officer drops racial bias lawsuit

GREENSBORO (AP) – A Greensboro police lieutenant says he is dropping a lawsuit against the city and two of his former bosses as a peace offering. The News & Record of Greensboro reported that Lt. James Hinson wanted to give

the city a chance to resolve the case without the cost, inconvenience and further polarization of a court case. In the lawsuit, Hinson accused the city and the officials of trying to ruin his career because he is black.

thing like this,” West said Saturday. “But you never know.” A friend who went to high school with Heinze in Brunswick said he kept to himself and never grasped for friends, but that he was always nice and respectful. Ashley Strickland said she wanted police to reveal the evidence against Heinze because she doesn’t believe he is responsible for the killings. “As far as I know, they’ve always been a very tight-knit family. They’ve had their fights, but they’ve always made up,” she said. As family members mourned the deaths and prepared to bury their loved ones together at a graveside service, Heinze sat in the Glynn County jail. “It floored them,” family spokesman Clint Rowe said of the arrest. “He was part of the family.”

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Applying the brakes As consumers slow down, FedEx and UPS adapt

NEW YORK (AP) – When Wall Street collapsed, the paper stopped. Memos, invoices and order forms were left unsent. At package delivery behemoths FedEx and UPS, last fall’s meltdown and the worst recession in a generation has meant a sharp drop-off in the number of documents and packages sent overnight. And it’s not just the delivery companies’ biggest customers. Small businesses and consumers are opting for slower shipments to save money. In doing so, they’re embracing an often-forgotten virtue – patience.

Like with so many things in this new era of frugality, it isn’t clear if people will remain practical after the economy recovers. For now, though, the desire to save a buck is leaving its stamp on the country’s expansive delivery network. At FedEx, the loss of millions in overnight documents and packages helped drag sales at the company’s express unit down 25 percent to $4.8 billion in the fiscal fourthquarter that ended in May. But at FedEx’s unit where the slower packages and documents move mostly by truck rather than air,

revenue fell just 1 percent to $1.7 billion. The average number of packages carried by UPS per day in the U.S. dropped almost 5 percent to 12.5 million from April to June compared with the same period last year. The average amount it collected from each of those packages dropped 8 percent to an average of $8.51, as packages got lighter and moved slower. The U.S. Postal Service has seen a big drop in the amount of mail and packages being sent overall. But the Postal Service is gaining market share when it comes to the package market, said Gary Reblin, vice president of expedited shipping. The Postal Service’s flat rate boxes allow people to stuff as much as they can into boxes for one

price, and customers are also opting for even cheaper – and slower –methods of ground shipping. At the James A. Farley Post Office in Manhattan on Monday, Hung Le, 35, was packaging up stacks of wedding invitations to send to his parents – in a box emblazoned with FedEx’s logo. Le said he has used UPS and FedEx for the past five years, but the need to save money drove him to use the postal service. “The only reason I’m at the Post Office is to save a few bucks,” he said. “I think UPS and FedEx are much more reliable, but it doesn’t matter how fast these get where they’re going.” Thousands of businesses across the country, meanwhile, are taking things

slower, and teaching their clients and employees how to adapt. UPS spokesman Norman Black said the company is helping its customers “trade down” because it’s better than the alternative. “It impacts our revenue, but we do everything we can to help our customers do that,” he said. “We would rather help them do that than lose them as a customer.” But Black expects people to return to the fast lane. “As the economy recovers and when consumers go back to purchasing more things online, they are going to go back to being guided by when they need something to arrive. And when they need it the next day, they’re going to pay for that.”

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Company helps drive city’s economic engine BY PAM HAYNES ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

HIGH POINT – If you pass a diesel-powered transfer truck on any of the Triad’s major interstates, there’s a chance that Covington Power Services had a big part in the making of that truck. “One-third of the tractor-trailers in this area have our engines in them,” said David Leik, president of the company. Covington Power Services, parented by the Geneva Corp., is headquartered in north High

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Point and is a distribution and repair service company. It provides top-of-the-line diesel engine solutions such as products from Allison Transmission and MTU Engines, as well as Mercedes-Benz engines. The company was named after its founder, Howard Covington, in 1965. It was bought by Geneva, founded by F. James Becher Jr., in 1981. It moved its headquarters from Greensboro to the High Point location 10 years ago. Located at 8015 Piedmont Triad Parkway, the

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Phillip Fowler, chief operating officer of Covington Power Services, is shown in the company’s engine overhaul shop at their headquarters in north High Point. 83,000-square-foot plant is located in the northern-most part of the city and employs 96 workers at the High Point location. It also operates facilities in Tennessee and Georgia. “Our engines play a vital role in many of the fleets that serve the textile industry here,” said Philip Fowler, chief operating officer for the regional division of the Geneva Corp. Fowler said the company’s business extends much further than the city, supplying every public school bus in the state with a transmission from Allison Transmissions, one of its sister companies. “As a distributor, we also are responsible for training the technicians that repair these machines,” Fowler said. “We also train and instruct our customers on the care of their engines.”

A diesel truck driver can come to the shop and receive a diagnostic of the vehicle’s problems within two hours, he said. The truck would then be repaired by one of the company’s technicians, which are trained in the latest technology. Apart from distributing the engines, the company also has an “off-highway” market, including the distribution and repair of marine engines for Hatteras Yachts, once headquartered in High Point. It also supplies generators to local medical facilities such as the Cornerstone Healthcare Center on Westchester Drive in the event of a power outage. It’s latest venture is training technicians to work with a diesel-fuel efficient engine known as the DD15, created by Mercedes-Benz. According to Leik, the air that goes into the engine is dirtier than the air emitted by the vehicle

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because of a high-tech purification process. “It’s cleaner than anything out there,” he said about the engine, which will hit the market in 2010. Apart from employing people in High Point and surviving the economic downturn, Leik and

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Fowler agree that having the company’s headquarters in High Point strengthens the city. “The more companies you can extoll virtues to and headquarter here, it really helps with the city’s credibility,” Leik said. phaynes@hpe.com | 888-3617

NEW YORK (AP) – Those of a certain age may still have affection for the mop-top Fab Four, but will the video game demographic go for The Beatles? One analyst has his doubts, a potentially bad sign for Viacom Inc.’s forthcoming “The Beatles: Rock Band.” Caris & Co. analyst David Miller trimmed a penny from his earnings per share estimate for Viacom’s fourth quarter Thursday. He now expects 68 cents, compared with an average forecast of 75 cents, according to Thomson Reuters. Miller raised several concerns about the new game. First, it hinges on “music which certainly has its place in the heart of baby boomers, but may not be as appealing to young males 18-25.” That is, the people who spend the most money on gaming. Miller is also worried about profit margins. “Unlike Rock Band’s first iteration, the Beatles version available for sale next Wednesday will encompass all three major gamer platforms all at the same time,” he noted, “requiring massive upfront promotional costs. And that’s on top of rights costs to the music.”

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The following are High Point restaurant grades from the Guilford County Department of Public Health. Inspections were conducted between June 26 and Aug. 26. Comments are included with restaurants which graded below 95. Restaurants with a grade below 70 must be closed. For a complete listing, go to the health department’s Web site at: http://ftp.co.guilford.nc.us/ government/publichealth

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A gold statue of the Mack Bulldog is shown in front of the new headquarters in Greensboro.

Mack Trucks holds grand opening ENTERPRISE STAFF REPORT

GREENSBORO – Mack Trucks Inc. made is presence in the Triad official on Thursday as it celebrated the grand opening of the new Mack World Headquarters on National Service Road in Greensboro. “Today begins a new chapter in Mack’s long and illustrious history,” said Dennis Slagle, Mack president and CEO. “We have a 109-year tradition of success, forged by excellent people and products, and that tradition will continue to grow here in North Carolina. The state and local area have welcomed Mack with open arms, and we look forward to becoming part of this community.” The company marked the establishment of its new base of operations with a celebration that

included a display of modern and antique Mack trucks, tours of the new headquarters, presentations on Mack’s history and accomplishments, and contests for employees. Also making an appearance was Mack’s worldfamous mascot, a bulldog that walked along with Slagle as he approached the podium to address employees and state and local officials. Later, an 8-foot-tall gold statue of the Mack Bulldog poised in front of the new headquarters was unveiled. The event also marked the official opening of the Mack Shop located in the new headquarters and open to the general public. The store sells officially licensed Mack merchandise. Mack moved its headquarters to Greensboro as

Furniture orders drop in June BY PAM HAYNES ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

HIGH POINT - New orders and shipments were some aspects of the furniture industry that continued to decline in June while consumer confidence began to rise, according to Furniture Insights, a monthly furniture report. New orders were down 16 percent from June 2008 and 2 percent lower than new orders in May. Year-to-date, new orders are off 20 percent for the first half of the year. The decrease in shipments is in line with the drop in new orders, according to Ken Smith with Smith Leonard PLLC, who writes the report. The report, which surveys residential furniture manufacturers and distributors, reported receivable levels in June to be 20 percent lower than June 2008, in line with June-to-June shipment comparisons and year-to-date shipment levels. “We continue to be pleased with these comparisons,” Smith said. “We hear about slow pays and stretching out,

but the statistics indicate that the participants are keeping a good eye on receivables.” Consumer confidence, which industry experts such as Jerry Epperson, managing director of Mann, Armistead and Epperson LTD in Richmond, Va., and Brian Casey, president of the High Point Market Authority, have cited as one of the most important aspects to recovery in the furniture industry, began to rise in August. According to the report, the Consumer Confidence Index rebounded last month after retreating in July. The Index stands at 54.1 in August, up from 47.4 in July. Smith said it was consumers’ expectations of the current market that mattered the most, however. “Overall, business is improving, but the consumer is still not sure what that is today,” Smith said. “I think they’d like to see more things improve before they start spending more, which is what we need for the furniture industry.” phaynes@hpe.com | 888-3617

part of a restructuring plan designed to improve organizational efficiency and competitiveness. As a Volvo Group company, many of the corporate support functions Mack relies on

Mack moved its headquarters to Greensboro as part of a restructuring plan. — such as human resources, information technology, financial services and logistics — already are based in Greensboro, where they support other group companies in North America. The Volvo Group’s roots in Greensboro go back to 1981. “Establishing Mack World Headquarters here in Greensboro alongside

our support organizations will make us a more efficient, agile, and costeffective organization in almost every aspect of our business, from product development to aftermarket support,” Slagle said. “It further positions us for long-term growth and industry leadership.” Mack’s World Headquarters houses executive offices, as well as sales, marketing, international operations, dealer operations and other departments. Other functions, including technical and customer support, are located in nearby facilities on the Greensboro campus. As a result of the same restructuring plan, production of all Mack trucks has been consolidated at the Macungie Assembly Operations in Pennsylvania, just outside of Allentown.

• Aetna Cafeteria, 4050 Piedmont Parkway. Inspected Aug. 7. Grade: 100 • Alex’s House, 1233 N. Main St. Inspected July 7. Grade: 101 • Benson House (Maryfield), 1315 Greensboro Road. Inspected Aug. 13. Grade: 101 • Biscuitville, 2601 English Road. Inspected July 24. Grade: 97.5 • Bizzy Bee Grocery, 2335 English Road. Inspected Aug. 12. Grade: 91.5 Inspector’s comments: Unavailable • David Hayworth House, 1315 Greensboro Road. Inspected Aug. 13. Grade: 100 • Domino’s Pizza, 2310 S. Main St. Inspected Aug. 11. Grade: 91.5 Inspector’s comments: Unavailable • Dragon City, 274 Eastchester Drive. Inspected July 15. Grade: 96 • Emerywood Fine Foods, 130 W. Lexington Ave. Inspected July 9. Grade: 99.5 • Five Points Subs, 1144 Five Points. Inspected Aug. 7. Grade: 99.5 • Food Lion, 3935 Brian Jordan Place. Inspected Aug. 10. Grade: 100 • Food Lion Deli, 3935 Brian Jordan Place. Inspected Aug. 10. Grade: 100.5 • Gianno’s Stone Oven Pizzaria, 1124 Eastchester Drive. Inspected July 17. Grade: 99.5 • Golden Corral, 1080 Mall Loop Road. Inspected July 20. Grade: 99 • Ham’s of High Point, 2001 N. Main St. Inspected July 8. Grade: 97 • Honeybaked Ham, 1231 Eastchester Drive. Inspected

July 21. Grade: 100 • Hospice of High Point, 1803 Westchester Drive. Inspected Aug. 14. Grade: 98.5 • Kepley’s Barbecue, 1304 N. Main St. Inspected July 10. Grade: 98.5 • Libby Hill Seafood, 2004 N. Main St. Inspected July 7. Grade: 93.5 Inspector’s comments: Cold foods at improper temperatures; green beans at improper temperature; cover all foods on prep/cook table; personal drinks improperly stored in walk-in — must be stored separately; don’t use utensil sink to make tea; hot water at improper temperature; work on pest control - flies, dead roach in dishmachine; don’t stack buckets wet; rusty shelving in walk-in cooler; threshold to walk-in freezer in poor repair, replace/discard crack bins; comp sink leaking; detail clean tables, shelves, dishmachine, walk ins, sinks; repairs needed on floors, walls; especially back room; crates not approved for shelves — use food grade containers for foods; can wash in poor repair • Malbec Rotisserie, 2207 N. Centennial St. Inspected July 15. Grade: 95.5 • Mayberry’s, 131 W. Lexington Ave. Inspected July 9. Grade: 99 • McDonald’s, 114 Greensboro Road. Inspected Aug. 7. Grade: 98 • Nick’s Sub Shop, 1102 W. Fairfield Road. Inspected Aug. 13. Grade: 99 • Oscar’s Fine Foods, 427 S. Wrenn St. Inspected Aug. 5. Grade: 95.5 • Outback, 260 E. Parris Ave. Inspected Jul 17. Grade: 99.5 • Pizza Vino, 274 Eastchester Drive. Inspected July 15. Grade: 98.5 • Skeet Club Manor, 1560 Skeet Club Road. Inspected Aug. 14. Grade: 97.5 • Subway, 200 Westwood Ave. Inspected July 7. Grade: 99 • Target, 1050 Mall Loop Road. Inspected July 20. Grade: 101 • Tom’s Place, 1524 N. Main St. Inspected July 8. Grade: 98.5

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• John Allison, chairman and former chief executive officer of BB&T Corp., will speak Thursday as part of the Leadership Speaker Series presented by the Wake Forest University Schools of Business. The event, which is 45:30 p.m. in room 1312 of the Worrell Professional Center, is free and open to the public. Allison, a Distinguished Professor of Practice in the Wake Forest Schools of Business, will kick off the first Leadership Speaker Series event of the academic year with “The Financial Crisis: Causes and Possible Cures.” • The High Point Chamber of Commerce, the Piedmont Triad Council for International Visitors and the High Point Economic Development Corp. will present “International Relations in a Global Economy” from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at the High Point Country Club. Tom Miller, founding board member and vice president of business for Diplomatic Action, will be

the guest speaker. The New York based businessled organization is dedicated to fostering a better understanding and mutual respect across cultures, and between America and the world. For more information, check the High Point chamber Web site at http://www.highpointchamber.org. • The N.C. Department of Labor worked with crane industry leaders on a crane safety standard for North Carolina that will take effect Oct. 1. Department of Labor officials invited industry leaders to discuss a draft standard in 2008. Fatal crane accidents in other states raised awareness of the hazards and made headlines in the national news. The department’s Education, Training and Technical Assistance Bureau is offering training classes starting in September across the state to educate workers on the new regulations. The workshop for the Triad will be Sept. 30 at Guilford Community

College, Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, 2007 Yanceyville St., in Greensboro. For more information, check the Web site http:// www.nclabor.com/osha/ etta/crane_training/CraneSchedule.pdf. • The Piedmont Triad Partnership, in collaboration with North Carolina A&T State University, has developed a series of workshops to be conducted by internationally recognized leaders in the design field. The in-depth design program is called “Triad Design Leadershops.” The first in a series of five “Leadershops” will take place Wednesday and Thursday at A&T. Guest designer David Rose also will deliver a keynote address at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Harrison Auditorium, which will be free and open to the public. The interactive workshops will also take place at A&T on Thursday. Rose is an entrepreneur and presently a faculty member in the Media Lab at Massachusetts Institute

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of Technology. For more information, call A&T’s office of Continuing Studies at 334-7607. • The Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce and Express Employment Professionals will partner to bring information and assistance to local businesses. “Managing Conflict and Change to Enhance Morale and Team Building” will be held from 8-10 a.m. Sept. 16 at the Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce, 213 Balfour Drive in Archdale. Registration is free for chamber members, and $25 for non-members. The seminar is designed to assist supervisors at all management levels. For more information, call 626-7511.

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Uses and abuses of career branding BY MILDRED L. CULP WORKWISE FEATURES

Companies have been branding products for decades, but more recently, marketers and people in high tech have been promoting the concept of career branding. This reputation-builder – a word or phrase that explains what you stand for and helps promote you – is essential on the job. “A career brand is a career promise someone is making,” explains Rajesh Setty, president of Foresight Plus L.L.C., in Sunnyvale, Calif., an investor and marketing executive in start-ups worldwide. “It’s in the eyes of the person on the receiving end of the promise.” Capturing your essence, “your personal brand must be authentic, of value to your boss and aligned with your (current) company’s goals,” writes Jennifer Robison in The Gallup Management Journal.

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In too many cases, people are marketing with a weak message so that “career branding is (mostly) headed in the wrong direction,” says Setty. He doesn’t want the message – the content of your brand – omitted in favor of buzz.

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Rajesh Setty discusses essentials about branding with Martha Blanchfield of Renegade PR in Napa, Calif. Setty is president of Foresight Plus L.L.C., in Sunnyvale, Calif. “I’m big on personal branding,” he continues, “but people are taking it to an extreme on Twitter or in a blog. They think, ‘I have an opinion. It’s easy to set up a blog. I can get family members to write.’ ” Focusing on the sizzle makes people miss the steak – if there is any. Make certain there is some in yours. Content with an inaccurate or dated message is also dangerous, according

to David Cohen, president of Equation Arts L.L.C., a branding firm in Atlanta. He describes ineffective messaging when someone feels trapped by reputation for one skill but unrecognized for another. The problem is with the identity of the steak. Finetune your brand if what you stand for is changing.

substance, its “valuable accomplishments,” is king, which means that it must be accurate, representative and in-depth. He says that self-promotion requires you to talk about yourself, whereas effective branding encourages others to speak on your behalf, making self-promotion unnecessary. If you’re interested in developing a career brand SUBSTANCE Setty indicates a brand’s and already have some sol-

id accomplishments, your brand is working for you, particularly if it relates to the goals of your organization. But it doesn’t hurt to check whether the correct brand is working for you. Don’t fall prey to social media’s message that you don’t have a brand if you’re not blogging, Tweeting or podcasting. It isn’t the most appropriate vehicle for every career. “Hard work, relation-

ships, motivation and the ability to take action” are what count, Setty maintains. This is a long-term modus operandi, not an overnight process. Conversing in social media might get you attention, but he promises that “your personal brand will be an illusion.” Defining your career brand takes effort and personal insight. Encapsulating that in a word or phrase can be tricky. Make certain it relates to your company’s objectives. But before you jump on the branding bandwagon, ask yourself whether your emphasis should fall on reputation rather than brand. Let a brand enhance it once you establish a reputation for excellence, which requires considerable effort. Indeed, I’d like to see people do the outstanding job required to build a career and, when they’re certain about what they stand for, incorporate a brand. That puts career branding in its rightful spot – as an accessory or a rightful afterthought reflecting the essence of a outstanding career.

DR. MILDRED L. CULP, Workwise Features, is an award-winning journalist. E-mail questions or comments to culp@workwise. net.

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WINNING BRAND: High Pointer leads Appalachian State. 4D

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WINSTON-SALEM – Getting straight to the point, Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe called the elements a “recipe for disaster.” The stew included allowing a game-opening scoring drive, committing four turnovers (including three interceptions by senior quarterback Riley Skinner), giving up touchdowns on two big plays and an inconsistent offense that gained just 269 yards. The concoction resulted in the Demon Deacons losing 24-21 to Baylor after trailing 24-7 with just more than five minutes left in the third quarter of the season opener for both teams at BB&T Field. “If you just look at the game, we got what we deserved,” Grobe

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College football roundup, game summaries. 5D said. “When you turn the ball over as many times as we did and you give up big plays, a couple of them for scores, it’s hard to beat a good team. ... The loss is a team loss. We can’t give up big plays and turnovers and win.” Wake was a step behind from the start after allowing Robert Griffin III to direct the Bears on an 80-yard scoring drive in eight plays on their first possession. Griffin completed all four throws for 64 of his 136 passing yards, the score coming on an 8-yard pass. Skinner was harried by Baylor’s

rush the whole way and wound up hitting 20-of-31 passes for 143 yards, two touchdowns and his three interceptions. Wake’s defense stiffened well to hold Baylor to just a field goal after the first pick. But Baylor took full advantage when it came up with a Skinner mis-throw at the Deacon 37 on Wake’s third play of the second half. On the ensuing play, sophomore receiver Kendall Wright took a pitch from Griffin near the right sideline, cut back sharply into the clear and sped into the end zone. The play put the Deacons in a hole they could not overcome, and a nifty trick play provided insurance. Griffin, who was held to 57 yards rushing, tossed the ball to Ernest Smith, who unleashed a 33-yard scoring strike to Lanear Sampson

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behind the Deacon secondary with five minutes left in the third period to put the Bears up 27-7. Going more to the passing game, Wake responded with an 80-yard drive that ended with Skinner finding Devon Brown over the middle on a 19-yard touchdown pass at the end of the third quarter. Wake pulled closer when it turned a fumble recovery at the Baylor 25 into a 5-yard touchdown toss from Skinner to tight end Andrew Parker with 3:57 left in the game. But the Deacons couldn’t keep Baylor from driving on the ensuing possession, and Skinner misfired on four desperation throws from inside his 15 inside the last minute. gsmith@hpe.com | 888-3519

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Peyton Manning and his wife, Ashley, will give $1 million to Tennessee for a new athletic training facility. The Indianapolis Colts and former Tennessee quarterback announced the gift Saturday in Knoxville.

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No. 21 UNC routs The Citadel, 40-6

CHAPEL HILL (AP) – T.J. Yates threw two touchdown passes in the decisive first half, and No. 21 North Carolina routed The Citadel 40-6 on Saturday night. Ryan Houston had touchdown runs of 5 and 3 yards, and Shaun Draughn rushed for 118 while helping the Tar Heels roll up 375 yards total offense. They had a 261-30 advantage on the ground. Da’Norris Searcy returned a late punt 77 yards for a touchdown. Yates was 9 of 20 for 114 yards in three quarters, with scoring passes of 18 yards to Johnny White and 21 yards to Greg Little for the Tar Heels. They played their first opener as a ranked team since they were No. 12 in 1998, and were upset 13-10 by Miami of Ohio. This one was nowhere near that close, after a second quarter in which North Carolina scored on four straight possessions.

Pirates hold off ASU GREENVILLE (AP) – East Carolina spent the first half of its season opener Saturday looking ready to live up to its crash-the-BCS talk. The Pirates spent the rest of the game just trying to hold on to a win. Dominique Lindsay ran for 105 yards and a touchdown to help the Pirates take a big first-half lead, then Scotty Robinson came through with a critical sack in the final minute to help East Carolina turn away Appalachian State’s late rally and win 29-24. It was a frustrating afternoon for the Pirates. They looked dominant in the first half in front of a sellout crowd, scoring on their first three drives and leading 24-0 before the Mountaineers even managed a first down. Yet by the end, with its offense shut down, its defense fighting for every

stop and a line of players battling cramps, they could only feel relieved. “The bottom line is you’re trying to win a football game,” coach Skip Holtz said. “Do I wish we would have played better? Yes. Do we have a long way to go? Yes. Will my temperament in this team meeting room (today) be positive and upbeat and Chuckles the Clown? No, it will not be.” The Mountaineers were without reigning FCS player of the year Armanti Edwards, who led them to three straight national championships, as he recovered from a foot injury suffered during a lawnmower accident last month. “We gave them everything we had and we were wearing them down,” left tackle Mario Acitelli said. “They were out of shape. (But) there’s only 60 minutes in a football game and we didn’t get it done.”

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Appalachian State’s Cortez Gilbert is flagged for pass interference as he attempts to break up a pass intended for Alex Taylor during the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville on Saturday. Taylor, who starred at Southwest Guilford, and his Pirate teammates prevailed 29-24.

ven though the weather was more suited for a game of softball at a Fourth of July picnic, the tailgiating in the parking lots around BB&T Field went on just as if it were a crisp fall day. Food cooked on grills and bean-bag toss games were in full swing, harkening the start of the college football season as the Wake Forest faithful came full of hope stoked by trips to bowl games the past three seasons. Inside, those on Deacon Hill were positioned on blankets as if they were at the beach. On the field, the Demon Deacons found that the path to success this season will not be so easy. Wake fell 24-21 to a Baylor team that it

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handily defeated a year ago. It might not have been that close if the Bears got just one field goal out of two Wake turnovers. The Deacons didn’t really get in gear until the second quarter and down 10-0. The inexperienced secondary and linebacking corps showed they have a lot to learn. Senior quarterback Riley Skinner had a dismal day, winding up with three interceptions, as the Deacons mustered 269 yards total offense and turned the ball over a total of four times. On one of the interceptions, Skinner didn’t get enough zip on the ball and threw it straight to the Baylor defender. One of the other picks came on a tipped pass, another

on a drop by Jordan Williams at the Baylor 9. Wake’s offensive line, supposedly one of the team’s strengths, had a tough time handling the Baylor rush. At times, Skinner didn’t look like a seasoned senior. “The interceptions speak for themselves,” Skinner said of his play. “It’s not the way I want to play. It’s as simple as that. I expect to play better. ... This is not the way we wanted to start the season.” That summed up the day for all the Deacons as the faithful went home wondering how Wake will fare the rest of the season. It was no day at the beach.

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Panthers make cuts – plus two

CHARLOTTE (AP) – The rules said the Carolina Panthers had to cut to 53 players. They didn’t stop there. Ready to pluck players off the waiver wire to fill a need at defensive tackle, the Panthers reduced their roster to 51 players Saturday. The moves included putting thirdround pick Corvey Irvin on injured reserve and waiving fellow defensive tackle Marlon Favorite. “We just decided that we were going to have two spots there and look to fill them,” general manager Marty Hurney said. Hurney revealed Irvin tore the medial collateral ligament in his knee in Thursday’s game against Pittsburgh. He was expected to provide depth at a position where the Panthers have few options. Favorite, an undrafted rookie, had seen some time as a starter after Maake Kemoeatu ruptured his Achilles’ tendon on the first day of training camp. The Panthers have also used Nick Hayden there and acquired Louis Leonard from Cleveland. Starter Damione Lewis is the only other defensive tackle on the current roster. Hurney wouldn’t identify players he’s seeking, but said he and the coaching staff were planning to scour the waiver wire late Saturday. “If there are any claims we have until noon (today) to put them in,” Hurney said. Carolina could also use one of its open roster spots on a punt returner. Rookie Larry Beavers, one of three Panthers to

fumble punts Thursday, was waived, leaving Kenny Moore and Captain Munnerlyn on the depth chart. Mark Jones, Carolina’s return man last season, is available after being released by Tennessee. The Panthers again kept kickoff specialist Rhys Lloyd, who had an NFLhigh 30 touchbacks last season. Carolina also kept an extra fullback, fourthround pick Tony Fiammetta, who didn’t come close to taking starter Brad Hoover’s job. Only four receivers remain, while defensive end Hilee Taylor made the team despite a quiet preseason. Jeremy Leman, one of the surprising stars of the preseason, was cut along with Mortty Ivy, giving Carolina just six linebackers. Other players let go were QB Hunter Cantwell; running backs DeCori Birmingham and Jamall Lee; receivers Jason Chery, Kevin McMahan and Marcus Monk; tight end Andrew Davie; offensive linemen Patrick Brown, Justin Geisinger, Keith Gray and Jonathan Palmer; defensive lineman George Hypolite and Casper Brinkley; linebackers Anthony Heygood and Kelvin Smith; safeties Kevin Kaesviharn, Paul Chiara and Joe Fields; and cornerback D.J. Clark. Hurney declined to say if they would sign two veterans or younger players to fill their needs. “Obviously, experience would be good,” Hurney said. “It just depends on who comes free and how things fall.”

Sports script

(schedules subject to change by the schools)

Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

T. Wingate Andrews High Point Central

Volleyball at NW Guilford, 6:30 Soccer at Andrews, 6 Tennis at Glenn, 4:30

Southwest Guilford

Volleyball at Ragsdale, Tennis at HP Central, Volleyball vs. Glenn, 6:30 4:30 6:30 Soccer vs. SE Guilford, 7 Golf at Asheboro, 4:30 Soccer at Reynolds, 7 Tennis at E. Forsyth, 4:30

High Point Christian Wesleyan

Westchester

Friday

Volleyball vs. Southern, 6:30 Football vs. Smith, 7:30 Volleyball vs. Parkland, Soccer vs. Smith, 6 6:30 Tennis vs. SWG, 4:30 Tennis vs. Andrews, 4:30 Cross country at S. Golf vs. N. Guilford, 4:30 Guilford, 5

Soccer vs. Calvary, 4:30 Volleyball at Cary Chr., 5:15 Tennis at Cary Chr., 4

Volleyball at Grimsley, 6:15 Tennis vs. Calvary, 4 Cross country at Caro. Friends, 5

Volleyball at Clt. Chr., 6 Soccer at Prov. Day, 7 Tennis vs. Clt. Christian, 4 Cross country vs. Forsyth CD, 4 Volleyball vs. Calvary, 4:30 Soccer at Burl. Chr., 4:30 Tennis at Caro. Friends, 4

Volleyball at Cannon, 6 Soccer vs. Clt. Country Day, 6 Tennis vs. Cannon, 4 Tennis vs. Caldwell, 4 Cross country at Caro. Friends, 5

Football at Andrews, 7:30

Soccer at Burl. Chr., 4:30 Volleyball vs. Westchester, 5:15 Tennis at Elon, 4

Volleyball at HP Chris- Soccer at Carolina tian, 5:15 Day., 11 a.m. Soccer at Asheville Chr., 5:30

Soccer vs. E. Surry, 6:30 Volleyball vs. W. Stokes, 6:15 Tennis vs. W. Stokes, 4:30

East Davidson

Soccer at Randleman, 6 Soccer vs. N. Davidson, Volleyball at Trinity, 5:30 Football at SW RanTennis at Lexington, 4:30 7 dolph, 7:30 Volleyball at Ledford, Tennis vs. Thomasville, 5:30 4:30 Volleyball vs. W. Forsyth, 6:30 Soccer vs. W. Forsyth, 7 Tennis vs. HP Central, 4:30 Volleyball vs. Trinity, 5:30 Golf at NE Guilford, 4

Glenn

Ledford

Saturday

Football vs. SW Guilford, 7:30

Bishop McGuinness

Soccer at Mt. Airy, 6:30 Football vs. S. Davidson, Cross country at Volleyball at Surry C., 7:30 Seahawk Inv., TBA 6:15 Tennis at Surry C., 4:30

Soccer vs. N. Forsyth, 7 Volleyball at SW GuilTennis at Ragsdale, 4:30 ford, 6:30 Cross country at Atkins, 5

Football at Mt. Tabor, 7:30

Cross country at Salem Inv., TBA

Volleyball vs. E. Davidson, Volleyball at N. Davidson, Tennis at Trinity, 4:30 5:30 5:30 Soccer vs. Trinity, 7 Soccer vs. W. Davidson, 7 Tennis at NE Guilford, 4:30 Tennis vs. Salisbury, 4:30 Cross country at Trinity, 5

Volleyball vs. SW Guilford, Tennis vs. Glenn, 4:30 Volleyball vs. NW Football vs. Page, 7:30 Cross country at 6:30 Guilford, 6:30 Salem Inv., 8 Soccer vs. SW Randolph, 7 Soccer vs. NE Guilford, 7 Cross country at Andrews, 4:30 Tennis at W. Montgom- Football at Bishop, 7:30 Volleyball at S. Stanly, 5 Volleyball at Wheatery, 4:30 Cross country N. Moore, more, 5 Soccer vs. N. Moore, 6:30 4:30 Tennis vs. Gray Stone, 4:30 Volleyball at Central, 5:30 Soccer vs. Andrews, 6 Tennis vs. N. Forsyth, 4:30 Cross country vs. HP Central, 5

Ragsdale South Davidson Southern Guilford

Tennis vs. C. Davidson, Tennis at E. Davidson, 4:30 4:30

Soccer at Wheatmore, 6 Football vs. Albemarle, 7:30

Trinity

Volleyball at Ledford, 5 Soccer at Ledford, 7 Tennis vs. Randleman, Cross country vs. 4:30 Ledford, 4:30

Volleyball vs. E. David- Tennis vs. Ledford, 4:30 son, 4:30 Football at Surry CenTennis vs. Andrews, 4:30 tral, 7:30

Wheatmore

Volleyball vs. SW Randolph, 5 Tennis at Carver, 4:30

Volleyball at Atkins, 5 Tennis at Atkins, 4:30

Thomasville

HPU spikers get split at home tourney

Volleyball vs. S. Davidson, 6 Cross country at W. Davidson, 5

Football vs. E. Montgomery, 7:30

Braves nipped by Kip Wells THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ENTERPRISE STAFF REPORT

HIGH POINT – The Panthers dropped their home-opener 3-0 to Davidson College on Saturday afternoon before bouncing back for a 3-1 victory over Charlotte on the first day of the High Point University Classic at the Millis Center. After dropping the first set, the Panthers came back to win the next three sets over the 49ers for a 22-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-17 decision. Sophomore setter Holly Fong led the way with four kills, 39 assists and 16 digs. Junior outside hitter Megan Smith had a match-high 17 kills and added 11 digs, while freshman outside hitter Molly Barlow came off the bench to contribute eight kills and 12 digs. Earlier, Davidson won a tight 28-26, 25-23, 30-28 decision in the first match of the Classic. Smith led the Panthers with 13 kills and 12 digs. Fong had 33 assists in the match and senior captain Megan Kaminskas put up four blocks and seven kills. The Panthers moved to 5-2 on the season. The HPU Classic continues today with four more games at the Millis Center. High Point (5-2) kicks off the day against Winston-Salem State (04) at noon. Marshall (5-0) and Charlotte (2-4) face off in the 2 p.m. game, and Davidson (1-5) and WSSU battle it out in the 4:30 match. High Point and Marshall will play in the final game of the tournament at 7 p.m.

Tuesday

Soccer vs. HP Central, 6 Volleyball at Dudley, 6 Soccer at Dudley, 6 Tennis vs. Atkins, 4:30 Soccer at S. Guilford, 6 Tennis at HP Central, Cross country vs. Rags- Tennis at Trinity, 4:30 4:30 dale, 4:30

Martin Truex Jr. hugs crew chief Kevin Manion after taking the pole for today’s 500-mile Cup race in Atlanta.

Truex wins f irst pole HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) – Martin Truex Jr. won his first pole at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, just in time for the track’s first scheduled race entirely under the lights. Truex qualified first for tonight’s Pep Boys Auto 500 with his lap of 184.149 mph. It is Truex’s second pole of the season after qualifying first and finishing 11th at the Daytona 500. Truex is leaving Earnhardt Ganassi Racing after the season to join Michael Waltrip Racing and said he wants to give his current team a win. “I want to go out on a high note for them and for all they’ve done for me,” Truex said. Truex, 23rd in the Sprint Cup standings, is an outsider in the late-season competition for one of the

12 spots in the Chase for the Championship. “I think the urgency is just that the year is coming to an end,” Truex said. “It’s been a tough year. We’ve had some great runs. We’ve worked really hard and really don’t have a lot to show for it. “I sure would like to get to victory lane before the season is out.” Kasey Kahne, 11th in the Sprint Cup standings, qualified second at 183.497 mph and has much at stake on Sunday night. “It’s a big race for us,” Kahne said. “We need to figure out how we can gain points and race as fast as we can. ... No mistakes, and I think we should have a great shot at making the Chase. That’s the goal. That’s all we want to do right not, to figure out how to make the Chase.”

first 17 batters, gave up only three hits in eight innings and struck out a caATLANTA – Joey Votto hit a two- reer-high 11 on Saturday. run homer and Kip Wells pitched six Floyd (11-9), who issued no walks, had innings of one-hit ball to win his first a perfect game going before Nick Green game in more than 16 months as Cin- lined a single to center with two outs in cinnati beat Atlanta 3-1 on Saturday for the sixth on a 1-1 pitch. its season-high sixth straight win. The fading Braves, who began the ORIOLES 5, RANGERS 4 night five games behind Colorado in BALTIMORE – Melvin Mora homthe NL wild-card race, have lost four ered and drove in three runs and rookie straight. Brian Matusz earned his third straight Wells (1-3), who had not won since win for the Orioles. April 17, 2008, when he was with ColoMora hit a solo homer in the second rado, allowed only a single to Garret inning, a two-out RBI single in the Anderson in the second inning. The third and snapped a 4-all tie with a tworight-hander walked four, struck out out single in the fifth. four and hit a batter. Votto hit a two-run homer off Jair TWINS 4, INDIANS 1 Jurrjens (10-10) in the sixth inning to CLEVELAND – Scott Baker won his put the Reds up 2-0. Brandon Phillips seventh straight decision and extended followed with a double to left and scored his mastery of the Indians. Baker, who on an RBI single by Scott Rolen. gave up one run in six innings, is 4-0 with a 0.93 ERA in four starts against YANKEES 6, BLUE JAYS 4 Cleveland this season. The right-handTORONTO – Mark Teixeira and Rob- er hasn’t lost since July 7, a span of 11 inson Cano homered, Andy Pettitte starts. won his fourth straight start and the Yankees beat Toronto. CUBS 5, METS 3 After flirting with a perfect game in NEW YORK – Derrek Lee homered his previous outing, Pettitte (13-6) al- twice and drove in three runs in his relowed four runs and four hits in six in- turn to the lineup, leading Rich Harden nings. The left-hander is unbeaten in and the Cubs over the Mets. eight starts. Harden struck out 10, all swinging, All-Star closer Mariano Rivera threw and Aramis Ramirez also had a twoa bullpen session before the game and run homer for Chicago, which scored reported no pain in his sore left groin, its most runs since beating the Mets 11meaning he might be able to return to 4 last Saturday. Jeff Baker had two hits the mound today. and is batting .330 (38 for 115) since he Derek Jeter returned to the lineup af- was acquired from Colorado on July 2. ter a day off and got two hits, leaving him seven shy of breaking the Yankees GIANTS 3, BREWERS 2 record held by Lou Gehrig (2,721). MILWAUKEE – Matt Cain outpitched Yovani Gallardo for his first win in WHITE SOX 5, RED SOX 1 more than six weeks as the Giants beat CHICAGO – Gavin Floyd retired his Milwaukee.

Wesleyan takes three at volleyball tourney ENTERPRISE STAFF REPORT

25-22, 25-17, topped Westminster 25-20, 25-23 and beat Franklin Academy 25RALEIGH – Bernetta Moore and Kelsey 20, 25-17. The first loss came to Wilson Templeton landed spots on the all- Christian Academy by scores of 25-17, tournament team following Wesleyan 21-25, 15-5. Christian Academy’s two days of play As the No. 1 team from its pool, Wesat the North Raleigh Christian event. leyan had a first-round bye in the finals The Trojans finished 3-1 in pool play bracket. In the semis, Northern then on Friday and Saturday before falling ended the Trojans’ run with a 17-25, 25in the tournament semifinals to North- 20, 15-13 victory. ern Vance on Saturday. Wesleyan, now 7-5 for the year, visits In pool play, Wesleyan beat Northern Charlotte Christian on Tuesday.

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Piedmont Triad 4A

NW Guilford Ragsdale SW Guilford East Forsyth Glenn HP Central Parkland

Conf. Over. 0-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 0-0 2-1 0-0 2-1 0-0 2-1 0-0 0-3

Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results SW Guilford 28, Ledford 13 HP Central 31, Lexington 7 Ragsdale 34, W. Guilford 7 Glenn 25, Carver 18 NW Guilford 15, Smith 14 Mt. Tabor 21, E. Forsyth 14 R.J. Reynolds 41, Parkland 20 Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games Smith at HP Central (Thurs.) SW Guilford at TW Andrews Page at Ragsdale Glenn at Mt. Tabor Atkins at Parkland NW Guilford at N. Guilford E. Forsyth at W. Forsyth

Mid-Piedmont 3A NE Guilford SW Randolph Asheboro S. Guilford Ledford N. Forsyth

Conf. Over. 0-0 2-1 0-0 2-1 0-0 1-2 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-3 0-0 0-3

Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results SW Guilford 28, Ledford 13 S. Guilford 37, SE Guilford 15 SW Randolph 34, N. Moore 22 NE Guilford 40, E. Guilford 17 W. Forsyth 38, N. Forsyth 21 Asheboro 21, Randleman 14 Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games E. Davidson at SW Randolph Asheboro at E. Randolph NE Guilford at Reidsville Reagan at N. Forsyth

PAC 6 2A Trinity Carver T.W. Andrews Atkins Randleman Wheatmore

Conf. Over. 0-0 2-1 0-0 1-2 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-3 0-0 0-3 0-0 0-3

Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results T.W. Andrews 14, Grimsley 6 W. Stokes 7, Trinity 6 (OT) West Davidson 40, Wheatmore 0 Reagan 28, Atkins 6 Glenn 25, Carver 18 Asheboro 21, Randleman 14 Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games SW Guilford at T.W. Andrews Trinity at Surry Central East Montgomery vs. Wheatmore (at Trinity) Atkins at Parkland Randleman at Providence Grove R.J. Reynolds at Carver

Central Carolina 2A Central Davidson Lexington Salisbury West Davidson East Davidson Thomasville

Conf. Over. 0-0 3-0 0-0 2-1 0-0 2-1 0-0 2-1 0-0 1-2 0-0 1-2

Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results A.L. Brown 34, Thomasville 28 North Davidson 35, East Davidson 0 C. Davidson 34, S. Davidson 7 HP Central 31, Lexington 7 Salisbury 50, Carson 6 West Davidson 40, Wheatmore 0 Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games Albemarle at Thomasville E. Davidson at SW Randolph W. Rowan at Salisbury N. Davidson at C. Davidson N. Rowan at Lexington W. Davidson at Carson

Northwest 1A/2A East Surry Mount Airy West Stokes B. McGuinness North Stokes North Surry South Stokes Surry Central

Conf. Over. 0-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 0-0 2-0 0-0 2-1 0-0 0-3 0-0 0-3 0-0 0-3

Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results Bishop McGuinness 41, Highland Tech 0 West Stokes 7, Trinity 6 (OT) Mount Airy 52, Ashe County 7 East Surry 27, N. Lincoln 20 North Stokes 36, E. Wilkes 34 Starmount 36, N. Surry 7 Rockingham 55, S. Stokes 7 Wilkes Central 48, Surry Central 22 Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games S. Davidson at Bishop Mt. Airy at Parkwood N. Surry at Ashe County Trinity at Surry Central

Yadkin Valley 1A Conf. Over. Albemarle 0-0 3-0 South Stanly 0-0 2-0 W. Montgomery 0-0 2-1 E. Montgomery 0-0 1-1-1 South Davidson 0-0 1-2 North Moore 0-0 0-2 North Rowan 0-0 0-2 Chatham Central 0-0 0-3 Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results Central Davidson 34, South Davidson 7 Albemarle 56, N. Stanly 0 Providence Grove 56, E. Montgomery 0 Southwestern Randolph 34, North Moore 22 West Montgomery 40, Red Springs 6 Union Pines 51, Chatham Central 7 Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games South Davidson at Bishop McGuinness Albemarle at Thomasville East Montgomery vs. Wheatmore (at Trinity) Union Pines at N. Moore Jordan-Matthews at W. Montgomery

Cowboys on the move â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in more ways than one YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE JUST A CLICK AWAY S ----

outhwest Guilford looked like a different football team from the first half to the second at Friday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game. Looks can be deceiving, however â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or at least not tell the whole story. In the aftermath of the Cowboysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 28-13 victory over Ledford, those closest to the action saw a squad that looked a whole lot different â&#x20AC;&#x201C; period. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Southwest is a much-improved football team over SPORTS last year,â&#x20AC;? offered Panthers coach Steve Chuck Henderson. Hanf â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach (Scott) â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; Schwarzer and his staff, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really done a good job getting these guys coached up. The kids are playing hard, it seems to be a great group of kids. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done a really good job either tightening the screws down or getting a good group of guys out here to believe in what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wish him nothing but success â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good football team,â&#x20AC;? Henderson concluded. High praise indeed considering Hendersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team had just dropped to 0-3 for the year against a Southwest squad that seemingly has been mired in misery forever. And now this. The Cowboys own a 3-0 record for the first time since 1997, when NFLbound star Brian Williams led the moribund program to wins over Ragsdale, Andrews and Northwest Guilford on the way to a 4-0 start. Other solid athletes have come through the doors in recent years, but a number of Cowboys coaches have struggled with discipline and academic issues along with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;meâ&#x20AC;? mentality. The number of losses piling up didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to affect some players as long as the individual stats piled up at the same time. Schwarzer, in his third year with the team, seems to have put the â&#x20AC;&#x153;weâ&#x20AC;? back in Southwest. In years past, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to think that Southwest would be 2-1 or 1-2 or even 0-3 right now. Things

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run was called back for a late holding by a receiver. Two plays later, Willis crossed the goal line. Even as Ledford mounted a comeback, Southwest showed its new-found mettle. A 10-play drive powered by the lead blocking of fullback Bracy Bonham, tight end Saxton Cotton and linemen Robert Pausch, Charlie Stanfield, Bryan Hatchell, Ryan Bristow, Anson Robinson and Brian Creech also netted points â&#x20AC;&#x201C; oddly enough when Robinson fought for a fumble in the end zone after the Cowboys had third-and-goal at the 2. When Willis tacked on the DON DAVIS JR. | HPE gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final score on a 51-yard Southwest Guilfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greg Bridges (4) celebrates in the end zone fol- jaunt up the middle, he wrapped up a second half filled with suclowing his interception return for a score Friday against Ledford. cess. The Cowboys went from â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just waited, played my posi- five fumbles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one lost â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and two went pretty smoothly in a 20-10 tion, and when the time came victory over Southeast Guilinterceptions in the first and I just made a play on the ball,â&#x20AC;? ford on opening night, but last second quarters to no turnovers weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7-6 decision over Eastern said Bridges, who recorded an and just the one recovered interception on the same night Guilford was one of those that fumble in the final two periods. the Cowboys of yore used to find as younger brother Ray for the The ground game finished second straight week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ways to lose. with 260 yards: 184 for Willis got to give a shout out to the deFridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game with Ledford on 28 carries and 61 yards for began with both teams seeming- fensive line for giving pressure.â&#x20AC;? Garrison on 10 tries. And the At halftime, the pressure was ly eager for an â&#x20AC;&#x153;L.â&#x20AC;? Southwest fans happily chanted â&#x20AC;&#x153;three-andfumbled just outside its own end on the other side of the ball to oh!â&#x20AC;? from the stands as the final zone in the first quarter. Instead get things in gear. seconds ticked off the clock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We went in the locker room of getting down, though, the The players were reminded and got ourselves together, then in the postgame huddle that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cowboys got even: Jason Nazal came out and played hard, were picked up a fumble recovery of been ages since a Southwest team physical,â&#x20AC;? said junior running his own before Ledford could has accomplished this feat. Then back Airyn Willis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We came out they were reminded that plenty score. Southwestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s later drives in the in the second half and did what of games await â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no matter how we had to do.â&#x20AC;? first half proved just as futile: good it felt right now to give six plays and a punt, with two That would be run, run â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and Schwarzer an icy shower from delay-of-game flags adding to the run some more. Southwest threw the water cooler at gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end. degree of difficulty; four plays just two passes in the second half â&#x20AC;&#x153;We plan on keeping it going,â&#x20AC;? and a punt; and two intercepand wore down the Panthers. Willis said. tions of Davis Inman downfield The Cowboysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; opening drive No matter the final record, it heaves. The Cowboys netted just of the third quarter covered 81 appears more than anything that 89 yards of offense in the first yards in 13 plays over nearly Southwest will keep it going in half, but led 7-0 thanks to Greg five minutes. An attempt at the right direction. Bridgesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 40-yard interception self-destruction failed when J.J. return for a score. Garrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 25-yard touchdown shanf@hpe.com | 888-3526

Quick-strike Bison deliver BY JASON QUEEN SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE

LEXINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The High Point Central defense certainly did its part Friday night, limiting Lexington to 157 yards of total offense in a nonconference affair at Philpott Stadium. But the Bison offense threatened to make it all for naught, clinging to a 10-7 fourth-quarter lead over the Yellow Jackets. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when Centralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AlDaQuan Teasley put things out of reach with a 54-yard scoring run right up the middle, helping the Bison erupt for three touchdowns in the final 11 minutes in a 31-7 victory. Any coach will take any win, but this one was ugly. Centralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense dropped Lexington quarterback Al Challenger for minus-8 yards on 19 attempts, including nine plays that lost yardage. And the Jacket QB was harried into two lost fumbles and two interceptions. The Bison special teams got in on the act, harassing Codie

Boger into a 17-yard punt on Lexingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first possession and chasing him out of bounds on his last attempt to set up a drive at the Jacketsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 25. For three quarters, Central didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much more success. Teasley finished with 84 yards on 15 carries. Without that 54yard scoring run, he essentially produced two yards and a cloud of dust on most carries. Quarterback Drew Adams was the only consistent source of offense for the Bison, going 9-of-14 for 82 yards and a touchdown to Derek Grant. Central coach Wayne Jones was hoping for a big night from his junior QB. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being able to throw the ball tonight helped us loosen it up,â&#x20AC;? Jones said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That got them to spread out a little bit, then we were able to get up in the middle (for Teasleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s touchdown run). He did a good job of throwing the football this week in practice, so we thought if he had a little time to throw it tonight heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d do well.â&#x20AC;? Central, now 2-1, plays host to Smith on Thursday.

Panthers show signs of improvement BY STEVE HANF ENTERPRISE SPORTS WRITER

HIGH POINT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ledford heads into an off week with plenty to work on and plenty to build on following Friday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 28-13 loss at Southwest Guilford. The Panthers fell to 0-3 for the season after their second loss to a 4A team in a week: Ledford fell 35-6 to North Davidson on Monday in a rain-delayed game before meeting up with the Cowboys four days later. A sluggish first half against Southwest gave way to a nice rally before the Cowboys pulled away. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re young. I told them after the game that I thought they played really hard, especially in the second half, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way we have to start a game,â&#x20AC;? Panthers coach Chuck Henderson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the chips were down they really responded. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve definitely turned a corner.â&#x20AC;? Ledford struggled with two interceptions and four fumbles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only one of which was lost â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in the first half. But after trailing 14-0 in the third quarter, the Pan-

thers got a 19-yard scoring run from Jonathan Reid to make it 14-7 and a 16-play, 68-yard drive ending in Steven Fuquayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-yard toss to Reid in the left flat that made it 21-13 with 2:19 to play. Could the Panthers have pulled out a win? Sam Hendersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s onsides kick was a thing of beauty, bouncing high and going beyond the first wave of Southwest receivers, but a Cowboy finally secured the loose ball. A TD run from midfield iced it two plays later. Especially in the second half, Ledford showed plenty of bright spots. De Greene flashed impressive speed and finished with 99 yards on 18 carries. Reid and Fuquay also came through with tough runs. And after a slow start, the short passing game finally got into a bit of a rhythm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping to get healthier and a little bit better each week,â&#x20AC;? said Henderson, whose team visits West Davidson in two weeks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to find our identity, some things we can hang our hat on, and we found some stuff tonight we had success with.â&#x20AC;? shanf@hpe.com | 888-3526

Quan a big key for Red Raiders in f irst victory CASH BY DANIEL KENNEDY SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE

GREENSBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; As a standout player, T. Wingate Andrewsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Quan Stevenson receives praise from a number of sources. Talent evaluators rave of his natural athleticism, the ability to field multiple positions, the superior size of a 6-foot-1, 185-pound leader. To get the most accurate assessment of Stevensonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skills, however, just ask his coach why the senior is special. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He makes plays when we need him to,â&#x20AC;? said Raiders coach Rodney McKoy following his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 14-6 win over Grimsley on Fri-

day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why he is a Division I player. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d go to fight with him any day.â&#x20AC;? Among the plays the Duke commitment made Friday were an 86-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and several key defensive stops to preserve the win. It was the defense that afforded Andrews the opportunity at an early lead, as the Raiders forced three turnovers in the first two quarters of action. For 46 of the 48 minutes, Grimsley was held scoreless and Andrews recorded four sacks, forced three fumbles and picked off a pass in what was a dominating effort. Defensive excellence

and nearly mistake-free football came as a welcome sight for the Raiders, who faced the prospect of an 0-3 start. In picking up its first victory, Andrews can breathe easier entering Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first home game

of the year after passing such a crucial road test. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With what has happened so far this season, we really needed to get the winning taste back in our mouths,â&#x20AC;? admitted McKoy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonight was one we really needed.â&#x20AC;?

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Brand makes big splash in Bahamas F

or the most part, Kellen Brand enjoyed a four-day trip to the Bahamas last month with his Appalachian State basketball teammates. They played a couple of exhibition games and spent a couple of days sightseeing. “I had a blast,” the former T. Wingate Andrews star said. Well, except for that first attempt at snorkeling. Being a team leader and senior captain, Brand agreed to go underwater. All was going well until an unexpected meeting. “I didn’t like it because I didn’t like swimming with the fishes,” Brand SPORTS said. “I’d never heard of it before. My teammates Greer asked me to go and I said Smith ‘sure’ and decided to ■■■ try it. So I went into the ocean and really didn’t mind it at first. I liked looking at the fishes. But then I hit a fish and I had to come out. I don’t know what kind it was, but it was a pretty large fish. Not as big as a shark – but it was pretty good size. That was it. I had to get out of the ocean.” The trip gave new coach Buzz Peterson a head start in getting experience with the Mountaineers under game conditions. Peterson agreed to return for a second tour of duty at ASU after Houston Fancher was fired following a disappointing 13-18 campaign that included limping home 9-11 in the Southern Conference. ASU swept both of the exhibition games played under international rules in the Bahamas, topping a Bahamian National Team called the Cybots 82-59 in the first game and outlasting the College of the Bahamas 85-70 in the second. “I just loved the experience of playing there and having bonding time,” the 6-1 guard said. “It gave them the chance of getting to know us on more of a personal level. It was bonding time that we needed as a team to develop chemistry. And just the opportunity to have some fun outside of Boone was nice. So it was a great experience.” Brand believed the experience included the coaches getting to see how the team would behave away from the court. It was his first trip to the Bahamas and his second time out of the U.S. “We saw the Bahamas away from the arena and the hotels,” Brand said. “It was cool. The people were really nice. They really like Americans and were very friendly, so we had a good experience. “We were on our own. The coaches trusted us. They wanted to see how we dealt with it and took it. I felt that we handled that really well. We didn’t cause any trouble and we played well on the court. It was a great opportunity.” It wasn’t so great for Brand when he scored just two points and grabbed six rebounds and two steals against the Cybots. Wanting to atone, he stepped up his offensive production and burned the College of the Bahamas for a teamhigh 17 points. He also recorded five rebounds and dished one assist. “I was trying to rush it a little bit,” Brand said. “I didn’t follow through on some small things and they nailed me a little bit. The second game, I came more focused. I put things on a different level. I took it personal, so I wanted to play better the second day and I did.” Brand didn’t say how the Bahamian teams would compare to teams in the Southern Conference, but did say that “they had some of the best athletes I’ve ever seen. But we were more fundamentally sound. They had athletic and explosive players, but we just used our fundamentals and broke down what the coaches were telling us. We took the game plan and tried to execute it.” In securing the victories, the Mountaineers overcame what Brand said was one of their shortcomings last year – blowing leads in the second half. ASU lost six of its last nine regular-season games and fell to Davidson in the second round of the SoCon tournament. “Coming down the stretch in the games, we didn’t have the discipline,” Brand said. “We had some issues, and we just couldn’t finish in several games. In a lot of games, we were up at the half and let the other teams come back. “One thing we experienced in the Bahamas is that once we’re up, we have

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Kellen Brand, who starred at T.W. Andrews, looks to lead Appalachian State to bigger and better things this season. to nail the other team. We have a lot to prove.” The recent trip also reinforced what Brand calls the more positive – but more businesslike – approach being taken by Peterson and his coaching staff compared to Fancher’s way of doing things. The change has been a hit with the players, Brand said. “They let you play through mistakes,” Brand explained. “When you do make a mistake, they encourage you to pick your head up. It’s just a different vibe. There’s more encouragement. That’s what we need because some players feed off encouragement. “These guys are about business and they are wanting to win. So they are pushing us to our limits. Each day in practice before we went to the Bahamas, they challenged us. It was a different thing every day. Coach Peterson

does whatever he has to do so we can get the job done. That’s showing us that we’re about business, so we have to be about business from now on.” Brand wouldn’t say for certain what style of play Peterson has in mind for the Mountaineers once they reach the regular season. Brand favors a faster pace. “He’s bringing his own things,” Brand said. “The things he’s putting in now may not even be here when the season starts. We would like to play more uptempo. We’ve got to get the ball to big Ike (6-10 center Isaac Burns) and get an inside presence. The guards are going to have to shoot the ball better. It’s different things where guys have to step up. “The coaches just have a more focused approach. People are more excited. It’s a different feeling. We

know what to expect from each other, to go beyond our limits so we don’t go through another season like last season. We’re trying to make sure that we’re well past last year, but we’re still using last year to motivate us.” The motivation for Brand is to go out on a strong note, improve on his shooting and in some other areas where he felt that he fell short last season. He led ASU in scoring in 13 games last season. “The guys are going to be looking for me to help pick them up this year,” Brand said. “I wasn’t able to do some things that I wanted to do last year. They will be looking to me. I have to help lead the way. We want to go out on a positive note.” gsmith@hpe.com | 888-3519

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(21) North Carolina 40, The Citadel 6 The Citadel 0 0 0 6 — 6 North Carolina 0 23 7 10 — 40 Second Quarter NC—FG Barth 22, 14:15. NC—J.White 18 pass from Yates (Barth kick), 8:10. NC—Houston 5 run (kick failed), 3:21. NC—Little 21 pass from Yates (Barth kick), 1:55. Third Quarter NC—Houston 3 run (Barth kick), 3:13. Fourth Quarter NC—Searcy 77 punt return (Barth kick), 14:45. Cit—FG Keeler 42, 7:43. NC—FG Barth 40, 4:31. Cit—FG Keeler 28, :28. A—58,500. Cit NC First downs 8 22 Rushes-yards 20-30 44-261 Passing 123 114 Comp-Att-Int 22-39-3 9-22-2 Return Yards 20 141 Punts-Avg. 9-39.7 3-41.0 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-2 Penalties-Yards 5-40 4-31 Time of Possession 29:36 30:24 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—The Citadel, Biakabutuka 7-30, Starks 6-13, Kennedy 1-3, Team 1-(minus 5), Blanchard 5-(minus 11). North Carolina, Draughn 20-118, Houston 6-45, Womble 6-41, Boyd 2-25, Blue 4-14, Yates 3-12, Little 1-9, Team 2-(minus 3). PASSING—The Citadel, Blanchard 21-37-3117, Starks 1-2-0-6. North Carolina, Yates 920-1-114, Hanson 0-2-1-0. RECEIVING—The Citadel, Roberts 10-30, Harward 5-37, Kennedy 3-16, Hardy 2-32, Biakabutuka 1-4, Caldwell 1-4. North Carolina, Little 2-31, Adams 2-26, Draughn 2-11, Pianalto 1-25, J.White 1-18, Rome 1-3.

Baylor 24, Wake 21 Baylor Wake Forest

10 0 14 0 — 24 0 7 7 7 — 21 First Quarter Bay—Gettis 8 pass from Griffin (Parks kick), 11:10. Bay—FG Parks 22, :45. Second Quarter Wake—Rinfrette 2 run (Popham kick), 6:45. Third Quarter Bay—Wright 37 run (Parks kick), 13:12. Bay—Sampson 33 pass from Smith (Parks kick), 5:07. Wake—Brown 19 pass from Skinner (Popham kick), :10. Fourth Quarter Wake—Parker 5 pass from Skinner (Popham kick), 3:57. A—27,905. Bay Wake First downs 18 19 Rushes-yards 37-197 34-126 Passing 169 143 Comp-Att-Int 16-25-0 20-31-3 Return Yards 14 7 Punts-Avg. 3-48.3 2-35.0 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-1 Penalties-Yards 10-90 5-40 Time of Possession 30:09 29:51 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Baylor, Finley 14-91, Wright 4-51, Griffin 13-41, Ganaway 4-11, Smith 1-5, Team 1-(minus 2). Wake Forest, Brown 8-46, Givens 3-28, K.Harris 4-23, Rinfrette 3-10, Adams 5-9, Pendergrass 2-8, Bohanon 2-4, Team 1-(minus 1), Skinner 6-(minus 1). PASSING—Baylor, Griffin 15-24-0-136, Smith 1-1-0-33. Wake Forest, Skinner 20-31-3-143. RECEIVING—Baylor, Gettis 5-65, Wright 417, Salubi 3-27, Akers 2-23, Sampson 1-33, Finley 1-4. Wake Forest, J.Williams 4-42, Ma.Williams 4-42, Brown 3-32, Givens 3-12, Parker 2-7, Ford 1-4, Pendergrass 1-2, Bohanon 1-1, Dembry 1-1.

Boston College 54, Northeastern 0 Northeastern 0 0 0 0 — 0 Boston College 21 17 9 7 — 54 First Quarter BC—Harris 48 run (Aponavicius kick), 12:45. BC—Haden 7 run (Aponavicius kick), 8:52. BC—Harris 4 run (Aponavicius kick), 4:01. Second Quarter BC—Gunnell 46 punt return (Aponavicius kick), 10:29. BC—FG Aponavicius 24, 3:51. BC—Harris 6 pass from Tuggle (Aponavicius kick), :31. Third Quarter BC—DiSanzo Safety, 12:04. BC—Flutie 26 pass from Shinskie (Aponavicius kick), 8:42. Fourth Quarter BC—Finch 2 run (Abilheira kick), 3:14. A—33,262. Nrth BC First downs 5 21 Rushes-yards 40-82 38-236 Passing 49 205 Comp-Att-Int 8-14-0 15-22-0 Return Yards 19 129 Punts-Avg. 12-34.6 5-49.4 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards 7-67 3-20 Time of Possession 31:12 28:48 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Northeastern, Dulski 5-19, Carroll 10-17, Harris 5-14, Strunk 5-13, Griffin 10-10, Sibert 1-8, Abelli 1-1, Bornstein 1-1, Whitworth 1-1, Team 1-(minus 2). Boston College, Harris 15-113, Finch 7-58, Haden 11-45, Tuggle 3-16, Shinskie 1-2, Smith 1-2. PASSING—Northeastern, Carroll 4-8-0-28, Dulski 4-6-0-21. Boston College, Shinskie 7-10-0-110, Tuggle 3-5-0-56, Boek 2-4-0-18, Marscovetra 3-3-0-21. RECEIVING—Northeastern, Abelli 3-13, Batts 2-12, Sibert 1-10, Harris 1-9, Lott 1-5. Boston College, Lee 3-32, Flutie 2-33, Haden 2-29, Pantale 2-20, Larmond 1-42, Megwa 1-22, Lindsey 1-8, Lowell 1-7, Harris 1-6, McMichael 1-6.

East Carolina 29, Appalachian State 24 Appalachian St. 0 East Carolina 17

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First Quarter ECU—Jackson 39 run (Hartman kick), 13:19. ECU—FG Hartman 26, 10:05. ECU—Willis 27 pass from Pinkney (Ryan kick), 4:31. Second Quarter ECU—Lindsay 21 run (Ryan kick), 13:21. App—Presley 3 run (Vitaris kick), 8:12. ECU—FG Hartman 25, :57. Third Quarter ECU—Safety, 7:29. Fourth Quarter App—D.Moore 1 run (Vitaris kick), 13:47. App—Cadet 1 run (Vitaris kick), 8:41. App—FG Vitaris 43, 3:24. A—43,279. App ECU First downs 18 18 Rushes-yards 48-102 35-189 Passing 144 131 Comp-Att-Int 14-25-1 12-27-2 Return Yards 72 30 Punts-Avg. 5-33.8 5-44.0 Fumbles-Lost 2-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 6-62 9-109 Time of Possession 33:39 26:21 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Appalachian St., D.Moore 17-37, Cadet 15-35, C.Baker 4-18, Presley 12-12. East Carolina, Lindsay 15-105, Jackson 5-46, G.Ruffin 7-16, J.Williams 4-15, Pinkney 2-5, Harris 1-4, Team 1-(minus 2). PASSING—Appalachian St., Presley 7-15-189, Cadet 7-9-0-55, Team 0-1-0-0. East Carolina, Pinkney 12-27-2-131. RECEIVING—Appalachian St., D.Moore 4-41, Quick 3-47, Cline 3-24, Hillary 2-16, C.Baker 1-8, Elder 1-8. East Carolina, Harris 4-37, Freeney 3-20, Bryant 2-29, Willis 1-27, Lindsay 1-9, Taylor 1-9.

Campbell 48, Methodist 28 Methodist Campbell

14 14 0 0 — 28 7 27 7 7 — 48 First Quarter METH—Teague 4 run (Mosko kick), 10:03. CAMP—Jordan 65 pass from Polk (Willets kick), 9:47. METH—Kindley 2 pass from Teague (Mosko kick), 5:39. Second Quarter METH—Teague 6 run (Mosko kick), 10:18. CAMP—Stryffeler 28 pass from Vollono (kick blocked), 7:04. CAMP—Blain 85 pass from Vollono (Willets kick), 3:41. METH—Teague 1 run (Mosko kick), :52. CAMP—Constantine 54 pass from Vollono (Willets kick), :27. CAMP—Pizzuti recovered fumble in end zone (Willets kick), :18. Third Quarter CAMP—Jordan 8 pass from Vollono (Willets kick), 4:02. Fourth Quarter CAMP—Smith 5 run (Willets kick), 6:34. A—3,892. METH CAMP First downs 18 25 Rushes-yards 32-178 55-260 Passing 173 284 Comp-Att-Int 15-27-3 11-15-1 Return Yards 23 1 Punts-Avg. 4-34.8 3-32.0 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 1-0 Penalties-Yards 6-49 6-55 Time of Possession 25:06 34:54 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Methodist, Scales 7-83, McGuire 9-43, Teague 9-36, Garcia 1-6, Hopkins 1-6, Flanagan 1-2, J.Strickland 1-2, Layton 3-0. Campbell, Oates 14-95, Smith 13-67, R.Brown 13-61, Kirtz 3-11, Polk 5-9, Jordan 1-8, Vollono 4-6, Cramer 2-3. PASSING—Methodist, Teague 15-27-3-173. Campbell, Vollono 10-13-1-219, Polk 1-2-065. RECEIVING—Methodist, Hopkins 6-100, Autry 3-44, Layton 2-9, Kindley 2-6, Peoples 1-7, Talbert 1-7. Campbell, Jordan 3-82, Stryffeler 2-33, Blain 1-85, Constantine 1-54, Murphy 112, Oates 1-11, Stallings 1-5, R.Brown 1-2.

West Virginia 33, Liberty 20 Liberty West Virginia

3 7 3 7 — 20 10 13 3 7 — 33 First Quarter WVU—FG Bitancurt 38, 11:53. Lib—FG Bevins 32, 8:00. WVU—R.Clarke 2 run (Bitancurt kick), 2:53. Second Quarter Lib—M.Brown 20 pass from Beecher (Bevins kick), 12:52. WVU—Brown 22 run (Bitancurt kick), 8:44. WVU—FG Bitancurt 35, 1:58. WVU—FG Bitancurt 45, :20. Third Quarter Lib—FG Bevins 49, 5:21. WVU—FG Bitancurt 36, :15. Fourth Quarter WVU—Devine 24 run (Bitancurt kick), 6:57. Lib—M.Brown 9 run (Bevins kick), :52. A—57,950. Lib WVU First downs 15 22 Rushes-yards 26-89 34-195 Passing 210 243 Comp-Att-Int 22-33-1 19-26-0 Return Yards 0 11 Punts-Avg. 4-37.3 2-47.5 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards 9-80 7-69 Time of Possession 30:38 29:22 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Liberty, Allen 10-36, Beecher 930, Hayes 5-16, M.Brown 2-7. West Virginia, Devine 17-112, Brown 9-69, Sanders 2-13, R.Clarke 2-5, Austin 1-4, Rodgers 1-(minus 3), Team 2-(minus 5). PASSING—Liberty, Beecher 22-33-1-210. West Virginia, Brown 19-26-0-243. RECEIVING—Liberty, M.Brown 11-157, Allen 3-9, F.Brown 2-19, Hayes 2-5, Eden 1-7, Summers 1-6, Quarles 1-5, Jones 1-2. West Virginia, Sanders 8-95, Devine 3-9, Urban 2-49, Starks 2-34, Lyons 2-31, Arnett 1-22, Austin 1-3.

(15) Georgia Tech 37, Jacksonville State 17 Jacksonville St. 0 7 0 10 — 17 Georgia Tech 17 14 0 6 — 37 First Quarter GaT—Dwyer 74 run (Blair kick), 14:42. GaT—FG Blair 20, 12:05. GaT—Dwyer 5 run (Blair kick), 2:38. Second Quarter JvSt—Robinson 20 pass from Ivory (Tatum kick), 8:27. GaT—Nesbitt 10 run (Blair kick), 6:35. GaT—Tarrant 68 punt return (Blair kick), :55. Fourth Quarter JvSt—FG Tatum 26, 13:33. GaT—Allen 26 pass from Nesbitt (kick failed), 10:45. JvSt—Al.Bonner 7 pass from Ivory (Tatum kick), :45. A—46,131. JvSt GaT First downs 20 21 Rushes-yards 33-98 50-335 Passing 193 162 Comp-Att-Int 23-38-1 7-12-0 Return Yards 0 87 Punts-Avg. 7-35.6 2-51.0 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 5-3 Penalties-Yards 3-19 6-58 Time of Possession 30:30 29:30 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Jacksonville St., Middleton 11-59, Young 5-25, George 7-18, Shaw 2-5, Robinson 2-3, Ivory 6-(minus 12). Georgia Tech, Dwyer 7-95, Nesbitt 14-93, Washington 6-40, Watson 4-25, Cox 6-23, Allen 3-21, Q.Sims 2-19, Wright 2-8, Lyons 3-7, O.Smith 1-5, Peeples 1-0, S.Hill 1-(minus 1). PASSING—Jacksonville St., Ivory 23-38-1193. Georgia Tech, Nesbitt 6-11-0-141, Washington 1-1-0-21. RECEIVING—Jacksonville St., Wilkerson 670, G.Smith 4-27, Young 3-14, Shaw 3-12, Al.Bonner 2-26, L.Williams 2-12, Robinson 1-20, J.Whiddon 1-7, Freeman 1-5. Georgia Tech, D.Thomas 4-101, Allen 1-26, O.Smith 1-21, Peeples 1-14.

Clemson 37, Middle Tennessee 14 M. Tennessee Clemson

0 7 7 0 — 14 10 20 7 0 — 37 First Quarter Clem—Spiller 96 kickoff return (Jackson kick), 14:46. Clem—FG Jackson 22, 5:16. Second Quarter MTSU—McCoy 68 fumble return (Gendreau kick), 14:07. Clem—FG Jackson 19, 8:16. Clem—J.Ford 61 punt return (Jackson kick), 6:02. Clem—J.Ford 43 pass from Parker (Jackson kick), 2:55. Clem—FG Jackson 44, 1:15. Third Quarter MTSU—McClover 18 pass from Dasher (Gendreau kick), 12:29. Clem—Jones 33 pass from Parker (Jackson kick), 9:04. A—75,000. MTSU Clem First downs 18 18 Rushes-yards 37-92 47-202 Passing 207 159 Comp-Att-Int 21-44-3 9-21-1 Return Yards 0 174 Punts-Avg. 7-38.4 3-43.0 Fumbles-Lost 6-0 3-1 Penalties-Yards 3-18 4-40 Time of Possession 30:22 29:38 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Middle Tennessee, Dasher 1961, Tanner 10-36, Banks 3-7, Kyles 3-4, Gee 1-(minus 2), Team 1-(minus 14). Clemson, Harper 15-75, Ellington 9-72, Parker 7-25, Taylor 9-22, Spiller 4-12, J.Ford 1-9, Team 1(minus 3), Korn 1-(minus 10). PASSING—Middle Tennessee, Dasher 20-423-204, Banks 1-2-0-3. Clemson, Parker 9-200-159, Korn 0-1-1-0. RECEIVING—Middle Tennessee, Blissard 4-68, Honeycutt 4-17, Andrews 3-22, Delle Donne 2-14, Gee 2-12, Caldwell 2-9, Tanner 128, McDonald 1-19, McClover 1-18, Kyles 1-0. Clemson, J.Ford 3-70, Jones 2-71, Diehl 1-13, Dye 1-4, Taylor 1-3, Harper 1-(minus 2).

(4) Southern Cal 56, San Jose State 3 San Jose St. Southern Cal

3 0 0 0 — 3 0 28 14 14 — 56 First Quarter SJS—FG Cope 41, 3:36. Second Quarter USC—S.Johnson 4 run (Congdon kick), 10:47. USC—S.Johnson 2 run (Congdon kick), 5:11. USC—Bradford 43 run (Congdon kick), 2:28. USC—McKnight 6 run (Congdon kick), :23. Third Quarter USC—McKnight 54 run (Congdon kick), 13:22. USC—Ellison 4 pass from Barkley (Congdon kick), 8:21. Fourth Quarter USC—Tyler 1 run (Congdon kick), 10:56. USC—Shoemate 13 pass from Corp (Houston kick), 4:13. A—84,325. SJS USC First downs 8 22 Rushes-yards 31-9 45-342 Passing 112 278 Comp-Att-Int 15-30-0 19-23-0 Return Yards 3 28 Punts-Avg. 12-43.4 6-34.7 Fumbles-Lost 2-2 2-2 Penalties-Yards 7-20 9-72 Time of Possession 27:25 32:35 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—San Jose St., Perry 14-48, Harrison 1-10, Avila 1-0, Reese 1-0, Jurovich 1-(minus 3), Rutley 2-(minus 4), Muldrow 4-(minus 4), K.Reed 4-(minus 16), La Secla 3-(minus 22). Southern Cal, McKnight 14-145, Tyler 5-72, Bradford 4-53, Gable 7-37, S.Johnson 6-27, Havili 2-10, Mokhtar 2-4, Shoemate 1-2, Corp 1-(minus 3), Barkley 3-(minus 5). PASSING—San Jose St., K.Reed 9-17-0-66, La Secla 5-10-0-43, Eden 1-2-0-3, Team 0-10-0. Southern Cal, Barkley 15-19-0-233, Corp 4-4-0-45. RECEIVING—San Jose St., Jurovich 5-64, Avery 2-15, Avila 2-14, Harrison 2-10, Muldrow 2-1, Beauchman 1-4, Reese 1-4. Southern Cal, Williams 3-67, McCoy 3-64, Havili 3-26, Ausberry 2-37, Shoemate 2-23, Ayles 2-22, McKnight 1-21, Butler 1-11, Ellison 1-4, Patterson 1-3.

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First Quarter OSU—Sanzenbacher 38 pass from Pryor (Pettrey kick), 12:37. Navy—Dobbs 16 run (Buckley kick), 5:43. OSU—FG Pettrey 23, 1:30. Second Quarter OSU—Pryor 2 run (Pettrey kick), 9:01. OSU—FG Pettrey 25, :55. Third Quarter Navy—Curry 16 pass from Dobbs (Buckley kick), 1:24. Fourth Quarter OSU—FG Pettrey 52, 14:11. OSU—Herron 6 run (kick failed), 11:56. Navy—Curry 85 pass from Dobbs (Buckley kick), 6:15. Navy—Dobbs 24 run ( failed), 2:23. OSU—2-point defensive conversion by Rolle, 2:23. A—105,092. Navy OSU First downs 19 19 Rushes-yards 44-186 38-153 Passing 156 210 Comp-Att-Int 9-13-1 17-26-1 Return Yards 28 17 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Navy, Dobbs 18-83, Teich 13-61, Doyle 3-19, Curry 4-14, Murray 2-9, G.Jones 1-5, Finnerty 2-2, Greene 1-(minus 7). Ohio St., Herron 17-72, Saine 9-53, Pryor 6-30, Sanzenbacher 1-4, Bauserman 2-(minus 2), Team 3-(minus 4). PASSING—Navy, Dobbs 9-13-1-156. Ohio St., Pryor 14-21-1-174, Bauserman 3-5-0-36. RECEIVING—Navy, Schupp 3-23, Curry 2101, Washington 2-17, Myers 1-10, Finnerty 15. Ohio St., Herron 4-29, Ballard 3-51, Carter 3-21, Sanzenbacher 2-57, Saine 2-21, Posey 2-14, Stoneburner 1-17.

Ohio State’s Brian Rolle returns an interception for two points during Navy’s two-point conversion attempt during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes posted a 31-27 victory.

Buckeyes give Navy that sinking feeling THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Brian Rolle intercepted a potential two-point conversion in the closing minutes and returned it for two points the other way, helping No. 6 Ohio State hold off pesky Navy 31-27 on Saturday. A crowd of 105,092 – the largest ever to see the Buckeyes open a season – sat in stunned silence after the Midshipmen scored twice in just over 4 minutes to cut a 29-14 deficit to two points with 2:23 left in the game. Navy went for the conversion and the tie, but Rolle stepped in front of Ricky Dobbs’ pass and rumbled up the sideline to preserve the win in the Midshipmen’s first trip to Ohio Stadium since 1931 — and keep the luster on next week’s showdown between the Buckeyes and No. 4 Southern Cal. Terrelle Pryor ran for a touchdown and passed for another to help Ohio State build its lead early in the fourth quarter.

(9) OKLAHOMA STATE 24, (13) GEORGIA 10 STILLWATER, Okla. – Zac Robinson threw two touchdown passes to star receiver Dez Bryant and also scored on a quarterback sneak as Oklahoma State proved itself deserving of its highest preseason ranking ever. The Cowboys capitalized on a fourth quarter fumble by new Georgia starting quarterback Joe Cox to seal the season-opening win on a 12-yard touchdown

pass from Robinson to Bryant. The two also hooked up on an impressive 46-yard score in the first half that got Oklahoma State’s offense going after a sloppy start. Robinson finished with 135 yards on 11 for 22 passing, and Bryant made the most of his three catches for 77 yards. Cox was 15 for 30 for 162 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

(4) USC 56, SAN JOSE STATE 3 LOS ANGELES – Matt Barkley passed for 233 yards after a slow start to his Southern California debut, and the Trojans’ fleet of tailbacks ran for six touchdowns. Barkley, the first non-redshirt freshman to start a season opener at USC, shook off a rocky first quarter to go 15 for 19 with no interceptions. He was at his best handing off to his fellow Trojans, who pounded the Spartans with six consecutive TD drives after trailing 3-0 early in the second quarter.

(9) PENN STATE 31, AKRON 7 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Daryll Clark threw for 353 yards and three touchdowns, and Penn State celebrated coach Joe Paterno’s return to the sideline with a win. A tenacious defense overwhelmed the Zips’ spread attack, holding Akron to 186 yards of total offense. Akron didn’t record a first down until the third quarter, with Penn State leading by 31. The Nittany Lions scored on their opening drive on a 5 yard run

by Evan Royster and never looked back. Graham Zug’s leaping 19-yard touchdown catch gave Penn State a 31-point cushion just before halftime. Clark threw for 254 yards in the first half alone, a school record. It was a happy return for Paterno in his first game on the sideline since hip replacement surgery last November.

(22) IOWA 17, NORTHERN IOWA 16

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Jeremiha Hunter made up for a mental mistake moments earlier by blocking Northern Iowa’s second field goal try in the closing seconds. The Panthers lined up for the potential winning field goal with 7 seconds left, but Broderick Binns blocked Billy Hallgren’s 40-yard attempt on a first down. Believing the game was over, Hunter and several Hawkeyes allowed UNI to recover the ball with a second left. After officials reviewed the play to make sure there was time on the clock, Hunter got his hand on Hallgren’s second attempt to end the game.

(23) NOTRE DAME 35, NEVADA 0

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Jimmy Clausen threw for four touchdowns, including passes of 70 and 88 yards to Michael Floyd, to lead Notre Dame. Clausen started the game by completing 10 of 11 passes for 184 yards and three touchdowns, highlighted by the 70-yard pass to Floyd. He later bettered that with the 88-yard score. The junior quarterback finished 15 of 18 passing for 315 yards.

Pride tops Quakers in Soup Bowl FROM WIRE REPORTS

GREENSBORO – Brandon Richardson led with The Pride with 128 yards receiving, including a 42yard touchdown catch from from Michael Caparaso in the third quarter as Greensboro College defeated Guilford College 12-7 in the 13th Gate City Soup Bowl on Saturday. The win snapped a Pride fourgame losing streak in the series. Head coach Randy Hunt also won in his Greensboro College debut. Guilford’s Justin Parker scored on a two-yard run to give the Quakers a 7-0 lead seven minutes into the third quarter. Guilford leads the Soup Bowl series, 7-6. Richardson and Guilford linebacker Richie Paul (nine tackles, two for loss and a half sack) were game MVPs.

This year, the colleges collected 6,147 non-perishable food items. Guilford collected 3855 to Greensboro’s 2292. Since the first game in 1997, 45,259 non-perishable food items have been collected.

N.C. A&T 19, WINSTON-SALEM ST. 10

ception for a 50-yard touchdown with 2:39 left in the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers used all three of their quarterbacks, trying to get something going, but none were affective. The loss was Virginia’s first to a Football Championship Subdivision school since 1986, when it lost 41-37 to the Tribe. William & Mary last beat an I-A school in 1998 (Temple).

WINSTON-SALEM – N.C. A&T defeated Winston-Salem State 19-10 on Saturday night at Bowman Gray Stadium in a game that ended right as The High Point Enterprise went to press. CLEMSON 37, M. TENNESSEE 14 CLEMSON, S.C. – C.J. Spiller, who opened the game with a 96WILLIAM & MARY 26, VIRGINIA 14 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – B.W. yard kickoff return touchdown, did Webb had three interceptions and not play the second half because of William & Mary shutdown Virgin- injury in Clemson ’s 37-14 win over ia’s new spread offense in a 26-14 Middle Tennessee on Saturday. win on Saturday. Athletic spokesman Tim Bourret The Tribe forced seven turnovers said Spiller’s injury was not considand Webb returned his last inter- ered serious.

Dwyer, Jackets trample Jacksonville State THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ATLANTA – Jonathan Dwyer ran for two touchdowns, and No. 15 Georgia Tech had 335 yards rushing in a 37-17 victory over Jacksonville State on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets (1-0) rested many of their starters in the second half with Clemson visiting Bobby Dodd Stadium on Thursday. Dwyer, the 2008 Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year, scored on the first play from scrimmage, taking an option pitch for a

74-yard touchdown. He finished with 95 yards rushing on seven carries, including a 5-yard touchdown later in the first quarter. Jacksonville State (0-1) trailed 31-7 at halftime, scoring on Brooks Robinson’s 20-yard flea-flicker TD catch.

BOSTON COLLEGE 54, NORTHEASTERN 0 BOSTON – Montel Harris scored on a 48-yard run on Boston College’s first play from scrimmage, and the Eagles ran away from Northeastern for a 54-0 victory on Saturday. Harris ran for 104 yards and three

touchdowns – two rushing, one receiving – in the first half. Justin Tuggle and David Shinskie failed to settle the BC quarterback competition: Both had their way with the Football Championship Subdivision Huskies. Tuggle was 3 of 5 for 56 yards, and Shinskie was 7 for 10 for 110 yards. Billy Flutie, the nephew of BC Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie, had his first career touchdown catch, and the Eagles outgained Northeastern 441-131 in total offense.

SCOREBOARD 6D www.hpe.com SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2009 THE HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE Fredrik Jacobson Charley Hoffman Steve Marino Daniel Chopra D.A. Points Davis Love III Phil Mickelson Zach Johnson J.B. Holmes Justin Rose Vijay Singh Bubba Watson Mark Wilson Hunter Mahan Camilo Villegas Brett Quigley Scott McCarron Brandt Snedeker Jason Bohn

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Major Leagues

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L 61 67 69 76 83

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Philadelphia Florida Atlanta New York Washington

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AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division GB WCGB — — 81⁄2 —1 141 5 ⁄2 18 26 ⁄2 32 231⁄2 Central Division GB WCGB —1 — 51⁄2 10 11 6 ⁄21 14 ⁄2 191 22 26 ⁄2 West Division GB WCGB — — 41 21 8 ⁄2 6 ⁄2 21 19 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division GB WCGB —1 — 4 71⁄2 8 ⁄2 5 1 181 14 ⁄2 29 32 ⁄2 Central Division GB WCGB — — 11 61⁄2 141⁄2 101 15 101⁄2 18 13 ⁄2 251⁄2 21 West Division GB WCGB —1 — 4 ⁄2 — 1 5 ⁄2 19 141⁄2 20 151⁄2

AMERICAN LEAGUE Friday’s Games Cleveland 5, Minnesota 2 Texas 5, Baltimore 1 Toronto 6, N.Y. Yankees 0 Detroit 4, Tampa Bay 3 L.A. Angels 2, Kansas City 1 Chicago White Sox 12, Boston 2 Seattle 6, Oakland 3 Saturday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 6, Toronto 4 Chicago White Sox 5, Boston 1 Minnesota 4, Cleveland 1 Baltimore 5, Texas 4 Detroit at Tampa Bay, late L.A. Angels at Kansas City, late Seattle at Oakland, late Today’s Games Minnesota (Blackburn 9-9) at Cleveland (D.Huff 8-7), 1:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Mitre 3-1) at Toronto (Tallet 59), 1:07 p.m. Texas (Holland 7-9) at Baltimore (Guthrie 913), 1:35 p.m. Detroit (E.Jackson 11-6) at Tampa Bay (W.Davis 0-0), 1:38 p.m. Boston (Lester 11-7) at Chicago White Sox (Danks 12-8), 2:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (J.Saunders 11-7) at Kansas City (Hochevar 6-8), 2:10 p.m. Seattle (Fister 2-1) at Oakland (G.Gonzalez 4-5), 4:05 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Friday’s Games Florida 9, Washington 6

Yankees 6, Blue Jays 4 New York

Toronto

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Twins 4, Indians 1

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Orioles 5, Rangers 4 Texas

Baltimore

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White Sox 5, Red Sox 1 Boston

Chicago

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Boston 000 000 010 — 1 Chicago 300 001 01x — 5 LOB—Boston 3, Chicago 6. 2B—V.Martinez (28). HR—Bay (31), Konerko (25), Kotsay (3). SB—Podsednik (26), Getz 2 (22). CS—Pierzynski (1). S—Pierzynski. IP H R ER BB SO Boston Wakefield L,11-4 6 6 4 4 3 4 R.Ramirez 1 0 0 0 0 1 Okajima 1 2 1 1 1 1 Chicago G.Floyd W,11-9 8 3 1 1 0 11 Jenks 1 0 0 0 1 1 T—2:14. A—33,239 (40,615).

Giants 3, Brewers 2 San Fran

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Totals

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Away 40-28 32-34 33-34 27-40

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Str W-1 W-1 L-2 W-1 W-5 L-8

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Away 37-30 28-39 32-36 28-40 30-36 18-50

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Away 38-28 36-33 31-40 30-40 24-42

MOTORSPORTS

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Today’s Games Chicago Cubs (R.Wells 10-7) at N.Y. Mets (Pelfrey 9-10), 1:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Cueto 9-10) at Atlanta (T.Hudson 1-0), 1:35 p.m. Florida (A.Sanchez 2-6) at Washington (J.Martin 3-4), 1:35 p.m. St. Louis (Pineiro 14-9) at Pittsburgh (Maholm 7-8), 1:35 p.m. Philadelphia (Hamels 8-8) at Houston (Norris 3-3), 2:05 p.m. San Francisco (J.Sanchez 6-11) at Milwaukee (Looper 11-6), 2:05 p.m. Arizona (Y.Petit 3-8) at Colorado (De La Rosa 13-9), 3:10 p.m. San Diego (Stauffer 3-6) at L.A. Dodgers (Kuroda 5-5), 8:10 p.m.

San Francisco 000 210 000 — 3 Milwaukee 000 100 010 — 2 E—Affeldt (1). DP—Milwaukee 1. LOB—San Francisco 6, Milwaukee 6. 2B—Winn (32), Rowand (29), Fielder (29), Kendall (16). 3B—Velez (4). HR—Uribe (10). SB—Velez (6). CS—Gerut (2). IP H R ER BB SO San Francisco Cain W,13-4 7 4 2 2 2 5 1 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 Affeldt H,29 Wilson S,34-40 12⁄3 1 0 0 0 1 Milwaukee Gallardo L,12-11 6 6 3 3 3 6 Villanueva 2 1 0 0 0 2 C.Vargas 1 0 0 0 0 2 Cain pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. T—3:02. A—30,254 (41,900).

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Chicago 000 220 010 — 5 New York 010 100 100 — 3 E—Harden (2). DP—Chicago 1. LOB—Chicago 5, New York 10. 2B—Scales (3), Fuld (4). HR—D.Lee 2 (29), Ar.Ramirez (12), Sullivan (2). CS—Fukudome (9). SF—D.Wright. IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Harden W,9-8 5 7 2 1 1 10 Gorzelanny H,2 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 Heilman H,9 ⁄3 2 1 1 0 1 Grabow H,21 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 Marmol S,9-13 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 2 New York Figueroa L,2-4 6 7 4 4 2 8 Takahashi 1 0 0 0 0 0 Dessens 1 1 1 1 0 0 Feliciano 1 1 0 0 0 1 WP—Heilman. T—3:00. A—38,759 (41,800).

South Atlantic League Northern Division W L Pct. GB y-Kannapolis (WhSox) 43 23 .652 —1 West Virginia (Pirates) 39 26 .600 31⁄2 Lake County (Indians) 38 29 .567 51⁄2 x-Lakewood (Phillies) 34 31 .523 8 ⁄2 Delmarva (Orioles) 29 35 .453 131 Hickory (Rangers) 29 38 .433 14 ⁄2 Greensboro (Marlins) 28 40 .412 16 Hagerstown (Nationals)24 40 .375 18 Southern Division W L Pct. GB y-Asheville (Rockies) 42 24 .636 — Augusta (Giants) 40 28 .588 3 Charleston (Yankees) 33 33 .500 9 1 x-Greenville (Red Sox) 31 36 .463 111⁄2 Bowling Green (Rays) 30 35 .462 11 ⁄2 Savannah (Mets) 29 35 .453 121 Rome (Braves) 30 37 .448 121⁄2 Lexington (Astros) 29 38 .433 13 ⁄2 x-clinched first half y-clinched division (refers to second half) Saturday’s Games Asheville at Greenville, late West Virginia 4, Greensboro 0 Augusta 2, Rome 1 Hickory at Kannapolis, late Lake County at Hagerstown, late Savannah at Charleston, late Lakewood at Delmarva, late Lexington at Bowling Green, late Today’s Games Savannah at Charleston, 5:05 p.m. Hickory at Kannapolis, 5:05 p.m. Lexington at Bowling Green, 6:05 p.m. Rome at Augusta, 5:35 p.m. Lakewood at Delmarva, 6:05 p.m. Greensboro at West Virginia, 6:05 p.m. Asheville at Greenville, 7 p.m. Lake County at Hagerstown, 7:05 p.m.

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LPGA

Saturday’s Games Chicago Cubs 5, N.Y. Mets 3 San Francisco 3, Milwaukee 2 Florida at Washington, late Philadelphia at Houston, late St. Louis at Pittsburgh, late Cincinnati at Atlanta, late Arizona at Colorado, late San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, late

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Canadian Open Saturday at Priddis Greens GC Calgary, Alberta Purse: $2.75 million Yardage: 6,427; Par 71 Third Round Suzann Pettersen 65-68-66— 199 Angela Stanford 70-65-69— 204 Karrie Webb 69-68-68— 205 In-Kyung Kim 69-68-69— 206 Lorena Ochoa 66-68-72— 206 Kristy McPherson 71-67-69— 207 Ai Miyazato 69-69-69— 207 Sophie Gustafson 69-68-70— 207 Yani Tseng 69-67-71— 207 Morgan Pressel 71-71-66— 208 Sun Young Yoo 69-66-73— 208 Vicky Hurst 71-71-67— 209 Rachel Hetherington 70-72-67— 209 Cristie Kerr 72-69-68— 209 Juli Inkster 69-72-68— 209 Anna Nordqvist 68-71-70— 209 Momoko Ueda 67-72-70— 209 Anna Rawson 64-73-72— 209 M.J. Hur 68-67-74— 209 Catriona Matthew 68-66-75— 209 Carin Koch 68-74-68— 210 Song-Hee Kim 71-62-77— 210 Inbee Park 68-74-69— 211 Michele Redman 70-71-70— 211 Amy Yang 70-70-71— 211 Janice Moodie 71-65-75— 211 Maria Hjorth 73-69-70— 212 Sarah Jane Smith 68-73-71— 212 Katie Futcher 68-71-73— 212 Brittany Lincicome 71-72-70— 213 Christina Kim 75-66-72— 213 Heather Bowie Young 69-72-72— 213

St. Louis 14, Pittsburgh 7 N.Y. Mets 6, Chicago Cubs 2 Cincinnati 3, Atlanta 1 Houston 7, Philadelphia 0 San Francisco 3, Milwaukee 2 Colorado 5, Arizona 4 San Diego 2, L.A. Dodgers 0

Chicago

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NFL preseason

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TRIVIA QUESTION

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Q. Which team won the 1959 World Series championship?

Jacksonville 24, Washington 17 Chicago 26, Cleveland 23 Tennessee 27, Green Bay 13 St. Louis 17, Kansas City 9 Miami 10, New Orleans 7 Pittsburgh 21, Carolina 10 Denver 19, Arizona 0 Seattle 31, Oakland 21 Friday’s Games Houston 27, Tampa Bay 20 Dallas 35, Minnesota 31 San Diego 26, San Francisco 7 End of Preseason

AP Top 25 fared Saturday No. 1 Florida (0-0) vs. Charleston Southern, late. Next: vs. Troy, Saturday. No. 2 Texas (0-0) vs. Louisiana-Monroe, late. Next: at Wyoming, Saturday. No. 3 Oklahoma (0-0) vs. No. 20 BYU, late. Next: vs. Idaho State, Saturday. No. 4 Southern Cal (1-0) beat San Jose State 56-3. Next: at No. 6 Ohio State, Saturday. No. 5 Alabama (0-0) vs. No. 7 Virginia Tech at Atlanta, late. Next: vs. Florida International, Saturday. No. 6 Ohio State (1-0) beat Navy 31-27. Next: at No. 4 Southern Cal, Saturday. No. 7 Virginia Tech (0-0) vs. No. 5 Alabama at Atlanta, late. Next: vs. Marshall, Saturday. No. 8 Mississippi (0-0) did not play. Next: at Memphis, Sunday. No. 9 Oklahoma State (1-0) beat No. 13 Georgia 24-10, late. Next: vs. Houston, Saturday. No. 9 Penn State (1-0) beat Akron 31-7. Next: vs. Syracuse, Saturday. No. 11 LSU (0-0) at Washington, late. Next: vs. Vanderbilt, Saturday. No. 12 California (0-0) vs. Maryland, late. Next: vs. Eastern Washington, Saturday. No. 13 Georgia (0-1) lost to No. 9 Oklahoma State 24-10. Next: vs. South Carolina, Saturday. No. 14 Boise State (1-0) did not play, beat No. 16 Oregon 19-8, Thursday. Next: vs. Miami (Ohio), Saturday. No. 15 Georgia Tech (1-0) beat Jacksonville State 37-17. Next: vs. Clemson, Saturday. No. 16 Oregon (0-1) did not play, lost to No. 14 Boise State 19-8, Thursday. Next: vs. Purdue, Saturday, Saturday. No. 17 TCU (0-0) did not play. Next: at Virginia, Saturday. No. 18 Florida State (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. Miami, Monday. No. 19 Utah (1-0) did not play, beat Utah State 35-17, Thursday, Next: at San Jose State, Saturday. No. 20 BYU (0-0) at No. 3 Oklahoma, late. Next: at Tulane, Saturday. No. 21 North Carolina (1-0) beat The Citadel 40-6. Next: at Connecticut, Saturday. No. 22 Iowa (1-0) beat Northern Iowa 1716. Next: at Iowa State, Saturday. No. 23 Notre Dame (1-0) beat Nevada 350. Next: at Michigan, Saturday. No. 24 Nebraska (0-0) vs. Florida Atlantic, late. Next: vs. Arkansas State, Saturday. No. 25 Kansas (0-0) vs. Northern Colorado, late. Next: at UTEP, Saturday.

College scores EAST Albright 28, Ursinus 3 Alfred 35, Mass.-Dartmouth 6 Allegheny 13, Juniata 0 Boston College 54, Northeastern 0 Bridgewater, Mass. 40, Mount Ida 29 Brockport 22, William Paterson 19 Bryant 19, S. Connecticut 10 Cent. Connecticut St. 28, Lehigh 21 College of N.J. 47, Buffalo St. 31 Delaware Valley 23, Johns Hopkins 7 Dickinson 52, Grove City 47 Duquesne 24, Bucknell 19 Holy Cross 20, Georgetown, D.C. 7 Indiana, Pa. 27, C.W. Post 14 Lebanon Valley 47, Gettysburg 42 Marist 31, Sacred Heart 12 Merchant Marine 38, Gallaudet 14 Minnesota 23, Syracuse 20, OT Mount Union 52, St. John Fisher 10 New Hampshire 24, St. Francis, Pa. 14 Penn St. 31, Akron 7 Pittsburgh 38, Youngstown St. 3 Rhode Island 41, Fordham 28 Shenandoah 21, Catholic 3 Shippensburg 24, Edinboro 14 Stonehill 45, Wagner 42 Susquehanna 24, Moravian 0 Utica 64, Becker 7 W. New England 28, Norwich 27 West Virginia 33, Liberty 20 SOUTH Baylor 24, Wake Forest 21 Campbell 48, Methodist 28 Campbellsville 38, Cumberland, Tenn. 37 Charleston, W.Va. 43, St. Augustine’s 41, 3OT Clemson 37, Middle Tennessee 14 East Carolina 29, Appalachian St. 24 Emory & Henry 24, Ferrum 21 Florida A&M 21, Delaware St. 12 Franklin & Marshall 29, Washington & Lee 27 Furman 45, Presbyterian 21 Gardner-Webb 58, Mars Hill 14 Georgia Southern 29, Albany, N.Y. 26 Georgia Tech 37, Jacksonville St. 17 Hampton 31, N.C. Central 24 Hardin-Simmons 48, Whitworth 31 Huntington 31, Maryville, Tenn. 13 LaGrange 30, Birmingham-Southern 27 Marshall 31, S. Illinois 28 Mississippi St. 45, Jackson St. 7 Norfolk St. 28, Virginia St. 10 North Carolina 40, The Citadel 6 Old Dominion 36, Chowan 21 Rhodes 26, Westminster, Mo. 14 Savannah St. 34, Livingstone 12 Shaw 20, Bethune-Cookman 6 Tennessee 63, W. Kentucky 7 UAB 44, Rice 24 Union, Ky. 57, Virginia-Wise 7 VMI 14, Robert Morris 13 W. New Mexico 48, Sul Ross St. 33 William & Mary 26, Virginia 14 Wingate 33, North Greenville 14 Wis.-LaCrosse 28, E. Texas Baptist 13 MIDWEST Alma 28, Bluffton 16 Augustana, S.D. 32, Emporia St. 21 Bethel, Minn. 52, Concordia, Wis. 10 Butler 42, Albion 3 Carnegie-Mellon 19, Ohio Wesleyan 7 Case Reserve 33, Kenyon 21 Central 40, Lakeland 17 Centre 34, Hanover 20 Concordia, Ill. 40, St. Scholastica 19 Concordia, Moor. 24, Willamette 17 Cornell, Iowa 28, Grinnell 21 Denison 37, Kalamazoo 20 Dubuque 60, Rockford 7 Franklin 38, Baldwin-Wallace 31 Hastings 34, Doane 10 Hillsdale 37, Michigan Tech 35 Illinois Wesleyan 28, Hope 25 Iowa 17, N. Iowa 16 Kentucky 42, Miami (Ohio) 0 Malone 35, Apprentice 19 Marietta 20, Thiel 14 Martin Luther 44, Maranatha Baptist 0 Mary 48, Upper Iowa 31 Michigan 31, W. Michigan 7 Michigan St. 44, Montana St. 3 Midland Lutheran 12, Concordia, Neb. 10 Minn.-Morris 49, Trinity Bible 0

Minot St. 24, Concordia, St.P. 21 Missouri 37, Illinois 9 Monmouth, Ill. 39, Loras 20 Morningside 56, Dakota Wesleyan 21 Nebraska-Kearney 31, Nebraska-Omaha 28 Northwestern 47, Towson 14 Northwestern, Minn. 44, Wis. Lutheran 27 Northwood, Mich. 23, N. Michigan 21 Notre Dame 35, Nevada 0 Ohio Northern 28, North Central 19 Ohio St. 31, Navy 27 Pittsburg St. 41, Chadron St. 13 Purdue 52, Toledo 31 Rose-Hulman 61, Earlham 24 Saginaw Valley St. 21, Wayne, Mich. 13 St. John’s, Minn. 28, Wis.-River Falls 24 St. Joseph’s, Ind. 31, Valparaiso 6 St. Norbert 42, Wartburg 35, OT St. Olaf 33, Luther 13 St. Thomas, Minn. 54, Macalester 14 Texas A&M-Kingsville 9, Augustana, Ill. 7 Thomas More 14, John Carroll 7 Truman St. 57, Okla. Panhandle St. 7 Wayne, Neb. 41, Minn. St., Moorhead 0 Waynesburg 42, Wooster 39 Winona St. 52, Northern St., S.D. 17 Wis.-Platteville 15, Buena Vista 10 Wis.-Stout 35, Simpson, Iowa 7 Wis.-Whitewater 38, Dickinson St. 3 SOUTHWEST Ark.-Monticello 27, Ark.-Pine Bluff 3 Oklahoma St. 24, Georgia 10 S. Nazarene 42, St. Mary, Kan. 28 FAR WEST Air Force 72, Nicholls St. 0 E. Washington 35, W. Oregon 14 Montana 38, Western St.,Colo. 0 Montana Tech 42, Montana Western 28 Oregon St. 34, Portland St. 7 Southern Cal 56, San Jose St. 3 Stanford 39, Washington St. 13 Wyoming 29, Weber St. 22

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BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX—Recalled RHP Michael Bowden from Pawtucket (IL). DETROIT TIGERS—Recalled RHP Armando Galarraga and 1B Jeff Larish from Toledo (IL) and placed Larish on the 60-day DL. Purchased the contract of INF-OF Don Kelly from Toledo. KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Purchased the contracts of LHP Dusty Hughes and RHP Victor Marte from Omaha (PCL). Recalled RHP Carlos Rosa from Omaha. NEW YORK YANKEES—Purchased the contract of RHP Josh Towers from ScrantonWilkes Barre (IL). Released C Kevin Cash. TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Activated 3B Edwin Encarnacion from the 15-day DL. National League ATLANTA BRAVES— Purchased contract of RHP Vladimir Nunez from Gwinnet (IL). Recalled OF Jordan Schafer from Gwinnett and placed him on the 60-day DL. FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS—Released WR Robert Ferguson, QB D.J. Shockley, DT Vance Walker, WR Aaron Kelly, WR Troy Bergeron, OL Jose Valdez, OL Michael Butterworth, LB Jamie Winborn, LB Robert James, DE Maurice Lucas, CB William Middleton and TE Jason Rader. BUFFALO BILLS—Released RB Dominic Rhodes, OL Kirk Chambers, LB Alvin Bowen, DL Copeland Bryan, DL Ataefiok Etukeren, DL Derrick Jones, DL Corey Mace, WR C.J. Hawthorne, WR Felton Huggins, TE Tyson DeVree, TE Jonathan Stupar, OL Christian Gaddis, OL Nick Hennessey, QB Matt Baker, RB Bruce Hall and LB Ryan Manalac. Placed WR James Hardy on the reserve/physically-unable-toperform list. Placed OL Brandon Rodd on the waived/injured list. Placed LB John DiGiorgio on the waived/failed physical list. CAROLINA PANTHERS—Placed DT Corvey Irvin on injured reserve. Released OL Justin Geisinger and S Kevin Kaesviharn. Waived WR Larry Beavers, RB DeCori Birmingham, DL Casper Brinkley, OL Patrick Brown, QB Hunter Cantwell, WR Jason Chery, S Paul Chiara, DB D.J. Clark, TE Andrew Davie, DT Marlon Favorite, DB Joe Fields, OL Keith Gray, LB Anthony Heygood, DT George Hypolite, LB Mortty Ivy, RB Jamall Lee, LB Jeremy Leman, WR Kevin McMahan, WR Marcus Monk; OL Jonathan Palmer and LB Kelvin Smith. CHICAGO BEARS—Activated CB Charles Tillman from the physically-unable-to-perform list. Waived WR Brandon Rideau, QB Brett Basanez, G Dan Buenning, LB Darrell McClover. Terminated the contract of CB Rod Hood. Placed RB Kevin Jones, S Dahna Deleston and DE Henry Meltonon injured reserve. CINCINNATI BENGALS—Placed WR Antonio Chatman on injured reserve. Terminated the contracts of LB Darryl Blackstock, LB Jim Maxwell and DT Langston Moore. Waived S Marvin White, G Andrew Crummey, S Corey Lynch, G Jason Shirley, DE Chris Harrington, RB James Johnson, TE Kolomona Kapanui, WR Maurice Purify, WR Freddie Brown, TE Darius Hill, DT Ventrell Jenkins, DT Clinton McDonald, CB Rico Murray, OT Augustus Parrish, FB Chris Pressley, LB Dan Skuta, K Sam Swank, and FB Fui Vakapuna. CLEVELAND BROWNS—Waived FB Charles Ali, DB Brandon Anderson, QB Richard Bartel, DB Tra Battle, LB Beau Bell, OL Branndon Braxton, LB Titus Brown, OL Dustin Fry, DL Adam Hoppel, WR Paul Hubbard, RB Chris Jennings, WR Lance Leggett, OL Pat Murray, WR Jordan Norwood, OL Kurt Quarterman, DL Brian Schaefering, OL Isaac Sowells and DL Santonio Thomas. Terminated the contract of DB Hamza Abdullah, RB Noah Herron, DB Corey Ivy, WR David Patten and TE Aaron Walker. Placed DL Melila Purcell on the waived-injured list. DALLAS COWBOYS—Released PR Jesse Holley, WR Isaiah Stanback, QB Rudy Carpenter, S DeAngelo Smith, CB Mike Mickens, WR Manny Johnson, RB Keon Lattimore, FB Asaph Schwapp, WR Mike Jefferson, WR Willie Reed, OL Travis Bright, OL Ryan Gibbons, DL Marcus Dixon, DL Jonas Seawright, DL Derreck Robinson, LB Tearrius George, LB Matt Stewart, CB Jeremy Haynes and CB DeAngelo Willingham. Placed LB Stephen Hodge on injured reserve. DETROIT LIONS—Waived QB Brooks Bollinger, G Milford Brown, OT Lydon Murtha, C Dan Gerberry, TE Carson Butler, TE Dan Gronkowski, RB Aveion Cason, RB Tristan Davis, WR Keary Colbert, WR Dane Looker, WR John Standeford, LB Rufus Alexander, LB Spenser Smith, LB Zack Follett, DT Shaun Smith, DT Chuck Darby, DE Sean Conover, DB Calvin Lowry, DB Ramzee Robinson, DB Stuart Schweigert and K Billy Cundiff. GREEN BAY PACKERS—Traded OL Tony Moll to Baltimore for DB Derrick Martin. Waived QB Brian Brohm, WR Ruvell Martin, RB Tyrell Sutton, WR Jake Allen, CB Trevor Ford, G-T Andrew Hartline, WR Kole Heckendorf, LB Danny Lansanah, RB Kregg Lumpkin, DE Alfred Malone, T Jamon Meredith, NT Dean Muhtadi, LB Cyril Obiozor, CB Joe Porter, T Dane Randolph, S Anthony Smith, DE Ronald Talley and NT Anthony Toribio. Placed DE Justin HOUSTON TEXANS—Released QB Alex Brink, CB Deltha O’Neal, CB Matterral Richardson, CB Mark Parson, S Brandon Harrison, C Clark Harris, WR Darnell Jenkins, WR Mark Simmons, RB Arian Foster, FB Jonathan Ev-

ans, T Adam Stenavich, T Brandon Torrey, T Cliff Washburn, C Brett Helms, LB Khary Campbell and LB Buster Davis. MIAMI DOLPHINS—Placed LB Matt Roth on the reserve/non-football injury list. Waived S Courtney Bryan, OT Brandon Frye, LB William Kershaw, WR Brandon London, DE Rodrique Wright and CB Joey Thomas. MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Waived QB John David Booty, CB Marcus McCauley, RB Ian Johnson, DE Otis Grigsby, FB Nehemiah Broughton, TE Garrett Mills, TE Jake Nordin, DB Colt Anderson, DB Marcus Walker, WR Nick Moore, WR Vinny Perretta, WR Bobby Williams, DL Antoine Holmes, DL Martail Burnett, DL Tremaine Johnson, OL Chris Clark, OL Brian Daniels, OL Juan Garcia, OL Drew Radovich, OL Andy Kemp, S De’von Hall and LB David Herron. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Waived S Ray Ventrone, DL Titus Adams, DL Darryl Richard, OL Ryan O’Callaghan, OL Wesley Britt, DB Herana-Daze Jones, DB Jamar Love, TE Alex Smith, WR Terrence Nunn and LB Paris Lenon. Acquiring TE Michael Matthews from the N.Y. Giants for a conditional draft pick. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS—Acquired TE David Thomas from New England for a 2011 seventh-round draft pick. NEW YORK GIANTS—Waived WR David Tyree, QB Andre’ Woodson, QB Rhett Bomar, RB Allen Patrick, FB Dwayne Wright, OL Terrence Pennington, OL Orrin Thompson, OL Cliff Louis, WR Shaun Bodiford, DL Maurice Evans, DL Tommie Hill, DL Robert Henderson, DL Anthony Bryant, LB Kenny Ingram, CB DeAndre Wright, S Travonti Johnson, S Vince Anderson and S Sha’reff Rashad. Placed LB Michael Boley on the reserve-non injury list. Placed DT Jay Alford on injured reserve. Placed DT Jeremy Clark on the waived-injured list. NEW YORK JETS—Released FB Jehuu Caulcrick, LB Kenwin Cummings, TE Kevin Brock, TE Kareem Brown, TE Jack Simmons, WR Marcus Henry, OL Stanley Daniels, CB Rashad Barksdale, FB Brock Christopher, S Emanuel Cook, WR Britt Davis, K Parker Douglass, RB Anthony Kimble, DL Matt Kroul, DL Ty Steinkuhler, OT Nevin McCaskill, OT Ryan McKee, C Michael Parenton and DE Zach Potter. Placed WR Aundrae Allison on injured reserve. Placed LB Calvin Pace and DE Shaun Ellison the reserve-suspended list. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES—Placed QB Michael Vick on the exempt/commissioner’s permission list. Waived DT Dan Klecko, TE Matt Schobel, FB Kyle Eckel, LB Tank Daniels, LB Matt Wilhem, CB Trae Williams, RB Lorenzo Booker, DE Bryan Smith, CB Jack Ikegwuono, G Mike Gibson, DT Josh Gaines, S Rashard Langford, WR Danny Amendola, C Dallas Reynolds, G Paul Fanaika, TE Rob Myers and FB Marcus Mailei. Placed OT Fenuki Tupou on injured reserve. PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Released RB Isaac Redman, QB Mike Reilly, RB Carey Davis, RB Justin Vincent, WR Dallas Baker, WR Tyler Grisham, WR Brandon Williams, TE Dezmond Sherrod, OL Jason Capizzi, OL Jeremy Parquet, OL A.Q. Shipley, DL Sonny Harris, DL Steve McClendon, DL Scott Paxson, LB Bruce Davis, LB Tom Korte, LB Andy Schantz, LB Donovan Woods, DB Roy Lewis, DB Anthony Madison and K Piotr Czech. Placed TE Sean McHugh injured reserve. ST. LOUIS RAMS—Placed DT Adam Carriker and DE Eric Moore on injured reserve. Waived RB Antonio Pittman, RB Chris Ogbonnaya, QB Brock Berlin, G Roy Schuening, LB K.C. Asiodu, LB Dominic Douglas, DT Antwon Burton, TE Eric Butler, DE Ian Campbell, OT Renardo Foster, OT Phil Trautwein, FB Jerome Johnson, C Tim Mattran, CB Cord Parks, S Mark Rubin and WR Sean Walker. Terminated the contracts of S Todd Johnson, WR Tim Carter and WR Ronald Curry. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Released CB Eric Green, WR Dominique Zeigler, RB Kory Sheets, TE Bear Pascoe, TE Joe Jon Finley, T Jacob Bender, T Alex Boone, WR Dobson Collins, WR Maurice Price, DE Pannel Egboh, CB Terrail Lambert, G Kyle Howard, FB Brit Miller, FB Bill Rentmeester, DT Khalif Mitchell, LB Jay Moore, LB Mark Washington, LB Justin Roland, G-C Matt Spanos and T Joe Toledo. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Waived S Jamar Adams, DE Baraka Atkins, K Brandon Coutu, G Brian De La Puente, CB Marquis Floyd, T Na’Shan Goddard, S Courtney Greene, WR Mike Hass, CB Kevin Hobbs, FB David Kirtman, RB Devin Moore, CB Nate Ness, TE Joe Newton, WR Logan Payne, LB Dave Philistin, T Andre Ramsey, T William Robinson, QB Jeff Rowe and WR Courtney Taylor. Placed WR Jordan Kent on the waived-injured list. Terminated the contracts of LB D.D. Lewis and S Brian Russell. Terminated the contract of G Cory Withrow from the reserve/injured list. Placed CB Marcus Trufant on the physicallyunable-to-perform list. TENNESSEE TITANS—Released LB Ryan Fowler, PR-KR Mark Jones, CB DeMarcus Faggins, DE Larry Birdine, LB Rocky Boiman, LB Josh Stamer, DT Mitch King, DT LaJuan Ramsey, OL Fernando Velasco, OL Ryan Durand, OL Cory Lekkerkerker, OL Jason Murphy, WR Phillip Morris, WR Paul Williams, TE Casey Cramer, TE Matthew Mulligan, DB Tanard Davis, DB Tuff Harris, DB Nick Schommer, FB Rodney Ferguson and P A.J. Trapasso. Placed RB Quinton Ganther on the waived-injured list.

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PGA

Deutsche Bank Championship Saturday at TPC Boston Norton, Mass. Purse: $7.5 million Yardage: 7,202; Par: 71 Second Round Sean O’Hair 66-64 — 130 Jim Furyk 63-67 — 130 Marc Leishman 70-62 — 132 Retief Goosen 65-67 — 132 Dustin Johnson 68-65 — 133 Scott Verplank 65-68 — 133 John Senden 69-64 — 133 Justin Leonard 65-68 — 133 Mike Weir 68-65 — 133 Kevin Sutherland 68-65 — 133 Geoff Ogilvy 66-68 — 134 Jason Day 68-66 — 134 Angel Cabrera 65-69 — 134 Padraig Harrington 67-67 — 134 Charlie Wi 71-64 — 135 Pat Perez 70-65 — 135 Jason Dufner 66-69 — 135 Bill Haas 69-66 — 135 Jerry Kelly 66-69 — 135 Steve Stricker 63-72 — 135 Kevin Na 69-66 — 135 Jeff Overton 69-66 — 135 Scott Piercy 67-69 — 136 David Toms 67-69 — 136 Matt Kuchar 65-71 — 136 Bryce Molder 67-69 — 136 Michael Letzig 68-68 — 136 Boo Weekley 68-69 — 137 Charles Howell III 68-69 — 137 Brian Davis 67-70 — 137 Greg Chalmers 67-70 — 137 Brian Gay 70-67 — 137 Lucas Glover 69-68 — 137 Tiger Woods 70-67 — 137 Woody Austin 67-70 — 137 Troy Matteson 66-71 — 137 Kevin Streelman 70-68 — 138 Greg Owen 69-69 — 138

NASCAR Sprint Cup

Pep Boys Auto 500 Saturday qualifying; race tonight At Atlanta Motor Speedway Hampton, Ga. Lap length: 1.54 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (1) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 184.149. 2. (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 183.497. 3. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 183.358. 4. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 182.994. 5. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 182.771. 6. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 182.729. 7. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 182.609. 8. (83) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 182.500. 9. (12) David Stremme, Dodge, 182.416. 10. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 182.213. 11. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 182.003. 12. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 181.884. 13. (43) Reed Sorenson, Dodge, 181.848. 14. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 181.675. 15. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 181.645. 16. (6) David Ragan, Ford, 181.639. 17. (21) David Gilliland, Ford, 181.449. 18. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 181.414. 19. (55) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 181.414. 20. (33) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 181.348. 21. (19) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 181.325. 22. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 181.301. 23. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 181.248. 24. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 181.236. 25. (71) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 181.129. 26. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 181.046. 27. (26) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 180.651. 28. (00) David Reutimann, Toyota, 180.522. 29. (7) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 180.457. 30. (77) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 180.416. 31. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 180.369. 32. (82) Scott Speed, Toyota, 180.152. 33. (07) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 180.047. 34. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 179.988. 35. (44) A J Allmendinger, Dodge, 179.971. 36. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 179.901. 37. (66) Dave Blaney, Toyota, 179.673. 38. (09) Mike Bliss, Dodge, 179.586. 39. (13) Max Papis, Toyota, 179.505. 40. (34) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 179.400. 41. (98) Paul Menard, Ford, 178.804. 42. (96) Erik Darnell, Ford, Owner Points. 43. (08) Terry Labonte, Toyota, Past champ Failed to Qualify 44. (78) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 178.574. 45. (36) Patrick Carpentier, Toyota, 177.670. 46. (37) Tony Raines, Dodge, 176.089.

Harvick reclaims lead late for Nationwide win

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Kevin Harvick led most of the race and then passed Dale Earnhardt Jr. with two laps left to regain the lead and win the Degree V12 300 Nationwide Series race on Saturday night at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Harvick and Kyle Busch each went into the pits for gas and four tires with 14 laps remaining while Earnhardt and Brian Keselowski stayed on the track, gambling they had enough gas to finish the race. Earnhardt and Keselowski had enough gas, but were still passed by Harvick and Busch, who finished second. Harvick led 150 of the 195 laps. Harvick claimed his second Nationwide Series win of the season in a car fielded by the race team he built with wife Delana. He also won in Bristol, Tenn., in March.

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U.S. Open

Saturday At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center New York Purse: $21.6 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles Men Third Round Radek Stepanek (15), Czech Republic, def. Philipp Kohlschreiber (23), Germany, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3. Roger Federer (1), Switzerland, def. Lleyton Hewitt (31), Australia, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4. Novak Djokovic (4), Serbia, def. Jesse Witten, United States, 6-7 (2), 6-3, 7-6 (2), 6-3. Nikolay Davydenko (8), Russia, def. Marco Chiudinelli, Switzerland, 6-4, 7-5, 7-5. Robin Soderling (12), Sweden, def. Sam Querrey (22), United States, 6-2, 7-5, 6-7 (6), 6-1. Fernando Verdasco (10), Spain, def. Tommy Haas (20), Germany, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (8), 1-6, 6-4. John Isner, United States, def. Andy Roddick (5), United States, 7-6 (3), 6-3, 3-6, 5-7, 7-6 (5). Women Third Round Nadia Petrova (13), Russia, def. Zheng Jie (21), China, 6-4, 6-1. Melanie Oudin, United States, def. Maria Sharapova (29), Russia, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5. Gisela Dulko, Argentina, def. Yaroslava Shvedova, Kazakhstan, 6-3, 6-4. Yanina Wickmayer, Belgium, def. Sara Errani, Italy, 6-3, 6-4. Svetlana Kuznetsova (6), Russia, def. Shahar Peer, Israel, 7-5, 6-1. Kateryna Bondarenko, Ukraine, def. Anastasia Rodionova, Australia, 7-6 (4), 6-4. Doubles Men Second Round Daniel Nestor, Canada, and Nenad Zimonjic (2), Serbia, def. Jarkko Nieminen, Finland, and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, Pakistan, 7-6 (5), 6-3. Leos Friedl and Jaroslav Levinsky, Czech Republic, def. Michael Kohlmann, Germany, and Rogier Wassen, Netherlands, 7-6 (3), 46, 6-1. Lukas Dlouhy, Czech Republic, and Leander Paes (4), India, def. Nicolas Almagro and Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo, Spain, 6-2, 6-3. Juan Ignacio Chela, Argentina, and Pablo Cuevas, Uruguay, def. Bruno Soares, Brazil, and Kevin Ullyett (8), Zimbabwe, 1-6, 6-3, 6-3. Julian Knowle and Jurgen Melzer, Austria, def. Marcelo Melo and Andre Sa (16), Brazil, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4. Mahesh Bhupathi, India, and Mark Knowles (3), Bahamas, def. Jesse Levine and Ryan Sweeting, United States, 7-5, 6-2. Simone Bolelli and Andreas Seppi, Italy, def. Frantisek Cermak, Czech Republic, and Michal Mertinak (10), Slovakia, 7-6 (3), 6-7 (5), 6-2. Carsten Ball and Chris Guccione, Australia, def. Ryan Harrison and Kaes Van’t Hof, United States, 6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-2. Women Second Round Samantha Stosur and Rennae Stubbs (3), Australia, def. Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka, Czech Republic, 6-3, 7-5. Maria Kirilenko and Elena Vesnina (10), Russia, def. Tatjana Malek and Andrea Petkovic, Germany, 6-4, 6-3. Vania King, United States and Monica Niculescu (12), Romania, def. Liga Dekmeijere, Latvia, and Julie Ditty, United States, 6-2, 6-2. Yan Zi and Zheng Jie (11), China, def. Edina Gallovits, Romania, and Magdalena Rybarikova, Slovakia, 6-4, 6-4. Serena and Venus Williams (4), United States, def. Chan Yung-jan, Taiwan, and Katarina Srebotnik, Slovenia, 7-5, 6-1.

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A. The L.A. Dodgers.

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The canine kickoff

his weekend for many is exciting because football is getting started. For me, it’s the opening this year’s shooting season and it brings both sadness and promise. Last year was my young Lab, Larry’s, first hunting season. He’s about a year and a half now and shows promise that he’ll be a great dog. I was thinking this week of the issues I’ll be dealing with this dove season and I know I have my work cut out for me. Fortunately, we get to practice on doves this weekend. Larry’s youth guarantees enthusiasm. A little enthusiasm goes a long way, a lot goes in every direction and at the drop of a hat. While I’ve trained Larry to be steady to wing and shot, I know that he’ll break on at least half the doves I shoot and a lot of them I miss. It’s just a dog’s nature and I expect it to take a couple of years to train it all out. Some hunters don’t mind the dog breaking when a bird flies or falls. I don’t want that because, if I shoot a double, there’s no way he can mark the second bird. Also, there’s the possibility I might shoot and miss and Larry might see another hunter’s bird fall. I don’t want him running every time he thinks there’s a bird to fetch. We’ve already done simulation hunting where we just sit on a stool and I shoot from time to time. He wanted to go get the bird even though there wasn’t one. He does eventually settle down in this drill but it’s predictable that he’ll break in a field with lots of hunters, shots, excitement, and real birds falling. Until he gets more into the drill, I need to consider my hunting secondary to his training. Sure, I can shoot some doves but I’ll miss a lot due to the distraction of focusing so much of my energy on him. The last half dozen birds will be kind of like normal hunting, if we’re lucky. The trick to both of us enjoying the day is for me to lighten up and enjoy training my dog and for him to have a good time. If I get angry, it won’t help him to learn or me to have fun, so the right attitude is paramount. It’ll be a lot easier on me this weekend if I come prepared. First, I want to be sure he stays hydrated. If he’s really thirsty, he’ll be uncomfortable and not as likely to listen. Dove hunting is hard on a dog, remember how hot you are and consider how hot you’d be if you were running a hundred yard dash every time you shot a bird. Make sure you have all the training aids you need for the day. With Larry, in addition to his training collar and whistle, I’ll bring one of the dog tie out stakes that screw into the ground. There’ll be a fairly long check cord on it and I’ll clip him between shots. If he breaks, and he will break, he’ll reach the end of the rope and learn something from the experience. It will save me yelling and whistling which could disturb my hunting neighbors and won’t do much for my mood. I learned with Ernie to anchor the rope to something solid. When Ernie was a puppy, I tied the check cord to my shell bag belt. I shot a dove and was swinging on the second trying to get a double when Ernie hit the end of the rope. I shot about 25 feet over the dove, the buckle on the belt failed, and Ernie was running across the field dragging my belt behind him. Another tactic that helps reinforce holding for the shot is to quietly talk to the dog as the bird is coming in.

I’ll quietly and calmly say, “stay, stay” as a bird approaches. The quite tone in your voice will help calm the dog and increase your chances of him holding for the shot. It he does break, quietly say “no” just as he reaches the end of the rope. If he links the sound to the sudden stop, you’re halfway there. SPORTS Another issue I’m sure we’ll have to deal with is with him stopping to play with the Dick bird before he gets to me. This is only reaJones sonable to him since he knows that, once ■■■ he arrives, I’m going to want him to hand the wonderful smelling and feeling object to me. Most dogs will pretend to drop or fumble the bird a couple of times to get to spend more time with it. Using a training collar on this problem is out of the question since it could make the dog think the punishment came from the bird. The best way to deal with a dog that stops while retrieving a bird is to run in the opposite direction. If they’re properly bonded to the hunter, most dogs don’t want to get left behind and will run to catch up with you. As the dog catches up, simply stop and put out your hand to take the bird. If you do it right, the dog will catch up just as you turn around and have no opportunity to delay handing it over. Chewing or chomping the bird is a common problem that’s hard to stop. It’s better to maintain control during the retrieving process and keep it snapping because, if a dog learns you’re not in control, he’ll take advantage. Use the above method and whistle for the dog if he starts to worry the dead bird. This habit is easier to avoid than it is to train out of the dog. Most important is to make sure the dog has fun. I occasionally see dogs that are all business and no fun and frankly, I don’t like to hunt over them. There is nothing I like to watch more than an enthusiastic hunting dog. Part of the sadness I know I’ll feel this weekend is from missing the company of Ernie. We hunted 14 opening weekends together and every one was a pleasure. This week, watching Larry bound over the field, I was reminded of Ernie as a young dog, full of confidence and joy. Late in life, he was a better hunter, but, as a young dog, he was a joy to watch. If we’re lucky, Larry and I have 14 or so seasons together. Larry will be rough around the edges this weekend but by the end of this shooting season, he’ll have made more progress than any year of his future life. How well we do will determine what kind of dog I hunt with for the next decade. I’m going to be busy and training hard this weekend and for the rest of this season to make sure he’s getting a good start, but I guarantee we’ll both be enjoying every minute of it. DICK JONES IS a freelance writer living in High Point. Larry is a 17month-old Fox Red Labrador who will hunt as well as do personal appearances with Dick. Dick writes about hunting, fishing, dogs, and shooting for several N.C. newspapers as well as magazines. He gives informative and humorous speeches for groups and can MC your outdoor event or help your church or youth organization with fundraising. He can be reached at offtheporch52@yahoo.com or offtheporchmedia.com.

Lions hope they’re ready to win with Stafford at QB

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) – Matthew Stafford’s easygoing demeanor allows him to become just one of the guys in the Detroit Lions locker room. The quarterback’s arm and contract, though, make him the key to the Lions’ goal of regaining respectability. Detroit selected Stafford with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft this spring after becoming the league’s first 0-16 team and is desperately counting on him to end a decades-long search for a star quarterback. The Lions have only one playoff victory since winning the NFL title in 1957 and not coincidentally, they’ve had the same number of Pro Bowl quarterbacks in the last halfcentury. Stafford seems to have the tools to end the drought. Matt Millen’s mess, however, will haunt the team this year and perhaps for a couple more seasons. The former team president and general manager had well-documented first-round busts: Joey Harrington, Charles Rogers and Mike Williams. But what also hurt the franchise was Millen’s failure to select other quality players between 2002-06, leaving the active roster with only one selection from that five-draft stretch: Ernie Sims. If Stafford doesn’t deliver, it would be the first time in his life he hadn’t come through on a football field. The Lions are banking on his success after giving him a six-year deal worth as much as $78 million with $41.7 million in guarantees. That’s more than the $35 million Eli Manning was guaranteed as part of his contract extension this summer with the New York Giants. Stafford says he bought a car and a condo in the suburbs, but hasn’t lavished himself or anyone else with a lot of gifts. “I haven’t gotten a check from them unless it’s training camp money,” Stafford said in an interview with The Associated Press. “My money comes next year as a roster bonus.” By next year, Stafford will likely be the clear-cut quarterback in Detroit. This preseason, he shared snaps with former Pro Bowler Daunte Culpepper until the 10-year veteran cut his foot last week. Culpepper needed stitches to close the wound and that might’ve moved Stafford closer to leading the Lions in Week 1 at New Orleans. For every Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco, who led their teams to the playoffs last year as rookies, quarterbacks such as Tim Couch and David Carr have shown there are no guarantees.

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BASEBALL

ARCHDALE FALL PROGRAM – Creekside Park offering two divisions for a new fall baseball program. Registration at the Archdale Rec Center located in Creekside Park. Player’s age as of April 30, 2010, determines league eligibility: Mustang (9-10) or Bronco (11-12). Fee for Mustang League is $35 for Archdale residents, $45 non-residents; Bronco is $40 and $50, respectively. Games at Creekside Park beginning in September.

ATLANTA BRAVES TRIP – The High Point Parks and Recreation Dept. is accepting registration for a trip to Atlanta to see the Braves play the Philadelphia Phillies on Sept. 19 and 20. Call Richard Shore at 883-3483 or e-mail richard. shore@highpointnc.gov for more details.

HITOMS HOST FALL LEAGUE – The HiToms Baseball Club is hosting a fall high school league from late August to early October. Both individuals and teams are needed so for more information please call the HiToms office at 4728667 or e-mail info@hitoms.com.

FLAG FOOTBALL

GRUBB YMCA PROGRAM – Registration held through Sept. 30 for boys and girls ages 4-9. All games and practices held at Aldridge Park in Archdale. Age groups for teams will be 4-6 and 79. League introduces the basics and fundamentals of football. Fee is $35 for ages 4-6 and $45 for ages 7-9. For more information, call the YMCA at 861-7788 or 861-7797.

HIGH POINT CENTRAL/ANDREWS TOURNAMENT – First annual kick-off golf tournament to Bison-Red Raiders football game week to be held Saturday, Sept. 12, at 12:30 p.m. at Blair Park. Fourman captain’s choice costs $200 per team (meal included). Hole sponsorships available for $100. Proceeds benefit athletic departments at Central and Andrews. For info, contact HPC athletic director Mike Cook (819-2849) or TWA athletic director Ben Robinson (819-2812). WALLBURG LIONS CLUB TOURNAMENT – Saturday, Oct. 3, at Winding Creek in Thomasville. Proceeds benefit visually impaired. Captain’s choice event begins at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start. Entry fee is $45 per person ($180 per team) and includes greens fee, cart and meal of sandwich, chips and drink. Hole sponsorships are $50. Entries must be received by Sept. 25. For more info, contact Greer Smith at 769-3381. RANDOLPH HOSPITAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION CLASSIC – Set for Oct. 8 at Pinewood Country Club. Cost is $15O per individual or $600 per fourman team. Call Lauren Ingold at 6337755 for more details.

GUILFORD COUNTY WOLFPACK CLUB 2009 GOLF TOURNAMENT – Set for Oct. 5 at Starmount Forest Country Club. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with lunch at noon and tee times starting at 1 p.m. Cost is $125 per player with group and sponsorship packages available. Call Steve LaFrance at 906-7043 for info.

RUNNING BUSH HILL RUN, WALK & TALK – Set for Saturday, Sept. 12, during the Bush Hill Heritage Festival The annual Bush Hill 5K Run, Walk & Talk begins at 8 a.m. with both a competitive timed event and non-competitive leisure event. Course begins in front of Archdale Plaza on Archdale Road. Proceeds from entries and sponsorships benefit the Carl & Linda Grubb Family YMCA of ArchdaleTrinity Youth Programs. Pre-race day registration for 5K is $15, Walk & Talk is $10; same-day registrations are $20 and $15, respectively. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 5K RUN/ WALK – Knights of Columbus Operation LAMB holds “Knights Run for Disabilities” on Saturday, Sept. 12. Fifth annual 5K run/walk holds registration from 6 to 7:45 a.m. with certified 5K Run/Walk starting at 8 from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 4145 Johnson St. Event raises money for agencies in High Point that service citizens with special needs. Cost is $25 for 5K, $20 for short course, registration forms available at Hartley Drive YMCA, Omega Sports, Sportscenter Triad, Curves, Gold’s Gym, Panera Bread, HPRHS Fitness Center or at http://www. operationlamb.com. T-shirts given to first 125 entries. Prizes awarded to top finishers in age group divisions. For info, contact Jim Wall at 339-1332 or jmwall@ sherwin.com.

HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY GOLF

UNITED CHURCH HOMES AND SERVICES FOUNDATION CLASSIC – Seventh annual event returns for fourth year to Colonial Country Club, set for Monday, Oct. 12. Piedmont Crossing and Colonial host event, which raises funds to support needy residents at Piedmont Crossing and the other UCHS communities. Funds also used to develop new programs that enrich resident life. Tournament begins at noon and includes silent auction, lunch, beverages and prizes. For info or to register as a player or volunteer, contact Kelli King at 474-3650.

item donation or event information, contact HPU Associate Athletic Director Rob Aycock at 841-4615 or raycock@ highpoint.edu.

HPU PANTHER CLUB BENEFIT – The High Point University Panther Club will hold its ninth annual Benefit Dinner & Auction presented by BB&T on Friday, Sept. 18, at Showplace in downtown High Point. This year’s event is “A Purple Tie Affair” – with purple ties and scarves available for purchase to wear to the event, which is one of the Panther Club’s marquee events and the organization’s largest annual fundraiser. The event includes a social hour, silent auction, dinner and live auction. Slane & Slane is going to unveil its new HPU jewelry line at this year’s event. For info on sponsorship,

WARREN RIVES 5K RUN/WALK – High Point Regional Health System and presenting sponsor High Point Bank have announced the date for the 23rd annual Warren Rives 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run. The event will be Saturday, Sept. 19. The Fun Run starts at 8 a.m. and the 5K follows at 8:30 a.m. Entry fee for the 5K is $20 before Sept. 1 and $25 through the day of the event. Fee for the Fun Run is $5. Race-day festivities include heart-healthy food, music and prizes. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 350 5K entries. Prizes are given to the top three places in three divisions, as well as medals for age-group winners.

All proceeds benefit the Heart Strides Scholarship Fund. To register or for more info, contact Alana Greene at 878-6293 or visit http://www.givetohighpointregional.com and click on the “register for events” link.

SOFTBALL GRUBB FAMILY YMCA ADULT LEAGUE – Sponsors an adult league for church and open teams. Games will be played at Aldridge Park in Archdale. Team fee is $350. Call 861-7788 for info.

SWIMMING TOM A. FINCH COMMUNITY YMCA – Is accepting registration for TAF Marlins Swim Team through Sept. 21. Open to kids ages 6-8 and 9-16. Fee is $350 for one child and $325 for each additional child. Call Danya Jennings at 474-5245 or e-mail danya.jennings@ymcathomasvillenc.org for info.

TOM BERRY SPECIAL FUND WANT TO HELP? – Longtime High Point Enterprise sports writer and columnist Tom Berry left behind his wife, Sandy, and three daughters, Ashlyn, Rachel and Leah. The High Point Enterprise has established a fund – the Tom Berry Special Fund – at High Point Bank to assist the Berry family with medical bills and college funds. Contributions may be made to the Tom Berry Special Fund and mailed to High Point Bank, P.O. Box 2270, High Point, N.C. 27261. Contributions can also be brought to any High Point Bank branch.

TRACK AND FIELD WESLEYAN COACHING VACANCY – Varsity track and field head coach needed at Wesleyan Christian Academy for spring season. Contact Trojans athletic director Ricardo Viera at 688-7090 for info.

REPORTING ITEMS The High Point Enterprise publishes announcements in the Calendar free of charge. Send info to sportsroom@hpe. com, call 888-3556 or fax to 888-3504.

WEATHER, SPORTS 8D www.hpe.com SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2009 THE HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE

High Point Enterprise Weather Today

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Partly Cloudy

Few Showers

85º 62º

83º 64º

82º 64º

79º 63º

78º 64º

Local Area Forecast Kernersville Winston-Salem 84/61 85/61 Jamestown 85/62 High Point 85/62 Archdale Thomasville 85/62 85/62 Trinity Lexington 85/62 Randleman 85/62 85/63

North Carolina State Forecast

Elizabeth City 84/66

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Asheville 81/60

High Point 85/62 Charlotte 86/63

Denton 86/63

Greenville 86/66 Cape Raleigh Hatteras 85/64 80/73

Almanac

Wilmington 84/68 Today

Monday

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84/64 77/60 83/68 84/69 85/66 71/52 86/67 78/59 85/66 86/66 82/72 78/57 85/64 84/65 86/66 82/63 85/65

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Weather (Wx): cl/cloudy; fl/flurries; pc/partly cloudy; ra/rain; rs/rain & snow; s/sunny; sh/showers; sn/snow; t/thunderstorms; w/windy

Across The Nation Today

City ALBUQUERQUE . . ATLANTA . . . . . . . BOISE . . . . . . . . . . BOSTON . . . . . . . . CHARLESTON, SC CHARLESTON, WV CINCINNATI . . . . . CHICAGO . . . . . . . CLEVELAND . . . . . DALLAS . . . . . . . . DETROIT . . . . . . . . DENVER . . . . . . . . GREENSBORO . . . GRAND RAPIDS . . HOUSTON . . . . . . . HONOLULU . . . . . . KANSAS CITY . . . . NEW ORLEANS . .

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.85/56 .83/65 .77/47 .68/54 .83/70 . .84/64 . .82/60 . .78/59 . .79/59 . .91/71 . .79/61 . .84/57 . .85/62 . .79/57 . .91/73 . .89/76 . .81/64 . .87/75

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City

85/55 78/63 73/46 71/61 82/73 82/64 80/61 78/63 77/61 93/73 81/62 87/59 83/64 80/57 93/73 89/76 83/64 87/76

LAS VEGAS . . . . . . .99/75 LOS ANGELES . . . . .85/63 MEMPHIS . . . . . . . . .83/68 MIAMI . . . . . . . . . . . .89/78 MINNEAPOLIS . . . . . .79/61 MYRTLE BEACH . . . .83/69 NEW YORK . . . . . . . .77/64 ORLANDO . . . . . . . . .91/75 PHOENIX . . . . . . . . .102/81 PITTSBURGH . . . . . .79/62 PHILADELPHIA . . . . .82/65 PROVIDENCE . . . . . .70/52 SAN FRANCISCO . . .69/57 ST. LOUIS . . . . . . . . .80/64 SEATTLE . . . . . . . . . .63/55 TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . .83/65 WASHINGTON, DC . .84/64 WICHITA . . . . . . . . . .82/65

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Statistics through 6 p.m. yesterday at Greensboro

UV Index

.6:56 .7:40 .8:24 .8:49

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UV Index for 3 periods of the day.

8 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 4 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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Last 9/11

New 9/18

Full 10/4

First 9/25

0-2: Low The higher the UV 3-5: Moderate index, the higher the 6-7: High need for eye and 8-10: Very High skin protection. 11+: Extreme

Lake Levels & River Stages Lake and river levels are in feet. Change is over the past 24 hrs. Flood Pool Current Level Change High Rock Lake 655.2 653.3 0.0 Flood Stage Current Level Change Yadkin College 18.0 0.72 -0.05 Elkin 16.0 1.21 0.00 Wilkesboro 14.0 2.13 -0.01 High Point 10.0 0.66 0.00 Ramseur 20.0 0.91 0.00 Moncure 20.0 8.90 0.00

Pollen Forecast

Today

Monday

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ACAPULCO . . . . . . . .90/78 AMSTERDAM . . . . . .67/57 BAGHDAD . . . . . . . .110/79 BARCELONA . . . . . .82/61 BEIJING . . . . . . . . . .65/58 BEIRUT . . . . . . . . . . . . .91/74 BOGOTA . . . . . . . . . .71/49 BERLIN . . . . . . . . . . .65/53 BUENOS AIRES . . . .74/54 CAIRO . . . . . . . . . . . .93/74

24 hours through 6 p.m. . . . . . . .0.00" Month to Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.00" Normal Month to Date . . . . . . . . .0.69" Year to Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.26" Normal Year to Date . . . . . . . . .30.24" Record Precipitation . . . . . . . . . .3.25"

Sunrise . . Sunset . . Moonrise Moonset .

Around The World City

High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Normal High . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Normal Low . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Last Year’s High . . . . . . . .82 Last Year’s Low . . . . . . . . .64 Record High . . . . .97 in 1954 Record Low . . . . . .47 in 1997

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COPENHAGEN . . . . .67/56 GENEVA . . . . . . . . . .72/47 GUANGZHOU . . . . . .98/81 GUATEMALA . . . . . .78/63 HANOI . . . . . . . . . . . .94/80 HONG KONG . . . . . . . .93/83 KABUL . . . . . . . . . . .80/58 LONDON . . . . . . . . . .67/51 MOSCOW . . . . . . . . .72/55 NASSAU . . . . . . . . . .91/81

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66/56 79/52 99/80 77/62 93/80 93/73 82/59 69/58 68/54 89/80

PARIS . . . . . . . . . . . .73/48 ROME . . . . . . . . . . . .83/63 SAO PAULO . . . . . . .65/59 SEOUL . . . . . . . . . . .83/70 SINGAPORE . . . . . . .88/78 STOCKHOLM . . . . . . .65/50 SYDNEY . . . . . . . . . .67/54 TEHRAN . . . . . . . . . .89/70 TOKYO . . . . . . . . . . .84/71 ZURICH . . . . . . . . . . .67/44

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78/53 81/62 80/64 81/66 89/77 67/50 63/52 89/70 85/73 72/49

Air Quality

Today: Moderate Predominant Types: Weeds

Monday

Hi/Lo Wx Pollen Rating Scale

ALBEMARLE . . . . . .86/63 BREVARD . . . . . . . . .83/59 CAPE FEAR . . . . . . .84/68 EMERALD ISLE . . . .82/70 FORT BRAGG . . . . . .87/65 GRANDFATHER MTN . .73/55 GREENVILLE . . . . . .86/66 HENDERSONVILLE .83/60 JACKSONVILLE . . . .86/66 KINSTON . . . . . . . . . .86/66 KITTY HAWK . . . . . . .80/72 MOUNT MITCHELL . .79/56 ROANOKE RAPIDS .85/63 SOUTHERN PINES . .86/64 WILLIAMSTON . . . . .86/67 YANCEYVILLE . . . . .85/62 ZEBULON . . . . . . . . .85/63

Precipitation (Yesterday)

Sun and Moon

Around Our State City

Temperatures (Yesterday)

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100 75 50

151-200: 201-300: 301-500:

40 20

0 0

Today: 54 (Moderate) 0-50: 51-100: 101-150:

Trees

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Weeds

0: Absent, 1-25: Low, 26-50: Moderate, 51-75: High, >75: Very High

Good Moderate Unhealthy (sensitive) Unhealthy Very Unhealthy Hazardous

Air quality data is provided by the Forsyth County Environmental Affairs Department.

O’Hair, Furyk share lead THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NORTON, Mass. – Sean O’Hair hasn’t made many birdies lately. He saw more than his share Saturday in another day of low scoring at the Deutsche Bank Championship. O’Hair was 8-under par in an eight-hole stretch in the middle of his round, sending him to a 7-under 64 and a share of the lead with Jim Furyk after 36 holes on the TPC Boston. O’Hair and Furyk, who made six birdies in his round of 67, played in the same group with Retief Goosen, who had a 67 and wound up two shots behind. The threesome combined to make 17 birdies and one eagle. O’Hair and Furyk were at 12-under 130, two shots clear of Goosen and Marc Leishman, who had a tournament-low 62. Nearly half the field of 99 players shot in the 60s. Tiger Woods was at 5-under 137 needing a low round today to get back into the mix for the Labor Day finish.

PETTERSEN PACES LPGA IN CANADA

Melanie Oudin of the United States celebrates her upset victory over Maria Sharapova of Russia in the third round of the U.S. Open in New York on Saturday. Oudin won 3-6, 6-4, 7-5.

Oudin upsets Sharapova at U.S. Open

NEW YORK (AP) – She sat there in shock. Then, the tears started falling. Believe it or not, 17-year-old Melanie Oudin is the toast of the town at the U.S. Open. Gritting her way through a shaky third set, the 70th-ranked player from Marietta, Ga., pulled off her second upset of the Open on Saturday, defeating a more-seasoned, more-famous, more-moneyed opponent – 29th-seeded Maria Sharapova, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5. “I don’t even know what to say right now,” Oudin said, choking back tears in her postmatch interview in Arthur Ashe Stadium. “Thank you so much for cheering for me.” Sharapova, who has won this tournament once, usually gets those cheers. But on this cloudless day in

Queens, the fans were rooting for a new potential queen – the one who stamped the word “Believe” on her shoes, but probably didn’t see this coming so soon. “My goal was to make the top 50,” she said. “But if I keep playing like this, who knows? Hopefully, I can get as high as anything.” She added this upset to one over No. 4 Elena Dementieva in the second round and a win over former No. 1 Jelena Jankovic earlier this year at Wimbledon. Sharapova, though, was the biggest name in the bunch. Oudin’s confidence is growing as quickly as her resume, and suddenly, it does seem like anything is possible. Her fourth-round match is against No. 13 Nadia Petrova of Russia, though there’s a sense she may have already knocked out the two tough-

est players on her side of the draw in Dementieva and Sharapova. No. 5 Jankovic is also gone, along with No. 11 Ana Ivanovic. No. 1 Dinara Safina is still there, but she has been playing poorly. In men’s play, No. 1 Roger Federer extended his winning streak to 37 at the U.S. Open, overcoming some shaky play for a 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 victory over No. 31 Lleyton Hewitt. It was Federer’s 14th straight victory over Hewitt, a former No. 1 who won the U.S. Open in 2001. Other winners on the men’s side included 15th-seeded Radek Stepanek, eighth-seeded Nikolay Davydenko and fourth-seeded Novak Djokovic, who ended 276th-ranked American Jesse Witten’s surprising run. Also gone is 22nd-seeded Sam Querrey, a 6-2, 7-5, 6-7 (6), 6-1 loser to No. 12 Robin Soderling.

PRIDDIS, Alberta – Norway’s Suzann Pettersen shot a 5-under 66 on a difficult day at Priddis Greens, taking a five-shot lead over Angela Stanford into the final round of the Canadian Women’s Open. Pettersen was 14 under Saturday and in position to snap a 43-tournament winless streak. She won five LPGA events during her breakout 2007 season, but hasn’t lifted a trophy since. High Point’s Marcy Hart is tied for 59th with seven others at 4-over 217, 18 strokes off the pace. She carded rounds of 72, 70 and 75.

NOREN LEADS EUROPEAN MASTERS

CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland – Alexander Noren of Sweden shot an 8-under 63 Saturday to take a two-stroke lead after three rounds of the European Masters.

Erikson, Tuttle pace Willow Creek tourney ENTERPRISE STAFF REPORT

HIGH POINT – Scott Erikson and David Tuttle share the lead at 2-over 74 after Saturday’s first round of the men’s club championship at Willow Creek. Brad Burris, Kim Mansfield and David Millis opened with 75s. The event continues today

and concludes on Monday at Willow Creek. In the Blue Tee division, Frank Saxon shot 74 to lead Jack Hawks by seven strokes. Randy Carda opened with an 86. Brian Bunch carded 78 to take a one-stroke lead over Bob Crawford in the White Tee division. Chuck Hazelwood is third at 89.

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After an 18-year stretch in prison, former gang leader Greg Commander is telling today’s young people that crime doesn’t pay BY JIMMY TOMLIN ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

IGH POINT – It doesn’t take much imagination to picture Greg Commander as the hard-living, drugdealing, street-brawling thug he used to be. He’s still physically imposing – a large, solid chunk of a man you wouldn’t want to meet even in a well-lit alley, much less a dark one. Eighteen years in prison didn’t exactly soften his physique. He still wears the eye patch he was known for during his days on the streets, a constant reminder of the time a rival permanently blinded his left eye by bludgeoning him with the sweet spot of a Louisville Slugger. And he still has the coarse, booming

voice that no doubt intimidated lesser thugs who dared to cross him or any of his boys in the “Juice Crew,” the notorious street gang that ruled the High Point drug scene two decades ago. But look closer – and listen to what he says – and you’ll see what’s different about Commander. You’ll see where he has changed – in his heart. “Selling drugs is serious,” Commander growls at a small group of young guys – about the same age that Commander was when he went to prison in 1991 – who are participating in the I Am Now transitional housing program for young homeless men. “Gangs are serious. These activities can lead you to prison or put you in the grave. I did 18 years of my life in prison.” Commander paces restlessly as he talks,

constantly wringing his hands, but he never loses eye contact with his audience. “We was one of the toughest crews that you’ve ever seen on the streets,” he continues. “But in 1991, they gathered up me and my crew and they locked us up, and we ain’t seen the streets for 18 years. So if any one of you thinks you can beat the streets, you’ve got another thing coming. I tried it – I lost. And nine other men from the crew will tell you the very same thing – they lost. There is no winning in this game.” **** When Commander went to prison, he left behind a 2-year-old daughter. Eigh-

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ear Abby: I would like to make the public aware of something that is the result of the poor economy. When someone who is hurting financially is invited out to a restaurant, bar, movie, etc., and the person declines your invitation, please don’t take it personally. He or she may be watching every penny. Every cent matters if it’s needed for food, shelter, bills, etc. A person in this situation simply cannot afford to “splurge” on these kinds of activities. Believe me, I know what I’m talking about. I have been invited to participate in various social events, and I can’t afford to go. This is not something that I want to broadcast either. Some of us may be keeping quiet about it. Let’s face it – it’s an awful situation to be in, but one we hope will not last forever. – In That Boat in Illinois Dear In That Boat: I’m sorry you’re

experiencing tough sailing, and I hope you will be out of rough waters soon. Folks, this person is giving you a timely heads-up. If someone suddenly starts declining social invitations, it does not necessarily indicate that he or she has become antisocial. It may mean the person is financially unable to do so.

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Dear Abby: My husband, “Fred,” sees absolutely nothing wrong with the fact that he did not take a day off from work to attend my 94-year-old mother’s funeral. He stopped by the ceremony for the graveside service, then left immediately and returned to work. Fred is an independent traveling salesman who never works more than

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“Aplastic” indicates diminished to zero production. In this instance, it refers to the production of blood cells, both red and white, and platelets (the clot-forming cells). Anemia is a deficiency of red blood cells. Your daughter’s marrow isn’t doing the job it’s supposed to do. Viruses (the mono virus is sometimes responsible), radiation and chemicals like benzene are a few of the causes for marrow shutdown. Or the body’s own immune system could be the reason why blood cell production has slowed. “Idiopathic,” a word meaning “cause unknown,” is used for those people for whom no cause can be found. Treatment of aplastic anemia depends on a person’s age and the degree of bone-marrow failure. When a brother or sister has cells compatible with the patient’s cells, transplantation of bone-marrow stem cells

Dear Dr. Donohue: I have been taking acetaminophen for pain, as well as an aspirin every day. Is it safe to use both together? – H.B. It’s safe if you’re not exceeding the recommended doses of each. In fact, tablets are available with the combination of acetaminophen and aspirin. Excedrin is one such tablet. Have you found out the cause of your pain? Do so. Don’t just mask it with medicines. 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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Dear Annoyed: Here’s how. Smile and say, “If you don’t like that, don’t eat it!” Then pass the relish tray and say, “Would you like some crudites? Nuts?”

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Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Greg Rusedski, 36; Rosie Perez, 45; Jane Curtin, 62; Swoosie Kurtz, 65 HAPPY BIRTHDAY: You may have to give something up in order to start something new. Not everyone will agree with you but, if you concentrate on what needs to be done, you will get positive results. Your heart is in the right place but emotionally you must refrain from manipulating or being manipulated. There is too much at stake to let someone else have control over your life. Your numbers are 4, 12, 23, 32, 35, 40, 44 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t let emotional issues cloud your common sense, regardless of the way others act or perform. It’s up to you to do the best you can. As long as you are clear on what’s required, you will be the one who gets praised. ★★★ TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A private matter concerning someone you are attracted to may lead to trouble if you do something you would normally disregard. Don’t mix business and pleasure. A poor choice will lead to a medley of errors. ★★★ GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Focus on home, family and the ones you love. If you let your work stop you from enhancing the bond with the people who are important in your life, you will have regrets. A child or older relative will give you cause for concern. ★★★★ CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t get emotional if things don’t go your way. By taking the high road and compromising, you will get most of what you want. Arguing over something inconsequential will cause damage to a relationship you care about. ★★ LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You need to diversify. Get out and enjoy new pastimes or travel. The people you meet and the functions you attend will motivate and inspire you to get back on track and resurrect some of your old dreams, hopes and wishes. ★★★★★ VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t let anyone push you into something without doing the proper research. A

dilemma may need your attention but that doesn’t mean you have to make a move without all the facts and figures you require. ★★★ LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ve got the right idea but probably the wrong people involved. Look outside your normal group and you will get the perfect fit for something that can take off and lead to bigger and better opportunities. Don’t let someone’s obstinacy stand in your way. ★★★ SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You need to mix things up a little. Get out with other creative people. Getting involved in a networking group will help you formulate new ideas and discuss plans that will lead to higher income in the future. ★★★ SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can make some strategic alterations at home. Love and romance appear to be escalating and can lead to a fabulous encounter with someone you adore spending time with. The payback will be enormous. ★★★★★ CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t get entangled in someone else’s emotional war. Avoid meddling even if someone asks you to get involved. You will end up being the one blamed. Offer suggestions but nothing more. ★★ AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can find a solution to a money problem by selling something you no longer use. Once you get started going through what you do and do not need, you will be ripe for selling online or having a garage sale. ★★★★ PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Set up a home office or a place you can exercise or work on one of your hobbies. No matter what your need, clearing a space will help you achieve your goals and make you feel better about yourself and your future. ★★★

ONE STAR: It’s best to avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes or read a good book. Two stars: You can accomplish but don’t rely on others for help. Three stars: If you focus, you will reach your goals. Four stars: You can pretty much do as you please, a good time to start new projects. Five stars: Nothing can stop you now. Go for the gold.

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Dear Dr. Donohue: I need your Dr. Paul help. Please Donohue send me in■■■ formation on aplastic anemia. My daughter has it. She has gone through two bone-marrow biopsies and transfusions with blood and platelets. I am sick to death because I don’t know how to help. What treatments do you suggest? – D.A.

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is an option. Seldom is a suitable family member found. Consideration of stem-cell transplant from unrelated but matched donors is also possible. Suppression of the immune system with medicines sometimes can restore the marrow’s ability to make blood cells, and this represents another approach. Aplastic anemia is difficult to treat and difficult to have. No remedy guarantees a cure, but remedies do exist. There’s nothing you can do other than offer your daughter optimistic support. Contact the Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation. It can offer you clearer insight into this problem and how patients are treated. Its toll-free number is 800-747-2820, and its Web site is aamds.org.

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The chance of a recurrent heart attack for men is 21 percent; for women, 33 percent. Looked at in the opposite way, the chances for not having a second heart attack are very good. Figures like these are deceptive when applied to an individual. A person’s efforts to decrease the risks of having another attack are the keys to not having one. Those risks include dealing with obesity. Even though weight loss is difficult for you, you must make an effort to reduce your weight. A dietitian can help you with the diet part. You have to increase your physical activity. Inactivity is an invitation to artery clogging and heart attacks. Ask your doctor what kind of exercise is safe for you. Walking is permitted for most, and walking is a way to strengthen your heart, clear your arteries and lose weight. You also have to watch your cholesterol in all its forms. HDL cholesterol keeps heart arteries free of plaque buildup, and LDL cholesterol encourages it. You have to keep an eye on your blood pressure, another ingredient for heart attacks. The fact that your doctor said little damage was done to your heart puts you into a class of heart-

attack patients who are at low risk for having another.

Dear Wounded: Of course his behavior was unkind. It was also insensitive. Regardless of your mother’s age, losing a parent is painful and his place was by your side offering emotional support. It appears you married someone who is usually centered on his own needs, and I’m willing to bet this incident isn’t the only example. Please accept my sympathy on two counts: First for the loss of your mother, and second, for marrying someone who would be willfully absent when you needed him the most. Whatta guy.

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Dear Abby: Cooking is my hobby. I enjoy hosting luncheons for my friends. I choose healthy, fresh ingredients, plan creative menus and presentation is important to me. However, it seems that someone at the table always pipes up with, “I don’t eat THAT!” I think it is rude and guests should just place an unwanted item on the side of their plate. Am I right? I don’t know how to respond to people who do that. – Annoyed Hostess in New Jersey

half a day, so it wasn’t like he needed to hurry back to an office or place of business. He didn’t even have enough love or respect for me or my mother’s family to spend the day with us. Do you agree with me this was unkind? Fred thinks I’m the one who is being unreasonable. – Wounded Wife in Columbia, S.C.

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ear Dr. Fox: I have 13-year-old male mixed-breed dog. There seems to be something wrong with his larynx. He is coughing constantly, as if he is choking. I took him to the vet, who prescribed Prednisone, but it hasn’t made any difference. He is now on Doxepin HCI (25 milligram capsule). He has been on this for five days, but nothing has changed. The vet told me that there is a risky operation, but it’s likely the dog would probably be worse from it. Please help me with this. I love this dog, and I’m scared he will choke to death. – F.W., High Point, N.C.

Dear F.W.: Your veterinarian took the proper initial steps of treating the symptoms before doing a bronchoscopy, X-rays and other tests in the hope that the condition would clear up at minimal cost to you. Now more tests are needed to check for cancer, lung parasites and chronic periodontal disease that can lead to bronchitis and other respiratory conditions prevalent in older dogs. Congestive heart failure is often associated with coughing episodes, and your veterinarian surely ruled this out. You or your veterinarian should check out the Web site www.aromadog. com for some inhalant botanicals that might help ease your dog’s hacking cough. Making an infusion of peppermint, sage and green-tea bags (or other herbal-tea combinations) used for coughs and chest conditions in humans could give your dog some relief. He may drink it seasoned with low- or no-salt beef bouillon; or carefully spoon half a cup of strong tea down his throat two to three times a day. If there’s no apparent benefit after two to three days, then discontinue. Many veterinarians are now prescribing herbal teas for various animal health problems as an integrative-treatment approach that avoids or reduces the reliance on costly and less-safe pharmaceutical products. Since most beneficial herbs have been human tested for millennia, they are generally safe for animals. For more insights, visit the Web site of the Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association, www.vbma.org.

Dear Dr. Fox: Is it OK for a cat to eat dog food and for dogs to eat cat food? – J.B., Fort Worth, Texas

Dear J.B.: This is a common question to which the short answer is NO. Manufactured dog foods are usually too high in cereal content and fiber for cats to eat.

Cat food, dry and canned, may be good for small dogs, but big or small, they ANIMAL may put on weight. DOCTOR With a higher proDr. Michael tein and Fox fat content ■■■ than in dog foods, dogs eating some types of cat food run the risk of developing pancreatitis. Richer, low-fiber cat food may cause diarrhea. Check my Web site (www.twobitdog.com/ DrFox) for lists of manufactured dog and cat foods that I recommend. None can be fed to both cats and dogs, basically because cats are carnivores while little dogs are more like us humans – omnivores. Most dogs, like us, can thrive on a balanced vegetarian diet. But such a diet, lacking in some essential nutrients, could mean serious health problems and even death for cats. Dear Dr. Fox: In response to B.E. in Hendersonville, N.C., nothing was mentioned about the possibility that B.E.’s cat (experiencing hair loss) was allergic to the cat litter. The same reaction happened to one of my cats. Given the location of the loss of fur, I determined that my cat was reacting to the chemicals in the various cat litters. After we switched to the 100 percent clay cat litter, our cat improved and her fur came back. B.E. might want to give this solution a try. – D.A.P., Burke, Va. Dear D.A.P.: There are many factors to consider when a cat develops what appears to be an allergy that manifests as asthma and/or loss of fur. Hair loss may be on the flanks or legs where the cat licks most, presumably because of feeling itchy all over. Inhaled allergens often trigger such behavior. More rarely, there is a contact allergy on those parts of the body that come into contact with the allergen – be it a wool blanket, floor cleaner or cat-litter ingredient. Paws and underbelly may be affected. Clearly, your detective work paid off. I caution against clay-based litter because some are dusty and contain lung-harming micro-particles of silica. At all costs, avoid scented and other deodorizing chemical-laced litter materials. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS to Dr. Michael Fox, P.O. Box 1009, High Point, NC 27261. The volume of mail received prohibits personal replies, but questions and comments of general interest will be discussed in future columns. Visit Dr. Fox’s Web site at www. twobitdog.com/DrFox.

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uestion: Why do my three kids fight all the time? They drive me crazy. Why can’t they be nice to each other? Dr. Dobson: Good question! All I can tell you is that sibling rivalry has been going on for a long time. It was responsible for the first murder on record (when Cain killed Abel) and has been represented in virtually every two-child family from that time to this. The underlying source of this conflict is old-fashioned jealousy and competition between children. Marguerite and Willard Beecher, writing in their book “Parents on the Run,” expressed the inevitability of this struggle as follows: “It was once believed that if parents would explain to a child that he was having a little brother or sister, he would not resent it. He was told that his parents had enjoyed him so much that they wanted to increase their happiness. This was supposed to avoid jealous competition and rivalry. It did not work. Why should it? Needless to say, if a man tells his wife he has loved her so much that he now plans to bring another wife into the home to ’increase his happiness,’ she would not be immune to jealousy. On the contrary, the fight would just begin – in exactly the same fashion as it does with children.” Question: I have observed that elementary and junior high school

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students – even high schoolers – tend to admire the more strict teachers. Common sense would tell us that they would like those who were easier on them. Why do you think they are drawn to the disciplinarians?

Dr. Dobson: You are right; teachers who maintain order ■■■ and demand the most from their students are often the most respected members of the faculty, provided they aren’t mean and grouchy. One who can control a class without being unpleasant is almost always esteemed by her students. That is true, first of all, because there is safety in order. When a class is out of control, particularly at the elementary school level, the children are afraid of each other. If the teacher can’t make the class behave, how can she prevent a bully from doing his thing? How can she keep the students from laughing at one of the less-able members? Children can be vicious to each other, and they feel good about having a teacher who is strong but kind. Second, children love justice. When someone has violated a rule, they want immediate retribution. They admire the teacher who can enforce an equitable legal system, and they find great Dr. James Dobson

comfort in reasonable social expectations. By contrast, the teacher who does not control her class inevitably allows crime to pay, violating something basic in the value system of children. Third, children admire strict teachers because chaos is nervewracking. Screaming and hitting and wiggling are fun for about ten minutes; then the confusion begins to get tiresome and irritating. I have smiled in amusement many times as second- and thirdgrade children astutely evaluated the disciplinary skills of their teachers. They know how a class should be conducted. I only wish all of their teachers were equally aware of this important attribute. Question: After reading several excellent books on parenting, I see now that I’ve been doing many things wrong with my children. Can I undo the harm? Dr. Dobson: I doubt if it is too late to do things right, although your ability to influence your children lessens with the passage of time. Fortunately we are permitted to make many mistakes with our kids. They are resilient, and they usually survive most of our errors in judgment. It’s a good thing they do, because none of us can be a perfect parent. Besides, it’s not the occasional mistakes that hurt a child – it is the consistent influence of destructive conditions throughout childhood that does the damage.

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Fall brings slow pace, fewer kids to island BY MICHAEL VIRTANEN ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

IRE ISLAND, N.Y. – The sun began sinking over Great South Bay, down the darkening blue sky into a thin scrim of clouds. A few boats bobbed gently off Fire Island, and the disparate end-of-summer visitors gathered leisurely. They wandered along the boardwalks from among the trees and clapboard beach houses in jeans, shorts and jackets, carrying cocktails, to watch the evening’s main event from the dock. Some were old friends, a few strangers, all attuned The sun sets over the Great South Bay off Fire Island, N.Y., drawing late summer visitors to the dock for the view. to the same late summer there are fewer and fewer vis Park, a larger hamlet pace on this stretch of rhythm. people so the animals Fire Island gets even of private property. It has “There’s your sun.” take over,” Christman slower. more concentrated cot“I’ll need my sunglasssaid. He recently had a “The other thing that tages, a bar, convenience es.” return visit from a deer happens is the kids are store, lifeguards, more “Oh, this is nice.” he’d fed over the cottage gone,” Michael Christferryboats and visitors. Somebody brought a fence but hadn’t seen in man said. He was empBeyond that, a boardwalk plate of hors d’oeuvres Ferries from sevwww.nps.gov/carto/ a while, one he’d named tying the refrigerator loops through Watch Hill, and passed them around. eral points on Long PDF/FIISmap1.pdf Giuseppe. to make dinner, trying which has a public campAs it settled just atop Island carry passen“How did you know it to use up everything. ground and nature trail, the water, the ball gers, their bags and Other visitor inforwas Giuseppe?” Shortly they’d be closing where the wild seashore seemed to grow larger, sometimes their dogs mation is available “He came up and licked resumes. turning the horizon vivid up his friends’ cottage out to Fire Island from the state’s my fingers. Plus I know where he’s been coming The sea was still cold shades of orange and during the summer online travel guide what he looks like.” in September. A few then red. It slid lower, the for years, long enough to season. The boat to at www.fireisland. have won the communal families staked their Technically, we were on bobbing boats fading to Water Island leaves com/ pie- baking contest. what’s called Water Island, low chairs on the beach, black. Then the last red from Sayville, with “The beer freezes, so wearing jackets against a small enclave of privatestreaks disappeared. limited service after Drivers can reach if we don’t drink it all it the wind, while kids too ly owned seasonal houses The dozen or so people Labor Day. Phone: the west end of on Fire Island, the slender young for school or not wandered off again, back gets thrown away,” he 631-589-0810. There the island over the yet back in class played 32-mile barrier island to the cottages behind the said. is parking for a fee causeway from West Earlier in the day, south of Long Island. Some for hours in the sand and bayfront boardwalk, or across from the ferry Islip, Long Island, pounding waves. owners rent their houses those nestled back among my wife and I sat in docks. Boats to Davis which leads to Robfor the summer, returnWe’d come over on the the trees, or to beachfront the enclosed courtyard Park leave from Paert Moses State Park between two cottages. We ing themselves mainly in Water Island ferry out of houses maybe 200 yards tchogue. and several hamlets. could hear the surf, smell September. Large stretches Sayville, across the bay away facing the south They can reach the the salt air. Shielded of Fire Island are national on Long Island, and reshore’s sand dunes and A National Park Sereast end and the Fire by a wooden fence from seashore. turned on it Sunday eveAtlantic Ocean. There vice map shows the Island Wilderness the wind off the ocean, ning. That service, daily The next day, we was some passing talk public areas of the Visitors Center over butterflies settled on the through the summer, was walked the mile along about card games or island, as well as the the William Floyd garden’s purple flowers the seashore’s Blue Point down to Friday through drinks later. communities: Parkway. in bright sunshine. Sunday, ending for the Beach, seeing only a When peak summer “This time of year season in mid-October. handful of people, to Daseason ends, the relaxed

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ARCELONA, Spain – By metro, tram, bus, bike, car or on foot, taking in the streetscapes, panoramas and often-startling architecture of Barcelona can make for a full itinerary. But while you’re here, you’ll also want to check out what’s inside – art, history, and of course, tapas and wine. Start with an overview of what awaits you by taking a cable car from the top of Montjuic, a 700-foot hill, down to the port. The trip provides spectacular panoramic views of the city and the Mediterranean Sea. Or opt for the less imposing but equally enjoyable cable car (teleferic) ride up to the top of Montjuic from the city. It can be reached by metro to a funicular that connects to it. It is on Montjuic that tourists congregate on the steps of the National Museum of Art of Catalonia for yet another bird’seye view of the Barcelona area. Nearby are the Olympic Stadium (originally built for the 1929 Great Exhibition and refurbished for the 1992 Games), gardens, the Spanish village, a Miro museum, and at the top, the Castell de Montjuic, an 18th-century fortress.

rots. It is street theater with mimes, magicians, acrobats and, at times, the Spanish equivalent of the three-card monte shell game. As a tourist attraction, though, it is mobbed with gawkers and hawkers, and thus presents opportunities for petty thievery. It has its share of cafes along the way, or you can stroll all the way down to the port where a monument to Christopher Columbus (Cristofor Colom, Catalan spelling, or AP Cristobal Colon, in SpanA human statue who goes by the name Barry White ish) stands 197 feet high stands still while pedestrians file past on Las Ramblas overlooking the marina, Boulevard in Barcelona. the beach and the sea. It was to Barcelona where the medieval Old City, Choices are numerous Columbus made his triincluding Barri Gotic, for getting around. Barumphal return after his Raval and Ribera, to the celona residents are en1492 voyage to America. more fashionable Eixcouraged to use bicycles If you’re a camera-toter, ample, which touts the and the city has set up you’ll be filling up your iconic Sagrada Familia a system whereby they memory card. Barcelona church and the unusual, can pay a fee for access cylindrical Agbar Tower. to bike racks throughout Shopping? Walk on the city, pick one up and Passeig de Gracia in this drop it off elsewhere. area. As one local put it with Best known, though, understated pride: “It’s and best seen, is Las really very nice.” VisiRamblas, the verve tors can rent them, too. center for tourists from There are miles of Oct. 2-4 Gaither Music Festival/Myrtle Beach all around the globe, bike lanes set aside for many of whom come the pedalers, although Oct. 8 “Thoroughly Modern Millie”/ Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre off cruise ships, which motorbikes still seem to only in recent years be more popular. Nov. 9-14 Branson/Daniel O’Donnell/Plus Other Shows have made Barcelona a But walking may be Mediterranean port call. the most enjoyable of all FLIGHTS 2010 Feb. 25 - March 6 Hawaiian Adventure Las Ramblas is a promfor the tourist. This is a enade that runs from spacious city, with wide May 13 - May 22 Canyon Country avenues flanked, in many Plaza de Catalunya to June 29 - July 8 Shades of Ireland the port and is lined with areas, by narrow side Oct 1 - 15 England, Scotland, Wales & stalls selling everything streets. It has neighborIreland from postcards to parhoods that vary from 454568

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is, above all, a visual city, an urban easel for the creative artists that Catalonia is famous for (and proud of), beginning with the architect Antoni Gaudi, whose stunning works can be seen throughout the city,

topped by the still-in-progress La Sagrada Familia, designed as an 18-tower church telling the tale of the Holy Family. Innovative sculptures and street art of various styles dot the urban landscape.

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Shanghai hosts China’s Expo showcase BY ELAINE KURTENBACH ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

HANGHAI – Shanghai lacks the grand monuments and ancient palaces of China’s capital, Beijing, but this bustling commercial center has plenty of unique attractions of its own: strolls down leafy streets bordered by elegant colonial villas, sweeping riverside vistas and – for six months next year – what promises to be the biggest World Expo ever. Shanghai is gearing up for its role as China’s showcase for the May 1-Oct. 31 Expo, whose theme is “Better City, Better Life,” by remaking itself into the country’s most chic and modern city – with prices to match. But with a bit of planning, savvy visitors to this one-time Paris of the Orient can easily eat well, sleep comfortably and take in the sights without getting “shanghai’d” by overthe-top prices. A word to the wise: an Expo-related building boom has left some popular standbys temporarily off-limits. That includes the riverside walkway along the Bund – perhaps the city’s most famous sight with its imposing Western colonial mansions. Expect city traffic to be snarled by subway construction. But this businessminded city of more than 20 million still has plenty to offer. ARRIVING: A cab ride from the international airport in Pudong, east of the city, costs $15-$30. Ignore the touts waiting to grab unwary visitors; bring the name of your hotel or other destination in Chinese and use the taxi line if you have luggage or are too tired for adventuring right upon arrival. If you’re traveling light, for $12 the city’s magnetic levitation train – the world’s only commercially operating maglev service – will whisk you the 19 miles (30 kilometers) into the city in just 7 minutes. The maglev connects to the city’s No. 2 subway line, and 5 yuan (about 75 U.S. cents) will get you across the river to downtown. Arriving at the Hongqiao Airport in the city’s western outskirts can be less convenient for public transport. But a cab to the city’s center costs only $6 to $10. Don’t be put off by that long, snakey cab queue – it moves faster than you would expect. Another option from either airport is to take an airport

express bus, which generally costs $3 or less. WHERE TO STAY: How low do you want to go? The youth hostels that generally serve backpackers and students can be a good option, costing a minimum of 45 yuan (under $7) per night. Shanghai has eight clean, convenient youth hostels, most of them centrally located. A favorite pick is the Captain Youth Hostel, at 37 Fuzhou Rd. just off the Bund. The hostel’s 6th floor bar has views of

Expo scheduled May 1 through Oct. 31. the river and all rooms have hot-water baths, 24hour reception service, free Internet access, free movie, free tourism information and luggage storage. Another safe option is to book a room at a chain hotel – the Greentree Inn, Motel 168 and Hanting hotels all have many good locations and cost less than $30 a night for a room with all the basics. WHAT TO SEE: Shanghai has only a handful of “must see” locations, topped perhaps by Yu Garden, located near the city temple in the center of what used to be the old walled city. Near downtown, it’s a brief walk from the city’s new No. 8 subway line through neighborhoods of two-story shop houses, a vanishing lifestyle in this city obsessed with trading old for new. Just outside Yu Garden in a pond graced by lotus plants and goldfish stands the Huxingting teahouse and a huge bazaar. Wander through the crowds – weekdays are a bit less jammed than weekends – through a warren of shops selling silk blouses, tea, tourist kitsch and other chinoiserie. If the crowds get to be overwhelming, not one but two Starbucks outlets offer a chance for non-obtrusive peoplewatching. Not far from Yu Garden is the Shiliupu ferry pier – terminal for cruises along the Huangpu river and for a 50 fen (about 7 cents) ferry ride to Dongchang Rd. and the glittering financial showcase of Pudong (literally east of the “’Pu”). Continually busy but not overcrowded except during rush hour, the ferry is one of the few crossriver commuting options for the bike and scooter crowd. Longer river cruises are also an option.

Once in Pudong, a short walk north, again past construction hoardings, takes you to the Riverside Promenade, which provides broad, stunning views of the Bund and busy river traffic – and scores of skyscrapers. If it happens to be a rare clear day, you might splurge on a 150 yuan ($22) ticket to the top of the Shanghai World Financial Center, whose transparent floors allow a look 100 floors straight down, and to the horizon in all directions. Whatever you do, don’t yield to the temptation to try to zigzag across the river to the Bund via the ferry. Regardless of what the signs and staff say, until the construction finishes, ferries headed in that direction are letting passengers off in the midst of a pedestrian no-man’s-land. A quick No. 2 subway ride back to Puxi (west of the river) (only 3 yuan or 44 cents) will take you to Nanjing Rd., Shanghai’s most famous

Visitors walk near Huxingting teahouse at Yu Garden in Shanghai.

Pudong New Development Zone is seen at night in Shanghai. shopping street. Nearby People’s Square is the location of several other key sights, including the city’s renowned Shanghai Museum, and the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, with its huge, detailed model of the city now and into the future. Admissions for those facilities are inexpensive, but a stroll through the French Concession, one of several zones controlled by foreigners before and during World War II, can be had for free. Ditto for a gander at Xintiandi, a cluster of renovated “shikumen” traditional buildings housing elegant coffee shops, clubs and boutiques – but check the menus before sitting down for a bite to eat. Farther afield, a quick trip to Longhua Temple, on the No. 1 subway line, is a nice antidote to the

crowding, noise and traffic of the center city. In the sprawling, quiet compound, worshippers young and old burn incense and prostrate themselves before seemingly countless golden Buddhas. While Shanghai’s outskirts lack the rugged scenery of the Great Wall, day trips or overnight visits by train or bus to the close-by gar-

communicating with taxi drivers. As for city buses, though they are cheap at just 1 yuan to 2 yuan (15 cents to 30 cents) and sometimes convenient, many have been rerouted in very circuitous ways due to construction. It might not be worth the bother. When walking, keep an eye out for traffic, especially scooters and

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SHANGHAI: China National Tourist Office Web site, www.cnto.org/shanghai.asp

den cities of Hangzhou and Suzhou are easy, inexpensive getaways. GETTING AROUND: The good news is that although most Shanghainese speak only their own local dialect and the national dialect of Mandarin Chinese, city street signs and maps in subway stations include both Chinese and “English,” or roman-letter (known here as “pinyin”) names. Notices posted in cabs offer a free Englishspeaking hotline for visitors having trouble

bikes. It comes from all directions, even on the sidewalk. GOOD EATING: Shanghai was renowned for its talented chefs and excellent dining even back in the days before China became a mainstay for fast food joints and other Western eateries. With few exceptions, the city offers good value for the money, whatever the cuisine. Shanghainese dishes tend to be relatively sweet and rich, without the stronger, hotter flavors of northern and western

China. One highlight is xiaolongbao, dumplings plump full of piping hot, succulent juice – bite carefully. Locals swear by the Nanxiang Xiaolongbao outlet in the bazaar outside Yuyuan, but be prepared to wait in a long queue, even in the off hours, for a plate costing just a few dollars. Wujiang Road, which branches off of Nanjing Road, is a pedestrian street with a smorgasbord of options, inexpensive and otherwise. Other filling and affordable choices include Cantonese dim sum, especially at any of the city’s Bifengtang restaurants, Korean barbeque or Japanese set meals for well under $10 a head. Streetside stalls peddle buns, pancakes, noodles and other Chinese-style fast food – just be sure to size up the hygiene before sampling. BEST TIME TO GO: The Expo starts May 1 and runs until Oct. 31 and is expected to attract 70 million visitors. Whatever your budget – Shanghai is best visited in the autumn or spring: winters are bone-chillingly damp and summers sweltering hot.

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Myers couple celebrate 50th anniversary

Samuel and Patsy Myers of Melbourne, FL, celebrated 50 years of marriage August 14-17, 2009, with a family trip to Blowing Rock, NC. Mr. and Mrs. Myers were married August 29, 1959, in High Point, NC. Mrs. Myers is the former Patsy Poole of High Point, NC. The couple have three children, Michael Myers and wife Shelly of Clemmons, NC, Tracey Hughes and husband Clayton of Lexington, NC, and Andrew Kirk Myers and wife Wendy of Bend, OR. They have six grandchildren. Mr. Myers is a retired Captain of Piedmont/USAir. Mrs. Myers worked in the medical field and retired from Dr. Herbert Soper’s office.

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Trotters celebrate 50th anniversary

Jerry and Madeline Trotter of Lexington, NC, celebrated 50 years of marriage August 1, 2009, with a surprise party for the 50th wedding anniversary and Mr. Trotter’s birthday, hosted by their children and grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Trotter were married July 31, 1959, at the parsonage of the Rev. Inman Stewart, Thomasville, NC. Mrs. Trotter is the former Madeline Embry of Thomasville. The cou-

ple have two children, Craig Trotter and wife Laura and Lynnette Byerly and husband Tim, all of Lexington, NC. They have three granddaughters, Laura and Megan Byerly and Beth Trotter. Mr. Trotter is retired from the Export Department of Thomas Built Buses, where he worked for 39 years. Mrs. Trotter has retired from self-employment as a Cosmetologist.

Anna Mellonas and Christopher Michael McGaha, both of High Point, NC, were united in marriage August 16, 2009, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Father Tom Guerry officiated at the 5 p.m. ceremony. Wedding musician was Bob Phillips. The bride is the daughter of Maria Mellonas of High Point, NC and Phillip Mellonas of Wilmington, NC. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Kallopi Karpathaki and the late Nicholas Karpathaki of Leros, Greece and the late Mr. and Mrs. Selas Mellonas of High Point, NC. The groom is the son of Mike and Debbie McGaha of High Point, NC. He is the grandson of Mrs. Peggy McGaha of High Point, NC and the late W.C. McGaha, and H.C. and Helen Parker of Ferrum, VA. Escorted by her mother, Maria Mellonas, the bride was attended by her Anna Mellonas sister, Kelly Mellonas. Bridesmaids were AnWeds Christopher McGaha gel Walker and Miracle McGaha, both sisters of the groom, Amber McGaha, sister-in-law of the groom, and Johanna Bakoulas, cousin of the bride. The groom chose Mike McGaha, to serve as best man. Groomsmen were Stephen McGaha, brother of the groom, Jeff Proctor, Jonah Saunders and Jeff Poage, friends of the groom. The koumbaro of the couple was Patrick Mellonas. The flower girl was Panagoita Mellonas. Ring bearer was Kostas Kotrotos. The bridesmaid luncheon was given by Sami Price, Geanne Thorn, Velencia Halzip, Anna Troutman and Mary Burkehart. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at Gianno’s. The reception was held at the fellowship hall of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. The bride is a 2004 graduate of Western Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. She is employed as an Account manager at FFDM. The groom is a 1991 graduate of T. Wingate Andrews High School. He attended Guilford Technical Community College and is employed with the family business, Oakview Auto Service. The couple plan a trip to Greece in the spring. They reside in High Point, NC.

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Roger and Linda Driggers of Winston-Salem, NC, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Gail Driggers, to William Armand Poirier of Statesville, NC. The wedding is planned for December 12, 2009, at Samaritan Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC. Miss Driggers is a 2002 graduate of Ledford Senior High School. She is employed by NewBridge Bank. Mr. Poirier is the son of James and Diane Poirier of Statesville, NC. He is a 2001 graduate of Mitchell Ashley Driggers Community College with a degree in Motorsports To wed Will Poirier Management and a 2003 graduate of Gardner-Webb University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He is employed by Michael Waltrip Racing.

Honeycutt - Thompson Marvin and Linda Honeycutt of Archdale, NC, announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Michele Honeycutt of High Point, NC, to Jeffrey Chase Thompson of High Point, NC. The wedding is planned for October 17, 2009, at Walnut Lane, Pleasant Garden. Miss Honeycutt is a 2002 graduate of Trinity High School. She is employed with Cornerstone Vascular Lab in High Point. Mr. Thompson is the son of Phil and Betty Thompson of Jamestown, NC. He is a 2003 graduate of Southwest Guilford High School. He is a Fireman with the city of High Point.

Mitchell - Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell of Greensboro, NC, announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandy Lynn Mitchell, to Donald Thomas Freeman of High Point, NC. The wedding is planned for September 19, 2009, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Greensboro, NC. Miss Mitchell is a graduate of Leon’s Beauty School with a degree in Cosmetology. She currently works out of her home. Mr. Freeman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Freeman of High Point, NC. He is a graduate of Guilford Technical Community College with degrees in Auto Body and General Education. He is employed at Food Lion as an Assistant Store Manager.

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Nancy Preslar To wed James Patton

Nancy Caroline Preslar and James Todd Patton, both of High Point, NC, announce their engagement. The wedding is planned for October 23, 2009, in The Great Hall at Castle McCulloch in Jamestown. Ms. Preslar is the daughter of Lonnie Ray Preslar of High Point and the late Donna May Preslar. She attended Ragsdale High School and is employed by Branch Banking and Trust in the International Division Department in Greensboro. Mr. Patton is the son of James Russell Patton of High Point and the late Myrtis Alene Patton. He attended Trinity High School and is employed by Fiber Dynamics in High Point.

Savage - Sink J.A. and Jane Savage of Tampa, FL, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Kay Savage, to Todd Keith Sink of Tampa, FL. The wedding is planned for December 12, 2009, at Grandover Resort, Greensboro, NC. Miss Savage is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree in Marketing. She is National Training Coordinator and Regional Manager for Merion Realty Group, based in Sarasota, FL. Mr. Sink is the son of Keith and Sandra Sink of Thomasville, NC. He is a graduate of Ledford Senior High School and Appalachian State University with a degree in Business. He is a Financial Planner for Retire Secure Services for Principal Financial in Tampa, FL.

Kellam Marie Eanes and Allister Paul Martin, both of San Francisco, CA, were united in marriage September 5, 2009, at Memorial United Methodist Church in Thomasville, NC. The Rev. Ralph H. Eanes, Jr. and Dr. Ivan Peden officiated at the 6 p.m. ceremony. Musicians were Brian Vannoy, organist, Charles Hatley, bagpiper, Anitra Black Spencer and Johanna Wallgren, soloists. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carey Mason Eanes of Thomasville, NC. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Rachel B. Cranford of Thomasville, NC. and the late Herman C. Cranford, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Eanes of Thomasville, NC. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Paul Martin of Douglasville, GA. He is the grandson of Mrs. Mary Martin of Atlanta, Kellam Eanes GA and the late Paul Thomas Martin, and the Weds Allister Martin late Mr. and Mrs. Clifford F. Humphries. Escorted by her father, Carey Mason Eanes, the bride was attended by Amy Hart Petley of Chicago, IL, maid of honor and Victoria Eanes Lopez of Wake Forest, NC, cousin of the bride, matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Sofia Agren of London, England, Ella Brooks Clinard, cousin of the bride, of Thomasville, Laura Dare DeLapp of Lexington, Andria Key of Philadelphia, Hilary McVicker of Asheville, Erica Snider Ross of Hickory, Susie Lynch Strull of Asheville and Johanna Wallgren of London, England. Special attendants were Katie Benton of High Point, Julia Eanes of Thomasville, Becca Huneycutt of Thomasville, Sylvia Randall and Haley Walters, both of Winston-Salem, all cousins of the bride. The groom chose David Cutts of Atlanta, GA, to serve as best man. Groomsmen were Morgan Douglas of Marietta, GA, Jeremiah Eanes of Lake Tahoe, CA, Ryan Fisher of Cullowhee, NC, Brandon Gilbreath of Hiram, GA, Keefe Justice, Patrick Page and Jeff Wilson, all of Atlanta, GA. Flower girl was Isabella Lopez of Wake Forest. Guest registrars were Monica Faircloth Moser of Hickory and Susan Wade of Raleigh. The couple were entertained at several pre-nuptial events in San Francisco, CA, Atlanta, GA, Park City, Utah, and London, England. A bridesmaid’s luncheon, held Friday at Hampton’s at JH Adam’s Inn in High Point, was hosted by Sharon Hart, Amy hart Petley, Sandra Dunn and Tracey Tucker. The rehearsal dinner held Friday evening for the wedding party and all out of town guests, was hosted by the groom’s parents, Paula and Ted Martin, at the family home of the bride in Thomasville. A Wedding Brunch was held at the Lexington City Club on Saturday morning, hosted by members of Xi Alpha Sigma, Nancy Walters and Kathey Huneycutt. The reception following the ceremony was a dinner dance held at Colonial Country Club in Thomasville, NC. Music was provided by Reality Show Band. A Sending Off Brunch was held on Sunday for the wedding party and all out-oftown guests, hosted by Kay and Carey Eanes and Rachel Cranford at the Eanes home in Thomasville. The bride is a 1995 graduate of East Davidson High School in Thomasville, NC. She is a 1999 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communication (Visual Communications sequence) with a double major in Communications Studies. She is employed by Lucas Arts, a Lucasfilm Company in San Francisco, as Project Lead in External Production (video games). The groom is a 1995 graduate of Paulding County High School in Dallas, GA. He is a 1999 graduate of Chattahoochee Tech with a degree in Printing and Graphics. He is employed by Zynga Gaming Networks, Inc. in San Francisco as a Designer/Art Director. Following a wedding trip to New Zealand and Bali, the couple resides in San Francisco, CA.

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Thomas - Sandbulte Mr. and Mrs. John Willard Thomas, III of High Point announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Elizabeth Thomas, to Zachary Wilbur Sandbulte of Seattle, WA. The wedding is planned for November 7, 2009, in Wilmington, NC. Miss Thomas is a graduate of High Point Central High School, Washington and Lee University with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, University of Virginia with a Masters of Art in Biopsychology, and is currently attending the Medical College of Virginia, where she is in her fourth year of medical school. She is a member of the Alpha Iota Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta. Jennifer Thomas Mr. Sandbulte is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur To wed Zachary Sandbulte Gene Sandbulte of Seattle, WA. He is a graduate of Issaquah High School, University of Washington with a Bachelor of Art in Economics, and is currently attending the Medical College of Virginia where he is in his fourth year of medical school. He is a member of the Sigma Tau Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta.

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Just eight miles from Gorges State Park is Whitewater Falls, in the Jocassee Gorge area just before the South Carolina state line. For an excellent view of the falls, follow the paved one-quartermile walkway to the upper overlook. Linville Falls, at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 316.3, can be seen from four overlooks on the Erwins View Trail, 1.6 miles round-trip. Crabtree Falls, at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 339.5, near Linville Falls, is accessed by a 2.5-mile loop hiking trail through an old-growth forest. Hickory Nut Falls, a 400-foot waterfall in Chimney Rock State Park, can be reached from a three-quarter mile walk through hardwood forests of oak, hickory, maple and basswood. One of the region’s least-visited waterfalls is Glen Falls, in Highlands, a 1.5-mile round-trip walk through the Nantahala National Forest. For details on these waterfalls and other activities, lodging and dining in Western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge area, visit www.romanticasheville. com/waterfalls.htm.

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cared, but that Greg Commander was dead. **** Commander came out of prison on fire, ready to impact the world. Initially, he went to Chicago – where friends had vowed to help him begin a new life – and he began sharing his story with troubled youths. Ultimately, though, he knew he would return to High Point. “Moses killed a man in Egypt and ran off, and God used Moses in a mighty way to go back to Egypt,” Commander says. “That reminds me of my life. I didn’t actually physically kill a man, but I was killing a man by selling drugs to him. So I ran from Egypt – because I went to Chicago when I got out – but God told me to go back. I was moved to go back to the city that I corrupted, which is High Point.” So he’s back on the streets of High Point, but now he’s ministering. Where he once sold drugs, now he sells only love, trying to steer wayward young people away from the kind of life he once lived. “I think I was ordained to do what I’m doing,” Commander says. “I mean, I went through 18 years of my life in prison, and I’m out here without a job” – no one will hire him, he says – “but I’m still ministering to the streets. I’m a prime example that people can change. Man, I was one of the hardest dudes on the streets, and everybody knew not to mess with me or to cross me, but now they look at me different.” He’s given up drugdealing, fighting and even profanity. What he won’t give up, he says, is his quest to help young people, even if it means telling them some harsh truths. “You got gang members in prison right now crying tears,” he yells at the young men in the I Am Now program. “You say to yourself ‘Thugs don’t cry’? I’ve seen ’em cry. I’ve seen a fellow kill himself because he couldn’t do the time.” To boost his credibility, Commander often brings along his pastor, Bishop Stan Transou of Greater True Vine Ministries in Thomasville, to vouch for him. “He spoke to our young people, and it was awesome,” Transou says. “The message he brings about drugs and gangs and life in prison, it really helps them make the right decisions.” Jim Summey, who saw Commander’s presentation to youths in a midnight basketball league, was equally impressed. “He holds those kids’ attention like he’s put glue in their eyes,” says Summey, executive director of High Point Community Against Violence. “He locks into them with the truth – with the story of his life – and then gives the big whammy, saying ‘You can’t roll this way. I thought I was bigger than life, and life showed me different.’ He’s just got an incredible message that young people need to hear.” jtomlin@hpe.com | 888-3579

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teen years later, she’s a grown woman with a child of her own. “See, I lost all that,” he says. “I come out of prison and my daughter’s grown. I never really got to be a father, and now I’m a grandfather.” He’s not bitter, though. He understands he made bad choices when he was young, and now – even after his release from the federal penitentiary last October – he’s still paying the consequences. That’s what drives him to be a motivational speaker – to warn young people who may be headed down the path he followed that they need to turn around before it’s too late. “I sacrificed 18 years of my life to get this knowledge,” Commander says, “and I didn’t want it to go in vain.” Born and raised in High Point, Commander dropped out of school in the eighth grade. After his mother died in 1987, he and his brother, Kevin, ended up on the streets, looking for ways to make money; they gravitated toward the drug scene and eventually banded together with eight other young men to form the “Juice Crew,” a drug-dealing gang that peddled mostly crack cocaine. “We tried to control the city to where no outsiders could come in and sell drugs in High Point,” Commander recalls. “If people came here with drugs, we didn’t allow them to sell the drugs – we’d take their drugs from them.” The gang sometimes resorted to violence – though very little gunplay – and Commander became known as a fearsome brawler, he says. One guy he fought got revenge by ambushing him with a baseball bat; that’s how he got the eye patch. The gang’s reign came crashing down in 1991, when they were arrested on federal charges of conspiracy to sell and distribute drugs. Like Commander, almost all of them served at least 10 years in prison; one member still hasn’t been released. In prison, Commander began attending Bible studies – not because he suddenly felt drawn to God, he says, but simply because “it was something to do.” At some point, though, the Scriptures began to sink in and soften his heart. “I felt different and felt a change in my life,” he says softly. “I felt real humble, and I knew I wasn’t that person who had just been in the streets. I kept going to Bible studies, and soon I was leading Bible studies.” The real turning point, he says, was when he saw a fellow inmate get stabbed to death in the chow line. Commander wanted to help the man, but he couldn’t because of an unwritten prison code not to get involved; doing so could have put his own life in jeopardy. “I remember feeling compassion for him,” Commander says. “I wanted to help – the Word says to help – but I couldn’t help, and I felt bad.” The old Greg Commander wouldn’t have

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Julie Halvorsen (left) receives the second dose of the trial swine flu vaccine from nurse Kim Rincavage at the University of Maryland Medical Center Monday in Baltimore. In the background are Halvorsen’s children Haley, 10 (left) and Jane, 8.

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Details you need to know about what’s called swine flu BY MIKE STOBBE AP MEDICAL WRITER

ATLANTA – Since it first emerged in April, the global swine flu epidemic has sickened more than 1 million Americans and killed about 500. It’s also spread around the world, infecting tens of thousands and killing nearly 2,000. This summer, the virus has been surprisingly

So far, swine flu isn’t much more threatening than regular seasonal flu.

tenacious in the United States, refusing to fade away as flu viruses usually do. And health officials predict a surge of cases this fall, perhaps very soon as schools reopen. A White House report from an expert panel suggests that from 30 percent to half the population could catch swine flu during the course of this pandemic and that from 30,000 to 90,000 could die. So how worried should you be and how do you prepare? The Associated Press has tried to boil down the mass of information into 10 things you should know to be flu-savvy. 1. No cause for panic.

So far, swine flu isn’t much more threatening than regular seasonal flu. During the few months of this new flu’s existence, hospitalizations and deaths from it seem to be lower than the average seen for seasonal flu, and the virus hasn’t dramatically mutated. That’s what health officials have observed in the Southern Hemisphere where flu season is now winding down. Still, more people are susceptible to swine flu and U.S. health officials are worried because it hung in so firmly here during the summer – a time of year the flu usually goes away. 2. Virus tougher on some. Swine flu is more of a threat to certain groups – children under 2, pregnant women, people with health problems like asthma, diabetes and heart disease. Teens and young adults are also more vulnerable to swine flu. Ordinary, seasonal flu hits older people the hardest, but not swine flu. Scientists think older people may have some immunity from exposure years earlier to viruses similar to swine flu. 3. Wash your hands often and long. Like seasonal flu, swine flu spreads through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick. Emphasize to children that they should wash with soap and water long enough to finish singing the alphabet song, “Now I know my ABC’s...” Also use alcoholbased hand sanitizers. 4. Get the kids vaccinated. These groups should be first in line for swine flu shots, especially if vaccine supplies are limited – people 6 months to 24

years old, pregnant women, health care workers. Also a priority: Parents and caregivers of infants, people with those highrisk medical conditions previously noted. 5. Get your shots early. Millions of swine flu shots should be available by October. If you are in one of the priority groups, try to get your shot as early as possible. Check with your doctor or local or state health department about where to do this. Many children should be able to get vaccinated at school. Permission forms will be sent home in advance. 6. Immunity takes awhile. Even those first in line for shots won’t have immunity until around Thanksgiving. That’s because it’s likely to take two shots, given three weeks apart, to provide protection. And it takes a week or two after the last shot for the vaccine to take full effect. The regular seasonal flu shot should be widely available in September. People over 50 are urged to be among the first to get that shot. 7. Vaccines are being tested. Health officials presume the swine flu vaccine is safe and effective, but they’re testing it to make sure. The federal government has begun studies in eight cities across the country to assess its effectiveness and figure out the best dose. Vaccine makers are doing their own tests as well. 8. Help! Surrounded by swine flu. If an outbreak of swine flu hits your area before you’re vaccinated, be extra cautious. Stay away from pub-

Check your bags, navigate the security checkpoint ... and get a flu shot? The medical clinic at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta plans to open seven kiosks offering seasonal flu shots starting Sept. 15. The clinic dispensed about 10,000 flu shots last year, and the company that runs it is expanding the service this year because it expects heavier demand, said Rosemary Kelly, chief marketing officer of the AeroClinic. The Atlanta company opened its first clinic at HartsfieldJackson in 2007 and last year offered flu shots from the main location on the second floor of the atrium and two kiosks. AeroClinic has since opened a second location near the main security checkpoint, and it’s putting additional kiosks on concourses for flu shots. The shots cost $35. While flu season typically doesn’t start until Oct. 1, the company is offering the shots a bit early “to accommodate people who want to get a jump-start on flu season,” and plans to offer them at least through the end of December, Kelly said.

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Gretchen Cress, a registered nurse, draws a dose of H1N1 flu vaccine during the start of a clinical trial on the vaccine Monday at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. lic gathering places like malls, sports events and churches. Try to keep your distance from people in general. Keep washing those hands and keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth. 9. What if you get sick? If you have other health problems or are pregnant and develop flu-like symptoms, call your doctor right away. You may be prescribed Tamiflu or Relenza. These drugs can reduce the severity of swine flu if taken right after symptoms start. If you develop breathing problems (rapid breathing for kids), pain in your chest, constant vomiting or a fever that keeps rising, go to an emer-

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gency room. Most people, though, should just stay home and rest. Cough into your elbow or shoulder. Stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever breaks. Fluids and pain relievers like Tylenol can help with achiness and fever. Always check with a doctor before giving children any medicines. Adult cold and flu remedies are not for them. 10. No swine flu from barbecue. You can’t catch swine flu from pork – or poultry either (even though it recently turned up in turkeys in Chile). Swine flu is not spread by handling meat, whether it’s raw or cooked.

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Millions of Americans could be affected by the health care overhaul that’s being hashed out in Congress. Will that include the few hundred of them who serve in the House and the Senate? Curiosity about the reform effort and lawmakers’ own health benefits inspired one of the questions in this edition of “Ask AP,” a weekly Q&A column where AP journalists respond to readers’ questions about the news. If you have your own news-related question that you’d like to see answered by an AP reporter or editor, send it to newsquestions@ap.org, with “Ask AP” in the subject line. And please include your full name and hometown so they can be published with your question.

Q. A recent AP article about Hawaii’s 50th anniversary as a state said the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown in 1893 by a group of white businessmen. What kind of business were these men in? Rebecca Moeller Socorro, N.M. A. The overthrow was organized by a group called the Committee of Safety, whose 13 members were businessmen seeking annexation of Hawaii by the United States. The members included sugar planters, Pacific shippers, a newspaper editor, lumber salesmen and a grocer. The businessmen wanted Hawaii to become a U.S. territory so they could make more money selling their goods to the United States. An 1890 law called the McKinley Act had imposed steep tariffs on imports to the United

States to protect American manufacturers. If Hawaii joined the U.S., businesses there could regain some of the profits they had previously enjoyed under a 1875 treaty allowing goods such as sugar and rice to be imported into the U.S. tax-free. Some of those businesses evolved into the “Big Five,” a group of former sugar corporations that gained political power and profits after annexation. They were Castle & Cooke, Alexander & Baldwin, C. Brewer & Co., Amfac and Theo H. Davies & Co. Mark Niesse Associated Press Writer, Honolulu Q. Why would Congress exclude themselves from a proposed health care program for everyone if it is so good? Robert Thiebeau Morehead City, N.C. A. Congress has not proposed a health care program for everyone. Most Democrats do support a new governmentrun insurance plan that would compete with private insurers and provide an option mostly for people who aren’t already covered through their employers. It’s true that most lawmakers would not likely join this new Medicarelike public plan, though they are not specifically excluding themselves. Legislation passed by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee includes an amendment by Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., that would re-

quire members of Congress and their aides to enroll in a new public plan created by the bill. However, the provision is unlikely to appear in any final bill. When asked why they don’t make the proposed public plan mandatory for themselves, lawmakers sometimes make the point that joining the public plan is envisioned as being voluntary for everyone. Members of Congress can participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program under the same rules as other federal employees. The program offers a wide choice of private plans that members can enroll in, with the government paying between 72 percent and 75 percent of the premium cost — similar to the employer-employee split in the private sector. Erica Werner AP Health Care Writer Washington Q. If I have money in a certificate of deposit with an FDIC-insured bank, and the bank defaults on an interest payment to me, how is the FDIC intervention initiated? Fred Clark Albuquerque, N.M. A. It depends on whether the bank where you have the CD fails or – a more rare occurrence – the bank simply fails to make an interest payment that it owes you. In the case of a bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. that fails, and that’s taken over by the FDIC, your CD is covered just like any deposit account — up to $250,000 per depositor per bank, applied to both principal and interest. Marcy Gordon AP Business Writer Washington

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Mother accused in bus driver attack BY STEVE LYTTLE MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE REGIONAL NEWS

CHARLOTTE – Police have charged a 33-year-old northeast Charlotte woman with attacking a Charlotte-Mecklenburg school bus driver last week. The alleged assault reportedly happened because the woman was angry over the distance her daughter had to walk from home to the bus stop. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and several other nearby school districts this year cut the number of bus stops, in an effort to trim costs dur-

ing a time of budget cutbacks. They set up common stops, where a larger number of children can board the bus at the same time. Some students must walk a bit farther to their stops this year. Interestingly, the alleged assault last week happened around the block from a site where the school system invited the media to watch a common stop in practice. According to police records, Shani Edmonds was charged last Thursday with assault and second-degree trespassing. Both are misdemeanor charges, and Edmonds

was released under a total of $3,000 bond. The incident happened on a bus headed home from Reedy Creek Elementary School. Witnesses say a woman entered the bus at a stop and began yelling and pushing the 57-yearold female driver. Those witnesses said they say punching, scratching and hair-pulling. “The bus started rocking back and forth, back and forth,” one neighbor said. “This is crazy. You’re beating up on an older lady ... You should have seen the scratches on her neck.”

Jazz band’s trailer stolen cables, were all stolen when the trailer the group stores the items in disappeared sometime over the BURLINGTON – When Aug. 22-23 weekend. the Alamance Jazz Band At the time of its disperforms in the future, appearance, the white, the musicians are hoping unmarked, single-axle, to have their music on the closed-in trailer was colorful trademark stands parked at Colony Tire on that distinguish them S. Church Street, which from other bands. is where the band stores The stands along with it, said trumpet player microphones, lights, Tom Manning, who is the speakers, amplifiers and group’s treasurer. BY ROSELEE PAPANDREA MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE REGIONAL NEWS

“The trailer disappeared from the lot where we’ve kept it,” he said. “Sometime during that weekend, somebody pulled up and took it away.” The theft was reported to the Burlington Police Department. Manning estimates the loss at about $10,000, although he thinks it will cost the group much more to replace the items.

He’s hoping that the music stands, which are clearly marked with the group’s name and logo, will be returned along with the other items. The trailer, which is a Wells Cargo, doesn’t have the band’s logo on it, but it did have a license tag with the No. B79136. The theft occurred just a couple of weeks before the 18-member band will begin its fall schedule.

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Hundreds of glittery, gemstone-studded suits belonging to the late New Orleans rhythm and blues musician Ernie “K-Doe” Kador and his wife Antoinette are going up for sale. The suits in a rainbow of colors, accented with braids and sequins, start-

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Aaron Heideman (left), from Grants Pass, Ore., listens to how the recession has affected Ed Therrien, homeless for three years and living in a tent city underneath the Washington Bridge in East Providence, R.I., Aug. 28. Homeless, out of a job, and struggling to get by, Heideman heard about ArtPrize, a competition with a $250,000 grand prize. He hit the road July 1 with what he calls “The Man in a Van Project,” and since then has been collecting stories from people who have been affected by the recession.

‘Man in a van’ collecting stories of recession

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The beat-up 1989 Dodge van carries a sign with a question: “How has the recession affected you?” Along the side, a request: “Tell me your story.” Scrawled in marker across the orange paint are hard-luck tales: “My grandma lost her house and my dad is working less hours,” signed Peoria, AZ. “I lost my job, my home, my car & was homeless for 6 months. This was the first time in 27 yrs I was out of work,” signed Sue W. The man behind the wheel is Aaron Heideman, 29, an artist from Grants Pass, Ore., who

in the past year lost his job at a paint store and began sleeping in the van. He hit the road July 1 with what he calls “The Man in a Van Project,” angling for a $250,000 prize at an art fair. “I just want to give people a voice,” he said during a stop in Rhode Island, the 20th state he stopped in during what he calls a nationwide conceptual art piece. His media, as he describes it: a 50yard roll of Tyvek, a Dodge van, and a homeless man (himself). His final destination is Grand Rapids, Mich., home of ArtPrize, where he plans to display his project in September and October.

During Heideman’s stops, he unscrolls several feet of the roll, lays it in front of the van with a couple of Sharpie markers, and encourages passers-by to pause for a minute and add their thoughts. “I lost my job 10 month ago, and I’m still unemployed. I don’t have family here and I need help,” signed Denis Chavez. “My parents are always fighting about money,” wrote Melissa Curry, 17, of Johnston, R.I. Heideman estimates thousands of people have written messages on the banner and van. “I like the fact that this is a way

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ed being sold Saturday. The couple’s daughter, Betty Fox, says the suits, Antoinette’s gowns, and “Ernie K-Doe For Mayor” T-shirts are reasonably priced for fans of the colorful New Orleans personality. Ernie K-Doe had proclaimed himself “The Emperor of the Universe” and wore outlandish capes and suits in the years before he died in 2001. His wife Antoinette, who died Feb. 24 on Mardi Gras day, launched New Orleans’ famous Motherin-Law Lounge in 1996. It was heavily damaged by hurricane Katrina in 2005.

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Monday – Holiday Tuesday – Breakfast: Sausage biscuit or cereal and toast, juice or milk. Lunch: Hamburger/cheeseburger or chicken quesadilla; choice of two: baked beans, tossed salad, watermelon bites, milk. Wednesday – Breakfast: French toast or cereal and toast, juice or milk. Lunch: Beef nuggets or peanut butter and jelly; choice of two: tossed salad, green beans, sweet potato souffle, fruit cup, roll, milk. Thursday – Breakfast: Honey bun or cereal and toast, juice or milk. Lunch: Hot dog or beefy nachos; choice of two: tossed salad, mashed potatoes, sweet yellow corn, fruit cocktail, milk. Friday – Breakfast: Chicken biscuit or cereal and toast, juice or milk. Lunch: Pizza dippers with marinara or peanut butter and jelly; choice of two: tossed salad, carrot and celery sticks with dip, baked apples, raisins, milk.

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Tuesday – Breakfast: Egg and cheese biscuit or poptarts or cereal and toast, juice or milk. Lunch: Taco or chicken pie or chef salad; choice of two: green beans, sweet potato souffle, french fries, pineapple tidbits, roll, milk. Wednesday – Breakfast: Ham biscuit or yogurt with Grahams or cereal and toast, juice or milk. Lunch: Beef nuggets or pizza dippers with marinara or turkey, ham and cheese deli sub; choice of two: mashed potatoes, broccoli and cheese, fruit cup, roll, milk. Thursday – Breakfast: Bacon, egg and cheese biscuit or honey bun or cereal and toast, juice or milk. Lunch: Corndog or taco salad or chef salad; choice of two: sweet yellow corn, green peas, french fries, cantaloupe chunks, milk. Friday – Breakfast: Chicken biscuit or yogurt with Grahams or cereal and toast, juice or milk. Lunch: Chicken nuggets or cheese or pepperoni pizza or turkey, ham and cheese deli sub; choice of two: tossed salad, baked potato, strawberries, roll, milk.

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Monday – Holiday Tuesday – Breakfast: Goody bun or cereal and toast, assorted fruit, juice, milk. Lunch: Hot dog with slaw and chili or oven baked chicken with roll or hoagie sandwich or chef salad meal with crackers or peanut butter and jelly sandwich: choice of two: garden salad, vegetarian beans, steamed broccoli, boxed raisins, strawberry fruit pop, fruit, milk. Wednesday – Breakfast: Breakfast bagel or cereal and toast, assorted fruit, juice, milk. Lunch: Chicken nuggets with roll or beans and franks with buttered Texas toast or soft chicken taco or chef salad meal with crackers or peanut butter and jelly sandwich: choice of two: garden salad, baby potatoes, green beans, pears, fruit, boxed raisins, milk. Thursday – Breakfast: Cinnamon bun or cereal and toast, assorted fruit, juice, milk. Lunch: Nachos or lasagna with roll or rib-b-que or chef salad meal with crackers or peanut butter and jelly sandwich: choice of two: garden salad, lima beans and corn, onion rings, baked apples, cherry crisp fruit, boxed raisins, milk. Friday – Breakfast: Sausage biscuit or cereal and toast, assorted fruit, juice, milk. Lunch: Chicken fillet or chicken tetrazzini or grilled cheese or chef salad meal with crackers or peanut butter and jelly sandwich: choice of two: garden salad, squash casserole, corn, fruit mix, fruit, boxed raisins, milk.

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Monday – Holiday Tuesday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or chicken biscuit or sausage biscuit or sausage griddlecake or cereal or poptart or muffin, fresh fruit, juice, milk. Lunch: hot dog with chili or BBQ sandwich; choice of two: cole slaw, broccoli with cheese, potato wedges, sliced peaches, milk. Wednesday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or chicken biscuit or sausage biscuit or sausage griddlecake or cereal or poptart or muffin, fresh fruit, juice, milk. Lunch: Spaghetti with whole wheat breadsticks or chicken fillet sandwich with lettuce, tomato and pickles; choice of two: tossed salad, green peas, pineapple tidbits, milk. Thursday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or chicken biscuit or sausage biscuit or sausage griddlecake or cereal or poptart or muffin, fresh fruit, juice, milk. Lunch: Pizza or beef taco with shredded lettuce and tomato; choice of two: buttered corn, pinto beans, applesauce, milk. Friday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or chicken biscuit or sausage biscuit or sausage griddlecake or cereal or poptart or muffin, fresh fruit, juice, milk. Lunch: Macaroni and cheese or corn dog nuggets; choice of two: green beans, candied yams, fruited gelatin, milk.

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Monday – Holiday Tuesday – Breakfast: Cereal with Graham crackers, fruit juice, milk. Lunch: Chicken nuggets or yogurt with fresh fruit; choice of two: baked beans, blueberry cobbler, creamed potatoes, fresh fruit, milk. Wednesday – Breakfast: Cinnamon-raisin bagels, fruit juice, milk. Lunch: Pizza or chef salad; choice of two: carrot sticks with ranch dressing, celery sticks, chilled applesauce, fresh fruit, milk. Thursday – Breakfast: Pancake on a stick, fruit juice, milk. Lunch: Cheeseburger or chef salad; choice of two: potato wedges, green beans, pineapple, fresh fruit, milk. Friday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit juice, milk. Lunch: Hot dog or chef salad; choice of two: baked potato half, sherbet, green peas, fresh fruit, milk.

The Dorothea Lange photo “Migrant Mother” is shown as Steve Shaw, museum technician, helps install a photography exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Art on Aug. 21 in Detroit.

Detroit museum shows off rare, early photographs DETROIT (AP) – Sir John Herschel made important contributions to the nascent field of photography more than a century and a half ago, inventing a chemical process that allowed an image to be fixed onto photosensitive paper. So it’s fitting that the first work attendees will see at a new photo exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts is an 1867 portrait of the British scientist. “People still feel that because a photograph’s made with a machine, a camera, it’s not like painting, it’s not like sculpture,” said museum associate curator Nancy Barr, who put together the exhibition. “It started out on an unsure footing. But people like (Julia Mar-

‘People still feel that because a photograph’s made with a machine, it’s not like painting, it’s not like sculpture.’ Nancy Barr Associate curator garet) Cameron pushed for it to be an art, and other people did as well.” It was Cameron who took the famous Herschel portrait that

kicks off the exhibit in Detroit that opened Wednesday. She was a friend of the astronomer and chemist and requested he pose with his hair freshly washed but uncombed and him staring off-camera. She hoped to create a slightly unruly look that played up Herschel’s intellectual genius. Cameron also used a long exposure time and left the lens out of focus to produce a soft, hazy effect. “(Photography) was kind of an upper-class hobby for some,” Barr said. “But (Cameron) took it very seriously. She got involved in exhibitions. She sold her work. She really felt photography was a new art form.”

Dolly Parton sings as Smokies celebrate 75th year a song,” GATLINBURG, Tenn. sang Par(AP) – Homegrown suton, her perstar Dolly Parton voice rissang “My Mountain, My ing with Home” as leaders redediemotion cated the Great Smoky amid the Mountains National Park surroundon its 75th anniversary in Parton ing forest a ceremony Wednesday. “These are my moun- as some 2,000 people gathtains, my valleys. These ered at America’s mostare my rivers flowing like visited park.

Park supporters, lawmakers and others applauded Parton atop Newfound Gap on the Tennessee-North Carolina line as guests, including elderly former residents, recalled fond memories and great pride about the park’s 1934 founding. “I have always been

an ambassador for the Smoky Mountains because I tell everybody how beautiful these mountains are,” Parton said. “And no matter where I go, if you say something about the Smoky Mountains, even if the people have not been here, they just smile.”

18 months to 5 years and children preschool and older with special physical and learning challenges will be held at High Point Friends Meeting, 800 Quaker Lane. Four-week sessions will be held on Tuesdays Sept. 15-Oct. 6 and Nov. 3-24. Morning and evening classes are available. Classes are taught by Linda Selleck, minister of music at High Point Friends. Cost for each four-week session is $15 per child, with family rates available. 884-1359

Lake Park. Five awards of $100 each will be given. Exhibit space is 15 feet along the front and 10 feet deep. Registration fee is $65, and deadline for entries is Monday. Applications are online at www. highpointarts.org/DIP.asp. For information call Travis Compton at 889-2787, ext. 26, or send e-mail to rtcompton@highpointarts. org.

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HIGH POINT COMMUNITY Theatre will stage three productions for its 2009-2010 season: • “Seussical, the Musical – 7: 30 p.m. Nov. 19, 20, 21 and 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at the High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave.; • “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” – 7:30 p.m. March 11-13 and 18-20 in the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church sanctuary, 1225 Chestnut Drive; • “Nunsense” – 7:30 p.m. May 13-15 and 2 p.m. May 16 at the High Point Theatre. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, $8 for children 12 and younger, and they are available at the High Point Theatre box office (noon-5 p.m. weekdays, 887-3001). Season subscriptions are available by calling 882-2542

Auditions HIGH POINT COMMUNITY Theatre holds auditions for its production of “Seussical” at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 and 28 at its offices, Suite 322, 305 N. Main St. Park and enter at the rear of the building. Those younger than 14 will

be taught a short song. Those 14 and older should prepare a short song and bring sheet music in the proper key; an accompanist will be provided. A dance combination will be taught. A pre-audition workshop will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at the same location. At the workshop those who plan to audition will learn more about the audition, rehearsal and performance and will be able to go over the audition selection with the musical director and accompanist. Production times and dates are at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19-21, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 20 and 2 p.m. Nov. 22. For more information, call 882-2542. GREENSBORO PLAYWRIGHTS’ FORUM holds auditions for “Stage Fright,” an evening of short horror plays, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. Parts are for actors age 18 and older, regardless of experience. Actors will be asked to read from the script. Performances will be given Oct. 29-Nov. 1. 335-6426

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CAPITAL CULTURE: The scoop on Bo, the nation’s first dog

ASHINGTON (AP) – He has torn through magazines and stray socks, even sunk his teeth into the president’s gym shoes. Charm school taught him to sit, heel and shake a paw on command. He spent his first summer vacation on breezy Martha’s Vineyard. That’s just a scoop of the poop on Bo’s first few months as First Dog of the United States. Most of his dog days begin with early morning walks on the grounds with Michelle Obama and end with a nighttime jaunt with President Barack Obama, the couple juggling their four-legged family member in shifts the way the first lady says they once handled daughters Malia and Sasha. In between, 10-month-old Bo has playtime with the girls, meals, puppy mischief – and lots of just lying around. Obama says walks with the family’s Portuguese water dog are a highlight of his pressure-packed days. It’s perhaps a sign of just how high-stress they are that the president even gets sentimental about the less pleasant duties of dog ownership. “I’m the guy with the night shift,” he told one television interviewer. “We go out and we’re walking and I’m picking up poop and in the background is the beautifully lit White House. It’s quite a moment.” Obama’s daughters had asked for a dog but were told to wait until after the presidential campaign. On election night, he told them they had “earned the new puppy that’s coming with us to the White House.” Immediately, it seemed everyone, everywhere, wanted information – and had an opinion. What kind of dog? When would it arrive? Would it be a shelter dog or a purebred? Would there be a message for society in the pick? White House aides reported that the press office phones yielded far more calls breathlessly asking dog questions

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In this March 15 photo provided by the White House, President Barack Obama welcomes the family’s new puppy, Bo.

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than about any other, weightier topic of the new presidency. Visiting Europe in early April, Obama even got a question about the dog at a forum he held in Strasbourg, France. The Obamas quickly narrowed the range of canine choices to a Labradoodle or Portuguese Water Dog, two breeds unlikely to aggravate Malia’s allergies. Obama had said he preferred to get a dog from a shelter – a mutt, essentially – but ended up disappointing animal advocates by choosing a breed rarely found in such places. Finally, the furry black pup, splashed with white on his chest and front paws, made his debut a few days after Obama returned from the Europe trip. Bo came to the family by way of the late Sen.

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Photo shows the official portrait of the Obama family dog “Bo”, a Portuguese water dog, on the South Lawn of the White House. The White House is inviting Internet users to download and print out the baseball card of the first family’s dog, Bo Obama. The card says you can call him the “first dog of the United States.” Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., and his wife, Vicki, who own three of the breed. Other than sheer excitement over Bo and increased awareness of Portuguese Water Dogs, it’s hard to say what his selection has meant for his kind. These dogs generally come from breeders and are not easily found in stores or shelters.

That means there are no sales or adoption figures. In just these nearly five months, though, Bo has become one of the most popular dogs around. He won a Teen Choice Award for celebrity pet, besting Adam Sandler’s bulldog Matzo Ball and Ashton Kutcher’s Chihuahua Vida Blue, among other candidates.

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