January 2, 2010

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The Year in Sports HIGHS, LOWS IN LOCAL SPORTS The Herald’s sports team wraps up its review of the top sports stories of 2009 with a look at coaching changes and bigtime soccer scorers. Full story, Page 1B

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One killed in wreck

Three arrested in murder attempt By GORDON ANDERSON anderson@sanfordherald.com

STATEWIDE SMOKING BAN ‘A HUGE STEP’ TO SOME Many experts commend North Carolina’s new limits on indoor smoking, since such regulations have lagged behind those in much of the country Page 7A

NATION

LIMBAUGH: HEART TESTS SHOW NOTHING WRONG

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One person was killed around 3 p.m. Friday when a car traveling in the northbound lane of Horner Boulevard near its intersection with Wicker Street sideswiped another car, then traveled into the southbound lane and collided with an oncoming car. The driver of the black sedan (left) was at fault in the wreck and died from his injuries at Central Carolina Hospital. A mother and daughter in the southbound car were also transported to CCH, and their conditions were unknown as of press time. A dog was also injured.

Talk radio show host Rush Limbaugh said Friday that tests show nothing wrong with his heart after chest pains hospitalized him earlier this week Page 8A

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A REAL HERO LEADS ROSE BOWL PARADE

Onlookers stood and cheered as Capt. Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger III led the Rose Parade on Friday Page 9A

TERRORISM OBAMA TO REVIEW ALL ASPECTS OF INTEL President Barack Obama is reviewing reports from homeland security officials as his administration tries to determine what U.S. policy and personnel failures preceded the attempted Detroit jetliner bombing Page 8A

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Vol. 80, No. 2 Serving Lee, Chatham, Harnett and Moore counties in the heart of North Carolina

SANFORD — Lee County sheriff’s deputies have arrested three men in connection with a Wednesday breaking and entering case in which the suspects allegedly attempted to run over a man with their vehicle. The incident happened around 2 p.m. Wednesday at the home Brown of Lynn Thomas Gunter, 4209 Red Drive. A neighbor was reportedly checking on the Tyner home after hearing an alarm sounding and saw two males exiting the home with property. The suspects got into a small silver vehicle, deputies said, and then struck the neighbor with the

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HOBBIES

WEATHER

Quilting and knitting expo coming to civic center

Once-in-a-generation cold snap forecasted throughout the state

From staff reports

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SANFORD — The Quilting and Fiber Art Marketplace, featuring 38 shops under one roof that will interest any quilter, knitter or fiber craftsperson, is coming to Sanford next weekend. The show is organized by The Quilter’s Gallery, which is owned by Cindy Page and Patti Cline, sisters that operated their quilt shop in Charlotte for over 25 years. The purpose of the show is to help small needlework shops work together to promote business. The Page sisters chose Sanford as their location because of the easy access from nearby metropolitan areas.

The Quilting and Fiber Art Marketplace will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. January 8 and 9 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Admission is $4.

Shoppers will find fabric, both cottons and woolens, as well as quilting supplies at the QFAM. Many dealers stock traditional quilting designs, but exotic Asian and African fabrics will also be available. Several dealers with sewing machines, embroidery machines and long arm quilting machines will be there as well. Knitters will find yarns and

RALEIGH (AP) — Forecasters say the coldest stretch of weather in years if not decades could be heading for North TODAY Carolina. While temperatures won’t be falling to record lows, the National Weather Service says the SUNDAY duration of the cold weather is unusual. Highs could struggle to get above freezing for the next week in More Weather, Page 10A areas from Raleigh west. Forecasters say there are some indications the

High: 37 Low: 19

High: 38 Low: 19

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HAPPENING TODAY

OBITUARIES

INDEX

n Central Fire Station at 512 Hawkins Ave. will check car seats between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Appointments are required. Contact Krista at 775-8310 by 5 p.m. Wednesday to schedule an appointment for the following Saturday.

Sanford: Thelma Stone, 83 Cameron: Jason Smith, 27 Robbins: Lucy Lambert, 72; James Maness, 60; Willie Vest, 64 Winston-Salem: Robert Rector, 75

Abby, Graham, Bridge, Sudoku............................. 5B Classifieds ....................... 7B Comics, Crosswords.......... 6B Community calendar .......... 2A Horoscope ........................ 5B Obituaries......................... 5A Opinion ............................ 4A Scoreboard ....................... 4B

CALENDAR, PAGE 2A

FULL OBITUARIES, PAGE 5A

D.G. MARTIN More than half the eulogies given after Lincoln’s death compared him to Moses.

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GOOD MORNING Corrections The Herald is committed to accuracy and factual reporting. To report an error or request a clarification, e-mail Editor Billy Liggett at bliggett@sanfordherald.com or Community Editor Jonathan Owens at owens@sanfordherald.com or call (919) 718-1226.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR SATURDAY n Central Fire Station at 512 Hawkins Ave. will check car seats between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Appointments are required. Contact Krista at 775-8310 by 5 p.m. Wednesday to schedule an appointment for the following Saturday. n The Hearts and Hands ECA Quilt Guild will hold it’s regular sew day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the McSwain Agricultural Center, 2420 Tramway Road, Sanford.

On the Agenda Rundown of local meetings in the area:

SUNDAY n The Executive Board of the Horton High Alumni Association will meet at 3 p.m. at Horton Middle School, Suite 813, in Pittsboro.

MONDAY n The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet at 3 p.m. at the Lee County Government Center in Sanford. n The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. at the Agriculture Building Auditorium, 45 South St., Pittsboro. n The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. at the County Administration Building in Lillington. n The Harnett County Board of Elections’ will meet at 7 p.m. at Western Harnett High School, Old Gymnasium to obtain public comment on the proposed relocation of polling places.

TUESDAY n The Harnett County Board of Elections’ will meet at 7 p.m. at the Commons Area of the Governmental Complex in Lillington to obtain public comment on the proposed relocation of polling places.

Birthdays LOCAL: Best wishes are extended to everyone celebrating a birthday today, especially Ralph Watson, Miyoshi LySandra Thomas, Tori Amber Thomas, Brisa Giselle Rubio, Shelia Anderson, Cynthia Re’nae Griffin, Baylee Lynn Fox, Glinda Riggsbee, Melissa McDowell, Jessica Lane Oldham, Sydney Elizabeth Ross, Linda Kauffman, A.J. Perry, Bernie Viole, Mildred Lewis, Trudy Gill Cotten and Frank Spruell Jr. CELEBRITIES: Country musician Harold Bradley is 84. Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert is 68. TV host Jack Hanna is 63. Actress Wendy Phillips is 58. Actress Gabrielle Carteris is 49. Retired All-Star pitcher David Cone is 47. Actress Tia Carrere is 43. Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. is 42. Model Christy Turlington is 41. Actor Taye Diggs is 39. Rock musician Scott Underwood (Train) is 39. Actor Dax Shepard is 35. Country musician Chris Hartman is 32.

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SUNDAY n The town of Pittsboro hosts its monthly First Sunday downtown. Retailers will set up shop along Hillsboro Street from noon to 4 p.m.

TUESDAY n Treasure Hunters Roadshow, a traveling group of experts who make stops in towns around the nation looking for valuable items, will stop in Sanford from Jan. 5-9 at the Holiday Inn Express, 2110 Dalrymple St. The event is open to the community and people can bring an unlimited number of items. n Voice classes will be taught by Marie Vanderbeck beginning at 10:15 a.m. at the Eastern Chatham Senior Center in Pittsboro. Bring your voice, a smile and a bottle of water. For more information, contact Lindsay Hickling at 542-4512. n Temple Theatre will hold auditions for the Winter Conservatory of “Romeo and Juliet.” Appointments available between 4:30 and 8 p.m. for upper middle and high school ages only. To schedule an audition, call Kelly Wright at (919) 774-4512 ext. 221.

WEDNESDAY n American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at Central Carolina Hospital, 1135 Carthage St. To schedule an appointment, contact Margaret Minuth at (919) 774-2194. n Treasure Hunters Roadshow will stop in Sanford from Jan. 5-9 at the Holiday Inn Express, 2110 Dalrymple St. The event is open to the community and people can bring an unlimited number of items. n Preschool story time at the Harnett County Public Library in Lillington begins at 11 a.m. Story times are created especially for children 3-5 years of age. They typically last between 45 minutes to one hour and include stories, flannel boards, finger plays, puppets and songs, as well as other developmentally appropriate activities. n Temple Theatre will hold auditions for the Winter Conservatory of “Romeo and Juliet.” Appointments available between 4:30 and 8 p.m. for upper middle and high school ages only. To schedule an audition, call Kelly Wright at (919) 774-4512 ext. 221.

THURSDAY n The Grief Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. at the Enrichment Center. n American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at CCCC, 1105 Kelly Drive, in the gym. To schedule an appointment, contact Mike Neal at (919) 718-7337.

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President Matt Jackson welcome the membership to the Kiwanis Club of Lee County’s annual Christmas Party, held at the home of Kenny and Gwyn Maples, on Dec. 15. Also pictured (from left) are Kay Patterson, Eric Vernon, Jackson, Cleo Blue, Jan Brooks and in the background is Robert Gray.

If you have a calendar item you would like to add or if you have a feature story idea, contact The Herald by e-mail at news@sanfordherald.com or by phone at (919) 718-1225. n Treasure Hunters Roadshow will stop in Sanford from Jan. 5-9 at the Holiday Inn Express, 2110 Dalrymple St. The event is open to the community and people can bring an unlimited number of items. n Toddler story time begins at 10 a.m. to the Harnett County Public Library in Lillington. Toddler story times are created especially for children ages 18 months to 2 years of age. Toddler time typically lasts about 30 minutes and includes simple stories, flannel boards, finger plays, puppets, and songs as well as other activities with a toddler’s short attention span and need for movement in mind. n Temple Theatre will hold auditions for the Winter Conservatory of “Romeo and Juliet.” Appointments available between 4:30 and 8 p.m. for upper middle and high school ages only. To schedule an audition, call Kelly Wright at (919) 774-4512 ext. 221.

JAN. 8 n A Quilting and Fiber Art Marketplace will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford. The marketplace will showcase more than 30 of Eastern North Carolina’s best quilt, fiber and mixed media shops under one roof. For more information, visit www.quiltersgallery. net. n American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 2:30 to 7 p.m. at Cameron Grove AME Zion Church, 309 Vernon St., Broadway. To schedule an appointment, contact Annie McIver at (919) 775-1424. n Treasure Hunters Roadshow will stop

Today is Saturday, Jan. 2, the 2nd day of 2010. There are 363 days left in the year. This day in history: On Jan. 2, 1960, Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts launched his successful bid for the presidency as he announced his intention to enter the New Hampshire Democratic primary. In 1492, Muhammad XII, the sultan of Granada, the last Arab stronghold in Spain, surrendered to Spanish forces. In 1788, Georgia became the fourth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. In 1900, Secretary of State John Hay announced the “Open Door Policy” to facilitate trade with China. In 1929, the United States and Canada reached agreement on joint action to preserve Niagara Falls. In 1935, Bruno Hauptmann went on trial in Flemington, N.J., on charges of kidnapping and murdering the 20-month-old son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh. (Hauptmann was found guilty, and executed.) In 1942, the Philippine capital of Manila was captured by Japanese forces during World War II. In 1959, the Soviet Union launched its space probe Luna 1, the first manmade object to fly past the moon, its apparent intended target. In 1965, the New York Jets signed Alabama quarterback Joe Namath to a contract reportedly worth $427,000. In 1974, President Richard M. Nixon signed legislation requiring states to limit highway speeds to 55 miles an hour.

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JAN. 9 n The Country Comedy Tour will make its way through Sanford at Temple Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. The tour — starring Matt “Cisco Kid” Mitchell and M.G Gaskin — has been seen on NBC, FOX, MTV, “The Tonight Show,” Turner South and CMT. For more information, visit www.countrycomedytour.com, and for tickets, go to templeshows.com. n “Kick Off to a Healthy New Year” will be held at the American Tobacco Trail near New Hill from 1 to 4 p.m. Wake County Parks and Rex UNC Health Care have teamed up to provide heart-healthy activities to get the New Year started off right. Enjoy free health risk assessment screenings and guided nature hikes. n Treasure Hunters Roadshow will stop in Sanford from Jan. 5-9 at the Holiday Inn Express, 2110 Dalrymple St. The event is open to the community and people can bring an unlimited number of items. n Central Fire State at 512 Hawkins Ave. will check car seats between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Appointments are required. Contact Krista at 775-8310 by 5 p.m. Wednesday to schedule an appointment for the following Saturday. n Power Pro Wrestling at Kendale Entertainment Center (2737 Industrial Drive) begins at 6:30 p.m. with bell time at 8 p.m. Visit awapowerprowrestling.com for more information.

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Stand-up comedy show coming to Temple Theatre

SANFORD — In an effort to increase its repertoire of quality entertainment, Temple Theatre has scheduled its first ever standup comedy show. On Jan. 9, Temple Theatre will host the Country Comedy Tour. This is a clean comedy show for the whole family. The featured comedians for the show are MG Gaskin and Matt Mitchell, AKA ‘Casio Kid.’ Country Comedy Tour has made seven appearances on the Tonight Show and has been seen on Fox, MTV, CMT and the Rick and Bubba Show. Temple Theatre is expecting this show to sell out. Tickets are $15 and the show starts at 8 p.m. Seating is general admission. For tickets or to learn more about this comedy show, please visit the Temple Theatre website at www. templeshows.com or call (919) 774-4155. — From staff reports

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Southern Lee Booster Club’s fundraiser raises $3K

SANFORD — The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have partnered with the Southern Lee Booster Club to raise $2,919 at its recent two-anda-half hour long Flapjack Fundraiser. All proceeds raised will help the high school baseball team attend a tournament in Tennessee over Spring Break. “At almost $3,000 in such a short amount of time, this is one of our most successful breakfasts,” said Michael Olander, President and CEO of Apple Gold Group. “Volunteers from the Southern Lee Booster Club were outstanding, and we look forward to helping them reach their financial goal and get the team to Tennessee.”

The Southern Lee Booster Club Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted by the Applebee’s Restaurant located at 1325 Plaza Blvd., in Sanford, on Dec. 19. Over 315 people purchased tickets for $7 to attend the event. Breakfast included a short stack of pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice and milk. — from staff reports

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Chatham trees accepted at office PITTSBORO (MCT) — After the holidays, Chatham County residents can dispose of non-artificial Christmas trees at the Waste Management Office west of Pittsboro up to Jan. 15. The trees are not accepted at the Collection Centers, only at the main Waste Management facility. “At no cost, we are accepting non-artificial Christmas trees from county residents, such as cut or potted trees. However, it is important for residents to remove all decorations first, including lights, tinsel, ornaments and stands,” said Bob Holden, director of Chatham County Waste Management. If the tree was potted or balled in burlap, Holden instructs residents to remove the pot or burlap as well. “In other words, remove anything that wasn’t there when the tree was in the forest.” The free Christmas tree disposal program is intended to serve individual residents. Other users, such as businesses, must pay the standard fee to dispose of waste. Holden added that his office “recommends that residents in Siler City, Pittsboro and Cary use the towns’ curbside pickup of Christmas trees, rather than using the Chatham County program.” The Waste Management Office will be open to receive decoration-free trees from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 28-31, Jan. 4-8, and Jan. 11-15. The office is located at 720 County Landfill Road (six miles west of Pittsboro off US 64). — The Durham Herald-Sun

Three charged in multiple break-ins By GORDON ANDERSON anderson@sanfordherald.com

LILLINGTON — Harnett County sheriff’s deputies have arrested three people in connection with 35 separate breaking and entering cases. Erwin Antoino Rios, 16, of Fayetteville, Kevin Joseph Bell, 20, of Cameron and Dustin Lee Burke, 25, of Sanford have been charged mul-

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tiple counts of breaking and entering, breaking and entering a motor vehicle, larceny, and larceny of a firearm.

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Investigators recovered approximately $47,820 worth of stolen property linked to cases in Sanford, Cameron,

Broadway, Bunnlevel, Fayetteville, and Cumberland County. Out of the 72 total warrants, there were 125 felony charges and 74 misdemeanor charges. Rios was placed in the Harnett County Jail under $350,00.00 secured bond. Burke was jailed on $360,000 secured bond. Bell was released from custody after posting bond.

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Systems files appeal on new Hoke hospital FAYETTEVILLE (MCT) — Two competing hospital systems have asked the state to stop the other from building a new hospital in or near Hoke County. Cape Fear Valley Health System, out of Fayetteville, and FirstHealth of the Carolinas, out of Pinehurst, each filed legal appeals saying the state was wrong in its recent decision to allow both companies to build hospitals within 10 miles of each other. Before the state’s surprise decision, which was made in November, the two health systems assumed they were competing for permission to build a single hospital in the rapidly growing area. Now, both health systems say having two hospitals competing so close to each other will duplicate services. FirstHealth of the Carolinas filed its appeal with the state Dec. 22, saying Cape Fear Valley’s proposed $79 million, 41-bed facility in western Cumberland County near the Hoke County line would provide the same or similar services as FirstHealth’s proposed

eight-bed facility in Raeford. FirstHealth officials said the decision to appeal was largely a preemptive measure — the health system had learned earlier that Cape Fear Valley planned to appeal the state’s decision. Cape Fear Valley filed its own appeal Monday saying FirstHealth’s proposed hospital could not meet the needs of Hoke residents. Mike Nagowski, chief executive officer of Cape Fear Valley, called FirstHealth’s proposed $30 million to $35 million hospital “a way station with a helicopter” where patients would be shipped to other hospitals for some treatments. “We don’t think it’s the right solution,” Nagowski said Monday. “It’s an eight-bed hospital that ignores women. Congress is about to pass a multi-trillion dollar health care bill, and they’re going to build a hospital that costs $4 million per bed to build? It doesn’t make any sense long-term.” In the 15-page appeal, Cape Fear Valley officials blasted FirstHealth’s

original application for the hospital, saying it was based on incorrect or bloated information, such as the number of Hoke residents who traveled to Moore County for health care, the number of patients who stayed at the Pinehurst hospital and the number of projected outpatient surgical procedures. In a statement released Monday afternoon, Gretchen Kelly, a spokeswoman for FirstHealth, defended the proposed hospital, saying the state did not find the information erroneous. In addition, she said, the health system would consider adding more beds to the proposed hospital as the state approved them. “We have the financial resources to grow as

population, utilization and regulatory guidelines permit,” she said. Kelly also said that FirstHealth officials were disappointed in Cape Fear Valley’s decision to appeal the project “and delay the provision of needed services to Hoke County.” “In fact,” the statement continued, “if Cape Fear would withdraw its appeal and proceed with their project, we would do the same.” The appeals cost each health system $50,000 and likely will delay the building of either hospital — both of which were initially scheduled to have completed construction by 2012, when tens of thousands of people are expected to flood into the region for BRAC.

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has been issued for the mountains. Once the temperature dips below freezing Friday evening, forecasters say it might not get above 32 degrees again until Tuesday or Wednesday. The weather service says check pipes and bring pets inside.

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Editorial Board: Bill Horner III, Publisher • Billy Liggett, Editor • R.V. Hight, Special Projects Editor

Glad to see more growth on west side of town The View Issue: The recent spurt in growth on the west side of Sanford, namely on Spring Lane

The stance: While BRAC is causing growth to the south, it’s great to see more businesses near the heart of town

Don’t get us wrong, we love to see the business growth in the south side of Sanford. The Walmart SuperCenter (we think we can safely drop the word “new” from it now) continues to attract new businesses near the N.C. 87 and U.S. 421 split, and there’s talk of more on the way in terms of both business and residential. And if the U.S. 421 Bypass does see completion by 2012, we expect businesses to pop up near its meeting point with the highway that leads to Fort Bragg and Fayetteville. With all of this excitement, however, it’s easy to forget the

city’s heart — downtown — and the important businesses along the U.S. 1 corridor. That’s why the news was good this week that Spring Lane Galleria, which has housed Lowe’s Foods and OfficeMax for years, is seeing new life with many of its empty buildings finding residents. Since November, the strip of brick facade has seen a new YMCA Wellness Center and a new Mexican food restaurant, and coming soon is another dollar store. Baby steps, yes, but there’s new life in West Sanford. It was a strong ending to

2009 for the area, which also saw Elizabeth’s Pizza shut down its old location adjacent to Belk and open up in a new stand-alone building still within the Riverbirch Shopping Center. That same center saw Goody’s close its doors early in the year, and it’s almost disheartening sometimes to see the lack of cars in the shopping center’s parking lot. There are still solid local businesses and chains operating in the area, but the sour economy hasn’t helped. Add to that the handful of new restaurants and businesses along U.S. 1 near Tramway and

the potential for something big where the bypass will meet U.S. 1 and beyond, and it’s promising that the city’s south side won’t be the only area for growth. We’re not asking for strip malls at all corners of the county or anything resembling the insane growth along U.S. 64 in Apex. But it’s good for the city to have business growth spread out rather than cluster in one area. We’re in a new decade, and after a rough one economically speaking, it’s nice to have some good news. We hope for more of it throughout the “teens.”

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hen you get to the top, pull out your Bible and read the last chapter of Deuteronomy.” Dr. Bill Bradford gave that advice when he learned I was going to extend my visit to the Holy Land to visit Mount Nebo in present day Jordan. At this place Moses looked down across the Jordan River and into the “promised land.” Here God told him, “I have caused thee to see it with thine eyes, but thou shalt not go over thither.” The view from Nebo, over the Jordan River, across the plains to Jericho, and beyond to the outskirts of Jerusalem, was worth the trip. The last chapter of Deuteronomy tells us that Moses died here and then says “And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face.” Ironically, a new book by Bruce Feiler, the best-selling author of “Walking the Bible,” suggests that Moses is also America’s prophet. Feiler’s new book, “America’s Prophet: Moses and the American Story,” chronicles how Moses has left his footprints at every stage of American history. A few examples: Columbus in September 1492, after experiencing high seas on his voyage of discovery, wrote “The rising of the sea was very favorable to me, as it happened formerly to Moses when he led the Jews from Egypt.” William Bradford, leader of the Pilgrims, described their mission in the New World to be like that of “Moses and the Israelites when they went out of Egypt.” The words on the Liberty Bell come from Leviticus (Third book of Moses) 25:10, “Proclaim Liberty thro’ all the Land to all the Inhabitants Thereof.” In August, 1776, a committee composed of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and two others, recommended that the new seal of the United States feature the scene of Moses extending his hand over the divided waters of the Red Sea to cause it to come down on Pharaoh and his army. (By the time the seal was finally adopted, the pyramid took the place of Moses, but that is another story, perhaps for fiction writer Dan Brown to tell.) When George Washington died, memorial services were held for him across the country. Of the 346 surviving texts of orations given at these services, more than two-thirds compare Washington with Moses. Both were fathers of their nations, lawgivers and military leaders who freed their peoples from oppressive rule. ... More than half of the compiled eulogies given after President Lincoln’s death compared Lincoln to Moses. “The Ten Commandments,” both the movie and the debates about displaying the commandments in public places, regularly bring Moses back to the center of American life. Martin Luther King often recalled the struggles of Moses and the Children of Israel.

It’s national survival T he Washington Post’s Dan Balz thinks that “with new priorities, Obama and Democrats can recover in 2010.” Sorry, Dan; it’s about more than priorities. It’s a matter of their worldview. Balz dutifully cites “the size of the problems President Obama inherited” and “the battles he chose to take on during his first year” as mitigating factors that may lead to the public’s understanding and allow Obama an opportunity to hit “the reset button.” Balz says Obama’s advisers believe he can “pivot” in the first few months of 2010 and restore his standing with the American people. Balz offers four “elements” that “might allow that to happen”: refocus on the economy; move Congress offstage; get serious about the deficit and spending; and avoid overloading the circuits. Let’s briefly examine Balz’s analysis — an analysis that is doubtlessly typical for Beltway media elites. First, Obama’s free-falling approval ratings are not a result of problems he inherited. How long are he and his liberal media shills going to milk this “blame Bush” mantra like a bunch of reprobate school kids? Balz is onto something, however, in citing “the battles he chose to take on during his first year.” But he’s wrong that it is a mitigating factor. Let me throw out something that’s a bit counterintuitive. I don’t believe the public has lost faith in Obama over the economy. And the public’s angst is about more than just its losing faith in him. The public is scared to death — not about the ebbs and flows of the economy in the short term, but about the very survival of the country — because of the reckless spending policies Obama is deliberately pursuing and the other “elements” of his destructive agenda to remake America in his image — including going soft on terrorism. What Balz needs to get through his head — and then share with his impervious colleagues — is that Obama didn’t undertake his radical agenda to turn America into a full-blown socialist state because of “the size of the problems (he) inherited.” That was just a convenient excuse. He has been groomed, mentored and polished for this very task since he was a little boy. He is taking out his grudge against America, an America he views as fundamentally unfair, inequitable, imperialistic and exploitive, but as a powerful resource for change — if only he can fundamentally transform it. I might remind Mr. Balz that Obama’s agenda didn’t significantly change with the unfolding of the financial crisis that led to TARP. He has had his sights on a singlepayer health care system for years. He had plans to “spread the wealth around” long before TARP became an acronym. He and his wife were trashing America as arrogant and dismissive long before this economic

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crisis fell into their laps just months before the 2008 election. So, yes, Obama’s standing with the American people is related to “the battles he chose to take on during his first year,” but not in a positive way. Those battles don’t qualify as mitigating factors, Mr. Balz, because they were undertaken not to improve the economy, but to consummate, in substance, a Cold War victory for the communists after they had otherwise been defeated. The fainthearted among us can blanch at the suggestion that Obama is a Marxist — and accuse me of name-calling or incivility — but my intention is not to inflame. It is to communicate the truth in accurate terms to help people understand the magnitude of the threat we face by this assault on our liberties. Obama didn’t impose his Draconian stimulus bill or omnibus spending bills to jump-start the economy. He did it to transfer wealth and establish slush funds for re-election. He didn’t push cap and trade to reduce “global warming,” but to bring America down to size with the “underdeveloped” nations of the world. He didn’t obsessively promote Obamacare to improve the economy, “bend the cost curve” (what a joke!), achieve universal coverage or improve the quality of health care. He did it to amplify the federal government’s power over all aspects of our lives. Mr. Balz, wake up. Obama isn’t even trying to “get serious about the deficit and spending.” That’s a cruel ruse. Look at his projected deficits in the out-years. He is planning on deficits in excess of a trillion dollars from here forward, even after the economy fully recovers. The country cannot sustain this. The public knows it and is outraged and horrified by it. Our children cannot live in freedom if this insane recklessness is not stopped. It’s not about the economy, stupid! It’s about the survival of this great nation.

Today’s Prayer For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. (Hebrews 13:14) PRAYER: Thank You, Father, for our home in Heaven; believing Your Word, we can go on joyfully. Amen.

My son and his girlfriend rented older trailer on a month-to-month lease. They repainted the ceiling that had turned brown, repainted the bathroom and put new blinds in. Then they found a trailer closer to work. They told her they were moving on Dec. 8. They had already paid December rent up until the 28th. When my son asked about his security deposit of $345, she found all reasons that they would not get it back. I tried to talk to the owner to see what needed to be done. All I can say is she was pure evil. He went to the trailer on Dec. 16, and she has changed the locks. Legally, he paid the rent until the 28th. It just seems like that people with money get away with dumping on the little people. Everyone he has talked to acts like he shouldn’t pursue this. I’m sure there are other “little” people who the raw end of the stick. All I can say is I hope you stand in church, sing your songs and feel good about yourself, ma’am. VICKIE DONITHAN Sanford

Health care plan is just pure madness To the Editor: This is not a Republican letter, nor a Democrat letter. It is a letter from a true blooded American patriot who is madder than ever with our government, which is working overtime to change fundamentally the whole character of our nation. With all our warts, America is still the most wonderful nation on earth and, in spite of what some of our politicians are saying, we still have the best health care in the world. Our government is spending trillions of our dollars that we do not have. They are putting our children and grandchildren into impossible debt and lowering their standard of living (nice going).They are so morally corrupt that they use millions of dollars of our money to bribe selected members of Congress for their vote. One senator says this is not legislation; it is corruption. They create massive new legislation behind closed doors that is so voluminous and complicated no one really understands it, including the Congress itself. Yet Congress is determined to force it down our throats even when a significant majority of the people reject it. All of this is outrageous, morally corrupt and a shameful disgrace. Stop the madness, or we will vote you out. W. DAVID STEDMAN Winston-Salem

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OBITUARIES

James Maness

Robert Rector

SANFORD — Funeral for Thelma Lucille Stewart Stone, 83, of Sanford, who died Tuesday (12/29/09), was held Thursday at Calvary Missionary Methodist Church in Olivia by the Rev. Curtis Norris. Joyce Holder was the pianist. Abby Watson and Rev. Curtis Norris sang solos. The congregation also sang. Stone’s grandchildren sang at the graveside. Anita Holder gave the eulogy and read a poem. Pallbearers were David Stone, Shawn Cox, Kyle Lucas, Kevin Campbell, Albert Conely, Caleb Conner, and Mickey Conley. Arrangements were by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.

grandmother, Essie Mae Thomas Yarborough, and his paternal grandfather, John Elsie Smith. Funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at Vass Church of God in Vass by the Rev. Melvin Thorne and the Rev. David Kimbrell. Burial will follow at Johnson-Grove Cemetery in Vass. Visitation will be held on from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Boles Funeral Home in Pinehurst. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boles Funeral Home, 425 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines, N.C., 28387 to assist the family with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be made at www. bolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Boles Funeral Home.

Jason Smith

Lucy Lambert

CAMERON — Jason Lee Smith, 27, of Cameron died Wednesday (12/30/09) in Cumberland County. Born Feb. 9, 1982 to Melvin Lee Smith and Margaret Kaye Yarborough Smith in Moore County, he enjoyed fishing. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Jaden Smith of Cameron, sister Melissa Smith-Meeds of Cameron, brother Johnny Ray Smith of Vass, paternal grandmother Frances Ann Smith of Franklinville, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal

ROBBINS — Lucy G. Lambert, 72, of Robbins died Friday (1/1/10) at home. A native of Moore County, she was a daughter of the late Hubert Andrew Greene and Mammie Lucas Greene. She worked for nearly 20 years at Ithica in Robbins. She was preceded in death by daughter Marie Lambert, sisters Pauline Bullard and Helen Greene, and brother Andrew Greene Jr. She is survived by her husband, Oscar R. Lambert Sr., daughters Catherine Berry of the home and Mary Burns and husband James of Seagrove, sons Oscar R. Lambert Jr. of Robbins and fiancé

Thelma Stone

WINSTON-SALEM — Mr. Robert “Bob” Glen Rector, 75, formerly of Sanford, died Thursday (12/3109) at Forsyth Medical Hospital in WinstonSalem. Born in Gaston County on Feb. 3, 1934, he was the son of the late Carl and Nell Rector. Bob and his loving wife, the late Margaret R. Rector, lived in Siler City for 20 years, where they raised their three daughters. Bob was a member of the Siler City Jaycees, the Masonic Lodge, where he served as the Grand Patron, the Shrine Club, and many business associations. Bob was an important part of the Construction Management program at East Carolina University where he was a member of the board that started the program and was very proud of this accomplishment. He was employed by American South Contractors of Sanford and was a member of their board until his death. Bob was a devoted husband and father and was loved deeply by his three daughters. They will miss him greatly, but have wonderful memories that will last forever. Bob Rector is survived by daughters Ann Slade and husband Tom of Raleigh, Bobbie Johnston and husband Mitchell of Leesburg, Va., and Debi Parker and husband Tim of Advance, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers Ted Rector and wife Betty of Charlotte and Gene Rector and wife Nancy of Macon, Ga. The funeral will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the chapel at Miller-Boles Funeral Home in Sanford. Burial will follow at Buffalo Cemetery. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the funeral at Miller-Boles Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation, Inc., 30 E. 33rd St., New York, N.Y., 10016 or to the First Baptist Church of Sanford Capital Improvement Fund, 202 Summitt Drive, Sanford, N.C., 27330. Online condolences may be made at www. millerboles.com. Arrangements are by Miller-Boles Funeral Home. — Paid obituary

Sharon McIntosh, Eddie R. Lambert and wife Janice of Bear Creek, Ricky W. Lambert of Asheboro and fiancé Anna Frye, and Johnny Lambert of the home, sisters Margaret Moore of Vass and Betty Clinch of Florida, 14 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at the Burns-Lambert fam-

ily cemetery on Borden Road by the Rev. David Larry Bullard. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Online condolences may be made at www. kennedyfunerals.com. Arrangements are by Kennedy Funeral Home.

ROBBINS — James Ronald “Punk” Maness, 60, of Robbins died Friday (1/1/10) at home. A native of Moore County, he was a son of Audie Maness and the late Ruth Lambert Maness. He worked for many years with Klopman Mills in Ramseur. In addition to his father he is survived by his wife, Wanda Davis Maness, son Randy J. Maness of Robbins, daughter Angela D. Davidson of Robbins, son Michael Maness of Asheboro, daughters Jamie Garner of Seagrove and Kelly Maness of Asheboro, sisters Diane Brown of Pinebluff, Kathy Martindale of Robbins, Kathy Short of Southern Pines, Deanna Short of Wilmington, brothers Mitchell Maness of Seagrove, Alvin Lawson of Florida, Allen Short of Asheboro, and seven grandchildren. Funeral will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Smyrna United Methodist Church by the Rev. Tallmadge Madison and the Rev. John Williamson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kennedy Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www. kennedyfunerals.com. Arrangements are by Kennedy Funeral Home.

Willie Vest ROBBINS — Willie C. Vest, 64, died Thursday (12/31/09) at home. A native of Moore County, he was born to Kathleen Brown Vest and

the late William C. Vest. He was a former Army Airborne Reservist and a past Master of the Elise Lodge 555 A.F and A.M in Robbins. He retired as supervisor at Burlington Industries after 22 years of work and later worked for Advance Auto in Asheboro for 15 years. In addition he Owned Vest Auto Sales and was a poultry farmer. His latest work was co-owner of Southern Variety and Collectibles in Robbins. He is survived by wife Dora Cox Vest, daughter Sharon Lambert and husband Dwayne of Robbins, sons Jason Vest and wife Sarah of Asheboro and Jeff Linville of Seagrove, mother Kathleen Brown Vest, sister Janice Dunn and brother Tracy Vest, all of Robbins, and five grandchildren. Funeral will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown’s Chapel Christian Church by the Rev. Ralph VonCannon and the Rev. Edwin Moore. Burial will follow with military honors in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Robbins and other times at the residence. Memorials may be made to FirstHealth Hospice Foundation, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, N.C. 28374, or to the V.A. Medical Center c/o Details Department, Linda Keyper, 2300 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, N.C., 28301. Online condolences may be made at www. kennedyfunerals.com. Arrangements are by Kennedy Funeral Home.

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CHARLOTTE (AP) — A North Carolina police officer charged with sexually assaulting two female motorists after pulling them over had restraining orders issued against him by two girlfriends in the past six years. In both cases, the women told judges that 25-year-old CharlotteMecklenburg Officer Marcus Jackson, who was not on the police force at the time, threatened them with violence, according to records obtained by The Charlotte Observer. Jackson was not convicted of a crime in either case. The officers who hired him in September 2008 conducted a criminal background check on Jackson, which revealed a 2003 complaint, but not the incident in 2005

because that record was expunged when charges weren’t filed against Jackson, authorities said. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg force fired Jackson immediately after his arrest Wednesday night. The investigation into the officer started Monday when the relative of a 17-year-old woman called police saying Jackson pulled over the teen while on duty in his marked patrol car on Dec. 18, then forced her into his cruiser and made her perform sex acts. While that complaint was investigated, a second woman called police Tuesday night to say she was attacked by Jackson after being pulled over the day before. Police would not say what time on Monday they received

the first complaint, or how much time passed before the second attack occurred. “We worked the investigation around the clock with our Internal Affairs Division and Sexual Assault Unit,� said police spokesman Capt. Brian Cunningham. “Within 24 hours of identifying Mr. Jackson as the suspect, evidence was collected, he was interviewed and arrested, and his employment was terminated. ... We believe that we acted in a swift and appropriate manner.� Jackson is charged with sexual battery, second-degree sex offense, extortion, kidnapping, indecent exposure and two counts of felonious restraint. He is being held on a $360,000 bond. His family refused to talk to reporters after a Thursday court hearing, and it wasn’t clear if he had an attorney. The two restraining orders were issued against Jackson while he was a college student. In 2003, the mother of Jackson’s 15-year-old girlfriend said he tried to hit the teen with a car, pushed her into a locker and threatened other violence. Jackson was accused of violating the order, but was found not guilty.

Prisons lose track of medicine RALEIGH (MCT) — State Auditor Beth Wood said Thursday that the state prison system has no reliable way of tracking what happens to the $25 million worth of over-the-counter medicines and supplies it bought last year. Prison officials wrote in their response that they might have to hire more employees to improve inventory and that the solution could be more expensive than the problem. Wood then took the unusual step of attaching to her audit a response chastising the N.C. Department of Correction for not taking the audit seriously. “I don’t want this to be the standard

response to my audits: ‘We can’t do this. We don’t have enough money,’� Wood said in an interview. “We have got to do more with what we have.� The department acknowledges it needs to improve its inventory control over items such as ibuprofen. It has upgraded its inventory software and added a robotic pill dispenser, among other changes. A spokesman said Wood’s comments were not justified. “I don’t think we said we wouldn’t do anything,� said correction spokesman Keith Acree. “There are some challenges to put some of those recommendations in action.�

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Lee County Jail under $20,000 secured bond. After arresting Morris, deputies were able to identify Christopher Shane Brown, 21, of 652 Holder Road and Stewart James Tyner, 20, of 3818 Woodside Drive as suspects in the break-in. Additionally, Brown is reported to have confessed to operating the vehicle while the two men were leaving the scene. Brown and Tyner were both charged with attempted murder, breaking and entering, larceny and possession of stolen goods and placed in the Lee County Jail under $1,000,000 secured bond.

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STATE BRIEFS 3 children killed, father injured in crash

MARION (AP) — Authorities say three children from North Carolina have died after their father crashed into a tree on a rural road in McDowell County. Troopers told The Asheville Citizen-Times that speeding appeared to cause the crash Thursday afternoon outside Marion. Authorities say 14-year-old Jordan Reel, 5-year-old Timberland Reel and 3-year-old Gavin Reel were all killed. Investigators haven’t determined if they were properly restrained in the vehicle. Investigators say the children’s father was driving and was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Troopers released few details on the crash, saying it is still under investigation.

Folks take frosty New Year’s swims for charity

ATLANTIC BEACH (AP) — New Year’s Day means braving the elements with a frosty swim along the North Carolina coast and in a mountain lake. The seventh annual Penguin Plunge on Friday in Atlantic Beach helps two organizations that feed area families. The swim last year drew 120 participants and three dogs. All are asked to donate at least $5 and submerge themselves in the ocean for at least 15 seconds without wetsuits or insulation. Rutherford County boasts the New Year’s Day Polar Plunge. The Friday slosh into Lake Lure raises money to help needy families pay power bills. Registration is $35 per person. A post-dip party includes hot drinks, food and bonfires.

Fort Bragg medic from Conn. killed in Afghanistan

FORT BRAGG (AP) — A 45-year-old Fort Bragg soldier has been killed while unloading medical supplies in a village in northwestern Afghanistan. Military officials say Staff Sgt. Ronald Jay Spino, from Waterbury, Conn., died Tuesday in Bala Morghab, a village in Badghis Province. Spino was assigned to the 44th Medical Command at Fort Bragg. He returned from Iraq in February and deployed to Afghanistan in November. Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell says Spino was expected to return from Afghanistan in about 30 days and ordered flags in the state lowered to half-staff. Spino was remembered by friends in his unit as a quiet, hardworking soldier with a good sense of humor.

Police investigate human bones found near coast

area along the North Carolina coast. Authorities told the StarNews of Wilmington a skull and other bones were found by officers this week after a man looking for antique bottles first discovered some of the remains. Wilmington police say the bones are believed to be from the same body. They will be examined by an anthropologist and a medical examiner to try and determine the identity of the person and how they died. Officers will examine the area for the next few weeks to look for more bones or other evidence. The remains were found in an area often used as an illegal dump about 100 feet from the Cape Fear River.

Police: Robber kidnaps 2 women from church STATESVILLE (AP) — Authorities say a masked man walked into a North Carolina church, demanding money then kidnapping two women after finding out the church safe was empty. Police told multiple media outlets the man let the women go unhurt after using their ATM cards to get money during the Thursday afternoon robbery. The Rev. Donald Shuman says the suspect was wearing a ski mask and gloves when he came to Broad Street United Methodist Church in Statesville, sticking a gun in the face of the church’s receptionist and business manager. Police say the women did what the robber demanded, begging him to not harm them.

Off-duty officer kills would-be robber at ATM GREENVILLE (AP) — Authorities say an off-duty police officer shot and killed a would-be robber at a North Carolina ATM. Pitt County Sheriff Mac Manning told The Daily Reflector that deputy Zackary Odom was in his car in Greenville withdrawing money Wednesday night when he saw a man coming up to him with a gun. Manning says Odom shot the robber after he demanded money, and 19-year-old Antonio Lacy died at the hospital a short time later. Odom has been on the job less than four months, but the sheriff thinks he did everything right. But to make sure, Manning turned the case over to the State Bureau of Investigation. Manning says Odom has not been placed on leave.

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Ban ‘a huge step’ in Tobaccoland By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press Writer

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DURHAM — In dozens of states, Gary Richards wouldn’t have been able to light up a Marlboro before tucking into his meatlover’s pizza, as he did at Satisfaction Restaurant & Bar this week. But in North Carolina, the nation’s leading tobacco producer, limits on indoor smoking have lagged behind those in much of the country. That changes Saturday, when smoking in restaurants and bars is banned in the state that is home to two major tobacco companies and where the golden leaf helped build Duke and Wake Forest universities. “There’s smokers and there’s nonsmokers. We’ve gotten along in the past,� Richards, 52, said this week during a pre-meal smoke at the restaurant inside a former tobacco warehouse. “Why can’t I come in here and have my beer and a couple of slices of pizza and a cigarette?� The dangers of secondhand smoke to employee health and complaints from patrons about the smell finally won out when the Legislature approved the ban in 2009 after years of failures. “This law doesn’t tell anybody they shouldn’t smoke,� said state Rep. Hugh Holliman, a lung cancer survivor whose sister died of lung cancer. He led the charge for the legislation. “It’s saying nonsmokers should have the same right to breathe clean air.� North Carolina is a relative latecomer to tobacco prohibitions in public places. North Carolina is at

WHERE NOT TO SMOKE: All indoor areas of nearly every restaurant and bar in the state are covered by the ban. Smoking also is prohibited in enclosed areas of hotels and inns if the establishment prepares and serves food or drink. Places such as convenience stores and bowling alleys also are nonsmoking zones if the businesses comply with sanitation laws for eateries. EXCEPTIONS: Outside restaurant or bar patios are exempt from the ban unless they have a roof and a wall or side coverings on all sides or all sides but one. Nonprofit private clubs that serve food or drink such as country clubs and those run by fraternal organizations like Kiwanis and Elks largely can permit smoking. Hotels and inns under the ban can still set aside 20 percent of their rooms for smokers. Cigar bars are exempt when they meet several requirements, as well as Hookah bars that neither provide food nor operate a bar. ENFORCING THE RULE: Restaurants must post nosmoking signs, remove indoor ashtrays and tell people to extinguish their cigarettes or cigars. Customers who refuse to comply can face an infraction and pay a fine of up to $50. A business that chooses not to comply will face two warnings from local health officials before they can receive penalties of up to $200 a day. There are no criminal charges. WHERE TO COMPLAIN: Anyone who observes a possible violation can file a complaint by contacting a county health department directly. They also can call 1-800-6627030 or fill out a form available at http://www.smokefree.nc.gov THANK YOU: People who’ve had a positive experience at a place of business with the ban can send a message at the Web site. Anti-smoking advocates also want residents to visit restaurants on Tuesdays in January to show their support for the new law. Sources: House Bill 2; Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch of the N.C. Division of Public Health; N.C. Health and Wellness Trust Fund.

least the 29th state to ban smoking in restaurants and 24th for bars, according to the American Lung Association. The new prohibitions represent a dramatic turn for a state that produces nearly half of the nation’s tobacco. The headquarters for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and Lorillard Inc. remain in North Carolina, where colonists began growing tobacco in the 1600s. The leaf became the top cash

crop by far for eastern North Carolina farmers. But the golden leaf’s role has changed dramatically as the state shifted from a predominantly agricultural economy to one led by manufacturing, and most recently by services and technology. In 1978, tobacco accounted for 34 percent of all farm income in North Carolina, or $1.1 billion. Thirty years later tobacco production fell to $687 million, or only 7 percent

of farm income, according to federal agricultural data. The amount of tobacco grown also fell during the same period from about 850 million pounds to 390 million pounds. Still, about 21 percent of the state’s adult population smoked in 2008, compared to 18 percent nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Other traditional tobacco-growing states have few, if any, statewide restrictions on smoking in public places and work sites. Virginia passed a statewide ban that took effect Dec. 1 but restaurants and bars can get around it if they have separate ventilation systems for smoking and nonsmoking sections. “Nationally, it’s a huge step,� said Thomas Carr, the lung association’s national policy manager. “It just proves that if North Carolina can do it, then any state can prohibit smoking in bars and restaurants.� The state has mailed packets to 24,000 restaurants and bars, including “no smoking� signs they must post. The changes begin Jan. 2 so they won’t interfere with New Year’s celebrations. Nonprofit private clubs and most cigar bars are exempt. Smokers who refuse to snuff out and scofflaw owners and managers face fines. Restaurant owners are generally pleased with the ban, particularly because it includes bars, according to Paul Stone with the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association. Many bars would have been exempt under previous legislation that failed.

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HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama is reviewing reports from homeland security officials as his administration tries to determine what U.S. policy and personnel failures preceded the attempted Detroit jetliner bombing. Intelligence officials, meanwhile, prepared for what was shaping up to be uncomfortable hearings before Congress about miscommunication among anti-terror agencies and sweeping changes expected under Obama’s watch. Democrats joined a chorus led by Obama in declaring the government’s intelligence procedures in need of repair. Among them, Rep. Jane Harman, D-Calif., said that when the government gets tipped to trouble as it did before a 23-year-old Nigerian man boarded the Northwest Airlines jet with explosives, “someone’s hair should be on fire.� One senior administration official told reporters traveling with the vacationing president: “The failure to share that information is not going to be tolerated.� The official, like others involved in the reviews, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence discussions. The Senate Intelligence Committee announced Jan. 21 hearings as part of

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In this photo courtesy of “Meet the Press,� Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano appears on “Meet the Press’� Sunday. an investigation to begin sooner. “We will be following the intelligence down the rabbit hole to see where the breakdown occurred and how to prevent this failure in the future,� said Sen. Kit Bond of Missouri, top Republican on the committee. “Somebody screwed up big time.� Few questioned that judgment, even if some Democrats rendered it in more measured tones. Obama received a preliminary assessment ahead of meetings he will hold in Washington next week on fixing the failures of the nation’s anti-terrorism policy. Administration officials said the system to protect the nation’s skies from terrorists was deeply flawed and, even then, the government failed to follow its own directives.

Obama began his new year with a secure phone call with counterterrorism adviser John Brennan and National Security Council chief of staff Denis McDonough to discuss the reviews. A day earlier, Obama spoke separately with Brennan and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who announced she was dispatching senior department officials to international airports to review their security procedures. Despite billions of dollars spent to sharpen America’s eye on dangerous malcontents abroad and at home, the creation of an intelligence-information overseer and countless declarations of intentions to cooperate, it was already clear that the country’s

national security fiefdoms were still not operating in harmony before the attempted bombing Dec. 25. The preliminary assessment is part of a continuing, urgent examination that officials said Thursday is highlighting signals that should not have been missed. One likely outcome, they said, was new requirements within the government to review a suspicious person’s visa status. Officials are tracing a communications breakdown that would have had grave consequences except for the attacker’s fumbling failure to detonate an explosion and the quick response of others on the flight. Now Obama, like George W. Bush before him, is struggling to get the nation’s disparate intelligence and security agencies on the same page. In the heat of hindsight, even Obama and some fellow Democrats are excoriating a system they thought was on the mend in the years after the 2001 terrorist attacks. “The president was direct in his assessment that intelligence failures were a contributing factor in the escalation of this threat,� Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair wrote to employees. “This is a tough message for us to receive. But we have received it, and now we must move forward and respond as a team.�

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HONOLULU (AP) — Conservative talk radio show host Rush Limbaugh said Friday that tests show nothing wrong with his heart after chest pains hospitalized him earlier this week. Limbaugh said at a Honolulu news conference that he was being released from The

Queen’s Medical Center, where he was rushed Wednesday during a vacation. Doctors said he did not have a heart attack or heart disease. “The pain was real, and they don’t know what caused it,� Limbaugh said. Asked whether he was taking painkillers, Lim-

baugh said no. His medical problems have attracted attention in the past. In 2003, he acknowledged an addiction to pain killers for severe back pain and took a five-week leave from his radio show to enter rehab. Limbaugh couldn’t resist a few political comments in the short press conference at the hospital. He said he got the best health treatment in the world “right here in the United States of America.� “I don’t think there’s one thing wrong with the United States health sys-

tem,� Limbaugh said. Caller after caller to his show Thursday sounded their well-wishes, asked to simply say “ditto� — a traditional Limbaugh catchword — so they could get on with questions and comments on social and government issues on the national talk show. Friday’s show was a Best of Rush special. Americans in a poll last month called Limbaugh America’s most influential conservative voice, and more than 14 million people hear him at least once a week, making him the nation’s highest-rated broadcaster.

Va. woman fails to give up child to ex-partner A woman at the center of a complex dispute with her former lesbian partner defied a court order to give up custody of her 7-year-old daughter Friday, and police said she could face parental abduction charges. A Vermont judge had ordered Lisa Miller to turn over daughter Isabella to Janet Jenkins at 1 p.m. Friday at the Falls Church, Va., home of Jenkins’ parents. Miller did not show up with the girl, according to Fairfax County, Va., police and Jenkins’ Vermontbased attorney. “She’s very disappointed, obviously,� said Sarah Star, Jenkins’ lawyer. “She’s very concerned about Isabella and asks that if anybody sees Isabella, that they please contact the authorities.� The Jenkins family called police after Miller failed to show, and a detective from the department’s child exploitation unit is investigating, said Officer Tawny Wright, a Fairfax County police spokeswoman. — The Associated Press

5 family members killed in Missouri house fire PLYMOUTH, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say five members of one family, including three children, were killed in a house fire in rural Missouri. Carroll County Sheriff Troy Hofstetter said the fire started early Friday in the basement of the home near the small town of Plymouth. A mother, father, one of their children and two other young relatives died in the blaze. Authorities have not released their identities. Hofstetter says two other people escaped from the home, and one of them went to a neighbor’s house and called 911 around 5 a.m. Both survivors were taken to a hospital. Hofstetter says he doesn’t know their conditions.

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Screening problem makes plane return to St. Louis ST. LOUIS (AP) — A company official says a United Airlines Express flight headed to Chicago had to return to St. Louis because of computer trouble in screening passengers. Spokesman Fred Oxley said GoJet Airlines, the regional carrier operating the flight, had a problem with its computers Friday morning, and manually checked in passengers. Oxley is a spokesman for Trans State Holdings, which owns GoJet. He says the computers started working after the flight took off from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. That’s when the carrier learned the name of one of the passengers matched one on the Transportation Security Administration’s restricted passenger list. Oxley says the flight returned around 8 a.m. and GoJet determined the passenger was not the same person on the list. The plane took off again around 9:30 a.m. and landed in Chicago.

NYC mayor: 3rd term a ‘special opportunity’ NEW YORK (AP) — Mayor Michael Bloomberg sought to strike a humble tone Friday as he began his third term by promising “to listen and to lead� and to take a fresh look at the challenges facing the city. The 67-year-old billionaire acknowledged the unusual circumstances that landed him on the steps of City Hall to take the oath of office for another four years. A city term-limit law had barred officeholders from seeking a third, consecutive term, but he orchestrated a last-minute law change that let him run again in 2009. “This term is a special opportunity, one that comes with extraordinary responsibilities,� Bloomberg said. “I realize, too, that the building behind me is yours, and the job in front of me is to listen and to lead.�

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PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — After a run of celebrity grand marshals, a real American hero led the Rose Parade on Friday. Onlookers stood and cheered as Capt. Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger III rode down Colorado Boulevard in a vintage 1928 Pierce Arrow with his wife and two daughters as part of the annual armada of flower-draped floats, marching bands and prancing horses. Sullenberger said he did not hesitate when asked to serve as grand marshal because his family has watched the parade for decades. “It’s really an American institution, a celebration of American values,” he said after the parade. “I think people see those in me, and I’m glad.” Parade-goer Hilda Roy held a hand-painted, fluorescent sign that read, “We (heart) you Sully!” She waved and screamed the name of the man who landed a stricken jetliner on New York’s Hudson River and was thrilled when Sullenberger waved back. “We come every year, but when we found out he was grand marshal, we were really excited,” Roy, 48, said. “He’s a real hero, not just a celebrity, and a real person, too.” The 121st Rose Parade had something for

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Leading the 121st Rose Parade, Grand Marshal Capt. Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger, the hero pilot who guided a US Airways plane to a safe landing in New York’s Hudson River last January, waves as he makes his way along Colorado Blvd in Pasadena Calif., on Friday. everyone. Under signature sunny Southern California skies, onlookers gasped when the cannons of Honda’s three-masted, sailing ship float boomed and shot sparklers and smoke rings toward the bleachers. A float celebrating Mexico’s bicentennial featured Mexico City’s landmark Angel of Independence and an intricate flower Aztec calendar, as well as dancers costumed in traditional dresses. A swarm of children wearing butterfly wings while cruising on inline skates also got a round of applause as they twirled in front of a float depicting the city of Shanghai. The Kansai Honor

Band from Japan rallied the crowd with “Thriller” dance moves and a color guard sporting teased hair and kimonos. The parade came 20 hours after hundreds of thousands of people began staking out sidewalk space along the route for the annual New Year’s Eve celebration. They lugged sleeping bags, lawn chairs and party favors then spent the night under the light of a rare blue moon — the second full moon in a month. The new year dawned chilly, but brilliant sunshine brought the temperature into the 60s by the time the parade got under way. It was mostly peaceful overnight along the route,

except for some minor skirmishes. Police spokeswoman Janet Pope-Givens said 37 people had been arrested, mostly for disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. Jessica Mota, 19, of Pasadena claimed prime parade-watching real estate for about 30 of her friends and relatives. She said she’s been coming to see the parade since she was 10. “My little cousins were bouncing around all night, and now they’re passed out,” she said, pointing to some huddled bodies beneath a sleeping bag. Among the army of volunteers who help stage the parade, students from Pasadena City College and Marantha High School in Pasadena had possibly the dirtiest job. Armed with shovels, overalls and rolling plastic trash cans, they cleaned up after horses in the procession. Annie Sommers, a 16year-old softball player, declared her white coveralls “hopelessly ugly” but accessorized with a plastic flower in her hair, rose earrings and a scarf. Despite the work, Sommers said she was happy to participate in the world-famous parade. “I’ll try out for rose queen next year,” she joked.

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Limbaugh fans call show with get-well wishes HONOLULU (AP) — As conservative radio talkshow host Rush Limbaugh underwent tests for chest pains in a Honolulu hospital, caller after caller to his show sounded their well-wishes. Fans were asked to simply say “ditto” — a traditional Limbaugh catchword — to express their support Thursday so they could get on with questions and comLimbaugh ments on social and government issues on the national talk show. Limbaugh experienced chest pains Wednesday and was rushed from the Hawaii resort where he’s vacationing to The Queen’s Medical Center. A statement Thursday from the hospital said he was resting comfortably in “good spirits.” George Mason University economics professor Walter E. Williams, vacation relief for Limbaugh on the threehour show, said the chest pains could be an indicator of a cardiac event, although the cause hasn’t been determined.

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that has been hanging over the shop for more than three years. The company behind the rap impresario’s Sean John label sued its Manhattan landlord on Wednesday. The company, Christian Casey LLC, says the scaffold obscures the Fifth Avenue store’s window displays, discouraging shoppers and cutting revenue in half. The company wants at Combs least $2.5 million in damages from its landlord and freedom from its more than $660,000-a-year lease. A Delaware corporate services firm listed as an agent for landlord 475 Fifth 09 LLC declined to take a telephone message from The Associated Press on Thursday. The clothing company’s lawyer hasn’t returned a telephone call.

‘You Light Up My Life’ songwriter settles lawsuit

NEW YORK (AP) — The Academy Award-winning songwriter of “You Light Up My Life” has ended his sixfigure fight with a former fiancee he accused of conning him out of cash and pricey gifts by hiding the fact that she was already married. A Manhattan judge last week approved a settlement between composer Joseph Brooks and Joaly Gomez, who said Brooks knew she wasn’t single. The settlement terms weren’t specified, but court records show Brooks previously agreed Gomez could keep most of a disputed $550,000 unless they struck a deal to share it. Brooks, 71, sued his 23-year-old ex-fiancee in October, seeking at least $2 million in damages and the return of the money, a $60,000 engagement ring, a $70,000 Mercedes-Benz and other presents. Gomez was a “young schemer” who “tried to sucker a ’sugar daddy,”’ Brooks’ lawyer, William Rome, said in court papers. Brooks said he learned Gomez wasn’t single only when he spotted a marriage certificate in her handbag in October, 18 months into their relationship. But Gomez said in court papers that Brooks knew all along about her marriage. He even steered her to a lawyer in June to arrange her divorce, she said. Throughout their relationship, “there were no secrets as to each party’s obvious agenda,” wrote Gomez’s lawyer, Rosemarie Arnold. Brooks met Gomez in October 2007 by placing an ad looking for “pretty girls” for “companionship” and initially paid her $1,000 an hour for it, Arnold wrote. ** Planet 51: PG (10:20), 12:20, 5:25 ** Planet 51: PG (10:20), 12:20, 5:25 **= No Pases *Not Showing on Friday 12/25/09

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about their sovereignty because Iraqi officials were powerless to do anything to the Blackwater employees who had immunity from local prosecution. The shootings also highlighted the degree to which the U.S. relied on private contractors during the Iraq conflict. Blackwater had been hired by the State Department to protect U.S. diplomats in Iraq. The guards said they were ambushed at a busy intersection in

western Baghdad, but U.S. prosecutors and many Iraqis said the Blackwater guards let loose an unprovoked attack on civilians using machine guns and grenades. “Investigations conducted by specialized Iraqi authorities confirmed unequivocally that the guards of Blackwater committed the crime of murder and broke the rules by using arms without the existence of any threat obliging them to use force,” Iraqi government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh said in a statement Friday. He did not elaborate on what steps the government planned to take to pursue the case. The shootings led the Iraqi government to strip the North Carolina-based company of its license to work in the country, and Blackwater replaced its management and changed its name to Xe Services.

Police: Suicide bombing kills 75 in NW Pakistan PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A suicide bomber detonated his explosives-packed vehicle in a crowd of people watching a volleyball tournament Friday in northwest Pakistan, killing 75 people in the deadliest attack in the country in more than two months. The attack in Lakki Marwat city appeared to be retaliation against residents who formed militias to drive militants out of the area and a meeting of anti-Taliban leaders being held nearby may have been the actual target, police said. The blast underscores the difficulty Pakistan has had in stopping militants whose reach extends far beyond Pakistan’s lawless tribal belt and who appear increasingly willing to strike civilians as well as security forces. The attack was not far from South Waziristan, where the army is waging an offensive

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against the Pakistani Taliban. That operation has provoked apparent reprisal attacks that have killed more than 500 people since October. No group claimed responsibility for Friday’s blast, but that is not uncommon when large numbers of civilians are killed.

British hostage held in Iran after Iraq kidnapping BAGHDAD (AP) — A British computer programmer seized in Iraq was held in Iran for at least part of his captivity, the U.S. general who oversees the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan said on Friday. Gen. David Petraeus said, however, that it was difficult to tell whether Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard or the Quds force — an arm of the Guard involved in foreign operations — had a role in Peter Moore’s capture. U.S. officials have accused Iran of funneling money and arms to Shiite militias in Iraq through the Quds force and of seeking to exert a negative influence over the neighboring country and its Shiite-dominated government. The assertion that Moore, who was taken by a Shiite extremist group in Iraq, had been moved to Iran at some stage pointed to the possibility of continued Iranian involvement in its neighbor’s affairs. Petraeus warned Friday that Iranian-backed militias still to pose a threat to Iraq’s stability.

Drug violence sends Caribbean murder rates soaring SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Caribbean islands battling drug-fueled crime had one of their bloodiest years on record in 2009, with Jamaica, the Bahamas and Puerto Rico hitting or coming close to all-time highs for homicides. The violence reflects the drug trade’s deep entrenchment in the region, with high murder rates becoming a fact of life at tourist havens that traffickers use as transit points for South American drugs bound for Europe and the United States. In countries including the Bahamas, which set a record with more than 82 slayings, officials say they are contending with turf battles between rival drug gangs and an increased willingness to resort to violence. “You’re finding that even kids, I’m talking teenagers, rather than arguing a point, they pick up a knife and it escalates to that type of level,” said Bahamas National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest.

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Sports QUICKREAD RICHMOND TO APPEAR ON NATIONAL TV AGAIN Former Southern Lee basketball standout Akeem Richmond will be playing on national television for the second time this season. Richmond, a freshman, is averaging 7.7 points per game for the 9-1 Rhode Island Rams and was named as Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Week earlier this season. The Rams will play Oklahoma State at 2 p.m. Saturday on ESPN-U. The last time Richmond played on national television, he scored 11 points in an 8069 win over Boston College.

Bye Bye, Bobby Florida State’s legendary coach goes out with a win in the Gator Bowl

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Liberty Bowl ARKANSAS HOPING TO REVERSE TREND AGAINST EAST CAROLINA MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — When Bobby Petrino was hired as Arkansas’ coach, his new team had one more game to play before he really took over. On New Year’s Day 2008, with an interim coach from the outgoing staff at the helm, the Razorbacks were routed by Missouri in the Cotton Bowl. “I’ve tried to remember nothing about it,” Petrino said. Two years later, Arkansas is back in the postseason for the first time under Petrino, and the Razorbacks are eager to reverse an ugly trend. Since a 1985 victory in the Holiday Bowl, the Hogs are 2-12 in bowls. They play East Carolina in the Liberty Bowl on Saturday. “Our players are real excited,” Petrino said Friday. “Yesterday’s practice was probably as spirited and as well executed as we’ve had in a Thursday practice. Our guys are focused.” Focus has been a priority for the Razorbacks, and it’s easy to understand why. After going 5-7 in the 2008 season, Arkansas (7-5) has improved quite a bit, but the program is still hoping for a victory that will validate its progress. The Razorbacks lost close games at Florida and LSU this season — and an impressive bowl win on national television would give everyone’s spirits a boost. Petrino clearly wants to avoid a repeat of that 38-7 loss to Missouri in the ’08 Cotton Bowl, when defensive coordinator Reggie Herring coached Arkansas following Houston Nutt’s resignation and Petrino’s hiring. “It wasn’t the coaches. It was the players that didn’t approach the game seriously,” offensive lineman Mitch Petrus said. “It’s totally different now.” And the difference isn’t all about attitude. Quarterback Ryan Mallett, who transferred from Michigan after Petrino was hired, has thrown for a school-record 3,422 yards this season, giving the Razorbacks the dynamic passing game they’ve lacked in the past. East Carolina (9-4) has the unenviable task of trying to stop Mallett, and the Arkansas suspensions might not make the Pirates’ job that much easier. “I remember the last time Arkansas did that,” East Carolina coach Skip Holtz said. “I believe the final score finished 31-6.” Holtz was referring to the 1978 Orange Bowl, when Arkansas was short-handed because of suspensions but still stunned Oklahoma 31-6. Holtz’s father Lou was the coach of the Razorbacks then.

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The 2009 year in Lee County sports featured a lot of highlights, but also had its fair share of controversy as well. Clockwise (from top): new Lee County football coach Burton Cates, former Southern Lee football coach Bill Maczko, Lee Christian soccer star Robert Sandidge and Southern Lee basketball star Akeem Richmond.

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here were heroics. There were highlights. And yes, there were lowlights. There was hope. And there was controversy.

A big controversy. There were hellos. And there were goodbyes. All-State players, and even the top scorer in the country, came from Lee County in 2009. A lot happened in the county in sports, and the events seemed to cover every

emotion. On Friday, The Herald sports staff revealed the first part of the top 10 sports stories in Lee County, counting down from Nos. 10-6. And now, we reveal the top 5. See Top 5, Page 3B

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2B / Saturday, January 2, 2010 / The Sanford Herald BOWL roundup No. 11 Penn St. nips No. 13 LSU ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Collin Wagner kicked a 21-yard field goal with 57 seconds left to lift No. 11 Penn State to a 19-17 win Friday over No. 13 LSU in a sloppy Capital One Bowl. The Nittany Lions (112) gave up a 13-point lead in the second half after Stevan Ridley’s 1yard touchdown run put LSU (9-4) ahead 17-16 with 12:49 left. But quarterback Daryll Clark led the Nittany Lions on the gamewinning, 12-play drive in crunch time. Penn State had two critical third-down conversions to help set up Wagner’s game-winner — one of four field goals on the day for kicker. Penn State coach Joe Paterno got his record 24th bowl win and handed Les Miles his first loss in five bowls as LSU coach. A driving rainstorm at the start of the game made the field a muddy mess.

Auburn outlasts Northwestern TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Auburn stopped Northwestern’s final trick play of the game and, after two earlier celebrations, the Tigers held on for a 38-35 overtime win in the Outback Bowl on Friday. Wes Byrum kicked a 21-yard field goal in overtime, and the Tigers overcame several mistakes that gave the Wildcats chances for their first bowl victory in 61 years.

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PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Ohio State’s bowl woes are over, thanks to a sturdy defense and a quarterback who finally played up to his enormous potential. Terrelle Pryor passed for a season-high 266 yards and two touchdowns, rushed for 72 more and threw a 17-yard scoring pass to DeVier Posey with 7:02 to play, ending the No. 8 Buckeyes’ three-game BCS skid with a 26-17 victory over No. 7 Oregon in the Rose Bowl on Friday. Posey had eight catches for 101 yards, and Brandon Saine caught an early TD pass for the Buckeyes (11-2), who put together a remarkably fluid offensive performance in their first trip to Pasadena since 1997. That offense relied on Pryor, the sophomore quarterback AP photo who has had a hard time Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden is carried on the shoulder’s of his players after the Seminole’s 33-21 win matching his enormous hype. over West Virginia in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game on in Jacksonville, Fla. With a Rose Bowl effort that evoked memories of Vince Young’s breakout performance in the same stadium four years ago, Pryor shook off his early mistakes and led the Buckeyes confidently through a tense fourth quarter. “I just wanted to lead the team as best I can,” Pryor said. “The defense helped out a lot.” Indeed, Ohio State’s defense JACKSONVILLE, Fla. for 121 yards and two really a bonus,” Bowden cries for the very end. did much of the work, largely (AP) — Bobby Bowden touchdowns, MVP E.J. said. “Knowing it’s your “Eat your heart out, reducing the Ducks’ high-flying, rode only a few bouncy Manuel threw for 189 last game, I’ll be honest Florida State,” Ann steps on his players’ yards and ran for another with you, I’m kind of inBowden, the coach’s wife, no-huddle offense to ineffectiveness. Jeremiah Masoli shoulders, then hopped score and Florida State terested in this retirement said afterward. “Eat your passed for just 81 yards, while off. knocked off No. 18 West business. I ain’t got to set heart out.” “I thought it was about Virginia 33-21 Friday at my alarm no more, I’ll get With 1:39 left, Bowden LaMichael James rushed for 70 — but a series of big plays time to get down,” he said. the Gator Bowl in the final up when I’m darn good trotted down to the Florand kick returns by Kenjon Time to say goodbye. game of Bowden’s storied and ready, then like I say, ida State band section, Barner kept the 96th Rose As a winner, too. 57-year coaching career. go out and look for a job.” removing his autographed Bowl close until Pryor took Jermaine Thomas ran “The winning was Bowden finished with white cap and tossing it control of the final minutes. a 389-129-4 record, and into the seats — and the “We have an up-tempo most importantly to him, celebration began. When defense and they run, they hit a 33rd consecutive winit was over, Bowden was and they prepare,” coach Jim ning season. Next week, surrounded by a wall of Tressel said. “Terrelle did a Jimbo Fisher takes over photographers, trying heck of a job.” at Florida State, which to make his way over to Oregon (10-3) made a finished 7-6 for the third shake the hand of West remarkable comeback from time in the last four years. Virginia coach Bill Stewart its season-opening loss to That run of medioc— who was a 177-pound Boise State to win its first Pacrity was the 80-year-old walk-on for Bowden’s first 10 title since 2001, but the Bowden’s downfall — he Mountaineers team in Ducks haven’t won the Rose wanted to stay at least 1970. Bowl since the game’s third one more season, but was “It’s got to be memoedition in 1917, back when the essentially forced into rable,” Bowden said. “It’s Granddaddy of Them All was a retirement after Florida my last dadgum ballgame toddler. State offered him a lesser after 57 years of coachMasoli’s 1-yard TD run put Oregon up 17-16 early in the third role for 2010. But on this ing.” quarter, but the Ducks’ powerful day, none of that mattered Losing to his mentor offense never scored again. to the Florida State faithdidn’t make it easier for Oregon ran for 179 yards, the ful, which serenaded him Stewart. second-most allowed by Ohio with “Bob-by! Bob-by!” “I don’t like to lose,” State this season, but the chants throughout the Stewart said. “He taught Ducks were one-dimensional. day, saving their loudest me that.”

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Reports: Arenas, teammate pull guns on each other By The Associated Press Washington Wizards teammates Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton reportedly drew guns on each other during a locker-room argument over a gambling debt. Law enforcement is investigating the presence of weapons in the locker room, and the league is not taking action now. Arenas, a three-time All Star, tweeted Friday about the developments. “i wake up this morning and seen i was the new JOHN WAYNE. ... Media is too funny,� he wrote. About 2 1/2 hours later, his tweet was more straightforward: “i understand this is serious..but if u ever met me you know i dont do serious things im a goof ball this story today dont sound goofy to me.� The investigation into possible firearms in the locker room at the Verizon Center revealed the alleged Dec. 21 dispute between Arenas and Crittenton, Yahoo! Sports reported Friday, citing unidentified sources. Crittenton became angry at Arenas for refusing to make good on a gambling debt, according to a New York Post report citing an unidentified source. That prompted Arenas to draw on Crittenton, who then grabbed for a gun, league security sources told the Post. The newspaper said the dispute occurred Dec. 24, and Arenas denied pulling a gun on Crittenton.

The Sanford Herald / Saturday, January 2, 2010 / 3B seasons — the only four seasons in Southern Lee history. Richmond finished with 2,846 points, ranking amongst the most prolific prep scorers in state history. And later in the year — early in his freshman season with the Rams — Richmond was named Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Week. Southern Lee soccer has historic season Cavaliers coach Jason Burman had no regrets. Despite an undefeated season ending in heartbreak, the Southern Lee soccer team finished with the best record in school history and a Cape Fear Valley Conference championship, which are two things the team can build on for the future. The Cavaliers lost 5-0 to Chapel Hill in November in the third round of the 3-A state playoffs, ending an undefeated season and a shot at winning the school’s first state championship in history. Still, Burman had nothing but pride for his team, which finished the regular season with an undefeated record, a conference title, two tournament wins and still has the bulk of its team coming back next year. “I’m very proud of this team and all that we accomplished,� said Burman. “We outperformed our own expectations this year and had a stellar season. Unfortunately, we didn’t go as far as we wanted to but I’m still very proud of everything that we accomplished this year.� The eighth-ranked Cavaliers won six matches by six or more goals and scored 96 goals this year. They also

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shut out 13 teams during the season and were led by a bevy of stars, including All-State senior Jake Brower. Robert Sandidge leads nation in goals scored In the end, he will spend just one year at Lee Christian after transferring from Fayetteville as a rising senior. But he put the Falcons on the map. Nationally. Just about every week, there was reason to add another honor to Robert Sandidge’s growing list of accolades. That reason — his brilliant goal-scoring that led the Falcons into the NCCSA playoffs. The biggest acclaim came in October, when Sandidge was named as the ESPN RISE National Soccer Player of the Week by espn.com following the conclusion to his season. The senior forward for Lee Christian completed his one year with the Falcons with 12 hat tricks and a staggering 66 goals, tops in not just North Carolina, but in the nation. He also had 31 assists and helped Lee Christian advance to the NCCSA state tournament quarterfinals. Not surprisingly, Sandidge was also recognized at the NCCSA state championship as the league’s Player of the Year after being a unanimous selection by the coaches in the NCCSA for the All-State team.

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Burton Cates joins Lee County First, there were rumors circulating that legendary Eastern Randolph coach Burton Cates, who led the Wildcats to 19 state playoff

appearances and the state 3-AA championship in 2006 was interested in the Lee County job, left vacant by Jody Stouffer’s abrupt resignation. And then, in March, the rumors became reality, giving Lee County an established coaching royal at the helm for the Yellow Jackets. “I just think that at this point in my career, you’re always looking for new challenges, and I think Lee County is just the right fit right now for taking on a challenge,� Cates said when he was hired. “There are also people at Lee County who will do everything possible for the football coach and for the football program to be successful.� Success had been hard to come by recently for the Yellow Jackets, who advanced to the East 4-A Regional final in former coach Jody Stouffer’s first season in 2005. Lee County missed the postseason in the last two seasons under Stouffer, combining for just five wins. While the Jackets missed the playoffs again in Cates’ first season in 2009, he has a long history of success on the gridiron. In the four seasons before 2008, Eastern Randolph was a combined 46-10, advancing to the state title game in 2005 before winning the championship a year later. In his 25 years as a head coach, Cates’ career record is 236-81, a .744 winning percentage. Cates has led teams to nine conference titles and 12 league runnerup finishes. He is 34-18 in the postseason and was the

2006 recipient of the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s Harvey Reid Male Coach of the Year award. Bill Maczko Saga It wasn’t the best story of the year, but it was the biggest. Maczko didn’t last a year. The tumultuous short tenure of the first-year Southern Lee football coach ended officially in May —362 days after he was hired. Maczko, who beat out two Cavaliers’ assistant coaches for the head job, finished his one season at the Southern Lee helm 1-9, the lone victory coming against rival Lee County. The embattled coach was the target of upset parents of Southern Lee football players before his only season in charge even finished. In January, Thomas Shoop, the father of junior defensive end Blade Shoop, made a presentation to the school board charging that Maczko bullied his son and peppered him with verbal abuse. Before Shoop’s remarks to the board, and near the end of the football season, a petition detailing parents’ concerns over what they considered abusive behavior was circulated and delivered to the Southern Lee administration. To date, the school has never given a reason for Maczko’s removal as the coach, and moved on three weeks later when it hired Eric Puryear as the program’s new leader.

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Lee County top 10 in sports in 2009 1 Bill Maczko Saga 2 Burton Cates joins Lee County 3 Robert Sandidge leads nation in goals scored 4 Southern Lee soccer has historic season 5 Akeem Richmond signs with Rhode Island 6 Lee County Gymnastics Three-peat 7 Kenneth Lindsay completes season as state runner-up in 3-A wrestling at 215 pounds 8 Grace Christian soccer finishes third in state 9 Grace Christian girls basketball finishes as runner-up 10 Carolina Trace hosts U.S. Women’s Open qualifier; youngest player in Open field qualifies from Trace

Honorable mentions: Lee County football coach Jody Stouffer resigns, coaches at Campbell; Lee Christian boys basketball finishes third in state; Central Carolina Cougars’ men’s basketball team is ranked for first time; local young golfer Jack Radley collects more tournament wins, sets Sanford Golf Course course record; Southern Lee wrestling wins conference regular season and tournament crowns; Former Yellow Jackets quarterback Mike Stryffeler thrives at tight end at Campbell.

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NFL Glance

By The Associated Press All Times EST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA x-New England 10 5 0 .667 400 251 N.Y. Jets 8 7 0 .533 311 236 Miami 7 8 0 .467 336 360 Buffalo 5 10 0 .333 228 319 South W L T Pct PF PA x-Indianapolis 14 1 0 .933 409 277 Houston 8 7 0 .533 354 306 Jacksonville 7 8 0 .467 273 357 Tennessee 7 8 0 .467 337 389 North W L T Pct PF PA x-Cincinnati 10 5 0 .667 305 254 Baltimore 8 7 0 .533 370 248 Pittsburgh 8 7 0 .533 338 300 Cleveland 4 11 0 .267 222 358 West W L T Pct PF PA x-San Diego 12 3 0 .800 431 300 Denver 8 7 0 .533 302 280 Oakland 5 10 0 .333 184 358 Kansas City 3 12 0 .200 250 400 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA y-Philadelphia 11 4 0 .733 429 313 y-Dallas 10 5 0 .667 337 250 N.Y. Giants 8 7 0 .533 395 383 Washington 4 11 0 .267 246 313 South W L T Pct PF PA x-New Orleans 13 2 0 .867 500 318 Atlanta 8 7 0 .533 343 315 Carolina 7 8 0 .467 292 298 Tampa Bay 3 12 0 .200 234 380 North W L T Pct PF PA x-Minnesota 11 4 0 .733 426 305 y-Green Bay 10 5 0 .667 428 290 Chicago 6 9 0 .400 290 352 Detroit 2 13 0 .133 239 457 West W L T Pct PF PA x-Arizona 10 5 0 .667 368 292 San Francisco 7 8 0 .467 302 275 Seattle 5 10 0 .333 267 373 St. Louis 1 14 0 .067 169 408 x-clinched division y-clinched playoff spot ——— Sunday’s Games Chicago at Detroit, 1 p.m. Pittsburgh at Miami, 1 p.m. New England at Houston, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at Buffalo, 1 p.m. San Francisco at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Carolina, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at Cleveland, 1 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Seattle, 4:15 p.m. Philadelphia at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. Washington at San Diego, 4:15 p.m. Kansas City at Denver, 4:15 p.m. Baltimore at Oakland, 4:15 p.m. Green Bay at Arizona, 4:15 p.m. Cincinnati at N.Y. Jets, 8:20 p.m.

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12 18 .400 10 20 .333 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 26 8 .765 Chicago 13 17 .433 Milwaukee 12 18 .400 Detroit 11 21 .344 Indiana 9 22 .290 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Dallas 22 10 .688 San Antonio 19 11 .633 Houston 20 13 .606 Memphis 15 16 .484 New Orleans 14 16 .467 Northwest Division W L Pct Denver 20 12 .625 Portland 21 13 .618 Oklahoma City 18 14 .563 Utah 18 14 .563 Minnesota 7 26 .212 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Lakers 25 6 .806 Phoenix 21 12 .636 Sacramento 14 17 .452 L.A. Clippers 14 18 .438 Golden State 9 22 .290

101⁄2 121⁄2 GB — 11 12 14 151⁄2 GB — 2 21⁄2 61⁄2 7 GB — — 2 2 131⁄2 GB — 5 11 111⁄2 16

——— Thursday’s Games Chicago 98, Detroit 87 Houston 97, Dallas 94 San Antonio 108, Miami 78 Oklahoma City 87, Utah 86 L.A. Clippers 104, Philadelphia 88 Friday’s Games New York at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Orlando at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Sacramento at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Cleveland at New Jersey, 1 p.m. Charlotte at Miami, 3:30 p.m. San Antonio at Washington, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Indiana, 7 p.m. Toronto at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Houston at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Orlando at Chicago, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Memphis at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Denver at Utah, 9 p.m. Golden State at Portland, 10 p.m. Dallas at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Sunday’s Games Indiana at New York, 6 p.m. San Antonio at Toronto, 6 p.m. Charlotte at Cleveland, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Denver, 8 p.m. Dallas at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

NHL Glance

NBA Glance EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 23 8 .742 — Toronto 16 17 .485 8 New York 12 20 .375 111⁄2 Philadelphia 9 23 .281 141⁄2 New Jersey 3 29 .094 201⁄2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Orlando 23 8 .742 — Atlanta 21 10 .677 2 Miami 16 14 .533 61⁄2

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA New Jersey 39 28 10 1 57 113 86 Pittsburgh 41 26 14 1 53 130 107 N.Y. Rangers 40 19 17 4 42 107 113 Philadelphia 39 19 18 2 40 112 109 N.Y. Islanders 42 16 18 8 40 101 129 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Buffalo 39 24 11 4 52 107 90 Boston 39 20 12 7 47 103 94 Ottawa 41 21 16 4 46 115 121 Montreal 43 21 19 3 45 114 119 Toronto 41 14 18 9 37 114 142 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 40 24 10 6 54 144 114 Atlanta 39 18 17 4 40 124 125 Tampa Bay 40 15 15 10 40 100 120 Florida 41 16 18 7 39 117 133 Carolina 40 10 23 7 27 100 145 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 40 27 10 3 57 126 85 Nashville 41 24 14 3 51 118 118

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Detroit St. Louis Columbus

40 20 14 6 46 104 103 40 17 17 6 40 105 115 42 15 18 9 39 110 140 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Colorado 42 23 13 6 52 125 122 Calgary 40 23 12 5 51 111 97 Vancouver 41 24 16 1 49 129 102 Minnesota 41 20 18 3 43 108 119 Edmonton 41 16 21 4 36 114 134 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 41 26 8 7 59 138 105 Phoenix 42 25 13 4 54 110 95 Los Angeles 41 23 15 3 49 122 119 Dallas 40 18 11 11 47 121 124 Anaheim 40 16 17 7 39 112 129

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Navy 35, Missouri 13 Insight Bowl At Tempe, Ariz. Minnesota (6-6) vs. Iowa State (6-6), 6 p.m. (NFL) Chick-fil-A Bowl At Atlanta Virginia Tech 37, Tennessee 14 ——— Friday, Jan. 1 Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Auburn 38, Northwestern 35, OT Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Penn State 19, LSU 17 Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Florida State 33, West Virginia 21 Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif. Ohio State (10-2) vs. Oregon (10-2), 5 p.m. (ABC) Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Florida (12-1) vs. Cincinnati (12-0), 8:30 p.m. (FOX) ——— Saturday, Jan. 2 International Bowl At Toronto South Florida (7-5) vs. Northern Illinois (7-5), Noon (ESPN2) Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Oklahoma State (9-3) vs. Mississippi (8-4), 2 p.m. (FOX) PapaJohns.com Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Connecticut (7-5) vs. South Carolina (7-5), 2 p.m. (ESPN) Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn. East Carolina (9-4) vs. Arkansas (7-5), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Michigan State (6-6) vs. Texas Tech (8-4), 9 p.m. (ESPN) ——— Monday, Jan. 4 Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz. Boise State (13-0) vs. TCU (12-0), 8 p.m. (FOX) ——— Tuesday, Jan. 5 Orange Bowl At Miami Iowa (10-2) vs. Georgia Tech (11-2), 8 p.m. (FOX) ——— Wednesday, Jan. 6 GMAC Bowl Mobile, Ala. Central Michigan (11-2) vs. Troy (9-3), 7 p.m. (ESPN) ——— Thursday, Jan. 7 BCS National Championship At Pasadena, Calif. Alabama (13-0) vs. Texas (13-0), 8 p.m. (ABC)

Bowl Glance Saturday, Dec. 19 New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque Wyoming 35, Fresno State 28, 2OT St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl Rutgers 45, UCF 24 ——— Sunday, Dec. 20 New Orleans Bowl Middle Tennessee 42, Southern Miss. 32 ——— Tuesday, Dec. 22 Las Vegas Bowl BYU 44, Oregon State 20 ——— Wednesday, Dec. 23 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego Utah 37, California 27 ——— Thursday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu SMU 45, Nevada 10 ——— Saturday, Dec. 26 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Marshall 21, Ohio 17 Meineke Bowl At Charlotte Pittsburgh 19, North Carolina 17 Emerald Bowl At San Francisco Southern Cal 24, Boston College 13 ——— Sunday, Dec. 27 Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn. Clemson 21, Kentucky 13 ——— Monday, Dec. 28 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. Georgia 44, Texas A&M 20 ——— Tuesday, Dec. 29 EagleBank Bowl At Washington UCLA 30, Temple 21 Champs Sports Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Wisconsin 20, Miami 14 ——— Wednesday, Dec. 30 Humanitarian Bowl At Boise, Idaho Idaho 43, Bowling Green 42 Holiday Bowl At San Diego Nebraska 33, Arizona 0 ——— Thursday, Dec. 31 Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Air Force 47, Houston 20 Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Oklahoma 31, Stanford 27 Texas Bowl At Houston

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Thursday’s Games Montreal 5, Florida 4 Ottawa 3, N.Y. Islanders 2, SO San Jose 3, Phoenix 2, SO Detroit 4, Colorado 2 Nashville 2, Columbus 1, OT Vancouver 4, St. Louis 3, OT Dallas 5, Anaheim 3 Los Angeles 5, Minnesota 2 N.Y. Rangers 2, Carolina 1 Chicago 5, New Jersey 1 Calgary 2, Edmonton 1 Friday’s Games Philadelphia at Boston, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Carolina at N.Y. Rangers, 1 p.m. Vancouver at Dallas, 2 p.m. Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 3 p.m. Washington at Los Angeles, 4 p.m. Toronto at Calgary, 7 p.m. Colorado at Columbus, 7 p.m. Atlanta at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Detroit at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Chicago at St. Louis, 8 p.m. New Jersey at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Anaheim at Nashville, 8 p.m. Edmonton at San Jose, 10 p.m. Sunday’s Games Philadelphia at Ottawa, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Montreal, 3 p.m. Pittsburgh at Florida, 5 p.m. Anaheim at Chicago, 7 p.m.

ACC Basketball Glance Conference All Games W L PCT W L PCT Florida St. 1 0 1.000 12 2 .857 Wake Forest 1 0 1.000 10 2 .833 Boston College 1 0 1.000 9 4 .692 Duke 0 0 .000 11 1 .917 Virginia Tech 0 0 .000 11 1 .917 Clemson 0 0 .000 12 2 .857 North Carolina 0 0 .000 11 3 .786 Maryland 0 0 .000 8 4 .667 Virginia 0 0 .000 7 4 .636 Miami 0 1 .000 13 1 .929 Georgia Tech 0 1 .000 10 2 .833 N.C. State 0 1 .000 10 3 .769 ——— Wednesday’s Games Virginia Tech 85, Longwood 50 Virginia 72, UAB 63 North Carolina 87, Albany, N.Y. 70 William & Mary 83, Maryland 77 Miami 73, Bethune-Cookman 55 Boston College 85, South Carolina 76 Thursday’s Games Florida St. 81, Alabama A&M 34 Duke 114, Penn 55 N.C. State 89, UNC Greensboro 67 Wake Forest 74, Richmond 68, OT Friday’s Games No games scheduled Saturday’s Games Maine at Boston College, Noon Georgia Tech at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Seton Hall vs. Virginia Tech at Poliforum Benito Juarez, 8:30 p.m.

Gator Bowl Stats

Sports on TV Saturday, Jan. 2

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Noon ESPN2 — International Bowl, South Florida vs. N. Illinois, at Toronto 2 p.m. ESPN — Papajohns.com Bowl, South Carolina vs. Connecticut, at Birmingham, Ala. FOX — Cotton Bowl, Oklahoma St. vs. Mississippi St., at Arlington, Texas 5:30 p.m. ESPN — Liberty Bowl, Arkansas vs. East Carolina, at Memphis,

FLORIDA ST. 33, No. 18 WEST VIRGINIA 21 West Virginia 14 0 0 7 — 21 Florida St. 3 10 10 10 — 33 First Quarter WVU—Brown 32 run (Bitancurt kick), 11:45. FSU—FG Hopkins 26, 7:02. WVU—Devine 1 run (Bitancurt kick), 5:13. Second Quarter FSU—Thomas 12 run (Hopkins kick), 10:57. FSU—FG Hopkins 42, :08. Third Quarter FSU—FG Hopkins 22, 12:15. FSU—Thomas 19 run (Hopkins kick), 3:50. Fourth Quarter WVU—R.Clarke 5 run (Bitancurt kick), 14:56. FSU—Manuel 2 run (Hopkins kick), 8:54. FSU—FG Hopkins 37, 2:02. A—84,129. ——— WVU FSU First downs 18 24 Rushes-yards 37-221 46-226 Passing 107 189 Comp-Att-Int 9-19-1 17-24-0 Return Yards 0 37 Punts-Avg. 3-37.0 2-37.5 Fumbles-Lost 3-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 3-29 7-69 Time of Possession 22:53 37:07 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—West Virginia, Devine 16-168, Brown 6-43, R.Clarke 3-12, Sanders 1-7, Team 1-(minus 1), G.Smith 10-(minus 8). Florida St., Thomas 25-121, Manuel 14-70, C.Thompson 2-20, Reed 3-9, Givens 1-4, Pryor 1-2. PASSING—West Virginia, G.Smith 8-15-0-92, Brown 1-4-1-15. Florida St., Manuel 17-240-189. RECEIVING—West Virginia, Starks 3-30, Devine 2-28, Sanders 2-14, Austin 1-19, Arnett 1-16. Florida St., Fortson 4-73, Owens 3-37, Easterling 3-33, Pryor 2-22, Reed 2-0, Thomas 1-9, C.Thompson 1-9, Reliford 1-6.

TRANSACTIONS FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS—Signed P Danny Baugher to the practice squad. BUFFALO BILLS—Signed OT Nick Hennessey from the practice squad. Placed LB Nic Harris on injured reserve. CAROLINA PANTHERS—Placed WR Steve Smith on injured reserve. Signed LB Mortty Ivy from the practice squad. HOCKEY National Hockey League COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Assigned RW Mike Blunden to Syracuse (AHL). TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Signed G Jaroslav Janus to a three-year contract. COLLEGE BOISE STATE—Agreed to terms with football coach Chris Petersen on a 5-year contract through 2014. EAST CAROLINA—Suspended RB Jonathan Williams and DB Leonard Paulk for the Liberty Bowl. OKLAHOMA STATE—Suspended CB Perrish Cox for the Cotton Bowl for violating team rules.

Tenn. 9 p.m. ESPN — Alamo Bowl, Michigan St. vs. Texas Tech, at San Antonio MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1 p.m. CBS — Regional coverage, Arizona at UCLA or Gonzaga vs. Illinois, at Chicago 3:30 p.m. CBS — National coverage, Louisville at Kentucky ESPN2 — Villanova at Marquette 5:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Kansas at Temple 7:30 p.m.

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Saturday, January 2, 2010 / 5B

DEAR ABBY

BRIDGE HAND

Dad takes tickling too far by refusing to call it quits DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Dave,” likes to tickle our two boys, ages 7 and 8. He goes too far sometimes and they beg him to stop, but he won’t. I have talked about it with my sons and even came up with a phrase — “No more!” — when they want him to quit. I have also tried to make it clear to Dave that he needs to stop when they say it. The problem is, he continues even after they say it. When I try to stop him, he says he’s just “playing with my boys” and that I’m interfering. Or, if they say stop, he gets irritated and calls them “sissies.” I know his tickling is hurtful because he has done it to me and left bruises. What can I do to make him stop this behavior? — NOT TICKLED, NOBLESVILLE, IND.

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Happy Birthday: Do your research thoroughly and refuse to put money on the line for someone else’s project. You have to bet on yourself if you want to play it safe. No one will do as good a job. This will be a strange year with many options. Now is the time to be precise and controlling. Your numbers are 9, 12, 16, 22, 38, 40, 47 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Shake off any of the negativity trying to whittle its way into your future. The past is over and done with and the future must be viewed with all the hope, faith, love and happiness you can muster. Be passionate about each new project and friendship. 5 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t leave anything to chance. Take care of unfinished business so you can enjoy the benefits heading your way. Open your eyes to the possibilities that exist and make room for the things that really count. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make changes at home to help you with a venture you want to pursue. You don’t have to spend a lot to get something off the ground. Don’t let your plans limit you when they should be bringing you greater hope for the future. 4 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Stop waiting to see what everyone else is going to do. If you want control, you have to lead the procession. A partnership can make all the difference to your future. Pick and choose carefully. 3 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A poor judgment call on your part will lead to a financial loss. Say no if something doesn’t sit right with you. Do your own research to assess what’s going on and what you need to do to avoid a risky decision. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Ask questions and

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DEAR NOT TICKLED: I’m not tickled, either, because tickling can be a form of abuse when it’s taken too far. And when someone says, “Stop!” regardless of the reason, the person should lay off. Your husband’s behavior is sadistic. If he bruised you, one look at the mark he left should have been a clue to him that he went too far. I hope you realize that the man you’re describing is a bully. The boys are not “sissies.” They are simply outweighed. Your husband should find a contact sport, channel his aggression elsewhere, and pick on someone his own size. o

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DEAR ABBY: I am in a touchy situation. I am recently divorced and my 7-year-old daughter idolizes and deeply misses her father. My ex is in prison serving time for molesting my older daughter, who was his stepchild. Obviously, my younger girl, “Karen,” has no clue why her father is in prison. She still thinks that when he gets out, he’ll be part of her life. She’s too young to hear the truth, but how else can I explain why Daddy will never be part of her life again? I don’t want her to resent me for keeping her from her father, but I’m afraid that’s exactly what will happen. Abby, please help me. I’m torn about keeping Karen happy, but also keeping her safe. — TORN IN TEXAS DEAR TORN: I know you want to protect Karen, but that may not be realistic. If your older daughter is living at home, there’s a possibility that she has told her little sister

what happened. Karen IS old enough to understand the difference between acceptable touching and what is not. If she doesn’t already know, then for her safety you should have that talk with her. Your ex-husband will, I hope, be away for a very long time. When Karen brings him up, repeat that to her. She’ll be older and fully able to understand by the time her father is ready for release. And by then you will have told her all the facts. o DEAR ABBY: When I see someone with a label sticking out of his or her shirt, blouse or whatever, is it proper to just walk up and stick the label back inside the person’s clothing? Should I just tell the person that the label is showing? Or should I ignore it? I have always appreciated knowing when this has happened to me. What’s the correct way of handling this? — OBSERVANT IN LAS CRUCES, N.M. DEAR OBSERVANT: To walk up to someone you don’t know well and touch him (or her) is extremely presumptuous. If you see that someone needs a clothing adjustment, take the person aside, quietly explain what you have noticed and let the person fix it him- or herself. P.S. It is OK to OFFER assistance — which may or may not be gratefully accepted.

ODDS AND ENDS Crews contend with 19 pythons at Utah trailer fire ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Crews responding to a trailer fire in southern Utah had another factor to contend with: snakes. Kristeen Checketts, the animal control officer in St. George, says there were about 19 pet pythons in the trailer when it caught fire Thursday morning at an RV park in town. Once the fire was put down, Checketts and firefighters began pulling out snake after snake, most in cages and some up to 18 feet long. Checketts says 11 survived. The snakes’ owner tried to revive another by massaging it and blowing into its mouth through a plastic pipe. Fire Capt. Jason Whipple says the accidental fire started with a heat lamp in one of the snake cages.

SD authorities say driver’s blood alcohol was .708 RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota authorities say a woman found passed out in a stolen delivery van earlier this month registered a blood alcohol content of .708 — nearly nine times the legal limit and a possible record for the state. Meade County State’s Attorney Jesse Sondreal said Wednesday that 45-year-old Marguerite Engle was found slumped over the van’s steering wheel along a highway on Dec. 1. He says the highest blood alcohol content state chemists he spoke with could recall was a .56. The state’s legal limit is .08.

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MY ANSWER Authorities say Engle missed an initial court hearing Dec. 15, but that they found her Monday in another stolen vehicle, and that she had been drinking.

Man fights intruder after using ‘beer can’ alarm FARGO, N.D. – Fargo police said an apartment tenant who set empty beer cans in front of his door to alert him to intruders ended up fighting with an alleged burglar. Sgt. Bill Ahlfeldt said police were called early Tuesday after a report of two elderly men attacking each other. Ahlfeldt says a 61-year-old man who lives in the same building was arrested on suspicion of burglary. Ahlfeldt said the man appeared to be intoxicated, and it’s possible he believed he was entering his own apartment.

W. Pa. man buys home at tax sale, finds it razed CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A southwestern Pennsylvania man received a Christmas Eve lesson in the old adage, “Let the buyer beware.” Billy Joe Sanders, of Pittsburgh, said he bought a home in Canonsburg during a Washington County tax sale in August. When he went to check on the property on Christmas Eve, he learned that it had been torn down by the county’s redevelopment authority — and has since learned his $5,500 won’t be refunded. County officials said tax sales all include a “buyer beware” clause, and owners are responsible for doing a title search and otherwise checking on the property’s status.

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What Jesus did is what matters Q: Do we know what Jesus looked like when He was a baby, or what Mary and Joseph looked like when He was born? I’ve been looking at the Christmas cards we’ve been getting this year, and most of them are similar in the way they picture them (at least the religious cards). - Mrs. K.A. A: No, we don’t know exactly what Jesus looked like - either when He was born, or later in life. Artists throughout the ages have tried to picture Him, but even the most inspiring painting of Jesus is still a product of the artist’s imagination. The same is true of Mary and Joseph. Sometimes I’ve asked myself why God didn’t have someone in the first century paint Jesus’ portrait (although portraits were rare then, and restricted to very wealthy people). One reason, I suspect, is because He knew that we’d be tempted to turn a portrait of Jesus into an idol - and that would be wrong. It also might have caused us to overlook the deeper meaning of Jesus. But we do have “portraits” of another kind in the Bible word portraits! The important thing isn’t what Jesus looked like, but what He was like, and what He did for us. And when we turn to the Gospels in the New Testament, we learn these things. Most of all we learn of His great love for us - a love so great that He was willing to die on the cross for our salvation. Is Jesus Christ real to you? He can be, as you turn to Him in repentance and faith, and invite Him to come into your heart and life.

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Lost black & white female cat, named Socks, 1 year old, lost on Stuart Drive. Call: 919-776-1999 or 775-9768.

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420 Help Wanted General Movie Extras to stand in the backgrounds of a major film production. All looks needed. Earn up to $150/day. Experience not required. Call 877-577-2952.

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730 For Rent Apts/Condos 2BR, 1BA, Very nice close to post office, hospital & down town, energy efficient, duplex, central heat/ac lawn maint. Included, $515 mo Johnson Real Estate 919-777-6060 Furnished Studios & 1BR apts, $115-$130 a week; all utilities paid 919-771-5747

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900 Miscellaneous 960 Statewide Classifieds 2 DAY LIQUIDATION Auction- January 8 & 9 at 10 a.m., 2920 N. Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC. Complete liquidation of AllisonErwin Co., a 116 year old furniture company. New in box furniture & electronics. Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room Suites, TVs, Computers, Electronics. www.ClassicAuctions.com 704-888-1647. NCAF5479

Full time RN position in a 735 Found: Sweet female Aus52 bed facility, performing sie Mix found on Christmas quality assurance, wound For Rent - Room in West Sanford CKC Pure Breed care, and MDS responsibiliCLEAN & BRIGHT: She arrived with a black Chihuahuas ties. Hours are M-F, 8amFurnished West Sanford, Border Collie/Shepherd Blues & Chocolates $300 4:30pm. MDS experience Private bath & entry, mix who ran off before we required. Excellent benefits Each MW, frig., TV, $150 wkly. DONATE YOUR VEHICLEwere able to read its tags. and competitive salary com- Call Janet 910-639-9902 776-0928. Receive $1000 Grocery Contact: Nancy & Bob mensurate with experience. Coupon. United Breast 919-708-6797 Need Help Finding a Send resume or apply at: 740 Cancer Foundation. Free couple that were selling Lee Cty Nursing & Rehab 190 For Rent - Mobile Mammograms, Breast CanBeagel puppies out of the 714 Westover Drive cer info: www.ubcf.info. back of a truck 4 or 5 Sanford, NC 27330 Yard Sales Homes Free Towing, Tax Deductiyears ago at the old rsercy@liberty-ltc.com ble, Non-Runners Accepted, 5 Family Moving Sale, 16 x 80 MH 3 BR 2 Ba Wal-Mart parking lot. We 500 1-888-468-5964. No early birds. Sat. 7amMent Condition on Private bought a red beagle from Until 215 Stroud St., off Lot Deposite Required them and have a friend that Free Pets ALL CASH VENDING! Do Hawkins Ave. Furniture, No Pets Broadway Area wants one. Information You Earn Up to $800/day ladies suits all sizes, 919-499-8333 about this couple will be 520 (potential)? Your own local whatnots, plus sz clothes, appreciated. Free Dogs route. 25 Machines and lots of childrens’ clothes, Please call Walt 2 & 3 Bedroom Trailers For Candy. All for $9,995. 1TV, HH items, toys, 919-247-3628 Rent, All Refurbished, Oli888-753-3458, MultiVend, Jordan’s & Nike’s For Sale Free to good home! Two 1 via Area, For More Inforyear old black & chocolate LLC. 680 mation Contact James at Labs; have been spayed & Ask about our 919-935-9116 Farm Produce have all shots. Call: 776ATTEND COLLEGE ONYARD SALE SPECIAL 2710 or 708-7480 LINE from home. Medical, 3 yr. old powder blue, 8 lines/2 days* For Rent: Mobile HomeBusiness, Paralegal, Ac600 3 gallon blueberry plants. small 2 bedrooms, washer counting, Criminal Justice. Plant this year, pick next Merchandise & dryer, no pets. Job placement assistance. year, $25 per plant. Get a FREE “kit”: 919-776-4836. Computer available. Finan919-498-5446. 6 signs, 60 price stickers, 601 cial aid if qualified. Call 6 arrows, marker, inventory North of Sanford 888-899-6918, www.CenBargain Bin/ sheet, tip sheet! Cow Hay Small 2BR/1BA,$345/mo., turaOnline.com *Days must be consecutive Square Bale Oats 3.00 $250 or Less Small 2BR 2BA $400/mo. Bale NO PETS! 919-770-2246 *“Bargain Bin” ads are free for 200 Call: 258-6152 or 353or 919-499-7530. DRIVERS CDL/A FLATBED five consecutive days. Items must 0385 Transportation total $250 or less, and the price Up to .41 CPM. Home must be included in the ad. Time. Benefits. OTR ExperiSmall MH For Rent Exc. Fresh collards, turnip roots, Multiple items at a single price ence Required. No felonies. 240 Condition Wash/Dryer greens, black-eyed peas, (i.e., jars $1 each), and Top earner potential Cars - General animals/pets do not qualify. hog jaws & hamhocks. B&B Rental/Credit Application $69,000. Carrier since One free “Bargain Bin” ad per Req $300/Dep $300/mo Market. 919-775-3032 1928! 800-441-4271, x 1979 International household per month. No Pets (919)499-5523 NC-100 School Bus 695 2 - 6FT Neoprene Storage $1,800 OBO Total Electric 2 BR 2 Bath Wanted to Buy Cabinets $60 Each & KNIGHT TRANSPORTA919-498-3030 M H in Small Park in 7 ft Metal Shelving $50 TION- Charlotte Division. 919-478-4108 Looking to purchase Northern Lee County 919-499-2432 Hiring OTR Drivers. Must small timber tracts. Partially Furnished have 6 mos OTR experi1994 Ford Tempo Fully insured. Call $550/mo $200/dep 32’’ Sharp CRT TV with ence, Clean MVR, No 83,000 Miles $600 919-499-8704 Water and Garbage Pick remote 5 years old $100. DUI/DWI. No Felonies/Ac478-1545 Up Included. No Pets. Ref Hall Tree Table 6 FT with 700 cidents. Apply online and Proof of income req mirror $75 919-499-1650 www.knighttrans.com Automobile Policy: Three Rentals 774-8003 Leave Message 704-998-2700. different automobile ads per Black Dansko Clogs, household per year at the Closed Back, Size 36 (6-7) 750 720 “Family Rate”. In excess of 3, CDL A TEAM Drivers with $50 Nearly Brand New billing will be at the For Rent Hazmat. Split $0.68 for all For Rent Houses 776-0569 - 353-1287 “Business Rate”. miles. O/OP teams paid Miscellaneous 1,2,3 BR Rentals Avail. $1.40 for all miles. Up to Cannon Digital Camera 250 Adcock Rentals $1500 Bonus. 1-800-835Office Space For Rent: All Call for details: 774-6046 Trucks 9471. Utilities Included, Centrally 776-0249 adcockrentalsnc.com Located, $550 A Month 01’ Dakota pickup, 1 ownFor Sale Propane DRIVER- CDL-A. Attention Call: 919-777-2826 (Ask er, 164k mls, all service re108 Marina Rd. Gas Heater 12 BKU Flatbed Drivers! Steady For Chris) cords, recent starter serp $800/mo 3BD/2BA $45 Freight & Miles. Limited belt, brakes/power steer800 Adcock Rentals (919)775-7893 Tarping. Paycheck depositing, subwoofer & amp, 774-6046 Real Estate ed to ComData Card, $25 $3500. 919-721-0887 Bonus for every clean DOT Gateway Computer P4, inspection. Must have 820 For Sale: 1996 GMC Sier3BR 1.5 Bath Brick House tower, keyboard, mouse, TWIC Card or apply within ra 6 cylinder Pick-up for Homes with Car Port Fenced in 15” LCD. Call for details: 30 days of hire. Western sale. Call: 919-776-1575 Back Yard $700/mo 776-0249 Express. Class A CDL, 22 *Houses/Mobile Homes/Real for details-is no ans lv msg$750/Dep Serious years old, 1 year experiEstate Policy: One (house) per Kenmore Console will return your call. Inquiries 775-2745 household per year at the ence. 866-863-4117. Humidifier $25. Bed “Family Rate”.Consecutive Gaurd Rails, Two, $5 Each. 3BR, 1 BA, NEW roof, 255 different locations/addresses 776-0235 will be billed HVAC, flooring, paint and Sport Utilities Seeking RECRUITER to repat the “Business Rate”. stove. 1298 Hooker St. resent NC territory for COLRefrigerator GE, White $500/mo plus sec. dep. CLASSIFIED DEADONIAL LIFE. Recruiting exGood Condition $150 919-444-9546 For Sale: 3 Bedroom/1.5 LINE: 2:00 PM perience required. Life & 919-7215680 Bath Home.1 Acre Lot, Health licensure must be DAY BEFORE 519 Maple Ave. Nice Neighborhood! Call: obtained. Contact Kristi PUBLICATION. (2:00 Solid Oak Frame Sofa and $550/mo 3BD/1BA 919-777-6574 Chair Burgundy, Green & Hood, (803) 467-7007, pm Friday for Adcock Rentals Beige Striped Cushions khood1@att.net. Sat/Sun ads). San774-6046 From home with PUBLISHER’S ford Herald, Classino children and no pets. NOTICE For Rent: 2 Bedroom Farmfied Dept., Excellent Condition $150 By Invitation Only...Drivers house. 500/deposit 919-837-2342 After 6pm 718-1201 or Wanted! Where: Cypress 500/month. Broadway Truck Lines. When: Now! 718-1204 Area. 919-258-9784 or 605 What: Great Pay & Bene919-353-4320 300 fits! How: CDL-A & 2 years Miscellaneous experience. RSVP: 800Businesses/Services THE SANFORD HERALD 545-1351. www.cypresHAVING A makes every effort to follow struck.com YARD SALE? HUD guidelines in rental 315 All real estate advertising in advertisements placed by The DEADLINE for Elderly/In-Home this newspaper is subject to FLATBED DRIVERS. Come our advertisers. We reserve Ads is 2 P.M. the Federal Fair Housing grow with us! Have a prosCare the right to refuse or Act 1968 which makes it perous 2010 at WTI Transthe day PRIOR change ad copy as Live in home care provider illegal to advertise “any port. Freight, Great Beneto publication. necessary for needed. Free room & preference, limitation or dis- fits. Taking care of our drivPREPAYMENT IS HUD compliances. board. (718)638-1984 crimination based on race, ers. Call 800-828-6452. REQUIRED FOR color, religion, sex, handiwww.wtitransport.com YARD SALE ADS. West Sanford Home 370 cap, familial status, or THE SANFORD HERALD, For Rent 4BR 2.5 Bath Home Repair national origin or an intenAIRLINES ARE HIRINGCLASSIFIED DEPT. LG Screened In Back Porch tion to make any such pref- Train for high paying Avia718-1201 or Nice Neighborhood L.C Harell Home erence, limitation or dis- tion Maintenance Career. 718-1204 New Fridge, New Paint Improvement Decks, crimination.” FAA approved program. Fiand Carpet, Excellent porches, buildings repair This newspaper will not nancial aid if qualified. 615 Condition $1200/month remodel & electrical Interiknowingly accept any Housing available. Call Appliances Call Eddie (919)708-2036 or-Exterior Quality Work at advertisement for real Aviation Institute of Mainteaffordable prices. Senior estate which is in violation nance (888) 349-5387. Appliance Repair - all 100 730 Discount No job to small or of the law. Our readers are brands. Free estimate.All to large (919)770-3853 Announcements For Rent hereby informed that all work guaranteed. Call Mr. dwellings advertised in this FORECLOSED ONLINE Paul anytime 258-9165. Apts/Condos 400 newspaper available on an HOME AUCTION. 800+ 110 Employment 640 MOVE IN SPECIAL equal opportunity basis. Homes. Bids Open 1/11. Special Notices FREE RENT To complain of discrimina- Open House: 1/3, 9 & 10. Firewood Spring Lane Apartments 420 tion call 919-733-7996 View Full Listings & Details: Attention WoodworkFire Wood 2 bedroom apt. energy (N.C. Human Relations www.Auction.com. REDC. ers! Braston-Gail EnterprisHelp Wanted Mixed Hardwoods efficient, adjacent to Spring Commission). Brkr 20400. es located at 336 Wicker General Full Size Pick Up Lane Gallaria call today. Street in Sanford, now has Split & Delivered $85 919-774-6511 LAND OR DEVELOPMENTS reclaimed barn wood for Looking For Plumbers 830 499-1617/353-9607 simpsonandsimpson.com WANTED. We buy or marall your woodworking proj& Plumbers Helpers Mobile Homes ket development lots. Mounects! Come by and check Experienced w/ Copper Firewood For Sale delivtain or Waterfront Com1 BR APT. 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