January 12, 2010

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DRUG ENFORCEMENT

Agents perform pill round-up

SPORTS

More than a dozen arrested locally for trafficking prescription medicine

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McGWIRE COMES CLEAN ABOUT STEROID USE

Sobbing and sniffling, Mark McGwire finally answered the steroid question. Ending more than a decade of denials and evasion, McGwire admitted Monday what many had suspected for so long — that steroids and human growth hormone helped make him a home run king.

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SANFORD — There’s some bad medicine going around Lee County.

That’s why Lee County sheriff’s deputies, Sanford police and members of the State Bureau of Investigation teamed up Monday morning to round

up people they believe have engaged in “doctor shopping” — the practice of visiting multiple doctors in order to receive extra prescriptions, usually for opium-based drugs like oxycodone, hydrocodone and methadone.

Monday, authorities had warrants charging about 15 people in the area with various

crimes including trafficking opium, which carries a mandatory active sentence even for first-time offenders, and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. Operation: Bad Medicine sought to serve those warrants.

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UNITED WAY CAR GIVEAWAY

2010 ELECTION

TICKET TO RIDE

Race to unseat Etheridge begins Four GOP hopefuls for U.S. Congress debate tonight in Chatham County

LABOR UNIONS TAKE DEMS TO TASK OVER BILL The president of the AFL-CIO, irate over a proposed tax on high-value health insurance, warned Democrats Monday they risk catastrophic election defeats similar to 1994 if they fail to come up with a health bill labor likes

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Pam Riddle (right) reacts after winning a Chevy Cobalt from United Way of Lee County as her niece Renee Hall embraces her on Monday at Wilkinson Cadillac-Chevrolet-Buick-GMC.

SOME BARS IN STATE IGNORING NEW LAW

Riddle holds the winning ticket for new car

Most bars and restaurants are obeying North Carolina’s new indoor smoking ban, but some hookah bars are ignoring the law, saying they are exempt

By CAITLIN MULLEN

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STATE SHARK EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY AT AQUARIUM Beachgoers on the North Carolina Outer Banks will be able to get a close look at sharks this summer without scurrying to shore

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SANFORD — When Pam Riddle’s name wasn’t called at the United Way’s Automobile Giveaway ’10 Monday night, tears streamed down her face.

But they were tears of joy.

The group gave gave away the car through a reverse drawing, so the last name in the box — Riddle’s — was the winner of a new silver Chevrolet Cobalt.

Riddle, an instructor at Central Carolina Community College’s Harnett County campus, said she couldn’t believe she’d won and “might need a

— Pam Riddle — Winner of a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt in the United Way of Lee County’s Automobile Giveaway 2010 Monday night

day to recuperate.”

Jan Hayes, executive director of the Lee County United Way,

which was informally presented to the Lee County Board of Education on Dec. 8, would have high schoolers start classes two weeks earlier (Aug. 10), while elementary and middle school students would begin the year on Aug. 25, which is currently the earliest schools can start as mandated by the state,

PITTSBORO — Republicans trying to find a challenger for six-term U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) in November will get a look at potential candidates tonight at a debate between four people seeking the seat.

Candidates Frank Deatrich, Renee Ellmers, Jay Johnson, and Dan Mansell will make statements and take questions at a forum set for 7 p.m. today at the Chatham County Council on Aging, located at 365 N.C. 87 in Pittsboro.

The event will be the first group appearance of the candidates seeking to unseat Etheridge, who has held North Carolina’s Second District congressional seat since 1997.

Etheridge, the only North Carolina congressman with a seat on the House Ways and Means Committee, is a former Harnett County commissioner, state representative and state superintendent of public education.

He briefly entertained the idea of challenging Republican Richard Burr for one of North Carolina’s seats in the U.S. Senate before announcing in late 2009 that he would seek

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See video of the winner’s reaction to Monday night’s car giveaway online at sanfordherald.com.

said the giveaway is a great way to generate support for the organization.

The drawing was open to those who give the United Way an hour’s pay of their salary each month. The donation is pre-tax, Hayes said.

Riddle said she’s been a

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

LIBRARY TO READ ‘BLOOD DONE SIGNED MY NAME’

District to discuss calendar changes

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TO INFORM, CHALLENGE AND CELEBRATE

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SANFORD — The Lee County Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. tonight to, among other agenda items, vote on proposed changes to the high school calendar.

If the school board approves the change, a request waiver will then be submitted to the Department of Public

HAPPENING TODAY n Lee County Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 202 Summit Drive. To schedule an appointment, contact the Lee County Red Cross Chapter at (919) 774-6857.

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Learn about the Second Congressional District candidates online: o Frank Deatrich: www.frankforrepresentative.com o Renee Ellmers: www.reneeforcongress.com o U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge: www. etheridgeforcongress.org o Jay Johnson: No Web site. o Dan Mansell: www.danmansell.com

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‘I’ve always given to United Way. This is actually the first time I’ve been a finalist. I really didn’t think much when they called me.”

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The Lee County Library will sponsor a community read of the best-seller “Blood Done Sign My Name,” by Timothy Tyson, following the Feb. 7 showing of the play at Temple Theatre

n “Doctor shopping” is the practice of visiting multiple doctors in order to receive extra prescriptions, usually for opium-based drugs like oxycodone, hydrocodone and methadone.

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HEALTH CARE

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WANT TO GO? The Lee County Board of Education will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Room of the Government Building at 100 Hillcrest Drive.

Instruction, which must approve alterations to school calendars.

The proposed change,

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OBITUARIES

SCOTT MOONEYHAM

Sanford: James Coble, 10; Maggie Herring, 94; Frank Jackson Sr., 81; Leah Willett Broadway: Dorothy Judd, 57; Joseph Womack, 52

Putting liquor sales in private hands would cost local governments money

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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.

On the Agenda Rundown of local meetings in the area:

TODAY n The Chatham County Economic Development Corporation will meet at 7:45 a.m. at Central Carolina Community College, 764 West St., Pittsboro. n The Moore County Airport Authority will meet at 10 a.m. at the Airport Terminal Building, Highway 22, Pinehurst. n The Lee County Board of Education will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Room of the Government Building. n The Lee County Democratic Party will hold its next monthly meeting at Tony’s Seafood. The meeting, which will be in combination with the Democratic Women, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Send any questions to chair@leedemocrats.org or call (919) 718-9242.

WEDNESDAY n The City Council of the City of Sanford will meet at 1 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Center for the purpose of holding a public hearing on Economic Development Incentives for Parkdale. The Law and Finance Committee will meet following the meeting.

Birthdays LOCAL: Best wishes are extended to everyone celebrating a birthday today, especially Barbara Johnson, Larry Siler, Montavious Rashad Bowser, Melissa Bolton, Staci Love, Kathy Peterson, Cera Stamm, Tommy George, Cierra Shardae Owens, Stephanie Avent, Stephen Avent, Katrina Stafford, Timmy Rocque, Dillon Hunt, Laverne Reynolds and Christian McAuley.

CELEBRITIES: Radio commentator Rush Limbaugh is 59. Actress Kirstie Alley is 59.

Radio personality Howard Stern is 56. Actor Oliver Platt is 50. Basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins is 50. Rock singer Zack de la Rocha is 40. Rapper Raekwon (Wu Tang Clan) is 40. Contemporary Christian singer Jeremy Camp is 32. R&B singer Amerie is 30. Actor Will Rothhaar is 23. Actor Andrew Lawrence is 22.

Almanac Today is Tuesday, Jan. 12, the 12th day of 2010. There are 353 days left in the year.

This day in history: On Jan. 12, 1910, at a White House dinner hosted by President William Howard Taft, Baroness Rosen, the wife of the Russian ambassador, caused a stir by requesting and smoking a cigarette — it was, apparently, the first time a woman had smoked openly during a public function in the executive mansion. (Some of the other women present who had brought their own cigarettes began lighting up in turn.)

In 1773, the first public museum in America was organized, in Charleston, S.C. In 1915, the U.S. House of Representatives rejected, 204-174, a constitutional amendment giving women the right to vote.

In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt re-established the National War Labor Board.

In 1948, the Supreme Court ruled that state law schools could not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race.

In 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. founded Motown Records (originally Tamla Records) in Detroit.

In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson said in his State of the Union address that the U.S. should stay in South Vietnam until Communist aggression there was ended.

In 1976, mystery writer Agatha Christie died in Wallingford, England, at 85.

In 1986, the shuttle Columbia blasted off with a crew that included the first HispanicAmerican in space, Dr. Franklin R. ChangDiaz.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR TODAY n Rehearsals for Lee County Community Orchestra will resume from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Music Room at Lee County High School, located at 1708 Nash St. Call 776-4628 for more information. New musicians are welcome. n A Novel Approach Book Club will meet at noon at the Enrichment Center. n The Alzheimer’s & Caregiver Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. at the Enrichment Center. n Lee County Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 202 Summit Drive. To schedule an appointment, contact the Lee County Red Cross Chapter at (919) 774-6857. n The Lee County Democratic Party will hold its next monthly meeting at Tony’s Seafood. The meeting, which will be in combination with the Democratic Women, will begin at 6:30 pm. All Democrats are encouraged to attend. Send any questions to chair@ leedemocrats.org or call (919) 718-9242.

WEDNESDAY n Sanford Jobseekers will meet at First Baptist Church from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. to support those who are seeking employment.

All are welcome. This program provides networking, encouragement and practical tips on job searching. Call 776-6137 for more information. n Living with Vision Loss Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. at the Enrichment Center. n A Veterans Remembrance Group meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at the Enrichment Center in Sanford. Douglas Roe, an artist and former Air Force pilot, will share his experiences and will display his paintings of various planes. For more information, call 776-0501, Ext. 201. n The Lee County Library offers story time at 10 a.m. The program is designed for children up to 2 and lasts approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Story times may include books, finger plays, puppets, movement, songs, flannel board stories, crafts and a movie depending on the theme and the age group. n The Central Carolina Paddlers canoe and kayak club will meet at 7 p.m. in the Wesley Fellowship Center at Jonesboro United Methodist Church, 407 W. Main Street, Sanford.

Sheriffs Officer, Jonathan Foster, will speak on how to prevent and report theft. Call 7185104 for information.

THURSDAY n A check-off referendum will be held today in each flue-cured producing county in North Carolina. Flue-cured tobacco growers will vote on their continuance of their support of the self-help plan of promoting flue-cured tobacco by Tobacco Associates, Inc. for the marketing years 2010, 2011, 2012. The referendum will be conducted by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. Polling places will be open during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at each flue-cured producing County Extension office. n The Arthritis Support Group will meet at

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Elvin E. Strowd (left) and his wife Anne (second from right) were honored by a resolution from the Chatham County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 4 for their donation of 40 acres of land to the county. The Strowds are shown with Commissioner Chair Sally Kost (second from left) and Strowd’s cousin Frances Danek (right).

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11 a.m. at the Enrichment Center. The guest speaker will be Dr. Knecht from Knecht Chiropractic. He will be sharing information about Fibromyalgia and how this debilitating disease effects your body and lifestyle. n The Grancare Luncheon, for grandparents ad other relatives raising grandchildren, will be held at noon at the Enrichment Center. Registration requested, call 776-0501, ext. 230. n The Lee County Library offers story time at 11 a.m. The program is aimed at children ages 3 and up, and lasts 30 to 45 minutes.

Story times may include books, finger plays, puppets, movement, songs, flannel board stories, crafts and a movie depending on the theme and the age group.

SATURDAY n Child Safety Expo will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at Grace Chapel Church, 2605 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Sanford. Planned events are self defense by Brick City Martial Arts Academy, Internet safety by the Girl and Boy Scouts of America along with the Boys and Girls Club of Sanford, child identification with the Lee County Sheriff’s Department and making right choices with GCC Children’s Ministry. Pre-registration is free by going to www.brickcitymartialarts.com. 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 A “Skywatching Session” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jordan Lake State Park.

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JAN. 20 n A blood drive will be held from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at Belk, 1065 Spring Lane. To schedule an appointment, contact Lea Chandler at (919) 774-4428. n The Lee County Library offers story time at 10 a.m. The program is designed for children up to 2 and lasts approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Story times may include books, finger plays, puppets, movement, songs, flannel board stories, crafts and a movie depending on the theme and the age group. n The High Hopes Chorus, an all volunteer chorus, will begin practicing at 2 p.m. at the Jonesboro Presbyterian Church. This chorus practices and then presents a program to all assisted living and nursing home facilities in Lee County. The practices and performances are always on a Wednesday afternoon and last only about an hour and a half. The chorus is currently in need of a pianist for a 13-week commitment. Those interested in joining can contact Mary Ann Ludwick at (919) 776-4502.

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MLK celebration event Monday at the civic center

SANFORD — The Council for Effective Actions and Decisions will host its 12th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. community celebration beginning at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center.

Using the national theme “a day on, not a day off,� the observance will have a new look this year. A youth choir and praise team competition will kick the event off with several choirs competing for trophies. Vendors will be set up to showcase their goods and services, and concessions will be offered for sale. Cash prizes will be given away each hour during the competition.

At 1 p.m., the inspirational portion of the program will get under way with guest speaker Dr. Leonzo Lynch, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Charlotte and with music by Abraham’s Seed.

As a part of the celebration, the public will be able to order a brick for the Dr. MLK Memorial Park being constructed on South Horner Blvd. near the underpass.

Vendor tables are available for $25. Those interested in a vendor table or in entering a youth choir or praise team in the competition, contact Terry and Sabrina Wicker, James French, Margaret Johnson, Margaret Murchison or the Wilson & Reives Law Firm

by Jan. 14. — from staff reports

HARNETT COUNTY

Health centers to offer free H1N1, flu vaccinations

LILLINGTON — In recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week, First Choice Community Health Centers is offering free flu and H1N1 vaccinations to the community.

FCCHC will provide influenza and H1N1 flu vaccinations at all four medical facilities during

normal business hours.

In addition, FCCHC Mobile Healthcare units will be available to provide both flu shots on location throughout Harnett County and the surrounding area.

Schedules and appointments for the mobile units can be requested by contacting Linda Kerr, LPN at (910) 436-3194 Ext. 1409.

More information is available on the Web at www. firstchoicechc.org or www. cdc.gov/flu. — from staff reports

CHATHAM COUNTY

County’s elected boards to meet on economic development PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is hosting a joint meeting of the Board of Commissioners, the town boards of Goldston, Pittsboro and Siler City, and the Board of Education to discuss economic development in the county.

The meeting, open to the public, is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, at the Bestfood Cafeteria in Chatham Plaza Shopping Center, Siler City.

The EDC hosts joint board meetings periodically to share information and address issues of common concern.

For more information, contact Dianne Reid, president of the Chatham County Economic Development Corporation, at 542-8275 or dreid@chathamedc.org. — from staff reports

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United Way taking funding applications SANFORD — United Way of Lee County is now accepting funding applications for the 2010-11 fiscal year. Applications are available at leecountyunitedway. org and must be submitted no later than Feb. 1.

All requests are evaluated by community volunteers, who make funding recommendations based on the United Way’s current priorities. For information, call (919) 776-5823. — from staff reports

‘Blood Done Sign My Name’ community reading to follow Feb. 7 performance From staff reports TEMPLE THEATRE SANFORD — The Lee County Library will sponsor a community read of the best-seller “Blood Done Sign My Name,� by Timothy Tyson, following the Feb. 7 showing of the play at Temple Theatre.

The book recounts Tyson’s boyhood experiences with a racially motivated murder in Oxford in the early 1970s and explores aspects of the Civil Rights Movement in North Carolina. Tyson’s father, Vernon, was pastor of Jonesboro Methodist Church during the 1960s.

Multiple copies are available for check out at the library. “One book, one com-

Temple Theatre will present the one-man show, “Blood Done Sign My Name,� the best-selling memoir by North Carolina author Tim Tyson adapted for the stage by playwright and actor Mike Wiley.

The show begins Jan. 29 and ends Feb. 7. For tickets, visit templeshows.com or call (919) 774-4155.

munity� coincides with the Temple Theatre’s production of Mike Wiley’s play “Blood Done Sign My Name,� beginning in late January. Wiley adapted his one-man show from Tyson’s book.

POLICE BEAT SANFORD n Edward Joseph Hadder, 38, of 272 Ponderosa Road, Cameron was charged Saturday with violating a domestic violence protective order. n Erick Mendez Vivar, 33, of 611 S. 7th St. was charged Saturday with no operator’s license. n Cordero La Paul Rollins, 21, of 538 W. Weatherspoon St. was charged Sunday with breaking and entering. n Travis Mark Lyles, 21, of 223 E. Main St. was charged Sunday with larceny. n Matthew Lawrence Kump, 21, no address given, was charged Monday with driving while impaired.

LEE COUNTY n Tammy Ann Boggs, 40, of 106 Stone Hill Lane was charged Friday with communicating threats.

She was released on $500 unsecured bond. n Amanda Ramirez, 30, of Lot 26 Hart’s MHP was charged Friday with simple assault. She was placed in Lee County Jail

under $1,000 secured bond. n DeSeryarn Lynn Allen, 38, of 640 Good Year Drive was charged Saturday with failure to appear. He was placed in Lee County Jail under $500 secured bond. n Julie B. Spivey of 1011 Tempting Church Road reported Friday that someone took a camera from her vehicle while it was parked at her residence. n Sally Marcum of 1405 O’Quinn Road reported Saturday that someone took a trash container from her residence. n Linda Denise McNeill of 1918 Tramway Road reported Saturday that someone took video gaming equipment from her residence.

HARNETT COUNTY n Danny Lesane, 35, of 86 Carrot Lane, Lillington was charged Friday with assault on a female, interfering with emergency communications and failure to appear. He was placed in Harnett County Jail

Tyson and his parents will host a question-andanswer session following the matinee performance on Sunday, Feb. 7, in the concession area at the Temple Theatre. Tickets for this performance are still available.

Other community events related to the book are planned, including a performance of the skit 1963 by Sanford librarian Karen Martin. Martin’s skit deals with race relations in the 1960s, and is based on archives from The Herald.

The performance will take place on Sunday, March 7 at 3 p.m. at Blandonia Presbyterian Church. There is no charge to attend and the

public is invited.

The “one book, one community� concept has grown in popularity since its inception in Seattle, Washington, in 1998.

The programs use literature as a medium to build community and encourage dialogue across a range of ages, races, and economic backgrounds.

Lee County’s first community read was held in 2008 and featured Light Horse Harry Lee and the Legacy of the American Revolution by Charles Royster.

For more information or to check out a copy of Blood Done Sign My Name, stop by or call the library at (919) 718-4665 Ext. 5483.

without bond. n Ernest Alvin McDowell, 49, of 151 Bald Eagle Drive, Broadway was charged Saturday with driving while license revoked and no inspection. He was placed in Harnett County Jail under $500 secured bond. n Roy Anthony South, 50, of 19 Gabrielle Terrace, Sanford was charged Sunday with assault on a female. He was placed in Harnett County Jail without bond. n Larry Lee Troy, 45, of 99 Mason Hill Lane, Lillington was charged Sunday with failure to appear. He was released on $500 unsecured bond. n Shawn A. Sanders, 39, of 214 Ryan Drive, Cameron was charged Sunday with five counts of identity theft. He was

placed in Harnett County Jail under $35,000 secured bond. n Rose Collins Davis, 70, of 1820 Nursery Road, Lillington was charged Sunday with second-degree trespassing and two counts of assault. She was placed in Harnett County Jail under $2,000 secured bond.

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4A / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / The Sanford Herald

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

New ‘bad check’ program should clear dockets Our View Issue: A new program that would lessen the amount of “bad check” cases in our courts system

Our stance: The cases often bog down our judicial system and take time that could be spent on more serious offenses

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elp is on the way for our already over-worked court system.

Lee County District Attorney Susan Doyle announced last week the implementation of a new program that will help both the victims and offenders when it comes to worthless checks ... a “crime” that is so common, it has completely bogged down the legal system.

The program will work like this — the victim, instead of bringing evidence to the magistrate to issue a warrant, would instead take the evidence to the D.A.’s office.

There, a program coordinator (Rosalind Griep) will work with the offender to get the money

“Worthless checks can be a serious offense, but in most cases, we’re dealing with small amounts of money. But for the legal system, they pile up.” back.

If it works, the victims get their money, and the offenders pay off their debt with the additional price of a $60 program fee. If it doesn’t work, the offenders are arrested and prosecuted.

The program already has proven successful in Johnston County.

We suggest the county go another step and strictly enforce the practice of showing a driver’s license for all checks. In an age where we’re far more likely to whip out the debit card, this isn’t as burdensome a practice as you’d think.

In Jacksonville, Fla., merchants must provide a photograph of the check writer or photocopy of his or her driver’s license or a photo of the check writer before they can open a worthless checks case. The new policy, according to the Florida Times Union in Jacksonville, will give prosecutors stronger evidence to identify those who write worthless checks.

It would also cut down the amount of bad checks written if the check writers are forced to provide their photo to a cashier, store clerk or business acquaintance.

Worthless checks can be a serious offense, but in most cases, we’re dealing with small amounts of money. But for the legal system, they pile up.

We applaud the D.A.’s office for attempting to keep the “criminal” part out of the offense unless absolutely necessary, but we suggest they go a step farther and refuse to take any of these cases unless the businesses can provide better “evidence.”

Letters to the Editor When government takes control, prices go up and monopolies form To the Editor:

Scott Mooneyham Today in North Carolina Scott Mooneyham is a columnist with Capitol Press Association

Liquor is the kicker

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little over a year ago, a group of legislative staffers concluded that the state’s system for controlling and selling liquor has become outdated and inefficient.

Since then, North Carolinians have been hit over the head with a few other realities regarding the system: It pretty much operates in the shadows, the lines of authority are uneven, the potential for conflicts of interest is high.

In New Hanover County, the entire local Alcohol Beverage Control board resigned amid revelations that the local ABC supervisor made $244,760 last year. Across the state, the average salary of a local ABC supervisor was $47,000.

Officials initially resisted handing over the pay figures to the local newspaper. Wonder why?

In Mecklenburg County, a liquor supplier treated local ABC officials to a $12,000 party in November. The tab included 10 shots of Don Julio Real tequila at $600. In all, the 32 folks attending threw down 71 mixed drinks, 11 beers and 14 bottles of wine.

Guess they were familiarizing themselves with the product line.

These little indiscretions have focused state policymakers’ attention on the patchwork of state and local control that is North Carolina’s ABC system.

The new chairman of the state ABC Commission, Jon Williams, agrees that the time has come for laws governing alcohol control and sales to be revamped. Gov. Beverly Perdue says she is taking a look.

That group of legislatives staffers, called the Program Evaluation Division, has already done the leg work. It’s put together a 75-page report detailing the troubles in a system where the state controls liquor pricing and local boards own and operate package stores.

The report recommends giving the state ABC Commission more authority to eliminate inefficient operations and merge local boards The Program Evaluation Division is an odd duck. Operating in an overtly political realm, it tries to eliminate political considerations from its reviews.

But some legislators see the recommendations as impractical. These legislators, after all, would be left with the political fallout of local officials angry about losing control of liquor profits and jobs.

In reality, the report’s recommendations don’t go far enough to remove political considerations.

The system of government-owned and run liquor stores is itself outdated.

North Carolina is one of only five states where retail sales are handled exclusively by government-owned stores. Thirty-two states put liquor sales exclusively in the hands of the private sector. ...

The reality is, though, that putting the business in the hands of business would cost local governments money.

Liquor sales generate $700 million in North Carolina each year.

Let’s try a few less dots

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onnecting the dots” is a lousy metaphor that creates unrealistic expectations. The phrase suggests that the only thing our intelligence analysts have to do is draw a line from the point labeled “1” to the point labeled “2” and so on, and soon they’re looking at the unmistakable outline of a terrorist plot. In reality, though, the page is so crowded with dots that they almost touch. Most are irrelevant, and not a single one is numbered.

The clues that would have alerted authorities to the Christmas Day underwear bomber were buried under mountains of intelligence data. Gathering pertinent information is a challenge, but in this case that challenge was met. What the system failed to do was manage the data well enough for the right bits and pieces to be picked out.

It seems to me that as President Obama tries to minimize the possibility that the next Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab might succeed in blowing an airliner out of the sky, the focus shouldn’t be on shuffling boxes around an organizational chart. It should be on finding a better way to inventory and collate what we already know.

Abdulmutallab’s name was in a database maintained by the National Counterterrorism Center that lists 550,000 terrorism-related “entities. This is almost the same as being completely anonymous, since a list that long is hardly a practical tool — and indeed, his inclusion didn’t keep Abdulmutallab off that Detroit-bound flight or even flag him for enhanced screening. Being listed seems to mean little more than being listed.

The name of the list — Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment, or TIDE — is so comically bureaucratic that I can’t help thinking of Monty Python’s “Ministry of Silly Walks.” But I digress.

What got Abdulmutallab’s name on the list was a November visit to the U.S. embassy in Nigeria by Abdulmutallab’s father, Alhaji Umaru Mutallab. The respected banker was seeking help in finding his son, who he said had become radicalized, was associating with extremists in Yemen and could be dangerous.

The State Department was aware, institutionally, that Abdulmutallab had a multipleentry visa to come into the United States.

But there seems to have been no protocol mandating that information such as that given by the young man’s father would prompt even close scrutiny of any current visa, let alone suspension or revocation.

And it turns out that last summer, the National Security Agency had intercepted communications indicating that the Yemenbased branch of al-Qaeda was planning some kind of attack, and that a Nigerian was being readied to carry it out. Later reports suggested it might happen during the holiday season. All that is pretty vague — there are a lot of Nigerians — but knowing this in the context of the father’s information would have made any analyst’s hair catch

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fire.

Abdulmutallab paid cash for his plane ticket, which is supposed to be another red flag. Isn’t this the kind of thing that airline computer systems should register, even in parts of the world where cash transactions are more common? And I wonder how many Nigerian nationals depart from Lagos for Detroit, via Amsterdam, without checking even one piece of luggage? Not many, I’ll bet.

If this information had all been assembled in one place, it’s clear that Abdulmutallab never would have been allowed on Northwest Flight 253. But I think we need to be realistic: Clues that are staring us in the face are always painfully obvious in hindsight. This was true after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Novice pilots asking to be taught how to fly big jetliners, but not necessarily how to land them? A presidential daily brief titled, “Bin Laden Determined to Strike in U.S.”?

The National Counterterrorism Center was established in 2004 for the specific purpose of dot-connecting — forcing the CIA, the NSA, the FBI, the State Department, military intelligence and other agencies to share what they know. But as those agencies gather more and more data, processing it inevitably becomes harder. The problem may not be that the system is improperly engineered but simply that it’s grossly overloaded.

Do we need more analysts? Faster computers? Better software? Maybe all of the above. But I doubt we need to reshuffle the bureaucracy yet again — and I doubt we need more information.

The very first task should be cutting that list of 550,000 “entities” down to a manageable size. The architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was right: Less sometimes really is more.

Today’s Prayer He shall call upon me and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. (Psalm 91:15) PRAYER: Thank You, Father, for being there at all times, morning, noon or night.

Amen.

Re: Response from Dorothy Craig concerning banks and convenience store charges Ms. Craig, I didn’t misinterpret anything you wrote. And if you have read the Constitution, you will then know that government was limited by it and that government is not the solution to everybody’s everyday problems.

The Founding Fathers were adamant about that. When government gets involved, competition is killed. You no longer have the power in your hands to do something to enhance your life and others.

Everything referred to in your first letter has Constitutional ramifications. First and foremost, petition the banks. They have a right to make money. They are not in business to give you money or to work for the government. And you have a right to fire them, for now.

As with health care that is coming, your rights now are to fire doctors that don’t give you results that are timely, professional, and reasonably affordable. When government comes in and takes control, prices skyrocket and supplies are limited (even with health care).

It’s called Economics 101 — supply and demand. Monopolies hurt the consumer because there’s no competition.

This will happen with universal health care.

Are you happy with the only cable company in Sanford? Did you know there is an agreement between the City and Charter that they provide the cable service here? Why can’t Time Warner come in? And how about Central Electric and Progress Energy being in specific areas? Half of the subdivision across from mine has one and the other half has the other?

Why can’t the customer choose? I could go on and on.

If Ms. Craig has ever read any of my letters to the editor, then she would realize the hurting citizens of Lee County and the US are a major concern of mine.

I have publicly gone after our elected officials, more than once, because they are taxing us too much and it is stifling economic growth.

Heavy taxation results in tyranny — hence the King George reference.

And yes, my heart still aches when individuals are willing to give control of their lives over to the government so they can “stick it to the other guy.”

And especially when the citizen still has the power to make a difference.

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The Sanford Herald / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / 5A Arch Clark

OBITUARIES James Coble

SANFORD — Funeral service for James William Coble, 10, who died Friday (1/8/10), was held Monday at the Rogers Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Curtis Norris and the Rev. John Sauls officiating.

Committal service followed at Lee Memory Gardens.

Soloists were Rodney Coble Atkins and Angie Norton. Recorded music was played.

Pallbearers were Kevin Campbell, Ernest Daw, Tony Denny, Bradley Riggs, Thomas Coble and Marvin Newell Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Tim Coble, Chris Daw, Hunter Daw and Lee Wicker.

Arrangements were by Rogers Pickard Funeral Home.

Maggie Herring

SANFORD — Memorial service for Maggie Lenore Hughes Herring, 94, who died Monday (1/4/10), was conducted Sunday at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church of Sanford with the Rev. Greg Long officiating. The family received friends at the church immediately following the memorial service.

The Living Water Quartet sang two songs with Barbara Miller on the piano. Eugoly was given

by Sue Parker, Lois Bradford and Teresa Dew. Arrangements were by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.

Frank Jackson Sr.

SANFORD — Funeral service for Frank Roland Jackson Sr., 81, who died Friday (1/8/10), was conducted Sunday at BridgesCameron Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Holder, the Rev. Randy Buchanan and the Rev. Troy Marshall officiating.

Burial followed at Lemon Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Soloist was Ruth Holder and Betty Moore.

Pianist was Geraldine Jackson. Recorded music was also played.

Pallbearers were Scott Edmonds, Chris Douglas, Moe Brown, Nigel

Ciechowski, Rod Paxston, Michael Godfrey and Lt. Colonel Troy Widsom.

Arrangements were by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.

Leah Willett SANFORD — Leah Frances Oldham Willett died Monday (1/11/10) at her home.

Arrangements will be announced by Rogers Pickard Funeral Home.

Dorothy Judd BROADWAY — Dorothy Judd, 57, of 1212 Jessie Road, died Friday (1/8/10) at Wake Medical Hospital in Cary.

She was born June 27, 1952 in Lee County, daughter of the late Colon and Jessie Judd.

She is survived by sisters, Janie Mae Pearson and husband James of the home and Ruth Frederick of Lillington; a brother, Leon Judd and wife Sonya of Broadway; one sister-in-law; one brotherin-law; one uncle and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at First Church of Christ in Broadway. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Condolences may be made at www.knottsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Knotts Funeral Home of Sanford.

Joseph Womack BROADWAY — Funeral service for Joseph Ivey “Babe� Womack, 52, of 137 S. Main St., who died Friday (1/8/10), was conducted Sunday at Smith Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Parsons officiating. Burial followed at Cool Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Eulogist was Anita O’Quinn. Soloists were Gene McNeill and Justin Harrington.

Pallbearers were Roney Clark, Edgar Womack, Tony Womack, Darryl Buchanan, Sam Womack and Jeffery Smith.

Arrangements were by Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.

PITTSBORO — Arch Gill Clark, son of the late Vione and Ernest Clark, died Sunday (1/10/10) at Rex Hospital.

He was born Aug. 3, 1924 in Chatham County.

He was a farmer and retired from his position as Surplus Manager at UNC in 1991. He was preceded in death by brothers, Fred Clark and Roy Clark, and a sister, Louise Lasater.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lois; a son, Reuben and wife Kathie of Cary; daughters, Sharon Webb and husband Jet of Merritt Island, Fla. and Ruby Thornton and husband Ray of Holly Springs; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Bells Baptist Church.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bells Baptist Church in Apex.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bells Baptist Church fellowship building fund, 1274 Farrington Road, Apex, N.C. 27523.

Arrangements are

by Hall-Wynne Funeral Service-Griffin Chapel of Pittsboro.

Lucille Moffitt STALEY — Lucille Andrews Moffitt, 92, died Sunday (1/10/10) at her residence.

She was born April 17, 1917, daughter of the late Richard Worth and Cora Bell Vestal Moffitt. She was a native of Chatham County, a member of Moon’s Chapel Baptist Church and also a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel E. Moffitt She is survived by a daughter, Jo Ann Moffitt Scarlette and husband Tommy of Staley; three

grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m.

Wednesday at Moon’s Chapel Baptist Church in Siler City with the Rev. Scott Faw and the Rev. Ken Harris officiating.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Moon’s Chapel Baptist Church Land Fund, 175 Moon’s Chapel Road, Siler City, N.C. 27344 or to Community Home Care and Hospice, 1414 E. Eleventh St., Siler City, N.C. 27344.

Arrangements are by Smith and Buckner Funeral Home of Siler City.

Alma Powell SUNRISE, Fla. — Alma Smith Powell, 93, mother of Louis W. “Bobby�

Powell of Sanford, died Monday (1/11/10) in Sunrise, Fla. Arrangements will be announced by RogersPickard Funeral Home of Sanford.

Corban White ORANGE, Calif. — Corban White, 18, died Monday (1/4/10) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Santa Ana, Calif.

She lived in Sanford during her seventh grade year and attended West Lee Middle School.

She is survived by her parents, Phillip and Kimberly White of Orange, Calif.; brothers, Isaiah White and Jacob White of Orange, Calif.; a sister, Julia White of Charleston, S.C.; and grandmother, Janice Cox of Sanford.

The funeral service is planned for today at Taft Avenue Community Church in Orange, Calif.

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County Sheriff’s Office described the prescription drug problem in Lee County as “epidemic� and one that might not be as readily acknowledged as drugs such as marijuana and cocaine. “This year, we’re going to really focus on diversion� of legal drugs for illegal means, Holly said to the assembled officers before heading out Monday morning.

Holly said that many of the people who engage in doctor shopping do so thinking it’s either not a crime or a relatively minor one. “It’s definitely a crime,� Holly said. “Because of the nature of these drugs, what you have is a lot of people who are hurting and start to selfmedicate. That doesn’t mean we can ignore people breaking the law, though.�

State authorities released a report recently showing that North Carolina has the second-highest rate of methadone overdoses in the nation.

Another common practice amongst doctor shoppers is selling their extra pills to other users.

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of Darvocet pills in his vehicle. The prescription for 120 pills had been issued Thursday; 70 of the pills were gone Monday morning. “At most, this guy should have taken 16 pills since Thursday,�

Holly said. “He didn’t take 70 of these pills by himself.�

The joint operation was the second pairing of drug agents from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Sanford Police Department in as many weeks. Since the dissolution of the old City-County Drug Unit in 2006, the department’s drug teams haven’t spent much time working together. “(The sheriff’s office) initiated the operation and we assisted them,� said Capt. Dan Kehagias of the Sanford Police Department’s Tactical Narcotics Team. “Diversion of legal drugs is becoming a major issue now.�

The operation led officers to serve warrants in Sanford, Broadway, the unincorporated parts of Lee County, and even Harnett and Moore counties. “We just went wherever the evidence took us,� Kehagias said.

The names of those arrested and the charges they face weren’t released Monday.

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Big meals, big salaries boost state’s liquor reform chances quor regulations remain a passionate issue for some constituents and policies RALEIGH — Crab perceived as encouragcakes, creme brulee and ing alcohol sales generCrown Royal combined ate voter opposition for with charges of cronyism incumbents. are carrying the critics of With North Carolina North Carolina’s nearly ranking sixth among the 75-year-old liquor sales states for generating system when a 75-page liquor revenue and 48th legislative report alone for per capita liquor did not. consumption, supporters News that a liquor of the current “control� company picked up the system in place since the tab for a $12,700 dinner 1930s say it’s hard to jusattended by Mecklenburg tify dramatic change.

County Alcoholic Bever“North Carolina’s age Control leaders and control system has really that the New Hanover served the state well for County father-and-son three-quarters of a censtore administrators get tury,� said the Rev. Mark paid more than $400,000 Creech with the Christian combined has reinvigoAction League of North rated calls for ABC reform. Carolina.

Many ideas now being The likely path to retossed around originate form would be lawmakers from a 2008 study by returning in the spring to the Legislature’s agency approve tougher operawatchdog office. Gov. tional rules for local stores Beverly Perdue also has and other restrictions to ordered a review of loreduce the chances situcal store administrator ations like Mecklenburg salaries, and her budget and New Hanover County reform commission is happen again. slated to look at the ABC “There’s just a lot of system when it meets things going on with the later this week. local systems that need “The ABC system has to be tightened up,� said been a target for change Norris Tolson, a former — and nothing is off the lawmaker and now cotable,� Perdue spokeschairman of Perdue’s woman Chrissy Pearson budget reform panel. said.

North Carolina is one Legislators in both par- of 18 states that directly ties also have called for control wholesale and closer scrutiny — some retail liquor distribution, tougher than others. but it’s the only one where “There’s a lack of aclocal ABC boards sell countability and there’s spirits, as long as voters no oversight,� said Rep. in a city or county agree Danny McComas, R-New in a referendum to allow Hanover, who suggests liquor sales. that local governments More than 160 loshould stop running cal ABC boards — its stores in favor of private members appointed by retailers. local government leaders That deep an overhaul — operate over 400 stores, remains unlikely now. Li-

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hire and fire workers and set salaries. Liquor outlets generated $259 million for state and local governments last year, according to state ABC Commission data.

The report by the Legislature’s Program Evaluation Division suggested the state ABC Commission needs more oversight over local stores.

State ABC laws don’t give the state commission the ability to set performance standards for local stores nor require poorly performing stores to close or merge with other ABC boards. The report also said the system is outdated but gave no opinion whether systems in other states were better.

Like many legislative reports, the recommendations generated bills but failed to generate big changes in 2009.

And while Perdue had expressed interest in ABC reform months ago, there’s nothing like negative publicity to build momentum.

Employees of the Mecklenburg County ABC Board last month reimbursed Diageo North America more than $9,300 for their portion of a November dinner put on by the liquor distiller for ABC employees and guests.

They ate lobster, crab cakes and steak and the alcohol bill included Crown Royal and Dom Perignon, according to a report by state alcohol agents, who cited Diageo and the board for violating gift ban rules.

Last week, New Hanover County ABC board members resigned as scrutiny increased

about their approval of a $232,200 salary for the local administrator and a $115,500 salary for his son as assistant administrator.

Add bonuses and longevity pay and their combined compensation exceeds $400,000.

Former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory, who lost to Perdue for governor in 2008, said the meals and salaries show there’s favoritism in the ABC system and the state should license private retailers to sell liquor, like what’s done for beer and wine. “The government should be hiring teachers, not store clerks that sell booze,� McCrory said.

Rep. Pryor Gibson, D-Anson, a House ABC committee leader, said the ABC system should be scrutinized, but the overwhelming majority of boards do a great job generating revenue while selling liquor responsibly. “If somebody wants to make changes because people are just spending too much money in New Hanover ... that’s no indictment of the (statewide) ABC system,�

Gibson said.

State ABC Commission Chairman Jon Williams is wary about endorsing changes to place more authority on the state’s three-member panel without seeing details.

Local boards already are under the charge of county commissions and town councils, he said.

Williams said he’s concerned that the increase in operating expenses has outpaced profits for stores statewide. “It’s a good time to take a good look at this system as a whole,� he said.

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long-time supporter of United Way and always designates her donations to the Christians United Outreach Center. “I’ve always given to United Way,� she said. “This is actually the first time I’ve been a finalist. I really didn’t think much when they called me.�

The organization began drawing eight names each week beginning in November. The approximately 70 finalists whose names were drawn gathered at Wilkinson Automotive Monday night for the grand prize drawing.

It was the third car giveaway the United Way has done with Wilkinson. “They give back to the community in a lot of ways,� Hayes said of the Sanford dealership. “It’s just such a generous thing they do.�

Wil Wilkinson, owner of Wilkinson Automotive, said the donation is a way for the dealership to give back to the community. “The community has supported us for 57 years,� he said. “Even in these tough times, the community has supported us. We wanted to keep doing what we’ve been doing.�

Peggy Taphorn, producing artistic director of the Temple Theatre, and Wayne Staton, cohost of the “Live At Nine� show on WBFT TV 46, drew names. Those who didn’t win a car received various prizes donated by local businesses like The Pantry, Coty and BB&T. “Everybody will leave with something,� Hayes

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Cindy Medlin of Sanford said she has been donating to United Way for 24 years and said she barely notices the monthly contribution taken from her paycheck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited. This is my first time,â&#x20AC;? she said of the giveaway.

John Payne of Sanford agreed, saying the donation is a small way to give back.

He and Vic Czar of Sanford waited in anticipation before the drawing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an hour a month or better. You spend that much on coffee,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Plus, â&#x20AC;&#x153;this is a lot better odds than the lottery.â&#x20AC;?

Riddle didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get too excited about being named a finalist until Hall pointed out she had a great shot at winning the car. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Not a whole lot of people are in this drawing,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Riddle said.

After she was named the winner, the many people in attendance congratulated and took photos with her as she beamed and shook her head in disbelief.

Hayes said the United Way of Lee County helped 25,000 people last year.

She also said that the organization now offers an assistance number, 211, for those needing help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel very fortunate to have services for those in need at the touch of a button,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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re-election to his House seat.

Deatrich is a retired Marine from Franklin County who has lived in North Carolina since 2004. Ellmers is a registered nurse and a native of Michigan who now lives in Dunn. Mansell, a Selma businessman, is making his third consecutive bid for the seat. He challenged Etheridge in 2006 and 2008.

Information about Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s candidacy wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t available Monday.

North Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2nd Congressional District includes all of Lee and Harnett counties, as well as parts of Chatham, Cumberland, Franklin, Johnston, Nash, Sampson, Vance, and Wake counties.

For more information on the event, contact Chatham County Republican Party Chairman Brian Bock at (919) 357-7044.

The forum is open to the public.

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Hookah bars ignore smoking ban

recover losses from PONZI SCHEME.â&#x20AC;?

House member from Wilmington wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run again

WILMINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The state House member who succeeded the first lawmaker kicked out of the North Carolina General Assembly in more than a century wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run for re-election this year.

Democratic Rep. Sandra Spaulding Hughes announced Monday she has decided against seeking another two-year term for â&#x20AC;&#x153;personal and family reasons.â&#x20AC;? She provided no other details.

Wilmington-area Democrats chose Hughes for the 18th House District seat in April 2008 after the chamber expelled Rep. Thomas Wright for ethical misconduct.

Wright is in state prison for fraud convictions.

Hughes won her own term in November 2008 and will serve the rest of the term this year. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a former Wilmington city council member.

Wright was the first legislator expelled since 1880.

Reality show about Fantasia starts on VH1

CHARLOTTE (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fantasia Barrino talks about how she got sidetracked financially in the first episode of a VH1 reality series about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Idolâ&#x20AC;? winner from North Carolina.

The show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fantasia for Real,â&#x20AC;? debuts at 10 p.m.

Monday. The Charlotte Observer reported Monday that the 25-year-old singer acknowledges that her extended family of six can be a financial burden.

The 2004 â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Idolâ&#x20AC;? winner had financial problems after moving from High Point to Charlotte â&#x20AC;&#x201D; despite a successful autobiography, a made-for-TV movie, a Broadway role in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Color Purpleâ&#x20AC;? and a platinum album.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Madoffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; auction canceled in North Carolina

GREENSBORO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; An auction in Greensboro that seemed to offer items from Bernie Madoff was canceled after North Carolina regulators said organizers lacked proof most of the items came from the imprisoned Ponzi schemer.

The News & Record of Greensboro reported Monday that Adam Levinsohn of East Coast Financial canceled the auction Sunday in front of about 50 potential bidders.

An investigator with the North Carolina Auctioneer Licensing Board says Levinsohn had to be able to prove that 51 percent of the items came from Madoff.

A newspaper ad said in bold type that the auction items â&#x20AC;&#x153;will be liquidated to the highest bidder to

Japanese black pines dying because of worms COROLLA (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A small worm is slowly eating away at dozens of Japanese black pine trees along the North Carolina coast.

The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk reports that the tree are under attack in Corolla from pinewood nematode, a small worm that attacks the root system.

Online pine disease research published by North Carolina State University also shows pine sawyer beetles spread nematodes from tree to tree.

Younger trees have survived by spraying insecticide around the root system.

For older trees, the only recourse is to cut them down.

Dan McCarthy, a ranger with the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources, says not much can be done about the nematodes except cut down the infected trees and dispose of them. McCarthy said the pinewood nematodes arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a major threat to other pines.

Group urges fight against pest plants RALEIGH (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A North Carolina group watching the spread of environmentchanging foreign plants wants to declare war on the invaders.

For a week beginning Sunday, the North Carolina Exotic Plant Pest Council wants people to focus on invasive species.

Plant Pest Council President Rick Iverson says kudzu is probably the invasive plant that most people know best, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so widespread that it canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be stopped.

Iverson says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to look out for the next kudzu and stop it from spreading before it becomes a serious problem. The group says early detection gives eradication measures better chances for success.

RALEIGH (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Most bars and restaurants are obeying North Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new indoor smoking ban, but some hookah bars are ignoring the law, saying they are exempt.

The Winston-Salem Journal reported that state officials say the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no-smoking law, which took effect Jan. 2, applies to all bars, even the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approximately 20 hookah bars.

But hookah bar owners and their proponents point to a section of the law that defines â&#x20AC;&#x153;smokingâ&#x20AC;? as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the use or possession of a lighted cigarette, lighted cigar, lighted pipe, or any other lighted tobacco prod-

uct.â&#x20AC;?

They say that while the tobacco used in hookah smoking is heated by charcoal, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never lit because a small metal screen or piece of foil provides a physical barrier between the coals and the tobacco.

Hookahs are long pipes used with flavored tobacco. Smokers heat tobacco and flavoring and use a tube to draw the smoke through a bowl of water to cool it.

An attorney for the Division of Public Health says hookahs fall under the â&#x20AC;&#x153;lighted pipeâ&#x20AC;? definition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your typical modern hookah tobacco is tobacco mixed with

Coastal aquarium hosts shark exhibit MANTEO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Beachgoers on the North Carolina Outer Banks will be able to get a close look at sharks this summer without scurrying to shore.

The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk reports that visitors to the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island see many of the ocean predators thanks to a $75,000 exhibit.

A 300-pound sand tiger shark is the star of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Graveyard of the Atlanticâ&#x20AC;? exhibit, and is among the nine sharks in the 285,000-gallon tank.

More are expected in the coming months.

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Over the years, he said, some of the original sharks have been removed because they either grew too big, had health issues or were aggressive.

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ably absent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They seemed to want to eat the exhibit,â&#x20AC;?

Hudgins said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;so they had to be removed.â&#x20AC;?

Hudgins said the aquarium plans to put bonnethead and blacknose sharks in the new exhibitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10,000-gallon tank and is looking into acquiring some Indo-Pacific sharks. But there will never be enough room at Roanoke Island, he said, to house any monster sharks such as great whites.

Although the aquarium always has new exhibits, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hoped that the new shark exhibits will attract more visitors, said Jennifer Gamiel, the aquariumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coordinator of visitors services.

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The five sandbar sharks, three sand tiger sharks and one nurse shark in residence now get along well. Three other 4-foot sandbar youngsters, collected by the state aquarium at Fort Fisher, are still being observed in a holding tank on the premises. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to put sharks in there that have bad habits,â&#x20AC;? Hudgins said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much better for our resident population to have young animals instead of older, larger animals.â&#x20AC;?

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are adverse to healthy consequences,â&#x20AC;? said Holliman, D-Davidson and the majority leader in the N.C. House.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible the Legislature would revisit the issue later this year, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would be willing to take a look at that and see if we could work a compromise,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Hookah Bliss is doing business as usual, as are hookah bars in Wilmington and Asheville.

State Rep. Hugh Holliman, the chief sponsor of the smoking ban, said the Legislature never intended to cripple hookah bars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not our intent to penalize hookah bars. We just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to start making exceptions that

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Labor leader warns Dems on plan

WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The president of the AFL-CIO, irate over a proposed tax on highvalue health insurance, warned Democrats Monday they risk catastrophic election defeats similar to 1994 if they fail to come up with a health bill labor likes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A bad bill could have that kind of effect â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a place where people sit at homeâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as happened in 1994, when Democrats lost 54 House seats and eight in the Senate, costing them control of Congress, AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka told reporters.

He made the remarks before delivering a speech in which he bashed the tax proposal in the Senateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health overhaul bill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The benefits tax in the Senate bill pits working Americans who need health care for their families against working Americans struggling to keep health care for their families,â&#x20AC;? said Trumka, who will be among about a dozen labor leaders meeting President Barack Obama at the White House Monday afternoon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a policy designed to benefit the

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Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., speaks to a crowd about health care reform at Leisure World, a senior living community in Silver Spring, Md. elites,â&#x20AC;? Trumka said.

Despite the criticism, Trumka stopped short of saying labor would actively oppose the bill if it included the tax. Trumka said bringing Americans health care reform â&#x20AC;&#x153;is too important for us to get this close and then say we quit.â&#x20AC;?

Obama supports the tax on what he calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cadillacâ&#x20AC;? health insurance plans, arguing itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a way to control spending on health care services, one of his goals for his health care overhaul. Trumka and other labor leaders prefer the approach taken in the House health care bill â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an income tax

increase on people earning over $500,000 a year.

That dispute is one of the sticking points between House and Senate Democrats as they work to reconcile health legislation passed by each chamber. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a product that Obama could embrace and sign into law in time for his State of the Union address sometime next month. With Obama behind the Senate tax approach the final bill is likely to include it in some form, though White House spokesman Robert Gibbs indicated Monday that Obama was open to adjusting the tax so it would affect fewer people.

Gibbs said that would be discussed at Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s labor leading meeting.

As passed by the Senate the 40 percent tax would be levied on

employer health plans worth more than $8,500 for individuals and $23,000 for families.

Since Trumka became the new head of the AFL-CIO last year, he has warned Democrats they could no longer take union voters for granted.

He hammered on that theme Monday, arguing that labor couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mobilize voters to prevent the 1994 Democratic losses because then-president Bill Clinton, a Democrat, had supported the NAFTA free trade agreement and other policies opposed by labor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Politicians who think that working people have it too good â&#x20AC;&#x201D; too much health care, too much Social Security and Medicare, too much power on the job â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are inviting a repeat of 1994,â&#x20AC;? Trumka said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our country cannot afford such a repeat.â&#x20AC;?

Trumka vowed that organized labor would fight â&#x20AC;&#x153;with everything weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to win health care reform that is worthy of the support of working men and women.â&#x20AC;?

But organized labor must walk a tightrope in its criticism of the bill. Unions are among Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strongest supporters and have spent millions in grass-roots lobbying to garner support for his health overhaul plans.

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A wake is being held Monday. The Obamas will leave Washington Tuesday morning to attend the funeral at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Wilmington.

Reid says he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dwell on race-based controversy WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid sought to slam the book shut Monday on a controversy stemming from remarks about President Barack Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race and dialect, and a string of forgiving statements from prominent blacks made clear his leadership post is not in immediate jeopardy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve apologized to the president,â&#x20AC;? he said, and to everyone â&#x20AC;&#x153;within the sound of my voice that I could have used a better choice of words.â&#x20AC;? He spoke in Apex, Nev., his first public comments since the issue flared over the weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll continue to do my work for the African-American community ... Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to dwell on this any more,â&#x20AC;? he added.

While nationally prominent Democrats ranging from Obama to the Rev. Al Sharpton have rallied to his side, the impact of the gaffe in Reidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home state of Nevada is unpredictable. The 70-year-old majority leader is seeking re-election this fall, and recent polls show him trailing potential Republican rivals.

Republicans have called on Reid to step down as majority leader, a move that would undermine his re-election chances in Nevada, where he is running as a powerful senior lawmaker who can deliver for his home state.

Woman recalls emotional ordeal of gay marriage ban SAN FRANCISCO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; One of two lesbians suing California to overturn its ban on gay marriage says she and her partner have experienced an emotional roller coaster over the past six years with their desires to wed.

Kristen Perry testified Monday during the first day of the trial targeting Proposition 8, the voter-approved measure banning same-sex marriage.

The 45-year-old woman says she and her partner rushed to San Francisco in early 2004 to marry when that city opened City Hall to same-sex weddings.

Then they were crestfallen when the city â&#x20AC;&#x201D; under court order â&#x20AC;&#x201D; told them their marriage was invalid, and that it improperly conducted the ceremony before the courts considered the issue.

Perry says she wants to marry but the state â&#x20AC;&#x153;isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t letting me feel happy.â&#x20AC;?

The case is the first federal trial on the constitutionality of state bans on same-sex marriage.

Obama to attend funeral for Bidenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother

2 Navy SEALsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; detainee abuse trials moved to Iraq

WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will travel to Delaware Tuesday to attend funeral services for Vice President Joe Bidenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother.

Jean Finnegan Biden died Friday after falling ill in recent days. She had suffered a broken hip in a fall in

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Two Navy SEALs accused in the mistreatment of an Iraqi detainee should be tried at the U.S. base in Iraq where the alleged victim is being held, a military judge ruled Monday.

Cmdr. Tierney Carlos moved the trials after government prosecutors said they would make the detainee available for deposition at Camp Victory in Baghdad but would not bring him to Naval Station Norfolk to testify. The judge ruled that Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Keefe of Yorktown, Va., and Petty Officer 1st Class Julio Huertas of Blue Island, Ill., have a right to face their accuser in open court.

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The Sanford Herald / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / 9A

CARL KASELL RETIRES

PEOPLE

NPR’s velvet voice gets to sleep late

RALEIGH (AP) — In case you were wondering: Yes, Carl Kasell is looking forward to sleeping in on a regular basis. And even after 30 years of rising at 1:30 a.m. every day to do National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” newscast, he thinks he can.

“I’ve slept through a mild earthquake in Italy,” he says by phone from his office at NPR’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. Kasell “And also a very tight hockey game where people were screaming their heads off. So the next time I’m up early enough to see the sun rise, I want it to be because I’m coming home from a party.”

Kasell, 75, has retired from his daily newscasting duties, having signed off for the last time on Dec. 30, and it’s hard to imagine “Morning Edition” without him. For the past three decades, the Goldsboro native has written and read seven nine-minute newscasts each morning, his dulcet drawl becoming an NPR signature and an everyday ritual for millions of listeners.

“People like Carl Kasell become part of the diur-

nal passage of our days in very significant ways,” says Robert Thompson, a professor of television and popular culture at Syracuse University. “They transcend the work they do to the point that their presence becomes important to us — especially if they’re there a long time.

He’s a lot like Johnny Carson used to be.”

But if Kasell has retired from his everyday gig, he’s not going away completely. He is now NPR’s “roving ambassador,” in which capacity he’ll visit stations across the country to preside over special events and fundraisers.

Kasell will also continue his role as scorekeeper on the public-radio quiz show “Wait Wait ...

Don’t Tell Me!,” a job that includes supplying the prizes — recording voicemail announcements for the winners’ telephone answering machines.

Over the years, Kasell has had some odd requests.

“I’ve been asked to sing ’Oklahoma,’ ’I’m Your Boogie Man,’ ’What’s New, Pussycat?’ “ he says. “Or they’ll ask for a limerick, or a short newscast: ’This is Carl Kasell. John and Jane are not home at the moment, and we do not know where they are. When we find out, we’ll let you know. Meantime, leave a message at the tone.”’

The beginning of Kasell’s radio career goes back nearly 60 years, to high school. His first onair stint was reading high school news on weekends on an AM station in Goldsboro. He also performed in drama productions in high school, where Andy Griffith was one of his teachers.

After high school, Kasell went to UNC-Chapel Hill. He and Charles Kuralt, a fellow UNC student, both worked at the university’s then-new radio station, WUNC-FM. And he picked up some paying work at WCHLAM. “If not for radio, I’d probably be working at the local supermarket doing who knows what,” he says. “But after I got that first break at 16, I was not going to do anything else. I had my mind set on radio one way or another.”

After a stint in the Army, Kasell got back into radio and moved up to stations in Alexandria, Va. He went to NPR in 1975 and became the “Morning Edition” anchor four years later.

There was a crisis about that time when Kasell had a polyp removed from his vocal cords. The worst part of the treatment was that he couldn’t speak at all for a month, communicating with his

wife and son by writing on a pad.

“It scared the daylights out of me,” Kasell admits.

But he recovered, voice intact.

Over the years, Kasell has given news of events such as the Berlin Wall falling and the 2001 terrorist attacks. He has also met two presidents, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. But you could say three if you count Barack Obama, who appeared on “Wait Wait ... Don’t Tell Me!” shortly after he was elected U.S. senator in 2004.

“Boy, was he charming and funny,” Kasell says of Obama. “We didn’t tell the audience he was there, just introduced him as ’the junior senator from Illinois,’ and they just erupted. He wasn’t running for president yet, but there was talk.

At the end, (host) Peter Sagal tried to get him to make the announcement: ’Would you like to make any announcements? The nation’s listening, it would be a great platform.’ ’OK., Peter,’ he said. ’I’ve got to go home and do the dishes.’ And he was gone.”

At this point, Kasell does not see the day when he’ll walk away from radio completely. Between the NPR ambassadorship and “Wait Wait,” he has plenty to keep him busy.

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Sarah Palin takes Fox News commentator job

Palin, 45, is hugely popular with conservatives and has more than 1.1 million Facebook followers.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Sarah Palin, former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate, will return to her broadcast roots and take her conservative mesPalin sage to Fox News as a regular commentator, the cable channel announced Monday.

“I am thrilled to be joining the great talent and management team at Fox News,” Palin said in a statement posted on the network’s Web site. “It’s wonderful to be part of a place that so values fair and balanced news.”

Fox said that according to the multiyear deal, Palin will offer political commentary and analysis on the cable channel, as well as Fox’s Web site, radio network and business cable channel.

She also will host occasional episodes of Fox News’ “Real American Stories,” a series debuting this year that the network said will feature true inspirational stories about Americans who have overcome adversity.

“Governor Palin has captivated everyone on both sides of the political spectrum and we are excited to add her dynamic voice to the FOX News lineup,” Bill Shine, executive vice president of programming, said in a statement.

What will Conan O’Brien do?

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PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Fox executives say they love Conan O’Brien but can’t talk with him about picking up his late-night show until he decides whether he wants to stay with NBC. Kevin Reilly, Fox’s entertainment president, said Monday, “I love Conan personally and professionally but right now he’s got a decision to make.”

O’Brien’s decision is key to whether NBC’s fragile compromise plan to mollify angry affiliates and return Jay Leno to his old 11:35 p.m. time slot will work.

NBC confirmed it wants Leno to do a half hour show, with O’Brien to follow at 12:05 a.m. EST under the “Tonight” show banner.

But if O’Brien sees this as a demotion, he may bolt.

Cowell says he’s leaving ‘Idol’ PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Simon Cowell says that this will be his last season on “American Idol.”

The cantankerous judge said that “The X Factor,” a show he created and is a hit in Britain, will join Fox’s schedule next year. Cowell will be on “The X Factor.”

Cowell’s decision is the biggest threat yet to what has been the country’s most popular TV program and a true cultural force.

This season, original host Paula Abdul has been replaced by Ellen DeGeneres.

But Cowell, with his caustic commentary, has long been seen as the big star of “Idol.”

Cowell said it would have been difficult for him to do both shows. While he makes a reported $36 million a year to be on “American Idol,” he owns “The X Factor” and could make much more if the show takes off.

Walters says NBC News tried to hire her last year NEW YORK (AP) — Barbara Walters says NBC News tried to hire her back last June, but she decided to stay at ABC. Walters says she met with NBC Universal chief executive Jeff Zucker and other officials, but chose not to go because she’s been happy at ABC. The 80-year-old journalist said Monday on “The View” that with the emphasis on the 18-to-49 age group for advertising, “it was a very flattering offer.” Walters said she would have been able to continue to appear on the ABC show.

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Hasanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competence didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t slow career

WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In late December 2004, one of the officers overseeing Army Maj. Nidal Hasanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medical training praised him in an official evaluation as a qualified and caring doctor who would be an asset in any post.

But less than a week later, a committee at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center that oversees student performance met behind closed doors to discuss serious concerns about Hasanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s questionable behavior, poor judgment and lack of drive.

Disconnects such this were a familiar pattern throughout Hasanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lengthy medical education in the Washington area, according to information gathered during an internal Pentagon review of the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, and obtained

by The Associated Press.

The review has not been publicly released, but the emerging picture is one of supervisors who failed to heed their own warnings about an officer ill-suited to be an Army psychiatrist, according to

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Nidal Malik Hasan when he entered the program for his Disaster and Military Psychiatry Fellowship. the information.

As Hasanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s training progressed, his strident views on Islam became more pronounced as did worries about his competence as a medical professional. Yet his superiors continued to give him positive performance evaluations that kept him moving through the ranks and led to his eventual assignment at Fort Hood.

Hasan, 39, is accused of murdering 13 people on Nov. 5 at Fort Hood, the worst killing spree on a

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What remains unclear is why Hasan would be advanced in spite of all the shortcomings. That is likely to be the subject of a more detailed accounting by the Defense Department. Recent statistics show the Army rarely blocks junior officers from promotion, especially in the medical corps.

Hasan showed no signs of being violent or a threat. But parallels have been drawn between the missed signals in his case and those preceding the thwarted Christmas attempt to blow up a Detroit-bound U.S. airliner.

President Barack Obama and his top national security aides have acknowledged they had intelligence about the alleged bomber, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, but failed to connect the dots.

The Pentagon review is not intended to delve into allegations Hasan corresponded by e-mail with Yemen-based radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki before the attack. Those issues are part of a separate criminal investigation by U.S. law

enforcement officials.

In telling episodes from the latter stages of Hasanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education, he gave a class presentation questioning whether the U.S.-led war on terror was actually a war on Islam.

And fellow students said he suggested that Shariah, or Islamic law, trumped the Constitution and he attempted to justify suicide bombings.

Yet no one in Hasanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chain of command appears to have challenged his eligibility to hold a secret security clearance even though they could have because the statements raised doubt about his loyalty to the United States. Had they, Hasanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fitness to serve as an Army officer may have been called into question long before he reported to Fort Hood.

Instead, in July 2009, Hasan arrived in central Texas, his secret clearance intact, his reputation as a weak performer well known, and Army authorities believing that posting him at such a large facility would mask his shortcomings.

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both declined to speak further about the case, citing a gag order.

Jayson Williams pleads guilty in fatal N.J. shooting SOMERVILLE, N.J. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Former NBA star Jayson Williams, his personal life in shambles, took responsibility for accidentally shooting his limousine driver to death eight years ago by pleading guilty Monday to assault and agreeing to serve at least 18 months in prison.

Williams was awaiting retrial on a reckless manslaughter count but pleaded guilty to the lesser aggravated assault count for the 2002 death of Costas Christofi.

Williams remained poised during the hearing and mostly answered yes and no questions, though he did tell the judge that he had not fully checked a shotgun he was showing off to friends before snapping it closed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look in the direction the muzzle of the gun was pointed,â&#x20AC;? he said, before admitting that his handling of the gun was reckless and that the gunshot caused Christofiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death.

Williams, who was charged with drunken driving after crashing his SUV into a tree in New York last week, had stitches visible above his right eye. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today is the first step in moving toward closure,â&#x20AC;? said Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attorney, Joseph Hayden. He and Williams

Balloon boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad dashes into jail without a word FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; There was no last second proclamation of innocence or even a statement to the handful of reporters waiting in the freezing cold for the man who pleaded guilty to orchestrating the balloon boy hoax.

Richard Heene arrived at the Larimer County Detention Center on Monday with his wife and co-defendant, Mayumi, in the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s red minivan with a bustedout rear window. Heene, wearing a dark knit cap, sunglasses and a heavy jacket, ran inside the building carrying a plastic grocery bag.

He ran back to the minivan and grabbed his driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license before heading back to the jail to begin serving a 90-day sentence for the Oct. 15 event that captivated a television audience for an entire afternoon.

Mayumi Heene, who pleaded guilty to filing a false report and must serve a 20-day jail term once her husband is out, pulled the hood of her sweatshirt over her head and drove away alone.

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‘I wish I had never touched steroids’

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McGwire admits using PEDs

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By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer

REID SAYS MCNABB WILL BE BACK NEXT SEASON PHILADELPHIA (AP) — No. 5 will return to Philadelphia for a 12th season.

Eagles coach Andy Reid squelched speculation about Donovan McNabb’s future, saying the five-time Pro Bowl quarterback will be back next season.

“That’s my call,” Reid said Monday. “I think he’s a great player. His work over the last 11 years has proven that. I truly believe it’s a team sport; it’s not one guy.”

McNabb’s status was questioned because he has one year left on his contract and he’s failed to lead Philadelphia to a Super Bowl victory in 11 seasons. McNabb has led the Eagles to five NFC championship games — going 1-4 — and one Super Bowl appearance.

MLB GUERRERO FINALIZES DEAL WITH RANGERS

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero will now be hitting in the middle of the lineup for the Texas Rangers instead of doing damage against them.

Guerrero and the Rangers on Monday finalized a one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2011 after the eighttime All-Star and former AL MVP passes a physical.

The Rangers planned to introduce their new primary designated hitter at a news conference later Monday. Guerrero spent the past six seasons with the AL West rival Los Angeles Angels.

GOLF FAKE GATORADE LABELS SHOW WOODS

DENVER (AP) — Gatorade says bootleg labels with a picture of Tiger Woods, the word “unfaithful” and the Gatorade name have been found on bottles in Colorado stores.

Gatorade spokeswoman Karen May said Monday the labels were fakes. She declined to say whether the bottles contained real Gatorade.

She says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating but she declined to say whether any problems have been linked to the bottles. She says consumer safety is the company’s top concern.

The FDA declined to comment.

Gatorade sponsors Woods, who has taken an indefinite leave from golf after admitting to infidelity.

May won’t say how many bottles were found or reveal what stores they were discovered in.

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This is a Sept. 27, 1998, file photo showing St. Louis Cardinals slugger Mark McGwire smiling as he rounds the bases after hitting his 70th home run of the season in the seventh inning against the Montreal Expos, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

What did Big Mac really say?

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e’s finally ready to talk about the past.

But what do Mark McGwire’s comments really mean? Does Big Mac deserve to be commended for coming clean, as his manager and enabler Tony La Russa and Commissioner Bud Selig have already done, basically tripping over themselves to see who could praise Big Mac the loudest? Or should we castigate McGwire for cheating the game and continue to forbid him entry into the Hall of Fame?

Here are some of McGwire’s comments, the ones I believe are the most important anyway, given Monday in an interview with The

Associated Press: “It was a wrong thing what I did.

I totally regret it. I just wish I was never in that era,” he said. And, “I wish I had never touched steroids. It was foolish and it was a mistake.”

But I want to know whether he felt that way at the time, when he was a star, piling up Hall of Fame numbers and making zillions of dollars. Was it wrong then?

Or is it just wrong now, because the numbers are invalidated and the Hall of Fame is a long shot?

And those touching moments with the Roger Maris family, the awe-inspired look a choked-up McGwire had upon Maris’ bat after he broke the single-season record

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— those all seem to suggest something far different than regret.

See Hitter, Page 3B

NEW YORK — Sobbing and sniffling, Mark McGwire finally answered the steroid question.

Ending more than a decade of denials and evasion, McGwire admitted Monday what many had suspected for so long — that steroids and human growth hormone helped make him a home run king.

“The toughest thing is my wife, my parents, close friends have had no idea that I hid it from them all this time,” he told The Associated Press in an emotional, 20-minute interview. “I knew this day was going to come. I didn’t know when.”

In a quavering voice, McGwire apologized and said he used steroids and human growth hormone on and off for a decade, starting before the 1990 season and including the year he broke Roger Maris’ singleseason home run record in 1998.

“I wish I had never touched steroids,” McGwire said. “It was foolish and it was a mistake.”

He had mostly disappeared since his infamous testimony before a congressional committee in March 2005, when he said, “I’m not here to talk about the past.” He had been in selfimposed exile from public view, an object of ridicule for refusing to answer the questions.

Once he was hired by the Cardinals in October to be their hitting coach, however, he knew he had to say something before the start of spring training in mid-February.

In a carefully rolled out schedule of statements and interviews, he called commissioner Bud Selig, St. Louis manager Tony La Russa and Maris’ widow, Pat, on Monday to personally break the news and left messages for the stars of the Cardinals. He issued a statement and called the AP to get his admission

See McGwire, Page 3B

NFL

New challenge driving Carroll to NFL

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer

LOS ANGELES — Pete Carroll loves challenges and the NFL game. The Seattle Seahawks offered both, and not even Southern California could compete.

Carroll ended his nine-year tenure with the Trojans on Monday, leaving behind a program facing multiple woes for a lucrative deal to coach the Seahawks.

“If you know anything about me, you know I can’t pass up this challenge,” Carroll said.

USC quarterback Matt Barkley also said quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates is leaving with Carroll after just one season, presumably to become the Seahawks’ offensive coordinator.

Carroll won 97 games, seven Pac-10 titles and two national championships at USC, but the school is under a cloud of NCAA

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Pete Carroll comments on his leaving to become coach of the Seattle Seahawks during a news conference at the USC campus in Los Angeles on Monday. investigation and other scandals.

Although the charismatic 58year-old coach spoke glowingly of his highly successful years in Los Angeles, he jumped at the best

— and timeliest — of many offers he’s received over the years to return to the NFL. “I do not expect to ever be able to top what we just did,” Carroll

said.

“I think it’s just been a beautiful time together. It hurts to separate right now ... but it can’t keep on going, because I can’t pass up this opportunity.”

Carroll’s departure ends one of the most successful runs in college football history — perhaps right when it was about to become much less fun, considering the just-completed 9-4 season, USC’s worst since his first year at the school.

Carroll insisted his decision had nothing to do with the NCAA’s lengthy look into his program, denouncing rumors of a rift between him and athletic director Mike Garrett. Carroll said he thought he would be at USC “forever.”

But Seahawks owner Paul Allen pried the 58-year-old coach out of a comfortable oceanside life.

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NORTH CAROLINA BASKETBALL

College Basketball Cape Fear at Central Carolina, 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball Grace Christian at Gospel Light, 7:30 p.m.

Lee Christian at Vandalia Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Lee County at Apex, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball Apex at Lee County, 7:30 p.m.

Grace Christian at Gospel Light, 5:45 p.m.

Lee Christian at Vandalia Christian, 5:45 p.m.

SPORTS SCENE

N.C. SPORTS Sports hall names class of 7 inductees RALEIGH (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Two NFL stars who played collegiately in North Carolina highlight the class of seven who will be inducted into the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sports hall of fame.

Hall officials on Monday announced a class that includes former North Carolina running back Don McCauley and former N.C. State receiver Mike Quick.

Also set for induction are former Wake Forest football player and Guilford College athletic director Herb Appenzeller, former Georgia coach and N.C. State quarterback Jim Donnan, Duke soccer coach and former North Carolina player Carla Overbeck, Tar Heels field hockey coach Karen Shelton and golfer Paul Simson, a two-time winner of the British Senior Open Amateur.

They will be inducted during a ceremony on May 13.

Wednesday, Jan. 13 Wrestling Overhills at Southern Lee 6 p.m.

Lee County at Cary 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 14 Swimming Cape Fear Valley Conference meet at Campbell University 5 p.m.

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North Carolina forward Ed Davis (32) shoots over Virginia Tech forward J.T. Thompson (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill on Sunday. North Carolina won 78-64.

Friday, Jan. 15 Boys Basketball Holly Springs at Lee County 7:30 p.m.

Grace Christian at Salem Baptist 7:30 p.m.

Lee Christian at Alamance Christian 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball Lee County at Holly Springs 7:30 p.m.

Lee Christian at Alamance Christian 6 p.m.

Grace Christian at Salem Baptist 6 p.m.

Gymnastics Southern Lee, Lee County at North Raleigh Gymnastics 6:30 p.m.

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CHAPEL HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; One of North Carolina coach Roy Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; main concerns about his young team before the season began was perimeter shooting, and through the first 15 games, the Tar Heels never were much of a threat from outside.

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The Tar Heels (12-4, 1-0 time the Tar Heels have Lawal had two 21-point ACC) have been trying to made them down the games in earning the award stretch on the way to a win. get a good mix this season, for the second time in his The Hokies led by four at but injuries have contribcareer. He scored 14 points halftime, but 12 minutes uted to slowing the process. in the second half of the into the second half, Graves Yellow Jacketsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; upset of No. Graves, the Tar Heelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; best shooter, missed Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hit his first 3-pointer, after 8 Duke. missing all four attempts in game with a sprained right Scott had 10 points, three the first half, to put his team assists, two rebounds and ankle and senior guard Marcus Ginyard has missed up 60-52. a steal to help Miami move four games with foot injuVirginia Tech responded to its best start in 50 years with a 3-pointer to cut the ries. with a win against Wake lead to five, but then Graves Forest. The Hurricanes (15-1) While Dexter Strickland, added another from outside have won seven straight.

John Henson, Leslie McDonald, the Wear brothers the line. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adrenaline got me goand Justin Watts can hit ing,â&#x20AC;? Graves said. the occasional 3-pointer, Graves, Drew and Ginyard Not to be outdone, Drew Wake adds transfer made a 3 on the Tar Heelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; have been the main scoring from Georgetown next possession before options beyond the arc.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did this for health purposes. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no way I did this for any type of strength use.â&#x20AC;? And, â&#x20AC;&#x153;During the mid-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s, I went on the DL seven times and missed 228 games over five years. I experienced a lot of injuries, including a ribcage strain, a torn left heel muscle, a stress fracture of the left heel, and a torn right heel muscle. It was definitely a miserable bunch of years, and I told myself that steroids could help me recover faster. I thought they would help me heal and prevent injuries, too.â&#x20AC;?

Ah, the Andy Pettitte â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did it â&#x20AC;&#x2122;cause I was hurtâ&#x20AC;? reason. Works every time.

But Mac says he first tried steroids in 1989-90, and later used through 2000. That sounds rather systematic, and in combining these thoughts with his comments about coming clean, mistakes and being foolish, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take much more than an armchair psychology degree to reason thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some disconnect there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure people will wonder if I could have hit all those home runs had I never taken steroids. I had good years when I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take any, and I had bad years when I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take any. I had good years when I took steroids, and I had bad years when I took steroids. But no matter what, I shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have done it and for that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m truly sorry.â&#x20AC;?

And, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember trying steroids very briefly in the 1989/1990 offseason and then after I was injured in 1993, I used steroids again.

I used them on occasion throughout the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s, including during the 1998 season.â&#x20AC;?

This, to me, is the crux of steroids and their impact on baseball. And Mark McGwire is a perfect case study if we decide to believe his time frame of using.

Before he says he used steroids for the first time, Big Mac clubbed 49, 32 and 33 home runs in his first three full seasons in the big leagues. Then he says he hit the PEDs only briefly, and hit 39 homers and slugged .489 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; his highest since his landmark rookie season â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in 1990.

But then he fell apart, batting just .201 with a .714 OPS in 1991. But that

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seemed only to be an aberration, and he came back in â&#x20AC;&#x2122;92 to hit .268 with 42 homers with a .585 slugging percentage and a .970 OPS. McGwire was clearly hurt in â&#x20AC;&#x2122;93 and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;94 (the strike year), playing in a combined 74 games and hitting only 18 home runs.

So Mac says he turned to the steroids again â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and quickly became one of the greatest sluggers in the history of the game. He never hit fewer than 29 home runs in any of his last seven seasons, and topped 50 four times, including 70 in 1998 and 65 in 1999.

Look at it this way â&#x20AC;&#x201D; McGwire hit a staggering 345 of his 583 career home runs in the seven years after he says he turned back to steroids, blasting an average of 49 big flies per season from ages 3138. Fifty-nine percent of his home runs came after his admitted steroid use.

And so I am left with a nagging question: where are the bad years that he took steroids? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see any, not if he decided only after â&#x20AC;&#x2122;93 to use steroids again. Yes, he was hurt a lot in his final two seasons, playing fewer than 100 games in each season, but he was still a productive player, with an OPS of 1.222 in 2000 and .808 in 2001. (OK, so the .187 batting average was sickly. But he still homered once every 10 at-bats.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;I truly believe I was given the gifts from the Man Upstairs of being a home run hitter, ever since ... birth. My first hit as a Little Leaguer was a home run. I mean, they still talk about the home runs I hit in high school, in Legion ball. I led the nation in home runs in college, and then all the way up to my rookie year, 49 home runs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But, starting â&#x20AC;&#x2122;93 to â&#x20AC;&#x2122;94, I thought it might help me, you know, where Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d get my body feeling normal, where I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a walking MASH unit.â&#x20AC;?

It definitely helped.

Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t argue that.

But was it fair? Was it cheating? Was Big Mac a fraud?

All good questions.

Alex Podlogar is The Heraldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sports editor. Reach him at alexp@sanfordherald.com and at (919) 7181222. Read his blog at www. designatedhitter.wordpress. com

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Arizona Cardinalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kurt Warner throws during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in Glendale, Ariz.

Warner paints a masterpiece TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Any doubt that Kurt Warner will go down as one of the greatest playoff quarterbacks of all time had to end with his wild card masterpiece.

Against the No. 2 defense in the NFL, without one of his best receivers in Anquan Boldin, old No. 13 was nearly flawless.

With widespread speculation he was about to retire, the 38-year-old quarterback threw more touchdown passes (five) than he did incomplete passes (four).

He was 29 of 33 for 379 yards with no interceptions in Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 51-45 overtime victory over Green Bay on Sunday.

When the dust from this desert shootout had settled 24 hours later, Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said he was even more impressed by Warnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance than he had been when the game ended.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize he had more touchdown passes than he had incompletions,â&#x20AC;? Whisenhunt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew he was on fire. I knew he was playing well, but just the way he managed the game, in looking at the tape now after seeing it, he was sharp.â&#x20AC;?

Warner joined Daryle Lamonica as the only quarterbacks to throw for five touchdowns in a playoff game twice.

Warnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s came a decade apart. The first was in his playoff debut with St. Louis against Minnesota on Jan. 16, 2000.

His 154.1 passer rating against the Packers is second all-time behind the perfect 158.3 Peyton Manning had in a wild card win over Denver in 2004.

The list goes on.

Warner is the first to throw for four TDs in three playoff games. Only two

quarterbacks had a better completion percentage than his 87.9 percent. Phil Simms went 22 of 25 (88 percent) against Denver in 1986 and Tom Brady was 26 of 28 (92.9 percent) in 2007.

Still, Warnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cardinals barely were able to fend off the Packers in the highest-scoring game in NFL history. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You knew we needed every play,â&#x20AC;? he said after the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was going to take that kind of effort against these guys.â&#x20AC;?

out, then gave several interviews that included a televised appearance on the MLB Network. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a wrong thing what I did. I totally regret it. I just wish I was never in that era,â&#x20AC;? he said.

His voice shook when he recounted breaking the news to Matt McGwire, his 22-year-old son, calling it the toughest task in the ordeal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very, very understandable. So are my parents,â&#x20AC;? McGwire said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The biggest thing that they said is theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very proud of me, that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing this. They all believe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for the better. And then I just hope we can move on from this and start my new career as a coach.â&#x20AC;?

McGwire was a baseball icon â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Big Mac, with a Paul Bunyon physique and a home run swing that made fans come out to the ballpark early to watch batting practice. He hit 583 home runs, tied for eighth on the career list, and his average of one every 10.6 at-bats is the best ever.

In four appearances on the Hall of Fame ballot, McGwire has hovered around 23 percent, well below the 75 percent necessary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has nothing to do with the Hall of Fame,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has to do with me coming clean, getting it off my chest, and five years that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve held this in.â&#x20AC;?

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Scoreboard

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NBA Standings Boston Toronto New York Philadelphia New Jersey

W 26 19 15 11 3

L 9 19 21 25 34

Orlando Atlanta Miami Charlotte Washington

W 25 23 18 16 12

L 12 13 17 19 23

Cleveland Milwaukee Chicago Detroit Indiana

W 29 15 15 11 11

L 10 19 20 24 25

Dallas San Antonio Houston New Orleans Memphis

W 25 22 21 19 18

L 12 13 16 16 18

Denver Portland Oklahoma City Utah Minnesota

W 23 23 20 20 8

L 14 16 16 17 30

L.A. Lakers Phoenix L.A. Clippers Sacramento Golden State

W 29 23 17 15 11

L 8 14 18 21 24

Saturday’s Games Orlando 113, Atlanta 81 Charlotte 89, Memphis 87 Philadelphia 104, Detroit 94 Chicago 110, Minnesota 96 Oklahoma City 108, Indiana 102 Utah 111, Dallas 93 Houston 105, New York 96 Sacramento 102, Denver 100 Sunday’s Games Boston 114, Toronto 107 New Orleans 115, Washington 110 L.A. Clippers 94, Miami 84 San Antonio 97, New Jersey 85 Cleveland 106, Portland 94 L.A. Lakers 95, Milwaukee 77

Sports Review

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Pct GB L10 .743 — 6-4 1 8-2 .500 8 ⁄2 .417 111⁄2 6-4 .306 151⁄2 4-6 .081 24 1-9 Southeast Division Pct GB L10 .676 — 5-5 .639 11⁄2 4-6 .514 6 5-5 .457 8 6-4 .343 12 4-6 Central Division Pct GB L10 .744 — 8-2 .441 111⁄2 4-6 .429 12 5-5 .314 16 0-10 1 .306 16 ⁄2 2-8 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Pct GB L10 .676 — 6-4 .629 2 7-3 .568 4 5-5 .543 5 7-3 .500 61⁄2 7-3 Northwest Division Pct GB L10 .622 — 4-6 .590 1 6-4 .556 21⁄2 7-3 .541 3 4-6 .211 151⁄2 3-7 Pacific Division Pct GB L10 .784 — 6-4 .622 6 5-5 .486 11 6-4 .417 131⁄2 3-7 .314 17 4-6

BASKETBALL Str W-1 L-1 L-1 W-1 L-5

Home 11-4 12-6 9-10 4-12 2-15

Away 15-5 7-13 6-11 7-13 1-19

Conf 18-5 13-12 10-14 7-14 3-19

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

Home 14-4 14-4 11-10 13-4 6-10

Away 11-8 9-9 7-7 3-15 6-13

Conf 17-9 13-10 12-7 14-14 10-12

Str W-1 L-1 W-1 L-12 L-2

Home 14-3 11-7 12-7 8-9 8-9

Away 15-7 4-12 3-13 3-15 3-16

Conf 17-6 9-11 10-12 8-11 8-13

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

Home 12-6 16-6 11-4 14-3 11-5

Away 13-6 6-7 10-12 5-13 7-13

Conf 15-9 10-10 16-12 13-8 11-13

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

Home 15-3 14-7 10-8 13-6 5-15

Away 8-11 9-9 10-8 7-11 3-15

Conf 12-8 17-7 8-12 10-12 4-21

Str W-1 L-1 W-4 W-1 W-2

Home 21-3 14-4 12-8 12-8 7-7

Away 8-5 9-10 5-10 3-13 4-17

Conf 18-7 13-9 10-14 9-16 7-15

Monday’s Games New Orleans at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Atlanta at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m.

New York at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

Miami at Utah, 9 p.m.

Milwaukee at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Minnesota at Denver, 9 p.m.

Cleveland at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Houston at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Washington, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 8 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Orlando at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

The Top 25

By The Associated Press The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 10, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25thplace vote and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Texas (56) 15-0 1,616 2 2. Kentucky (9) 16-0 1,569 3 3. Kansas 14-1 1,441 1 4. Villanova 14-1 1,426 6 5. Syracuse 15-1 1,353 7 6. Purdue 14-1 1,317 4 7. Michigan St. 13-3 1,191 10 8. Duke 13-2 1,178 5 9. Tennessee 12-2 1,030 16 10. West Virginia 12-2 1,006 8 11. Georgetown 12-2 934 12 12. North Carolina 12-4 844 9 13. Kansas St. 13-2 746 11 13. Wisconsin 13-3 746 17 15. Connecticut 11-4 633 13 16. Pittsburgh 13-2 565 23 17. Gonzaga 12-3 559 19 18. BYU 16-1 456 25 19. Temple 13-3 388 21 20. Georgia Tech 12-3 342 20 21. Mississippi 12-3 326 14 22. Baylor 13-1 301 — 23. Miami 15-1 189 — 24. Clemson 13-3 167 — 25. Florida St. 13-3 155 18 Others receiving votes: Texas A&M 126, N. Iowa 91, Missouri 64, Mississippi St. 61, New Mexico 59, Dayton 39, UAB 35, UNLV 28, Oklahoma St. 26, Vanderbilt 21, Notre Dame 18, Wake Forest 14, Cornell 12, Butler 10, Texas Tech 10, Marquette 9, Virginia Tech 9, William & Mary 8, Florida 2, Louisiana Tech 2, Harvard 1, Missouri St. 1, Siena 1.

Late NCAA Boxscores NO. 9 NORTH CAROLINA 78, VIRGINIA TECH 64 VIRGINIA TECH (12-2) Bell 2-11 0-0 5, Allen 2-5 0-1 4, Davila 2-3 0-0 4, Hudson 7-22 0-0 14, Delaney 6-13 1214 26, Raines 0-2 0-0 0, Thompson 4-6 0-2 8, Atkins 0-1 0-0 0, Green 1-3 0-0 3, Boggs 0-1 01 0, Witcher 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 24-67 12-18 64.

NORTH CAROLINA (12-4) Graves 5-10 0-1 13, Thompson 4-7 5-6 13, Davis 7-11 6-7 20, Strickland 3-4 1-3 7, Drew II 4-4 4-4 14, Henson 1-3 0-0 2, Zeller 1-4 1-1 3, Ginyard 1-3 0-0 2, T.Wear 1-1 0-0 2, McDonald 1-4 0-0 2, D.Wear 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 28-52 17-22 78.

Halftime—Virginia Tech 38-34. 3-Point Goals—Virginia Tech 4-18 (Delaney 2-5, Green 1-2, Bell 1-3, Boggs 0-1, Thompson 0-1, Hudson 0-6), North Carolina 5-16 (Graves 3-7, Drew II 2-2, Henson 0-1, Strickland 0-1, D.Wear 0-1, McDonald 0-2, Ginyard 0-2). Fouled Out—Thompson, Thompson. Rebounds—Virginia Tech 35 (Allen, Davila 7), North Carolina 38 (Davis 11). Assists—Virginia Tech 11 (Delaney 6), North Carolina 14 (Drew II 8). Total Fouls—Virginia Tech 19, North Carolina 19.

A—20,581. A—20,581.

HOCKEY

Sports on TV Tuesday, Jan. 12 MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m.

ESPN — Ohio St. at Purdue ESPN2 — Texas A&M at Kansas St. 9 p.m.

ESPN — Kentucky at Florida NHL HOCKEY 7 p.m.

VERSUS — New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers

NHL Glance

By The Associated Press All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF New Jersey 43 31 11 1 63 126 Buffalo 44 28 11 5 61 123 Washington 44 27 11 6 60 162 Pittsburgh 46 28 17 1 57 146 Boston 44 22 15 7 51 114 N.Y. Rangers45 22 17 6 50 120 Ottawa 46 22 20 4 48 126 Montreal 47 22 21 4 48 119

GA 92 102 121 126 107 122 141 126

Philadelphia 44 22 19 3 47 134 125 N.Y. Islanders46 19 19 8 46 118 144 Atlanta 44 19 19 6 44 137 149 Tampa Bay 44 17 17 10 44 111 132 Florida 45 18 20 7 43 128 140 Toronto 46 15 22 9 39 123 160 Carolina 44 13 24 7 33 110 152 WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 46 31 11 4 66 152 102 San Jose 45 28 10 7 63 147 117 Calgary 45 26 14 5 57 123 108 Phoenix 46 26 15 5 57 120 112 Vancouver 45 27 16 2 56 145 109 Colorado 46 25 15 6 56 135 132 Nashville 45 26 16 3 55 128 127 Los Angeles 45 25 17 3 53 134 128 Detroit 44 23 15 6 52 115 110 Dallas 45 19 15 11 49 128 141 Minnesota 45 22 20 3 47 122 134 Anaheim 46 20 19 7 47 129 143 Columbus 47 18 20 9 45 124 154 St. Louis 44 18 19 7 43 115 130 Edmonton 44 16 23 5 37 121 147 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Saturday’s Games Colorado 4, Buffalo 3, SO Minnesota 6, Chicago 5, SO N.Y. Islanders 5, Phoenix 4, SO Calgary 3, Vancouver 2, SO N.Y. Rangers 3, Boston 1 Pittsburgh 4, Toronto 1 New Jersey 2, Montreal 1, OT Florida 3, Ottawa 0 Philadelphia 4, Tampa Bay 1 Washington 8, Atlanta 1 Anaheim 3, Nashville 2 St. Louis 4, Los Angeles 3 Detroit 4, San Jose 1 Sunday’s Games Carolina 4, Ottawa 1 Tampa Bay 4, New Jersey 2 Columbus 2, Dallas 0 Anaheim 3, Chicago 1 Monday’s Games Pittsburgh at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Colorado at Calgary, 10 p.m.

Nashville at Vancouver, 10:30 p.m.

San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Carolina at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Detroit at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Ottawa at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Washington at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.

Columbus at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Nashville at Edmonton, 9 p.m.

San Jose at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

GOLF PGA Tour Schedule-Winners

By The Associated Press Jan. 7-10 — SBS Championship (Geoff Ogilvy) Jan. 14-17 — Sony Open in Hawaii, Honolulu.

Jan. 20-24 — Bob Hope Classic, La Quinta, Calif.

Jan. 28-31 — San Diego Open, La Jolla, Calif.

Feb. 4-7 — Northern Trust Open, Pacific Palisades, Calif.

Feb. 11-14 — AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Pebble Beach, Calif.

Feb. 17-21 — WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, Marana, Ariz.

Feb. 18-21 — Mayakoba Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Feb. 25-28 — Waste Management Phoenix Open, Scottsdale, Ariz.

March 4-7 — Honda Classic, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. March 11-14 — WGC-CA Championship, Miami.

March 11-14 — Puerto Rico Open, Coco Beach, Puerto Rico.

March 18-21 — Transitions Championship, Palm Harbor, Fla. March 25-28 — Arnold Palmer Invitational, Orlando, Fla.

April 1-4 — Shell Houston Open, Humble, Texas.

April 8-11 — The Masters, Augusta, Ga. April 15-18 — Verizon Heritage, Hilton Head Island, S.C. April 22-25 — Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Avondale, La. April 29-May 2 — Quail Hollow Championship, Charlotte, N.C. May 6-9 — THE PLAYERS Championship, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. May 13-16 — Valero Texas Open, San Antonio.

May 20-23 — HP Byron Nelson Championship, Irving, Texas.

May 27-30 — Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, Fort Worth, Texas.

June 3-6 — the Memorial Tournament, Dublin, Ohio.

June 10-13 — St. Jude Classic, Memphis, Tenn.

June 17-20 — U.S. Open Championship, Pebble Beach, Calif.

June 24-27 — Travelers Championship, Cromwell, Conn.

July 1-4 — AT&T National, Newtown Square, Pa. July 8-11 — John Deere Classic, Silvis, Ill. July 15-18 — Reno-Tahoe Open, Reno, Nev. July 22-25 — RBC Canadian Open, Etobicoke, Canada.

July 29-Aug. 1 — The Greenbrier Classic, White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Aug. 5-8 — WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, South Akron, Ohio.

Aug. 5-8 — Turning Stone Resort Championship, Verona, N.Y. Aug. 12-15 — PGA Championship, Kohler, Wis. Aug. 19-22 — Wyndham Championship, Greensboro, N.C. Aug. 26-29 — The Barclays, Paramus, N.J. Sept. 3-6 — Deutsche Bank Championship, Norton, Mass.

Sept. 9-12 — BMW Championship, Lemont, Ill. Sept. 23-26 — THE TOUR Championship, Atlanta.

Sept. 30-Oct. 3 — Viking Classic, Madison, Miss.

Oct. 1-3 — Ryder Cup, Newport, Wales.

Oct. 14-17 — Frys.com Open, San Martin, Calif.

Oct. 21-24 — Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals Open, Las Vegas.

Nov. 11-14 — Children’s Miracle Network Classic, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

TRANSACTIONS Monday’s Sports Transactions

By The Associated Press BASEBALL American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Signed RHP Matt Herges to a minor league contract.

TAMPA BAY RAYS—Signed 1B Dan Johnson to a one-year contract.

TEXAS RANGERS—Agreed to terms with DH Vladimir Guerrero on a one-year contract National League CINCINNATI REDS—Agreed to terms with LHP Aroldis Chapman on a six-year contract.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Agreed to terms with OF Jason Repko on a one-year contract.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DALLAS MAVERICKS—Acquired F Eduardo Najera from New Jersey for F Kris Humphries and F Shawne Williams.

NEW JERSEY NETS—Waived F Sean Williams.

SACRAMENTO KINGS—Aacquired F Hilton Armstrong from New Orleans for a conditional 2016 second-round pick and cash considerations.

FOOTBALL National Football League SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Named Pete Carroll coach. Canadian Football League

Features

The Sanford Herald / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 / 5B

DEAR ABBY

BRIDGE HAND

Jump to conclusions could land neighbor in hot water

HOROSCOPES Universal Press Syndicate

Happy Birthday: Change is upon you but only if you incorporate things you used to do with things you want to do in the future. You cannot hide from responsibilities, so do your best to get them out of the way or at least control what is going on around you. Restrictions due to poor management or dealings with institutions can be expected.

Your numbers are 7, 13, 22, 26, 39, 43, 47 ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may have to put more effort and a little more cash into something you believe in if you want to get a decent return. Trust in your talent and your connections to pull off a difficult task.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may think you have a perfect plan but something is likely to be missing that can cost you. Focus on detail and accuracy. An impulsive move will cost you in ways you never imagined. Don’t venture too far off track.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Someone will be quite willing to partner with you in order to reach a common goal.

Negotiate your position and you will find a way to satisfy everyone involved.

An emotional setback must be avoided.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make travel plans if it will help open doors leading to a better position or new skills. You can develop a good personal or professional relationship with someone by being upfront and honest concerning your expectations.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An investment you have can pay off, giving you greater maneuverability and contributing to a new beginning. Someone involved will bring up issues that you should look at before you move forward. With all the facts, you can make positive changes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22): Make your work

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fun and you will not only enjoy what you do but you will stand a much greater chance at turning what you do into a successful enterprise. Don’t let a personal problem stand in your way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll find other people’s ideas interesting but don’t be too quick to believe what’s being offered. The lazy way out will cost you personally and financially. Don’t let love confuse you or cause you to make a poor decision.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A change of location will enable you greater mobility for travel, learning and applying what you know to something that can be quite lucrative. A lifestyle change will do more than just alter your direction -- it will bring you clarity and peace of mind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Put a little cash behind your ideas, plans or projects. Waiting around for someone else to pick up the slack will lead to lost control.

Either you make a personal move or someone will force you to make one.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): Get back to the people, places and activities that you enjoy the most. Connect with someone from your past.

You can gain power and recognition if you stand up for your rights and follow your heart.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18): A sudden change in the way someone from your past treats you will enable you to plan for a brighter future.

A passionate approach to a project you believe in will help you convince others to pitch in and join your cause.

PISCES (Feb. 19March 20): Move forward with any project you’ve started, regardless of the alterations someone makes. Stick to your own plan and prepare to continue down the path alone if necessary.

DEAR ABBY: I’m writing about “Not Nosy, Just Concerned” (Nov. 13), the neighbor who suspects the woman she sees entering “John” and “Marcia’s” house is having an affair with John while Marcia sleeps. There is another scenario to consider, and it is, perhaps, the biggest reason “Nosy” should keep hers out of it. It is entirely possible that Marcia is fully aware and willingly participating in the afterhours visits of the “tart.”

I am happily married now, but when I was single, I was an after-dark visitor to a well-to-do, (still) happily married couple in an unsuspecting affluent suburban neighborhood. We were all happy with the arrangement, and even joked with each other about what the neighbors would think if they only knew. “Nosy” may get the surprise of her life if she ignores your advice and shares her “knowledge” with Marcia. Things aren’t always as they appear.

— HAPPY THIRD WHEEL DEAR HAPPY: That’s true. And you were by no means the only reader who suggested that scenario.

However, many others were quick to offer me some neighborly advice.

Read on: DEAR ABBY: You were off-base in your reply to that lady. She wanted to know how to tell the woman of the house her husband was up to no good. You advised her to mind her own business. You should have told her to send the woman a letter.

If it turns out the visitor is a relative, they can have a good laugh over it and she won’t have messed up her friendship with the couple. If

and then walk back to his house.

After getting to know them, Mom discovered that the woman and her visitor were brother and sister and enjoyed drinking their morning coffee together.

— NOSY NO MORE

Abigail Van Buren Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

it turns out she’s right, then Marcia will know to get herself tested for an STD, which John may have given her. And if he hasn’t given her one yet, it could stop her from getting one. STDs can kill. Telling the neighbor to butt out was just plain dumb.

— FREDA IN FLORIDA DEAR ABBY: You are out of touch if you don’t think a man will have sex in the same house in which his wife is sleeping. My sister awoke one morning to find her (now ex) husband having sex with their houseguest in the bathroom! And about 15 years ago, a friend of mine caught her husband in the basement with another woman. She and their two children had been upstairs sleeping.

Open your eyes, Abby. Why would a relative come in the middle of the night and park a block away?

— DIANE IN MINNESOTA DEAR ABBY: My mom had the same suspicion years ago. Her neighbor lady’s husband would leave for work and shortly after his departure a man next door would walk over to her house. He’d go through the back gate, into her home, stay awhile

DEAR ABBY: I wish a nosy neighbor had told me when my fiance was cheating on me. After I found out, several people admitted they had suspected the woman who had been coming around when I was visiting my parents was the “other woman,” but they didn’t want to seem intrusive.

While all of this was going on, I was pregnant with our second child. I learned what was happening when the baby was 3 months old.

The woman was someone I considered a friend. I felt betrayed. Abby, “Nosy” should send her neighbor an anonymous note.

— SOMEONE WHO’S BEEN THERE DEAR ABBY: Several years ago my dad came to San Francisco to attend a CPA convention. Because my stepmom, “Ann,” couldn’t be there, Dad invited me to the Saturday night dinner. I was in my early 20s and working as a fashion model, so I decided to dress to kill.

Even though Dad introduced me as his daughter, several of the wives were suspicious. One of them took a picture of us and showed it to Ann. The look on her face was priceless when my stepmom said, “Isn’t ‘Jim’s’ daughter beautiful? I’m so glad she could be there.” The three of us have laughed about it for years.

— NORMA IN SAN MATEO, CALIF.

ODDS AND ENDS Theft scheme backfires on Florida man with grudge PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — A Port St. Lucie man who stole a delivery driver’s keys to get back at him over a grudge has been arrested on felony burglary charges.

Matthew Everett Gray allegedly admitted swiping the keys of a PepsiCola service truck because he wanted the driver to get in trouble at work.

The keys unlocked some 20 vending machines.

The victim identified Gray from surveillance photos captured last week in the Wal-Mart parking lot, where the truck was unattended for an hour.

Police said Gray told them he wasn’t planning to use the keys to steal anything from the vending machines.

He was arrested on charges of felony burglary and theft. No attorney for Gray was listed with the St. Lucie County court.

Wife allegedly changes wires on saw to shock hubby OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Court papers allege that an Olympia woman, angry that her husband left her, tampered with his power tools so that he received a powerful electric shock.

Carolyn Paulsen-Riat was booked

SUDOKU

MY ANSWER Friday into the Thurston County Jail for investigation of third-degree assault, domestic violence, and second-degree malicious mischief. A judge released the 33-year-old woman on her own recognizance.

The Olympian newspaper reported that court documents said that on Jan. 1, the man was using a 220-volt table saw when he received the shock, knocking him to the ground. Thurston County sheriff’s deputies said the man did not need to go to a hospital.

In the documents, deputies said the woman told them she had reversed the wires on his power tools because she was angry he was leaving.

Police: Man seeking ‘trouble’ smashes TV with bat ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — A St. Cloud man who allegedly told Target store employees he “wanted to get into trouble” was in jail after police said he smashed a big-screen TV with a baseball bat.

Police said the man picked up the bat off a shelf at a St. Cloud Target, went into the electronics department and smashed a 50-inch plasma television.

The vandalism happened about 12:30 p.m. Sunday. The TV was valued at around $1,230.

The man was booked into the Benton County Jail.

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The Sanford Herald / Tuesday, January 12, 2010 /

B.C.

DENNIS THE MENACE

Bizarro

GARFIELD

FUNKY WINKERBEAN PEANUTS

BLONDIE

BEETLE BAILEY

PICKLES

GET FUZZY

MARY WORTH

ZITS

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

C R O S S W O R D

HAGAR

SHOE

MUTTS B y E u g e n e S h e f f e r

ROSE IS ROSE

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by Dan Piraro

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001 Legals Enclosure 8062.0000041 8062.0000041 09-SP-219 AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

GOT STUFF? CALL CLASSIFIED! SANFORD HERALD CLASSIFIED DEPT., 718-1201 or 718-1204.

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Raleek Kee, a single person, dated May 4, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Lee County, North Carolina, recorded on May 7, 2007, in Book 01083 at Page 0279; and because of default in the payment of the indeb?tedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained there-

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in and, pursuant to ant is liable for rent demand of the owner due under the rental and holder of the in- agreement prorated to debted?ness secured by the effective date of said Deed of Trust, the the termination. under?signed Substitute Trustee will place Any person who occufor sale, at public auc- pies the property purtion, to the highest suant to a bona fide bidder for cash at the lease or tenancy may usual place of sale at have additional rights Lee County Courtpursuant to Title VII house, in Sanford, of 5.896 - Protecting North Carolina at Tenants at Foreclo10:00 AM on Monday, sure Act which beJanuary 25, 2010, that came effective on May parcel of land, includ20, 2009. ing improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Sanford, Dated: December 16, Coun2009 ty of Lee, State of North Caro?lina, and being more particuDavid A. larly described as folSimpson, P.C. lows: Substitute Trustee BEING all of Lot No. 26, Section 1, Brentwood Subdivision, as shown on plat recordBy:_______ ed in Plat Cabinet 3, __________________ Slide 103, Lee County Attorney Registry, to which at Law map reference is hereKellam by made. & Pettit, P.A. AttorSubject property is neys for the Substitute more accurately deTrustee scribed in Plat Cabi704-442net 3, Slide 130, Lee 9500 County Registry, to which map reference Posted: is hereby made. Witness: Assistant/Deputy Address of property: Clerk of Superior 2825 Chippendale Court Trail, Sanford, NC NOTICE OF FORE27330 CLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, Present Record OwnLEE COUNTY 09 SP ers: Raleek Kee 0349 Under and by virtue of a Power of The terms of the sale Sale contained in that are that the real prop- certain Deed of Trust erty hereinbefore deexecuted by Michael scribed will be sold for Moncrease to , Trustcash to the highest ee(s), dated March 27, bidder. A deposit of 2007, and recorded in five percent (5%) of Book 1078, Page 10, the amount of the bid Lee County Registry, or Seven Hundred FifNorth Carolina. Dety Dollars ($750.00), fault having been whichever is greater, made in the payment is required and must of the note thereby be tendered in the seform of certified funds cured by the said at the time of the Deed of Trust and the sale.In the event that undersigned, having the Owner and Holder been substituted as or its intended assign- Trustee in said Deed ee is exempt from pay- of Trust by an instruing the same, the sucment duly recorded cessful bidder shall be in the Office of the required to pay reveRegister of Deeds of nue stamps on the Lee County, North Trustee's Deed, and Carolina, and the any Land Transfer holder of the note eviTax. dencing said indebtedness having directThe real property ed that the Deed of hereinabove described Trust be foreclosed, is being offered for the undersigned Subsale "AS IS, WHERE stitute Trustees will IS" and will be sold offer for sale at the subject to all superior Courthouse Door in liens, unpaid taxes, Lee County, North and special assess- Carolina, at 11:45AM ments. Other condion January 26, 2010, tions will be anand will sell to the nounced at the sale. highest bidder for The sale will be held cash the following deopen for ten (10) days scribed property, to for upset bids as by wit: BEGINNING AT law required.

A STAKE AT THE POINT OF INTERIf the TrustSECTION OF THE ee is unable to convey SOUTH LINE OF title to this property MIDLAND AVENUE for any reason, the AND EAST LINE OF sole remedy of the purEIGHTH STREET, chaser is the return of AND RUNNING the deposit. Reasons THENCE AS EAST of such inability to LINE OF EIGHTH convey include, but STREET 200 FEET are not limited to, the TO A STAKE; filing of a bankruptcy THENCE PARALLEL petition prior to the WITH MIDLAND sale and reinstateAVENUE IN AN ment of the loan withEASTERLY DIRECout the knowledge of TION 50 FEET TO A the Trustee. If the STAKE; THENCE IN valA NORTHERLY DIidity of the sale is RECTION, PARALchallenged by any LEL WITH EIGHTH party, the Trustee, in STREET, 200 FEET his sole discretion, if TO A STAKE IN THE he believes the chalSOUTH LINE OF lenge to have merit, MIDLAND AVENUE; may declare the sale to THENCE AS SAID be void and return the LINE OF MIDLAND deposit. The purchasAVENUE IN A er will have no further WESTERLY DIRECremedy.

TION 50 FEET TO THE BEGINNING, AND BEING THOSE Additional Notice TWO CERTAIN Where the Real Prop- LOTS DESIGNATED erty is Residential AS NOS. 1 AND 2 IN With Less Than 15 BLOCK L OF J. W. Rental Units: PUGH SURVEY OF THE WILKINS PROPAn order for posses- ERTY RECORDED IN sion of the property BOOK OF SURVEYS may be issued purNO. 1, PAGE 127 suant to G.S. 45-21.29 (NOW PLAT CABIin favor of the purNET 2, SLIDE 68), chaser and against REGISTRY OF LEE the party or parties in COUNTY, NORTH possession by the clerk CAROLINA, REFERof superior court of ENCE TO WHICH IS the county in which HEREBY MADE FOR the property is sold.

GREATER CERTAINAny person who occuTY OF DESCRIPpies the property purTION. ALSO BEING suant to a rental THE SAME PROPERagreement entered inTY AS DESCRIBED to or renewed on or afIN DEED RECORDter October 1, 2007, ED IN BOOK 63, may, after receiving PAGE 167, LEE the notice of sale, ter- COUNTY REGISTRY. minate the rental Said property is comagreement upon 10 monly known as 518 daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; written notice to Midland Avenue, the landlord. Upon Sanford, NC 27330. termination of a rent- Third party purchasal agreement, the teners must pay the ex-

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cise tax, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7A-308, in the amount of Fortyfive Cents (45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is greater.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Michael Moncrease. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord.

The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, that tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. _____________________ ______________ Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Substitute Trustee 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 Our File No.: 348.0716462NC Publication Dates: 01/12/2010 & 01/19/2010

County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Lee County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door in Lee County, North Carolina, at 11:45AM on January 26, 2010, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Being all of Lot No. 25, Block G, Kendale Acres Subdivision, as shown on map entitled "Kendale Acres Subdivision", dated March 15, 1966, prepared by Hurley W. Jones, RLS, and recorded in Map Book 9, Page 32, Lee County Registry.

Said property is commonly known as 3006 Kendale Drive, Sanford, NC 27332. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7A-308, in the amount of Fortyfive Cents (45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is greater.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Taurus L. Reeves. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord.

The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, that tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. _____________________ ______________ Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Substitute Trustee 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 Our File No.: 432.0936209NC Publication Dates: 01/12/2010 & 01/19/2010

Legal Notice State of North Carolina County of Lee The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Joseph John DeSanto, Deceased, the undersigned notifies all person, firms, and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to J. Hunter Stovall. Resident Process Agent and Attorney for Estate, as set forth below, on or before the 5th day of April, 2010, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 5th, Day of January, 2010.

Brenda Erickson Executor of the Estate of Joseph John DeSanto 28 Johnson Drive Belle Mead, NJ 08502

EXECUTOR NOTICE HAVING qualified as Executor of the estate of Malcolm C. Jackson, deceased, late of Lee County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned within three months from January 5th, 2010 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This 5th, day of January, 2010.

Patricia J. Kelly 650 Salem Church Road Sanford, NC, 27330 and Debra J. Thomas 1619 Firetower Road Sanford, NC, 27330 Executor/trix of the estate of Malcolm C. Jackson (1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, LEE COUNTY 09 SP 0343 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Taurus Reeves to Walter F. Jones, Trustee(s), dated May 31, 2005, and recorded in Book 00974, Page 0755, Lee

J. Hunter Stovall Resident Process Agent and Attorney for the Estate P.O. Box 536 Southern Pines, NC 28388 Classified Advertising Call 718-1201 718-1204

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Horace Jerry Howard by the Clerk of Superior Court of Lee County, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them fully itemized and verified to the undersigned on or before March 30, 2010, which date is three (3) months from the first publication of this Notice. Any claims not presented on or before that date will be barred. All persons indebted to the Estate of the deceased are hereby requested to make prompt settlement with the undersigned.

Nancy Elizabeth Howard

Executrix of the Estate of Horace Jerry Howard c/o Margaret A. Lorenz, Attorney

Van Camp, Meacham & Newman, PLLC

P. O. Box 1389

Pinehurst, NC 28374

Notice To Creditors

Carl W. Beal qualified on December 10, 2009 as Personal Representative of the Estate of Mavis M. Beal, late of Lee County, North Carolina. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before March 16, 2010, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All person, firms and corporations indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. Payments and claims should be presented to Robert B. Gilleland, Attorney at Law, 1410 Elm Street/PO BOX 1045, Sanford NC 27330

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

MARY CAROL LEWIS qualified on December 10, 2009, as Personal Representative of the Estate of WILLIAM L. LEWIS, late of Lee County, North Carolina. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate to present them to the undersigned on

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or before March 16, 2010, or this notice will be pleaded in bar Alan B. Powell, of their recovery. All N.C.S.B. No. 17555 persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate Christopher C. Finan, please make immediN.C.S.B. No. 27820 ate payment. Payments and claims Attorneys should be presented for to ROBERT B. GILPlaintiff LELAND, Attorney at Notice To Creditors Law, 1410 Elm Street/P.O. Box 1045, Michael R. Poe Sanford, NC 27330. qualified on DecemNORTH ber 10, 2009, as a PerCAROLINA sonal Representative GUILFORD of the Estate of Reid COUNTY M. Poe, late of Lee IN THE GENERAL County, North COURT OF JUSTICE Carolina. This is to SUPERIOR COURT notify all persons, DIVISION firms and 09-CVS-1987 corporations having claims against the FIRST AMERICAN state to present them TITLE INSURANCE to the undersigned on COMPANY, or before March 16, 2010. or this notice will be pleaded in bar Plaintiff, of their recovery. All persons, firms and v. corporations indebted to said estate MACK D. JACKSON please make immedia/k/a MACK DOUGate payment. PayLAS JACKSON a/k/a ments and claims M. DOUGLAS JACKshould be presented SON d/b/a GUIL- to Eddie S. Winstead FORD-RANDOLPH III, Attorney at Law, PSYCHOLOGICAL 1410 Elm Street/ ASSOCIATES, P.O. Box 1045, S anford NC 27330 Defendant.

370 Home Repair

475 Help Wanted Restaurants

L.C Harell Home Improvement Decks, Mr. D’s is looking for a porches, buildings repair cashier, and experienced remodel & electrical Interigrill cook. Starting pay is or-Exterior Quality Work at min. wage. Apply in person affordable prices. Senior 824 E. Main Street.

Discount No job to small or (919)776-8506 to large (919)770-3853

400 Employment 410 Employment Wanted For Hire: Experienced Track ho Operator Any Type of Work 919-353-5027

420 Help Wanted General Full and Part Time Sales Associates Needed Experienced Preferred but not Necessary Send reply to The Sanford Herald PO Box 100 Sanford NC 27331 #03461 Looking For Plumbers & Plumbers Helpers Experienced w/ Copper Pipes. Work Will Last For Approx. 1 Year Fax: 334-289-8132

500 Free Pets

510 Free Cats 1 Adorable Calico Cat w/ Tail. 1 Adult Sized Cat. Both Tame & Free To Good Home!

Call: 919-499-5633

600 Merchandise 601 Bargain Bin/ $250 or Less *“Bargain Bin” ads are free for five consecutive days. Items must total $250 or less, and the price must be included in the ad.

Multiple items at a single price (i.e., jars $1 each), and animals/pets do not qualify.

One free “Bargain Bin” ad per household per month.

2 Piece Leather Couch $200 OBO 919-353-9292

8ft Artificial Christmas Tree, Staff Supervisor needed for Perfect Condition, $50.

10-bed ICF/MR facility spePlease Call: 776-7786 cializing in the care of proAshley Beige foundly mentally retarded Cushioned Couch and developmentally disa$100. bled adults. Must be able to 919-353-1496 work a varying schedule to 100 include 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Ashton Drake Amy Doll NOTICE OF Announcements weekend shifts. Previous su$40 PUBLICATION pervisory experienced rePlease Call: 690-9455 110 quired. Primary duties inTo: MACK D. JACKBig Big Bag of Boy’s Todclude: Direct supervision of Special Notices SON a/k/a MACK 25-35 direct care staff, as- dler Clothes 18-24 Months DOUGLAS JACKSON Attention Woodwork$35, Shop 3 in 1 Radio 3 sist management team in a/k/a M. DOUGLAS ers! Braston-Gail Enterpris- scheduling, directing, as- CD 2 Cassettes Player $40 JACKSON d/b/a es located at 336 Wicker 2 in 1DVD with CD player signing work, and direct GUILFORD-RAN- Street in Sanford, now has care of clients as needed, still in box $20. All size DOLPH PSYCHO- reclaimed barn wood for sheets from single - queen etc. Monitors all aspects of LOGICAL ASSOCI- all your woodworking proj- client care in an ICF/MR fa$15 919-708-6910 ATES, Defendant in ects! Come by and check cility to insure adherence to the above-referenced out our inventory or call for ICF/MR regulations. Must Box of toddler boys clothes size 18m-3T $70. Bag of action: information. 919-777-9000 have valid NC drivers libaby girls clohes size 3mcense, high school diplo9m $55. 3-in-1 rocker WILL MOVE OLD JUNK ma/GED, and local crimiTake Notice swing $40. 919-356-0930 CARS! BEST PRICES nal background check are that a pleading seekPAID. Call for complete required. Salary DOE. SeriCannon Digital Camera ing relief in which car delivery price. ous applicants may apply Call for details: you have been named McLeod’s Auto Crushing. at t.l.c home, 1775 Haw774-1066 as a defendant has Day 499-4911. kins Ave. t.l.c. home is an been filed in the Night 776-9274.

Craft Wood Stove for equal opportunity employabove-entitled action.

Basement or Shop with er.

The nature of relief 130 Blower $175, Dresser $50, being sought is as folBaby Exersuaucer $10 Lost We offer lows: 919-774-7071 • BOLD print Missing from Chris Framed and Matted • ENLARGED 1. On August 9, 1999, a Cole/Henley Rd area since Coca Cola Puzzle. certain judgment was 12/30/09: White w/ PRINT 43" X 52" beige markings, part entered against Jack• Enlarged $100.00 OBO son in the Superior Lab/Shepherd male dog.

(919) 837-5364 Bold Print Name is Rocko. Please call:

Court of Randolph County, file number 776-0482 if you have seen him.

99 CVS 729 in the total amount of 190 $50,702.60, together Yard Sales with attorneys fees and costs totaling Ask about our $3,395.62 (hereinafter YARD SALE SPECIAL the “Judgment”).

8 lines/2 days*

for part/all of your ad!

Ask your Classified Sales Rep for rates.

425 Help Wanted Child Care Immediate Opening for

Gateway Computer P4, tower, keyboard, mouse, 15” LCD. Call for details: 774-1066 Kenmore Ref 22 cu ft. w/ ice maker, 3 years old, excellent condition, will quaranty, $225.00. 776-3949 or 770-6069

2. The Judgment was Lead Teachers w/child care $13.50 Liquor Bar $100, Beige credentials I & II. Top pay docketed in Randolph Get a FREE “kit”: Leather Tuft, Half-Moon w/ for those w/Associates in County on August 16, 6 signs, 60 price stickers, 1999 in judgment 6 arrows, marker, inventory Early Childhood Education. Foot Rest; Gold. 919-7758118 910-528-1731Margeret Book 61, Page 174 in sheet, tip sheet!

Mosley 910-528-1727 the Randolph County *Days must be consecutive Loveseat, green, excellent public records. condition. $60. 919-7743. First American is the present owner and holder of the Judgment by assignment.

4. After crediting any amounts paid, the Defendant is justly indebted to the Plaintiff in the sum of $50,702.60, plus interest from and after August 16, 1999 at the legal rate of 8% per annum, together with attorneys fees and costs totaling $3,395.62, plus the costs of this action.

5. That Plaintiff have and recover of Defendant Jackson, the sum of $50,702.60, plus interest from and after August 16, 1999 at the rate of 8% per annum, together with attorneys fees and costs totaling $3,395.62; and 6. That the costs of this action be taxed against the Defendant; and 7. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than February 14, 2010, said date being 40 days from the first publication of this notice, or from the date complaint is filed, whichever is later, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the ___ day of December, 2009.

Rain, Burn, & Feed barrels for sale Plastic & Steel.

311 Kids Lane off Poplar Springs Church Rd. call 718- 1138 or 919-721-1548.

200 Transportation 240 Cars - General Automobile Policy: Three different automobile ads per household per year at the “Family Rate”. In excess of 3, billing will be at the “Business Rate”.

Need a Windshield With No Insurance? We have best prices on new and used auto glass, we also install automotive headliners. 1 Day Service.

Norris Restoration Company 336 Wicker Street 777-9000

255 Sport Utilities CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: 2:00 PM DAY BEFORE PUBLICATION. (2:00 pm Friday for Sat/Sun ads). Sanford Herald, Classified Dept., 718-1201 or 718-1204

275 ATVs 1997 Yamaha Wolverine 4x4 4wheeler, $1200.00 (919)353-1496

300 Businesses/Services 320 Child Care All In One Child Care Enrolling Birth-6 yrs.

Located Off Of Spring Ln Open 24-7 718-0492 WAHM Will keep Greenwood afterschoolers in my home $30 per week plus $10 per school holidays 919-721-0948

430 Help Wanted Sales

Pittsboro Ford is Growing Looking for Aggressive Sales People.

Aggressive Pay Plan, 30% Commission, Benefits Package, call Mark or Ed 919-542-3131

440 Help Wanted Professional Local Company looking for experienced truck driver/hydro vac operator.

Must have CDL with tanker endorsement. Part Time/Full Time. Please send resume to 1007 Cumnock Road Sanford or call 919-708-5056

455 Help Wanted Trades

1572

Maytag Washing Machine.

Good Condition. $250.00 or best offer.

Call (919) 548-1056 Pick-Up Bed Cap For Sale 5’ X 6’ 4’’ $75 Bird Cage $25 L15’’X W21’’X H23’’ 2 Rabbit Cages 24’’x19’’x24’’ $15 each John Deer Train Set $30 Please Call: 919-777-9363 Vanity, 74’’ long/stool/ lighted mirror & matching mirrored wardrobe (39’’W 72’’H) ideal girl’s room $150 - Queen headboard & foot board brass & white enamel $100 353-4026

605 Miscellaneous HAVING A YARD SALE?

The DEADLINE for Accepting Resumes at Ads is 2 P.M. Absolute Computers the day PRIOR 810 Woodland Avenue to publication. for Computer Technician PREPAYMENT IS Experience in Hardware REQUIRED FOR and Software Trouble YARD SALE ADS. Shooting and Tech. Support THE SANFORD HERALD, Must have valid driver CLASSIFIED DEPT. license. No emails or 718-1201 or phone calls accepted.

718-1204

470 Help Wanted Medical/Dental

Patient scheduling coordinator-Full Time.

Pinehurst dental practice is seeking an energetic person to coordinate patient care and insurance benefits. Applicants must have good communication skills, basic accounting skills, and the ability to multitask in a fun, fast- paced environment.

Benefits, six weeks of time off. Please send or drop off your resume in person to: 15 Aviemore Dr., Pinehurst, NC 28374

Check out Classified Ads

615 Appliances Appliance Repair - all brands. Free estimate.All work guaranteed. Call Mr. Paul anytime 258-9165.

LIKE NEW Roper Electric Washer & Dryer Set $325 919-673-4463 Leave Message

GOT STUFF? CALL CLASSIFIED! SANFORD HERALD CLASSIFIED DEPT., 718-1201 or 718-1204.

640 Firewood FIREWOOD Seasoned or Green 3/4 ton pickup load $80 a load/$90 stacked Dump Truck Load also Available 258-9792 499-8972 Firewood, 16 in. split oak & mixed hardwood, delivered & stacked truck load. $50 No Checks Please 498-4852 - 258-9360

740 For Rent - Mobile Homes Nice SW on 1/2 ac. private lot, 2BR, porch, C H/A, Broadway area, $375/mo. $300/dep. No pets. 919-353-4870 North of Sanford Small 2BR/1BA,$345/mo., Small 2BR 2BA $400/mo.

NO PETS! 919-770-2246 or 919-499-7530.

Small 2 BR mobile home for rent located across from For Sale: Split Fire Wood Food Lion on Highway 87.

Will Deliver No Load too 400/month rent 400/debig or small 919-548-9618 posit. 919-499-9147 Lifeline Recovery Mission (OldSanford Motel US#1S.) 750 Fire Wood Mixed Hardwoods Full Size Pick Up Split & Delivered $85 499-1617/353-9607 Fire Wood Mixed Hardwoods Full Size Pick Up Split & Delivered $85 499-1617/353-9607 Firewood, 16 inch split oak, delivered & stacked truck load. $50 919-2583807

660 Sporting Goods/ Health & Fitness GOT STUFF? CALL CLASSIFIED! SANFORD HERALD CLASSIFIED DEPT., 718-1201 or 718-1204.

665 Musical/Radio/TV CLASSIFIED SELLS! “CALL TODAY, SELL TOMORROW” Sanford Herald Classified Dept., 718-1201 or 7181204

675 Pets/Animals *Pets/Animals Policy: Three different (Pet) ads per household per year at the “Family Rate”. In excess of 3, billing will be at the “Business Rate”.

680 Farm Produce New supply of Georgia Pecans! Local sweet potatoes, a variety of fruits & vegetables, new beans, & hamhocks. B&B Market

695 Wanted to Buy Looking to purchase small timber tracts.

Fully insured. Call 919-499-8704

700 Rentals 720 For Rent - Houses 1, 2, 3 BR Rentals Avail.

Adcock Rentals 774-6046 adcockrentalsnc.com 1014 Goldsboro Ave. $460/mo 2BD/1BA Adcock Rentals 774-6046 2BR 2.5 BA Town Home on Golf Course $800/mo App. Incl 774-8033 3BR/2BA, stove, refrig., dishwasher, garage, central heat/ac, 5190 Cardinal Circle, Carolina Trace.

Ref. & dep. req’d., no pets. $850/m0. Call 774-8975.

Charming 3 BD/1 bath 2story cottage. New carpet, tile, fp, screen porches. Ref req’d. W. Sanford 700/mo 919-775-3679 N. Horner: 2 BR/Duplex $500. Tramway Pyrant Rd. 3BR/2BA Mgt. Home $550.Kendale/WatsonAve 3BR $500 Dep/Ref Req. Call Brenda 919-499-3236

For Rent Miscellaneous

Office Space For Rent: All Utilities Included, Centrally Located, $550 A Month Call: 919-777-2826 (Ask For Chris)

765 Commercial Rentals 5 Vacant Buildings Jonesboro 1300 Sq Ft W/Bay - $495 1250 Sq Ft W/Bay - $425 3000 Sq Ft - Restaurant $1,100 Tramway 6000 Sq Ft W/Warehouse & Office - $ 2,400 5000 Sq Ft W/Warehouse & Office $2,200 Call - 774-8033 For Rent: 12,000 sq Feet For A Church, Retail, Or Light Manufacturer.

Call: 919-708-3310

800 Real Estate 820 Homes *Houses/Mobile Homes/Real Estate Policy: One (house) per household per year at the “Family Rate”.Consecutive different locations/addresses will be billed at the “Business Rate”.

6 New Models Open @ NOTTINGHAM US #1 @ Burns Dr. Sat.-Sun. 1 to 5 For Sale By Owner: 3/4 BR, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage, Gated Community, 156K. Serious Inquires Only! For More Info: 919-770-1036 Model Now Open COPPER RIDGE 1+ acre homesites US #1 @ Farrell Rd Sat - Sun. 1-5 or 770-4883

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

830 Mobile Homes CLASSIFIED LINE AD DEADLINE:

2:00 PM

DAY BEFORE PUBLICATION. (2:00

pm Friday for Sat/Sun ads). Sanford Herald, Classified Dept., 718-1201 or 7181204

900 Miscellaneous 960 Statewide Classifieds

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to ATTENTION: SOLO DRIVthe Federal Fair Housing ERS! Schneider National LAND OR DEVELOPMENTS Act 1968 which makes it has regional truckload opWANTED. We buy or marillegal to advertise “any portunities available right ket development lots. Mounpreference, limitation or disnow in North Carolina. tain or Waterfront Comcrimination based on race, We've got more of what munities in NC, SC, AL, color, religion, sex, handi- you're after. Weekly Home GA and FL. Call 800-455cap, familial status, or time, Average length of 1981, Ext.1034. national origin or an inten- haul 300-400 miles. 95% tion to make any such prefNo Touch Freight. Call erence, limitation or dis- 800-44-Pride. Apply online: Your ad can be delivered crimination.” schneiderjobs.com to over 1.7 million North This newspaper will not Carolina homes from the knowingly accept any doorstep to the desktop advertisement for real CDL A TEAM Drivers with with one order! Call this estate which is in violation Hazmat. Split $0.68 for all newspaper to place your of the law. Our readers are miles. O/OP teams paid 25-word ad in 114 NC hereby informed that all $1.40 for all miles. Up to newspapers and on dwellings advertised in this $1500 Bonus. 1-800-835www.ncadsonline.com for newspaper available on an 9471. only $330. Or visit equal opportunity basis. www.ncpress.com.

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THE SANFORD HERALD makes every effort to follow HUD guidelines in rental advertisements placed by our advertisers. We reserve the right to refuse or change ad copy as necessary for HUD compliances.

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