January 27, 2010

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The Sanford Herald WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2010

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Parents vie for state’s final charter school spot

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Fourth MAN’S arrested SHOW in officer shooting By GORDON ANDERSON anderson@sanfordherald.com

Group hopes proposed Montessori campus gets N.C.’s 100th charter

SANFORD — City police have charged a fourth and final suspect in connection with the December shooting of an officer. Jarvis Monte Hill, 22, of 1414 Carthage St. Apt. 19 was charged Tuesday with conspiring to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon and obstructing justice. The charges stem from the Dec. 20 shootHill ing of Officer Scott Norton. Norton was shot five times after getting out of his vehicle to confront four people officers believed were connected to a series of robberies in the Thornwood Village Mobile Home Park on Broadway Road. He has recovered from his injuries. Hill is the fourth suspect arrested in the case. 21-year-old Breon

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SANFORD — A group of local parents and children’s advocates are pushing for a Montessori charter school in Sanford. April Montgomery, who is part of the group, said they will submit an application to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to start a charter school, meaning it would be a public institution and would Contact receive money Those who from the state would like to and county, but would be a sepa- participate in the group or fill out a rate. form of interest Ideally, the can contact April school will serve Montgomery at kindergarten through eighthamontgomery@ grade students, circa-inc.com or with classes for 774-5992. lower elementary, referring to kindergarten through second grade; upper elementary (meaning third through fifth grades); and middle school (sixth through eighth grades). Montgomery said North Carolina only allows 100 charter schools in the state, and there are currently 99. “We know that this is going to be a

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ELECTION 2010

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Actor hopes stage version of ‘Blood Done Sign My Name’ challenges local audiences

Candidate files to run for county’s 4th District

By BILLY LIGGETT

By GORDON ANDERSON

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Mike Wiley holds a copy of “Blood Done Sign My Name,” which he adapted into a one-man play that will run the next two weekends at Temple Theatre in Sanford.

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OBAMA TO PUSH ECONOMIC PLANS AT STATE OF THE UNION

President Barack Obama will try to pivot past rocky times for the nation and himself Wednesday night in his first State of the Union address, offering a skeptical public repackaged plans to energize the economy, stem a tide of red ink and strengthen antiterror defenses. Page 10A

HAITI HOMELESS PLEAD FOR MORE HELP The dusty soccer field lined with spacious tents is an oasis for earthquake survivors among Haiti’s homeless sheltering by the hundreds of thousands in squalid camps Page 12A

Vol. 80, No. 21 Serving Lee, Chatham, Harnett and Moore counties in the heart of North Carolina

SANFORD — Mike Wiley has made a career out of acting out important moments in history, but never before had he been asked to perform in front of the person whose story he was reliving. That changed soon after a woman suggested he call North Carolina author Tim Tyson and talk about possibly bringing his highly acclaimed novel, “Blood Done Sign My Name” to the stage. The woman was Tyson’s daughter’s drama teacher, and she had just watched Wiley perform a one-man show in Chapel Hill on the lynching of Emmett Till. “I didn’t even know (Tyson), and I’d never read his book,” Wiley recalled. “But here I had his cell phone number, and so I called

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HAPPENING TODAY n A blood drive will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. at Center United Methodist Church, 4141 S. Plank Road. To schedule an appointment, contact Carolee Mitchell at (919) 718-8157.

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Temple Theatre will present the one-man show, “Blood Done Sign My Name” beginning 8 p.m. Friday. The show will continue through Sunday, then run the following three-day weekend for a total of just six shows. For tickets, visit templeshows.com or call (919) 774-4155.

COMMUNITY READING Lee County Library is planning a reception/community reading for “Blood Done Sign My name” following the final matinee on Feb. 7. It will also have a table set up in the library with information about the show and extra copies of the novel. For more information, call Jennifer at (919) 718-4665, Ext. 5483.

ONE BY ONE Following this Sunday’s 2

p.m. matinee, the group One By One will host a reception at the theater. The group, whose goal is to “improve race relations ... within and outside of this community for the betterment of all” is also paying to send 50 local children to see the two matinees. For more information, call Susan at (919) 777-8702.

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SANFORD — At least one Republican has announced her candidacy for the District Four seat on the Lee County Board of Commissioners. Tamara Brogan of Sanford has created a page on the social networking site Facebook called “Vote Tamara Brogan.” The page indicates that she’s seeking the District Four seat currently held by Democrat Jamie Kelly. Brogan couldn’t be reached for comment Tuesday. But she posted a blog entry in December that was critical of Kelly for his silence over an investigation into whether Kelly violated any laws when he purchased campaign signs urging area residents to vote against

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INDEX

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OBITUARIES

R.V. HIGHT

Sanford: Judy Butler, 52; Lester Edgerton Sr., 60; Barry Hayes, 46; Rebecca Riddick, 68 Broadway: William Lasater, 73 Moncure: Russell Dillard, 74

The longtime newsman recalls his first full-time job at a newspaper in Aiken, S.C.

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GOOD MORNING Pet of the Week Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption

Klaus Klaus is 9-month-old all white male Jack Russell Terrier-mix. He is wonderfully house trained and really (really) likes being around people. Klaus is nearly full-grown and his small size makes him ideal for traveling and leash walks. He is young enough to enjoy playing chase and grown-up enough to appreciate the comfort of a warm spot next to (if not on the lap of) his master. Because he appears to have house trained himself, we rate him as “very smart” and that usually includes being a quick-study when it comes to obedience training. If you’ve been waiting for that special addition to your family and a friend for life, please come out and meet Klaus. Klaus is current on vaccines and preventatives, micro-chipped and neutered. See CARA’s Web site (www.cara-nc.org) for more info or to apply to adopt. Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption, Inc. located at 42 Deep River Rd., Sanford is a 501(c) non-profit, volunteer organization that operates on individual and corporate donations and fund raising proceeds.

On the Agenda Rundown of local meetings in the area:

TODAY n The Sanford City Council Law & Finance Meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at City Hall.

Birthdays LOCAL: Best wishes are extended to everyone celebrating a birthday today, especially Shelby Antonio Sellers, Daniel Camargo Jr., Jay’onna Griffin, Emma Elizabeth Headen, Michael Rhodes, Delores Washington, Colbie Normann Stephens, Eronus McNeill, Elisha Howard, Phyllis Elaine Heck, Timmy Lee Flack, Clarence Cameron, Preston Cox and Roger Wayne Phillips. CELEBRITIES: Singer Bobby “Blue” Bland is 80. Actor James Cromwell is 70. Actress Mimi Rogers is 54. Sports and political commentator Keith Olbermann is 51. Actress Bridget Fonda is 46. Actor Alan Cumming is 45. Country singer Tracy Lawrence is 42. Actor-comedian Patton Oswalt is 41. Actor Josh Randall is 38. Country singer Kevin Denney is 34. Tennis player Marat Safin is 30.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR TODAY n A blood drive will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. at Center United Methodist Church, 4141 S. Plank Road. To schedule an appointment, contact Carolee Mitchell at (919) 718-8157. n Sanford Jobseekers, a communitybased support group for those seeking employment, will meet from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church. This week’s program: Brenda Burgess from Computerized Tax Services will speak on tips for filing income taxes during unemployment times. All seeking jobs are invited to take advantage of this support group. 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.

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Two Jordan-Matthews choral music students, senior Robert Hicks and freshman Kirby Pate, participated in the All-Carolina Invitational Male Choral Festival sponsored by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Music and UNC Men’s Glee Club recently. Pictured, left to right, are Donald Trott, guest conductor from the University of Mississippi in Oxford; Daniel M. Huff of the UNC Music Department; Jordan-Matthews chorus teacher Matt Fry; Hicks and Pate.

THURSDAY 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. FRIDAY n A groundbreaking ceremony for the Endor Iron Furnace Greenway Trail will be held at 2 p.m. at Riverbirch Corner shopping center. (Rain date is scheduled for Feb. 5). n Temple Theatre will present the oneman 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 story focuses on the racially motivated murder of a 23-year-old black U.S. Army veteran and the resulting social upheaval in Oxford. Show time is 8 p.m. For tickets, visit templeshows.com or call (919) 7744155. SATURDAY n The Lee County Quiz Bowl competition will be held at 10 a.m. at the McSwain Center in Sanford. The contest will feature all four Lee County high schools. n Temple Theatre will present the oneman 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 story focuses on the racially motivated murder of a 23-year-old black U.S. Army veteran and the resulting social upheaval in Oxford. Show time is 8 p.m. For tickets, visit templeshows.com or call (919) 7744155. n How can you identify trees when they have no leaves? Join the Grand Trees of Chatham during a free workshop from 1-4 p.m. to find out how buds, bark and

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If you have a calendar item you would like to add or if you have a feature story idea, contact The Herald by e-mail at news@sanfordherald.com or by phone at (919) 718-1225. twigs can be used to recognize Chatham County’s native trees. The workshop will be held at the Triangle Land Conservancy’s White Pines Nature Preserve south of Pittsboro. Register by calling a(919) 933-3869 or sending an e-mail to grandtrees@chathamnc.org.

SUNDAY n Jonesboro United Methodist Church will break ground for a new sign donated in memory of Jerry Seaman, a dedicated JUMC member and community volunteer who was well known for his 30 years of service in the city and county school systems. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place immediately following the 11 a.m. worship celebration. All are welcome to JUMC worship services and the ceremony. n Temple Theatre will present the oneman 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 story focuses on the racially motivated murder of a 23-year-old black U.S. Army veteran and the resulting social upheaval in Oxford. Show time is 2 p.m. For tickets, visit templeshows.com or call (919) 7744155. n The Life Ministries for the Covenant and the Stars of Faith are sponsoring a Gospel Singing Festival at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Doors will open at

MLK event video See video from last week’s MLK Celebration at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2010. There are 338 days left in the year. This day in history: On Jan. 27, 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp. In 1756, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria. In 1943, some 50 bombers struck Wilhelmshaven in the first all-American air raid against Germany during World War II. In 1945, Soviet troops liberated the Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz and Birkenau in Poland. In 1951, an era of atomic testing in the Nevada desert began as an Air Force plane dropped a one-kiloton bomb on Frenchman Flat. In 1967, astronauts Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger B. Chaffee died in a flash fire during a test aboard their Apollo spacecraft. More than 60 nations signed a treaty banning the orbiting of nuclear weapons. In 1973, the Vietnam peace accords were signed in Paris. In 1981, President Ronald Reagan greeted the 52 former American hostages released by Iran at the White House.

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CORRECTION

Election filing runs Feb. 8-26 in Lee

The filing period for the 2010 elections opens Feb. 8 and ends Feb. 26. The list of positions available in November’s election published in Tuesday’s Herald should have included Lee County clerk of Court, currently held by Democrat Susie Thomas. Also, the three open seats on the Lee County Board of Education will be decided in the May primary.

LEE COUNTY

Doyle recognized by state MADD chapter

SMITHFIELD — Susan Doyle, district attorney for Johnston, Harnett, and Lee counties was honored by the state chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving as the North Carolina Prosecutor of the Year for 2009. Doyle accepted the award at the MADD Law Enforcement Awards Banquet on Friday. MADD recognized Doyle’s efforts in turning around a system that was in place when she took office in January 2007. Based on statistics from 2006, Johnston County had conviction rate of only 27 percent of all driving while impaired cases, well below the state average of over 60 percent, and a driving while impaired dismissal rate of 46 percent, which was more than twice the state average of 21 percent. Shortly after taking office, Doyle applied for and received a state grant which funded a legal assistant to implement a new driving while impaired tracking system. This led to the discovery of driving while impaired cases that had been illegally dismissed during late 2007 and early 2008. This discovery, made possible by the new tracking system implemented by Doyle in October 2007, resulted in criminal indictments of five attorneys and a deputy clerk of court. In 2008, Doyle received a state grant to operate a specialized driving while impaired court presided over by out-of-county District Court Judges. She also implemented a no dismissal policy for driving while impaired cases. The new court began in October of 2008 and has resulted in 958 driving while impaired convictions.

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Emergency responders work a wreck near Walmart on Tuesday morning. Sgt. Shon Murphy of the Sanford Police Department said the driver of the white truck allegedly ran through a red light on Horner Boulevard, struck a vehicle entering the shopping center parking lot from Cox Maddox Road, and overturned. The names of the drivers weren’t released Tuesday, but Murphy said both were treated at Central Carolina Hospital and released. The driver of the white truck was charged with a red light violation.

POLICE BEAT CHATHAM COUNTY

Greensboro man charged with raping teen PITTSBORO — A Greensboro man has been arrested on charges of statutory rape after being accused of having sex with a 15-year-old girl in southwestern Chatham County, sheriff’s deputies there said. Lereece Justin Smith, 21, of Greensboro was charged Monday with two counts of statutory rape and sexual battery. Chatham County deputies began working the case in July of 2008 after the incident was reported to patrol deputies. Smith is accused of having nonconsensual sex with the girl. The Siler City Police Department also charged

Smith with rape in connection with an incident there. Details of that arrest weren’t available. Smith was placed in the Chatham County Jail under $500,000 secured bond. —from staff reports

SANFORD n Janet Franqui Merle, 52, of 407 Maple Ave. was charged Monday with driving while license revoked and failure to appear. n Anthony James Morrison, 36, of 413 Charlotte Ave. was charged Monday with probation violation and failure to appear. n Nateisha Shante Tysor, 25, of 508 Pineland St. was charged Monday with failure to appear. n Anthony Michael Pinto, 23, no address given, was charged Monday with worthless check.

CHATHAM COUNTY n Jonathan Davis, 28, of 67 Bingham Drive, Pittsboro was charged Thursday with driving while impaired. He was released on a written promise. n Eric Murdock, 48, of 686 Adolph Taylor Road, Pittsboro was charged Friday with failure to appear. He was placed in Chatham County Jail under $1,000 secured bond.

n Susan Kinberger, 56, of 50 Goins Drive, Moncure was charged Friday with simple assault and resisting a public officer. n Victor Gordon, 46, of 7454 Moncure Pittsboro Road, Moncure was charged Friday with failure to appear. He was placed in Chatham County Jail under $7,000 secured bond. n Michael Whitcomb, 28, of 2014 Devil’s Tramp-

ing Ground Road, Bear Creek was charged Friday with failure to comply. He was placed in Chatham County Jail under $355 cash bond.

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

Thank you to our local Guardsmen They’re home! Army National Guard soldiers from Sanford-based D Company returned home to a glorious family welcome on Saturday following their deployment to Iraq in service of our country. Others from the Company will soon return. Unless you’ve been a soldier who has been deployed on active duty — or family members who have waited for the day for their loved one to return home — it’s difficult to imagine what such a homecoming is like. The thrill of seeing loved ones after a poignant time apart has to be overwhelmingly sweet. It’s equally difficult to image the emotions that these soldiers

and their families have been through. There’s even the missed holidays and other various events that have occurred during their time away from home. These soldiers have had their normal lives on hold, far away from the comforts and luxuries of home, putting themselves in harms way in the honor of our country. To say that their sacrifice was admirable would be an understatement. They are heroes to all who appreciate the true meaning of freedom. Their families, also, have had to sacrifice precious time away from their loved ones, not to mention the anxiety that they must experience while their soldier if away in a foreign land.

They, too, had to face holidays and family events without a major part of their family. We’re glad our Army National Guard soldiers are home, safe and secure from the dangers of their duty — and we so much appreciate their service and their sacrifice. There’s not enough that we can say or do to adequately show our appreciation. We also say thank you to their family and friends. Our world is in extraordinary times. Our country has seen difficult times, but it seems as if our military — and our National Guard — is being pulled into more directions than we might have ever imagined. At one time, our world may have felt some-

what safer than what it does today. Now, we wonder if we’ll ever be safe. What we do know is that we have a military and National Guard that has been there for us over the years and shall continue to do so. These are honorable men and women who understand the meaning of freedom perhaps moreso than anyone else. We’re grateful that these brave soldiers are so willing to serve our country and prove that heroism is alive and well. We can only hope that there will be a day when threats to our country and to others will subside and peace will reign supreme.

R.V. Hight Special Projects Editor R.V. Hight can be reached at hight@sanfordherald.com

My very first job

Decision to suspend comments at Herald’s Web site welcomed To the Editor: Wow! An incredible breath of fresh air finally has descended out of the online morass of comments on The Herald’s Web site. Society depends upon some sense of order holding together that fabric we often call civilization. Trade-offs are inevitable, but the crude and demeaning posts have, to me, sabotaged a media site that is most important to the Lee County community. A few who hide behind the First Amendment’s right of free speech do not understand the workings of a free press nor the basic fact of simple economics. A newspaper’s value to an investor and to the reading public depends on its paid circulation, as well as its paid advertising. Without both in harmony, that paper will cease to exist. Ah, but I digress in my opinion, guaranteed by the First Amendment. We see something akin to the title of an old Clint Eastwood western movie, “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.” But in the end, like in every civil democratic society, the majority rules. ’Nuff said. GEORGE WILBERG Sanford

Scott Brown’s win a statement, but not a political one To the Editor:

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o you remember your first full-time job? It hardly seems as if it has been 33 years since I began my first full-time job with The Aiken Standard newspaper in Aiken, S.C. It was December 1976 ... and I was in my final days as a students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I had accepted a job as a reporter at a North Carolina newspaper, but was less than excited as I really wanted to be a sports reporter. Thus, I went for an interview in Aiken — with no thoughts that they would offer me the job on the day of the interview. As I recall, that was on a Monday. By the end of the week, I had completed my work in Chapel Hill and was on my way to Aiken. Making the telephone call to the “other” newspaper to tell them I had taken a job elsewhere was a difficult task. Aiken was a beautiful town. The newspaper offices were located in a nice building with a spacious newsroom. While I was in Aiken for less than a year, I met many fine people. One of my best friends was Scott Hunter, the former sports editor turned news editor. Now, he’s publisher of the newspaper. My executive editor was Bob Cathcart. The staff included John Sharkey, Peter O’Boyle, Lin Smithwick, Jeane Hall, Lynne Voit, Lynne Katonak and Murry Sill. It’s amazing how I fondly recall each of them. The president and editor of the newspaper was Samuel A. Cothran. When you’re a rookie just out of school, it’s best just to do your best and stay out of the way of the boss. I recently learned that Mr. Cothran died earlier this month at age 94. When I heard of Mr. Cothran’s death, I remembered how I tried to avoid his office. Now, I wish I could thank him for giving me the opportunity to work for him and his newspaper in my very first job. Reading back over some of my old articles, I recall my associations with players and coaches and my visits to towns and schools that linger in my memory. One person who I recall as being so kind was Lew Perkins, who at the time was men’s basketball coach and athletic director at the University of South Carolina at Aiken. Now, he’s the athletic director at Kansas University. While in Aiken, I remember how Scott Hunter indoctrinated me into the South Carolina barbecue experience (mustard-based barbecue). Aiken also was where I learned about horse racing and polo. Looking back on the experience, it was an honor to call Aiken home — at least for a short time. In my case, my first job was quite a learning experience — both in work and in life. The Aiken adventure was one I shall fondly remember.

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o the extent U.S. Senators from Massachusetts have ever played much of a role in North Carolina politics, it’s been as useful foils for Republicans. Ted Kennedy certainly showed up in more than his share of fundraising mailings by Jesse Helms and other conservative candidates. John Kerry picked John Edwards as his running mate in 2004 in an attempt to compete for Carolinian and Southern votes, a tactic that ended John Hood embarrassingly for all concerned. The GOP Columnist loved it. John Hood is president But state Sen. Scott Brown’s improbable, of the John Locke Foundation spectacular election to fill out the remainder of the late Sen. Kennedy’s term has ripple application of market principles to health effects that will reach all the way to North care delivery, and the extent to which health Carolina. The Brown victory cannot credibly be spun plans should price risk accurately or simply redistribute income, there remain some as a contest settled by local issues or personareas of broad agreement that could serve as alities. Everyone knows that the Senate race common ground for a truly bipartisan reform between Brown and Democrat Martha Coakinitiative. ley was a referendum on President Obama’s For example, most health policy analysts agenda for health care reform and other across the political spectrum recognize that issues. The president certainly recognized it. the current system does not give patients the That’s why he went to Massachusetts to caminformation, tools, and incentives they need paign against Brown and to link his political to be more active participants in medical fate to that of Coakley. decisions. Reforming state and federal laws to By giving Brown the thumbs-up, voters encourage the publication of medical prices, in one of America’s most liberal states gave the coordination of care, and the widespread ObamaCare the thumbs-down. adoption of flexible spendCongressional leaders ing and health savings and the president have ‘Nervous North Carolina accounts would allow vowed to pass the plan, providers, health plans, Democrats don’t need to anyway. It is the act of faabandon health care reform and patients to experinatics determined to ride a ment with new ways to sinking ship to the bottom to save themselves from improve both the quality of the ocean. Now we shall Martha Coakley’s fate. They and efficiency of medical see how many rank-and-file just have to abandon the care without imposing new Democrats are as willing sinking ship.’ taxes or mandates, or forcto become martyrs to the ing anyone out of current cause of government-run health care relationships health care as their leaders they like. are. Most analysts also recognize that some Here in North Carolina, two Democrats state laws and regulations needlessly prevent in swing House seats, Larry Kissell of the patients from using the medical care they 8th District and Health Shuler of the 11th, would freely choose, such as natural childabandoned the doomed vessel months ago, along with Mike McIntyre of the more Demo- birth or low-cost clinics. Let’s junk these rules. Most importantly, most analysts realize cratic-leaning 7th. Now attention will turn that our current tax code is unfair to lowerto the future votes to be cast by Reps. Bob income workers by offering full income- and Etheridge and Brad Miller, two incumbents payroll-tax exclusions for health insurance who represent Democratic-leaning districts obtained at the workplace but not for those that, according to historical voting patterns, who buy health plans as individuals. Equalwill only flip Republican under extraordinary izing the tax treatment of all health-financing circumstances. arrangements is good tax policy as well as The election of a Republican senator in good health care policy. Massachusetts qualifies as extraordinary Nervous North Carolina Democrats don’t circumstances. need to abandon health care reform to save As for freshman U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, themselves from Martha Coakley’s fate. They she won’t stand for reelection until 2014. A just have to abandon the sinking ship. vote for the final version of ObamaCare may not end her political career. But it will mark Hagan as a Democrat of the left, not the center. God tested Abraham ... and he said, The ideologues who still cling to Obam“Take now your son ... and offer him there aCare insist that its demise will mean an end as a burnt offering. (Genesis 22: 1, 2) to health care reform. Their claim is idiotic. PRAYER: Father, help me to be submisWhile significant disagreements persist about sive to your will and obey. Amen. the merits of government-run insurance, the

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In reference to the letter to the editor by Linda Shook on Jan. 23, there was nothing historic about Scott Brown’s victory in Massachusetts. Brown’s win was a statement made by the independent voters of Massachusetts who outnumber the Democratic and Republican voters combined. People are tired of watching Congress ram through legislation of any type without considering the people they represent, making deals behind closed doors and filling the bills with so much pork it would make a well fed hog choke. And this holds for both parties, because this sort of nonsense is done without regard to which party is in the majority. Brown ran his campaign, at least toward the end, as a people’s candidate, not as a Republican candidate. Brown was propelled into the lead after he made the statement during a debate that the seat he was attempting to win wasn’t Kennedy’s seat or the Democrats’ seat; it was the people’s seat. After he defeated Martha Coakley, he said, “This Senate seat belongs to no one person, to no political party. This is the people’s seat.” It should be noted that until Brown started to overcome his opponent’s lead in the last few weeks before the election, he received very little help from his own party. Brown’s win is not a shift or realignment in American politics toward common-sense, conservative candidates (is that an oxymoron?). It is simply a statement made by independents in the state of Massachusetts. What happens at the polls this election year will be largely determined by how Congress handles itself in the coming months. It would behoove the president as well as our representatives in Congress to listen to the people of this country. At this point in time, jobs and the economy are the most important items on almost everyone’s agenda. JOE WILD Sanford

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tight squeeze but we’re certainly going to give it our best effort,� she said. The group pushing for the school began talking about it seriously in September 2009, Montgomery said, and met with Lee County Schools administrators in November. The group is working to get interested parents to fill out forms and submit them by Feb. 1. They need 65 children signed up for the state to consider approving the school. Montgomery said the idea isn’t a knock against the public school system; most parents have been pleased with their child’s education, she said. Montgomery has three children: Eli, 6, a kindergartener at Tramway Elementary, who attended the Montessori School of Sanford for 3 years; Forrest, 4, who currently attends MSOS; and Cyrus, 8 weeks, who Montgomery said “is a future Montessorian, for sure.� But she hopes the charter school will offer more opportunity and choices for parents in the area. “We feel like it’s an opportunity to provide to a broader base,� she said. “Montessori is childfocused, child-driven ... Each child has an individual lesson plan.� In Montessori classrooms, children are typically grouped in threeyear blocks, she said. For example, 6- to 9-yearolds are in the same class and 9- to 12-year-olds are grouped together. Montgomery sees this as beneficial, because “children in a classroom

THE SCHOOLS n MONTESSORI: Montessori schools advocate learning through all five senses and that children learn at their own pace, according to the North American Montessori Teacher’s Association. Classrooms group children in different age ranges — ages 3-6, ages 6-9, ages 9-12 — where older children share knowledge with younger students. n CHARTER: Charter schools are nonsectarian public schools that operate without following many of the regulations that traditional public schools must follow, according to USCharterSchools.org. Charter schools contracts — which provide the school’s mission, program, goals, methods of assessment and ways to measure success — generally are granted for three to five years.

can take the role of student and teacher,� she said. “It’s good for their learning process, too.� She said people often think of Montessori teachings as a “new thing,� though Italian educator and philosopher Maria Montessori began her work with children in the early part of the 20th century. Montgomery herself attended a Montessori school as a child, and appreciated what the experience taught her. “I still think it affects

how I handle things today,� she said. Montessori teachings are very process-based, and “even in my work today, I’m very process-oriented.� Montessori schools also see the community surroundings as the learning environment, and Montgomery said she’d love to see the school located in downtown Sanford, within walking distance of the library, Temple Theatre and local art studios. Many of those involved in the process to

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ate another choice. “I think we can use as many different options with the kids as possible,� she said. The application for the charter school is due to the state by Feb. 19. From there, it will be reviewed by DPI and a final selection will be made in July. If approved, the group would have more than a year to prepare for the school’s fall 2011 opening. “The curriculum has to be pretty well developed, the budget has to be pretty well developed,� Montgomery said. That year is spent picking the site for the school, hiring staff and preparing lessons. “I love a challenge. It is daunting but I also feel like ... we have a lot of experience working on

bring a public charter school to Sanford have children that attend or used to go to the private Montessori school in Sanford. “This has been so good for our children, making it a charter opens it up to a broader group,� Montgomery said. While Sanford resident Amy Watkins, who has two children at B.T. Bullock Elementary School, volunteered at MSOS, her daughter Lucie, 6, was able to go to the private school for a short time. But the school became too pricey for Watkins after she stopped volunteering. Opening the public school allows “a lot of kids who would never have that chance if it was not a charter school,� she said. Watkins said she’s satisfied with the education her children get at Bullock, but would appreci-

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this,� Montgomery said. “I’m cautiously optimistic but I also recognize that it is a long shot.� Lyn Hankins, executive director of the Lee County Partnership for Children, spent 30 years in public education in Cumberland County, where she spent time working on integrating Montessori ideologies into public school classrooms. She’s part of the group working to bring a Montessori charter school to Sanford. “I’ve always been fond of the Montessori method because of its focus on the uniqueness of the individual child,� she said. “You learn respect for your environment, respect for you classmates.�

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6A / Wednesday, January 27, 2010 / The Sanford Herald OBITUARIES Judy Butler

SANFORD — Funeral service for Judy Person Butler, 52, of 643 Williamsburg Court, who died Tuesday (1/19/10), was conducted Friday at First Calvary Baptist Church with Dr. Thomas E. Smith officiating. Eulogist was the Rev. Douglas Waterson. Burial followed at New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Soloists were Alfonso Worthy and Jean McLean. Pallbearers were family and friends. Arrangements were by Knotts Funeral Home of Sanford.

Lester Edgerton Sr.

SANFORD — Funeral service for Lester L. Edgerton Sr., 60, of 613 Pineland St., who died Wednesday (1/20/10), was conducted Tuesday at Christian Faith Ministries with the Rev. Donald Kivette officiating. Eulogist was Pastor Andrea Gooding. Burial followed at Minter Cemetery. Soloist was Maleika Mainer. Pallbearers were family and friends. Arrangements were by Knotts Funeral Home of Sanford.

Barry Hayes

SANFORD — Barry Neal Hayes, 46, died Monday (1/25/10) at Central Carolina Hospital. He was born June 30, 1963 in Louisville, Ky., son of Shirley Stephens Hayes of Louisville, Ky. and the late Siebert Hayes. In addition to his mother, he is survived by Denise Watson Hayes; a son, Chapman Kent Hayes of the home; a daughter, Stephanie Kay Hayes of

Stedman; and stepsons, Nicholas McCullen and Jonathan McCullen of the home. A memorial service will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at BridgesCameron Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service. Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Inc. of Sanford.

Rebecca Riddick SANFORD — Funeral service for Rebecca A. Riddick, 68, of 484 Haw Branch Road, who died Sunday (1/17/10), was conducted Saturday at Alston Chapel United Christian Church with the Rev. Claudia Green officiating. Eulogist was the Rev. Benjamin Whitlock. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were friends of the family. Arrangements were by Knotts Funeral Home of Sanford.

Rev. James Perry HAMPSTEAD — Graveside service for the Rev. James Frank Perry, 79, who died Sunday (1/24/10), was conducted Monday at Bethany Springs Church of the Bride Cemetery. Services and eulogies were conducted by family members. Arrangements were by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Inc. of Sanford.

Russell Dillard MONCURE — Russell Cecil Dillard, 74, of 164 Jones St., died Monday (1/25/10) at FirstHealth

Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. He was born Aug. 11, 1935 in Blakeley, W.Va., son of the late Frank W. Dillard and Myrtle Johnson Dillard Huddleston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hattie E. Dillard; a sister, Bernice Huddleston; and a brother, Grover Dillard. He was a retired plumber. He is survived by daughters, Susan D. Cotten and husband David of Moncure, Marsha Pettys and husband Nelson of Raleigh, Pam Smith and husband Carl and Vanessa Mills, both of Sanford; stepdaughters, Janet Reece and husband Mike of Sanford and Gail Brown and husband Cliff of Southern Pines; sisters, Naoma Williams of Bell, W.Va. and Louise Rucker of Pond Gap, W.Va.; brothers, Burt Dillard and Ira Dillard, both of Pond Gap, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Moncure United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Clements officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the family home. Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home of Moncure.

Jean Vanbenthuysen PITTSBORO — Jean Marion Vanbenthuysen, 105, of Pittsboro Christian Village, died Saturday (1/23/10) at Pittsboro Christian Village. She was born May 13, 1904 in Newark, N.J., daughter of the late Robert Seaward and Jenny Smith Vanbenthuysen. She was a retired insurance clerk. At the time of her death, she was the oldest resident at

Pittsboro Christian Village, and one of, if not the oldest, residents in Chatham County and North Carolina. She is survived by one niece. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. today at Chatham Memorial Park in Siler City with Gerald Baker officiating. Condolences may be sent to www.hallwynne. com. Arrangements are by Hall-Wynne Funeral Home, Griffin Chapel, of Pittsboro.

Ned Voss WHISPERING PINES — Ned T. Voss, 84, died Monday (1/25/10) at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. A native of Chatham County, he was a son of the late Nathaniel Reid and Flossie Lasley Voss. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served in the Pacific Theatre as a radioman on the cruiser USS Honolulu, USS St. Louis and the USS Wichita. After his military service, he worked for the Internal Revenue Service for 35 years in accounting. He and his wife lived in Greensboro most of their lives, and moved to Whispering Pines after they retired. He was preceded in death by a brother, Nathaniel Reid Voss Jr., and sisters, Maurine V. Janecke, Dorothy V. Perry and Nancy V. Walker. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen Royal Voss; a sister, April Emilie V. Lewis of Freemont, Calif.; a brother, Charles R. Voss and wife

William Thomas Lasater BROADWAY — Mr. William Thomas Lasater, 73, of Broadway, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at Liberty Commons in Sanford. He was born in Lee County on December 31, 1936 to the late William Earl Lasater and Louise Thomas Lasater. He was a self-employed truck driver and once served in the National Guard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosemary Lasater, and a sister, Patricia L. Beard. He was a 1955 graduate of Anderson Creek High School. Mr. Lasater loved dancing and was a member of the Enrichment Center’s Saturday night dance group. He is survived by a son, William Earl Lasater II and wife Karen Lasater Louise Lee Lasater of Spring Lake; a daughter, Cynthia L. Buchanan and husband Craig of Sanford; a son, Walter Michael Lasater of Holden Beach; seven grandchildren, Laura Elizabeth Patterson and husband Johnny, Anna Susan Buchanan, Margaret Rose Buchanan, Daniel Craig Buchanan, Kellie Brooke Buchanan, Christopher Michael Lasater and Emily Ann Lasater; two great-grandchildren, Jonathan Cameron Patterson and Miley Elizabeth Patterson; and step-grandchildren, Jaclyn Louise Herring, Carrie Lee Wood, James Gage Herring and Emily Raelyn Wood. A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 27, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home and at other times at Cindy and Craig’s home, 895 Buckhorn Road, Sanford. The funeral will be Thursday, January 28th, at 11 a.m. at Juniper Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Hall presiding. The Enrichment Center Saturday night dance group and the Anderson Creek Alumni are asked to serve as honorary pallbearers and to sit as a group. Burial will follow at 12:45 p.m. in the Flat Branch Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 130 Darroch Road, Bunnlevel. Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Bridges Cameron Funeral Home, Inc. of Sanford.

Pat of Thomasville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Fry and Prickett Funeral Home in Carthage. A committal service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in Guilford Memorial Park mausoleum in Greensboro with

military honors. Condolences may be made at www.FryandPrickett.com. Memorial may be made to donors favorite charity. Arrangements are by Fry and Prickett Funeral Home of Carthage.

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Jason Lee Francis LINCOLN, Neb. — While pursuing his dream of obtaining a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Jason Lee Francis died after a three-month battle with cancer. Jason was born in Panama City, Fla. but grew up in Fayetteville and Sanford. He asked Jesus into his heart as soon as he learned to talk, and He took Jason on a colorful ride through life. Jason was created to be an artist! Although his childhood was full of creative endeavors, he began to Francis truly shine in high school. He was drum major for the Lee Senior High School marching band, dove into community theater productions, and performed in each Lee Senior musical from 1988 to graduation in 1991. Jason attended the Governor’s School for theater arts, and he performed in many Shakespearean roles throughout the United States. Upon graduation, Jason sang all over the world with Celebrant Singers. In 1996 he graduated from Taylor University with a B.A. in English and Theater having played in shows all over the U.S. during his summer vacations. Some of his first professional roles were with a playhouse in Memphis, Tenn. He then traveled the United States with Missoula Children’s Theater. In 1998 he married Linda Wisenbeck, a fellow Taylor graduate, and a fellow Celebrant Singer musician. They moved to Seattle, where Jason worked for St. Andrews Housing group, which provides housing for low income families. He was an active part of Seattle Vineyard church, where he formed eternal relationships that celebrated the love of Jesus in their community. Together, they spread God’s love from the church doors out to the city and beyond.

One of Jason’s greatest joys was the arrival of a daughter, Michaela Joy, on May 18, 2004. He danced with Michaela and sang her to sleep, prayed over her, read stories to her as she grew, and simply celebrated the wonder of his little girl. In 2007 Jason and his family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska for Jason to pursue his Masters of Fine Arts in Acting and Directing. He passed away just four months before his graduation. In all that he did, Jason formed close relationships. He loved without reserve, celebrating each person he encountered. With us, he laughed hard, prayed hard, played hard, cried passionately, and cared deeply, as exemplified by over 300 students and friends attending his memorial service at the University of Nebraska’s “Johnny Carson Theater” where Jason worked and performed. He believed in and experienced God. He followed Jesus and led us all to open fields of grace, encouraging each of us to freely express the person we are. God expressed Himself by creating Jason Lee Francis, and Jason was never hesitant to show us precisely the person whom God created. And he died well. In his last hours, with painful gasps, he spoke to his wife these words: “God is sovereign. He will do what He will. And I love it!” On 1-11-2010, God came for Jason. He is survived by his wife Linda Francis and his seven year old daughter Michaela Joy Francis of Lincoln, Neb., grandmother Anna P. DeForest of Schenectady, N.Y., mother Patricia D. Francis of Raleigh, father Henry C. Francis of Goldsboro, brothers Matthew Christian Francis of Charlotte and Andrew Henry Francis of New York City, and sister Christi Lovisa Hrin of Bristow, Va. In lieu of flowers, tax deductible donations may be made through www.angeltrain.org. A memorial service/show will be held in Sanford in the near future. Paid obituary

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OBITUARIES Christopher Lattanzio ROGERS, Ohio — Christopher A. Lattanzio, 48, died Friday (1/22/10) at Salem Community Hospital, where he was taken after becoming ill at home. Born June 18, 1961 in Salem, a son of M. Ruth Allen Lattanzio and the late Ralph R. Lattanzio, he had been a life-long resident of the area. In addition to his mother, Mary Ruth Stone of Sanford, he is survived by wife Beth Lattanzio; sons, Christopher Lattanzio, Patrick Lattanzio and Daniel Lattanzio; daughters, Felicia Gorby, Heather Gorby and Kathlena Lattanzio; brothers Ralph R. Lattanzio and Albert Lattanzio; and sisters, Rita M. Dilworth, Audrey L. Macklin and Veronica C. Hughes. There are no services being observed. Arrangements were by Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home in East Palestine, Ohio. o For more information on obituaries, call (919) 718-1224 or e-mail obits@ sanfordherald.com

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Montrell Black and 23year-old Andrel Shauntez Douglas, both of 36 Happy Lane, and 16-year-old Thomas Harold Mitchell II of 1800 Marks Road in Cameron were arrested in the days following the shooting. Hill was arrested at his home without incident. “We just continued to investigate the case and interview people,” Capt. David Smith of the Sanford Police Department said when asked how officers developed Hill as

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Republican candidate Herb Hincks in 2008. The investigation ultimately found that no laws were broken, but Kelly hasn’t commented on the situation since then. “I hope the voters in District 4 remember everything that has transpired and vote next November

a suspect. Smith also noted that Hill’s arrest brings the case to a close. “This case is at a closure today,” Smith said. “We’ve been working this case since December 20, and we haven’t stopped until all the suspects were in.” In addition to the charges against Hill, Black Douglas and Mitchell were also charged with conspiring to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon and had $50,000 added to their bail. Hill was placed in the Lee County Jail under $100,000 secured bond.

for someone they can trust. I also hope that Commissioner Kelly breaks his silence and gives us an explanation,” Brogan wrote on her blog, which can be found at www.tamarabrogan.blogspot.com. Kelly didn’t return a call seeking comment about Brogan’s candidacy or whether he plans to run for a second term. The filing period for local elections begins Feb. 8 and runs through Feb. 26.

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Harrah’s bets on live card games at Cherokee

CHEROKEE (AP) — The expansion of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Hotel in western North Carolina will include a room reserved for poker card games, even though such games aren’t allowed now. The Asheville CitizenTimes reported Tuesday that Michell Hicks, principal chief for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, said he was confident talks with the state will resume

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him the following day. We hit it off immediately. We shortly realized we were kindred spirits.” After catching a few performances and getting to know the young Duke University actor and playwright, Tyson asked Wiley to adapt his book. Well, he told him to, in a way ... “We were sitting and chatting, and he said, ‘When you adapt my book ...’ and I said, ‘Whoa! Whoa ... I haven’t actually read it yet,” Wiley said. “It’s OK,” Tyson replied. “When you do ...” Wiley’s stage version of the novel hits the Temple Theatre stage beginning with an 8 p.m. show Friday. A second and third performance is set for Saturday and Sunday, and Wiley will do it all again three more times the following week on those same days. The six-performance run is a short one by Temple The-

soon on allowing live card games. The casino now offers video poker and digital card games. The tribe is waiting to see if the video poker industry appeals a court ruling allowing gambling in Cherokee but nowhere else in the state, Hicks said. “You can anticipate that if they decide not to appeal, I’ll be turning up the heat at the governor’s office,” he said.

The expanded casino will include a new 20-story hotel tower with 532 rooms and a 3,000-seat event center. Some parts of the nearly $600 million expansion could be open as early as April, project manager Erik Sneed said during a briefing on the work Monday. The addition, expected to be complete by 2012, will double the floor space to 150,000 square feet and

provide twice the number of gambling machines, with 5,200 slots. Putting in tables for live poker follows the casino managers’ plan to put bars in the new casino, even though the tribe had not approved the sale of alcohol when construction started, Sneed said. Then, in June, voters in June agreed to sell beer, wine and liquor at the casino.

atre standards, but it’s certain to be a powerful run, according to theater director Peggy Taphorn. “It’s multimedia, there’s a great Gospel singer who acts as the ‘Greek chorus’ at various times and there are a limited number of set ‘pieces,’” Taphorn said. “I look forward to the experience of seeing the performance myself as I’ve read the book.” “Blood Done Sign My Name” is Tyson’s childhood account of the 1970 murder of Henry Barrow, a black Vietnam War veteran in Oxford, N.C. The white businessman who was charged with the murder was exonerated, and the case helped galvanize the African-American civil rights movement in North Carolina, establishing activist Ben Chavis, who went on to become executive director of the NAACP and later an organizer of the Million Man March. Since 2004, the book has sold more than 140,000 copies, and the movie adaptation starring Rick Schroeder, Mi-

chael Rooker and Omar Benson Miller is set to be released Feb. 19. Wiley put months into the stage show after finally buying a copy (and two audio copies) of the novel and piling on the research. He talked with all the characters in the book and learned their mannerisms and spent countless hours studying the Civil Rights Movement and that period in American history. “All of those things fed into the making of the theatrical version of this book,” Wiley said. To provide more authenticity, he asked Mary Williams, the gospel singer who travels with Tyson, to be a part of the performance. “She not only sings traditional gospel, but traditional freedom songs,” Wiley said. “This story was in and of itself a freedom song ... how I got over this, and how we’re going to get through this together.” After months of writing and research (and many conversations with Tyson), Wiley debuted

“Blood Done Sign My Name” at the Duke University School of Divinity in November 2008 at the same time as another historic moment in Black history — the election of Barack Obama. “I remember Election Night ... we had just finished our first technical run-through and dress rehearsal, and we were hearing the results over the radio,” Wiley said. “It was a beautiful night and a wonderful week. We completely sold out the entire weekend. We literally had people sitting in the rafters. Tim Tyson gave up his seat a few times and joined them in the rafters.” Wiley said his play mostly mirrors the novel, but it has its differences. “The play is a story of how this entire town reacts to the killing of one individual,” he said. “But at the same time, it’s a story of how Tim Tyson reacts to how his father deals with the death and the pressures of being a progressive white minister in a town that’s not progressing.” He said he hopes his work challenges local audiences. “In the end, the audience has to decide what they feel the truth is,” he said.

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STATE BRIEFS Mega Millions ticket sales to begin RALEIGH (AP) — Lottery players in North Carolina can start trying their luck with another multimillion jackpot game. The North Carolina Education Lottery announced Tuesday it will begin selling tickets Sunday for the Mega Millions multistate drawings. The drawings are held Tuesday and Friday nights. Tickets for Powerball drawings Wednesdays and Saturdays will continue to be sold. The two multistate associations behind Mega Millions and Powerball agreed to let their member state lotteries sell tickets fof both games. An analysis for the North Carolina lottery says cross-selling could generate an additional $52 million in ticket sales annually. Mega Millions is similar to Powerball. Players purchase a $1 slip and select six numbers. Someone picking all six correctly wins the jackpot, which starts at $12 million.

Officials meeting with veterans about benefits GOLDSBORO (AP) — Federal officials are meeting with North Carolina veterans to answer questions about the benefits. Officials who handle veterans benefits are holding a gathering Tuesday at Wayne Community College in Goldsboro. North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr’s office says the event will provide veterans the opportunity to ask questions and receive assistance with their claims and services. The meeting will also provide information on housing, employment, training, insurance and contracting. Burr is the top Republican member on the Senate’s Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Members of his staff will attend the meeting, but Burr will not.

Governor’s order adds to meetings with workers RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue has signed an executive order widening communication lines between state agencies and employee groups beyond an order her predecessor approved. Perdue spokesman Tim Crowley said Tuesday last week’s order seeks input from state workers that are members of as many as five unions or organizations. The order replaces a 2006 executive order by Gov. Mike Easley giving employee groups of at least 2,000 members — at least 500 of them state workers — the ability to meet annually with his office. Perdue’s order goes further by allowing the groups to meet quarterly with the state personnel director and with agency heads in some cases.

Alligator River Refuge to get visitor center MANTEO (AP) — The Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge near North Carolina’s coast will have a visitor center next year. The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, Va., reported that an almost $5 million contract has been awarded for the construction of a visitor center and headquarters at the refuge on Roanoke Island along the Outer Banks. Construction is scheduled to be finished within 18 months. Deputy refuge manager Scott Lanier says the visitor center will help the refuge provide information to the public. He says there’s little to tell people about the 154,000-acre refuge now other than a few signs and kiosks off U.S. 64.

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NATION BRIEFS Officials say stimulus bill to cost $75B more

WASHINGTON (AP) — Last year’s $787 billion economic stimulus bill is going to be even more expensive — $75 billion more. That’s the finding in a Congressional Budget Office estimate of the costs of the economic stimulus bill, which mixed tax cuts and lots of spending in an effort to jump-start the economy. The reason for the higher estimate of the recovery bill’s price tag is chiefly that unemployment benefits are costing more. Plus, stimulussubsidized bonds to pay for infrastructure projects are more popular than expected with state and local governments. Republicans have long blasted the stimulus for being long on spending and short on creating jobs as promised. Democrats say it has helped keep the economy going and has produced up to 2 million jobs.

Home sales rose in ’09 as prices plunged 12 pct.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of previously occupied homes rose in 2009 for the first time in four years, despite a December slump that was due to a tax credit that led many buyers to complete sales earlier. Still, prices plunged more than 12 percent last year — the sharpest fall since the Great Depression. The price drop for 2009 — to a median of $173,500 — showed the housing market remains too weak to help fuel a sustained economic recovery. Concerns remain that home sales will weaken after March 31, when the Federal Reserve is set to end its program to buy mortgage securities to keep home loan rates low. Once that program ends, mortgage rates could rise. Adding to the worries, a newly extended homebuyer tax credit is set to run out at the end of April.

ordinance intended to close hundreds of pot shops and banish those that remain to industrial areas. The new law, which passed 9-3, caps the eventual number of dispensaries in the city at 70. But at this point, 137 shops that registered before a 2007 moratorium could be allowed to keep operating if they adhere to the new guidelines. Yamileth Bolanos, who runs Pure Life Alternative Wellness Center, said she’ll have to close her clinic to comply with the new restrictions then reopen at a new location nine miles away. Operators also complained the move will be a hardship for their clients.

Okla. man pleads for return of missing daughter, 7 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The father of a missing 7-year-old girl whose mother was found slain called for the girl’s safe return, and authorities asked law enforcement agencies in several western states to be on the lookout for the girl and her mother’s estranged husband. A teary-eyed J.J. Johnson said at a news conference Monday that his daughter, Aja Daniell Johnson, needed to take her medication, and he made a public plea to the man believed to have taken the girl to give her back. “Please Lester, if you’re listening, anybody who knows where she is, please take her to a safe spot,� Johnson said, referring to Lester Hobbs, the estranged husband of Aja’s mother, Tonya Hobbs. “I’ll see that she’s picked up with no questions asked. “She’s only been seven years old for 20 days.�

Dem leaders in uphill push WASHINGTON (AP) — There are no simple fixes for President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, the No. 2 House Democrat said Tuesday, as supporters agonized over whether to move the bill forward or hit the pause button until political resistance subsides. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer insisted that the goal remains to pass far-reaching legislation that would expand coverage, reduce costs and improve quality. But difficulties increased as moderate Sens. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., and Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark. — both face re-election this year in Republican-leaning states — said they would oppose the strategy Democratic leaders are considering to reconcile the House and Senate bills. “There are no easy choices,� said Hoyer, DMd., after Democrats lost the Massachusetts Senate seat last week — their 60th vote — and with it undisputed control of the congressional agenda. “There is no rush,� Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said after a luncheon meeting of Democrats that focused on jobs and the economy, not health care. Reid said he’ll keep talking with House Democrats and White House officials. Lawmakers hope Obama will help guide them out of the health care swamp when the president delivers his State of the Union address Wednesday. Obama is unlikely to delve into the strategy for passing a bill, Hoyer said,

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Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., center, gestures during a health care news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. From left are, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Senate Majority Leader Richard Durbin, Baucus, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. but he is expected to stress the importance of getting comprehensive legislation along the lines of what the House and Senate already passed. Democrats now have four options, Hoyer said: No bill, a scaled-back measure designed to attract some Republican support, the House passing the Senate bill, or the House passing the Senate bill with both chambers making

changes to bridge their differences. “Democratic leaders are taking time to talk to our members about what they are hearing from their constituents, and to digest with some clarity the messages that voters in Massachusetts were sending,� Hoyer said in a speech. Unlike Reid, Hoyer said he thinks moving quickly is important. “By next week we need to come to

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Obama to tout plans to energize economy WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will try to pivot past rocky times for the nation and himself Wednesday night in his first State of the Union address, offering a skeptical public repackaged plans to energize the economy, stem a tide of red ink and strengthen anti-terror defenses. He’ll also be trying to revive his own “yes we can� image. One year into office, Obama faces urgent challenges as he addresses lawmakers gathered in the Capitol and a primetime television audience at home for the constitutionally mandated ritual of U.S. governing. The country has lost more than 7 million jobs since the recession began two years ago, unemployment is stuck at 10 percent and the government is grappling with a record $1.4 trillion deficit. Obama’s presidency is troubled as well. The percentage of Americans giving a thumbs-up to his performance has fallen precipitously, from 74 percent when he took office to 56 percent now.

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President Barack Obama announces economic initiatives for struggling middle class families Monday in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building across from the White House in Washington. He hasn’t had a breakout legislative or diplomatic victory, and he’s failed to break Washington’s partisanship as promised. Then last week, an upset Republican victory in a Massachusetts Senate race threw Obama’s signature domestic priority, a sweeping health care overhaul, into jeopardy and shined a spotlight on the economic angst now being taken out on him. Against that backdrop, Obama will be using one of the presidency’s largest megaphones to press

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education, immigration and other issues in favor of trimmed-down goals. In fact, Obama will argue that his sweeping ideas for change are as much a part of putting the economy back on track as more immediate job creation and economic security proposals. “If we don’t get that stuff right, then it’s going to be very difficult for us to answer the anxieties that people feel over the long term,� Obama said this week in an interview with ABC News. “I am not backing off the need for us to tackle these big problems in a serious way.� Advisers say the president doesn’t plan to reshape his agenda as much as better explain and defend it: n He’ll map a way forward for mired health care legislation, now facing several options for passage, all problematic. Obama will also acknowledge the long, messy debate that has soured many on the idea and try to make a farreaching overhaul relevant and attractive again to voters. “We have to move forward in a way that recaptures that sense of opening things up more,� he told ABC. n He’ll talk about why he thinks the nation’s future economic health also depends on reshaping financial industry regulations to place tighter rules on Wall Street, another immediate domestic priority. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Obama will detail “what he would find acceptable on that.�

Dem leaders in uphill push for health overhaul WASHINGTON (AP) — There are no simple fixes for President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, the No. 2 House Democrat said Tuesday, as supporters agonized over whether to move the bill forward or hit the pause button until political resistance subsides. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer insisted that the goal remains to pass far-reaching legislation that would expand coverage, reduce costs and improve quality. But difficulties increased as moderate Sens. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., and Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark. — both face re-election this year in Republican-leaning states — said they would oppose the strategy Democratic leaders are considering to reconcile the House and Senate bills. “There are no easy choices,� said Hoyer, D-Md., after Democrats lost the Massachusetts Senate seat last week — their 60th vote — and with it undisputed control of the congressional agenda. “There is no rush,� Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said after a luncheon meeting of Democrats that focused on jobs and the economy, not health care. Reid said he’ll keep talking with House Democrats and White House officials.

Man who tried to visit Fort Hood suspect released SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A man charged with falsely claiming to be the Fort Hood shooting suspect’s attorney has been released from federal custody.

Senan Kahtan Abrahem was indicted on a federal charge of making a false statement after attempting to visit Maj. Nidal Hasan in a San Antonio military hospital. But U.S. Magistrate Judge John Primomo released him Monday on an unsecured bond after hearing he didn’t harm anyone and has resumed bipolar disorder treatment. Prosecutors oppose Abrahem’s release, saying he could threaten witnesses. Hasan’s lawyer John Galligan says Abrahem has no connection to his client, who is charged with 13 murder counts in the November shooting. Abrahem’s attorney R. Clark Adams hasn’t immediately returned a call from The Associated Press seeking comment.

GM to sell Saab to Dutch carmaker Spyker for $74M DETROIT (AP) — Saab got a new life Tuesday as General Motors Co. agreed to sell the Swedish car brand to the small Dutch luxury carmaker Spyker Cars NV. Under the deal, GM will get $74 million in cash plus $326 million worth of preferred shares in Saab. GM will get “other considerations,� which it did not specify. The Swedish government is also ready to guarantee a loan of up to 4 billion kronor ($550 million) from the European Investment Bank, Industry Minister Maud Olofsson said. The deal is a coup for Spyker and a lifeline for Saab, which has lost money for years under GM’s ownership and was slated for liquidation. Saab has around 3,500 employees in Sweden.

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Mel Gibson returns to the big screen By GLENN WHIPP For The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — The last time Mel Gibson starred in a movie, he was grappling with alien invaders and a misplaced faith in the sci-fi thriller “Signs.� That was seven and a half years ago. In the intervening time, Gibson became a cultural firebrand, directing the controversial 2004 box-office hit “The Passion of the Christ� and the violent 2006 action epic, “Apocalypto.� He also became a cultural pariah in July 2006 when, after being pulled over in Malibu for speeding and driving under the influence, Gibson made obscene, anti-Semitic remarks to the arresting officer after being handcuffed and put inside a police car. Gibson largely disappeared after the incident, but returns to theaters Friday with a new movie, “Edge of Darkness,� a thriller about a Boston police detective seeking revenge for the murder of his 24-year-old daughter. Receiving lukewarm reviews so far, the movie is similar in tone with past blood-drenched Gibson films such as “Ransom� and the “Lethal Weapon� franchise. “It was time,� Gibson,

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Mel Gibson is shown in a scene from, “Edge of Darkness.� 54, tells The Associated Press. “I felt like getting back in the saddle. I felt like I was getting stale about seven or eight years ago. Stepped back, did some things I wanted to do. Did a few things I didn’t want to do. And then time to come back.� “I don’t think Mel eases his way back into anything,� says “Edge of Darkness� producer Graham King. “Sure, we discussed very early on, ’Is this the right role for him to come back in?’ I think it is, and hopefully moviegoers will agree.� Will they? Hollywood. com box office analyst Paul Dergarabedian believes Gibson picked the right movie for his comeback. “In revenge roles, Mel Gibson has few peers,� Dergarabedian says. “If

you’ve been away for awhile, it’s smart to go back to what people are comfortable seeing you do.� Some, though, question whether Gibson’s public standing hasn’t been permanently damaged. “I think that drunkdriving tirade confirmed a lot of people’s suspicions about the kind of person Mel Gibson is,� says Matthew Traub, managing director at Dan Klores Communications. Traub, who specializes in crisis management public relations, believes people are willing to forgive celebrities for substance abuse or sexual indiscretion but draw the line at bigotry. Publicist Michael Levine, whose agency has represented Bill Clinton

and Michael Jackson among others, agrees. “I think he’s done,� Levine says of Gibson’s career prospects. “He’ll work, he’ll exist, but I think he’s seared his obit for life.� Gibson defiantly rejects the notion that he’s damaged goods. “It’s 30 years ago that I lost my own personal anonymity,� Gibson said. “And it’s 30 years ago that the public humiliation began. And sometimes it reaches a global level. And what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. And I’m telling you right now, I’m one strong motherf---- because I’m right back at you.� Gibson also insisted his past notoriety will not affect his ability to work with Hollywood studios in the future.

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Martha Stewart is headed to Hallmark Channel NEW YORK (AP) — Martha Stewart doesn’t quite have her own television network like Oprah Winfrey, but the Hallmark Channel is giving the household style maven control over a Stewart chunk of its daytime lineup. Stewart’s weekday program, currently syndicated to various broadcast channels across the country, will move to the Hallmark Channel in September, the network and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. announced on Tuesday. “The Martha Stewart Show,� starting its sixth season this fall, will air at 10 a.m. ET/PT each weekday. The show will be rerun each day at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., and Stewart’s production company will be responsible for 90 minutes of additional programming that will air following the first run of her show.

Timberlake wins Harvard’s Hasty Pudding award CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Justin Timberlake will soon have a new piece of hardware for his trophy case — a pudding pot. The Grammy and Emmy award winner was named Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Man of the Year on Tuesday.

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Timberlake will receive the award at a roast set for Feb. 5. Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the nation’s oldest undergraduate drama troupe, said in a statement that the singer, songwriter, actor and producer was selected because he’s “one of pop culture’s most influential entertainers.� His album, “Justified,� Timberlake produced four No. 1 singles, making him the first artist in Nielsen Top 40 history with four No. 1 hits from one album. He has also appeared on television and in movies, including “Alpha Dog.�

Kiefer Sutherland roped into alleged cattle scam STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Actor Kiefer Sutherland was among cattle customers roped into an alleged scam that netted more than a million dollars. Prosecutors say Michael Wayne Carr of Linden had agreements to buy steers in Mexico for his customers and sell them for profit in the United States. Carr allegedly took $869,000 from Sutherland, star of the Fox TV show “24,� and $177,000 from a New Mexico couple. Prosecutors say there’s no record Carr ever bought the steers. They also say Carr sold steers that didn’t belong to him. Carr is charged with 12 felonies, including grand theft, forgery and embezzlement. He was scheduled to be arraigned Monday, but a judge postponed it to Feb. 8 after his attorney was removed. If convicted on all charges, he faces 18 years in prison.

Shaggy, Caribbean musicians on Haiti benefit track KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Shaggy has recorded a new song with a diverse Caribbean cast to raise money for earthquake survivors in Haiti. The song is called “Rise Again� and was written by the Jamaican reggae rapper. It features fellow Jamaican reggae star Sean Paul, Haitian musician Belo and soca singers Alison Hinds of Barbados and Destra Garcia from Trinidad and Tobago. Shaggy said Tuesday the song lets Haitians know that “we are here for them.� It is part of a relief fund established by mobile phone company Digicel. ** Planet 51: PG (10:20), 12:20, 5:25 ** Planet 51: PG (10:20), 12:20, 5:25

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Homeless plead for tents after earthquake

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The dusty soccer field lined with spacious tents is an oasis for earthquake survivors among Haiti’s homeless sheltering by the hundreds of thousands in squalid camps. Competition for the canvas homes has boiled into arguments and machete fights, a sign of the desperation felt by the hundreds of thousands of people without homes struggling for shelter in this wrecked city. Haiti’s president has asked the world for 200,000 tents and says he will sleep in one himself. Fenela Jacobs, 39, lives in a 13-by-13-foot (4-by4-meter) abode provided by the Britain-based Islamic Relief Worldwide. She says the group offered her two tents for 21 survivors but she ended up putting everyone in one tent after people threatened to burn both down if she didn’t give a tent up. Still, she says living in the 6-foot-high (2-metertall) khaki home with a paisley interior is better than the makeshift shelters crafted from bed sheets propped on wooden sticks where her family was living before. “It’s a lot more comfortable,” Jacobs said, though she added it gets really hot inside the tent in Cazo, a Port-au-Prince neighborhood hidden in the hills behind the international airport.

But the U.N. says up to 1 million people require shelter, and President Rene Preval issued an urgent appeal Monday calling for 200,000 tents and urging that the aircraft carrying them be given urgent landing priority at Port-au-Prince airport. In solidarity with earthquake victims, Preval plans to move into a tent home on the manicured lawn of his collapsed National Palace in downtown Port-auPrince, Tourism Minister Patrick Delatour told The

Tents are in desperately short supply following the 7.0-magnitude quake on Jan. 12 that killed at least 150,000 people. The global agency supplying tents said it already had 10,000 stored in Haiti and at least 30,000 more would be arriving. But that “is unlikely to address the extensive shelter needs,” the International Organization for Migration stressed. The organization had estimated 100,000 familysized tents were needed.

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Associated Press. “It is a decision that the president has made himself,” Delatour said. The secretary-general of the Organization of American States, Jose Miguel Insulza, planned to visit Haiti on Tuesday to study relief efforts. The Haitian government and international groups were preparing a more substantial tent city on Port-au-Prince’s outskirts.

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United Nations soldiers from Brazil help a man up after being nearly crushed under the lines of people waiting for food rations in Port-au-Prince.

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A’S SIGN FREE AGENT RHP BEN SHEETS

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics added another veteran arm to their young rotation, agreeing to terms Tuesday with free-agent righty Ben Sheets on a $10 million, one-year contract. The 31-year-old Sheets has been plagued by injuries. The four-time NL All-Star didn’t pitch in the majors last season while recovering from elbow surgery but last week held a pitching session for several scouts in Louisiana. The A’s sent two representatives to watch Sheets throw, director of player personnel Billy Owens and minor league roving pitching instructor Gil Patterson. “They liked what they saw,” assistant general manager David Forst said in a phone interview. “Enough to lead us to think that we should pursue this.” Sheets spent his first eight major league seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, going 8683 with a 3.72 ERA. He struck out a career-best 264 batters in 2004.

NCAA CALHOUN TO MISS 3RD GAME ON MEDICAL LEAVE

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun remains on medical leave and will miss Wednesday’s Big East game at Providence. Calhoun, who left the team a week ago, seems to be doing well and is “talking more aggressively” on the phone, said associate head coach George Blaney, who led the No. 19 Huskies (13-6, 3-3) to wins last week over St. John’s and thenNo. 1 Texas. Athletic Director Jeff Hathaway has said the decision on when Calhoun will return will be made by the coach and Dr. Peter Schulman, his primarycare physician.

MLB AP: CUBS REACH AGREEMENT WITH NADY

Vandalia coach and former Lee Christian Athletic Director Chris Heppding directs his team against the Lady Falcons in Sanford on Tuesday night.

Heppding prevails among old friends By RYAN SARDA sarda@sanfordherald.com

SANFORD — Chris Heppding felt a little awkward after his Vandalia Christian girls’ basketball team earned its fourth win of the season over Lee Christian on Tuesday night. At the same time, however, he was happy. Heppding, who spent 10 seasons as the head coach of the Lee Christian Lady Falcons and nine seasons as the athletic director, is in his first season coaching varsity for Vandalia. And in his first game back in Sanford since taking over the Van-

CHICAGO (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says outfielder Xavier Nady and the Chicago Cubs have reached preliminary agreement on a one-year, $3.3 million contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the team had not yet announced the deal. Nady’s contract is contingent on him passing a physical. He underwent elbow reconstructive surgery for the second time in his career last July while with the New York Yankees. He played in only seven games.

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dalia program, Heppding’s Lady Vikings Davidson outscored the Lady Falcons 16-8 in the second half to take a 34-20 win. “I’m glad we won, but I also want Lee Christian to do well,” said Heppding, who is in his third year at Vandalia and also serves as the school’s athletic director. “We needed a win because we’ve been struggling to get

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Lee Christian’s Makaila Gillum (left) looks to make her See Falcons, Page 5B way past Vandalia Christian’s Brooke Laws on Tuesday.

DURHAM — Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski and Florida State’s Leonard Hamilton agree that the ACC is as balanced as it’s been in recent memory. But when their teams clash tonight (9 p.m., ESPN), they’ll both bring the kind of defensive approach capable of knocking any opponent off balance. The No. 8 Blue Devils, fresh off holding Clemson to 47 points at Littlejohn Coliseum, host a Florida State team that leads the nation in field-goal percentage defense in a matchup of two-loss ACC teams. “They’re very difficult to score against in the halfcourt,” Krzyzewski said. “I think they’re one of the outstanding defensive teams in the country. “Leonard has done that every year with his team. Leonard’s teams are very, very sound defensively, and this team has not just shotblocking but also incredible length.” Tonight’s meeting will be the first between the teams since Duke downed FSU 7969 for the 2009 ACC Tournament title, the Seminoles having reached the finals for the first time in school history behind complete guard Toney Douglas. Gone to graduation is Douglas, a scoring machine and defensive dynamo, but the defensive identity he helped create is alive and well. The Seminoles (15-4, 3-2 ACC) feature one of the top shot blockers in the nation in 7-footer Solomon Alabi and also one of the nation’s most versatile defenders in Chris Singleton. At 6-9, 227 pounds and with No. 31 across his chest, Singleton sports some similarities to former Duke star Shane Battier, a two-time national defensive player of the year. Battier, Christian Laettner and former Wake Forest standout Josh Howard are the only players in ACC history to finish a season ranked in the top five in both steals and blocked shots. Singleton currently leads the league in steals and ranks fourth in blocked

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Falcons drop 5th straight By RYAN SARDA sarda@sanfordherald.com

Lee Christian’s Jon Lineberry goes up for the shot during Tuesday night’s game against Vandalia Christian School. ASHLEY GARNER/ The Sanford Herald

SANFORD — It was a pretty competitive game for about 28 minutes. Then the Vandalia Christian boys’ basketball team got out to a six-point lead and never looked back as they handed Lee Christian a 45-35 loss on Tuesday night. The loss, the fifth in a row for the Falcons, drops them to 6-7 overall and 2-6 in the NCCSA 3-A West Conference.

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BOYS BASKETBALL Yellow Jackets win 4th in a row SANFORD — Lee County won its fourth-straight game on Tuesday night after downing Athens Drive 45-41. Dequan Swann led the Yellow AP photo Jackets (7-12, 3-9) with 11 Charlotte guard Jarvarris Barnett (00) and Xavier guard Jordan Crawford (55) fight for a loose ball in the second half points while Israel Williams added 10. Russell Tatum of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday in Cincinnati. chipped in seven.

Frontcourt sparks Niners’ turnaround CHARLOTTE (AP) — Charlotte coach Bobby Lutz sat at his desk Tuesday and defended last season’s injury-plagued, poor-shooting, 11-win team, noting the 49ers never quit and still beat Atlantic 10 heavyweights Xavier and Dayton. Lutz then paused for a moment and smiled. “It’s obviously much more fun to win,� he said. “We’re more talented. We have more options. We’ve got a great nucleus for the next couple of years.� The 49ers (14-5, 4-1) hope to continue their brisk turnaround on Wednesday when No. 15 Temple comes to Halton Arena, an unlikely matchup to determine first place in

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the A-10. “To have three new guys be our three leading scorers, I think that’s not an easy thing to do,� Lutz said. “It’s come together pretty nicely.� Lutz, in his 12th season, needed a quick overhaul after an 11-20 record and dwindling crowds last season left athletic director Judy Rose impatient. She said over the summer that “we need to be in that mix� of teams near the top of the league. So far, Charlotte is doing just that. Bruising Boston College transfer Shamari Spears is using his Charles Barkley-like moves to average 16.9 points. Freshman Chris Braswell is grabbing more

than nine rebounds a game, has six double-doubles and is the A-10 rookie of the week. Junior college transfer Derrio Green is averaging 12 points and scored 31 in a loss to Georgia Tech. The holdovers have helped, too. Senior point guard DiJuan Harris hit the game-winning shot at the end of overtime against Saint Louis on Jan. 13. Junior shooting guard An’Juan Wilderness, recovered from an early season injury, hit a runner at the buzzer Saturday to beat La Salle. “On different nights it can be different people,� Harris said. “That’s the great thing about this team.�

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“We were even with them for much of the game,� said Falcons head coach Don Warcup. “Then we got out of our offensive rhythm and started doing a bunch of one-on-one stuff and turned it over. It forced us to change from a zone to a man to try and force turnovers but it just didn’t work.� The Falcons were led by Dalton Thornton’s 13 points and five rebounds. Zach Gautier added 10 points with three 3-pointers.

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Nadal, Roddick ousted

NFL UNCAPPED YEAR

NFL BRIEFS Childress says he won’t give Favre a deadline

Atlanta receiver White added to Pro Bowl roster

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Brett Favre hinted he’ll decide about next season sooner rather than later, though with him that’s famously been subject to change. Even if the Minnesota Vikings must switch quarterbacks again, though, they’re willing to wait for Favre’s word. Coach Brad Childress said Tuesday he doesn’t have a deadline for Favre’s decision, insisting the team can plan for both possibilities despite an obvious preference for early resolution. “State of flux is generally not good. It’s usually uncomfortable, but sometimes it pushes you to create as well,” Childress said. Childress spoke in the morning with the 40-year-old quarterback in the training room, where Favre was getting treatment on the left ankle he sprained during a hard hit in Minnesota’s loss in the NFC championship game at New Orleans.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons receiver Roddy White is replacing Sidney Rice on the NFC roster for Sunday’s Pro Bowl game in Miami. White will make his second straight Pro Bowl appearance after leading the Falcons with 85 catches for 1,153 yards and a careerhigh 11 touchdowns.

San Francisco DL Justin Smith added to Pro Bowl

Raiders hire Hue Jackson as OC

NFL considers use of echocardiograms NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL’s medical committee is discussing giving players echocardiograms in the wake of Chicago Bears defensive end Gaines Adams’ death this month. Adams died of an enlarged heart, something an echocardiogram can detect. NFL teams already give extensive physicals to players. Stress testing and echocardiograms are conducted when the results of the physical, an EKG and family history indicate the need.

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders hired Hue Jackson as offensive coordinator on Tuesday, hoping the man who helped develop Joe Flacco in Baltimore can do the same for JaMarcus Russell. Jackson is the second new assistant hired by the Raiders since the end of the season, joining defensive line coach Mike Waufle. While owner Al Davis has not yet committed to bringing Tom Cable back as head coach in 2010, he has hired two assistants with ties to Cable.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith has been added to the NFL Pro Bowl roster in place of injured Kevin Williams of Minnesota. The Niners made the announcement Tuesday that Smith would play in his first Pro Bowl. Smith is the fifth 49ers player on the roster, joining running back Frank Gore, tight end Vernon Davis, linebacker Patrick Willis and punter Andy Lee. Gore was also a replacement pick.

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Workers continue to prepare Sun Life Stadium in Miami, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, for the upcoming Pro Bowl and Super Bowl NFL football games. But the stadium could be empty on Sundays for other reasons in a couple of years.

NFL approaching doomsday? By BARRY WILNER AP Football Writer

NEW YORK — Rich, powerful and more popular than ever, the NFL gets closer to a doomsday scenario every day. Without a deal in the next five weeks to preserve the labor peace that has lasted since a bad month in 1987 — anybody remember scab football? — next season will have no salary cap. That means richer teams such as the Redskins and Patriots will be able to far outspend clubs such as Jacksonville and Buffalo for free agents, while the Jaguars and Bills might try to pinch pennies to stay in business. And if no deal can be reached next season, that uncapped, maybe less competitive year will be followed by no NFL at all in 2011. Stay tuned as the

nation’s most lucrative and most watched sport heads into the Great Unknown. “It looks very bleak to get a (deal) done before March of this year or the beginning of the new NFL season,” says Titans center Kevin Mawae, president of the players’ union. “We’re going to continue to try. ... Until we come to some terms of what’s really important and what are the big issues in this deal it’s going to be tough to get something done. “The players are more united than ever before, and we’re preparing for a lockout.” And getting antsy about the future. “From our standpoint right now, you not only prepare for the worst, that seems like the direction it’s headed,” Titans defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch says. “If players aren’t

prepared, if guys are in bad financial situations, it hurts our leverage as players.” The main issue, of course, is money — despite soaring TV ratings, an average franchise value of $1 billion and even a storybook Super Bowl featuring the hard-luck Saints and MVP Peyton Manning’s Colts. The NFL owners in 2008 opted out of their contract — called the collective bargaining agreement, or CBA — and have asked for significant givebacks from the players, including a reduction in salaries of nearly 20 percent. That works out to about $800 million; overall NFL revenues are estimated at $6.5 billion. Those owners say the agreement that will expire next year is far too favorable for the players, who get about 60 percent of the revenues actually used to determine the salary cap.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Rafael Nadal retired from his quarterfinal against Andy Murray with an injured knee, then predicted the Scottish player would end his Grand Slam title drought by winning the Australian Open. “For Andy, I think he deserves to win his first Grand Slam. And I think he’s going to do it,” Nadal said after a right knee injury forced him to concede Tuesday’s quarterfinal while trailing 6-3, 7-6 (2), 3-0. “There’s a very good chance for him. First thing, he’s playing very well,” Nadal said. “Second thing, he’s already in the semifinals. He’s only two matches away.” Andy Roddick also went out of the Australian Open on Tuesday, struggling with a shoulder injury before going down in five sets to Marin Cilic. Nadal said he didn’t want to risk more damage by playing and potentially having to spend long periods off the tour with knee tendinitis. “Similar thing that I had last year,” Nadal said of the pain. “It was impossible to win the match.” Murray will play a semifinal against Cilic, who beat No. 7 Roddick 7-6 (4), 6-3, 3-6, 2-6, 6-3 earlier Tuesday.

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4B / Wednesday, January 27, 2010 / The Sanford Herald

NBA Standings d-Cleveland d-Boston d-Atlanta Orlando Miami Toronto Charlotte Chicago Milwaukee New York Indiana Detroit Philadelphia Washington New Jersey

W 35 29 29 29 23 23 21 21 18 17 16 15 15 14 3

L 11 13 14 16 21 22 22 22 24 26 29 28 29 29 40

d-L.A. Lakers d-Denver d-Dallas Utah Portland San Antonio Phoenix Memphis Houston New Orleans Oklahoma City L.A. Clippers Sacramento Golden State Minnesota

W 33 30 29 26 27 25 26 24 24 24 24 20 15 13 9

L 11 14 15 18 19 18 20 19 20 20 20 24 28 29 36

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Sunday’s Games L.A. Clippers 92, Washington 78 Dallas 128, New York 78 Toronto 106, L.A. Lakers 105 Monday’s Games Indiana 109, Philadelphia 98 Boston 95, L.A. Clippers 89 Cleveland 92, Miami 91 Memphis 99, Orlando 94 Atlanta 102, Houston 95 Chicago 98, San Antonio 93 Denver 104, Charlotte 93 Utah 124, Phoenix 115 New Orleans 98, Portland 97 Tuesday’s Games L.A. Lakers at Washington, 7 p.m. Minnesota at New York, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Charlotte at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Golden State at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Str W-5 W-2 W-3 L-1 L-1 W-2 L-3 W-3 W-1 L-2 W-1 L-2 L-1 L-3 L-11

Home 17-3 13-7 18-5 16-4 13-11 15-6 18-5 14-7 13-7 10-13 10-11 11-11 7-15 8-14 2-17

Away 18-8 16-6 11-9 13-12 10-10 8-16 3-17 7-15 5-17 7-13 6-18 4-17 8-14 6-15 1-23

Conf 19-6 19-8 16-10 19-9 14-9 15-15 15-16 13-12 10-12 12-16 12-16 11-14 8-16 10-16 3-21

Str L-1 W-7 W-1 W-3 L-1 L-3 L-1 W-2 L-2 W-1 L-2 L-1 L-7 L-1 L-3

Home 23-3 21-3 13-7 18-6 16-8 17-9 17-5 17-5 13-7 16-4 12-9 14-9 12-9 9-11 6-17

Away 10-8 9-11 16-8 8-12 11-11 8-9 9-15 7-14 11-13 8-16 12-11 6-15 3-19 4-18 3-19

Conf 20-8 17-8 16-10 12-13 17-8 13-13 14-11 16-14 18-12 17-10 9-15 10-18 9-16 7-17 4-26

Wednesday’s Games L.A. Lakers at Indiana, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Miami at Toronto, 7 p.m. Memphis at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Chicago at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Denver at Houston, 8:30 p.m. Atlanta at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Utah at Portland, 10 p.m. New Orleans at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Agreed to terms with INF Miguel Tejada on a one-year contract. BOSTON RED SOX—Agreed to terms with OF Jeremy Hermida on a one-year contract. KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Agreed to terms with LHP Dusty Hughes, LHP Edgar Osuna, RHP Blake Wood and C Manny Pina on one-year contracts. MINNESOTA TWINS—Agreed to terms with DH Jim Thome on a one-year contract. NEW YORK YANKEES—Traded INF Mitch Hilligoss and cash to Texas for OF Greg Golson. OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Agreed to terms with RHP Ben Sheets on a one-year contract. National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Re-signed INF Ronnie Belliard and C Brad Ausmus to one-year contracts. MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Carlos Villanueva to a one-year contract. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Agreed to terms with C Carlos Ruiz on a three-year contract. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Agreed to terms with LHP Rich Hill on a minor league contract. SAN DIEGO PADRES—Agreed to terms with OF Matt Stairs on a minor league contract. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA—Fined Denver F Kenyon Martin $35,000 for actions surrounding his ejection from a Jan. 25 game against Charlotte. FOOTBALL National Football League

ATLANTA FALCONS—Named Tim Lewis secondary coach. OAKLAND RAIDERS—Named Hue Jackson offensive coordinator. Canadian Football League CALGARY STAMPEDERS—Signed OL John Comiskey. HOCKEY National Hockey League NEW YORK RANGERS—Recalled G Chad Johnson from Hartford (AHL). Assigned G Matt Zaba to Hartford. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Assigned D David Hale to Norfolk (AHL) on a conditioning assignment. American Hockey League ADIRONDACK PHANTOMS—Signed D Denis Bodrov for the remainder of the season. MANITOBA MOOSE—Signed D Tom Galvin. NORFOLK ADMIRALS—Signed F Ryan Cruthers. ECHL IDAHO STEELHEADS—Waived D Riley Weselowski. COLLEGE CORNELL—Named Kent Austin football coach. FORDHAM—Named Kristin Duffy assistant sports information director. MICHIGAN STATE—Suspended DT Oren Wilson and WR Myles White indefinitely, after being charged with misdemeanor assault and conspiracy in connection with a Nov. 22 fight on campus. NORTH DAKOTA STATE—Promoted Scottie Hazelton to defensive coordinator. PUGET SOUND—Named Jeff Thomas football coach. SMU—Suspended DL Torlan Pittman indefinitely following his arrest on a rape charge. TEXAS STATE—Signed football coach Brad Wright to a three-year contract extension through the 2012 season.

Sports on TV Wednesday, Jan. 27 MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — Notre Dame at Villanova 7:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Texas A&M at Oklahoma St. 9 p.m. ESPN — Florida St. at Duke

TENNIS 3 p.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, men’s and women’s quarterfinals, at Melbourne, Australia (same-day tape) 9:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, women’s semifinals, at Melbourne, Australia 3:30 a.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, men’s semifinal, at Melbourne, Australia

BASKETBALL The AP 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. 24, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Kentucky (65) 19-0 1,625 2 2. Kansas 18-1 1,519 3 3. Villanova 18-1 1,503 4 4. Syracuse 19-1 1,455 5 5. Michigan St. 17-3 1,324 6 6. Texas 17-2 1,307 1 7. Georgetown 15-3 1,124 12 8. Duke 16-3 1,120 7 9. West Virginia 15-3 1,113 11 10. Purdue 16-3 977 13 11. Kansas St. 16-3 960 10 12. BYU 20-1 894 14 13. Gonzaga 16-3 847 15 14. Tennessee 15-3 837 8 15. Temple 17-3 707 16 16. Wisconsin 16-4 635 18 17. Pittsburgh 15-4 599 9 18. Mississippi 15-4 411 22 19. Connecticut 13-6 286 — 20. Ohio St. 14-6 270 21 21. Vanderbilt 15-3 264 — 22. Georgia Tech 14-5 194 19 23. New Mexico 18-3 180 — 24. Baylor 15-3 157 25 25. UAB 17-2 125 — Others receiving votes: Florida St. 111, N. Iowa 106, Clemson 103, Wake Forest 98, Butler 69, Mississippi St. 42, Texas A&M 29, Oklahoma St. 25, Missouri 24, Maryland 22, Cornell 16, Old Dominion 11, Xavier 11, UNLV 6, Northwestern 5, Siena 3, Virginia 3, California 2, Louisiana Tech 2, Saint Mary’s, Calif. 2, Coastal Carolina 1, Harvard 1.

USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Poll The top 25 teams in the USA Today-ESPN men’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 24, points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Kentucky (31) 19-0 775 2 2. Kansas 18-1 739 3 3. Villanova 18-1 714 4 4. Syracuse 19-1 680 5 5. Michigan State 17-3 627 7 6. Texas 17-2 613 1 7. Duke 16-3 555 6 8. Gonzaga 16-3 533 10 9. West Virginia 15-3 506 12 10. Brigham Young 20-1 485 13 11. Georgetown 15-3 483 14 12. Purdue 16-3 420 15 13. Kansas State 16-3 409 9 14. Tennessee 15-3 385 8 15. Temple 17-3 339 17 16. Wisconsin 16-4 282 19 17. Pittsburgh 15-4 267 11 18. Butler 16-4 213 20 19. Connecticut 13-6 199 21 20. Mississippi 15-4 151 24 21. Clemson 15-5 112 16 22. Georgia Tech 14-5 105 18 23. Vanderbilt 15-3 71 NR 24. Ohio State 14-6 62 25 25. Northern Iowa 17-2 60 22 Others receiving votes: Florida State 50; Cornell 38; New Mexico 38; Baylor 37; Wake Forest 23; UAB 18; Missouri 16; Oklahoma State 16; Saint Mary’s 11; Mississippi State 9; Maryland 6; UNLV 6; Siena 4; Texas A&M 4; Louisiana Tech 3; Old Dominion 3; Xavier 3; California 2; Notre Dame 2; North Carolina 1.

The Women’s AP Top 25 By The Associated Press The top 25 teams in the The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 24, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Connecticut (40) 19-0 1,000 1 2. Stanford 17-1 960 2 3. Notre Dame 17-1 890 4 4. Ohio St. 20-1 854 5 5. Tennessee 17-2 832 3 6. Nebraska 17-0 826 7 7. Duke 17-3 754 6 8. Texas A&M 15-2 694 9 9. Georgia 18-2 691 8 10. Xavier 14-3 600 11 11. Oklahoma 14-4 569 13 12. North Carolina 15-3 527 14 13. Florida St. 18-3 515 15 14. Baylor 14-4 480 10 15. Oklahoma St. 16-3 458 12 16. West Virginia 18-2 441 16 17. Georgetown 17-2 369 19 18. LSU 14-4 348 18 19. Texas 13-6 184 20 20. TCU 14-4 181 23 21. Virginia 14-5 169 25 22. Iowa St. 15-3 94 — 23. Penn St. 15-4 84 —

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24. Wis.-Green Bay 16-2 81 17 25. Georgia Tech 16-5 77 22 Others receiving votes: Michigan St. 59, Gonzaga 53, Kentucky 53, Vanderbilt 34, St. John’s 32, Mississippi 30, Southern Cal 13, Vermont 12, Hartford 11, Dayton 6, Temple 6, Duquesne 3, Marist 3, Wisconsin 3, Syracuse 2, Miami 1, SMU 1.

Atlantic 10 Standings Conference W L PCT Temple 5 0 1.000 Xavier, Ohio 5 1 .833 Charlotte 4 1 .800 St. Louis 3 1 .750 Richmond 4 2 .667 Rhode Island 3 2 .600 Dayton 3 2 .600 La Salle 2 3 .400 St. Bonaventure 2 3 .400 St. Joseph’s 2 3 .400 G. Washington 1 4 .200 Duquesne 1 4 .200 UMass 1 4 .200 Fordham 0 6 .000

All Games W L PCT 17 3 .850 13 6 .684 14 5 .737 12 6 .667 15 6 .714 15 3 .833 14 5 .737 10 9 .526 9 9 .500 8 11 .421 11 7 .611 10 9 .526 7 12 .368 2 16 .111

——— Monday’s Games Saint Joseph’s 85, Penn 64 Tuesday’s Games Rhode Island at Dayton, 7 p.m. Wednesday’s Games La Salle at Fordham, 7 p.m. Temple at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Massachusetts at Saint Joseph’s, 7 p.m. Saint Louis at George Washington, 7 p.m. Thursday’s Games Duquesne at Xavier, 7 p.m.

ACC Standings Maryland Virginia Duke Wake Forest Florida St. Clemson Georgia Tech Virginia Tech N.C. State Boston College North Carolina Miami

Conference W L PCT 3 1 .750 3 1 .750 4 2 .667 4 2 .667 3 2 .600 3 3 .500 3 3 .500 2 2 .500 2 4 .333 2 4 .333 1 3 .250 1 4 .200

All Games W L PCT 13 5 .722 12 5 .706 16 3 .842 14 4 .778 15 4 .789 15 5 .750 14 5 .737 15 3 .833 13 7 .650 11 9 .550 12 7 .632 15 4 .789

——— Monday’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games Miami at Maryland, 7 p.m. Clemson at Boston College, 7 p.m. North Carolina at N.C. State, 9 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Florida St. at Duke, 9 p.m. Thursday’s Games Virginia Tech at Virginia, 7 p.m. Wake Forest at Georgia Tech, 7 p.m.

Atlantic Sun Standings Conference W L PCT Campbell 7 2 .778 Jacksonville 7 3 .700 ETSU 6 3 .667 Belmont 6 4 .600 Lipscomb 6 4 .600 Mercer 5 4 .556 N. Florida 4 6 .400 Kennesaw St. 3 6 .333 Florida Gulf Coast 3 7 .300 Stetson 3 7 .300 S.C.-Upstate 3 7 .300

All Games W L PCT 12 6 .667 11 8 .579 10 10 .500 11 9 .550 910 .474 910 .474 911 .450 812 .400 613 .316 513 .278 316 .158

——— Sunday’s Games Kennesaw St. 75, Stetson 59 Florida Gulf Coast 71, Mercer 70 Monday’s Games Jacksonville 72, Savannah St. 68 Tuesday’s Games Lipscomb at Belmont, 7 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Kennesaw St. at Mercer, 7 p.m. Campbell at ETSU, 7 p.m. North Florida at S.C.-Upstate, 7 p.m. Stetson at Florida Gulf Coast, 7:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games No games scheduled

FOOTBALL NFL Playoff Glance By The Associated Press All Times EST Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 9 N.Y. Jets 24, Cincinnati 14 Dallas 34, Philadelphia 14 Sunday, Jan. 10 Baltimore 33, New England 14 Arizona 51, Green Bay 45, OT Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 16 New Orleans 45, Arizona 14 Indianapolis 20, Baltimore 3 Sunday, Jan. 17

Minnesota 34, Dallas 3 N.Y. Jets 17, San Diego 14 Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 24 Indianapolis 30, N.Y. Jets 17 New Orleans 31, Minnesota 28, OT Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 31 At Miami AFC vs. NFC, 7:20 p.m. (ESPN) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7 At Miami New Orleans vs. Indianapolis, 6:25 p.m. (CBS)

Pro Bowl Rosters By The Associated Press (i-injured, will not play; r-replacement; s-Super Bowl participant; x-starter) AFC Offense Quarterbacks — i-Tom Brady, New England; s-Peyton Manning, Indianapolis; i-Philip Rivers, San Diego; r, x-Matt Schaub, Houston; r-Vince Young, Tennessee; r-David Garrard, Jacksonville Running Backs — x-Chris Johnson, Tennessee; Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville; Ray Rice, Baltimore Wide Receivers — x-Andre Johnson, Houston; x-Brandon Marshall, Denver; s-Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis; i-Wes Welker, New England; r-Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati; r-Vincent Jackson, San Diego Tight Ends — s, x-Dallas Clark, Indianapolis; x-Antonio Gates, San Diego; r-Heath Miller, Pittsburgh Fullback — x-Le’Ron McClain, Baltimore Centers — x-Nick Mangold, N.Y. Jets; s-Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis; r-Kevin Mawae, Tennessee Guards — x-Logan Mankins, New England; x-Kris Dielman, San Diego; Kris Dielman, San Diego Tackles — x-Ryan Clady, Denver; rD’Brickashaw Ferguson, N.Y. Jets; i-Jake Long, Miami; x-Joe Thomas, Cleveland Defense Ends — s, x-Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis; s, x-Robert Mathis, Indianapolis; x-Mario Williams, Houston; r, x-Kyly Vander Bosch, Tennessee, r-Shaun Ellis, N.Y. Jets Interior Linemen — x-Haloti Ngata, Baltimore; x-Vince Wilfork, New England; Casey Hampton, Pittsburgh; Inside-Middle Linebackers — x-Ray Lewis, Baltimore; DeMeco Ryans, Houston Outside Linebackers — i-Brian Cushing, Houston; x-Elvis Dumervil, Denver; x-James Harrison, Pittsburgh; r-LaMarr Woodley, Pittsburgh Cornerbacks — x-Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland; Champ Bailey, Denver; x-Darrelle Revis, N.Y. Jets Strong Safety — x-Brian Dawkins, Denver; r-Yeremiah Bell, Miami Free Safeties — i-Jairus Byrd, Buffalo; x-Ed Reed, Baltimore; r, x-Brandon Mariweather, New England; s-Antoine Bethea, Indianapolis NFC Offense Quarterbacks — s, x-Drew Brees, New Orleans; i-Brett Favre, Minnesota; x-Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay; r-Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia; r-Tony Romo, Dallas Running Backs — i-Steven Jackson, St. Louis; x-Adrian Peterson, Minnesota; DeAngelo Williams, Carolina; r-Frank Gore, San Francisco Wide Receivers — x-Miles Austin, Dallas; i, x-Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona; x-DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia; Sidney Rice, Minnesota; r-Steve Smith, New York Giants Tight Ends — x-Vernon Davis, San Francisco; Jason Witten, Dallas Fullback — x-Leonard Weaver, Philadelphia Centers — i, x-Andre Gurode, Dallas; xShaun O’Hara, New York Giants; r, s-Jonathan Goodwin, New Orleans; r-Ryan Kalil, Carolina Guards — x-Leonard Davis, Dallas; s, x-Jahri Evans, New Orleans; x-Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota; r-Chris Snee, N.Y. Giants Tackles — Bryant McKinnie, Minnesota; x-Jason Peters, Philadelphia; Jon Stinchcomb, New Orleans; s, x-Jahri Evans, New Orleans Defense Ends — x-Jared Allen, Minnesota; Trent Cole, Philadelphia; x-Julius Peppers, Carolina Interior Linemen — x-Darnell Dockett, Arizona; Jay Ratliff, Dallas; x-Kevin Williams, Minnesota Inside-Middle Linebackers — s-Jonathan Vilma, New Orleans; x-Patrick Willis, San Francisco; London Fletcher, Washington Outside Linebackers — i, x-Lance Briggs, Chicago; r-Clay Matthews, Green Bay; x-Brian Orakpo, Washington; x-DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Cornerbacks — i-Dominique RodgersCromartie, Arizona; x-Asante Samuel, Philadelphia; i, x-Charles Woodson, Green Bay; r, x-Terence Newman, Dallas; r-Mike Jenkins, Dallas Strong Safety — x-Adrian Wilson, Arizona; s, x-Roman Harper, New Orleans; s-Wuintin Mikell, Philadelphia Free Safeties — x-Nick Collins, Green Bay; s, x-Darren Sharper, New Orleans; r Antrel Rolle, Arizona

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NEW YORK (AP) — NBC’s Conan O’Brien-Jay Leno fiasco has been a monumental disaster for the network, both for its public image and bottom line, as it prepares to pay an embittered O’Brien and his staff an estimated $45 million to abandon “The Tonight Show.� Next up: the Winter Olympics. A solid Olympics performance in February could go a long way toward rehabilitating the

network. The past few weeks of bad publicity haven’t helped, though, and NBC’s struggling prime-time ratings hinder its abilities to promote the Vancouver games, which begin Feb. 12. NBC also knows going in that it will lose millions of dollars on the Olympics but insists that no corners will be cut that viewers will be able to see. “The squabbling over

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shots. “Chris obviously played in the post in high school, and now we’ve given him an opportunity to develop his skills on the perimeter,� Hamilton said. “He’s athletic and plays hard and is long, so he’s used his God-given talents to the best of his ability. “Now his skills seem to be catching up with his athleticism.� Singleton and Alibi have helped the Seminoles hold opponents to 35.5-percent shooting on average, not allowing a single opponent to crack the 50-percent mark.

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one lately, but I feel bad for the girls at Lee. They played hard and fought all the way down to the whistle. That’s all you can really ask for.� The win improved the Vikings to 4-10 overall and 3-7 in the NCCSA 3-A West. The Falcons remain winless at 0-13 overall and 0-8 in the conference. Prior to the game, Heppding and current Lee Christian coach Eric Davidson talked about their respective seasons. “We just looked back on some old times that we shared together,� said Davidson, who was an assistant coach under Heppding at Lee Christian. “We also talked about how frustrating our seasons have been this year. We

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especially hate it for our girls. Chris and I are older and know that there are going to be seasons like this, but the girls only have two or three years to play high school and sometimes they don’t share the same perspective.� There was a moment that occurred between both teams toward the end of the game, and when it happened both coaches looked at each other and shared a smile. “It was one of those moments that only he and I would get,� joked Davidson, who wouldn’t reveal the secret shared by only he and Heppding. “He and I have a lot of memories like that. I’m sure people in the stands thought we were crazy. It was one of those moments that you have when you spend several seasons together.� The Lady Falcons were

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not trying to say that just because we’re playing them; I believe that.� While the Seminoles are off to a solid start in their pursuit of another NCAA Tournament bid, they are 1-4 in road games (0-2 in the ACC) and still are seeking some signature wins to shore up their postseason credentials. They are coming off a victory over Georgia Tech, the only other ACC team currently ranked in the Top 25. “We’ve been a little inconsistent — we’re still basically a sophomore and freshman team,� Hamilton said. “But I feel that if we can continue to improve while we’re developing, we can be a much better team in February than we have been.�

led by Makaila Gillum’s eight points and five rebounds. Katie Makepeace added five points and snagged down 11 rebounds in the loss. Erica Davidson had three points. Whitney O’Quinn and Stephanie Thomas scored two points each to round out the scoring for the Falcons. Cassidy Stevens led the Vikings with 12 points. Lauren King scored eight points and Katelyn Roop added six. The Falcons led 12-10

at the end of the first quarter and were outscored 8-0 in the second, giving the Vikings an 18-12 advantage at halftime. The Falcons could only muster two points in the third quarter and six in the fourth. “We just couldn’t get anything to go in for us,� said Davidson. “They were the better team and outplayed us. I hate losing, but I don’t mind as much losing to Chris. We’ve just got to keep believing that things will turn around for

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fashionable neighborhood. Mexico City Attorney General Miguel Angel Mancera identified the suspect as Jose J. Balderas Garza — known also as “El JJ� or “El Modelo.� Mancera said surveillance videos showed the suspect entering the bathroom with his bodyguard moments before the player was shot. Hours after the shooting Monday, surgeons attempted to remove a bullet lodged in Cabanas’ skull but decided the operation was too risky.

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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Police identified a suspect in the shooting of Paraguay soccer star Salvador Cabanas, who was “showing favorable signs� Tuesday after being shot in the head in a bar in a

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets ace Johan Santana threw off a mound for the first time since elbow surgery last Sept. 1 and said he felt good. The two-time Cy Young Award winner threw 24 pitches over six minutes Tuesday morning on the second day of the team’s voluntary minicamp. It was his first time off a mound since Aug. 20. “I feel pretty good,� Santana said. “The ball was coming out pretty good. I feel like I am doing my mechanics without any problems, so that was big. And I don’t feel anything in my arm, so I think everything should be all right.�

us eventually.� Despite the defeat, Davidson enjoyed coaching against his former boss because both teams share identical coaching philosophies and plays. “It’s always fun to go against a friend,� said Davidson. “Our style of play is so similar to each other’s and some of our plays are similar. I don’t enjoy losing but coaching against Chris made it a fun game for us.� Heppding’s mother and his mother-in-law both teach at Lee Christian and

still live in Sanford, so he comes home quite often. Every time he comes back, Heppding says he gets a warm welcome from his former students and players. “They treated me well when I was here and they treat me well every time I come back,� said Heppding. “When we’re not playing Lee Christian, I’m a Falcon fan. I wish those girls nothing but success. Eric is doing a great job with them.�

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Daughter despairs over tense relationship with her mother DEAR ABBY: I am a 16-year-old girl and I fight with my mother almost daily. It makes me sad and upset all the time, and I don’t know what to do. The last fight we had was over something so dumb I don’t even know why I dragged it out for so long. I said things I didn’t mean -- things that were hurtful and cruel. No child should ever treat a parent like I treat my mom. I take her love and kindness for granted, and never tell her how much I really do appreciate her. What I said to her in anger made her cry. How can I tell or show my mom how sorry I am and how much I love her and admire her, and how can I stop myself from exploding and saying things to her that I don’t mean? — UPSET IN INDIANA

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Happy Birthday: An imaginative idea can turn into a lucrative endeavor. Focus on legal, medical and financial matters and you will avoid costly mishaps. Strength and courage will be required when dealing with personal relationships but you will overcome anything you face. An opening that offers you diversity and the chance to use your skills is apparent. Your numbers are 7, 13, 21, 26, 29, 31, 42 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pushing for advancement may not be easy but it will be worth fighting for. Getting what you want will consume you and, although that can be good, make sure you don’t neglect your personal responsibilities. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)): You will do yourself more harm than good if you get caught up in other people’s personal lives. Instead, concentrate on the things you enjoy doing most. Distance yourself from anyone who isn’t supportive. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you don’t move swiftly, you will give people around you the wrong impression. Your inability to make a decision will reflect on how well you will do in a leadership position. An innovative idea will separate you from the crowd. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make some personal changes. An attitude adjustment will enable you to come to an agreement with someone you share a lot of time and space with. Don’t give up what you love. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Taking life too seriously will work against you. The more exciting you make your day, the better equipped you will be to deal with people who interest you. Getting out socially will lead to a good partnership. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your timing needs to be flawless. You can mix

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anger in constructive ways, such as a few well-chosen words that will make your point. It takes maturity to identify and verbalize negative emotions instead of “lashing out” and saying — or doing — something you’ll regret. Being able to calmly say, “When you do (blank), it makes me angry,” before flying off the handle will earn you respect from others. If you resort to name-calling, the other person hears only the “static” and doesn’t get your message. The first step in controlling anger is to recognize that the emotion is building, to understand that there are healthy and effective ways to express it, and to diffuse it before you lose control. o DEAR ABBY: I have been working at my current job for a couple of years. One of my co-workers, who is in another department and who I see a couple of times a week, calls me “Sue.” My name is “Joyce.” He has been doing this for some time and I don’t know how to correct him without embarrassing him. Any suggestions? — POLITE IN NEW JERSEY DEAR POLITE: Try this. Tell him you have changed your name to Joyce — that others are now using it and you’d appreciate it if he would, too. If he asks you the reason for the name change, say it’s because all your life you have felt more like a Joyce than a Sue. (It’s true.)

ODDS AND ENDS Plane through: Cessna lands on Houston golf course HOUSTON (AP) — An area near the 11th hole at a Houston golf course provided a smooth landing spot after a small plane ran out of fuel and glided on to the grass. The Cessna 170 was expected to be moved from Hermann Park on Tuesday. The unplanned landing of the single-engine plane happened Monday night on a flight from Lafayette, La. Veteran pilot Brendon Ford says an apparent gauge problem led him to believe he had more fuel than he actually did. Ford was bound for Columbus, about 70 miles west of Houston, when the engine started sputtering and gave out, at about 2,000 feet. He spotted two fairways. He says there was just one person on the site he chose, so he flew over the top of him and landed. No one was injured.

Man claims woman attacked his car for no reason ALCOA, Tenn. (AP) — An East Tennessee man told police that a woman in a vehicle in front of his jumped on his hood and kicked and punched his windshield as he waited for a traffic light to change. The man, John P. Williamson, 37, said the incident was unprovoked. According to The Daily Times of Maryville, police quoted the woman as saying she was being followed. A woman, 58, was arrested and charged with vandalism of more than $500. She was being held in lieu of $1,000 bond pending a hearing Thursday in Blount

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Cafe food fight: Beef vs. chicken BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A food fight in Brownsville has led to a cafe owner facing an aggravated assault charge over a customer allegedly whacked on the head with plate. Police said Maria Del Rayo Cordero was accused of tossing a tray of food and tea at the customer who had complained he ordered a chicken dish, but was served beef. KRGV-TV reported the pair argued before both allegedly threw food items at each other. Police said the owner is accused of grabbing a plate and striking the man. Paramedics treated him at the scene on Saturday.

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Christ can help you with money Q: Is it wrong in God’s eyes to be rich? I’ve heard that Jesus had some harsh things to say about rich people, but does that mean you can’t go to heaven if you’re rich? I’m not a wealthy person, but do I have to give away everything I have in order to be saved? -- K.W. A: No, it isn’t necessarily wrong to be wealthy, nor will wealth by itself keep us out of heaven. Some of the greatest men and women in the Bible were people of wealth (like Abraham and Job in the Old Testament). Among Jesus’ most faithful followers were women of wealth who supported Jesus’ band of disciples with their money (see Luke 8:3). The Bible, however, warns us about the dangers of wealth -- and we need to take those warnings seriously. What are they? One is that money becomes like a “god” to us -- the thing we worship and serve above all else, instead of the one true God. Jesus warned, “No one can serve two masters.... You cannot serve both God and Money” (Matthew 6:24). Perhaps you’ve met people like this -- people who loved money above everything (and everyone) else. Don’t let this happen to you! But the Bible also warns us against the misuse of money -- using it to control others, for example, or cheat or hurt them. This too is wrong in God’s eyes. Again, don’t let this happen to you. Only one thing will keep us out of heaven -- our refusal to accept God’s offer of salvation in Jesus Christ.

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8B / Weednesday, January 27, 2010 / The Sanford Herald Ingram, Eniko Irinyi, David Johnson, Susan Johnson, Robert Jones, Stephen Zulkosky. Kevin Julich, Adrienne Harnett County: Kamffer, Barbara Lake, Sherri Addison, SanSondra Livingston, Ashley dra Baker, Terra Baker, Matthews, James McNeill, Jennifer Brewington, Nancy Mills, Donnie Krystal Briggs, Brandi Montgomery, Andrea Brown, Teresa Butler, Morgan-Littrell, Christina Mary Carter, Wendy Murray, Nathaniel NewChampion, Jeffrey Cook, ell, Theresa Nimtz, Rosa Greg Crowson, Najat Olguin, William Palme, Dixon, Alicia Dulin, Ruby Bobby Phillips, Erin QuiGaines, Krisy Griffin, nones, Joan Rojas, Kristi Tena Glover, James Flynn, Schwach, Kathy Sheffield, Kasey Howe, Christopher Emily Smith, Tameron Jackson, Lynn Joyner, Sweat, Samantha Taylor, Kasey Jones, Kimberley Vernon Tolliver, GusKolosky, Kimberly Lanktavo Valladares, Christie ford, Kenneth McArtan Walker, Wilfredo Walker, II, Kimberly Marshburn, Crystal Wall, Amy WeiKeith McDougald, Megan dner and James Woodell. McLamb, Laura Musmeci, Moore County: Susan Betty Nelson, Kalyn NorCameron, Lacey Fachan, ris, Kelly Page, Beverly Charles Fraley, Lisa Patterson, Annie Ragland, Mathews and ChristoGrace Rawls, Cheryl pher McNeill. Reynolds, Shirley Rijkse, Francisca Rios, Judy Dean’s List Sisak, Winford Stephens, Chatham County: Varonda Strouth, Tonya Tonyia Adcock, Cheryl Tenters, Danny Thornton, Bell, Christian Belanger, Clayton Watts, Charlon Richard Bogart, ChrisWright, Danielle Wright, topher Carroll, Alisha Danielle Wood and RayCheek, Christopher Clark, mond Wood. Deborah Clark, Amanda Lee County: Bianca Collins, Courtney Coulon, Adkinson, Iliana AndresCynthia Dixon, Andrew Hernandez, Zhyra Barber, Everett, Henry Ferguson, Jillian Bond, Christian Curtis Fletcher, Tanya Bohnaker, Michael Brad- Garcia, Diane Glover, Jonshaw, Tommy Bridges athan Hart, Lauren HerJr., Kevin Bruton, Robert ron, Christopher LineberCain, David Caddick, ry, Kimberly Loyd, Martin Amanda Carter, Kimberly Lukach, Michael Manuel, Castillo, Kenneth Clay, Jason Meads, Brett Munn, Nubia Collins, David Emily Needham, Michelle Cottingham, Rebekah Oliver, Kelly O’Quinn, Crane, Milton Cummings, Jessica Oxendine, JacHunter Cushman, Cynqueline Pender, Angela thia Davis, Logan Davis, Reeves, John Bair, Kristen Raul Zamora Duprey, Stewart, Billie Sumrell, Nicholas Eckley, Heather Xavier Villarreal, Della Fawcett, Glenn Ferguson, Waite, Deborah Walker, Michael Farrell, Thomas Ronald Willett and Wendy Harward, Brittany Hunt, Williams. Madalina Ignat, Victor Harnett County: Jen-

CCCC Honors List CCCC names president’s and dean’s lists

SANFORD – Ken Hoyle, Central Carolina Community College’s vice resident of Student Services, announces that the following students from Chatham, Harnett, Lee, and Moore counties have been named to the President’s List or the Dean’s List for the Fall 2009 semester. Students named to the President’s List received all A’s in all classes, were registered for at least 12 semester hours, and received no incomplete grades. Students named to the Dean’s List earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, were registered for at least 12 semester hours, received no grade lower than a C, and had no incomplete grades.

President’s List Chatham County: Heather Barrett, Mary Bell, Stephen Boyte, Lora Bradley, Lauren Brock, Courtney Bryant, Forrest Cooper, Elizabeth Crosby, Rodney Emery, Clarence Frazier, Raul Garcia, Derek Grimes, Kandis Harris, Cheryl Hilliard, Tiffany Holloman, Colleen Kendrick, Samuel Knisley, Melissa Lassiter, Robert Lawson, Priscilla Martin, Michael McCurdy, Michael McPherson, Jennifer O’Brien, Darren Powers, Lisa Powers, Barry Turner, Cory White, Tina Wickline, Michael Wilson and

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Penny Cockerham, Ann Coley, Megan Conder, Courtney Crowson, Courtney Cullen, Sharein Dickens, Brandon Davis, James Dowd, Danielle Fiore, Donald Flynn, Donna Flowers, Geneva Garrett, Nina Goins, Theresa Gietzen, Justin Griffin, Ashley Gunter, Caley Hackworth, Pamela Hall, Heather Hockenberry, Brian Horton, Brandy Hoskins, Nikki Johnson, Karen Kehagias, Brianne Kelly, Jessica Krieger, John Leek, Christie Lieberman, Kimberly Liles, Nancy Luviano, Felix Olivares, Melissa Mason, David McLeod, Robert McGehee, Roy McVey, Josh Mize, Jacob Newton, Kendra Norgren, Christopher Palme, Jordan Palme, Sandra Palme, Bhavnisha Parekh, Sherry Poindexter, Dawn Quist, Jacob Reece, Emily Richardson, Amie Robertson, Cassandra Rodgers, Laura Rogers, David Ross, Jeffrey Rosser, Darrell Sapp, Jody Scales, Tiffany Sellers, Danielle Shorb, Aaron Smith, Delvera Smith, Lisa Smith, Melvin Smith, Thomas Stanifer, Elizabeth Solorzano, Daniel Tally, Todd Thomas, Darryl Thompson, Alejandro Torres-Vite, Nancy Urias, Susan Vaughan, Jessica Wallace, Delanie Warcup, Kelly Warren, Joyce Welch, Joshua Weldon, Joshua Wells, Phillip Werkheiser, Davin Whitaker, Matthew Wilkins, Tameika Womack, Yolanda Womble, Lynn Worrell and Shania Zastrow. Moore County: Karen Diaz, Kraigory Gibson, Francisco Hernandez, Joshua Jaskolowski, Aaron Lambert, Heather Mende, Kristin Meyer, Valerie Ryan, Emily Riggs, Melissa Seawell and Candace Williams.

Briefs Collins named to Mississippi College dean’s list

CLINTON, MS — Lindsey L. Collins of Sanford was named to Mississippi College’s the list of academic scholars for the 2009 fall semester, according to Dr. Ron Howard, Vice President for Academic Affairs. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a 3.5 or better grade point average based on a 4.0 system. The student must take a full course load of at least 12 semester hours of undergraduate credit with all academic courses impacting their grade point average.

Local educators attend NCCAT seminars CULLOWHEE — Several area educators recently attended seminars held at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a recognized national leader in professional development programming for our state’s teachers. Participating educators from Chatham County Schools were James W. Chesney and Nonya N. Chesney of SAGE Academy. Participating from Lee County Schools were Rebekah L. Repper of East Lee Middle School; and Brittany L. Griffin and Heather C. McBurnett of Greenwood Elementary School.

LEC Honors Second Quarter Honor Roll

FOR SALE BY OWNER $260,000 / 3 bedroom - Patio Home (Priced less than the current Lee County Tax Value)

1200 Radcliff Drive Hampton Ponds, Sanford, N.C. This one-owner home is in excellent condition featuring an open floor plan with a large inviting foyer, formal dining room and living room with fireplace, sunroom that doubles as third bedroom, large master bedroom with private bath and walk-in closet, large eat-in kitchen with two pantries and plenty of custom built cabinets, over sized double garage with storage and utility room and large deck that runs the entire length of the home with two large premium crank down awnings that provide shade in the afternoons. Total heated square footage is 2263. The original heating and cooling unit has been replaced. Yard maintenance is contracted out by the homeowners association.

Call Chuck or Susan Lewis (919) 776-9945 or (919) 353-9833

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Estate of Betty Fowl- WILL MOVE OLD JUNK CARS! BEST PRICES er Wornom By Serving: PAID. Call for complete car delivery price. W. Woods Doster, Attorney McLeod’s Auto Crushing. Day 499-4911. PO Box 1320 Night 776-9274. Sanford, NC 27331 Attorneys: Staton,Doster,Post,Sil 130 verman&Foushee, PA Lost P. O. Box 1320 Lost Wedding Ring Sanford, NC 273311320 Jan 9th; believed lost near CREDITORS NOTICE

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HAVING qualified as Missing From Executor of the estate Kendale Area of Mabel Fisher Mat- Black & White Male Cat thews, deceased, late Looks Siamese, Has No of Lee County, North Collar. Missing Since Sunday Please Call Carolina, this is to notify all persons 776-1204 with any info having claims against Missing from the estate of said deceased to present Seminole/Broadway Area Appx. 6m. Old Kitten them to the undersigned within three Light gray, Long Haired, with white on face & belly months from January Please call 919-498-4977 6, 2010 or this notice will be pleaded in bar Missing Red Bone of their recovery. All Hound in Lemon Springs persons indebted to Area. Reward! 353-5268 said estate please My name is Bobby make immediate payClegg my dog ment. This 6, day of Luke has been January, 2010. Patricia M. Mcbryde missing for 2 months. I will gladly pay a 511 1st Street $300 R E W A R D Broadway,NC, 27505 to anyone who will Linda M. Coleman bring him to 426 785 Neills Creek Road Lillington NC 27546 Lower Moncure Road Sanford. Debbie Hicks He is a light brown 9620 Mcdougald Road Boxer with a black Broadway NC 27505 beak he weighs 50 Executor/trix pounds. of the estate of 919-718-7712 Mabel Fisher 919-356-8671 Matthews (January 6th, 131th, 140 20th, 27th.) EXECUTOR NOTICE

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315 Elderly/In-Home Care I am an Experienced Caregiver. Will assist elderly woman. Mornings, no wknds. PT. References. 919-774-3910

340 Landscaping/ Gardening Winter Driveway Special 5 Ton Crush & Run Delivered $100 Larger Loads and Tractor Spreading also Available (919) 777-8012

370 Home Repair L.C Harell Home Improvement Decks, porches, buildings repair remodel & electrical Interior-Exterior Quality Work at affordable prices. Senior Discount No job to small or to large (919)770-3853

420 Help Wanted General Town of Siler City Position Vacancy Police Officer The Town of Siler City is accepting applications from qualified persons for employment as a Police Officer. Work involves patrol duties as assigned by the Police Chief. Applicants must be able to meet the minimum standards for law enforcement certification including having a high school diploma or equal, valid North Carolina operator’s license and be certified in Police Basic Training Course. Applicants must meet State and Department regulations including a comprehensive background investigation, medical, psychological exam, and substance abuse testing. Salary Range and Grade: $31,861 - $47,073 Grade 16 Applications forms and complete job description may be obtained at the Town Manager’s Office, Town Hall, 311 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344. Completed applications should be returned to the above address by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2010 EOE. We offer • BOLD print

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1 Year Old Dog Having qualified as Help Wanted Executor of the estate Found Near Harnett and Telephone Jacks Sales Lee County Line in of Ivey Elon Dickens, Installed Broadway Call Claim deceased, late of Lee Sales positions avail. In Lee County. $45 ea. (919)721-8971 County, North CaroliSalary + comm. Must have CASH 919-718-6705 na, this is to notify all high energy and Found small Dog w/ persons having be self-motivated. 400 collar around Brickyard claims against the esToyota of Sanford Call Employment Junction on Colon Rd. Bull 919-895-6526 EOE DFW tate of said deceased Terrier type. Very friendly! to present them to the 919-478-3606 455 420 undersigned within Help Wanted Help Wanted three months from 190 January 20, 2010 or Trades General Yard Sales this notice will be Electrical Controls Designer Installation Specialist pleaded in bar of Ask about our Responsible for layout, If you are looking for a their recovery. All YARD SALE SPECIAL persons indebted to 8 lines/2 days* career not a job in Heating assembly, wiring, testing, programming and & Air Conditioning, we said estate please installation of electrical have installation technicians $13.50 make immediate paycontrol panels for custom that earn $50,000+ per ment. This 20th, day Get a FREE “kit”: automated machinery. year and have advanceof January, 2010. 6 signs, 60 price stickers, Typical devices include ment op-portunities. Must Linda K. Caudle 6 arrows, marker, inventory AC/DC drives, PLC’s, be well groomed and 234 Sellars Road sheet, tip sheet! relays, pneumatic valves, dependable. Medical & Cameron, NC, 28326 *Days must be consecutive Dental Insurance. 401K. and a variety of inductive Executor/trix and optical sensors. Year Round Work. 5 years 200 of the estate of Requires skill with power experience preferred, but Transportation Ivey Elon Dickens drills, taps, and general willing to train the right (1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10) hand tools. Must be affluent person. Call Wes at

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2001 PT Cruiser, Silver, Excellent Condition, 68K Miles $6000. 2 Dirt Bikes 100 & 150, Run Good, $700 Each. 919-718-5130

2003 Cadillac Deville, Diamond White, Loaded, ExARRA Weatherization Bidcellent Condition, 108K, ders Conference will be $6100. Call: 919-775held at Johnston-Lee-Harnett 9112 Community Action, Inc. at 1102 Massey Street, in 2009 Chevy Malibu 2LT Smithfield, North Carolina 6 Cylinder Automatic at 9:30 a.m. for Weatherization Contractors and at with all the extras $20,500 Call (919)356-4399 for 1:00 p..m. for the HVAC more information Contractors on February 5, 2010. All potential 95 Honda Shadow Ace, Contractors will be required to attend the ARRA 7600 Actual Miles, Excellent Condition. Call: 353Weatherization Bidders 9439 Conference. All instructions for the request for bids will Automobile Policy: Three be provided at the ARRA different automobile ads per Weatherization Bidders household per year at the Conference. All questions “Family Rate”. In excess of 3, billing will be at the will be answered at the “Business Rate”. ARRA Weatherization Bidders Conference. TIRED OF THE COLD? Johnston-Lee-Harnett WE’RE TURNING UP Community Action, Inc. THE HEAT encourages minority and How about some hot deals women business enterprises on some great wheels.Over to apply. Johnston-Lee50 vehicles ready to go. Harnett Community Action, A small deposit will Inc. must receive all applihold your vehicles cations by 2:00 p.m. on until tax time. February 19, 2010. Late On the lot No Interest request for bids will not be Financing considered. Please contact We want your business Waymon Gainey at Serving our 919-934-2145 or Sonya neighbors for 19 years Snead at 919-209-9770 to No Badgers Come See Us request application and the CARS R US 919-774-6004 request for bids general instructions. BIG BIG SALE Except 3-4 items Everything Must Go! Tools, What-not Stands, Pictures. 9-4:30 Tues-Fri. Al’s Sales 1429 Carthage St. 774-4733 Quality Used Tires Mounted & Balanced 919-498-5503 Seminole Road Broadway

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Call Sharon Sharpe 919-353-5522 or Carmen Cox Brown 498-0566 or 498-2174

460 Help Wanted Clerical/Admin Moore’s Machine Co, a Manufacturing Company located in Sanford, N.C. is in need of an accountant. Ideal candidate will have a four year degree in accounting and minimum of five years experience in accounting in a manufacturing firm. With experience in all aspects of the General Ledger plus Job Costing. Please mail resumes to: 310 McNeill Road Sanford, NC 27330 Or e-mail to ruby.moore@mooresmachine.com

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470 Help Wanted Medical/Dental Immediate Part Time position for a CMA to Work every other Saturday, PRN if Possible in a fast paste physicians office. Please send cover letter and resume to Linda Perkins 1125 Carthage Street Sanford NC 27330

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STORAGE BLDGS., CARPORTS &GARAGES Lee’s Buildings 5369 U.S. #1 Bet. S.P. & Vass 910-692-6708

Rent to Own: West Sanford location. 3-4BR,1BA, over 1500 sq. ft., $650/mo. 204 Hillcrest Dr. 919-946-7078

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

Townhouse For Rent 2BR, 2BA, LR, Kit Appliances - No Util $725/mo - 774-8033

520 Free Dogs 2 Free Yellow Lab Female Puppies 8 Weeks Old 919-258-5026 7 Puppies 9 weeks old Pit Bull & Lab Mix Free to Good Home 919-669-0806 Free Mixed German Shepherd Puppies 7 week old Females Very Cute, Cuddly and Adorable 919-777-0601

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.

18 cubic ft. GE no frost refrigerator/freezer w/ ice maker. Excellent condition. $250 Call: 919-776-6162 3 Pair of Haggar Slacks New 38 40 Waist 32 Length & 1 Pair of Izod Slacks 38 32 $30 Each 919-258-9398

Firewood, 16 in. split oak & mixed hardwood, delivered & stacked truck load. $50 No Checks Please 498-4852 - 258-9360

West Sanford Home For Rent 4BR 2.5 Bath LG Screened In Back Porch Nice Neighborhood New Fridge, New Paint and Carpet, Excellent Condition $1050/month Call Eddie (919)708-2036

Pellets Fre! Just bring your truck. 774-4733

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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”.

AKC German Rottweiler Puppies black and mahogany color 3 females 8 weeks old excellent temperament & disposition Both parents on site $500 919-545-1861 Free Puppies To Good Home! 258-6438

60 Gallon Kobalt Air Compressor Like New $250 (919)478-1545

Pets For Sale: 2 Male Mini Dachshund Puppies- Full Blooded, 6 Wks Old, Have Worming & First Shots. $200. Call: 919-499-8566

Antique Desk $100, Electric Type Writer $20, Calculator $10, Polaroid Instamatic Camera $15 919-776-9256

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Rottweilers Puppies AKC Registered 6 Weeks Old with Shots Dewormed 919-356-0651

695 Wanted to Buy Looking to purchase small timber tracts. Fully insured. Call 919-499-8704

700 Rentals 720 For Rent - Houses

Charming 3 BD/1 bath 2story cottage. New carpet, tile, fp, screen porches. Ref req’d. W. Sanford 700/mo 919-775-3679

Waveless Waterbed $200. Camper Shell For Small Truck $50. Call: 919-7767187

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735 For Rent - Room $24.95 Nightly $160 Weekly 2 nights free Cable/Fridge/Microwave Call for more info 919-498-5534

740 For Rent - Mobile Homes 2BR 1.5BA singlewide, Olivia area, no pets, $350/dep, $375/mo., application required. 919-499-7834 2BR/1BA Mobile Home In Seminole MHP. $415/mo w/ a $300 Deposit. Call 919-770-5948

2BR/2BA unfurnished, private lot, No pets. Call 499-9302

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the day PRIOR THE SANFORD HERALD to publication. makes every effort to follow PREPAYMENT IS HUD guidelines in rental REQUIRED FOR advertisements placed by YARD SALE ADS. our advertisers. We reserve THE SANFORD HERALD, the right to refuse or CLASSIFIED DEPT. change ad copy as 718-1201 or necessary for 718-1204 HUD compliances.

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765 Commercial Rentals 5 Vacant Buildings Jonesboro 1300 Sq. Ft. w/Bay $495 1250 Sq. Ft. w/Bay $425 3000 Sq Ft Restaurant/ Retail - $1,100 Tramway 6000 Sq Ft w/Warehouse & Office - $2,400 5000 Sq Ft w/ Warehouse & Office - $2,200 Call - 774-8033

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OFFICE ASSISTANT - Perm. 30/hr. wk. position for busy health care practice. 640 Insurance billing, scheduling, filing, and Firewood general office duties. Must be mature, detail-oriented, Fire Wood For Sale West Sanford House For able to calmly multi-task Several Different Size Loads Rent 3BR/1.5BA, 1650sq and have excellent written 258-3594/499-3053 Ft. $850/mo $850/Securiand verbal communication ty Deposit. 1 or 2 Year Fire Wood and grammar skills. Lease w/ No Pets. Mixed Hardwoods Computer skills nec. Prefer Call: 919-776-2571 Full Size Pick Up insurance billing experiSplit & Delivered $85 ence. $9.00/Hour. West Sanford Home For 499-1617/353-9607 Send resume, cover letter Rent: 3BR/2BA, 2000Sq and three professional Firewood For Sale delivFt. $950/mo $950/Securireferences to ered & stacked. Seasoned ty Deposit, 1 or 2 Year The Sanford Herald or green. As low as $60 a Lease w/ No Pets. PO BOX 100 Load. Call David Jones: Call: 919-776-2571 Sanford NC 27331 919-356-3779 Send reply to Box 03472

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218 Copper Mine Road 3BR 3 BA, 10 Acres $345,000

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YOURWEEKEND MUSIC

n SANFORD: The Flame Steakhouse and Brewer’s Pub now features live music every Thursday night. For more information, contact the restaurant at 776-7111. n SANFORD: The Steele Street Coffee and Wine Bar features live entertainment featuring local musicians every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. For more information, visit steelestreetcafe.com. n SANFORD: The High Hopes Chorus, an all volunteer chorus, began practicing Jan. 20 at the Jonesboro Presbyterian Church. This chorus practices and then presents a program to all the Assisted Living and Nursing Home Facilities in Lee County. The practices and performances

Submit your event by e-mail to danderson@sanfordherald.com are always on a Wednesday afternoon and last only about an hour and a half. At this time, the Chorus is in need of a pianist to accompany us. This is a 13 week commitment. The director is Shirley Clark and there is a membership at this time of approximately 30 persons. If you are interested in joining this community serving chorus, contact Mary Ann Ludwick at (919) 776-4502. n RALEIGH: The North Carolina Symphony brings a commanding concert slate to Raleigh and Wilmington with “Mozart and Tchaikovsky,” Feb. 12-13. Associate Conductor Sarah Hicks leads featured soloist Brian Reagin in three works by the two giants of classical music, whose remarkable careers, though separated by a century of turmoil and

n SANFORD: ‘Blood Done Sign My Name,’ will run Jan. 29 to Feb. 7 at Temple Theatre. This show is a limited engagement so there will only be six shows. The Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m., and the Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. For tickets or to learn more about this show, visit www.templeshows. com or call (919) 774.4155..

change, offer an inspiring glimpse at the perseverance of creative innovation. The concert takes place as part of the Symphony’s popular Friday Favorites series at downtown Raleigh’s Meymandi Concert Hall, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, on Friday, Feb. 12, at 11:30 a.m. The Symphony then takes the concert to Cape Fear for a Valentine’s Day weekend performance at Kenan Auditorium, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. Regular tickets to the Friday Favorites performance of “Mozart and Tchaikovsky” on Friday, Feb. 12, are $20. Meymandi Concert Hall is located in

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WEDNESDAY FOOD&DRINKS

Gametime goodies

Super Bowl calls for super nachos. Pile it on!

Lindsay Tipton Anyone Hungry? For more recipes, visit Lindsay Tipton’s blog at lindsayrose.wordpress.com

By RYAN KING

Grecian tzatziki sauce

For The Associated Press

If you’re going to do nachos for the Super Bowl, they’d better live up to the hype of the big event. And so we give you a platter of double-layered nachos that combine ground beef and black beans with heaps of tomato, cheese, scallions, olives and jalapenos. Whatever recipe or toppings you use to build your nacho platter, be sure to assemble them in layers of chips and toppings. This minimizes the number of naked tortilla chips left on the bottom of the plate. This recipe also includes a batch of guacamole. To save time, you could substitute purchased guacamole, or leave it out entirely and spoon salsa over the finished nachos.

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ne of the main highlights of traveling is indulging in foods that are different than what we are used to. Whether they are new altogether, or perhaps just more authentic than what we have here at home, foods from different places are just fun to try. While I love to travel, I am mostly content staying near home, traveling only as a treat now and then. However, when my sister recently mentioned INSIDE that she See our was plan- weekly Dining ning a trip Guide for to Greece, local menu I became options immePages 4-5C diately envious. The rich history and the beautiful islands appeal to me, but the food would be the highlight of a trip to Greece for me. Of all of the Greek foods that I have tried, it is the dips that I love the most. Hummus is tasty, but tzatziki sauce is just absolutely delicious. It is made of mostly yogurt and cucumber — not a combination that I would have ever imagined pairing, but thankfully the Greeks did. Combined with a bunch of spices including lots of garlic and dill, it accompanies chicken, lamb or pork in a famous Greek gyro. At our home, we dip pita bread in it for an appetizer, place it inside of a pita with grilled chicken, feta cheese, lettuce and tomato or just serve it alongside a piece of chicken for dipping. My husband was skeptical of tzatziki when I first introduced him to it, but has since become a huge fan. He has played with many different recipes for the sauce and combined his favorite elements of each of those recipes to create his own. While I can’t take any credit for developing this recipe, I sure take credit for eating most of it when

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Be sure your nacho offering at your Super Bowl gathering lives up to the hype of the game with these Super Nachos.

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LOCALCOLUMNISTS

Hannah Paschal

Bill Stone

Sandra Boyd

Book Reviews

Lee County Cooperative

Health Matters

Paschal is a teacher at Lee Christian School in Sanford. Contact her by e-mail at h.paschal@yahoo.com

Bill Stone is 4-H Youth Development Agent for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County

Boyd is Health Education Supervisor at Lee County Public Health. Contact her by e-mail at sboyd@leecountync.gov

Local author’s book worthy of praise

Adults must make the bully invisible

Steps to take to prevent birth defects

“All the Praise: 52 Weeks of Praise Devotions.” (Triple J. Publishing, 2009. 77 pages. $14.99. By Ophelia W. Livingston)

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aving worked part time at The Carpenter’s Shop Christian Resource CenINSIDE ter here in Sanford for a A list of new number of years, I have arrivals at the seen many books dealLee County ing with how to live a Christian life and how to Library Page 2C carry out God’s commands; popular topics range from loving others, giving to the church, praying, and praising, to how to raise godly kids and how to have Christ-centered relationships. These are all issues that people striving to live the way God desires want to wrestle with and understand. I’ve also been a Christian for a long time, and there are many words and phrases that show up in these

ullying happens in every school, and occurs from pre-school through high school. Research suggests that about half of all students experience some type of bullying during their schooling career. Most definitions of bullying include behavior such as: INSIDE The extenname calling, rudeness, sion’s weekly humiliation, harassGarden Guide ment, verbally picking plus more on someone, spreading agriculture rumors, telling mean jokes, writing unkind news things, ignoring someone Page 3C when spoken to, embarrassing a classmate, or simply making fun of someone. Left unaddressed, bullying can eventually escalate to such serious levels as threatening, stealing, damaging and destroying property, pushing, kicking, hitting or punching. Educators today are more aware of

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ne hundred and twenty thousand (120,000) or 1 in 33 babies are born every year in the U.S. with birth defects according to current data from March of Dimes. A birth defect is an abnormality of structure, function, or metabolism present at birth that results in physical or mental disability and can also be fatal. Birth defects are the leading cause of death within the first year of life. Birth defects can be caused by genetic and environmental factors. Unfortunately, about 70 percent of birth defects are unknown. Although the causes of most birth defects are unknown, there are some interventions a woman can do to decrease her risks of having a baby with a birth defect. A pre-pregnancy check-up with her health care provider should be the first step. The provider would do a health history and physical exam to help identify risks factors for genetic conditions and

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Entertainment

2C / Wednesday, January 27, 2010 / The Sanford Herald New books at the library

The following books and videos have been added to the collection at the Lee County Library, 107 Hawkins Ave.: Main library hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, or to request that a book be added to the library’s collection, call (919) 718-4665. Jonesboro branch hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Broadway branch hours are 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

ADULT FICTION

“11 Minutes” by Paulo Coelho “19th Wife” by David Ebershoff “Alone” by Loren D. Estleman “Courteous Cad” by Catherine Palmer “Deadly Deals” by Fern Michaels “The Disciple” by Stephen Coonts “Fireside” by Susan Wiggs “If Memory Serves” by Vanessa Davis Griggs “La’s Orchestra Saves the World” by Alexander McCall Smith “Last Night in Twisted River” by John Irving “Lightkeeper’s Daughter” by Colleen Coble “Rescue” by Lori Wick “Strongholds” by Vanessa Davis Griggs “Take Two” by Karen Kingsbury “Too Much Money” by Dominick Dunne

ADULT NON-FICTION

“100 Years of Harley-Davidson” by Willie G. Davidson “American Fantastic Tales: Terror and the Uncanny from Poe to the Pulps” by Peter

Straub, Editor “American Fantastic Tales: Terror and the Uncanny from the 1940s to Now” by Peter Straub, Editor “Best American Short Plays 2007-2008” “Best American Short Stories” by Alice Sebold, Editor “Best Plays Theater Yearbook 2007-2008” “Born Round: The Secret History of a Fullbytime Eater” by Frank Bruni “Bridge of San Luis Rey and other Novels” by Thornton Wilder “Collected Stories” by Raymond Carver “Fodor’s Essential South” “Forty Years War: The Rise and Fall of the Neocons, from Nixon to Obama” by Len Colodny “Genius for Deception: How Cunning Helped the British Win Two World Wars” by Nicholas Rankin “How to Teach Physics to Your Dog” by Chad Orzel “Literary Life: A Second Memoir” by Larry McMurtry “Mayo Clinic Diet: Eat Well, Enjoy Life, Lose Weight” by Mayo Clinic “Moonlight Chronicles: A Wandering Artist’s Journal” by D. Price “None Left Behind: The 10th Mountain Division and the Triangle of Death” by Charles W. Sasser “Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong” by Terry Teachout “Reading Jesus: A Writer’s Encounter with the Gospels” by Mary Gordon “Reason to Believe: Why Faith Makes Sense” by Richard Purtill “Steve McQueen, King of Cool: Tales of a Lurid Life” by Darwin Porter “Trail of Tears in North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia & Alabama” by Darrell Latch “Valis and Later Novels” by

Philip K. Dick “What Difference Do it Make: Stories of Hope and Healing” by Ron Hall

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JUVENILE FICTION “A Chair for Always” by Vera B. Williams “Book Thief” by Markus Zusak “Boy in the Striped Pajamas” by John Boyne “Cat Dreams” by Ursula Le Guin “Dairy Queen” by Catherine Gilbert Murdock “Doomrager’s Revenge” by T.A. Barron “Fly High, Fly Guy” by Tedd Arnold “Hattie Big Sky” by Kirby Larson “Hooray for Fly Guy” by Tedd Arnold “Ironwood Tree” by Tony Diterlizzi “Mirror of Merlin” by T.A. Barron “Real Slam Dunk” by Charisse K. Richardson “Shoo, Fly Guy” by Tedd Arnold

Events Continued from Page 1C the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh, N.C., 27601. Regular tickets to the Cape Fear Series performance on Saturday, Feb. 13, range from $25 to $45. Kenan Auditorium is on the campus of the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, at 601 S. College Road, Wilmington, N.C., 28403. For tickets and more information, visit the North Carolina Symphony Web site at ncsymphony.org or call 919.733.2750.

DANCE n SANFORD: The Saturday Nite Dance Group includes a variety of live music. This group of couples and singles meets from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday nights at The Enrichment Center of Lee County, 1615 S. Third St. This alcohol- and smoke-free event features live entertainment and good fellowship. Admission is $6 per person which includes a complimentary soft drink at intermission. For more information call the Enrichment Center at 7760501. n SANFORD: The San-Lee Thursday Night Dancers will hold their regular third-Thursday dance from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Enrichment Center, 1615 South Third St. The cost is $5 per person (and food to share at intermission). At intermission, a complimentary soft drink and free line dance lesson will be offered. n CARTHAGE: Carolina Pines Ballroom Dancers (USA Dance) will hold its monthly dance (Mardis Gras) from 7 to 10 p.m. the second Saturday at 105 Reynolds S., Carthage, across from Fred’s. Cost $7 for non-members and $5 for members. Carolina Pines Ballroom Dancers (USA Dance) will hold dance lessons every Thursday. Beginner lessons start at 6 p.m. and intermediate lessons start at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. Instructor is Sharon Nichols with American Dance Productions. For more information call Trevor at (910) 639-0489 or Asunda (919) 356-2784. n SOUTHERN PINES: A Valentine’s Day Ball will be held at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Days Inn of Southern Pines with fun, food, music and dance. Tickets are $55 for couples and $30 singles; Attire: Semi-Formal. Tickets availble at First Missionary Baptist Church, 315

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books and in conversations and seem to just come with the Christian territory—like “saved,” “spirit” and “having a prayerful attitude.” The word “praise” is also part of the Christian vocabulary. We use it in church to designate a time for “praise and worship,” we use it on a daily basis to thank God for something He’s done in our lives, and we avoid it when it comes to our own motives and deeds. It would seem that knowing how to praise and what praise is comes with being a follower of Christ. However, like other words Christians use, praise becomes a sort of catch all or generalization in approach to God. I know I am guilty of participating in worship or praising God through prayer without really thinking about the words and what they mean, and if I took a step back to examine everything I say and hear about my faith, I’m sure there would be many examples of my misuse or misunderstanding of key concepts. In light of that embarrassing admission, I’m

Gains St., Southern Pines. For more information, call 910.281.0229 or email at doclark@windstream.net

MUSEUMS/GALLERIES n SANFORD: The Railroad House Museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. n SANFORD: The Artists’ Loft of the Lee County Arts Council features works by local artists at 102 S. Steele St. from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Fridays. Paintings, writings, pottery, weaving and photography are featured. The Arts Council is a non-profit organization. n CHAPEL HILL: Large paintings and photographs of the Norwegian Arctic and Antarctica will make up a free public exhibition Jan. 7 through May 31 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The display at the FedEx Global Education Center, at the corner of McCauley and Pittsboro streets, will be accompanied by a free public concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 23, also at the center. The exhibition of 20 large artworks, “Ice Counterpoint,” will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. n RALEIGH: Come see the big picture — of the Universe — as the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosts its 20th annual Astronomy Days event on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 31 from noon to 5 p.m. Check out Mars in 3D, view the sun safely through solar telescopes, launch your own rocket and meet live animals of the constellations. You can also meet a live astronaut! Retired space shuttle pilot Susan Kilrain, who has traveled nearly 8 million space miles while circling the globe more than 300 times, will talk about her amazing experiences at noon and 3 p.m. on Saturday. And it’s all free. n SPENCER: The N.C. Transportation Museum welcomes author, historian and documentarian Kevin Duffus for his program, “The Lost Light: The Mystery of the Cape Hatteras Fresnel Lens.” Duffus will present this fascinating Civil War era story at 1 p.m. Jan. 30 in the Bob Julian Roundhouse. Free to public.

writer and actor Mike Wiley, who magnificently brings the story to life. This show is a limited engagement so there will only be six shows, Friday-Sunday, January 29-31 and FridaySunday, February 5-7. The Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m., and the Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tim Tyson, the author, will be present for both of the Sunday matinees. Also, there will be ‘talk back’ sessions following each of the shows between the actor and the audience. The sponsors for the show are Wilson & Reives, Attorneys at Law, Richard and Carol Carlson, Dr. Webb and Ann McCracken, and Drs. Paul Howard and Barbara James. For tickets or to learn more about this show, visit the Temple Theatre website at www. templeshows.com or call our Box Office at 919.774.4155..

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n SANFORD: Temple Theatre announces the show, Blood Done Sign My Name, which runs Jan. 29 to Feb. 7. The one-man show Blood Done Sign My Name is based on a book of the same name by Tim Tyson. It has been adapted for the stage by

n SANFORD: Power Pro Wrestling at Kendale Entertainment Center (2737 Industrial Drive) begins at 6 p.m. Saturday with bell time at 7:15 p.m. The event runs every second and fourth Saturday at the center. Visit awapowerprowrestling.com for more information. n CHAPEL HILL: Yoga at the Garden will be held from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Jan. 31 at the N.C. Botanical Garden Education Center. Participants should bring a yoga mat because a limited number of mats will be available. The per-session fee is $10 ($5 for NCBG members). For more information, visit www.ncbg. unc.edu. n FAYETTEVILLE: The Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex will host the 9th annual Civil War Quiz Bowl at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 in the social hall of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, adjacent to the museum. No fees. For more information, contact Chris Woodson at (910) 486-1330, ext. 210. n FAYETTEVILLE: The Child Advocacy Center of Fayetteville invites girls and their friends and families to experience the American Girl Fashion Show on Saturday, March 20, and Sunday, March 21, at the Crown Coliseum Ballroom in Fayetteville. This fun, engaging program showcases historical and contemporary fashions for girls and their dolls. The event includes refreshments, party favors, a raffle and door prizes. Tickets are $30 per person and are available now in time for holiday giving at the Child Advocacy Center website, www.childadvocacycenter.com or by calling (910) 486-9700.

thankful that there are so many Christian writers who take time to explain various aspects of life from a faith-based perspective. It’s important to know what we believe and why; and in the same way, we shouldn’t just toss around “Christian” words and phrases without a solid understanding of what they mean. In her new book All the Praise: 52 Weeks of Praise Devotions, local writer Ophelia Livingston addresses the topic of praise and explores what it should mean for someone who loves God and wants to live a life pleasing to Him. The book contains 52 devotions that build on the concept of what praise is and when and why we should praise; when read through in a year or another designated block of time, the truths that Livingston presents will build on each other and the reader will steadily grow in his or her understanding and application of praise. At the end of the book there is also a section entitled “The Praise Diet” in which Livingston gives thirty days worth of praise definitions, in order to jump-start the reader’s praise journey. My favorite part of the book is the introduction in which Livingston

breaks down the seven dimensions of praise found in scripture and explains what they are and how we are supposed to use them. For example, Yadah is the type of praise that involves raising hands to the Lord and Barak means to bow in reverence and awe of God. I’ve never heard about the different types of praise before, and it’s interesting that God used different words to describe how His people respond to Him in different situations. This new knowledge takes my previous generalized understanding of praise to a different level and I hope that I will become more aware of when and how I praise now that I have a better grasp of what it means. Ultimately praise is a response to God thanking Him for all He has done for us. Because every relationship with God is personal and unique, every expression of praise will look different. Even though we come to God out of various backgrounds and circumstances, we should all work to understand how to approach Him and what it means to offer praise to one who loves us more than we can comprehend.

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aking a soil test before planting any landscape or garden can be invaluable, if you know how to use the information you get back. Last week, I talked about understanding your lime recommendation on the soil test report. This week, I will try to clear up confusion about the fertilizer recommendations. In addition to the lime recommendation, you will see a fertilizer recommendation on your soil test report. This recommendation is based on the amount of phosphorous and potassium already in the soil. More specifically, under “Test Results”, you will see P-I and K-I, which stand for the phosphorous index and the potassium index. The lab will recommend adding these nutrients if either index is less than 50. The NCDA soil lab does not test for nitrogen. Nitrogen is an essential plant nutrient, but the amount of nitrogen in the environment can rapidly change. Instead the lab will recommend a given amount of nitrogen each year, usually 1 lb per 1000 square feet. Your recommendation will look something like this: 7 pounds 15-0-14 (the actual amount and grade of fertilizer will differ). The numbers (150-14) represent the grade of fertilizer and indicate the percentage of nitrogen, phosphate (P2O5) and potash (K2O) in the material. In our example, the fertilizer would be 15 percent nitrogen, 0 percent phosphate, and 14 percent potash. A common problem occurs when homeowners cannot find the recommended fertilizer. Or, what happens if you have another fertilizer you want to use? First, you will need to calculate the recommended rate of each nutrient: Recommended rate x (percent nutrient in recommended fertilizer/100) =7 lbs x .15 = 1 lb N Say you want to use ammonium sulfate (21-0-0) for the nitrogen component. To determine how much 21-0-0 to use: Recommended rate for the nutrient/(percent nutrient in actual fertilizer/100) = 1 lb/.21 = about 5 lbs 21-0-0 Now you would need to use another fertilizer to supply the potassium, something like muriate of potash (0-0-60), potassium sulfate (0-0-50) or Sul-Po-Mag (0-0-22). You would go through the same calculations as above to figure out how

Stephanie Romelczyk Garden Guide Romelczyk is the horticulture agent for N.C. Cooperative Extension in Lee County

much of the new fertilizer to use. The fertilizers in the above calculations are single-nutrient fertilizers; however some fertilizers contain two (15-0-14) or all three nutrients (NPK). For example, 10-10-10 is a complete fertilizer and contains nitrogen, phosphorous (as phosphate), and potassium (as potash). When choosing a fertilizer, try to pick one that is similar to the one stated in the report. For example, recommended is 10-10-10, then choose 15-15-15 or another 1:1:1 ratio. Be sure to change the recommended rate in order to apply the correct amount of nutrients (use the same calculations as above). Remember, you will need to calculate the total area of the tested region to determine the total amount of fertilizer to apply. This can be done by breaking up your tested area into geometric shapes and adding the area of the shapes together. Timing of fertilizer application depends on what you are fertilizing — warm-season grasses, cool-season grasses, trees, shrubs, a vegetable garden, etc. Reference NCDA Note 4: Fertilization of Lawns, Gardens, and Ornamentals or contact our Center at 775-5624 for more timing specifics. Understanding your soil test report is essential to using the information to make economically and environmentally wise fertilizer applications. If you need help understanding your soil test report, contact our Center at 775-5624. Want more pertinent horticulture information delivered directly to your home computer? Subscribe to the new Lee County home horticulture e-mail list. Simply send an e-mail to mj2@ lists.ncsu.edu with subscribe leehomehort in the body of the message. You will then be a member of leehomehort@lists.ncsu. edu.

Are rising food prices getting you down? Are you planting your first vegetable garden this year? Are you an experienced gardener who wants more guidance in seed selection, planning, and soil preparation? Cooperative Extension will be hosting “Vegetable Gardening: Planning & Preparation,” taught by Stephanie Romelczyk, Horticulture Agent in Lee County. Learn how to use a soil test report to improve your soil, choose vegetable seed that will help prevent diseases, and learn tips on the overall layout of your vegetable garden. This workshop will be a good introduction to the planning and preparation stages of vegetable gardening; however, even experienced gardeners will learn something new! If you want to grow your own vegetables this year, this is a workshop you will not want to miss. The program will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the

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bullying as a problem and many have specific programs in place to prevent and deal with it. However good these measures are, it’s unrealistic to expect that any school can be bully-free or that any teacher can be immediately able to stop each episode of bullying as soon as it is discovered. The key to preventing bullying comes from children, parents, and schools all working together to address the problem. Carl Bosch is a middle school counselor and author of the choose-yourown-ending book, “Bully on the Bus”. Through studying bullies and their motivation, Mr. Bosch is able to offer valuable insight that can help parents and children deal with these situations if they arise. The first tip Mr. Bosch points out is the importance of understanding what makes a child likely to be a victim. Some children seem to simply attract bullies. Perhaps they are quiet and shy, not able to bounce back with a quick retort, not athletic or good at games, always keep to themselves, or do not dress or act like everyone else. Sometimes even a tense incident between children, like an argument or accidentally bumping into someone, can turn into a bullying situation. Sometimes all it takes is for a child to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Another key in defusing bullying situations is to know when to ignore something

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The Cumberland County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension is offering a beginning beekeeping course, starting on Monday February 15, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. It will be held in the Cooperative Extension Center located in the Charlie Rose Agri-Expo Center in Fayetteville, NC. The course will consist of six weeks of classroom lecture and four weeks of hands-on instruction. The classroom portion is free. The hands-on portion will cost $115 per student and is limited to the first ten, paid registrants. The deadline for registra-

In Central North Carolina there has been increasing interest in home raising poultry meat and eggs for the table. As a result, NC Cooperative Extension in Lee County is endorsing the Area Pastured Poultry Conference to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the Guilford Co. Cooperative Extension Auditorium. One of the biggest concerns we will be addressing is how to safely produce home raised poultry without risking contagious “chicken” diseases being passed on to our commercial based poultry operations, which is a multi-million dollar industry in Central North Carolina. The program will be geared

and when it is necessary to seek help. Mild, social kinds of bullying can often be made obsolete by ignoring the bully. Bosch describes this as “making the bully invisible.” If a bully gains delight by calling other children names, victims can take some of the fun away by refusing to listen or acknowledge the intimidator, thus making the bully “invisible” to them. If the bully fails to get a reaction, then he or she may begin to lose interest. If ignoring the antagonist is ineffective and the bullying escalates, then adult intervention may be necessary. It is important for a child to feel safe when at school. Therefore, if the

bullying is physical or frightening at the outset, they shouldn’t try to ignore it, but rather get help right away. Children are commonly told to just ignore bullies or to stand up for themselves and confront the bully. Be careful about encouraging this response in all bullying situation, as every instance needs to be dealt with individually. As mentioned earlier, ignoring the problem is never appropriate when a child is being hurt or frightened. As for confrontation of the bully, if a child hits the bully, then he or she may end up getting in more trouble than the bully. Adult intervention is

to the beginner or folks with an intermediate knowledge base of how to properly raise poultry. We will cover where to get birds from Certified Healthy Flocks, nutrition, field shelters, the breed that is right for your operation, keeping your flock healthy, state laws pertaining to raising poultry, the importance of keeping your birds confined to your property, and where to take your birds when it is time to process them for human consumption. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. on Feb. 9. Cost will be $20 per person, correct change to be paid at the door, this will include an educational packet and a wonderful chicken catered lunch. To reserve a lunch you must RSVP to the Guilford Co. Cooperative Extension by Feb. 5, 2010 at 336-375-5876. Directions can be found at http://guilford.ces.ncsu.edu.

ALWAYS a better choice in these situations. Hopefully these tips will help you better understand the issue of bullying and how to properly address the problem if it arises. Make sure that your kids talk to their counselors or other school administrators if they ever feel threatened by a bully. Each child has the right to a safe and bully-free school experience. Resource Materials were utilized from parentingpress.com and their Parenting Tip of the Week, “Responding to Bullying” by Shari Steelsmith from the November 22, 2003 edition and Carl Bosch’s book, “Bullying on the Bus.”

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Nachos

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Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 8 For the nachos: 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 6 cloves garlic 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons dried oregano 14-ounce can black beans 1-pound bag tortilla chips 3 cups shredded Mexicanblend cheese 6 scallions, chopped 3 medium tomatoes, cored and diced 15-ounce can pitted black olives, sliced 1/4 cup jarred jalapeno slices For the guacamole: 3 avocados, pitted and skinned Juice of 1 lemon Âź cup olive oil 3 tablespoons sour cream Salt and ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Heat the oven to 350 F. In a large saute pan over medium-high, heat the oil. Add the onion, then saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, beef, paprika, chili powder and oregano. Saute for about 7 minutes, then add the beans and set aside. On a rimmed baking sheet, arrange half of the tortilla chips in a single layer. Top with half each of the cheese, scallions, tomatoes, olives, jalapenos and beef mixture. Top with a second layer of tortilla chips, then repeat layering with remaining topping ingredients. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine the avocados, lemon juice, olive oil, sour cream. Use a potato masher to mash the ingredients until chunky smooth. Season with salt and pepper. When the nachos are done, sprinkle with cilantro, then serve with guacamole. Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded

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Fast to make and cheap to serve, a few big subs will serve all your friends at your Super Bowl gathering. Warm Italian party sub, foreground and hot pastrami party sub, behind, are toasted in the oven and served warm. WARM ITALIAN PARTY SUB Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 12 24-inch baguette, halved lengthwise 8 deli slices ham 8 slices prosciutto 8 slices mortadella 8 slices salami 8 large slices pepperoni 2 large tomatoes, sliced 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup sweet banana pepper slices 8 deli slices provolone cheese 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce 3 tablespoons oil and vinegar salad dressing Heat the oven to 350 F. Arrange one half of the bread on a baking sheet. One variety at a time, layer the meats over the length of the bread. Top that with layers of sliced tomato, bell pepper, red onion and banana peppers. Top with provolone cheese. Toast in the oven until heated through and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with lettuce and the salad dressing, then top with the remaining half of the bread. Cut into 12 slices. Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 355 calories; 145 calories from fat; 16 g fat (6 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 42 mg cholesterol; 33 g carbohydrate; 19 g protein; 2 g fiber; 1,251 mg sodium.

WARM PASTRAMI PARTY SUB Start to finish: 15 minutes Servings: 12 24-inch baguette, halved lengthwise 3 tablespoons yellow mustard 10 slices pastrami 6 slices cheddar cheese Heat the oven to 350 F. Arrange one half of the bread on a baking sheet. Spread the mustard evenly over the bread. Top with pastrami, then cheese. Toast until the pastrami is hot and the cheese has melted. Top with the remaining half of the bread. Cut into 12 slices. Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 214 calories; 56 calories from fat; 6 g fat (3 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 18 mg cholesterol; 29 g carbohydrate; 10 g protein; 1 g fiber; 560 mg sodium. to the nearest whole number): 878 calories; 540 calories from fat; 60 g fat (16 g saturated; 0 g trans

fats); 63 mg cholesterol; 59 g carbohydrate; 33 g protein; 13 g fiber; 1,289 mg sodium.

Cheesecake isn’t a terribly difficult dessert, it just requires a bit of attention to detail. This recipe is perfect for those that love sweet-tart desserts. It has a classic graham cracker crust and a rich and creamy berry cheesecake, all topped with a sweet-tart blackberry lime curd. The recipe for the curd makes more than what you need for the cheesecake. That’s because it’s easier to make it in quantity. Leftovers are delicious on toast or waffles in place of jam, or spooned over vanilla ice cream.

BLACKBERRY LIME CHEESECAKE Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours (1 hour active), plus cooling Servings: 6 For the crust: 2/3 cup (2 ounces) graham cracker crumbs (about 5 whole crackers) 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon brown sugar For the cheesecake: 16 ounce-package frozen blackberries, thawed 30 minutes at room temperature, divided 3/4 cup sugar, divided 16 ounces cream cheese (2 packages), room temperature 2 tablespoons flour 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the curd: 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup lime juice Finely grated zest from 2 limes 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, cut up Fresh blackberries and mint leaves, to garnish Heat the oven to 350 F. Spray a 6-inch springform pan with baking spray. In a small bowl, use a fork to combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and brown sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 to

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An impressive desert is always a welcome ending to a Valentine’s Day dinner. Blackberry lime cheesecake will impress with a lot less effort than you may think. 10 minutes, or until golden around the edges. Set aside to cool. Leave the oven on. Reserve 2/3 cup of the semi-thawed blackberries. In a blender or food processor, combine the remaining blackberries with 1/4 cup of the sugar. Process or blend until pureed. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds. Set aside the puree. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and the flour. Mix on low until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then mix some more. Do not mix any faster than medium-low; you don’t want to incorporate air into the mixture. Add 1 egg, mix thoroughly and scrape the bowl. Add the second egg, mix and scrape again. Add the vanilla and mix one more time. Fold 1/2 cup of the blackberry puree and the reserved whole blackberries into the batter. Transfer the batter to the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then lower the temperature of the oven to 250 F and bake for another 30 minutes. The top of the cheesecake should be slightly puffed and spongyfirm to the touch. It should just jiggle slightly in the center when the pan is tapped. Let cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate until completely chilled.

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While the cheesecake bakes, make the blackberrylime curd. In a medium stainless steel bowl, combine the eggs and sugar with a whisk. Add the remaining blackberry puree, the lime juice and lime zest. Set the bowl over a medium saucepan of simmering water. The bowl should rest on the top edge of the pan without touching the water. Whisk the mixture continuously until it reaches 170 F. Remove from heat and add the butter, one piece at a time, whisking to combine. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the curd and refrigerate until cool. When ready to assemble the dessert, remove the springform pan sides. Run a spatula under the crust to remove the bottom of the pan. Transfer to a plate. Spoon the blackberry lime curd over the top of the cheesecake. Garnish with fresh blackberries and mint leaves and serve. Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 672 calories; 383 calories from fat; 43 g fat (26 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 208 mg cholesterol; 64 g carbohydrate; 11 g protein; 4 g fiber; 318 mg sodium.

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TZATZIKI SAUCE 1 large container plain yogurt, strained (or 2 small Greek yogurts) 1 large English cucumber 1 teaspoon salt 1-2 cloves minced garlic (or 1 head of roasted garlic) 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon dill weed 1 tablespoon olive oil Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Grate cucumber or shred finely in food processor. Place shredded cucumber in a strainer and sprinkle salt on top to draw the water out. Allow to drain for about 30 minutes. Mix together with all other ingredients and refrigerate (tastes best after sitting for a few hours).

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Enrichment Calendar The Enrichment Center, which serves Lee County’s older adults, is located at 1615 S. Third St. For more information, call (919) 7760501.

WEDNESDAY 8 a.m. Exercise with Jeanette Redman 9 a.m. Exercise at First Baptist Church 10:04 a.m. Captain’s Choice Mixed Group at Carolina Lakes 1 p.m. Knitting class with Kipp Voymas 1 p.m. Watercolor Art class 2 p.m. Cards — No partners required 5:30 p.m. Low impact aerobics with Jeanette

THURSDAY 9 a.m. Exercise with Kathy Edwards 10 a.m. Brick Capital Line Dancers 10:30 a.m. Bible study 11 a.m. Exercise in Diner’s Club 5:30 p.m. Fitness Room orientation 6 p.m. Watercolor Art Class

FRIDAY 8 a.m. Exercise with Jeanette 8:30 a.m. Yoga with Kathy 10 a.m. BINGO in Diner’s Club 11 a.m. Extra BINGO in Diner’s Club

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12:30 p.m. Canasta Club Saturday 7 p.m. Saturday Nite Dance Group

MONDAY 8 a.m. Yoga with Jeanette 9 a.m. Exercise at First Baptist Church 10:30 a.m. Bible study 10:45 a.m. Tai Chi class 11 a.m. Exercise, word search and puzzles in Diner’s Club 12 noon Tax Aide — Call for an appointment 2 p.m. Dixie Line Dancers 5:30 p.m. Low impact aerobics with Jeanette

TUESDAY 9 a.m. Exercise with Kathy McLeod-Edwards 9 a.m. Watercolor Art Class 11 a.m. Word search and puzzles in Diner’s Club 1 p.m. Caregiver Time Out 5:30 p.m. Yoga with Jeanette 6 p.m. Yada-Yada Sisters

DAILY ACTIVITIES The Veterans Services office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call (919) 7760501, ext. 209. Confused about Medicare? Do you have questions about your coverage? Free assistance is available. Call (919) 776-0501, ext. 206.

Treatment for male problems DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: Are there any other types of treatments for erectile dysfunction beyond Viagra and the other drugs that are advertised on television? I don’t like taking pills if I can avoid it. What can you tell me? — DROOPING DARRYL DEAR DARRYL: When it comes to treating erectile dysfunction (ED), most men know of only three options: Viagra, Cialis or Levitra — the frequently advertised drugs on television. But there are a variety of other treatments that can help too. Here’s what you should know. With an estimated 30 million U.S. men affected, ED is a relatively common problem especially in older men. In fact, nearly one-third of all men in their 50’s experience ED, and more than half of those in their 60’s have the problem. The first step you need to take in finding a solution to your erectile problem, is to see a doctor who specializes in ED (usually a urologist) so he can find out what’s causing it. Depending on what he finds, here are the treatment options.

Lifestyle fixes For many men, ED is the sign of an underlying health condition like diabetes or hypertension. In fact, in younger men, erection problems are often the first symptom of cardiovascular

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disease. If this is your problem, adopting a healthier lifestyle such as losing weight, exercising regularly, improving your diet and not smoking may be all you need to fix the problem.

Pills The convenience and effectiveness of Viagra, Cialis and Levitra make them popular treatment options for many men, but it’s important to know that these drugs don’t work for everyone and they can be rather costly. One Viagra pill, for example, costs about $15, and many insurers including Medicare don’t cover ED medications.

Shots or suppositories Another treatment to ask about is a shot of alprostadil, which is given directly into the penis with a tiny needle to create an erection. Your doctor can teach you how to do the injection yourself at home. The shots cost about $35 per

injection and are covered by many insurers, but not by Medicare. Or, for a less expensive option ask your doctor about a generic combination of alprostadil, papaverine and phentolamine. If injecting yourself with a needle gives makes you queasy, a suppository that’s inserted inside the urethra – containing alprostadil – is also available, though it is not considered as effective as the shots.

Vacuum pumps This is a drug-free treatment that’s very effective for many men. A penis vacuum pump works by pulling blood into your penis to make it erect. Then you put a snug ring around the base to maintain the erection, which lasts long enough to have sex. The cost for this device, which requires a prescription, can run from $300 to $600 but most insurers including Medicare will cover part of the cost. You can also buy a nonprescription pump online (Amazon. com carries some) for as little as $30.

Implants If all the previous treatments fail, ask your doctor about a penile implant. The most common type is the inflatable implant where two cylinders are placed inside the penis that can be inflated anytime you want to create an erection. Most insurers including Medicare will cover this surgery.

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Surgery A last resort is vascular reconstructive surgery to improve the blood supply of the penis. It’s the equivalent to a coronary artery bypass, but it is rarely performed and there are only a handful of surgeons in the country who do it.

Therapy If your ED is psychological and not physical, your doctor may prescribe sex therapy as your treatment. Psychological ED is often caused by stress, such as: work worries, financial worries, relationship conflicts and poor sexual communication.

Other treatments If testosterone deficiency is causing your ED, your doctor may prescribe testosterone patches, pills, gels or injections to give you a boost. Or, if you’re a believer in alternative treatments, nutritional supplements (arginine, bioflavonoids, zinc, Vitamin C and E, and flaxseed meal), herbal remedies (ginseng or ginkgo) and even acupuncture have been used to improve their ED, but be sure you talk to you doctor before you try anything.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior� book.

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8C / Wednesday, January 27, 2010 / The Sanford Herald HEALTHBEAT

Blood pressure, dementia linked

WASHINGTON (AP) — If the cardiologist’s warnings do not scare you, consider this: Controlling blood pressure just might be the best protection yet known against dementia. In a flurry of new research, scientists scanned people’s brains to show hypertension fuels a kind of scarring linked to later development of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Those

scars can start building up in middle age, decades before memory problems will appear. The evidence is strong enough that the National Institutes of Health soon will begin enrolling thousands of hypertension sufferers in a major study to see if aggressive treatment — pushing blood pressure lower than currently recommended — better protects

not just their hearts but their brains. Age is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia that affect about one in eight people 65 or older. Scientists have long noticed that some of the same triggers for heart disease — high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes — seem to increase the risk of dementia, too.

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or birth defects. This would also be a good opportunity for the provider to do pre-conceptional education. Guidelines and changes would be identified and hopefully followed to improve a woman’s chances of delivering a healthy baby. Her immunization status should be assessed for protection against chickenpox and rubella. These diseases , if contracted by a pregnant woman can cause birth defects .If she does not have proof of immunity then she should ask her provider about the need for a chickenpox, rubella, or MMR vaccine. Women considering pregnancy should begin a daily multivitamin containing 400 micrograms of the B –vitamin folic acid. Folic acid is used in our bodies to make new cells. Studies have shown that if women have enough folic acid in their daily regimen, it can help prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine. These birth defects are known as neural tube defects or NTDs. A NTD occurs early in the pregnancy (around the 28th day of conception) when the neural tube does not close completely. The brain or spinal cord are left exposed through an opening. These are more commonly known as spinal bifida, anencephaly, and encephalocele. NTDs develop before most women even know they are pregnant. Women with a history of diabetes, obesity, and or epilepsy have an increased risk of having a baby born with a NTD. Women should avoid smoking, alcohol, and street drugs as these forms of substance abuse can cause birth defects and complications of

pregnancy. They should never use any medication (prescription, over the counter, or herbal) without approval of her health care provider. Some medications are known to cause birth defects and should be avoided during pregnancy. There are some prenatal tests that can be done to help diagnose some birth defects before birth. This would include ultrasound, amniocentesis, and chorionic villus sampling (CVS). Ultrasound helps to find physical birth defects, such as heart, urinary and spinal problems. CVS and amniocentesis procedures are used to help detect genetic type disorders, such as Down’s syndrome and Trisomy18. Maternal Serum Alpha Fetoprotein (MSAFP) is a serum blood screening test done at 16-18 weeks gestation to detect the pregnant woman’s risk for having a baby with NTDs or Down’s syndrome. A genetic counselor should be consulted to explain each procedure in detail, their risks and benefits, and other options available. When an expectant woman is given the news that she has a baby with a birth defect, sometimes the birth outcome can be improved. Some birth defects can be treated before birth. Unfortunately, some birth defects cannot be treated yet when

the diagnosis is made prior to delivery, parents can be directed to resources to better prepare them to plan, with their medical provider, the best method of delivery and care of their newborn. In summary, birth defects can have multifactor causes. Women who are considering pregnancy can significantly reduce their risk factors for NTDS by 50-70 percent by supplementing their diet with folic acid. Women who are already pregnant should seek prenatal care as soon as possible so they can be assessed and routed to the appropriate resources. One of every 28 babies born in United States is discovered to have a birth defect. These babies have an increased amount of illness and long term disability than babies born without birth defects. Public awareness and education about the prevention of birth defects must be promoted so that women can become better informed so that their babies will have a decreased risk for some birth defects. References www.modimes.org www.cdc.gov This article was written by Pam Ridenhour, RN, Nursing Supervisor at the Lee County Public Health Department.

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