February 4, 2010

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LEE COUNTY

Schools getting crowded Committee suggests board set elementary limits at 700

By CAITLIN MULLEN cmullen@sanfordherald.com

SANFORD — An ad hoc committee of the Lee County Board of Education discussed elementary school crowding Wednesday and decided to suggest the

board set capacity for all elementary schools at 700 students.

Many of the schools use modular units as classrooms, like Deep River Elementary and J. R. Ingram Jr. Elementary. Ingram currently uses five modular

units, which each house a single class. James Atkinson, assistant superintendent for auxiliary services, said the district pays between $300$400 per month per mobile unit.

See Crowded, Page 6A

ADDITIONS POSSIBLE B. T. Bullock and Deep River Elementary each have space to work with for expansion or additional schools in the future. Bullock has 60 acres of land and Deep River has 63 acres.

“That’s tons of property somebody thought would be proper for expanding,” said BOE Vice Chairman Lynn Smith.

CAROLINA ANIMAL RESCUE & ADOPTION PAIR OF NORTHWOOD STARS SIGN WITH ACC, SEC SCHOOLS

Former Northwood tailback Tobias Palmer signed another National Letter of Intent to play football at N.C. State next season, while offensive lineman Terrance Hackney will spend the next four years at Ole Miss in the Southeastern Conference

NEWFOUND FRIENDSHIPS

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HAITI RELIEF

PACE OF DONATIONS FROM AMERICANS, OTHERS SLOWING In the three weeks since a catastrophic earthquake hit Haiti, the American public has donated more than $644 million for relief efforts — yet already there’s concern that the generosity will fade even as dire needs persist Page 12A

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ENTERTAINMENT

Joe Crabtree, 70, (right) gives Louie a treat as his wife Carolyn, 67, (left) looks on at their home in Goldston. The Crabtrees adopted Louie through the Purina Pets for Seniors program offered with CARA.

MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS AS LAST ‘LOST’ SEASON BEGINS

Hopeful, breathless, even fretful over what may lie ahead or be forever unexplained, “Lost” fans have welcomed back the ABC mystical thriller for its sixth season — the beginning of its long-coming, tooclose-for-comfort finale Page 11A

STATE WORKER: EASLEY CONDUCTED STATE BUSINESS ON HOME E-MAIL Former North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley used a private e-mail account to conduct state government business, according to two of his former communications directors who testified in a lawsuit by media outlets accusing them of violating public records laws by deleting messages

Program offers discounts for seniors looking to fill the ‘empty nest’ void with a 4-legged friend

By CAITLIN MULLEN cmullen@sanfordherald.com

GOLDSTON — Joe and Carolyn Crabtree believe Louie fills the empty nest void.

Louie is the couple’s 8-month-old schnauzer/terrier mix that they adopted in September from Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption in Sanford. They adopted the dog through the Purina Pets for Seniors program that CARA has offered for the past

CARA INFO For more information, contact Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption at (919) 774-9433 or visit purinapetsforseniors.com.

year.

Carolyn, 67, decided to get Joe a dog for his 70th birthday in October. Though he’s been retired for almost 10 years, Joe recently stopped volunteer-

ing with sports teams at local schools.

“We wanted to keep him active,” Carolyn, 67, said.

“I told my daughter, ‘I need something to keep granddaddy busy.’”

Carolyn checked out CARA’s Web site and when she saw a photo of Louie, she and her daughter visited the shelter. They brought Louie

See CARA, Page 6A

Louie was one of three from the same litter adopted from CARA.

AUTO INDUSTRY

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Government expands Toyota recall probe

LOCAL SANFORD CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS RESOLUTION ON VIOLENT CRIME The Sanford City Council voiced support for tougher punishments against violent criminals Tuesday night by unanimously adopting a resolution calling for “increased enforcement” in such cases Page 3A

Vol. 80, No. 27 Serving Lee, Chatham, Harnett and Moore counties in the heart of North Carolina

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans should park their recalled Toyotas unless driving to dealers for accelerator repairs, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood warned Wednesday — then quickly took it back — as skepticism of company fixes grew and the government’s probe expanded

HAPPENING TODAY n Temple Theatre will present the one-man show, “Blood Done Sign My Name.” Show time is 7 p.m.

This show is a make-up date for the shows canceled due to weather last Saturday and Sunday. For tickets, visit templeshows.com or call (919) 774-4155.

TOYOTA OF SANFORD Contact Sanford’s Toyota dealer at (919) 708-5000

to other models in the U.S. and Japan. Questions now are being raised about the brakes

See Toyota, Page 6A

IS YOUR VEHICLE INVOLVED? The following vehicles are included in the current floor mat/pedal recall with Toyota: 2005-2010 Avalon 2008-2010 Sequoia 2008-2010 Highlander 2009-2010 Matrix 2009-2010 VENZA 2004-2009 Prius

2009-2010 RAV4 2009-2010 Corolla 2007-2010 Tundra

High: 48 Low: 33

2007-2010 Camry 2005-2010 Tacoma

INDEX

More Weather, Page 12A

OBITUARIES

SCOTT MOONEYHAM

Sanford: Dorothy Covington, 91; Zeb Harrington Jr., 85; O.F. Patterson, 87; Janice Richards, 99 Broadway: Latricia Cook, 54 Cameron: Jesse Maples, 90

Gov. Bev Perdue will be performing a high-wire act for the rest of her time in office

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

On the Agenda Rundown of local meetings in the area:

COMMUNITY CALENDAR TODAY

TODAY n The Moore County Planning Board will meet at 6 p.m. at the Commissioners Meeting Room in Carthage.

MONDAY n The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 635 East St., in Pittsboro. n The Siler City Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall in Siler City.

TUESDAY n The Chatham County Economic Development Corporation will meet at 7:45 a.m. at Central Carolina Community College, 764 West St., Pittsboro. n The Lee County Board of Education will meet from 6-8 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Room of the Lee County Government Center. n The Moore County Airport Authority will meet at 10 a.m. at the Airport Terminal Building, Highway 22, Pinehurst. n Lee County Partnership for Children Outreach Committee will meet from 3:45 to 5 p.m. in the Captial Bank Board Room, 130 N. Steele St., Sanford. n The Lee County Democratic Party will holds their monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Tony’s Seafood. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Bud Marchant, President of CCCC, who will give an update on the college. All Democrats are encouraged to attend. For more information, visit www.leedemocrats. org, email chair@leedemocrats.org, or call (919) 718-9242.

Birthdays LOCAL: Best wishes are extended to those everyone celebrating a birthday today, especially Josette Caviness, Paul Henry Sapp, Angel Kristine M. Uy, Matthew Ryan Shorb, Aeriel Markell Chapman, Kieron Stump, Christopher J. Daniel Ward, Della Norris, Lillian Grace Bennett, Lakia Perry, Alice Ragland, William Coley McLean, Yolanda Tucker, John Redding, Lindy Mace, Sylvia Brown, Terrance Wayne Miller, Marie Castleberry, Alexis Spurlin, Steven Terrell, Lewis Jones, Christopher Antwan Burch, Juanita Hall Bryant, Gee Love, Frank Hayes, Mike Hill and Everett Dorsett.

CELEBRITIES: Former Vice President Dan Quayle is 63. Rock singer Alice Cooper is 62. Football Hall-of-Famer Lawrence Taylor is 51. Actress Gabrielle Anwar is 40. Actor Rob Corddry is 39. Boxer Oscar De La Hoya is 37. Singer Natalie Imbruglia is 35. Rapper Cam’ron is 34.

This day in history: In 1789, electors chose George Washington to be the first president of the United States.

In 1861, delegates from six Southern states met in Montgomery, Ala., to form the Confederate States of America.

In 1932, New York Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt opened the Winter Olympic Games at Lake Placid.

In 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Josef Stalin began a wartime conference at Yalta.

In 1974, newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst was kidnapped in Berkeley, Calif., by the Symbionese Liberation Army.

In 1976, more than 23,000 people died when a severe earthquake struck Guatemala with a magnitude of 7.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

In 1999, Amadou Diallo, an unarmed West African immigrant, was shot and killed in front of his Bronx home by four plainclothes New York City police officers.

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FRIDAY n Legal Aid Intake Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Enrichment Center.

Types of cases accepted will be housing evictions, foreclosures, domestic violence, unemployment and benefits denials. Appointments preferred but walk-ins will be accepted. To schedule an appointment, call 800-672-5834 to be screened. 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) 774-4155. n Fajita Night will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Grace Chapel Church Fellowship Hall. Menu is fajitas with all the trimmings, beans and rice, homemade salsa and chips and drink included. Cost is $5, with proceeds to go toward the John Stanley Ryser Scholarship.

SATURDAY n The Lee County Quiz Bowl will be held at 10 a.m. in the McIver Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 203 Hawkins Ave., Sanford. 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) 774-4155. n The Stevens Center’s annual Prime Rib Valentine Benefit dinner and silent auction will be held at the Stevens Center, 1576 Kelly Drive in Sanford. Enjoy a string ensemble while dining on prime rib or grilled chicken, with all the fixings and homemade dessert. $25 per plate. Dinner served from 5 to 7 p.m. Temple Teens will perform at 7 p.m. For tickets or to donate to the silent auction, call 776-4048 or visit stevenscenter.org. n Sanford MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) will have a MOM to MOM Sale from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 2916 Wicker St. Sale open to public. Admission $1. Cash only please.

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Fourteen women completed “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” a class designed by AARP. Of those, 12 were in attendance for a recent ceremony. Pictured (front row, left to right) are Jean Forrest, Linda Happ, Cathy Baker, Janice Brown, Gail Valentine, (back row) Carol Atwood, Naoma McCosley, Connie Morgan, Wanda Roberts, Carolyn Savina, Billie Keye, Joyce Smith and instructor Judi Womack. The program helps family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Anyone seeking information regarding caregiver resources can contact Womack at The Enrichment Center, (919) 776-0501 Ext. 230.

TUESDAY 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. ries. Maternity. Toys. n The Lee County office of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will host “Vegetable Gardening: Planning and Preparation,” taught by Stephanie Romelczyk, Horticulture Agent in Lee County, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the McSwain Extension Education and Agriculture Center. The class is free, however, preregistration is required. Please call 775-5624 to register. n The “Winter Fest Step Show” will be held at 5 p.m. at the Overhills High School Gym, 2495 Ray Road, Spring Lake; located in Harnett County, featuring Middle School and High School Step Teams from Fayetteville, Raeford, Raleigh, Greensboro, Sanford and Lillington. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Admission is $6 in advance; $8 on the day of the show. For information and tickets, call (910) 436-1436 ext. 3116 or (919) 616-8694.

SUNDAY 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) 774-4155.

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WEDNESDAY n A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the Lee County Partnership for Children’s new office on Chatham Street in downtown Sanford. The ceremony is set for 4 p.m. at 143 Chatham St. For more information, visit www.sanford-nc.com. n The Veterans Remembrance Group will meet at 2 p.m. at the Enrichment Center.

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n A Novel Approach Book Club will meet at noon at the Enrichment Center. Registration not necessary and the club is open to the general public for all adults. n The Alzheimer’s & Caregiver Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. at the Enrichment Center. Call (919) 776-0501 ext. 230 for further details. n Tramway Elementary will host a family night, “Developing the Whole Child,” from 5-6:30 p.m. n Valentine’s Day dinner and entertainment at 6 p.m. at the Enrichment Center.

Cost is $7 per person. Registration required.

Call (919) 776-0501, ext. 201. n The CCCC course, “Simple Yet Effective Customer Service” will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce. Presenter will be Bob Moore. Cost is $10 for the class and lunch and $5 with no lunch. n The free CCCC course, “15 Mistakes That Will Undermine Any Business” will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Presenter will be Bob Moore.

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Almanac On Feb. 4, 1783, Britain’s King George III proclaimed a formal cessation of hostilities in the American Revolutionary War.

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n Grief Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. at the Enrichment Center. 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.

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AROUND OUR AREA LEE COUNTY

LEE COUNTY

Area may see more winter weather

Commissioners seek applications for review board

RALEIGH — The National Weather Service in Raleigh expects the Triangle area to see a mix of rain and snow tonight, as low temperatures could hover around 33 degrees.

There is a 30 percent chance of rain and snow after 1 a.m., though little or no accumulation is predicted.

Rain is expected Friday, with a high temperature near 39 degrees. Precipitation amounts could be between a half and three quarters of an inch.

On Saturday, the Triangle area could see periods of drizzle before 9 a.m., followed by a 30 percent chance of rain and snow.

They predict the high temperature to be about 39 degrees.

Shane Seagroves, Lee County Emergency Services director, said his staff will continue to monitor the weather as it moves closer.

SANFORD — The Lee County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications to serve on the Board of Equalization and Review for a 3-year term.

Applications may be obtained on line at leecountync.gov or by contacting Clerk to the Board Gaynell Lee at 718-4605 Ext. 5507. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 19.

Applicants must be available to attend meetings during business work hours.

N. C. Gen Stat 105-312 empowers the Board of Commissioners to delegate to the Board of Equalization and Review the right to compromise, settle, or adjust the county’s claim for taxes resulting from property discovered upon petition of the taxpayer in appropriate circumstances. — From staff reports

— Caitlin Mullen

LEE COUNTY

Steak dinner tradition continues at Meroney UMC

SANFORD — For the past three years, the fellowship hall at Meroney United Methodist Church has become an upscale steak house just around Valentine’s Day. The transformation occurs to launch the church’s efforts to support Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society’s annual fundraiser for cancer research. The tradition continues on Feb. 13 when the annual event features cooked-to-order rib eye steaks, a house salad, a baked potato, warm bread, and a variety of homemade desserts.

The dinner costs $15 per person. Reservations are required by Feb. 7. Dining starts at 5 p.m. and goes until 7 p.m. in half hour increments. “We have had tremendous support for this event because so many people in our community have been affected by cancer,� said Peggie Hart, one of the team leaders. “Our team events involve survivors as well as family members who want to do anything they can to support cancer research and help other folks. Traditionally, the steak dinner has kicked off our efforts at Meroney and has been very well received. We need folks to call by the deadline and pick their seating times so we can continue to offer them great service. We had been fortunate that the young adults at the church have been our wait staff and they have done a great job helping with this event.�

The church is located at 10568 N.C. 902 about five miles east of Bear Creek.

To make reservations, please contact Hart at (919) 837-5363 or Barbara Dowdy at (919) 898-4667.

SANFORD

County quiz bowl rescheduled for Saturday SANFORD — Members of four local Quiz Bowl teams will participate in the annual Lee County Quiz Bowl, at 10 a.m. on Saturday in the McIver Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church at 203 Hawkins Ave. The event was rescheduled from Jan. 30 because of inclement weather.

The winning team is eligible to compete in a district competition in Lexington on March 27, and for the first time, the winner will also be eligible to compete in one of three National Quiz Bowls that will be held in New Orleans, Washington, D.C., and Chicago beginning in late May. Last year’s winning team, Lee Christian School, coached by Stephen Coble and Gail Meeks, has taken first place for three years.

They will seek to defend their title against Lee Early College, Lee County High School and Grace Christian School — From staff reports

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New policy on violent criminals OK’d

By GORDON ANDERSON anderson@sanfordherald.com

SANFORD — The Sanford City Council voiced support for tougher punishments against violent criminals Tuesday night by unanimously adopting a resolution calling for “increased enforcement� in such cases.

The resolution fol-

lowed a discussion by the council on how to inform the public that crime is at its lowest rate in a decade.

Councilman Mike Stone said the resolution, which leaders planned to send to District Attorney Susan Doyle, was aimed at seeing “action� on violent crime. “We have a tremen-

dous amount of violent crime, and we’d like to see some action,� he said.

Stone also suggested that the resolution be sent to the Lee County Board of Commissioners. “Two letters might be stronger than one,� he said.

The council also granted a rezoning request for a proposed senior hous-

ing community.

Beacon Management Corporation requested to rezone 8.5 acres for Covington Place Elderly Housing Conditional Zoning District. The space includes five tracts of land on Woodland Avenue.

Developers said the development will include 50 single-story residential units.

CHATHAM COUNTY

New high school planned PITTSBORO (MCT) — Chatham County has approved a five-year Capital Improvement Plan that includes a new high school, a new jail and a landfill site study. The plan also calls for moving ahead immediately with the county’s judicial center.

The new high school on Jack Bennett Road in northeastern Chatham would open in 2015 with a capacity of 800 students.

But the core facilities — the media center, cafeteria, and gymnasium — could be expanded for up to 1,200 students to accommodate growth.

The commissioners agreed to fund a new jail, but asked county staff to work with an architect to cut the total cost to $15 million, a 21 percent reduction.

The current jail is over capacity about 62 percent of the time, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

The commissioners also directed the architect to continue finalizing the plans for the new judicial center. “We want to begin this project as quickly as

possible, given the safety concerns and the crowded conditions at our existing court facilities,� commissioners Chairwoman Sally Kost said in a release. “Acting quickly will also allow us to take advantage of current construction market conditions.�

The commissioners asked the architect to reduce the judicial center budget. The commissioners trimmed the budget by roughly $4 million from the original estimated amount the county would have to borrow by taking advantage of lower construction costs and selecting other options for interior and exterior finishes, according to the release. “We did what we could to reduce overall construction costs, but delaying this facility is not an option,� Kost said. “As an example, District Court alone often has to handle more than twice the number of cases than it has capacity to handle during each session.�

The commissioners also added the following school-related items to the

updated capital plan: Replacement of roofs at nine older schools this year, using qualified school construction bonds to cover the estimated $2.2 million cost.

Replacement of indoor gym bleachers at Chatham Central and Jordan Matthews high schools, because existing bleachers are in poor condition and pose a safety hazard.

The estimated total cost is $310,000 paid over two years (2011 to 2012) out of fund balance.

Improvement of lighting and sound for auditoriums at Chatham Central and Jordan Matthews so that all three high schools have upgraded auditoriums which will not only

serve school functions, but will be able to accommodate many community activities. The estimated cost at each school is around $360,000.

Replacement of lights at Northwood’s football field. Existing lights do not meet standards of the NC Athletic Association, which means the school could be forced to play on an opponent’s field during a playoff game. The commissioners moved this project up one year to 2011.

Replacement of broken paved areas at six schools, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas.

Estimated cost is $150,000 over five years.

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Opinion

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

District made the right call on Saturday school Our View Issue: Lee County Schools’ decision to make up one of this week’s snow day on Saturday

Our stance: While unpopular, holding classes on Saturday was the right call

Lee County Schools’ calendar has been the subject of much ire twice in recent weeks.

First, some parents in the district were upset over proposed changes to the high school calendar (which were later approved by the school board) and the lack of response a survey about the changes garnered when sent home with students.

This week, the anger is aimed toward the district’s decision to schedule a half-day of classes for students and teachers this Saturday to help make up for the two days missed because of the weekend’s snow/ice storm (by the way, good decision to go

with a two-hour delay Wednesday when surrounding districts remained closed on a warm and beautiful day).

The district was forced to pick a Saturday (as opposed to stealing a day from spring break) and it chose this Saturday because it was one of a few remaining open days left in the school year (it can’t be just any Saturday because it’s against the law for students to attend school more than five days in a week).

Parents who’ve talked with The Herald and who have commented on The Herald’s Web site are complaining because of the short notice. Some have said they had plans that cannot

be changed, and therefore, they won’t be sending their children to school this weekend.

Superintendent Jeff Moss told The Herald they chose this weekend because it’s better to “make up those days as soon as we can.”

You never know, he said, when you’ll need more make-up days down the line.

And he’s right.

People love the South because of its mild winters (relatively speaking), but one drawback is that when it does snow or ice, our districts aren’t prepared to send their fleets of buses on the roads. As late as Wednesday morning, there were

still large slabs of ice on some of the county’s rural roads.

The decision to call for “snow days” is a decision made for safety, and when that decision is made, it means future plans will have to be altered.

To the parents who are upset, we understand your frustration.

But this was a good decision on the part of the district, if not the best possible decision.

The one potential wrench that could emerge is the chance for more snow and ice this Friday and Saturday. If Saturday’s classes are canceled ... then help us all.

Say good-bye to that long spring break.

LETTERS Republicans offering little, except rhetoric To the Editor:

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

Perdue’s high-wire act

W

hether it’s four or eight years, Gov. Beverly Perdue will be performing a precarious highwire act for the remainder of her time in office.

Just the other day, Perdue took a bobble to one side of the wire. She signed an executive order that pushed state employees a tad closer to collective bargaining rights.

Right now, North Carolina and Virginia are the only states with specific laws prohibiting collective bargaining by public sector workers, although most states ban strikes by government employees.

Unions want the law taken off the books.

So, over the last decade, the Teamsters and Service Employees International Union have been pouring money into North Carolina political campaigns, most of it going to Democrats.

In 2004, SEIU put $1.4 million into legislative races. It also routed $500,000 through the Republican Governors Association to try to help Republican Patrick Ballantine defeat Democratic Gov. Mike Easley.

In 2008, SEIU threw $1.8 million at North Carolina candidates. The National Education Association — the teacher’s union — spent another $1.7 million on an independent expenditure campaign on behalf of Perdue.

That same year, the 55,000-member State Employees Association of North Carolina decided to affiliate with SEIU, becoming a statewide local of the union.

Perdue sees herself as something of a successor to Jim Hunt — a moderate, pro-business Southerner with vast legislative experience and a keen understanding of party politics. But she also knows where her bread is buttered.

Unions are pumping a lot more campaign dollars into the state today than during Hunt’s time as governor. SEANC and the NEA’s state affiliate, the North Carolina Association of Educators, have been key Perdue supporters.

But Perdue and the moderate Democrats who have largely controlled state politics since Hunt first took office in the 1970s also rely heavily on the support of big business, particularly the banks and utility companies.

As best she can, Perdue will try to keep them happy too. She continues to say that she opposes collective bargaining for public sector employees.

Nonetheless, the other day she gave more ground than ever on the issue.

Perdue’s new executive order will allow quarterly meetings between state agency representatives (that would be management) and the representatives of employee groups. A representative of qualifying employee groups will also meet annually with a representative of the governor’s office and quarterly with the state personnel director.

The topics of “mutual concern” to be discussed include “terms and conditions of employment.”

Discussions aren’t formal bargaining.

And this order replaces a similar one signed by Easley in 2006.

But the Perdue order is far more specific and will lead to more meetings between agency management and employees.

Realism & regime change

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t means something in foreign policy circles when realists and idealists converge on a policy — as they are beginning to do on Iran.

Realists — think Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger — assert that only the external behavior of a regime is of direct concern to America; its habits of repression matter little to the national interest. Idealists — think Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush — believe that the internal nature of a regime eventually determines its external behavior; a government that represses its people is more likely to be aggressive and destabilizing, so American interests are served by the spread of democratic ideals. Somewhere in the compromise between these views, U.S. foreign policy is formed.

I consider myself a foreign policy idealist.

My former colleague in the Bush administration, Richard Haass — now president of the Council on Foreign Relations — describes himself as a “card-carrying realist.” But Haass might also be called a principled realist. He believes that the diplomatic engagement of repressive regimes must be justified by outcomes. And the benefits of engagement with the Iranian regime have been slim.

In a recent Newsweek essay, Haass argues that Iranian nuclear ambitions are unmasked, that nuclear negotiations have failed, that the Green Revolution is more viable than many first thought, and that promoting “political change” in Iran — regime change — is a now a strategic opportunity. This change would not solve every problem between America and Iran — some in the Iranian opposition support their country’s nuclear ambitions — but a more representative regime would certainly be less aggressive, less tied to terrorism and more open to international influence.

For some Americans, the idea of regime change is tainted by the Iraqi invasion and occupation. But there is also the model of South African regime change, overturning apartheid with massive international pressure, and Polish regime change, aided by covert American support for unions and democratic resistance.

No one argues that the Iraq model should apply to Iran. But is Iran ripe for the South African or Polish approaches? Part of the answer may come on Feb. 11 — the anniversary of Iran’s Islamic revolution — when the democratic resistance has called for another round of mass protests.

There are signs of a revolutionary instability in Iran. The Green Revolution has mobilized support beyond Tehran and beyond the middle class. Fissures have emerged within Iran’s political and clerical elites. Before his recent death, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri attacked Iran’s “military regime” and criticized “show trials” that have “given cause to the entire world to mock Islamic justice.”

So far, however, the instruments of state repression — the Revolutionary Guard and their brutal militias — have held tough. Iranian opposition leaders seem more accidental

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and reactive than heroic and visionary, more Boris Yeltsin than Lech Walesa. The Green Revolution has not yet built effective cooperation with Iran’s oppressed minorities: Sunnis, Kurds, Balochs, Azeris. Anti-government demonstrators have often been heroic, but their tactics have not expanded to include strikes and other methods to paralyze the regime.

Mohsen Sazegara — a resistance leader in exile, who was once a press aide to the regime’s founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini — told me that the Green Revolution “needs more time” to improve the quality of its organization, to gain “more depth of knowledge of nonviolent methods” and to “fill the gaps in solidarity” among various antigovernment groups. “But the most important gap,” he insists, “is between the knowledge of the nation and the ignorance of the regime.”

A revolution often seems incredible — right before it becomes inevitable.

American leverage over events in Iran is limited, including: sanctions that try to jolt the Iranian economy or that focus on the Revolutionary Guard; technical aid for activists to circumvent Internet censorship; covert financial assistance to organize anti-government activities; and the deployment of missile defenses in the region. But most important, the Obama administration must cross a mental line — from merely criticizing human rights abuses to creatively encouraging political change.

“When fighting an authoritarian regime,” says Sazegara, “one of their strategies is to perpetuate the notion that you have no power, that you are alone, that nobody can help you. It is how they try to control and paralyze a nation.”

On Feb. 11 and beyond, the people of Iran, seeking their own regime change, need to know they are not alone. Such idealism is now the only realistic course.

Today’s Prayer He who sows iniquity will reap sorrow.

(Proverbs 22:8) PRAYER: Father, help us to remember the ones who have been forgotten. We know that we will be punished for our sins, and that You will forgive us, if we come to You in repentance. Amen.

The President and Congressional Democrats have made tough decisions this year, each bringing the country away from a recession and towards getting all Americans back to work. President Obama and the Democrats started at a distinct disadvantage: they have had to clean up the mess the Bush administration left after eight years in office.

Republicans have a short historical memory. They have forgotten that Bush left two wars, a $1.3 trillion deficit and a slumping economy for the next president to solve. Critics, including the author of The Herald’s “American People Want Results, Not Rhetoric,” are conveniently ignoring what the Democrats must do to keep the economy from spiraling further downward.

The policies enacted have helped insure that major sectors of the economy, like banks, continue to function.

In most cases, the Republicans have contributed nothing to solve these problems. Although, as reported by the Hendersonville Times-News, N.C. Republican Sen. Richard Burr did something.

Upon learning the dire state of the economy in April, Burr told his wife, “Tonight, I want you to go to the ATM machine, and I want you to draw out everything it will let you take. And I want you to tomorrow, and I want you to go Sunday.”

Instead of leading when faced with a serious challenge, Burr ran, in this case for his bank.

Rep. Etheridge, however, recently proposed the Hiring Act, highlighted

by President Obama in his State of the Union address because it is estimated to create 4.7 million jobs in two years. The contrast is stark.

Republicans like Burr are playing a game of “duck and cover.” Democrats like Etheridge are pushing forward with ideas and initiatives, helping the economy and citizens recover than retreat.

Democrats are strengthening this economy and standing up to America’s challenges. The Republicans are enforcing the status quo, either through inaction or by purposefully slowing down any attempts for true reform and recovery.

The Republicans can continue to stand still and offer no meaningful solutions; by doing so, they are betting not just against Obama or Democrats. They are betting against us all. True leadership requires hard work and sacrifice, something many Congressional Republicans refuse to embrace.

As Franklin D. Roosevelt said when dealing with the Great Depression and a war on two fronts, “There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.”

TY STUMPF Chairman, Lee County Democratic Party

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OBITUARIES

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Dorothy McKay Covington

Zeb Harrington Jr.

Isom Johnson

SANFORD — Funeral service for Zeb Harrington Jr., 85, who died Sunday (1/31/10), was conucted Wednesday at Jonesboro United Methodist Church with the Rev. W. Joseph Wilburn officiating. Eulogy was by nephew, Tommy Harrington. Burial followed at Jonesboro Cemetery.

Organist was Dr. Daniel Hester. The congregation sang and the Jonesboro United Methodist Church Chancel Choir sang. Robert Watson with the Praise Band played a medley of hymns.

Pallbearers were Terry Ward, Larry Stone, Bobby Riddle, John Byrd, John Scheuerlein and Daniel Gray.

Arrangements were

by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Inc. of Sanford.

PITTSBORO — Isom Ricardo Johnson, 54, of 320 Ebie Lynn Trailer Park, died Tuesday (2/2/10) at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Arrangements will be announced by C.E. Willie Funeral and Cremation Service of Pittsboro.

Janice Richards

SANFORD — Orus Fuquay “O.F.� Patterson, 87, died Wednesday (2/3/10) at Manor Care of Pinehurst.

Arrangements will be announced by RogersPickard Funeral Home of Sanford.

SANFORD — Janice Kimball Richards, 99, of Carolina Trace, died Tuesday (2/2/10) at her home.

She was born Aug. 5, 1910 in Chester, Vt., daughter of the late Charles and Mary Perry Kimball.

She is survived by sons, David Kimball Richards and wife Carol Ann of Santa Monica, Calif. and Robert Richards and wife Francoise of Sanford; four grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be made at www.millerboles.com.

Arrangements are

by Miller-Boles Funeral Home of Sanford.

Erma Richardson

Latricia Cook

MEBANE — Erma Andrew Richardson, 89, of 2502 S Hwy 119, died Wednesday (2/3/10) at Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Burlington.

She was born July 31, 1920, daughter of the late Albert Harlow and Fannie Alma Teague Andrew.

She was born in Franklin County but was a long time resident of the Silk Hope Community. She was a homemaker and had worked as a part time teacher in the local schools. She was a member of Love’s Creek Baptist Church where she taught the adult ladies Sunday school class and served in various other positions. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Richardson.

She is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Cole of Columbia, Md.; a son, Gary Douglas Richardson and wife Patsy of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Malda A. Davis of Siler City; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

Friday at the funeral home.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Love’s Creek Baptist Church in Siler City with the Rev. Bob Boyd officiating.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance and Caswell Counties, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington, N.C. 27216.

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

BROADWAY — Memorial service for Latricia Lee Ingham Cook, 54, who died Sunday (1/31/10), will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Latricia Lee Ingham Cook Funeral Fund, c/o Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Inc., 600 W. Main St., Sanford, N.C. Arrangements are

by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Inc. of Sanford.

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Jesse Maples CAMERON — Jesse M. Maples, 90, died Wednesday (2/3/10) at his residence.

A native of Moore County, he was the son of the late Coy Maples and Gertrude Kivett Maples. He was a World War II Army veteran and was a farmer by trade. He was preceded in death

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SANFORD — Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth McKay Covington, 91, of Sanford, formerly of Greensboro, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at Liberty Commons of Lee County in Sanford.

Mrs. Covington was born March 24, 1918 in Richmond County, daughter of the late William Daniel McKay and Bessie McLean McKay. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred E. Covington; a son, Alfred E. Covington Jr.; and a brother, Grover McKay. She is survived by a sister, Annette Powers of Sanford; grandchildren, Kristie C. Burrows, Kent Covington Jr. and Terry CovingCovington ton, all of Georgia; great-grandchildren, Savannah Covington, Paige Burrows, Kent Covington III and Brent Burrows, all of Georgia; and nephews, John McKay and Eric Thomas Powers.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Jonesboro Presbyterian Church prior to the funeral service. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. at Jonesboro Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Keith Miller officiating.

Burial will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. at the Raeford City Cemetery in Raeford.

Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Inc.

SANFORD â– Jorge Alfredo Monterroso, 20, of 715 Lawrence St. was charged Tuesday with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. â– Donta Javon McLaughlin, 20, of 1813 Carr Creek Drive was charged Tuesday with assault on a female.

CHATHAM COUNTY â– Cecil Harris Jr., 30, of 5156 Moncure-Pittsboro Road, Pittsboro was charged Friday with failure to appear. He was placed in Chatham County Jail under $100 secured bond. â– Donovan Dowdy, 40, of 41 Foster Lane, Pittsboro was charged Friday with failure to appear. He was placed in Chatham County Jail under $3,000 secured bond. â– David Reyes, 35, of 338 Brittany Lane, Pittsboro was charged Friday with open container and child abuse. He was released on $10,000 unsecured bond. â– Jeffrey Beckwith, 49, of 714 Moncure School Road, Moncure was charged Saturday with assault on a female. He was placed in Chatham County Jail under $500 secured bond. â– Nancy Childress, 56, of 86 Forest Creek, Pittsboro was charged Saturday with misuse of 911 and resist, delay and obstruct. She was released on a written promise. â– David Hicks, 30, of 7126 Bonlee-Bennett Road, Siler City was charged Sunday with violating a domestic violence protective order. He was released on a written promise. â– Alisha Moore, 28, of

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by his wife, Madaline Maples, and a brother, Aubrey Maples.

He is survived by daughters, Mitzi Reynolds and husband Shelton of Raleigh, Margo Cummings of Cameron, Marilyn Holt and husband Ricky of Lakeview and Winnie Weatherly of Hamlet; a brother, Gilbert Maples of Hamlet; and five grandchildren.

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

The funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cameron United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joe Johnson and the Rev. J. C. Parker officiating.

Burial will follow in Cameron cemetery.

Condolences may be made at www.fryandprickett.com.

Arrangements are by Fry and Prickett Funeral Home of Carthage.

was conducted Wednesday at Bethel AME Zion Church with Dr. Ricky Frazier officiating. Burial followed at Hillside Cemetery in Spring Lake.

Music was provided

by Miriam Allen, Maria Lopez and Bethel Mass Choir.

Pallbearers were Robert King, Leon Lucas, Mumin Muhaimin, Bobby Cheatham, Curtis Jackson and Von Smith.

Arrangements were by Elizabeth Street Mortuary, Inc. of Spring Lake. â??

For more information on obituaries in The Herald, contact Kim Edwards at (919) 7181224 or e-mail obits@ sanfordherald.com

227 Moore’s Crossing, Bear Creek was charged Sunday with harassing phone calls. She was released on a $500 unsecured bond.

LEE COUNTY ■Patrick O’Quinn, 19 of 2972 Lower Moncure Road was charged Monday with trespassing. He was released from custody. ■Bryce Love, 16, of 250 Vass-Carthage Road, Vass was charged Monday with trespassing. He was released from custody. ■Hunter Rogers, 16, of 7186 Villanow Drive was charged Monday with trespassing. He was released from custody. ■Evan Gurtis, 16, of 1917 Cotton Road was charged Monday with trespassing. He was released from custody. ■Thomas Maynor, 18, of 120 Womble Road was charged Monday with trespassing. He was released from custody. ■Ashlyn Terry, 16, of 5931 Farrell Road was charged Monday with trespassing. She was released from custody. ■Travis Scott of 207 Country Estates Drive was charged Monday with trespassing. He was released from custody. ■Stewart Tyner, 20, of 3813 Woodside Drive was charged Tuesday with failure to appear. He was placed in Lee County Jail under $200 secured bond.

HARNETT COUNTY â– Leevond Contrell Tomlinson, 28, of Kathleen Terrace, Sanford was charged Tuesday with failure to appear. He was placed in Chatham County Jail under $600 cash bond.

Christine Jackson SPRING LAKE — Funeral service for Christine M. Jackson, 96, who died Monday (1/25/10), 1732 South Horner Blvd.

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6A / Thursday, February 4, 2010 / The Sanford Herald Carolyn Crabtree, 67, greets their newest addition to the family, Louie, an 8month-old schnauzer/ terrier mix adopted from CARA. ASHLEY GARNER/ The Sanford Herald

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home with a blue ribbon tied around his neck and when they set him on the floor, he went straight to Joe, she said.

And the dog has kept them on their toes. “He’s kind of filled in the gap for being so active for nine years since I retired,�

Joe said.

The Pets for Seniors program knocks $50 off the price of an adoption for senior citizens ages 60 and older, said CARA Administrator Abbey Lindauer.

Purina then reimburses CARA. The program can help 10 seniors each year, and though it’s basically first-come, first-serve, the shelter likes to see the help go to those who can really benefit from it, Lindauer said.

CARA is one of seven shelters in the state that participates in the program. “It not only helps them financially but it encourages the seniors to look at the health benefits,� Lindauer said. “Not only companionship but there are benefits to stress reduction, blood pressure reductions.�

When Carolyn found out about the Purina program, the financial help was an added bonus, Carolyn said. They see the program as a “wonderful� thing for seniors looking for a companion. “It can encourage seniors,� Carolyn said. “Seniors are on fixed incomes, so it helps.�

And the dog keeps them active, they said. “I read a lot of articles.

For seniors, it’s important: your children are grown, your grandchildren are growing. It’s good to have something to take responsibility for.�

Carolyn said someone asked her if she was sure the couple could handle a puppy. “No, we can handle it.

And we did, didn’t we?� she said to Louie. “At our age, we just wonder if we’re enough for him,� Joe added jokingly.

Adjusting to life with a puppy has been interesting for the older couple.

Carolyn said they take Louie to puppy training class, where the instructors tell them “he’s just a baby, be patient.�

They pointed out different things in their home Louie had chewed: tiles on the sunroom floor, door-

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frames, chair legs. But the couple beams when talking about him, and said he’s absolutely worth it. “He’s a real good dog, good-natured,� Carolyn said. “He’s making us more active. We sit here at night and just laugh at stuff he does. We’re probably boring to him.� “Simply put, he puts a lot of joy in our life,� Joe added.

Because Louie came from a shelter, the situation is a win-win for both the couple and the dog. “When you’re young, you have to work. The dog’s in the pen all the time. With us, we’re retired. We’re here 24/7,� Joe said. “We’re good companions for him and he’s a good companion for us,�

Carolyn said.

The couple has had two other dogs in their lifetime — Fluffy, who lived 17 years, and Annie, who lived 12 years — and thought they were done with pets. “It hurts because they become a part of your family,� Carolyn said. “When (Annie) died, I said no more ... but here we are!�

And for them, Louie fills the void. Now that their children and grandchildren don’t rely on them as much, it’s comforting to know the puppy needs them. “To have that extra responsibility, to take care of something,� makes them feel good, Joe said. “(Louie’s) philosophy is, it’s just us right now.�

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Superintendent Jeff Moss also said the district expects to see growth in the areas of J. Glenn Edwards Elementary and Greenwood Elementary.

At the Jan. 27 elementary school curriculum and instruction committee meeting, board member Ellen Mangum said principals voiced concern over schools getting too large due to limited cafeteria, hallway and bathroom space.

The committee decided Ingram, Edwards and Greenwood would be the most logical recipients of six-classroom brick and mortar additions that would cost about $800,000. These would replace modular units at the schools. “I think the county commissioners would agree we’d rather add brick and mortar than

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on Toyota’s marquee Prius hybrid.

The Prius was not part of the most recent recall, but Japan’s transport ministry ordered the company to investigate complaints of brake problems with the hybrid. LaHood said his department, too, was looking into brake problems.

About 100 complaints over Prius brakes have been filed in the U.S. and Japan.

Harried dealers began receiving parts to repair defective gas pedals in millions of vehicles and said they’d be extending their hours deep into the night to try and catch up. Toyota said that would solve the problem — which it said was extremely rare — of cars unaccountably accelerating.

A call placed by The Herald to Toyota of

rent pods,� said board Vice-Chair Lynn Smith.

Funding could come from the $1.4 million the district sees in lottery money every year, Moss told the committee, which could be attractive to the Lee County Board of Commissioners because there wouldn’t be any financing involved.

Setting the “not to exceed� number also helps alleviate a problem the board has run into with Tramway Elementary. In January 2008, the board voted to add another class of students to the school each year, to add to its size. But the school has become crowded and the continual addition of students no longer makes sense.

Moss said the school is already using space not designed as classroom space to teach class. “The hidden goal here was to get the school to a certain number,� Moss said. “We’ve met that goal.�

“We realize we’ve created something that doesn’t work,� Mangum said.

Smith said the $800,000 for the sixclassroom additions at the three schools would be included in next year’s Capital Improvement Plan, which plans five years in advance.

This year’s plan was just submitted to the Lee County Board of Commissioners, Smith said.

For the time being, the schools could accommodate the growth by using pods, which can house more than a single classroom and include bathrooms, instead of the modular units.

Smith stressed that the board isn’t looking for more money for the schools right away. And he knows a new elementary school, which could cost about $21.5 million to build, isn’t feasible just yet. “We’re looking years ahead,� he said.

Sanford Wednesday was referred to the corporate office, which did not return a message for local information on the recall.

At a congressional hearing, LaHood said his advice to an owner of a recalled Toyota would be to “stop driving it. Take it to a Toyota dealer because they believe they have a fix for it.� His comments prompted new questions and rattled Toyota stockholders, causing shares to plunge 8 percent before they recovered, declining 6 percent for the day.

LaHood later told reporters, “What I said in there was obviously a misstatement. What I meant to say ... was if you own one of these cars or if you’re in doubt, take it to the dealer and they’re going to fix it.�

Adding to Toyota’s woes, LaHood said his department had received new complaints about electronics and would undertake a broad review,

looking beyond Toyota vehicles, into whether automobile engines could be disrupted by electromagnetic interference caused by power lines or other sources.

Toyota has said it investigated for electronic problems and failed to find a single case pointing that direction.

Toyota Motor Corp., in a statement, said if owners were experiencing problems with the accelerator pedal “please contact your dealer without delay. If you are not experiencing any issues with your pedal, we are confident that your vehicle is safe to drive.�

But the damage was done for many drivers.

Meredyth Waterman, who bought a 2010 Toyota Corolla in December, said the alarming statements from Washington confused her and she planned to wait until her dealer told her to come get the fix to bring her car in for repairs.

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High court to weigh in on same-sex adoptions

River’s mercury level may bar cement plant

RALEIGH (AP) — A bitter separation between North Carolina’s first openly gay lawmaker and her former domestic partner is converging into a defining case on whether same-sex couples in the state are allowed to adopt.

North Carolina’s Supreme Court said last week it will hear arguments in the custody dispute between state Sen. Julia Boseman and Melissa Jarrell. The two had agreed to allow Boseman to adopt Jarrell’s biological child in 2005 — seeking “two legal parents� for the boy — but Jarrell now contends that the pact shouldn’t have been approved in part because the state does not allow samesex adoptions in which one partner is the biological parent.

A variety of conservative groups opposed to all same-sex adoptions plan to weigh in, and justices have opened the door to allow the groups to file arguments in the dispute. Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League, said “rogue judges� who approved such adoptions have created chaos within the state’s system. He said judges were “legislating gay adoption from the bench� while taking the emphasis away from marriage.

State law does not specifically address same-sex adoptions.

RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina environmental official say the river near a proposed cement plant already is polluted with mercury and can’t tolerate any more from the factory.

The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Wednesday that the head of the state water quality office said federal laws would prevent the issuing of a permit for a plant to put more mercury into an already contaminated river.

State environmental regulators are considering water and air permits for the plant near Wilmington planned by Titan America. The cement maker was promised $4.5 million in incentives from the state and New Hanover County if it builds the plant and creates 160 jobs.

DA seeks death for man accused of slaying three GASTONIA (AP) — A North Carolina man charged with killing three women and dumping two victims’ bodies in the South Carolina woods last fall will face the death penalty if convicted.

The Gaston Gazette reported Wednesday that prosecutors announced their intentions at a hearing for 47-year-old Danny Robbie Hembree Jr. Superior Court Judge Timothy Patti appointed Hembree a second defense attorney.

Deputy shoots teen who sheriff says had knife

State to mandate monitoring of water at ash ponds CHARLOTTE (AP) — North Carolina environmental officials are ordering Duke Energy and Progress Energy to start checking groundwater around ash ponds at its coal-fired power plants for potentially toxic metals.

The Charlotte Observer reported Wednesday that Duke has found contaminated groundwater near its ash ponds and regulators want to know if the problem has spread to neighboring sites.

The North Carolina Division of Water Quality will for the first time make the state’s two largest electric companies test groundwater.

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press Writer

RALEIGH — Former North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley used a private e-mail account to conduct state government business, according to two of his former communications directors who testified in a lawsuit by media outlets accusing them of violating public records laws by deleting messages.

Last week’s deposition

by Cari Boyce and Sherri Johnson, both of whom led Easley’s press office during his eight years as governor, also raises questions whether Easley’s private emails were archived by the state or scrutinized when public records requests were made.

E-mails from a private account in which state business was performed would likely contain government records that should be accessible to the public.

Easley didn’t use a state e-mail account in which to conduct business, Boyce testified. A government account with his name went to his citizens affairs office.

The directors said Easley preferred phone calls but sent information about state business to a personal e-mail address that Johnson believed was the only way to message Easley. Other top administrative officials were aware of the personal e-mail, too. “E-mail was really just used to pass information along — a copy of an article, “a reminder your speech is at 10:00 tomorrow,’� Boyce recalled in testimony Jan. 28. “’I need to talk to you about these three scheduling requests.’�

The 2008 lawsuit accuses Easley and his administration of violating public records law by deleting e-mails and directing other agency public information officers to remove messages to and from the governor’s office.

Easley, a Democrat who left office in January 2009, has said there’s no evidence that occurred.

Boyce, Johnson and two other employees who also are defendants in the lawsuit told lawyers under oath they followed state policies on saving e-mails. Johnson and press secretary Renee Hoffman gave differing testimony about whether the office told press officers in other agencies in 2007 to delete e-mails.

There was no immediate response to an e-mail seeking comment from the state Attorney General’s Office, which is representing Easley and the employees.

A judge ruled lawyers could question former Easley press office workers before he decided whether the lawsuit could move forward.

The testimony by Boyce, Johnson and two other employees in Easley’s press office describes an administration that urged press aides in state agencies to

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avoid e-mail when controversial issues arose and use the fax or telephone instead.

Johnson, who was communications director during Easley’s second term, said Easley legal counsel Reuben Young “expressed to me that he believed a more appropriate form of communication, if a subject matter was very sensitive, would be, first, pick up the phone and call.�

Neither Boyce, who worked with Easley for 12 years before leaving in 2006, nor Johnson could recall a situation where Easley’s private e-mails were vetted in response to a public records request. “Some of the requests that came in were — ended up being hundreds of pages,� Boyce testified. “I didn’t necessarily look to see each e-mail address.�

In May 2007, Easley had become angry with the Department of Cultural Resources about public records that showed department staff writing “unflattering comments� in e-mails about the role of Easley’s office in writing an essay about him for a department-produced book on North Carolina’s governors, according to testimony.

WHY DO CATS DO THAT? A LOOK INSIDE THE FELINE MIND A seething hiss or a peaceful purr tells us when our cats are mad or happy. But just what are our enigmatic felines thinking, and why do they do the things they do?

One way to gain answers into their world, is to pay attention to their body language, habits and behavior.

Dog domestication began 15,000 years ago. Cats? Only half as long ago. Housecat behavior continues to reect their wild origins.

Some cats think that “night time is the right time� for fun and games. In the wild, cats are the most energetic during twilight hours, prime time to hunt for small birds and rodents.

To conserve energy, they sleep 12 to 16 hours during the day, taking numerous “cat naps.� To keep your pet sleeping through the night, give your cat stimulation during daytime hours, especially an hour or two before bedtime. Play, such as chasing a toy mouse on a string, helps to tire your cat and alter his natural sleep cycle.

Anyone with a cat knows that felines have the natural instinct to dig and bury their urine and feces. A 2007 study published in Science afďŹ rms that house cats are descended from a group of self-domesticating desert wildcats (Felis silvestris lybica). It’s no surprise that our cats prefer to bury their feces in sandy places. So if your cat avoids the litter box, switch to a litter that is softer and resembles sand, yet contains no chemicals or fragrances, such as Feline Pine Scoop.

Also, keep the litter box clean and in a quiet place where your cat feels safe.

To learn more about litter box training, visit www.healthylitter.org.

If your cat is fond of high places, that, too, is natural. In the wild, height gives cats an observation point and sense of security, allowing them to hunt their prey out of site and away from predators. Cat towers and window seats help housecats satisfy this yearning for height.

Dogs wag their tails when they’re excited, but do you ever wonder why cats swish their tails? One, to entrance and distract prey, and two, to balance before leaping. A gentle wagging of the tail can mean that your cat is in deep concentration and vigorous thrashing can communicate anger or annoyance.

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GREENSBORO (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff’s deputy called to help in a domestic dispute shot and killed a 17-year-old after officials say the teen approached him with a knife.

Multiple media outlets reported that Christian Rook was pronounced dead Tuesday at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes says Deputy Barry Glossan shot Rook once in the chest after he advanced on the officer while holding a kitchen knife. A knife was in the street near where Rook fell.

Barnes says deputies went to the home after a report of an argument involving Rook and his brother.

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Vehicle plows into casino; 2 dead

LAS VEGAS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A speeding car crashed through the entrance of a casino and into a bank of slot machines Wednesday in the southern Nevada resort town of Laughlin, killing two patrons and injuring at least eight other people, authorities said.

The driver, a 70-yearold man, told investigators he fainted while driving toward the Edgewater

Hotel & Casino on the Colorado River waterfront, Las Vegas police Officer Jacinto Rivera said.

Witnesses said the speeding Pontiac Vibe drove through a red light, crossed Casino Drive and careened down a horseshoe-shaped driveway into the casino area of the 26-story hotel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slot machines were just everywhere, just wiped out, tumbled and

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tossed,â&#x20AC;? said Bill Kinsey, fire division chief in Bullhead City, Ariz., across the river from Laughlin.

The 2,700-pound car came to rest about 35 feet inside the casino between the hotel registration desk and a cashier cage. One of the people killed was found wedged beneath the car and slot machines, authorities said.

Joe Magliarditi, the casinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief operating officer, said he heard the car was going at least 60 mph.

The name of the driver and his hometown in Washington state were not immediately released.

None of the victims were identified.

Rivera said there was no evidence the driver had applied the brakes before the crash.

Investigators planned to examine the vehicle for mechanical malfunctions. Depending on the results, the man could face felony charges including reckless driving causing death, Rivera said.

Senate close to deal on credit for adding workers WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Key Democrats and Republicans neared agreement Wednesday on plans to give businesses a tax break for hiring unemployed workers, a rare glimmer of bipartisanship in Congress that could hand President Barack Obama a badly needed political victory.

The measure is an alternative to Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed tax cut of up to $5,000 for each new worker that employers hire. Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan ran into opposition from some House Democrats skeptical whether employers will hire because of a tax break.

The Senate alternative would exempt companies from paying the employerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share of Social Security payroll taxes for new workers hired this year, as long

as those people had been unemployed at least 60 days. It could pass the Senate as early as next week.

Both measures are aimed at providing private businesses an incentive to hire some of the 7 million Americans who have lost their jobs in the recession.

Senate leaders plan to unveil their jobs bill Thursday and vote on it as early as next week. Even though their plan differs from Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, passage would be a boost to the president as he tries to renew his administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to reduce unemployment in the run-up to congressional elections in November.

Senate passage would be a breakthrough for bipartisanship in a chamber that has been split sharply along party lines on many important votes.

Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s words fail to bridge health care divide WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; President Barack Obama exhorted Democrats to â&#x20AC;&#x153;finish the jobâ&#x20AC;? on a health care overhaul Wednesday, but his comments failed to bridge deep divisions within his party.

Addressing a gathering of Senate Democrats, Obama insisted that lawmakers have an opportunity to remake the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s system of medical care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here we are with a chance to change it,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And all of you put extraordinary work last year into making serious changes that would not only reform the insurance industry, not only cover 30 million Americans, but would also bend the cost curve and save a trillion dollars on our deficits.â&#x20AC;?

Congressional leaders are working to see whether they can move comprehensive legislation forward under complex procedures requiring a simple majority in the Senate rather than the 60-vote supermajority that Democrats lost after last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special election in Massachusetts. The House and Senate each passed separate bills last year, but a deal to merge those measures was upended by Republican Scott Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win in Massachusetts.

Gov. declares Ill. victory, challenger vows fight CHICAGO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has declared victory in the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Democratic gubernatorial primary, even though his

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Quinn held a small lead over Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes early Tuesday morning with not all the votes counted.

With 99 percent of precincts reporting, each man had about 50 percent of the vote.

But Quinn, the embattled successor to disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, has told supporters heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s won the close race.

Minutes earlier, Hynes vowed to fight until every vote was counted.

Cuts leave indigent dialysis patients in limbo

ATLANTA (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Before she started receiving dialysis treatments at Atlantaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grady Memorial Hospital, Bineet Kaur was so sick from kidney failure she could hardly walk.

The memories of that pain came flooding back in September, when she received a letter saying the clinic was closing.

The treatment typically costs $40,000 to $50,000 a year, and Grady is just one of the struggling public hospitals cutting the service to reduce costs. Many indigent dialysis patients, including Kaur, are illegal immigrants, so facilities that give them routine treatments receive no federal money for their care.

Since the clinic closed in October, Kaur and other former clinic patients have been getting private dialysis treatments funded by Grady, which is struggling to find new providers for them and has even offered to buy them plane tickets to their home countries.

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By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer

NEW YORK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hopeful, breathless, even fretful over what may lie ahead or be forever unexplained, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lostâ&#x20AC;? fans have welcomed back the ABC mystical thriller for its sixth season â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the beginning of its long-coming, tooclose-for-comfort finale.

The end is coming May 23, according to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lostâ&#x20AC;? co-creators Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof, who made it official Tuesday during their guest appearances on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimmy Kimmel Live!â&#x20AC;?

The first two of the final 18 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lostâ&#x20AC;? hours had aired earlier in the evening â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and won a warm reception from the audience.

This season premiere attracted 12.1 million viewers, against first-place CBS dramas â&#x20AC;&#x153;NCIS: Los Angelesâ&#x20AC;? (with 16.4 million) and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Good Wifeâ&#x20AC;?

(12.7 million), according to the Nielsen Co. In the advertiser-coveted 18-to49-year-old demographic, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lostâ&#x20AC;? beat its nearest competitor, NBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Biggest Loser,â&#x20AC;? by 51 percent.

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Lost cast memeber Michael Emerson, right, and his wife, Carrie Preston arrive at ABCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lost Premiere on Waikiki Beach Saturday in Honolulu. explosion Jack (Matthew Fox) masterminded to rewrite history and render the seriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; whole story line moot? And whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the scoop with the dead John Locke (Terry Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Quinn) coexisting with his verymuch-alive John Locke look-alike?

(Warning: possible pesky spoilers ahead.)

Well, Jack is seen back on Oceanic Airlines Flight 815, and despite several moments of troubling turbulence, soon enough all seems well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Looks like we made it,â&#x20AC;? Jack says to a fellow passenger as the flight smooths out.

Was this a replay of the original flight, just before the plane was pulled apart by electromagnetic energy and crashed in the series

premiere?

Maybe Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grand plan to prevent that crash didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work.

Or maybe it did.

Then the action shifts to the island and the construction site of the Swan station, where the nuclear bomb had been detonated at last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end to cap the deep pocket of electromagnetic forces.

Jack, Kate (Evangeline Lily) and Sawyer (Josh Holloway) are bloodied and shaken up by the eruption.

And Juliet (Elizabeth Mitchell), who set off the nuke after plunging to the bottom of the shaft with the bomb, is found

by Sawyer alive. Alive long enough for their tearful farewell, anyway.

Elsewhere, the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

uber-boss, Jacob (Mark Pellegrino), who was apparently stabbed and burned to death in last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finale, seems in fine fettle long enough to declare, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I died an hour ago.â&#x20AC;?

As for the live version of Locke: Seems as though this is the human alter ego for the mysterious Smoke Monster, which has plagued the islanders in the past. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sorry you had to see me like that,â&#x20AC;? he tells Ben (Michael Emerson), who is shocked by the sight of the carnage inflicted on Jacobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thuggish security guards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What are you?â&#x20AC;? asks Ben when the monster reverts to Lockeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s human form. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a what, Ben. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a who,â&#x20AC;? says ersatz Locke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the monster,â&#x20AC;?

Ben insists. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not resort to name-calling,â&#x20AC;? the Locke character says.

Then this creature that looks like Locke delivers a tribute to the real and realdead Locke: â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was weak and pathetic and irreparably broken. But despite all that, there was something admirable about him: He was the only one of them who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to leave.

The only one who realized how pitiful the life he left behind actually was.â&#x20AC;?

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Tony Bennett paints 2010 Jazz Fest poster NEW ORLEANS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Grammy-winning jazz crooner Tony Bennett is taking part in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be singing.

A portrait Bennett Bennett painted of his late friend and fellow jazzman Louis Prima is being produced as this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official Jazz Fest poster. It depicts a laughing Prima with sunglasses perched on his forehead while he holds a trumpet and a jazz band plays in the background. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so full of life,â&#x20AC;? Quint Davis, producer of the music festival, said of the poster. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good.â&#x20AC;?

Bennett, 83, said painting the portrait of Prima, a New Orleans native, was one of his lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest honors because of his love and respect for Prima, who Bennett said he had known since his early days in the entertainment business in the 1950s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you love someone, the love just flows out into the painting,â&#x20AC;? Bennett said in a telephone interview. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you really have a great friendship and care for someone and you paint them, it just comes out. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy.â&#x20AC;?

Primaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career spanned five decades in the genres of jazz, swing and pop.

He recorded hundreds of songs and wrote â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sing,

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Bennett said Prima â&#x20AC;&#x153;was like a father to me.â&#x20AC;? He said Prima taught him how to be professional, on time and â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in 1950s Las Vegas â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not to gamble all his money away. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was just starting out in the business and had a lot to learn,â&#x20AC;? Bennett said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He gave me one of the greatest lessons in life because at that time, a lot of entertainers kept gambling and got into a lot of debt. He was a wonderful friend.â&#x20AC;?

Bennett said he respected Prima as a performer as much as he did Frank Sinatra, Fred Astaire and Louis Armstrong.

Game on! CBS sells out last Super Bowl ads LOS ANGELES (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; CBS Corp. said it sold out of ads for the Super Bowl on Monday at average prices that are better than last year, with some 30second spots topping $3 million apiece.

CBS said the final spot sold Monday morning, six days before kickoff.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a few days ahead of schedule. Last year, NBC still had two 30-second spots remaining two days before the game as the economy was mired in a recession, and announced only on the eve of the game that it sold out a total 69 spots.

CBS said last month it was selling 62 spots, but that grew over time and the final number of spots is â&#x20AC;&#x153;very closeâ&#x20AC;? to what NBC sold last year, said spokesman Dana McClintock. The network provided no further details on prices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy campers over here,â&#x20AC;? said Jo Ann Ross, president of network sales at CBS.

LA judge sends Ryan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Nealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son back to rehab LOS ANGELES (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A judge in Los Angeles is sending the troubled son of Ryan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal and the late Farrah Fawcett back to rehab after more than a month in jail.

The judge placed Redmond Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal back on probation and sentenced to an intense residential rehab program during a brief hearing Thursday. The 25-year-old has been jailed since Dec. 29 for violating his probation on a previous drug conviction.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Tynan says if Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal succeeds at the rehab program, he will then be sent to a sober-living facility. He may eventually be granted passes to leave, but Tynan says the program will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;justifiablyâ&#x20AC;? severe. ** Planet 51: PG (10:20), 12:20, 5:25 ** Planet 51: PG (10:20), 12:20, 5:25

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Pace of giving slows a bit for relief

By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer

NEW YORK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In the three weeks since a catastrophic earthquake hit Haiti, the American public has donated more than $644 million for relief efforts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; yet already thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concern that the generosity will fade even as dire needs persist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It could be that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just too hard for people to contemplate all the money thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needed for Haiti and do all the things needed for the American economy at the same time,â&#x20AC;? said Stacy Palmer, editor of the Chronicle of Philanthropy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the immediate aftermath, were fundraisers even necessary?â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now it does seem to be slowing down. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a real test for the charities to make a compelling case to give.â&#x20AC;?

As of Wednesday, according to a running tally by the Chronicle, private donations to major organizations engaged in Haiti relief totaled $644 million â&#x20AC;&#x201D; roughly on pace with some other big disasters of

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Patrick Rooney, executive director of Indiana Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center on Philanthropy, said the three-week total surpassed the pace for the 2004 Asian tsunami, ran slightly behind the pace after the 9/11 terror attacks and was well behind the flow of donations after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005.

Long-term, donations in response to those disasters kept growing for many months â&#x20AC;&#x201D; reaching $1.9 billion for the tsu-

nami, $2.8 billion for 9/11 and more than $5 billion for Katrina and other Gulf Coast hurricanes, according to the philanthropy centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calculations.

Whether Haitiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plight inspires a comparable commitment from donors is a question preoccupying relief officials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uncertainty,â&#x20AC;? said Randy Strash, strategic director for emergency response with the relief group World Vision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to respond lightning-fast for the emergency phase.

But for the reconstruction phase, where we rely a lot on major donor gifts, we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know yet for another two or three months how big that will get.â&#x20AC;?

Strash said World Vision thus far has raised $22.7 million in cash for its Haiti efforts, including $15.2 million given online â&#x20AC;&#x201D; slightly ahead of its pace in the wake of the tsunami. Now World Vision is waiting to see the response to slower-moving, traditional tactics â&#x20AC;&#x201D; like mailed solicitations that may not be answered and tallied for many more weeks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s giving patterns have changed,â&#x20AC;? Strash said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just an online giving burst that dries up â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and corporations and foundations are reluctant to commit because of the recession â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to hurt reconstruction.â&#x20AC;?

Another big recipient has been Baltimore-based Catholic Relief Services, which as of Wednesday has received $37.5 million â&#x20AC;&#x201D; just behind its pace for the tsunami.

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NO YELLOW JACKETS OR CAVS SIGN — YET

Cavs stay in 1st after beating Jags

SANFORD — Neither Lee County nor Southern Lee had any football players sign National Letters of Intent to play college football on Wednesday’s National Signing Day. The Yellow Jackets, who finished 3-8 in the first year under Burton Cates, have had multiple players sign in each of the previous four seasons.

“We’ve got a few that plan on signing within the next six weeks,” said Cates. “They’ll be signing with smaller schools.”

Southern Lee, which finished 0-11 in the first season under Eric Puryear, didn’t have a player sign for the second straight season.

“It’s disappointing,” said Puryear. “It’s hard to get coaches to come out and recruit when you don’t succeed as a team.

We tried to get the word out on several kids and get them exposure. We might have a few sign with Division III schools.”

Puryear also said that he is still working with Elon University about getting more film for former Cavalier kicker Jake Brower.

“He’s being looked at by Elon,” said Puryear. “We’re working on getting them some more film from some of his games.”

By RYAN SARDA sarda@sanfordherald.com

SPRING LAKE — Two down, two to go.

Southern Lee head basketball coach Gaston Collins said prior to last Thursday’s game against Gray’s Creek that the Cavaliers would have to win the rest of their games in order to repeat as regular season Cape Fear Valley Conference cham-

pions.

After their 64-54 victory over Overhills on Wednesday night, the Cavaliers are halfway to their goal.

Ace Chalmers led the Cavaliers with 16 points, seven steals and six assists in the victory.

Josh Mellette added 15 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Darius Gill rounded out the trio of double-digit scorers with 11 points.

Southern Lee also had contributions from Darren Perry with eight points while Shakeer Alston and A.J. Jackson scored seven points apiece. Chris Clegg added six.

At one point the Cavaliers (13-7, 9-1) took a 54-40 lead in the third quarter. The Jaguars, however, kept chipping away at the deficit and finally cut it for just four (63-59) in the fourth.

The Cavaliers ended the game

on an 11-5 run to put Overhills away.

The win keeps Southern Lee a game ahead of Westover for first place in the conference standings.

“We’re confident,” said Collins. “We know it’s going to be a tough battle the rest of the way, though. We’ve got two tough opponents coming up. We’ve just got to come ready to play for 32 minutes.”

Rejection a motivation for some players

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY

By BARRY WILNER AP Football Writer

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Tell us in 50 words or less why you love your favorite driver. Then tell us in 50 words or less what it is about your least favorite driver that makes you root against him.

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NHL CANES REACTIVATE CORVO, PLACE RUUTU ON IR

RALEIGH (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have activated defenseman Joe Corvo while placing forward Tuomo Ruutu on injured reserve.

The team announced the moves on Wednesday.

Corvo’s lower right leg was cut by Washington defenseman Karl Alzner’s skate in a collision during the first period of a game on Nov. 30. The cut required surgery, and Corvo missed 28 games.

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Former Northwood running back Tobais Palmer, center, signed a national letter of intent to play football for N.C. State on Wednesday.

Pair of former Chargers sign with D-1 programs Tobais Palmer makes his way to N.C. State while Terrance Hackney will play for Ole Miss

By RYAN SARDA sarda@sanfordherald.com

PITTSBORO — Tobais Palmer did it again.

On Wednesday, the former Northwood tailback signed another National Letter of Intent to play football at North Carolina State next season.

Palmer, Northwood’s all-time leading rusher with just under 4,600 career yards, committed to N.C. State in the spring of 2008 but did not qualify for fall admission to the university. He’s spent the last two seasons at Georgia Military College, a junior college in Milledgeville, Ga. “The deal was that if I spent

See Signing, Page 6B

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Northwood and Hargrave Military Academy’s Terrance Hackney signs a national letter of intent to play football for Mississippi on Wednesday. Hackney is flanked by his mother Terra Farrow and his father Stanley Hackney.

Joining him are (back row, l-r) his brother Bernard Palmer, Northwood head football coach Bill Hall and Northwood Principal Chris Blice.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The overlooked, the underrated and the outright rejected have somehow landed in this Super Bowl — some with starring roles, too.

The New Orleans Saints wouldn’t be competitive, let alone NFC champions and in their first Super Bowl, without a number of players who fit those Brees categories. The list starts with quarterback Drew Brees and includes Darren Sharper, Jonathan Vilma, Jeremy Shockey, Pierre Thomas and Marques Colston.

Same for the Colts.

Indianapolis defensive starters Gary Brackett and Melvin Bullitt weren’t drafted. Neither was Jeff Saturday, the three-time All-Pro who snaps the ball to Peyton Manning. Two other starters, guard Ryan Lilja and defensive tackle Dan Muir, were picked up on waivers. DE Raheem Brock was selected in the seventh round by the Eagles in 2002, cut and signed by Indy. Pierre Garcon, the rapidly developing wide receiver, was a sixth-round draft pick.

“You’ve got to take advantage of your opportunities. Nothing’s given to you. You’ve got to take it and don’t let it go,” said Antoine Bethea, the Colts’ starting free safety and a sixth-round pick in 2006. “Myself, Melvin Bullitt, Jacob Lacey, Jerraud Powers — I think we’ve all done that. And that’s just the secondary, not even mentioning the guys on the front end. So whatev-

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N.C. STATE BASKETBALL

Cavs shut down Wolfpack North Carolina State’s Farnold Degand drives past Virginia’s Jontel Evans in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Mike Scott scored 15 points and Virginia held North Carolina State scoreless for more than 7 minutes on the way to a 59-47 victory Wednesday night.

Virginia (14-6, 5-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) regained a share of first place in the conference with No. 10 Duke, and completed a season sweep of the series with the Wolfpack.

North Carolina State (14-9, 2-6) led

28-25 at halftime, but managed just 19 points in the second half, none during a stretch when Virginia turned a 32-29 deficit into a 40-32 lead.

Richard Howell led N.C. State with 14 points and Tracy Smith had 12.

Mustapha Farrakhan added 11 points and Jerome Meyinsse 10 for Virginia, while Sylven Landesberg failed to score in double figures for the first time this season, finishing with seven.

Signing Day

2B / Thursday, February 4, 2010 / The Sanford Herald East Carolina Recruiting commitments hold firm at ECU (AP) — East Carolina coach Ruffin McNeill didn’t have a lot of time to settle in before it was time to bring in his first recruiting class.

McNeill’s main job for Wednesday’s national signing day was to keep the commitments that had come before Skip Holtz left Greenville to take over at South Florida last month. The Pirates announced an 18-member class, with nine projected to play defense and five already enrolled at school and expected to participate in spring drills.

McNeill says he spent the past week visiting with nearly every member of the recruiting class and meeting with their families to make sure they felt comfortable with the new staff.

Wake Forest Deacs sign class of 21 freshmen (AP) — Some of Wake Forest’s newest players might have a chance to play right away.

Coach Jim Grobe on Wednesday announced the Demon Deacons’ class of 21 incoming players, and says that because of the team’s needs, playing some first-year freshmen is “something we’re going to look really hard at.”

Grobe says some immediate help could come in the secondary.

Scout.com rated all of Wake Forest’s four new defensive backs as three-star prospects.

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Heels get early boost up front CHAPEL HILL (AP) — James Hurst and T.J. Leifheit are already on campus at North Carolina, working in the weight room and studying film to get ready for spring practice.

The offensive linemen are part of the Tar Heels’ 21-player recruiting class for the upcoming season — and they could be immediately valuable for a team that struggled with injuries and depth on the line last season.

“They’re two very talented players,” coach Butch Davis said Wednesday. “They’re big, they’re strong, they’re physical and it certainly was a need of this football team to recruit some offensive linemen.”

The early arrivals give

a boost up front to Davis’ fourth recruiting class, which grabbed a little of everything except when it came to a quarterback.

Davis said the coaching staff was satisfied with rising senior T.J. Yates and youngsters Braden Hanson and Bryn Renner, focusing instead on adding four offensive linemen and four defensive linemen.

Hurst, a native of Plainfield, Ind., was rated as a five-star prospect by Scout. com, which also had him as the No. 3 offensive tackle nationally. Leifheit was a four-star prospect and was regarded as one of the state’s top prospects out of Wilmington.

“I wanted to get in here in January and see what

I could do and get ready for spring practice and get some reps,” Hurst said.

“That’s the one thing the coaches here told us: that they needed us to get reps.”

Another early enrollee is four-star defensive lineman Brandon Willis, a Duncan, S.C., native who switched his commitment from Tennessee when Lane Kiffin left Knoxville to take over at Southern California.

“I’m glad to be here and I’m glad how it ended,” Willis said.

“I don’t blame Lane for what he did. I don’t blame any of the coaches. It’s a business and you have to make the best business decision for you. I’m happy where I’m at and I’m comfortable here.”

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North Carolina also landed four-star prospects in running back Giovanni Bernard of Davie, Fla., and defensive lineman Kareem Martin of Roanoke Rapids.

They also have five players listed as multi-positional athletes for plenty of versatility.

The Tar Heels finished with the No. 31-rated class nationally, according to Scout.com.

“They really beefed up, and I think they needed to,” said Miller Safrit, a regional analyst for the recruiting site. “Just a lot of big athletes up front and then really a lot of speed in the skill positions — all across the board, not just on offense but defense as well.”

Blue Devils’ recruiting class has strong local flavor

DURHAM (AP) — Duke has started winning more often on the field under David Cutcliffe.

The Blue Devils think they’ve figured out how to succeed on Signing Day, too.

Nine of the 19 players they signed Wednesday come from North Carolina high schools, the second straight year they’ve made successful inroads in a state that never seems to have a shortage of quality Division I prospects.

Of course, it helps that Duke’s program is no longer the national laughingstock it had been for much of the past decade. The Blue Devils are coming off a 5-7 finish — their best since 1994. A 9-16 record in Cutcliffe’s first two seasons might not be great, but there’s no question the program is in significantly better shape than it was when it went winless four times from 1996-2006.

“I don’t think there’s any question that recruiting and winning get better — it’s kind of hand in hand,” Cutcliffe said. “You’ve got to recruit Scout.com regional recruit- better to start winning games, ing analyst Miller Safrit. “It’s and when you win games, it’s easier to recruit better. That’s not overloaded at any one all a part of the cycle. I think position. They have a lot we can certainly tell, in two of players on the offensive years, people see where the line and on the defensive program’s headed. ... You can’t line. ... They really hit the fool them. They feel the energy, positions they needed the they feel the excitement and most. Defensive back, I they look at some of the good think, they really needed young players.” some help and they’ve The recruiting experts rank got some guys that are this class near the bottom versatile.” of the Atlantic Coast ConferSome defensive backs ence and in the middle of the could provide instant help, pack in the Bowl Subdivision. namely Dontae Johnson, According to Scout.com, all D.J. Green and David Amthe signees are rated as either erson — the “key cog,” said two- or three-star prospects.

Safrit, for a defense that The gem might have come ranked among the ACC’s from out of state. Scout.com worst against the pass dur- rates Chicago native Laken ing a 5-7 finish last season. Tomlinson, a 6-foot-5, 295And then there’s Crisp, pound lineman, as the nation’s rated as the nation’s fourth- 23rd-best offensive guard. best prospect at offensive And once again, Cutcliffe made it a priority to keep tackle. His addition can’t some top local players close help but bolster a group to home. Cutcliffe’s first two of blockers, with O’Brien saying “we want to build an full recruiting classes had a NFL line here, like we did at combined 18 players from the state.

Boston College.”

5-star OL headlines Pack’s class RALEIGH (AP) — Tom O’Brien announced a fivestar offensive-line prospect that signed with North Carolina State.

Then he ran down the list of current Wolfpack players who weren’t regarded nearly that highly by the recruiting experts.

The lesson: You can’t judge how successful a recruiting class is until the players actually take the field.

N.C. State on Wednesday announced its 19-player recruiting class as part of Signing Day festivities, with

the jewel of the crop being offensive tackle Robert Crisp — seemingly a can’tmiss prospect who comes to campus from a few miles away at Raleigh’s Athens Drive High School.

“We’ve never recruited a player dependent on what someone else thinks about him,” O’Brien said. “It all comes down to what we think about him. Certainly we’re not right all the time, and I don’t think the ‘star system’ is right all the time.

It’s a very subjective judgment on talent, and one man’s treasure is another

man’s piece of junk.”

Perhaps, but the analysts certainly think the rest of the Wolfpack’s incoming class is solid, if not flashy.

Durham receiver Anthony Creecy was rated as a four-star prospect, according to Scout.com, and the recruiting service graded the class as in the middle of the Atlantic Coast Conference pack and 41st nationally. Nearly every other player in the balanced class received three stars from the recruiting service.

“You hit the main word, and that’s balance,” said

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; For Dwight Freeney, South Florida is the perfect locale for a Super Bowl â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and a sore ankle.

The Colts All-Pro defensive end said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been walking around barefoot and along the sandy beach outside the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hotel to strengthen his sprained right ankle. It may be enough to get him into Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game against the New Orleans Saints. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes walking is good because it keeps things fluid,â&#x20AC;? Freeney said Wednesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You hear people say he should be in a boot or something. But sometimes it can get stiff, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to get that motion back in the ankle.

It gets the blood flowing, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been walking around barefoot and in the sand.â&#x20AC;?

Try doing that in Indianapolis this time of year.

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Eagles hire Jauron as assistant coach

PHILADELPHIA (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dick Jauron is back in the NFL. The former Bills head coach was hired Wednesday by the Philadelphia Eagles as a senior assistant/defensive backs coach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Long before he became a defensive coordinator and head coach in this league, Dick Jauron was considered to be one of, if not the best defensive backs coaches in the game,â&#x20AC;? Eagles head coach Andy Reid said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We

Colts, Saints breaking the mold

welcome his experience and knowledge of the game and look forward to adding him to our defensive coaching staff.â&#x20AC;?

Jauron replaces Brian Stewart, who left after one season to become defensive coordinator at the University of Houston. Jauron was fired by the Bills in November after a 3-6 start. He was 24-33 in Buffalo in three-plus seasons.

By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer

MIAMI â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In the 1973 Super Bowl, Bob Griese threw a grand total of 11 passes to help the Miami Dolphins complete the NFLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only perfect season.

The sport was more wide open a generation later, when winning quarterback Troy Aikman tossed 23 passes in the 1996 championship game for the Dallas Cowboys. The Baltimore Ravens allowed Trent Dilfer to throw a whopping 25 times when they won the league title in 2001.

Peyton Manning and Drew Brees may surpass those numbers before halftime in Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Super Bowl between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints, because passing wins like never before.

Every 12-year-old fan can recite the NFLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s common coaching mantra: Run the ball, control the clock and play good defense. But that longtime model for winning championships may be headed the way of leather helmets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The game has changed,â&#x20AC;? former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s catered to throwing.â&#x20AC;?

Manning and Brees do it better than anyone else, which is a big reason their teams are in the title game.

Brees set an NFL record with his completion percentage of 70.6, and Manning ranked second at 68.8.

Jetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rex Ryan wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get another fine from NFL NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; New York Jets coach Rex Ryan will not be fined by the NFL for making an obscene gesture at a mixed martial arts event last weekend.

League spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed to The Associated Press in an e-mail Wednesday that Ryan would not face additional discipline by the NFL after the Jets fined him $50,000 on Tuesday.

Officials chosen for Super Bowl FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Referee Scott Green will lead a seven-man crew in officiating Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Super Bowl between Indianapolis and the New Orleans Saints.

The NFL announced the game officials Wednesday.

Green is finishing his 19th season in the NFL. He was a back judge in the 2002 and 2004 Super Bowls. He has been a referee since 2004, and will be officiating his 13th playoff game.

The other officials are umpire Undrey Wash, head linesman John McGrath, line judge Jeff Seeman, field judge Rob Vernatchi, side judge Greg Meyer and back judge Greg Steed.

Brees led the league with 34 touchdown passes, and Manning tied Brett Favre for second at 33. Brees ranked first in passing efficiency, and Manning was on pace for an NFL-high 4,800 yards before resting for the playoffs late in the regular season.

Gaudy passing statistics havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t historically translated into winning. Instead, 300-yard games were for losers.

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The Colts will play for the title despite ranking a distant 32nd and last in rushing. The Arizona Cardinals also ranked last a year

ago when they reached the Super Bowl. No team had previously achieved that dubious feat, according to STATS LLC. So what happened to the notion of keeping the ball on the ground to win? â&#x20AC;&#x153;That day has gone,â&#x20AC;? says NFL draft consultant Gil Brandt, who has worked in the league since the 1960s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you get 10 carries as a running back now, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good. And whatever amount teams passed this year, there will be more passing next year.â&#x20AC;?

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NBA Standings

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB L10 d-Cleveland 39 11 .780 — 9-1 d-Orlando 33 16 .673 5½ 7-3 d-Boston 30 16 .652 7 4-6 Atlanta 30 17 .638 7½ 6-4 Toronto 26 23 .531 12½ 7-3 Charlotte 24 23 .511 13½ 6-4 Miami 24 24 .500 14 4-6 Chicago 23 23 .500 14 7-3 Milwaukee 21 26 .447 16½ 5-5 New York 18 29 .383 19½ 3-7 Indiana 17 32 .347 21½ 3-7 Detroit 16 31 .340 21½ 4-6 Philadelphia 16 31 .340 21½ 4-6 Washington 16 31 .340 21½ 4-6 New Jersey 4 43 .085 33½ 1-9 WESTERN CONFERENCE

W L Pct GB L10 d-L.A. Lakers 37 12 .755 — 7-3 d-Denver 33 15 .688 3½ 9-1 d-Dallas 30 18 .625 6½ 5-5 Utah 29 18 .617 7 9-1 San Antonio 27 19 .587 8½ 4-6 Phoenix 29 21 .580 8½ 5-5 Portland 29 21 .580 8½ 5-5 Oklahoma City 27 21 .563 9½ 6-4 Houston 26 22 .542 10½ 5-5 Memphis 26 22 .542 10½ 6-4 New Orleans 26 22 .542 10½ 6-4 L.A. Clippers 21 27 .438 15½ 4-6 Sacramento 16 31 .340 20 1-9 Golden State 13 34 .277 23 2-8 Minnesota 11 38 .224 26 3-7 Tuesday’s Games Indiana 130, Toronto 115 Cleveland 105, Memphis 89 Orlando 99, Milwaukee 82 Detroit 97, New Jersey 93 L.A. Clippers 90, Chicago 82 Oklahoma City 106, Atlanta 99 Houston 119, Golden State 97 Wednesday’s Games L.A. Clippers at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

New Jersey at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Washington at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Miami at Boston, 8 p.m.

Golden State at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Portland at Utah, 9 p.m.

Sports Review BASKETBALL Str W-9 W-4 W-1 L-2 L-1 L-1 L-2 L-1 L-1 L-3 W-1 W-1 W-1 L-1 L-3

Home 20-3 19-4 13-8 19-5 17-6 18-5 13-12 14-8 15-7 11-14 11-13 11-14 7-16 9-16 3-20

Away 19-8 14-12 17-8 11-12 9-17 6-18 11-12 9-15 6-19 7-15 6-19 5-17 9-15 7-15 1-23

Conf 20-6 23-9 20-10 17-11 18-16 15-16 15-12 13-12 13-13 12-18 13-18 12-16 9-17 12-17 3-24

Str L-1 W-2 L-3 W-6 L-1 W-3 W-2 W-3 W-1 L-1 L-1 W-1 L-3 L-6 W-2

Home 23-3 22-3 14-8 20-6 19-10 18-6 17-9 15-10 15-9 18-6 16-6 14-9 13-10 9-13 8-17

Away 14-9 11-12 16-10 9-12 8-9 11-15 12-12 12-11 11-13 8-16 10-16 7-18 3-21 4-21 3-21

Conf 20-9 20-9 16-13 15-13 14-14 17-11 18-10 11-15 20-14 17-16 19-11 10-19 10-18 7-21 5-26

San Antonio at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Charlotte at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Denver, 10:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Miami at Cleveland, 8 p.m.

San Antonio at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

Friday’s Games Detroit at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Washington at Orlando, 7 p.m.

New Jersey at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Houston at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Philadelphia at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Atlanta, 8 p.m.

Minnesota at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Denver at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Pts 532 527 517 500 398 368 331 274 258 257 248 231 227 214 210 207 185 164 157 156 145 141 136 132 131 127 124 123 122 121 113 110 110 109 108 107 107 101 100 100 99 99 96 96 96 93 93 92 91 91 90 89 88 87 87 85 84 82 79 78 76 75 74 74 68 68 68 68 65 65 65 65 63 61

Money $923,850 $1,007,000 $965,660 $1,120,000 $799,333 $721,200 $668,100 $510,733 $534,000 $457,553 $408,769 $388,293 $472,333 $406,233 $363,450 $396,778 $350,250 $336,835 $323,333 $297,538 $203,436 $199,533 $221,598 $210,460 $222,250 $235,000 $257,200 $310,615 $237,200 $210,956 $206,375 $159,770 $172,450 $120,283 $195,250 $195,436 $162,255 $156,950 $200,750 $180,000 $130,905 $162,697 $186,163 $197,697 $161,872 $83,321 $132,320 $208,333 $89,122 $97,320 $167,500 $94,186 $109,500 $113,436 $86,316 $110,550 $164,500 $70,936 $96,917 $154,000 $76,770 $104,960 $84,416 $82,722 $53,835 $127,200 $160,000 $50,267 $115,000 $115,000 $72,660 $50,460 $70,622 $80,867

Transactions

Wednesday’s Sports Transactions The Associated Press Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES_Announced RHP Dennis Sarfate has cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Norfolk (IL).

BOSTON RED SOX_Agreed to terms with C Gustavo Molina and RHP Joe Nelson on minor league contracts. Promoted Eddie Romero to assistant director of its Latin American operations and Gus Quattlebaum to assistant director of amateur scouting.

TAMPA BAY RAYS_Claimed RHP Mike Ekstrom off waivers from San Diego. Agreed to terms with C Alvin Colina and LHP Heath Phillips on minor league contracts.

National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS_Agreed to terms with RHP Ramon Ortiz and INF Alfredo Amezaga on minor league contracts.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS_Announced RHP Chris Smith accepted outright assignment to Nashville (PCL). Claimed RHP Marco Estrada off waivers from Washington. Designated RHP Tim Dillard for assignment.

American Association SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CAPTAINS_Signed LHP Aaron Cunningham.

Can-Am League SUSSEX SKYHAWKS_Traded INF Chris Kelly to Chico (Golden) for cash.

Northern League FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS_Traded RHP Yosandy Ibanez to York (Atlantic) for a player to be named. Agreed to terms with LHP Adam Tollefson and LHP Jeremy Hauer.

GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS_Agreed to terms with INF Jeff Beachum.

United League AMARILLO DILLAS_Traded INF Eric Brown to Normal (Frontier) for a player to be named.

FOOTBALL National Football League PHILADELPHIA EAGLES_Named Dick Jauron senior assistant/defensive backs coach.

HOCKEY National Hockey League BOSTON BRUINS_Reassigned F Matt Marquardt from

75. Briny Baird 76. Steve Elkington 77. Matt Every 78. Tom Lehman 78. David Toms 80. Shane Bertsch 81. David Lutterus 81. Boo Weekley 83. Phil Mickelson 84. Scott Piercy 85. Kevin Stadler 86. Jerry Kelly 87. Vance Veazey 88. Blake Adams 89. Chris Tidland 90. Garrett Willis 91. J.B. Holmes 91. Hunter Mahan 93. Nick O’Hern 93. Brian Stuard 95. Bill Lunde 96. Webb Simpson 97. Jason Bohn 97. J.P. Hayes 99. Roger Tambellini 100. Brett Quigley 101. Henrik Bjornstad 101. Charlie Wi 103. Paul Goydos 104. Matt Bettencourt 104. John Senden 106. Kevin Johnson 107. Rich Barcelo 108. Jonathan Byrd 109. Ben Curtis 110. Dean Wilson 111. Mathew Goggin 111. Tim Herron 111. Rod Pampling 111. Chez Reavie 115. Josh Teater 116. Chris DiMarco 116. Joe Durant 116. Jeff Overton 119. Luke Donald 119. James Driscoll 119. Rocco Mediate 119. Tom Pernice, Jr. 123. Brian Davis 123. Billy Mayfair 123. Chris Wilson 126. Mark Calcavecchia 126. Corey Pavin 126. Vijay Singh 129. Steve Lowery 129. Steve Marino 129. Ted Purdy 129. Nicholas Thompson 133. Lee Janzen 134. Jerod Turner 135. Harrison Frazar 136. Greg Chalmers 137. Tommy Armour III 137. Michael Connell 137. Andrew McLardy 140. Woody Austin 140. Jason Day 142. Bob Estes 143. Jim Carter 144. Brenden Pappas 144. Johnson Wagner 146. Jeff Maggert 147. Greg Owen 148. Craig Bowden 148. Andres Romero

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The Associated Press The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 31, 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. Kansas (54) 20-1 1,605 2 2. Villanova (4) 19-1 1,534 3 3. Syracuse (6) 21-1 1,506 4 4. Kentucky (1) 20-1 1,460 1 5. Michigan St. 19-3 1,367 5 6. West Virginia 17-3 1,230 9 7. Georgetown 16-4 1,204 7 8. Purdue 18-3 1,182 10 9. Texas 18-3 1,069 6 10. Duke 17-4 1,025 8 10. Kansas St. 17-4 1,025 11 12. BYU 21-2 748 12 13. Ohio St. 16-6 677 20 14. Tennessee 16-4 655 14 15. New Mexico 20-3 636 23 16. Wisconsin 16-5 585 16 17. Gonzaga 17-4 541 13 18. Vanderbilt 16-4 502 21 19. Temple 18-4 495 15 20. Baylor 16-4 461 24 21. Georgia Tech 16-5 459 22 22. Pittsburgh 16-5 278 17 23. Butler 18-4 216 — 24. N. Iowa 19-2 193 — 25. Mississippi 16-5 132 18 Others receiving votes: Florida St. 77, Cornell 39, UAB 32, Wake Forest 31, Xavier 31, Siena 19, Rhode Island 17 17-3, Clemson 16, UNLV 16, Missouri 13, Charlotte 12, Marquette 10, Saint Mary’s, Calif. 9, UTEP 7, Wichita St. 5, Oklahoma St. 3, Maryland 2, George Mason 1.

USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Poll

FedEx Cup Standings Rank Name 1. Bill Haas 2. Ryan Palmer 3. Ben Crane 4. Geoff Ogilvy 5. Matt Kuchar 6. Robert Allenby 7. Rory Sabbatini 8. Brandt Snedeker 9. Steve Stricker 10. Marc Leishman 11. Tim Clark 12. Bubba Watson 13. Retief Goosen 14. Michael Sim 15. Charles Howell III 16. Alex Prugh 17. John Rollins 18. Martin Laird 19. Ryan Moore 20. Ernie Els 21. Brian Gay 22. Stephen Ames 23. Michael Allen 24. Pat Perez 25. Carl Pettersson 26. Nathan Green 27. Lucas Glover 28. Sean O’Hair 29. Nick Watney 30. Chad Collins 31. Zach Johnson 32. Troy Merritt 32. Kevin Sutherland 34. Michael Bradley 35. Dustin Johnson 36. Angel Cabrera 37. Justin Rose 38. Ryuji Imada 39. Davis Love III 39. Mike Weir 41. Jason Dufner 42. Kevin Na 43. Rickie Fowler 44. Stewart Cink 45. Matt Jones 46. Tom Gillis 46. Mark Wilson 48. Kenny Perry 49. Ricky Barnes 49. Jeff Quinney 51. D.J. Trahan 52. Graham DeLaet 53. Bo Van Pelt 54. Troy Matteson 55. Spencer Levin 56. K.J. Choi 57. Omar Uresti 58. John Merrick 59. Heath Slocum 60. Chad Campbell 61. Derek Lamely 62. Y.E. Yang 63. Richard S. Johnson 64. Jeff Klauk 65. Chris Couch 66. D.A. Points 67. Paul Casey 67. Brendon de Jonge 69. Kevin Streelman 69. Vaughn Taylor 71. Fredrik Jacobson 72. Joe Ogilvie 73. George McNeill 74. Martin Flores

The AP Top 25

$111,375 $85,000 $87,450 $85,250 $36,250 $57,108 $48,935 $41,980 $74,200 $66,250 $58,750 $78,000 $50,880 $46,566 $28,281 $35,500 $36,835 $36,835 $35,436 $35,436 $39,383 $36,537 $26,417 $26,417 $24,357 $33,650 $28,495 $23,850 $32,700 $21,500 $21,500 $23,100 $25,146 $28,635 $28,140 $19,250 $18,020 $18,020 $17,000 $18,020 $22,922 $12,900 $12,900 $12,900 $13,321 $13,321 $13,321 $13,321 $22,545 $11,660 $11,660 $12,697 $12,697 $12,697 $11,872 $11,872 $11,872 $11,872 $21,385 $21,390 $21,630 $11,050 $11,130 $11,130 $11,130 $11,495 $11,495 $21,045 $11,165 $10,100 $10,706 $10,945 $9,800 $10,335 $10,335

Reading (ECHL) to Providence (AHL).

CAROLINA HURRICANES_Activated D Joe Corvo. Placed F Tuomo Ruutu on injured reserve.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS_Activated C Dave Bolland from injured reserve. Recalled G Joe Fallon from Rockford (AHL).

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS_Fired coach Ken Hitchcock.

Named assistant coach Claude Noel interim coach.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS_Recalled D Alexander Sulzer from Milwaukee (AHL).

OTTAWA SENATORS_Signed D Jared Cowen.

American Hockey League ALBANY RIVER RATS_Signed F Yannick Tifu.

NORFOLK ADMIRALS_Signed F Matt Fornataro.

SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE_Recalled G Joel Gistedt from Las Vegas (ECHL).

ECHL CHARLOTTE CHECKERS_Acquired F Matt Stefanishion from Alaska to complete an earlier trade.

LACROSSE National Lacrosse League CALGARY ROUGHNECKS_Acquired G Mike Poulin from Boston for a 2011 first-round draft pick. Traded the rights to G Chris Levis to Colorado for a 2011 second-round draft pick.

COLORADO MAMMOTH_Signed F Chris Gill.

OLYMPICS USOC_Named Patrick Sandusky chief communications officer.

SOCCER Major League Soccer KANSAS CITY WIZARDS_Traded F Adam Cristman to D.C. United for the use of an international roster spot until the end of 2011.

NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION_Named Stephen Myles assistant coach.

COLLEGE NCAA_Named Art Hyland men’s basketball rules committee secretary-rules editor.

HARDING_Named Brian Stewart offensive line coach.

HIGH POINT_Named Jared Micklos director of compliance.

OTTERBEIN_Named Joe Nemith III co-defensive coordinator.

TENNESSEE_Named Justin Wilcox defensive coordinator.

The top 25 teams in the USA Today-ESPN men’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 31, 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. Kansas (26) 20-1 769 2 2. Villanova (4) 19-1 735 3 3. Kentucky (1) 20-1 705 1 4. Syracuse 21-1 703 4 5. Michigan State 19-3 652 5 6. West Virginia 17-3 596 9 7. Purdue 18-3 552 12 8. Georgetown 16-4 550 11 9. Duke 17-4 503 7 10. Texas 18-3 495 6 11. Kansas State 17-4 433 13 12. Brigham Young 21-2 432 10 13. Gonzaga 17-4 351 8 14. Tennessee 16-4 330 14 15. Butler 18-4 297 18 16. Wisconsin 16-5 277 16 17. Temple 18-4 253 15 18. Ohio State 16-6 245 24 19. Georgia Tech 16-5 211 22 20. Vanderbilt 16-4 160 23 21. Pittsburgh 16-5 133 17 22. Northern Iowa 19-2 129 25 23. New Mexico 20-3 125 — 24. Baylor 16-4 109 — 25. Cornell 18-3 53 — Others receiving votes: Mississippi 52, Clemson 49, Florida State 34, Missouri 32, UAB 21, Saint Mary’s 18, Xavier 15, Rhode Island 11, UNLV 11, Siena 8, Connecticut 6, Maryland 5, Louisiana Tech 4, Virginia Tech 4, Tulsa 3, California 2, Oklahoma State 2.

The Women’s AP Top 25

1. Connecticut (40) 2. Stanford 3. Notre Dame 4. Nebraska 5. Tennessee 6. Duke 7. Xavier 8. Ohio St. 9. North Carolina 10. Oklahoma St. 11. West Virginia 12. Texas A&M 13. Oklahoma 14. Georgia 15. Baylor 15. Florida St. 17. Texas 18. Georgetown 19. LSU 20. Kentucky 21. Georgia Tech 22. Iowa St. 23. Wis.-Green Bay 24. Gonzaga 25. St. John’s

Record Pts Pvs 21-0 1,000 1 19-1 960 2 19-1 896 3 19-0 869 6 19-2 858 5 18-3 809 7 16-3 721 10 21-3 665 4 16-3 655 12 18-3 632 15 20-2 593 16 15-4 529 8 15-5 493 11 18-4 478 9 15-5 431 14 18-4 431 13 14-6 357 19 18-3 288 17 15-5 239 18 18-3 228 — 18-5 152 25 16-4 130 22 18-2 126 24 18-4 83 — 18-3 78 —

Others receiving votes: TCU 72, Michigan St. 70, Virginia 67, Vanderbilt 40, Hartford 29, Penn St. 6, Princeton 4, DePaul 3, Marist 3, Vermont 3, Mississippi St. 2.

NBA Leaders The Associated Press Scoring

G FG Anthony, DEN 38 384 Durant, OKC 47 462 James, CLE 49 489 Bryant, LAL 48 498 Wade, MIA 47 447 Ellis, GOL 44 448 Nowitzki, DAL 46 412 Bosh, TOR 48 409 Roy, POR 40 328 Jamison, WAS 37 299 Johnson, ATL 46 388 Randolph, MEM 46 386 Stoudemire, PHX 49 385 Maggette, GOL 45 296 Evans, SAC 42 312 Jackson, CHA 46 339 Kaman, LAC 41 345 Gay, MEM 44 331 Duncan, SAN 43 333 Rose, CHI 45 376

FT PTS AVG 327 1130 29.7 400 1392 29.6 376 1443 29.4 287 1344 28.0 328 1272 27.1 205 1137 25.8 303 1156 25.1 330 1154 24.0 213 924 23.1 142 796 21.5 129 984 21.4 189 967 21.0 255 1025 20.9 332 933 20.7 214 859 20.5 188 932 20.3 138 828 20.2 178 875 19.9 183 849 19.7 131 887 19.7

FG Percentage

FG FGA PCT Perkins, BOS 208 332 .627 Gasol, MEM 259 431 .601 Howard, ORL 275 459 .599 Hilario, DEN 248 426 .582 Bynum, LAL 290 510 .569 Horford, ATL 257 453 .567 Millsap, UTA 205 367 .559 O’Neal, CLE 200 359 .557 Haywood, WAS 173 312 .554 Stoudemire, PHX 385 696 .553 Rebounds

G OFF DEF Howard, ORL 48 175 466 Noah, CHI 44 171 367 Camby, LAC 46 145 406 Randolph, MEM 46 207 327 Lee, NYK 47 118 422 Bosh, TOR 48 146 402 Wallace, CHA 45 92 403

Paul, NOR Nash, PHX Rondo, BOS Williams, UTA Kidd, DAL James, CLE B. Davis, LAC

Assists G AST 38 424 49 544 44 425 41 391 46 423 49 394 47 374

TOT 641 538 551 534 540 548 495

AVG 13.4 12.2 12.0 11.6 11.5 11.4 11.0

AVG 11.2 11.1 9.7 9.5 9.2 8.0 8.0

NBA Team Statistics

By The Associated Press Includes games of Monday, February 1, 2010 Team Offense

G Pts Avg Phoenix 50 5500 110.0 Golden State 46 4942 107.4 Denver 48 5136 107.0 Toronto 48 4998 104.1 L.A. Lakers 49 5065 103.4 Memphis 47 4858 103.4 Atlanta 46 4702 102.2 Utah 47 4788 101.9 Sacramento 47 4762 101.3 Cleveland 49 4948 101.0 Houston 47 4741 100.9

Orlando San Antonio New York Dallas New Orleans Boston Indiana Milwaukee Oklahoma City Washington Portland Minnesota Philadelphia

48 46 47 48 48 46 48 46 47 47 50 49 47

4841 100.9 4639 100.8 4736 100.8 4830 100.6 4794 99.9 4560 99.1 4735 98.6 4533 98.5 4622 98.3 4604 98.0 4895 97.9 4782 97.6 4570 97.2

Team Defense

Boston Charlotte Cleveland Portland Oklahoma City Orlando San Antonio Miami L.A. Lakers Detroit Utah Atlanta Chicago Dallas Milwaukee L.A. Clippers Philadelphia Houston New Orleans Denver

G 46 47 49 50 47 48 46 48 49 46 47 46 45 48 46 47 47 47 48 48

Pts Avg 4308 93.7 4415 93.9 4603 93.9 4741 94.8 4496 95.7 4598 95.8 4423 96.2 4628 96.4 4732 96.6 4454 96.8 4567 97.2 4476 97.3 4407 97.9 4715 98.2 4529 98.5 4668 99.3 4698 100.0 4741 100.9 4851 101.1 4877 101.6

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)

North Carolina 2010 Recruiting Class The Associated Press Quinton Alton, ath, 6-6, 265, Hillcrest, Memphis, Tenn.

Nick Appel, ol, 6-6, 310, Bishop O’Connell, Vienna, Va. Giovanni Bernard, rb, 5-10, 205, St. Thomas Acquinas, Davie, Fla. Russell Bodine, ol, 6-4, 290, Fork Union Military, Scottsville, Va. Tre Boston, ath, 6-1, 185, North Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, Fla. D.J. Bunn, db, 6-0, 205, Smithfield/Hargrave Military, Smithfield, N.C. P.J. Clyburn, lb, 6-2, 215, West Iredell, Statesville, N.C. Ethan Farmer, ath, 6-3, 255, South Columbus, Tabor City, N.C. Brendon Felder, wr, 5-10, 175, Gateway, Monroeville, Pa. Sean Fitzpatrick, te, 6-5, 235, Pittsford-Mendon, Pittsford, N.Y. Carlos Gray, dt, 6-3, 290, Pinson (Ala.) James Hurst, ol, 6-7, 305, Plainfield (Ind.) Tim Jackson, dl, 6-5, 235, Gibbs, St. Petersburg, Fla. T.J. Leifheit, ol, 6-7, 320, Hoggard, Wilmington, N.C. Ty Linton, lb, 6-2, 215, Charlotte (N.C.) Christian Darius Lipford, lb, 6-3, 215, Hibriten, Lenoir, N.C. Kareem Martin, dl, 6-6, 245, Roanoke Rapids (N.C.) Jabari Price, db, 6-0, 175, Blanche Ely, Pompano Beach, Fla. Sean Tapley, ath, 6-1, 185, Raines, Jacksonville, Fla. Brandon Willis, dl, 6-3, 270, Byrnes, Duncan, S.C. Reggie Wilkins, ath, 5-10, 175, Crest, Shelby, N.C.

Duke’s 2010 recruiting class The Associated Press Isaac Blakeney, back, 6-6, 215, Monroe (N.C.) HS Anthony Boone, qb, 6-1, 225, Wedding HS, Monroe, N.C. Brandon Braxton, back, 6-2, 195, Providence HS, Charlotte, N.C. Kelby Brown, back, 6-2, 215, Charlotte Christian HS, Matthews, N.C. Jamal Bruce, line, 6-2, 265, Callaway HS, LaGrange, Ga. Will Bryant, line, 6-3, 295, Woodward Academy, Atlanta Takoby Cofield, line, 6-6, 300, Tarboro (N.C.) HS Brandon Connette, qb, 6-2, 210, Santiago HS, Corona, Calif.

Braxton Deaver, back, 6-5, 210, Providence HS, Charlotte, N.C. C.J. France, back, 6-1, 210, Carver HS, Columbus, Ga. Steven Ingram, line, 6-2, 340, Southaven (Miss.) HS Dezmond Johnson, line, 6-5, 220, Overton Comprehensive HS, Nashville, Tenn.

Jordan Ondijo, line, 6-5, 215, Waller HS, Prairie View, Texas Nick Sink, line, 6-5, 250, Forsyth Country Day HS, Kernersville, N.C. Josh Snead, back, 5-9, 180, SmithfieldSelma HS, Smithfield, N.C. Quan Stevenson, back, 6-1, 190, T.W. Andrews HS, High Point, N.C. Juwan Thompson, back, 5-11, 220, Woodward Academy, Fairburn, Ga. Laken Tomlinson, line, 6-5, 295, Lane Technical HS, Chicago Jamal Wallace, line, 6-4, 225, Green Run HS, Virginia Beach, Va.

NC State’s 2010 recruiting class The Associated Press David Akinniyi, de, 6-4, 250, Northeastern, Carrollton, Texas David Amerson, db, 6-3, 180, Dudley HS, Greensboro, N.C. Billy Bennett, k, 6-1, 220, Mira Costa JC, San Diego Torian Box, ol, 6-3, 295, North Clayton HS, College Park, Ga. Tyler Brosius, qb, 6-3, 233, Tuscola HS, Waynesville, N.C. Tyson Chandler, ol, 6-6, 340, Fork Union MA, North Plainfield, N.J. Anthony Creecy, rb, 6-0, 196, Southern HS, Durham, N.C. Robert Crisp, ol, 6-7, 299, Athens Drive HS, Raleigh, N.C. A.J. Ferguson, de, 6-3, 270, Fork Union MA, Southport, Texas D.J. Green, db, 6-4, 205, Westside HS, Macon, Ga. Mustafa Greene, rb, 6-0, 190, Irmo (S.C.) HS Dontae Johnson, db, 6-3, 180, Pennington Prep, Pennington, N.J. Andy Jomantas, ol, 6-7, 260, Chaminade-Julienne HS, Dayton, Ohio Art Norman, de, 6-1, 225, Chamblee HS, Stone Mountain, Ga. Mikel Overgaard, ol, 6-6, 280, Snow College, Weiser, Idaho Tobais Palmer, ath, 5-11, 175, Ga. Military, Pittsboro, N.C. Raynard Randolph, dt, 6-2, 325, Hargrave MA, Brandywine, Md. Theo Rich, de, 6-3, 225, Portal (Ga.) HS

Deion Roberson, dt, 6-3, 275, Tucker HS, Atlanta Pete Singer, db, 5-11, 190, Athens Drive HS, Raleigh, N.C. Thomas Teal, dt, 6-2, 315, Marlboro County HS, Bennettsville, S.C. Bryan Underwood, wr, 5-11, 170, Cleveland Heights HS, University Heights, Ohio Logan Winkles, fb, 6-1, 240, Upson Lee HS, Thomaston, Ga.

Wake Forest’s 2010 recruiting list

The Associated Press Zachary Allen, lb, 6-2, 210, Pahokee (Fla.) HS Neil Basford, te, 6-5, 240, Bishop Kenny HS, Jacksonville, Fla. Daniel Blitch, ol, 6-6, 305, North Hall HS, Gainesville, Ga. Joseph Byrd, rb, 5-10, 170, Ida Baker HS, Cape Coral, Fla. Desmond Cooper, S, 6-2, 200, The Bolles School, Jacksonville, Fla. Ben Emert, rb, 6-1, 225, West Forsyth HS, Ball Ground, Ga. Logan Feimster, ls, 6-5, 230, Statesville (N.C.) HS Antonio Ford, dt, 6-3, 280, Pahokee (Fla.) HS Jonathan Garcia, te, 6-4, 230, Ida Baker HS, Cape Coral, Fla. Dylan Heartsill, ot, 6-5, 310, Prattville Christian, Prattville, Ala. Matt James, wr, 6-5, 205, Sanderson HS, Raleigh, N.C. Kevin Johnson, cb, 6-0, 160, River Hill HS, Clarksville, Md. Nick Knott, rb, 5-10, 170, Wylie (Texas) HS A.J. Marshall, cb, 5-11, 180, Southern HS, Durham, N.C. Duke Mosby, dt, 6-2, 290, Woodberry Forest HS, Washington Merrill Noel, cb, 5-10, 180, Pahokee (Fla.) HS Tanner Price, qb, 6-2, 190, Westlake HS, Austin, Texas Colin Summers, ol, 6-4, 310, Broughton HS, Raleigh, N.C. Brandon Terry, wr, 6-5, 210, Alpharetta (Ga.) HS Patrick Thompson, lb, 6-2, 200, Stone Bridge HS, Ashburn, Va. Daniel Vogelsang, de, 6-3, 235, Lexington Cathlolic HS, Versailles, Ky.

East Carolina’s 2010 recruiting list Detric Allen, db, 6-0, 180, South Stanly, Norwood, N.C. Desi Brown, ath, 6-2, 190, Webster Groves, Webster Groves, Mo. Shane Carden, qb, 6-3, 205, Episcopal, Bellaire, Texas Maurice Falls, de, 6-2, 210, South Point, Belmont, N.C. Anthony Garrett, line, 6-5, 305, Fort Scott CC, Prairie Village, Kan. Jacob Geary, lb, 6-3, 220, Cedar Ridge, Hillsborough, N.C. Drew Gentry, line, 6-6, 285, North Florida Christian, Tallahassee, Fla. Jeremy Grove, lb, 6-1, 231, Gov. Thomas Johnson, Ijamsville, Md. Mack Helms, de, 6-3, 275, Leon, Tallahassee, Fla. Taylor Hudson, line, 6-5, 290, Mauldin, Greenville, S.C. Lamar Ivey, ath, 6-1, 182, Eastern Alamance, Mebane, N.C. Derrell Johnson, de/lb, 6-1, 218, Wyoming Seminary, Baltimore, Md. Damon Magazu, ath, 5-11, 175, Providence, Charlotte, N.C. Alex Owah, rb, 5-11, 190, Hargrave Military, Harrisonburg, Va. Lee Pegues, de, 6-2, 255, Marlboro County, Bennettsville, S.C. Torian Richardson, wr, 5-10, 169, Byrnes, Greer, S.C. Chrishon Rose, de, 6-4, 275, Bishop McNamara, Forestville, Md. Terry Williams, lb/de, 6-1, 255, Fr., Grayson, Loganville, Ga.

Top Recruits

The top-25 recruits in the country, according to Rivals.com, and where they landed on signing day: 1) Ronald Powell, de, 6-foot-4, 240 pounds, Moreno Valley, Calif., Rancho Verde HS. FLORIDA. 2) Seantrel Henderson, ol, 6-8, 301, Saint Paul, Minn., Cretin-Derham Hall HS. USC. 3) Kyle Prater, wr, 6-5, 205, Hillside, Ill., Proviso West HS. USC. 4) Sharrif Floyd, dt, 6-3, 310, Philadelphia, George Washington HS. FLORIDA. 5) Keenan Allen, db, 6-3, 195, Greensboro, N.C., Northern Guilford HS. CALIFORNIA. 6) Robert Woods, ath., 6-1, 180, Gardena, Calif., Junipero Serra HS. USC. 7) Dominique Easley, dt, 6-3, 258, New York, Curtis HS. FLORIDA. 8) Owamagbe Odighizuwa, de, 6-3, 234, Portland, David Douglas HS. UCLA. 9) Da’Rick Rogers, wr, 6-3, 206, Calhoun (Ga.) HS. TENNESSEE. 10) Marcus Lattimore, rb, 6-0, 210, Duncan, S.C., Byrnes HS. SOUTH CAROLINA. 11) Michael Dyer, rb, 5-8, 201, Little Rock Ark.) Christian HS. AUBURN. 12) Jackson Jeffcoat, de, 6-3, 230, Plano (Texas) West HS. TEXAS. 13) Robert Crisp, ol, 6-7, 299, Raleigh, N.C., Athens Drive HS. NORTH CAROLINA STATE. 14) Lamarcus Joyner, db, 5-8, 166, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., St. Thomas Aquinas HS. FLORIDA ST. 15) Latwan Anderson, ath., 5-11, 185, Cleveland, Glenville HS, WEST VIRGINIA. 16) Jordan Hicks, lb, 6-2, 220, West Chester, Ohio, Lakota West HS. TEXAS. 17) Dillon Baxter, rb, 5-11, 187, San Diego, Mission Bay HS. USC. 18) Chris Martin, de, 6-4, 240, Aurora, Colo.

Grandview HS. CALIFORNIA. 19) Spencer Ware, ath., 5-11, 220, Cincinnati, Princeton HS. LSU. 20) Christian Jones, lb,6-4, 220, Winter Park, Fla., Lake Howell HS. FLORIDA STATE. 21) William Gholston, de, 6-7, 237, Detroit (Mich.) Southeastern HS. MICHIGAN STATE. 22) Shon Coleman, ol, 6-7, 285, Olive Branch (Miss.) HS. AUBURN. 23) DeMarcus Milliner, db, 6-2, 180, Millbrook, Ala., Stanhope Elmore HS. ALABAMA. 24) Markeith Ambles, wr, 6-2, 182, McDonough, Ga., Henry County HS. USC. 25) Matt Elam, db, 6-0, 205, West Palm, Fla., Dwyer HS. FLORIDA.

GOLF PGA Tour Schedule-Winners The Associated Press Jan. 7-10 — SBS Championship (Geoff Ogilvy) Jan. 14-17 — Sony Open in Hawaii (Ryan Palmer) Jan. 20-24 — Bob Hope Classic (Bill Haas) Jan. 28-31 — Farmers Insurance Open (Ben Crane) Feb. 4-7 — Northern Trust Open, Pacific Palisades, Calif.

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

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

Feb. 18-21 — Mayakoba Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico Feb. 25-28 — Waste Management Phoenix Open, Scottsdale, Ariz.

March 4-7 — Honda Classic, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. March 11-14 — WGC-CA Championship, Miami March 11-14 — Puerto Rico Open, Coco Beach, Puerto Rico March 18-21 — Transitions Championship, Palm Harbor, Fla. March 25-28 — Arnold Palmer Invitational, Orlando, Fla. April 1-4 — Shell Houston Open, Humble, Texas April 8-11 — The Masters, Augusta, Ga. April 15-18 — Verizon Heritage, Hilton Head Island, S.C. April 22-25 — Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Avondale, La. April 29-May 2 — Quail Hollow Championship, Charlotte, N.C. May 6-9 — THE PLAYERS Championship, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. May 13-16 — Valero Texas Open, San Antonio

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the last two seasons at Georgia Military College, I would have to be committed to playing at State,â&#x20AC;? said Palmer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I kept my word to them because of the opportunity of playing in my home state. Friends and family wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to go too far to see me play and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited about this opportunity.â&#x20AC;?

Signing with the Wolfpack the second time around felt better than it did the first time because Palmer knows that he will be suiting up in Wolfpack red and white come fall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last time I signed was way different,â&#x20AC;? said Palmer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t totally sure if I was even going to be attending N.C. State that fall. Turns out, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. This time, though, I know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to be there in the fall.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a long time waiting and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to get out there and show the coaches what I can do.â&#x20AC;?

Northwood head coach Bill Hall, who coached Palmer from 2004-07, was excited to hear the news of his former player signing with a school in the ACC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was a threat on every single play,â&#x20AC;? said Hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anytime he touched the ball, we knew that he had a very good chance of going all the way. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of him and very grateful to N.C. State for sticking with him these last few years.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked hard for this and deserves it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finally going to happen.â&#x20AC;?

Palmer, who will have two seasons of eligibility with the Wolfpack, had 83

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touchdowns during his time with the Chargers, which is a school record.

He rushed for 1,600 yards and scored 25 touchdowns during his senior season in 2007. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kid can play football, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt about it,â&#x20AC;? said Hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope he gets the opportunity to show his coaching staff at N.C. State just what he can do. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a heck of a player.â&#x20AC;?

Palmer will be playing a variety of positions at N.C. State. He could play a little at running back as the replacement for Toney Baker, who announced earlier this month that he would declare for the NFL Draft.

He could also line up as a slot receiver.

With Palmer leaving Georgia Military College in March and with N.C. State beginning spring football practice in March, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a possibility of Palmer joining the Wolfpack for the annual Red-White Spring football game in April.

Palmer, who can run a 4.45 second 40-yard dash, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe he would be headed to N.C. State without the instruction from coaches and professors at Georgia Military College.

He says that his experience there has helped him grow into a man. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a good experience here at GMC,â&#x20AC;? said Palmer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taught me a lot about time management and it has helped me mature. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a good reality check for me.â&#x20AC;?

Hackney signs with Ole Miss After a year at Hargrave Military Academy, former Northwood offensive lineman Terrance Hackney will be spending the next four years in the SEC. Hackney, who graduated from Northwood in 2009, signed a letter of intent to

play for Mississippi under coach Houston Nutt during National Signing Day on Wednesday.

At Hargrave, Hackney was ranked as the No. 32 prep school player in the nation by Rivals.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He had a great year at Hargrave,â&#x20AC;? said Hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He even received offers from ECU and Marshall. Mississippi State entered the mix, too. He fell in love with the campus at Ole Miss and loves the coaching staff. It made his dream of playing college football come true.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked hard for this and is extremely deserving.â&#x20AC;?

At Northwood, Hackney was named to the 2008 All Mid-State 2-A Conference team. Hall says that anytime the Chargers needed a yard for a first down, Hackney would make a path for the quarterback to make a throw or the tailback to run through. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was a huge part of our success,â&#x20AC;? said Hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He protected our blind side for our quarterback, which gave him some extra protection. Anytime we needed a yard or two, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d get the ball to our tailback and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d get behind Terrance, who would be blocking and clearing a hole for us.â&#x20AC;?

Peppers signs with Hargrave Former East Carolina head coach Skip Holtz originally offered the-now former Northwood Charger Shane Peppers a scholarship.

However, when Ruffin McNeill took over when Holtz left for South Florida, Peppers was suddenly told that he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to fit with the new system for the Pirates.

So on Wednesday, Peppers decided to go the route that Hackney took by signing with Hargrave Military

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Academy with the hopes of signing at a major D-1 program in 2011. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shane has the look and the skill of a football player,â&#x20AC;? said Hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to land at a major program somewhere, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure of it.â&#x20AC;?

Peppers, who transferred to Northwood after a stint at Chapel Hill High, finished with a team high 1,586 yards. He also finished with 19 rushing touchdowns and five receiving touchdowns in his only season with the Chargers, who finished 12-2 and suffered a loss to Kinston in the fourth round of the 2-A playoffs in 2009.

In a 62-34 Northwood victory over Carrboro, Peppers rushed for a school record 414 yards.

He surpassed Palmer, who originally set the mark in 2003 with a 349-yard game against Burlington Cummings.

Peppers also had seven touchdowns, the most in a single game in school history. That record was once held by Palmer and former tailback Demetrius Johnson, who tied one another with five touchdowns in a game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kid can play football,â&#x20AC;? said Hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He made our quarterbackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job a lot easier out there by taking some of the pressure off him with his talented running ability. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a bright future ahead of him. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get some offers.â&#x20AC;?

achieve their goal any way I can. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter if they play at D-I, D-II or Division I-AA, as long as they get to play at the next level.â&#x20AC;?

Coltharp helped four Eagles accomplish their dream of playing college football. They will sign their National Letters of Intent on Friday. Shawn McLean, Darien McNeill and Kris Moats will sign with D-II school Livingstone. John Baxter will sign with Brevard College. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited for these four guys,â&#x20AC;? said Coltharp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve earned it. They worked hard for me all season long and I know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be successful at the next level.â&#x20AC;?

Coltharp and his assistants sent out more than 60 DVDs of game film highlighting different athletes on his team to several colleges and universities.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also proud of how all four of the aforementioned players took responsibility for their school work in the classroom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids did their part, which made my job a lot easier,â&#x20AC;? said Coltharp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to worry about SAT scores or GPAs being too low. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a great thing when you have players realize the importance of school and academics when it comes to getting into different schools. They took care of business.â&#x20AC;?

Shoop signs with Fayetteville State

Western Harnett has four sign LILLINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; George Coltharpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motto is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Division-Free.â&#x20AC;?

His goal, on top of winning, is to help develop high school football players and get them playing at the collegiate level. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter where it is,â&#x20AC;? said Coltharp, who finished 4-8 in his first season with the Eagles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Free is free.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a goal to help kids realize their dreams and to help them get into colleges and universities. I told them when I first took the job that I will help them

Former Southern Lee defensive end Blade Shoop headlined a class of 12 Pinecrest players that signed letters of intent on Wednesday.

Shoop, who finished his senior year at Pinecrest after playing the first three seasons with the Cavaliers, will stay close to home next season when he plays for Fayetteville State. The other 11 Patriots split their commitments between three California junior colleges â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Victor Valley College, Citrus College and Mendocino College.

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er it is, whatever you need to do, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t relinquish the opportunity that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re given.â&#x20AC;?

Brees was all but dumped by San Diego, then shunned by the Dolphins in 2006.

Sharper, set adrift by Minnesota last year, signed a one-year deal at the veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minimum with New Orleans. Vilma and Shockey were unwanted in New York despite some Pro Bowl seasons.

Thomas wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drafted at all, while Colston was â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 252nd overall, in the final moments of the last round in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;06. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here we are trying to come back and find ourselves,â&#x20AC;? said Brees, who lost his starting job with the Chargers to Philip Rivers in great part because he injured his right shoulder in the 2005 season finale â&#x20AC;&#x201D; his last game before entering free agency. Miami showed interest in him, then backed off on medical advice.

The Saints had no such reservations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sean Payton gets hired. I get brought in as a free agent with Scott Fujita,â&#x20AC;? Brees said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reggie Bush and Marques Colston get drafted. We bring in guys like Mark Simoneau and Scott Shanle. The list goes on of the guys we brought in that year as free agents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a way, all of us were castaways, guys who were obviously free agents because there were plenty of teams out there that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want us. Yet, the New Orleans Saints wanted us and they wanted to give us an opportunity. We all used that as a rallying point to come together and accomplish something special and we did.â&#x20AC;?

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A to Z Kids News

The Sanford Herald / Thursday, February 4, 2010 / 7B

THE REPUBLIC OF HAITI ACROSS CLUES:

3. The Capital of Haiti.

4. Means â&#x20AC;&#x153;mountainous lands.â&#x20AC;?

6. Original natives of Hispaniola.

7. Haitians are of what decent?

8. First European to land in Haiti.

DOWN CLUES:

1. Haitiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neighbor on the Island of Hispaniola.

2. Modern day city where Columbus first landed.

5. Another name for the Arawak Indians.

HAITIAN HAITIAN WORD SEARCH Find the words hidden in the puzzle below.

The Presidential B. Palace is built.

A. _________ City of Port-auPrince is established.

B.__________

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C.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Solve the puzzle using the clues provided.

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Hidden Words: Arawak, Ayiti, Cap-Haitien, Caribbean, Columbus, Creole, Dominican Republic, Earthquake, French, Haiti, Hispaniola, Humanitarian, Hurricane, Port-au-Prince, Poverty, Spanish, Taino

HOW CAN WE HELP?

Did you know that the Haitians have what are known as tap-tap buses?

The tap-tap buses are privately owned, yet publically coordinated, trucks, busses, or vans which provide mass transportation to Haitians. The brightly colored vehicles are called tap-taps, due to the fact that one should tap on the metal door in order to signal that you are ready to depart.

Timeline Ans: A)5 B)2 C)1 D)6 E)3 F)4

The Republic of Haiti is a country located on the western coast of the Island of Hispaniola, one of the Antilles Islands. Haiti occupies approximately one-third of the island, while the Dominican Republic covers the rest. Before European exploration, the Island of Hispaniola was occupied by an indigenous group called the Arawaks. The Arawaks were American Indians also referred to as Taino. The Taino called the western side of the island the â&#x20AC;&#x153;mountainous landâ&#x20AC;? or the Ayiti, from which the modern name Haiti was derived. Upon Christopher Columbusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; arrival to what is now the Haitian city, Cap-Haitien, in December 1492, many of the natives were enslaved to work in the fields or in the gold mines. It took only half a century for the Arawaks to be completely decimated by the European diseases and poor treatment from the Spanish settlers.

After the gold mines were exhausted, the majority of the Spanish colonists left, with only a few remaining. In 1697, France took over what is now Haiti, leaving the Dominican Republic for the Spaniards. The present day inhabitants of Haiti are mainly descendants of the African slaves and French colonists who took over the Haitian side of Hispaniola. In 1803, after years of revolt from the slaves, the French were forced off of Hispaniola, the Haitians declared their freedom, and the second oldest republic in the Americas was born.

The climate of Haiti, although it is located in the Carribean, is arid and cool in places, due to many factors, including the tradewinds and the varying topography of mountains and plains. Deforestation and the deliberate destruction of what was once a booming sugarcane industry, coupled with decades of political and social turmoil and many natural disasters (such as hurricanes and earthquakes), have made Haiti the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Haiti is densely populated, and most inhabitants live below the poverty level in slums. Many humanitarian and peace- keeping envoys have spent years in Haiti trying to help resolve the violent fight for control of the country, provide more sanitary living conditions and healthcare, and raise the literacy rate.

On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurred 6.5 miles west of the capital city, Port-Au-Prince. This was the strongest earthquake to hit the region in over 200 years. Thousands died in the quake, largely due to the poor structure of homes and buildings. A massive relief effort from countries around the world is currently underway. It will take the people of Haiti years to rebuild. This is just one more roadblock to the strong and resilient citizens of Haiti.

You many have heard from the news, your teachers, or your parents about the recent disaster on January 12, 2010. A 7.0 magnitude earthquake destroyed the Capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, and other parts of the region in less than one minute. Great efforts from many nations are underway to provide support and humanitarian relief to the people of Haiti. They are in need of food, shelter, and medicine. Kids can help, too! Talk to your parents, teachers, and church leaders about fundraisers to help aid victims. They can be as simple as a bake sale, having your class collect cans to recycle, or putting pennies in a jar. Always remember that EVERY donation counts, and you are never too young to help others. Visit www.redcross.org for more information.

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The pictures below are of significant people, places, or events in the history of Haiti. The pictures are not shown in chronological order. Using research tools, such as the internet (with adult permission), number the pictures in correct order, 1 being the earliest event on the timeline and 6 the most recent.

Columbus lands on Hispanola.

C.___________ 7.0 Magnitude earthquake hits Port-au-Prince D.__________

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8B / Thursday, February 4, 2010 / The Sanford Herald BRIDGE HAND

DEAR ABBY

Moving to a different school may not cure what ails child

HOROSCOPES Universal Press Syndicate

Happy Birthday: You will have to take advantage of every tax incentive, sale or good deal that comes along. The more aggressive you are, the better positioned you will become throughout the year. Don’t let someone else’s dilemmas hold you back. Keep your emotions out of the mix and focus on the future. Your numbers are 5, 14, 17, 21, 28, 30, 46 ARIES (March 21-April 19): You have to focus on what’s important and not what’s unavailable. It’s the here-and-now that will lead you to a better future.

Handle whatever situation you face with dignity and grace and it will lead you in a positive direction. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Avoid emotional outbreaks. Stay level and pick your battles wisely. Don’t let anyone take advantage but don’t engage in a war.

Walk away and pursue something that will allow you to show your better qualities and talents. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Concentrate on methods that position you for bigger and better results.

Advancement is apparent if you are willing to go above and beyond what others are offering. You have the insight and the imagination to outmaneuver the competition. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t let an opportunity pass you by because you are not ready to make any changes to your life.

Regrets are never fun to deal with, so take action.

It’s time to reach unfinished dreams, goals and destinations. 5 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t aggravate an already tumultuous situation.

Back away and observe.

Act compassionately and listen, but remain neutral and you will be the one who sits in a position of strength. 2 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22): Make the effort to sort out a problem that’s been brewing for some time. Make the call or visit

the person and clear up any misunderstanding.

Networking will enable you to take a project you want to develop to the next level. 4 stars LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Past experiences can teach you not to be vulnerable in the future. If you recognize some of the mistakes you have made, you will avoid a confrontation with someone who has a certain amount of control in your life. Love is in the stars. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep your thoughts to yourself. You will face deception that will mislead you if you are too trusting and open. Focus on creativity and developing a project that allows you to excel financially. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Pull out every possible trick if it will help you gain ground. Utilize the people you know and the talents you have to get things done to your liking. Don’t take risks or leave anything to chance.

Romance will flourish. 4 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t be swindled by someone you thought you could trust.

Emotional blackmail will result in a financial loss.

Added responsibilities must not be taken lightly or even considered if you don’t have the time to do the best job possible. 2 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Convince someone you care for that you should be doing more together. It’s up to you to make the first move.

Negotiate or settle a dispute and you will feel less stress and greater freedom to pursue new avenues. 5 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t allow your emotions to lead the way when a practical attitude will be what benefits you most. Follow your better judgment, not what someone else decides to do.

Opportunity is knocking and it’s important that you answer the right door. 3 stars

WORD JUMBLE

DEAR ABBY: You missed an important clue in the letter from “Must Choose in Maryland” (Nov. 30), who is considering moving to improve her daughter’s school life. Abby, the child is only 7. She has been in public school for three years, so the private school where she “flourished” was PRESCHOOL. Many children encounter problems when school becomes more difficult and grading is involved. Before moving and losing her “great job, wonderful friends and comfortable lifestyle,” that mother should try more options.

“Must Choose” should consider having her daughter tested for learning disabilities or physical problems. She needs to work with her daughter’s school and teachers, and maybe employ private tutoring or counseling to find methods that improve the way her daughter learns. It’s possible that if they move, they will only take their problems with them.

— FORMER PRESCHOOL AND PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER DEAR TEACHER: I appreciate your offering your insight. Many readers pointed out how important it is for this mother to be proactive during any transition in her child’s life. Read on: DEAR ABBY: Most children are successful in school at age 4.

Before uprooting her family, “Must Choose” should meet with the school’s principal and teachers to determine exactly why her daughter “hates” school.

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

What criteria, other than her daughter’s feelings, is she using as an indicator that the schools are awful? Test data, facilities, community support, teacher qualifications, etc. should be reviewed.

Moving won’t ensure a successful educational experience for her daughter. Understanding and dealing with what’s at the root of the child’s failure will.

— CAROL IN TEXAS DEAR ABBY: “Must Choose” needs to examine her daughter’s situation more carefully. In preschool, children generally learn social skills, with some introduction to letters and numbers. From kindergarten to second grade, classroom instruction in mathematical and reading skills carry expectations of mastery.

Comparing the enthusiasm and success of preschool to grade school achievements is like comparing apples to oranges. Her daughter may be exhibiting signs of learning disabilities much before

second grade because children develop at different rates. It is when they begin to learn to read and do mathematical computations that these difficulties are recognized.

I encourage this mother to talk with her daughter’s teacher. She may find an ally there who is as invested in her daughter’s social and academic success as she is -- and not an enemy.

— JENNI IN WARRENTON, MO. DEAR ABBY: If “Must Choose” keeps moving, a new group of educators will have to start from scratch to evaluate the issues. As a public school teacher in a diverse district, I often see parents run from the school rather than work to help their children succeed. That mother needs to work with the professional educators in her district to get to the bottom of her child’s problems.

— OHIO TEACHER DEAR ABBY: “Public” education should not automatically translate to “substandard.” Good teachers in public or private schools encourage and support students at multiple stages of development.

“Must Choose” should spend time in her daughter’s classroom to observe, volunteer and ask questions. If there’s a problem, intervention needs to happen sooner rather than later. Open, honest and constructive feedback directed toward a solution is in order.

— EDUCATIONAL SOAPBOX, U.S.A.

ODDS AND ENDS

MY ANSWER

‘Chicken-playing’ chicken lives with horse, dragon

Fla. trooper accused of writing bogus tickets

GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) — A black chicken who spent two months dodging cars, coyotes and captors at a busy Glendale intersection is a sitting duck no more.

Berna Arnold and her 8-year-old son said they used fishing nets to catch the elusive hen and move her to their Simi Valley home, where she is living with a horse, a bearded dragon, lizards and three other chickens.

Pasadena Humane Society animal control officers tried at least seven times in the last two months to catch the bird, which they considered a traffic hazard. A spokeswoman said the hen always flew into the trees or ran into traffic and officers would have to back off.

Witnesses named the bird Lucky.

MIAMI (AP) — A Florida Highway Patrol trooper based in South Florida has been arrested on charges of official misconduct, after authorities said he wrote hundreds of fake citations to drivers.

Paul C. Lawrence was accused of trying to increase the number of citations he issued by writing bogus tickets. More than 200 traffic tickets he issued since November have been dismissed, and there may be more.

Authorities grew suspicious when the ticketed motorists began complaining they knew nothing about the citations. Prosecutors said Lawrence had used information from drivers he previously stopped to draft new tickets.

Driver faces $135 fine for mannequin in HOV lane ISLANDIA, N.Y. (AP) — The tipoff was the sunglasses. A New Yorker faces a $135 traffic fine for using a mannequin as her plus-one in the high-occupancy lane of the Long Island Expressway. An alert sheriff’s deputy on Long Island became suspicious when he saw the “passenger” wearing sunglasses and using the visor.

The only problem: The sky was overcast.

When he stopped the vehicle, he found the mannequin, fully dressed with a long dark wig, blazer, shirt and scarf.

The 61-year-old driver left with a summons.

SUDOKU

Trooper: Deputy locked in dog cage after DUI stop BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee sheriff’s deputy arrested on a drunken driving charge wound up in a dog house before he was taken to the big house. The Kingsport Times-News reported the details of a Tennessee Highway Patrol arrest report, which said 47-year-old Samuel Monroe Bledsoe was kicking the windows of a trooper’s cruiser on his way to a hospital for a blood test.

The report said Bledsoe was then locked inside the cruiser’s K-9 cage for his safety.

Trooper David Osborne said in the report that Bledsoe performed poorly during a field sobriety test — even after it was explained to Bledsoe 18 times.

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Try to get along with son’s fiancee Q: Our son got engaged over Christmas. I suppose we should be happy, but we honestly wonder if our future daughter-in-law is right for him. Should we say something, or is it best to keep out of it? They seem to be deeply in love, and they both feel God brought them together.--Mrs. N.J. A: I suspect most parents can identify with your feelings -- because one of the hardest things we’ll ever do as parents is to let go of our children and watch them become independent. And it’s natural also to wonder if the person they are marrying is right for them.

Only you can decide whether or not to say anything to your son; if you do, it needs to be done out of love and concern, and not from a harsh or critical spirit. Nor should you say anything that will poison the future or cut you off from your son and his fiancee.

This, however, is difficult to do, and the last thing you want to do is end up in a fruitless argument.

I suspect, however, that the time to speak with him about the type of person he will marry has passed, and you’d only cause more problems than you’d solve.

The Bible wisely says, “When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise” (Proverbs 10:19). If God has truly led them together, you should not stand in their way.

As you face the future, ask God to make you the best in-laws you possibly can be.

The Sanford Herald / Thursday, February 4, 2010 /

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UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Jaime Ramirez Mancilla and Honoria Ramirez, married, dated November 29, 2006 and recorded on December 14, 2006, in Book 1061 at Page 180 and modified on January 14, 2009, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Lee County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Lee County Courthouse, in Sanford, North Carolina, on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 3:30 PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Sanford, County of Lee, State of North Carolina, and being more particular described as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SANFORD, JONESBORO

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TOWNSHIP, LEE Law Firm, Attorney checks) of five per- 2:00 PM on February COUNTY, NORTH for cent (5%) of the pur11, 2010 and will sell CAROLINA AND ??????Poore Substi- chase price, or seven to the highest bidder MORE PARTICUtute Trustee, LTD hundred fifty dollars for cash the following LARLY DESCRIBED ??????Substitute ($750.00), whichever real estate situated AS FOLLOWS: Trustee is greater, will be re- in the County of Lee, BEING ALL OF LOT ??????(704) 334-7114 quired at the time of North Carolina, and 16, CEDAR HILLS, the sale. being more particuSECTION 1, AS Posted: An order for posses- larly described as folSHOWN BY MAP _____________________ sion of the property lows: THEREOF RECORD____ may be issued pur- BEING all of Lot 317, ED IN PLAT CABIWitness: suant to G.S. 45-21.29 containing 1.30 acres, NET 3, SLIDE 66 _____________________ in favor of the purmore or less, as 9FORMERLY MAP ___________________ chaser and against shown on a plat entiBOOK 9, PAGE 41), ? Assistant/Deputy the party or parties in tled Gunter Lake EsLEE COUNTY REGClerk of Superior possession by the tates Phase IV, dated ISTRY. REFERENCE Court clerk of superior June 10, 1985, preTO SAID MAP IS AMENDED NOTICE court of the county in pared by Thomas J. HEREBY MADE FOR Matthews, surveyor, OF FORECLOSURE which the property is A MORE PARTICsold. and recorded in Plat SALE ULR DESCRIPTION. Any person Cabinet 4, Slide 368, FOR INFORMATIONwho occupies the Lee County Registry, 09 SP 323 AL PRUPOSES ONproperty pursuant to reference to which is LY: THE APN IS a rental agreement hereby made for a Under and SHOWN BY THE by virtue of the powentered into or remore particular deCOUNTY ASSESSOR scription. Together er of sale contained newed on or after OcAS 965078008300; with improvements in tober 1, 2007, may afSOURCE OF TITLE ter receiving the no- located thereon; said a certain Deed of IS BOOK 661 PAGE Trust made by San- tice of sale, terminate property being locat132. (RECORDED 01tiago Rodriguez and the rental agreement ed at 676 Gunter Lake 15-1999) Emma Rodriguez to upon 10 days’ written Road, Sanford, North Carolina.

Clifton & Singer, notice to the landlord.

Address of Property: Trustee(s), dated the Upon termination of 4306 Lee Avenue, Sana rental agreement, Trustee may, in the 15th day of Septemford, NC 27330 ber, 2006, and recordthe tenant is liable Trustee's sole discrefor rent due under tion, delay the sale ed in Book 1048, Page Present Record Own828, in Lee County the rental agreement for up to one hour as er: Jaime Ramirez Registry, North Caro- prorated to the effecprovided in NCGS Mancilla and Honoria §45-21.23. lina, default having tive date of the termiRamirez been made in the paynation.

Should the THIS IS A COMMUproperty be purment of the note The terms of the sale NICATION FROM A chased by a third parthereby secured by are that the real propty, that person must the said Deed of DEBT COLLECTOR. erty hereinbefore deTHE PURPOSE OF pay the tax of FortyTrust scribed will be sold and the undersigned, THIS COMMUNICA- Five Cents ($0.45) per for cash to the highTION IS TO COL- One Hundred Dollars Substitute Trustee est bidder. The Sub- Services, Inc. having LECT A DEBT AND ($100.00) required by stitute Trustee reNCGS §7A-308(a)(1). been substituted as ANY INFORMATION serves the right to re- Trustee in said Deed OBTAINED WILL BE The properquire a cash deposit of Trust by an instruUSED FOR THAT ty to be offered puror a certified check ment duly recorded PURPOSE, except as suant to this notice of not to exceed the sale is being offered in the Office of the stated below in the ingreater of five perRegister of Deeds of stance of bankruptcy for sale, transfer and cent (5%) of the protection. conveyance “AS IS, Lee County, North amount of the bid or Carolina and the IF YOU ARE UNDER WHERE IS.” Neither seven hundred fifty holder of the note eviTHE PROTECTION the Trustee nor the Dollars ($750.00). In dencing said indebt- OF THE BANKRUPT- holder of the note sethe event that the edness having direct- CY COURT OR HAVE cured by the deed of holder is exempt from ed that the Deed of BEEN DISCHARGED trust/security agreepaying the same, the AS A RESULT OF A ment, or both, being Trust be foreclosed, successful bidder the undersigned Sub- BANKRUPTCY PRO- foreclosed, nor the ofmay also be required ficers, directors, atstitute Trustee will CEEDING, THIS NOto pay revenue TICE IS GIVEN TO torneys, employees, offer for sale at the stamps on the Trustcourthouse door in YOU PURSUANT TO agents or authorized ee’s Deed, any Land STATUTORY RErepresentative of eithe City of Sanford, Transfer Tax, and the QUIREMENT AND ther the Trustee or Lee County, North tax required by Carolina, or the cus- FOR INFORMATION- the holder of the note N.C.G.S. §7A-308 (a) tomary location des- AL PURPOSES AND make any representa(1).

IS NOT INTENDED tion or warranty reignated for foreclolating to the title or sure sales, at 2:00 PM AS AN ATTEMPT TO The real property COLLECT A DEBT any physical, envion February 18, 2010 hereinabove descriOR AS AN ACT TO ronmental, health or and will sell to the bed is being offered COLLECT, ASSESS, safety conditions exhighest bidder for for sale “AS IS, cash the following reOR RECOVER ALL isting in, on, at or reWHERE IS” and will OR ANY PORTION lating to the property al estate situated in be sold subject to all the County of Lee, OF THE DEBT FROM being offered for sale, superior liens, unYOU PERSONALLY. and any and all reNorth Carolina, and paid taxes, and speThis 28th sponsibilities or liabeing more particucial assessments. larly described as fol- day of January, 2010. bilities arising out of Other conditions will SUBSTITUTE or in any way relatlows: be announced at the BEING all of Lot 144, TRUSTEE SERV- ing to any such condisale. The sale will be ICES, INC. tion expressly are disCarthage Colonies held open for ten (10) subdivision Phase 3B, SUBSTITUTE claimed. Also, this days for upset bids as TRUSTEE property is being sold as recorded in Plat by law required. subject to all taxes, Book 2005, Slide 160 special assessments, (previously listed inIf the Trustee is unand prior liens or encorrectly as Slide 1), BY: able to convey title to Lee County Registry. cumbrances of record this property for any and any recorded reTogether with imreason, the sole remeAttorney at leases. Said property provements located dy of the purchaser is thereon; said properLaw is also being sold subthe return of the de- ty being located at 829 The Law ject to applicable Fedposit. Reasons of Firm of Hutchens, eral and State laws.

Golden Horseshoe such inability to con- Lane, Sanford, North Senter & Britton, P.A. A cash devey title include, but Attorneys posit or cashier’s Carolina. are not limited to, the for Substitute Trustcheck (no personal filing of a bankruptcy ee Services, Inc. checks) of five perTrustee may, in the petition prior to the Trustee's sole discrecent (5%) of the pursale and reinstateP.O. Box 1028 chase price, or seven tion, delay the sale ment of the loan for up to one hour as 4317 Ramsey Street hundred fifty dollars withFayetteville, North ($750.00), whichever provided in NCGS out knowledge of the Carolina 28311 is greater, will be re§45-21.23.

Trustee(s). If the valquired at the time of Should the http://sales.hsbfirm.c idity of the sale is om the sale. property be purchallenged by any chased by a third parCase No: 1021078 An order for possesparty, the Trustee(s), sion of the property ty, that person must AMENDED NOTICE in their sole discremay be issued purOF FORECLOSURE pay the tax of Fortytion, if they believe Five Cents ($0.45) per SALE suant to G.S. 45-21.29 the challenge to have One Hundred Dollars in favor of the pur09 SP 49 merit, may declare ($100.00) required by chaser and against the sale to be void Under and the party or parties in NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). and return the depospossession by the The proper- by virtue of the powit. The purchaser clerk of superior er of sale contained ty to be offered purwill have no further suant to this notice of in court of the county in remedy. a certain Deed of which the property is sale is being offered Additional Notice for sale, transfer and sold.

Trust made by Sewhere the Real PropAny person conveyance “AS IS, drick McLean (PRESerty is Residential WHERE IS.” Neither ENT RECORD OWNwho occupies the with less than 15 ER(S): Sedrick property pursuant to the Trustee nor the Rental Units: holder of the note se- DeCarlos McLean) to a rental agreement entered into or reH. Terry Hutchens, cured by the deed of An order for posses- trust/security agreeEsquire, Trustee(s), newed on or after Ocsion of the property dated the 3rd day of tober 1, 2007, may afment, or both, being may be issued pur- foreclosed, nor the ofter receiving the noFebruary, 2006, and suant to N.C.G.S. § 45recorded in Book tice of sale, terminate ficers, directors, at21.29 in favor of the torneys, employees, 1013, Page 749, in Lee the rental agreement purchaser and agents or authorized County Registry, upon 10 days’ written against the party or North Carolina, de- notice to the landlord. representative of eiparties in possession fault having been Upon termination of ther the Trustee or by the Clerk of Supe- the holder of the note made in the payment a rental agreement, rior Court of the make any representathe tenant is liable of the note thereby County in which the for rent due under setion or warranty reproperty is sold. Any cured by the said the rental agreement lating to the title or person who occupies any physical, envi- Deed of Trust and the prorated to the effecthe property pur- ronmental, health or undersigned, Substi- tive date of the termisuant to a rental safety conditions ex- tute Trustee Services, nation. agreement entered in- isting in, on, at or re- Inc. having been subTHIS IS A COMMUto or renewed on or lating to the property stituted as Trustee in NICATION FROM A after October 15, 2007, being offered for sale, said Deed of Trust by DEBT COLLECTOR. may, after receiving THE PURPOSE OF an instrument duly and any and all rethe notice of sale, tersponsibilities or lia- recorded in the Office THIS COMMUNICAminate the rental bilities arising out of TION IS TO COLof the Register of agreement upon 10 LECT A DEBT AND or in any way relat- Deeds of Lee County, days written notice to ing to any such condiNorth Carolina and ANY INFORMATION the landlord. Upon tion expressly are dis- the holder of the note OBTAINED WILL BE termination of a rentUSED FOR THAT evidencing said inclaimed. Also, this al agreement, the ten- property is being sold debtedness having di- PURPOSE, except as ant is liable for rent rected that the Deed stated below in the insubject to all taxes, due under the rental special assessments, of Trust be fore- stance of bankruptcy agreement prorated and prior liens or enprotection. closed, the underto the effective date of cumbrances of record signed Substitute IF YOU ARE UNDER termination. and any recorded re- Trustee will offer for THE PROTECTION leases. Said property sale at the courthouse OF THE BANKRUPT?Dated: January 21, is also being sold subdoor in the City of CY COURT OR HAVE 2010 ject to applicable Fed- Sanford, Lee County, BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A North Carolina, or eral and State laws. ??????_______________ the customary loca- BANKRUPTCY PROA cash de____________________ tion designated for CEEDING, THIS NOposit or cashier’s ??????The Hunoval TICE IS GIVEN TO foreclosure sales, at check (no personal

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YOU PURSUANT TO taken from plat entiSTATUTORY RE- tled "Property of WilQUIREMENT AND liam J. Kovach and FOR INFORMATIONwife, Nancy L. KoAL PURPOSES AND vach" dated October IS NOT INTENDED 1, 1986, prepared by AS AN ATTEMPT TO Hal T. Siler, RLS. COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO Trustee may, in the COLLECT, ASSESS, Trustee's sole discreOR RECOVER ALL tion, delay the sale OR ANY PORTION for up to one hour as OF THE DEBT FROM provided in NCGS YOU PERSONALLY. §45-21.23.

This 21st Should the day of January, 2010. property be purSUBSTITUTE chased by a third parTRUSTEE SERVty, that person must ICES, INC. pay the tax of FortySUBSTITUTE Five Cents ($0.45) per TRUSTEE One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

BY: The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of Attorney at sale is being offered Law for sale, transfer and The Law conveyance “AS IS, Firm of Hutchens, WHERE IS.” Neither Senter & Britton, P.A. the Trustee nor the Attorneys holder of the note sefor Substitute Trustcured by the deed of ee Services, Inc. trust/security agreement, or both, being P.O. Box 1028 foreclosed, nor the of4317 Ramsey Street ficers, directors, atFayetteville, North torneys, employees, Carolina 28311 agents or authorized http://sales.hsbfirm.c representative of eiom ther the Trustee or Case No: 1003974 the holder of the note NOTICE OF FORE- make any representation or warranty reCLOSURE SALE lating to the title or any physical, envi09 SP 321 ronmental, health or Under and safety conditions exby virtue of the pow- isting in, on, at or reer of sale contained lating to the property in being offered for sale, and any and all rea certain Deed of sponsibilities or liaTrust made by Gene R. Carrey and Ann bilities arising out of or in any way relatCarrey to Rebecca W. Shaia, Trustee(s), dat- ing to any such condied the 28th day of tion expressly are disclaimed. Also, this September, 2000, and re- property is being sold subject to all taxes, corded in Book 714, special assessments, Page 574, in Lee County Registry, and prior liens or enNorth Carolina, de- cumbrances of record fault having been and any recorded remade in the payment leases. Said property of the note thereby is also being sold subse- ject to applicable Federal and State laws. cured by the said A cash deDeed of Trust and the posit or cashier’s undersigned, Substicheck (no personal tute Trustee Services, checks) of five perInc. having been substituted as Trustee in cent (5%) of the pursaid Deed of Trust by chase price, or seven an instrument duly hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever recorded in the Office is greater, will be reof the Register of quired at the time of Deeds of Lee County, the sale.

North Carolina and An order for possesthe holder of the note sion of the property evidencing said inmay be issued purdebtedness having directed that the Deed suant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purof Trust be forechaser and against closed, the undersigned Substitute the party or parties in possession by the Trustee will offer for clerk of superior sale at the courthouse door in the City of court of the county in Sanford, Lee County, which the property is sold.

North Carolina, or Any person the customary locawho occupies the tion designated for foreclosure sales, at property pursuant to a rental agreement 2:00 PM on February entered into or re18, 2010 and will sell to the highest bidder newed on or after Ocfor cash the following tober 1, 2007, may after receiving the noreal estate situated in the County of Lee, tice of sale, terminate North Carolina, and the rental agreement being more particu- upon 10 days’ written larly described as fol- notice to the landlord. lows: Upon termination of a rental agreement, Beginning at an iron the tenant is liable pipe located in the for rent due under easterly right of way line of Hillendale the rental agreement Road, common corner prorated to the effecof Lots 42 and 48 as tive date of the termination. shown on map to THIS IS A COMMUwhich reference is NICATION FROM A hereinafter made; thence as the easterly DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF right of way line of Hillendale Road THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLNorth 0 degs. 45 mins.

LECT A DEBT AND East 173.6 feet to a point; thence continu- ANY INFORMATION ing as the southerly OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT right of way line of Hillendale Road PURPOSE, except as North 60 degs. 50 stated below in the inmins. East 150.75 feet stance of bankruptcy protection. to an iron pipe common corner with IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION property now or formerly owned by W.A. OF THE BANKRUPTBarber; thence as the CY COURT OR HAVE common line of prop- BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A erty now or formerly owned by Barber BANKRUPTCY PROSouth 29 degs. 10 CEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO mins East 150 feet to an iron pipe in the YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REnorthern line of Lot QUIREMENT AND 44; thence as the common line of Lots 44, FOR INFORMATION43 AL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED and 42 South 60 degs.

50 mins. West 238 feet AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT to the beginning and OR AS AN ACT TO being all of Lot 48 COLLECT, ASSESS, and OR RECOVER ALL the western portion OR ANY PORTION of Lot 47 as shown on map of South Court- OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. land Acres recorded This 28th in Plat Cabinet 3, Slide 13, Lee County day of January, 2010.

SUBSTITUTE Registry. Together TRUSTEE SERVwith improvements ICES, INC. located thereon; said SUBSTITUTE property being locatTRUSTEE ed at 3005 Hillendale Drive, Sanford, North Carolina.

The above calls were

BY:

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Attorney at Law The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & Britton, P.A. Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 http://sales.hsbfirm.c om Case No: 1020736 EXECUTOR NOTICE

Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Thelma Lucille Stone, deceased, late of Lee County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned within three months from January 21, 2010 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This 21st, day of January, 2010.

Thelma Cox 6679 Jimmy Cox Road Bennett, NC, 27208 Executor/trix of the estate of Thelma Lucille Stone (1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

09 SP 358

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Richard A. Schlademan Jr. and Sandra L. Schlademan to Rebecca W. Shaia, Trustee(s), dated the 18th day of September, 2006, and recorded in Book 1048, Page 538, in Lee County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Lee County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on February 18, 2010 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Lee, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point marked by an iron in the northern margin of Hermitage Road, common corner of Lots 42 and 43 as shown on map of Westlake Valley Subdivision recorded in Map Book 8, Page 7, Lee County Registry; thence from the point of beginning along the northern margin of Hermitage Road South 70 degrees 07 minutes 29 seconds West 150.00 feet to a point marked by an iron, common corner of Lots 41 and 42; thence North 19 degrees 02 minutes 00 seconds West 237.34 feet to a point marked by an iron; thence North 70 degrees 58 minutes 00 seconds East 150.00 feet to a point marked by an iron; thence South 19 degrees 01 minutes 45 seconds East 235.14 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING and being all of Lot 42 as shown on the above referenced plat and 500 feet adjacent to the abutting Lot 42 on the northern boundary. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at

The Sanford Herald / Thursday, February 4, 2010 / -

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300 Businesses/Services

1312 Hermitage Road, Sanford, North Carolina.

Law The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & Britton, P.A. Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 http://sales.hsbfirm.c om Case No: 1012821 EXECUTOR NOTICE

310 Contractors/ Construction

Parcel ID Number: 9633-82-4849-00 Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale.

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord.

Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This 28th day of January, 2010.

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