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B&G Clubs face financial woes

Stone may seek Love’s state seat

OBAMA CHALLENGES GOP ON HEALTH CARE, BACKS REID

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Days before hosting an intensive health care summit with both Republicans and Democrats, President Barack Obama made a fervent push for his overhaul, calling it critical not just for the millions without insurance but for the entire country’s economic well-being

SANFORD — After months of discussions and contemplation, a Sanford city councilman is down to just six days to decide whether or not he’ll make a run for a state seat. Mike Stone, the city’s Ward 2 councilman since 2007, told The Herald INSIDE Friday he Kim Lilley anwas connounces she’ll sidering a make another run for the run for Lee County School District 51 N.C. House Board Page 3A of Representatives currently held by Jimmy Love Sr., who filed for re-election last week. Stone denied a report that appeared online Friday saying he will file, but he admitted he has been in talks with the state Republican party and House Republican Caucus about the possibility. “What we’re looking for are commitments from the state level,” Stone said, referring to getting back-

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MARINES SEIZE TALIBAN HIDEOUT After a fierce gunfight, U.S. Marines seized a strongly defended compound Friday that appears to have been a Taliban headquarters Page 10A

STATE COURT SIDES WITH BOTH HOME CARE PROVIDERS AND MEDICAID North Carolina’s Medicaid office can contact about 3,000 people to warn them their personal care services could be eliminated but must stop for now efforts to reduce service levels to perhaps tens of thousands more, an administrative law judge ruled Friday Page 7A

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ETHERIDGE HAS ANOTHER FOE A Cary man has joined the ranks of Republicans hoping to challenge U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) in November. Republican Todd Gailas has filed to seek the 2nd Congressional District seat. Page 3A

ENTERTAINMENT WALKEN BACK ON BROADWAY With more than a dozen roles to his credit, the 66-year-old Christopher Walken is no stranger to the stage. But this time, his quirky demeanor seemed like a perfect match to the sardonic wit of playwright Martin McDonagh’s “A Behanding in Spokane” Page 9A

Serving Lee, Chatham, Harnett and Moore counties in the heart of North Carolina

Nonprofit faces closing its doors for weeks if a number of budget goals aren’t met this year By CAITLIN MULLEN

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Shakira French dances during a Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County event in March, 2009.

SANFORD — Due to federal and state cuts and the economy’s effect on local donations, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sanford/Lee County may have to close its doors for four weeks out of the year if major funding doesn’t come through. Bo Hedrick, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club, said he’s relying on those in the community who’ve donated in the past to help the non-profit make it. “People may think we’re always OK, and we always have been until now,” Hedrick said. “We’ve been losing grants for the past

HAPPENING TODAY n Deep River Northview Optimist Club pancake supper will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clubhouse, 3401 Hawkins Ave., Sanford. Plates are $6.

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Hypnotist performing at Kendale this weekend By JONATHAN OWENS owens@sanfordherald.com

Boys & Girls Clubs volunteer Jim Jameson helps students with their homework back in 2009. three years, but not to the extent that we have in the past year.” Hedrick said they’ve lost five grants since 2009 and seen the clubs’ total funding drop by $313,000.

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WANT TO HELP? n For more information on how you can help out the Boys & Girls Club of Sanford/Lee County, contact Bo Hedrick at 776-3525 or bhedrick@ windstream.net

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SANFORD — A man is going to give birth again tonight and Sunday at Kendale Entertainment Center. In his mind, at least. K.C. Cameron, a stage hypnotist and magician, will perform shows at the former movie theater-turned-life entertainment venue in Kendale Plaza Shopping Center

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INDEX

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OBITUARIES

D.G. MARTIN

Sanford: Mary Crissman, 82; Mary McLean, 104; Juana Mendoza, 39 Durham: Dora Campbell, 48 Lillington: Peggy Heckerman, 65

Martin relates a story about a woman who spent her life on Ocracoke Island

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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:

MONDAY n The Lillington Town Board will continue its workshop from Feb. 8 at 8:30 a.m. at the Lillington Town Hall, 106 W. Front St., Lillington. n The Lee County Parks and Recreation Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Lee County Government Center in Sanford. n The Broadway Town Board will meet at 7 p.m. in Broadway. n The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 635 East St., in Pittsboro. n The Siler City Airport Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at the Siler City Municipal Airport. n The Private John Grady Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revoution will meet at 2 p.m. at the home of Lynda Turbeville with Helen Hincks as co-hostess. Respond to Lynda at 774-2636 or Helen at 775-3823. Guest for the meeting will be Beth May, organizing secretary of the state DAR. Members are asked to bring a family heirloom to share.

Birthdays LOCAL: Best wishes are extended to everyone celebrating a birthday today, especially Charles Roth, Thomas Williams, Alvin Williams, Kiana Smith, Faye Smith, Faye Gilmore, Beau Jamerson, Luis Manuel Lomeli, Jasany Deshane Raeford, La’James Buchanon, Charles H. White, Sheila Ingram White, Malisa Guerrera, Comeisha Marks, Desmond A. Heck, Corderro Jerrod Wright, Knowledge Maurice Petty, Peggy M. Womack, Lillie Chesney, Jimmy Scott Stone, Pat Fincher, Faye Littlejohn, Angela Pope, Wendy Bryant and Gage Measamer.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR TODAY n Central Fire Station at 512 Hawkins Avenue will check car seats between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Appointments are required. Contact Krista at 775-8310 by 5 p.m. Wednesday to schedule an appointment for the following Saturday. n The Sanford Rotary Club’s Gala will be held at the Sanford Elk’s Club. Cost is $100 per couple, and the event will include music, dancing, hors d’oevres, casino games, a silent auction, door prizes and more. The annual fundraiser supports the Don Buie Rotary Memorial, to be built along the greenway trail currently under construction. For more information, contact Tony Lett at (919) 775-5555. n Deep River Northview Optimist Club pancake supper will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clubhouse, 3401 Hawkins Ave., Sanford. Plates are $6. n Project Point Five, Inc. will present a program “The Exodus, Let My People Go” from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center. Topics: Crime, gangs, communication, violence, drop outs, money, pregnancy, self esteem, sex, death, school, drugs, guns, jobs, parents and work. For more information, call Leon Jackson at (919) 356-4199 or William Johnson at (919) 776-3525. n Comedy Stage Hypnotist K.C. Cameron will perform at the Kendale Entertainment Center. For more information on this show and all the events at The Kendale Entertainment Center, call 919-776-0005 or 919770-9141.

SUNDAY n Comedy Stage Hypnotist K.C. Cameron will perform at the Kendale Entertainment Center. For more information on this show and all the events at The Kendale Entertainment Center, call 919-776-0005 or 919770-9141.

MONDAY n The Private John Grady Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 2 p.m. at the home of Lynda Turbeville with Helen Hincks as co-hostess. Please respond to Lynda at 774-2636 or Helen at 775-3823. The guest for the meeting will be Beth May, Organizing Secretary of the state DAR. Members are asked to bring a family heirloom to share.

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Third grade students at Broadway Elementary School Greeley Hibbard, (from left) Jonathan Malcolm, Dana Ponsell, and Joshua Thomas finished studying pilgrim life and dressed as a pilgrim as a follow-up. If you have a calendar item you would like to add or if you have a feature story idea, contact The Herald by e-mail at news@sanfordherald.com or by phone at (919) 718-1225. n The free CCCC course, “Buying on eBay” will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce. Presenter will be Bob Moyer. n The Lee County Genealogical and Historical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Lee County Library auditorium, 107 Hawkins Ave. Jimmy Haire, local historian, will present the program on ‘The Coal Mines of Egypt’. Egypt was located in Lee County, close to the community of Cumnock, in the Deep River Coal Field where coal was mined into the 1900’s. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 499-7661 or 499-1909.

WEDNESDAY n The free CCCC course, “Home Business Deductions and Taxes” will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Presenter will be Sean Larsen.

THURSDAY CELEBRITIES: Fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt is 86. Actor Sidney Poitier is 83. Racing Hall of Famer Bobby Unser is 76. Racing Hall of Famer Roger Penske is 73. Hockey Hall-of-Famer Phil Esposito is 68. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is 68. Rock musician J. Geils is 64. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is 59. Newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst is 56. Basketball Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley is 47.

Almanac Today is Saturday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2010. There are 314 days left in the year. This day in history: On Feb. 20, 1962, astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth as he flew aboard the Mercury spacecraft Friendship 7. In 1790, Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II died. In 1792, President George Washington signed an act creating the U.S. Post Office. In 1809, the Supreme Court ruled that no state legislature could annul the judgments or determine the jurisdictions of federal courts. In 1839, Congress prohibited dueling in the District of Columbia. In 1934, a blizzard inundated the northeastern United States. In 1938, Anthony Eden resigned as British foreign secretary following Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s decision to negotiate with Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. In 1944, during World War II, U.S. bombers began raiding German aircraft manufacturing centers in a series of attacks that became known as “Big Week.” In 1950, the U.S. Supreme Court, in United States v. Rabinowitz, ruled 5-3 that authorities making a lawful arrest did not need a warrant to search and seize evidence in an area that was in the “immediate and complete control” of the suspect. In 1971, the National Emergency Warning

TUESDAY n The Lee County Republican Party will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford. Guest speaker will be Justice Robert Orr, the executive director of the North Carolina Institute of Constitutional Law. For more information, contact Lee GOP Chairman Linda Shook at chairman@leegop.org. n What do you want to know about memory changes, dementia and Alzheimer’s? Teepa Snow, a dementia care specialist, will answer your questions on these matters at 6:30 p.m. at the Enrichment Center. Registration not required. For information, call (919) 776-0501, ext. 230.

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Compassion ‘10 kicks off with free roundtable

SANFORD — Hoping to capitalize on some early success during its inaugural year, COMPASSION '10 kicks off its months-long effort to enhance human services in Lee County with a free community roundtable later this month. "Understanding Poverty," the centerpiece event for COMPASSION '10, will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the Ernest and Ruby McSwain Center in Sanford. The roundtable featuring Susan Pennock from Communities In Schools of North Carolina is open to the public. Leaders from ministries, nonprofits and social service agencies throughout the community are urged to attend. In her presentation, Pennock will help service organizations better understand the people they serve. She will discuss how poverty and differences in economic class affect the way people learn, work, communicate and make decisions. She also will point out differences between "generational poverty" and "situational poverty" - and how organizations must treat these groups differently to be effective - and then help volunteers identify individual strengths that could help people pull themselves out of poverty. COMPASSION '10 actually continues for months after the roundtable. Pennock will return to Lee County several times to work individually with working groups formed for organizations providing food, employment, financial help, dropout prevention and housing. "Those working groups were formed during last year's roundtable," says Jan Hayes, executive director of the United Way of Lee County and one of the event organizers. "When leaders came to the roundtable last year, many didn't even know the other organizations in their working group, and they were addressing the same problem in the same community. About 60 people attended last year's inaugural session, and Hayes hopes COMPASSION '10 will draw many more.

"I tell people all the time how fortunate we are in this community, where so many people are willing to give their time and money to care for neighbors and make our entire community a better place to live," Hayes says. "What we're doing here is investing a relatively small amount of time to make everyone more effective for many years to come."

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Hickman taking over as principal at Vass-Lakeview CARTHAGE — Amanda Hickman, currently the assistant principal at Tramway Elementary, has accepted a job as principal of Vass-Lakeview Elementary School of Moore County Schools. She will fill the position left open after Principal Donna McClary’s retirement at the end of the school year. She has been the assistant principal at Tramway for four years, and was a teacher for 18 years. Hickman received her bachelor of science degree from Wingate University. She holds both a master’s degree in education and a master’s degree in school administration from Campbell University.

Lilley to seek school board again From staff reports SANFORD — After an 11-day lull that saw nobody file for election in Lee County, a former school board candidate broke the streak by again Lilley filing for a seat on the Lee County Board of Education Friday. Kim Lilley, a runner-

From staff reports RALEIGH — He wasn’t one of the four original candidates who announced back in January they were challenging Bob Gailas Etheridge’s Second Congressional

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PITTSBORO — The Pittsboro Elementary School Relay for Life team sponsored its annual heart fundraiser the week of Feb. 8-12. Order forms were sent home with students and staff. They then had the opportunity to purchase a heart for one dollar in honor or in memory of someone. By the time the week was over, the school raised $184 to donate to the Relay for Life to support the American Cancer Society. “Thank you to all of the students and staff that helped make this event so successful. Our next fundraiser will be in March when we do the ACC March Madness fundraiser. More information will be coming home with the students as that gets closer,� said teacher Jen Morton. — From staff reports

personnel, not laying them off. It means giving teachers the support and tools needed to succeed in educating our children. It does not mean spending money, time and effort on pet projects and programs that do not contribute directly to the achievement in the classroom.� Lilley, who has four children in the district, said she will an advocate for teachers. “I will be a strong supporter of those on the front-line of teach-

ing our children,� she said. Lilley recently completed her masters degree in business management from Liberty University. She is currently a mortgage lender in Sanford, and she teaches private voice and piano lessons in her home. She and her husband Mark attend Grace Chapel Church, where Kim sings in the choir. She is also an accompanist for St. Stephens Catholic Church.

Fifth challenger throws hat in ring in 2nd District

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Pittsboro Elem. raises money for Relay for Life

up in the 2008 election, announced she will seek one of the three open seats on the board in the 2010 election in November. She said her decision came after talking to many in the community who asked her to give it another run. “I am very much aware of what is missing in the school system,� Lilley said in a press release Friday. “We need to place the emphasis on learning in the classroom. This means supporting classroom

SANFORD n Rocco Terrance Conner, 23, of 1014 Northview Drive was charged Thursday with probation violation. n Sherwood Wayne House, 33, no address given, was charged Thursday with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. n Joseph John Krulikowski, 28, of 135 Piney Hollow Lane was charged Thursday with driving while license revoked. n Lakeisha Renee Spruiell, 32, of 606 Greenland Drive was charged Thursday with worthless check. LEE COUNTY n Quentin Travers Blackwelder, 37, of 4516 Hawkins Ave. was charged Thursday with failure to appear. He was placed in Lee County Jail under $1,000 secured bond. n Marshall Anthony Creador, 37, of 114 Hunter Drive was charged Thurs-

District seat, but on Friday, Todd Gailas joined the fray in the race to unseat the Lillington Democrat. Gailas, of Cary, filed as a Republican Friday, saying it was time for new leadership in Congress. "Bob Etheridge has been in Washington, D.C. for 14 years; that is far too long, and he's become disconnected with the citizens of the Second District,� Gailas

said. “He, and other career politicians, needs to return home to reconnect with their constituents. At the same time, we need to send someone to D.C. that will represent us rather than govern us. Mr. Etheridge has had his opportunity but has squandered it.� In his press conference, Gailas accused Etheridge of voting “with Nancy Pelosi and along party lines� over 97 percent of

the time, and he chided Etheridge for voting in favor of what he called a “pork-laden� stimulus bill that has “become part of the problem.� According to his Web site, Gailas, a native of Ohio, is a former auto salesman who has “pursued a number of (business) ventures� in recent years. More information on Gailas can be found at his Web site, www.gailasforcongress.com.

day with failure to appear. He was placed in Lee County Jail under $500 secured bond. n Jessica Noel Andrew, 27, of 158 C. Morris Lane, Pittsboro was charged Thursday with failure to appear. She was placed in Lee County Jail under $2,500 secured bond. n Charlotte Marie Hines, 26, of 5944 Lower Moncure Road was charged Thursday with failure to appear. She was placed in Lee County Jail under $1,500 secured bond. n Robert Larry Clark, 50, of 136 E. Chisholm St. was charged Thursday with failure to appear. Bond information was not available. n Donna Jean Greenwood of 126 Valley Pine Road reported Thursday that someone took a bracelet from her residence. n Lois B. Douglas of 831 John Godfrey Road reported Thursday that someone took a generator from her residence.

HARNETT COUNTY n Martin Simms Jr., 28, of 257 Fuller Drive, Lillington was charged Thursday with possession of cocaine. Bond information was not available. n Brandon Ellison, 29, of 86 Timberline Drive, Sanford was charged Thursday on a fugitive warant from the state of New York. He was placed in Harnett County Jail under $500,000 secured bond. n Tarra Marie Bartholomew, 23, of 35 Wandmist Court, Lillington was charged Thursday with possession of a schedule II controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, maintaining a dwelling for drugs, speeding, failure to comply, failure to appear, and worthless check. She was placed in Harnett County Jail under $13,000 secured bond. n Aruna Abraham, 38, of 41 Francis Court, Sanford was charged Thursday with misdemeanor child abuse. She

was released on $1,000 unsecured bond. n Whitney Elizabeth Moore, 23, of 688 McDonald Road, Lillington was charged Thursday with failure to appear. She was released on $250 unsecured bond. n Anthony Jerome Brewington, 33, of 624 Deerview Lane, Sanford was charged Thursday with failure to appear. He was placed in Harnett County Jail under $500 secured bond. n Vicente Gutierrez Gomez, 37, of 911 Green Meadow, Sanford was charged Thursday with driving while impaired and failure to appear. He was placed in Harnett County Jail under $6,000 secured bond. n Armando Avila, 36, of 911 Green Meadow, Sanford was charged Thursday with driving while impaired and no operator’s license. He was placed in Harnett County Jail under $2,000 secured bond.

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

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amouflaged hunters with blood smeared on their faces perched high atop a downtown building on steel street with bow in hand ... waiting for a four-legged creature to make its way past the Shops at Steele Street so they can make their kill. This is not the image you’ll see if the City of Sanford enacts a policy allowing urban archery to help control the booming deer population in Lee County. Nor will your children be dodging arrows en route to school on any given Friday. Instead, Sanford’s proposal is to allow deer hunting with bow and arrow within city limits

North Carolina’s deer population back in 1900 was about 10,000. Today, it stands at about 1.2 million.

between Jan. 9 and Feb. 13 on private property with the written permission of the owner of that property. Other cities and towns throughout the state are enacting similar policies. Allowing urban archery won’t lead to deregulated hunting. Nor will it lead to a mass slaughter of deer in Lee County (only a handful of deer were “bagged” as a result of urban

archery in Pittsboro). What is will be is a strict addition to the current deer season, one that will help in “thinning the herds” of deer that have become not only a nuisance to many in our area, but a safety risk as well. Counting the carcasses on U.S. 1 from Sanford to Raleigh has turned into a travel game for some. As deer make their way to more urban areas, the local traffic risk increases as well. Our support of adding urban archery is not a ringing endorsement for hunting. Our editorial board contains no hunters (and it does contain at least one animal advocate).

But deer overpopulation leads to starvation and “death by truck” on a more regular basis. According to the Salisbury Post, North Carolina’s deer population back in 1900 was about 10,000. Today, it stands at about 1.2 million. Think about it. Ten thousand deer in a state with very few roads, no interstates and far fewer people. Today, 1.2 million share those interstates with our ever-growing population. Anything that helps control the population is a step in the right direction. Urban archery couldn’t hurt.

D.G. Martin Columnist D.G. Martin is host of UNC-TV’s North Carolina Bookwatch

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he lived on this island for 77 years and never left, not even for a day,” Alton Ballance told us about a woman who spent her entire life on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. Except for the small village of Ocracoke, the entire eight mile long island is part of protected national seashore — one long, wide, undeveloped seashore on the ocean side. In the village, the permanent residents trace their history back to the days of the pirate Blackbeard. Accessible only by sea or air, the village holds on to its special history and island character even though it is overrun with tourists in the summer season. They share an independent spirit and are proud of their special legendary “Hoi Toide” accents. Ballance’s audience was a group of public school teachers who were part of a seminar sponsored by NCAT (The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching). In part, NCAT’s 5-day seminars are small rewards for the extraordinary service of superior teachers. But mostly they are part of an effort to improve retention of our best teachers and to renew their excitement for learning and teaching. Ballance was introducing the peculiarities of island living. “Never left the island, even for a single day,” Ballance continued. “What do you think about that?” Among the peculiarities of island living for those who come and go is the ferry schedule. For instance, the ferry between Swan Quarter, the county seat of Hyde County and Ocracoke (also a part of Hyde), is two and a half hours. The ferry runs just two times a day in winter. The day before, while my friend Bob Anthony and I waited for the ferry to take us to Ocracoke, he showed me around the towns and landscapes of the mainland part of Hyde County he came to know growing up on visits to his mother’s family. Hyde County, I learned, has no traffic lights and not a single incorporated city, town, or village. But it does have Lake Mattamuskeet with its swarms of tundra swans and geese. There were also no elevators in Hyde Country until the R.S. Spencer store in Engelhard installed a freight elevator when Anthony was a little boy and he and the other children in the area would come to make the scary ride up to the second floor of the store. Today R.S. Spencer, Jr. maintains the store, minus the elevator. It is a community institution that survives because the big box stores have not found their way to Hyde County. At his nearby home, Spencer maintains a Hyde County history collection and research library of museum quality, something that caught the envious eye of Bob Anthony, the Curator of the North Carolina Collection at UNC-Chapel Hill. Down the street in Engelhard you can find a working fishing port with at least 30 or 40 small fishing boats lined up as if for an oil painting from scenes 150 years ago. Not far away are the fish houses where smart North Carolinians know you can get fresh “just off the boat” catch. ...

LETTERS County should be more proactive in recruiting industry to our area To the Editor: In The Herald recently, there was an excellent article: “Chamber Chat: We must be ready to respond to opportunities.” I agree that we need to be ready to respond. However, Lee County needs to be proactive in recruiting new industry. With our high unemployment rate and competing with other counties in the state for jobs, we can’t wait and hope for the next Lederle-Praxis/Wyeth/ Pfizer to show up on our door steps. After attending the Ag Center meeting in November and The Health of Lee County Luncheon in December, I am somewhat convinced that state recruitment efforts in our region are more politicized and directed toward RTP with counties such as Lee second, third or fourth on the list as a possible location for new facilities bringing with them new jobs. We have talented people at the EDC. Our elected officials should at least on a temporary basis increase the budget of the EDC in order to allow the EDC to fully promote and advertise Lee County (on our own) especially in the high tech/ biotech hubs around the country as a potential location for new facilities. Lee County should be in full recruitment mode for new industry and jobs during these tough economic times instead it seems we have become the best kept secret. GREGORY COX Sanford

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ASHINGTON — We’re the nation that put a man on the moon, so we can’t be stupid. We’re just pretending, right? We’re not really taking seriously the “argument” that the big snowstorms that have hit the Northeast in recent weeks constitute evidence — or even proof — that climate change is some kind of hoax. That would be unbelievably dumb. Yet there are elected officials in Washington who apparently believe such nonsense. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., had his family build an igloo near the Capitol and label it “Al Gore’s New Home.” Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., boasted on Twitter that the snows would continue “until Al Gore cries uncle.” Talking heads are seriously debating whether the record snowstorms doom the prospects for comprehensive legislation to deal with energy policy and climate change, which is one of President Obama’s top priorities. It is true that Washington is slogging through its snowiest winter on record. Before I could bring in the newspaper on Thursday morning, I had to dress for a mountain-climbing expedition because my front yard resembles a small glacier. My commute to the office normally takes 20 minutes; it took more than an hour, as I fought my way through streets whose outside lanes have been encroached by huge snowbanks. But that was nothing compared to Tuesday morning, when I awoke to find that a snowplow had blocked my car into the driveway with a two-foot berm of ice. I had an early appointment, so I had to shovel my way out — before coffee. I’m afraid that the first thing my neighbors heard that morning was some unneighborly language. Still, even this unpleasant experience didn’t make me crazy enough to entertain the notion that a snowstorm or two — in a city where it snows every year — could somehow disprove all the scientific evidence for climate change. Nor did it even cross my mind that our Snowmageddon, inconvenient though it might be, could meaningfully alter the political debate over climate legislation. That would be idiotic. As comedian Stephen Colbert pointed out, it would be like looking outside at night, seeing the darkness, and concluding that “the sun has been destroyed.” As even Sens. Inhofe and DeMint surely are aware, the Earth is really, really big. (And it’s not flat. It’s shaped like a ball. Honest.) It’s so big that it can be cold here and warm elsewhere — and this is the key concept — at the very same time. Even if it were unusually cold throughout the continental United States, that still represents less than 2 percent of the Earth’s surface. Those who want to use our harsh winter to “disprove” the theory that the planet’s atmosphere is warming should realize that anecdotal evidence always cuts both ways. Before the Winter Olympics in Vancouver,

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crews were using earth-movers and aircraft to deposit snow on the ski runs — the winter had been unusually warm. Preliminary data from climate scientists indicates that January, in terms of global temperatures, was actually hotter than usual. Revelers participating in Rio de Janeiro’s annual carnival, which ended Tuesday, sweltered in atypical heat, with temperatures above 100 degrees. Fortunately, the custom during carnival is not to wear much in the way of clothing. It has been a bad few months, to say the least, for those brave enough to still call themselves “climate scientists.” First, some e-mails were unearthed that showed some leading researchers to be petty, vindictive, and perhaps willing to ignore data that didn’t fit their theories. Then it was learned that an official U.N. document on climate change overstated the rate at which Himalayan glaciers are believed to be melting. As other examples of sloppiness or imprecision emerged, the winter turned harsh. Critics piled on, sensing that the moment had arrived to kill any serious global effort to address humanity’s impact on the temperature of the biosphere. But here’s what those bad few months can’t change: Decades of study by scientists around the world has reached the conclusion that the Earth is warming and that humankind is probably responsible. The past decade was the warmest on record. Among the anticipated effects of climate change are increased precipitation — not just rain, but also snow — and bigger storms. What we’ve seen this winter tends to prove, not disprove, the scientific consensus that warming is real. But there is one unanswered question that I want climate scientists to address: Please tell me when the Robinson Glacier outside my house is going to melt.

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To the Editor: Praise where praise is due. I just want to commend the city on the prompt way they handled the snowy/icy roads this past weekend. With what little they may have to work with, they did a great job. As Mother Nature will continue to surprise us, let’s continue to be more and more prepared. CHERYL LANCASTER Sanford

Local business is commended for helping children during holidays To the Editor: We are fortunate to live in a community where people and businesses are willing to help others in many quiet and unsung ways. I want to take this opportunity to publicly thank J.T. Davenport & Sons Inc. for providing toys for hundreds of children in Lee County who most likely would have gotten very little on Christmas morning. I visited several Lee County schools in December, and in every school I went to, staff had arranged for families to get toys provided by J.T. Davenport & Sons Inc. for the children. There was also a dinner held at a local church which was attended by approximately 100 people including parents and children who are homeless (living in shelters or motels). Every child who attended got presents. J.T. Davenport & Sons, Inc. donated more than 200 toys for these children. I am constantly reminded of the good, generous and selfless people of Lee County. Thank you to everyone who helped make Christmas special for people that they don’t even know. These people put Christ in Christmas. SUSAN KING Sanford

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SANFORD — Funeral services for Juana Pelagio Mendoza, 39, of 618 Midland Ave., who died Friday (2/12/10), was conducted Thursday at St. Stephens Catholic Church with Father Stephen Worsley officiating. Burial will take place in Mexico. Arrangements were by Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.

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SANFORD — Mary Lou Daniel Crissman, 82, died Friday (2/19/10) at her home. Born in Granville County, she was the daughter of the late Joe Herbert Daniel and Senie Thomasson Daniel. A public educator, she retired in 1983 from Lee County Schools, with 35 year’s service. She served as a school teacher and also a school principal. She was a long time member of Rocky Fork Christian Church, and was a member of the Sanford Brush and Palette Club. She was the club’s featured Artist of the Year in 1999. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert Hancock Crissman, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will

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ing from state GOP leaders. “Our goal as a party is to beat Jimmy. We know the issues, and we have our concerns.” Stone said the discussions began in October and resumed in January. He said his final meeting with state leaders will take place Tuesday, three days before

be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Rocky Fork Christian Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service. Condolences may be made at www.rogerspickard.com. Arrangements are by Rogers Pickard Funeral Home of Sanford.

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R. Heckerman (Ret.) U.S. Army and Vida L. Heckerman of Whitney, Texas; and two grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at O’Quinn-Peebles Chapel with the Rev. Jim Cochran officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, Texas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by O’QuinnPeebles Funeral Home of Lillington.

LILLINGTON — Peggy Anne Bowers Heckerman, 65, died Thursday (2/18/10) at Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn. She was born in Cherokee County, daughter of the late Edd R. and Ruth Solesbee Bowers. She was employed with the Lamb County, Texas Sheriff’s Department for several years. She is survived by her husband, Robert Heckerman of the home; sons, Raymond Roberts and wife Christine of Lubbock, Texas and Charles Roberts and wife Darlene of Tucson, Ariz.; a daughter, Cynthia Heckerman of Perryton, Texas; brothers, Jerry Bowers and wife Sandra of Asheville and Tony Bowers and wife Susan of Siler City; a sister, June McDonald of Lillington; father and mother-in-law, LTC Donald

DURHAM — Funeral service for Dora Vaughn Campbell, 48, was conducted Friday at New Home Baptist Church in Vass with the Rev. Charles Lassiter and Brother Lewis Ring officiating. Burial followed at Pineywood Baptist Church Cemtery in Cameron. Pianist was Shirley Blackman. Soloist were Elaine Hardy, Shirley Blackman and Linda Wegner. Guitarist was Dr. Wayne Greene. Pallbearers were Ronnie Oakley, David Oakley, Robbie Martin, Andy Anderson, William Ring and Kenny Ring. Arrangements were by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Inc. of Sanford.

the end of the filing period (Feb. 26). “If there’s an announcement, it will be next week,” he said. Love, who defeated current Lee County commissioner and county GOP chairman Linda Shook in 2008, filed for re-election on the first day of filing back on Feb. 8. He said then he wanted to use his “experience and seniority” to ensure local voters their

state congressman is “job ready.” “Our state is experiencing serious economic challenges,” Love said on Feb. 8. “Despite a slowly-improving economy, there are still difficult times ahead. We need to make sure we have a strong legislative voice in Raleigh.” An attempt to reach Love at his law office in Lee County was unsuccessful Friday.

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Mary McLeod McLean SANFORD — Mrs. Mary Antoinette McLeod McLean, a devoted wife, mother, teacher, member of Fair Promise AME Zion Church, friend and advisor to many, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at The Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro. She was born on October 26, 1905 in Sanford, and raised by her uncle and aunt, George and Cora McLeod. Her mother, Lydia McLeod, left Sanford to work in the North to support her daughter. She began her education at Livingstone McLean where she completed the eight grade. Her teaching career began after graduating from Columbia Heights School in Winston-Salem with honors. Mrs. McLean worked for a few years before matriculating at Winston Salem Teachers College where she received the Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and later she received the Masters of Elementary Education, North Carolina Central University, Durham. Mrs. McLean, the wife of the late Mr. James Henry McLean, taught school for more than 49 years in Lee, Chatham, Harnett, Johnston, Duplin counties, and Jonesboro School Systems. For a few years, Mrs. McLean taught at West End and Pinehurst before returning to Lee County at W.B. Wicker School and retiring from Floyd Knight School in 1971. Mrs. McLean taught many youngsters the basics in reading, writing and math and throughout the years, they have returned to show their love for her. She especially loved her students and wanted success for them all. A lifetime devoted to God at the Fair Promise Church in Sanford gave Mrs. McLean the opportunity to serve in many areaas. Mrs. McLean received honors as president of the Woman’s Home and Overseas Missionary Soci-

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ety of the Sanford District of the Central N.C. Conference of the A.M.E. Zion Church. Thusly, the WHOM Society at Fair Promise was named the Mary A. McLean Missionary Society and was one honor that she took with great pride. She served tirelessly as president of the Laymen’s Association, pianist for the Sunday School, president of the Floral Club, and treasurer of the Pastor’s Aid Board. She devoted her time and talent to serving as treasurer of the Missionary Circle No. 2, organizst of the Gospel Chorus, treasurer of the Ministers Institute of the Sanford District, as Deaconess, member of Stewardess Board No. 1 and Life Member of the WHOM Society. Mrs. McLean was well respected by all in the local church and in the conference for her service. Mrs. McLean was active in the fraternal organizations of James Hill Chapter #63 OES PHA, G. Wesley Allen Assembly #324, member of Daughter Elks Lodge #615, served as Worthy Matron of the James Hill Chapter #63 of the Eastern Star and PHA for two years (1962-1963). Mrs. MCLean was proud of her community and professional involvement obtaining Life Memberships in the NAACP, the National Education Associaion and the North Carolina Education Association where she was an active participant. She took pride in each opportunity to help others and always gave God the Glory. She allowed nothing to come before Him! Throughout her lifetime, Mrs. McLean touched the lives of many persons wiith her loving kindness. Her love for Robert, Antoinette and her children, the church family of Fair Promise, other relatives and friends is her legacy which is with her now in her New Home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Fair Promise AME Zion Church, 712 Wall St., Sanford. Arrangements are by C.E. Willie Funeral and Cremation Services of Sanford. Paid obituary

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“We’ve lost that $313,000 but we’ve done things to try to meet that loss,” Hedrick said. “For the past eight years, 60 percent of our budget comes from state and federal grants.” For that reason, the organization hasn’t had to ask the community for much, he said. But if approximately $175,000 isn’t raised by September, the club may have to close for two weeks at the beginning of the summer and two weeks at the end of the summer, Hedrick said, which could cut operational costs for a month. He expects to know by mid-May if that’s the route they’ll have to take. “If we had to go that way, you certainly want to give notice. You don’t want to have to do that at all,” he said. The cuts at both the federal and state level really hurt the non-profit. “It’s the first time in over 20 years the federal government is not giving pass-through money for the Boys and Girls Club,” he said. “And everyone’s aware of the state budget.” Pass-through money is that given by the federal government to state gov-

ernments for distribution. For a time, the nonprofit even opted out of United Way funding, because Hedrick said they believed other organizations had a greater need for the money. They’ve added small fundraisers this year, and are hopeful that this April’s golf tournament will bring in some major funding. In past years, it’s brought in close to $50,000. Last year it raised $42,000; this year, expecting $35,000 is more realistic, Hedrick said. “We can’t anticipate it’ll do what it has in the past years with the economy being what it is,” he said. The board of directors also has put together a list of people to contact for fundraising, those that have given to the nonprofit in the past. “Two months from now, we’ll know how the community responds,” Hedrick said. Over 14 years, Boys and Girls Club has served about 13,800 teens locally, Hedrick said. They employ 18 staff members during the school year and about 23 during the summer that operate out of the location at O.T. Sloan Park and the Church Street site. Major expenses include salaries and benefits for the employ-

ees, said George Harvey, treasurer for the organization’s board of directors. Taking care of the buses they have and paying for utilities at the two locations are also large expenses, he said. The club isn’t in danger of closing completely, Hedrick said. The Boys and Girls Club of Lenoir County temporarily suspended operations as of Feb. 5, because expenses exceeded income, according to a statement on the organization’s Web site. Three years ago, the Boys and Girls Club of Sanford/Lee County closed the Bob E. Hales Recreation Center site on McIver Street because there was available space at the O.T. Sloan site and the two are relatively close to each other. Children pay $32 for the school year and $32 for the summer, though it actually costs the club about $600 per child. Hedrick bristled at the idea of raising the fees, noting that his clientele is made up of children from single-parent families and those who receive free or reduced lunches. “Those kids would not have an opportunity to participate,” he said. “It would just go against our philosophy or the reason we’re here.” So the club will turn to fundraising, and hope the economy turns around. “I feel like our community has faith in the Boys and Girls Club. I feel like once they know that we are in a bad situation, they are going to respond,” he said. He believes raising the $175,000 needed is possible. “We built this building 10 years ago with funding from the community,”

he said, referring to the location at O.T. Sloan Park. “It’s a $1.2 million facility and we never had to borrow any money. It was paid for by the time it was finished.” For the children, the cuts will mean fewer trips and programs that the grants provided for, Hedrick said. “We’ll have a lean operational budget as best we can,” he said. But the staff and personal interactions are what children remember most about their experience with Boys and Girls Club, he said. “As long as we can keep the staff we have here, then the club has that impact with the kids,” he said. Harvey said they’re doing everything they can to save money and find more of it. Usually, “people are more willing to give for bricks and mortar than for programs,” he said, “but we’re doing a lot of stuff and making people aware of our situation.” Currently, the club has six weeks to two months worth of money they can see, Harvey said. “It’s kind of a sad state of affairs,” said board member Donnie Oldham. He said he’s not sure why organizations with a “proven track record” like the Boys and Girls Club were denied funding from federal and state agencies. “And the private donations that we’ve always depended on have been cut back because people just don’t have the money to spend. But the need is still there. It’s kind of the perfect storm,” he said. “We’re hopeful. It just depends if people are feeling like things are going to get better. ... Every non profit’s in the same boat.”

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New eatery serves hungry workers SOUTHERN PINES (MCT)— Mike Hess scrapped his cold turkey, and his brother, Bob, ditched his chicken sandwich. The two construction workers instead were treated to savory shepherd’s pie and chicken croquettes Thursday. Chef Mark Elliot prepared the meal for construction workers and contractors who are working on what will be his second restaurant in Moore County, The Sly Fox. The food they ate will be on the menu. “All the workers are always talking to us about the restaurant,” the successful British chef said. “So we thought we’d give them a treat today, whet their appetites.” Elliott opened Elliotts on Linden in Pinehurst in 2000. The Sly Fox is in Southern Pines on Southwest Broad Street near Morganton Road.

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throughout the weekend. Showtimes are set for 4, 6 and 8 p.m. tonight and 5 p.m. Sunday. The 8 p.m. show is limited to adults over 18 years old, only. He will also perform kids shows at the theater as magician “K.C. the Adequate,” at 2 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets to all shows are $10 at the door or $8 in advance for adults and $6 at the door for kids ($5 in advance.) Cameron, who has been performing for more than 20 years, said Friday the hypnotism shows will feature volunteers from the audience singing like Elvis, golfing (among other things) like Tiger Woods, using their shoes as cell phones and more. “It’s just a fun, clean show,” he said. “The late Saturday show is a little more edgy, but not too bad. We’re going to have a good time.”

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RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina will get a $152 million break from the federal government for its share of expenses for Medicare’s prescription drug program. Gov. Beverly Perdue on Friday praised the Obama administration for relief stemming from last year’s federal stimulus package. The states are required to pay the federal government costs associated with the so-called Medicare “Part D� program. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the current temporary increase in the federal share of Medicaid expenses would apply to these drug costs, too. It’s not immediately clear how the break will affect this year’s North Carolina state budget picture. A new General Assembly report shows tax revenues are $35 million below projections through the first seven months of the fiscal year.

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those patients are at risk of losing their services, and they can appeal any decision or be reassessed, said Tim Rogers, the home and hospice care association’s chief executive officer. “We consider this a major first victory for patients,� Rogers said in an interview. Health and Human Services Secretary Lanier Cansler called the ruling a “mixed bag� and said top department officials would talk next week about what steps they’ll take next. The agency also wants to require a third party — rather than home health care providers themselves — to decide how many hours a patient needs.

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RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Medicaid office can contact about 3,000 people to warn them their personal care services could be eliminated but must stop for now efforts to reduce service levels to perhaps tens of thousands more, an administrative law judge ruled Friday. Judge Don Overby on Friday placed a preliminary injunction on the Division of Medical Assistance from using a new scoring system to determine how many hours of in-home care each of the more than 37,000 current patients can receive. The Association for Home & Hospice Care of

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By BEN FELLER Associated Press Writer

HENDERSON, Nev. — Days before hosting an intensive health care summit with both Republicans and Democrats, President Barack Obama made a fervent push for his overhaul, calling it critical not just for the millions without insurance but for the entire country’s economic wellbeing. “It is vital for our economy to change how health care works in this country,” Obama said Friday at a town hall meeting in a high school gym. “Don’t let the American people go another year, another 10 years, another 20 years without health insurance reform in this country.” The president’s plea for his top domestic priority, which faces an uncertain fate after nearly a year of work in Congress, earned him huge applause. He said the drawn-out effort has cost him politically, and also has undercut the standing of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. Obama was in Nevada to help the Senate leader survive a tough re-election fight this year — a race that could have a big impact on the balance of power in Washington and the fate of Obama’s own proposals on health care and beyond. Obama needs to protect every vote he can in the Senate if his own agenda is to succeed.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve seems likely to keep interest rates at record lows for several more months after news Friday that consumer prices excluding food and energy fell in January. It was the first time such prices have fallen in any month since 1982. The tame report on consumer prices sent a positive signal to investors and borrowers. It suggested that short-term rates can remain low to strengthen the economic recovery without triggering inflation. Some have worried that a Fed rate increase affecting consumers and businesses might be imminent, especially after it just raised the rate banks pay for emergency loans. Friday’s news helped reassure financial markets. The Dow Jones industrial average rose about 9 points, or 0.1 percent. Broader stock averages also gained modestly. Bond prices rose, pushing yields lower.

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President Barack Obama speaks to Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce in Las Vegas, Friday. “Health care has been knocking me around pretty good,” Obama said. “It’s been knocking Harry around pretty good.” But the president suggested that was due more to misinformation about the plans than to general unpopularity of the overhaul, and he defended the Democratic bills that have passed both houses of Congress, but have not been reconciled into one piece of legislation. The president’s bipartisan summit is being held Thursday. He dared Republicans to present a proposal addressing the uninsured and rising medical costs, rather than merely saying no to Democratic approaches. But the summit approaches with hardly a feeling of cooperation. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McCon-

nell said Obama and the Democrats are offering “a partisan bill devoid of support from the American people.” Reid’s Washington office said the senator will support allowing the government to sell health insurance in competition with private insurers if the White House and Democratic leaders decide to push a health bill with no GOP backing. Many conservatives and some moderates oppose the so-called public option. It’s in the bill the House passed last year, but not the Senate version. Some congressional Democrats say they doubt the White House will include a public option in the proposal it will unveil Monday. The Nevada appearance was billed as focusing on the economy but turned into an extended

campaign plug for Reid, seen as one of nation’s most vulnerable incumbents in the November elections. Reid introduced Obama and then sat behind him, basking in each applause line. Obama wrapped his arms around Reid at the start of the event and embraced his work throughout. The president rarely missed a chance — on the economic stimulus plan, on health care, on the effort to regulate big banks — to put himself and Reid in the same sentence. The goal was to shift the emphasis from the unpopularity of some of Reid’s votes to, in Obama’s view, the courage it took to take expensive steps to save the economy. “Sometimes he takes his licks,” Obama said of Reid. “But he gets back up. Harry Reid has never stopped fighting.”

Report: Fewer people falling behind on home loans WASHINGTON (AP) — The end of the foreclosure crisis is finally in sight. For the first time in almost three years, the number of homeowners falling behind on their loans is declining. The drop means the number of people losing their homes will start to fall. But some pain from the crisis is sure to persist. Because millions of people are already in foreclosure, deeply discounted houses will put pressure on home prices for years.

In high-foreclosure cities like Las Vegas, Phoenix and Miami, homes have lost roughly half their values from their peaks. But a report Friday from the Mortgage Bankers Association showed Nevada, Arizona and Florida had some of the biggest declines in new delinquencies. The figures probably mark “the beginning of the end” of the crisis, said Jay Brinkmann, the trade group’s chief economist. However, more than 15 percent of homeowners with a mortgage have missed at least one payment or are in foreclosure, a record. Worse, nearly half of all delinquent borrowers were at least three months behind on their payments, up from a typical level of less than 20 percent.

New law allows loaded guns in national parks WASHINGTON (AP) — Loaded guns will be allowed in Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and other national parks under a new law that takes effect Monday. The law lets licensed gun owners bring firearms into national parks and wildlife refuges as long as they are allowed by state law. It comes over the objections of gun-control advocates who fear it will lead to increased violence in national parks. The national parks law takes effect in a climate that favors advocates of gun rights. The debate shifted dramatically in 2008, when the Supreme Court struck down a handgun ban in Washington, D.C., and declared that individuals have a constitutional right to possess firearms for self-defense and other purposes.

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NEW YORK — Like many times before, Christopher Walken stood in his kitchen softly reading the lines out loud. Pleased by what he was hearing, he decided it was time to head back to Broadway. With more than a dozen roles to his credit, the 66-year-old Walken is no stranger to the stage. But this time, his quirky demeanor seemed like a perfect match to the sardonic wit of playwright Martin McDonagh’s “A Behanding in Spokane.� Throughout his extensive film career, Walken portrayed psychologically unbalanced characters. McDonagh, meanwhile, writes shockingly humorous plays that can make an audience laugh at things in which they ordinarily wouldn’t find much humor. And the collaboration between writer and actor, Walken says, is “a funny combination.� The dark comedy is McDonagh’s first play set in the United States. He’s nominated for the best play Tony every time he’s been on Broadway, for “The Beauty Queen of Leenane,� “Lonesome West,� “The Lieutenant of Inishmore� and “The Pillowman,� the latter

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Actor Christopher Walken attends The Film Society of Lincoln Center gala tribute to honor actor Tom Hanks in New York. a grim account of the line between a children’s story and murder. He also wrote the film “In Bruges,� which won him an Oscar nomination. This time, his play is about the pursuit of a lost hand. “I play a guy who, when he was a teenager, had his hand chopped off by some terrible people,� Walken says of his role as Carmichael. “He devotes the rest of his life to getting, not only a payback to those people, but getting his hand.� Director John Crowley,

who previously worked with McDonagh on “Pillowman,� was impressed by the quirky Academy Award-winning actor. “His instincts on the floor are consummate. It’s astonishing to watch him,� Crowley says. That feeling spread to the rest of the cast, such as Sam Rockwell, who says Walken is perfect for the part. “It’s very befitting for Martin’s first play in America that Chris is the heavy, so to speak,� Rockwell says. “The Hurt Locker�

star Anthony Mackie says working with Walken has been a learning process. “He brings that relaxed focus, professional aspect to the rehearsal room,� Mackie says. And Zoe Kazan describes Walken as “one of the more playful actors I’ve ever seen on stage.� She is the granddaughter of director Elia Kazan. That spirited nature carries over from the rehearsal room, where Walken shares a glimpse of the process. “It’s a little bit like kids in a sandbox,� he says before describing the therapeutic aspect of sitting around, gossiping and revealing things. “I’ve never gone to a shrink, but I always think it’s probably something like that. You know you sit there and you kind of confess stuff.� One thing his co-stars have not done is imitate their elder star. Walken, best known for his deadpan looks and hesitant speech pattern, says he’s never aware when people impersonate him. “I have no idea what they’re doing. It’s like, ’What’s that? Why are you talking like that?�’ Walken was born into show business, appearing on stage and live television, reading lines, singing and dancing.

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Snipes asks ‘What’s new?’ about plane crash WASHINGTON (AP) — Actor Wesley Snipes, who has tax problems of his own, had a blunt reaction to news about a software engineer who crashed his plane into an office building with Snipes nearly 200 IRS employees inside. In an interview Friday with the Associated Press, Snipes asked, “What’s new?� Authorities say A. Joseph Stack III, who was furious with the Internal Revenue Service, crashed his plane into an Austin, Texas, building on Thursday. Stack and one other person were killed. Snipes said tax problems have been an issue in the U.S. from the very beginning. As the actor put it: “I think it was an issue even for the early colonists and the British, so what’s new?� Snipes, 47, was convicted in 2008 of not paying taxes for three years. He was sentenced to three years in prison and is appealing.

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touched him — and not the other way around — during a confrontation aboard an Air Canada flight that was preparing to take off from Vancouver, British Columbia. Sky Blu, whose given name is Skyler Gordy, says in a video posted Friday on TMZ. com that he was trying to go to sleep when he leaned his seat back in the coach section of a the Vancouverto-Los Angeles flight Monday. He says Romney loudly told him several times to straighten it, as is required until takeoff under commercial flight regulations. Then, he says, Romney reached forward and grabbed his shoulder.

Shaun White not ruling out 2014 Winter Games CHICAGO (AP) — Snowboarding’s greatest showman might have an Olympic encore in mind. Fresh off his jaw-dropWhite ping victory in Vancouver, Shaun White showed up to cheers and squeals on “The Oprah Winfrey Show� Friday and says he’s thought “a little bit� about trying for a third straight men’s halfpipe gold medal at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. He said: “Why would I not want to experience this again?� White had already won gold this week when he did his second run with nothing to lose. He pulled out his Double McTwist 1260 — two board-over-head flips inside of 3 1/2 turns — and pulled it off.

Judge: Joe Jackson can get Jackson’s medical files LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s father can receive some medical records related to his superstar son’s death, a judge ruled Friday. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff ruled that Joe Jackson can receive his son’s medical records from the hospital where he died. The judge will review the records first before releasing them to Joe Jackson’s attorney, Brian Oxman. Beckloff also said the men can only receive records generated on or after June 25 — the day Michael Jackson died at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Oxman sought the files as part of an effort to obtain a monthly stipend for the Jackson family patriarch. He said during a hearing last week that he also needs the records to decide whether to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. ** Planet 51: PG (10:20), 12:20, 5:25 ** Planet 51: PG (10:20), 12:20, 5:25

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that in the end they don’t have the firepower to compete with us conventionally,� said Capt. Joshua Winfrey of Tulsa, Okla., commander of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines. As the Marines advanced, they found rows of abandoned bunkers dug alongside an irrigation canal that the Taliban had used to fire on them the day before. Located at a crossroads, the five abandoned bunkers, camouflaged under a layer of mud, looked out across an open field. In the near distance, large stones had been set up to help the Taliban site in on their targets. Just behind the bunkers, the Marines found a compound, surrounded by a mudbrick wall, typical of family homes in the town. Inside the compound, where a few chickens still wandered, Marines uncovered dozens of Taliban-issued ID cards, official Taliban letterhead stationery and government stamps.

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MARJAH, Afghanistan (AP) — After a fierce gunfight, U.S. Marines seized a strongly defended compound Friday that appears to have been a Taliban headquarters — complete with photos of fighters posing with their weapons, dozens of Taliban-issued ID cards and graduation diplomas from a training camp in Pakistan. Insurgents who had been using the field office just south of Marjah’s town center abandoned it by the end of the day’s fighting, as Marines converged on them from all sides, escalating operations to break resistance in this Taliban stronghold in southern Helmand province. Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines fought their way south from the town center Friday after residents told them that

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They also found graduation diplomas from an insurgent training camp in Baluchistan, an area of southern Pakistan that borders Helmand province, along with photos of fighters posing with AK-47 assault rifles. The insurgents had fled with their weapons and ammunition. The Marines said they’d been coming under fire all day — but never saw any of the elusive gunmen, who retreated to resume hit-andrun tactics using snipers and small gun squads to harass Marine lines. Lima Company’s advance was part of a move by several Marine companies to converge on a pocket of Taliban fighters from all four directions. The Marines believe they’ve cornered what appeared to be a significant Taliban fighting force. “It seems that it’s their last stand,� Winfrey said. NATO said one service member died Friday in a small-arms attack but did not identify the victim by nationality. Six coalition troops were killed Thursday, NATO said, making it the deadliest day since the offensive began Feb. 13. The death toll for the operation stands at 12 NATO troops and one Afghan soldier. Britain’s Defense Ministry said three British soldiers were among those killed Thursday. No precise figures on Taliban deaths have been released, but senior Marine officers say intelligence reports suggest more than 120 have died. The officers spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release the information.

FBI probing Pa. district accused of spying on students

Review cites Bush-era lawyers for poor judgment

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The FBI is investigating a Pennsylvania school district accused of secretly activating webcams inside students’ homes, a law enforcement official with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Friday. The FBI will explore whether Lower Merion School District officials broke any federal wiretap or computer-intrusion laws, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Days after a student filed suit over the practice, Lower Merion officials acknowledged Friday that they remotely activated webcams 42 times in the past 14 months, but only to find missing student laptops. They insist they never did so to spy on students, as the student’s family claimed in the federal lawsuit.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department lawyers showed “poor judgment� but did not commit professional misconduct when they authorized CIA interrogators to use waterboarding and other harsh tactics at the height of the U.S. war on terrorism, an internal review released Friday found. The decision closes the book on one of the major lingering investigations into the counterterrorism policies of George W. Bush’s administration. President Barack Obama labeled the simulated drowning technique of waterboarding as torture, but he left open the question of whether anyone would be punished for authorizing such tactics. An initial review by the Justice Department’s internal affairs unit found that former government lawyers Jay Bybee and John Yoo had committed professional misconduct, a conclusion that could have cost them their law licenses.

FBI concludes Ivins acted alone in Anthrax attacks WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI sought to close the book on its long, frustrating hunt for the killer behind the 2001 anthrax letters Friday, formally ending its investigation and concluding a mentally unhinged scientist was responsible for killing five people and unnerving Americans nationwide. After years of false leads, no arrests and public criticism, the FBI and Justice Department said Dr. Bruce Ivins, a government researcher, acted alone. Ivins killed himself in 2008 as prosecutors prepared to indict him for the attacks. He had denied involvement, and his family and some friends have continued to insist he was innocent.

Unclaimed $2.5M Ind. jackpot has winner after all INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Eric White didn’t realize he’d left $2.5 million sitting on the desk in the office in his Indianapolis home for six months. On Friday, he and his wife, Lori, cashed in, beating the odds by turning in the winning Hoosier Lotto ticket from the Aug. 19 drawing a week after the lottery officials said the prize wouldn’t be awarded because the 180-day deadline had passed. Officials extended the deadline to Feb. 22 after saying the date had been miscalculated. Lori White, 38, said she sent her husband a text Tuesday night asking if he had any old lottery tickets after seeing a story about the unclaimed fortune on television.

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N.C. STATE SETS SCHOOL RECORD IN BASEBALL RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina State set a school record for most runs in a game, scoring 17 in the first two innings and pounding out a 32-3 victory over La Salle. Friday’s blowout broke the old mark of 29 runs scored by the Wolfpack against Wake Forest on March 29, 1984. N.C. State batted around in the first two innings, and by the end of three innings, its top four hitters in the lineup had batted four times apiece. Dallas Poulk drove in four runs in the first four innings, and Pratt Maynard had six RBIs in the first two innings. La Salle starter Kevin Fuqua was tagged for nine earned runs after pitching just twothirds of an inning.

BOBCATS THOMAS MAIN PIECE OF LATEST TINKERING

CHARLOTTE (AP) — For years Tyrus Thomas kept hearing about Larry Brown. Now the talented, but underachieving power forward gets to play for the demanding Hall of Fame coach in a new setting he hopes allows him to finally reach his potential. Thomas and center Theo Ratliff, the latest additions in the Bobcats’ dizzying two years of trades and player moves under Brown, were introduced a couple hours before they were to make their debuts for Charlotte on Friday against Cleveland. Thomas is the key addition for the Bobcats as they try to secure the franchise’s first playoff berth. And the player who clashed with coaches in Chicago vows he’ll have no trouble getting used to the sometimes-cranky Brown.

MLB DAMON HAS AN OFFER TO SIGN WITH TIGERS

(AP) — Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski says he has made a contract offer to free agent Johnny Damon. Dombrowski confirmed the offer in a telephone interview with The Associated Press after telling reporters in Lakeland, Fla., that the Tigers were interested in signing the outfielder. The 36-year-old Damon hit .286 with 24 homers for the New York Yankees last season. He likely would bat leadoff for the Tigers, filling the void left when Detroit dealt Curtis Granderson to the Yankees. Damon also would give Detroit a left-handed bat it needs and a veteran in the outfield, where his savvy is an asset and his arm a liability.

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Tiger Woods makes a statement at the Sawgrass Players Club, Friday, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Woods apologizes for actions By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Missing his smile and aura of invincibility, Tiger Woods finally showed his face to a waiting world Friday and apologized again for cheating on his wife, without revealing the scope of his infidelity or when he will return to golf. Standing at a podium before a presidential-blue backdrop in a hushed room of his closest associates, Woods

stumbled a few times as he read a 13 1/2-minute statement. He offered no new details of what happened or what’s next, except that he was leaving Saturday for more therapy. “I have made you question who I am and how I could have done the things I did,” Woods said. Woods’ wife, Elin, did not attend his first public appearance since he crashed his car into a tree outside their home three months ago, setting off

shocking allegations of rampant extramarital affairs. “I was unfaithful. I had affairs. I cheated,” Woods said. “What I did was not acceptable.” Woods alternately looked into the camera and at the 40 people in the room, raising his voice only to deny that his wife ever hit him and to demand that the paparazzi leave his family alone. Beyond that, there were stretches when

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Players say Woods is sincere By BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer

MARANA, Ariz. — Stewart Cink felt Tiger Woods did well by making a public apology. Luke Donald said the confession seemed sincere. Nick Watney wanted to know when the world’s No. 1 player will return, not about his private life. The handful of golfers willing to talk about Woods as they entered the clubhouse for the third round of the Match Play Championship on Friday all offered their support. “I was moved by how difficult it seemed to be for him,” Cink said. “But it’s a big part of the process to go through that difficulty and face up to what’s happened.” Woods won the Match Play in 2003, 2004 and 2008. He is the only player to win consecutive titles in the event’s 12-year history and his star power is sorely missed. “I agree with a lot of guys that were out here,” Watney said. “Just more concerned about when he’s going to get back on the golf course, not necessarily everything in his personal life.” Ian Poulter said he didn’t even watch Woods’ appearance. It was hard to avoid. Woods’ somber face filled the giant screen in the media tent and was on every other television around.

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Tiger Woods pauses during a news conference, Friday in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. “I think it was a sincere apology,” Donald said. “Obviously I think he made it very clear that he wants the media to leave his family alone, which I kind of agree with. Seems like he’s getting the care and help that he needs, and hopefully he’ll get the help he needs and

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iger Woods hit the ball right on the Swoosh early in his prepared statement. “As Elin pointed out to me, my real apology to her will not come in the form of words; it will come from my behavior over time.” Maybe he should’ve stopped there. Words weren’t all we got on Friday when Woods finally stepped to the podium not in a golf shirt and yet not in a tie, either — and definitely without a wedding band. The public and the media at large have been clamoring for a look at Woods for three months since his bizarre one-luxury SUV crash set in motion a downfall of epic proportions. And the world stood still on its axis for 13 1/2 minutes as sports’ biggest figure did his best to wear the persona of contrition and sincerity. It was a desperate attempt to show a human side to the

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Jamison poor in debut as Bobcats roll By MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer

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CHARLOTTE — Stephen Jackson scored 29 points and the Charlotte Bobcats took advantage of Antawn Jamison’s

miserable debut for Cleveland in a 110-93 victory Friday night to send the NBA-best Cavaliers to their second straight loss. Two days after being acquired from Washington in a key trade, Jamison came off the bench and

promptly went 0 for 12 from the field. He was blocked five times and tossed up two airballs, while looking out of sync with his new teammates. The Bobcats used a big run to end the third quarter to beat the

Cavaliers for a third straight time and take the series 3-1 in a possible first-round playoff preview. LeBron James had 22 points and nine assists for Cleveland, which allowed Charlotte to shoot 55 percent.

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YOUTH Registration open for DRNV SANFORD — Deep River-Northview Optimist Baseball and Softball registration is under way. Registration may be completed online at www.drnvobaseball.com. Forms are also available at Line Drive Baseball Academy. Registration is open through March 1. Baseball registration is for ages 5-15. Fast-pitch softball is available for girls ages 7-12.

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UNC BASKETBALL Tar Heels get Zeller back from foot injury

CHAPEL HILL (AP) — North Carolina coach Roy Williams finally has some good news. Seven-foot sophomore Tyler Zeller is expected to return to the lineup at Boston College on Saturday, giving a desperately needed boost to the struggling and injury-depleted Tar Heels. Zeller has missed the past month with a foot injury as the defending national champions fell near the bottom of the ACC standings. Zeller returned to limited work last week, then went through a full practice Thursday. Players were not available for interviews Friday, though Zeller was seen getting some shots up in the Smith Center shortly after Williams’ news conference. “I’m hoping we can get him in and get some productive minutes out of him,� Williams said. “That with each and every game, he can build on it. But it’s hard. He’s been out for (10) AP photo games ... so it’s been quite a while. But we’re going to give Jamie McMurray stands on his car after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International him a chance to see what he Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. McMurray won the pole for Sunday’s race in Fontana, Calif. on can do when he does get in there.� Zeller missed last month’s loss at Clemson as a precaution due to pain in his right Patrick is still not knowing for foot, which was diagnosed the the asphalt surface in Turn Kasey Kahen’s No. 9 Ford FONTANA, Calif. (AP) sure how things are “sup2 that forced two delays — Jamie McMurray has gone qualifying fourth. next day as a stress fracture. posed to feel� in a stock car The Tar Heels (14-12, 3-8) have totaling more than two hours Matt Kenseth, who won at from winning the Daytona during Sunday’s Daytona 500 and what is normal on the California the last two Febru500 to sitting on the pole in lost eight of 10 since Zeller are being repaired with a con- track. arys, qualified 20th. California. went down, a stretch that has “I really don’t have any of crete patch that will be about After a whirlwind week of also seen them lose fellow big those answers at this point,� men Ed Davis (likely for the 6 feet wide and 18 feet long. appearances and interviews NASCAR drivers Patrick said Friday. Jeff Burton says the track as the champion of NASseason with a broken left wrist) OK with Daytona “It’s only going to come is rough, but he is “reCAR’s season opener and and freshman Travis Wear pothole patch from, in my experience, really (indefinitely with a sprained left ally mixed� about paving the biggest race, McMurray got FONTANA, Calif. (AP) having something good to go, ankle). entire track, which was last back into the cockpit of his ‘Oh yes, I want that again. I paved in 1978. No. 1 Chevrolet on Friday and — Kevin Harvick believes Zeller averages 9.6 points, the concrete patch to fix the know I can achieve it.’ It just 4.6 rebounds and shot 56 Greg Biffle says the conqualified first with a lap of takes time.� crete will be “a good fix� that 183.744 mph at the two-mile pothole at Daytona Internapercent in just 16 minutes per tional Speedway is the right Patrick gets another chance game off the bench. His return drivers will know won’t break superspeedway. thing to do. this weekend at California, in will provide some needed apart. He says the track is in McMurray says he’s “so Harvick said Friday that what originally was supposed punch for a traditionally fastgood shape other than that. amazed� at the week he’s the patch is OK because the to be her NASCAR Nationhad. paced and high-scoring offense track has so much character wide debut before she raced that has turned anemic amid Earnhardt Ganassi teamDanica trying to at Daytona and got caught mate Juan Pablo Montoya will and that repaving the entire injuries, turnovers and youthful figure out normal 2 1/2-mile superspeedway up in a 12-car accident just start alongside McMurray on mistakes. should be only an “absolute in stock cars past the halfway mark last the front row after a lap of “There’s no doubt in my FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — The last resort.� Saturday. She went a week 183.477 mph. Clint Bowyer mind that I’m still confident we difficult part for Danica The damaged portion of earlier than planned after is third in another Chevy, with can go on a run and be in the finishing sixth in the ARCA (NCAA) tournament,� Williams race at Daytona. said. “It looks a lot more Her goals this Saturday are cloudy, from what everybody simple: finish laps — and says looking at it realistically the race. and I can understand that. But “Finishing is definitely that’s where I’m focusing on always the goal,� she said. right now.�

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Lysacek won’t let his gold be tarnished

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Time and again, Evan Lysacek was grilled about Evgeni Plushenko slamming his performance and quibbling about the quad, how even government leaders in Russia are crying foul over the finish in the men’s final. Time and again, Lysacek sidestepped the bickering. Nothing the American said would be better than the answer hanging around his neck. “All I know is he’s been really positive to me and been a really consistent skater through the years, and I’ve tried to learn from that,� Lysacek said Friday morning, still basking in the glow of his Olympic gold medal. “I guess I’m a little disappointed someone who I saw as my role model would take a hit at me in one of the most special moments of my life. “It’s tough to lose. It’s not easy, especially when you think, no matter what, you’re going to win. It’s a really tough pill to swallow,� he added. “We’ll just try not to take it out of context and give him the benefit of the doubt. And congratulations to him on his third Olympic medal.� Lysacek became the first American man since Brian Boitano to win the Olympic gold Thursday night, taking down reigning champ Plushenko in the process. Though Lysacek is the world cham-

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public figure Woods and his advisors have gone to great pains to create since he burst onto the celebrity scene on “The Mike Douglas Show� at age 3. On its surface, the informercial played well for Tiger. It was a well-struck first step in his attempt to repair the most tarnished of images. The comeback path has been cleared. But for all of the public apologies to the wife he disrespected with a seedy kind of sexual fervor comparable only to the drive he has to win golf tournaments, it was little more than a careful collection of simple, albeit well-chosen, words. Woods said all of the right things. Out of his 1,500 words, he mentioned the word “golf� twice. His focus isn’t on the links or major championships on courses he owns, and it shouldn’t be. At least that’s what the one-man drama unfolding at PGA Tour headquarters was meant for us to believe. No doubt Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem was pleased from his front-row, enabling seat. The linchpin to the Tour’s success was bringing it. What can be believed, though? The man admitted to infidelity again, something he had already done via his Web site over two months ago. He said he was sorry so many times, and to so many groups of people, the effect was somewhat lost. Repetition tends to fade into the ether — though, thankfully, for the voyeurs in us, the 13 minutes were there for everybody to see live on any channel, and then at the top and bottom of every hour for the next three hours on ESPN. Oh look, it’s on again...

Miller denied elusive first gold

USA’s Evan Lysacek waves the U.S. flag during the victory ceremony after winning the gold medal in the men’s free program figure skating Thursday. AP photo

pion, it was an upset the likes of which figure skating rarely sees. Plushenko, who ended a three-year retirement with the sole goal of winning gold, hadn’t finished anywhere but first since the 2004 European championships. He was the defending Olympic gold medalist and silver medalist in 2002, and a three-time world champion. And Plushenko had the all-important quad, the four-revolution jump that’s been a must-have for every Olympic men’s champion since Ilia Kulik in 1998. “Quad is quad. If the Olympic

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champion doesn’t know how to jump the quad, I don’t know,� Plushenko sniffed afterward. “Now it’s not men’s figure skating, it’s dancing. That’s my point.� Yet Lysacek beat the Russian — handily. Lysacek’s career-best 257.67 points was 1.31 better than Plushenko. Even more grating to the Russian’s camp, Lysacek beat Plushenko on the technical mark, the score for jumps, spins and footwork that’s practically been his personal property. Though Lysacek said Plushenko congratulated him and Plushenko himself said later he was satisfied with his silver — only one male figure skat-

to see him, hear him say these words, and with that, perhaps there is more of an ability to form an opinion about the whole mess. We can choose to take him at his word, to believe his statements, his look, his countenance and the tremble in his voice. But if we do those things, we must do them without taking into account that all we got was precisely what Tiger Woods wanted us to see and hear. Nothing more, and likely, nothing less. He set all the parameters — the 40 specific people in the room, no questions, the planned photo ops of him jogging

With fame, fortune and iconoclastic status in your hip pocket, there tends to be little room left over for sincerity and humility. At least that’s what the viewing public usually thinks, unless they’ve been duped over time into believing the crafted image in those 30-second spots is the real deal. But when that artful facade is torn away, credibility, honor, goodwill and truthfulness are rarely fully recovered from the wreckage. And so we are left only with what Tiger Woods was willing to give us, not at all unlike the vague Web site statements. We got

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WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — Aksel Lund Svindal of Norway won the men’s super-G title Friday, denying Bode Miller his first Olympic gold medal. Svindal won in 1 minute, 30.34 seconds on a tough, icy course. Miller was second, trailing by 0.28 seconds, and Andrew Weibrecht of the United States was 0.31 behind Svindal in third. Svindal took silver in the downhill on Monday, edging Miller into the bronze medal slot. Miller’s fourth career Olympic medal makes him the most decorated American Alpine skier in history.

Speedskaters could top Vonn VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Lindsey Vonn competes for the third time at the Vancouver Games on Saturday when she skis the super-G. By the time the night is over, Americans could have even more to cheer about. A pair of speedskaters have a chance to make history — Apolo Anton Ohno by winning his seventh Olympic medal and Shani Davis by taking his third gold. NBC plans to televise Ohno’s 1,000-meter short track race and Davis’ 1,500 on the long track in prime time — along with Vonn’s event, of course.

U.S. men, women curlers win at last VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — They raised their brooms in triumph. The American women finally won at curling.

“Whoop whoop!� Nicole Joraanstad tweeted. “Felt great to win today. It is now time to start the winning streak!� U.S. skip Debbie McCormick, feeling the pressure after an 0-3 start, led her team past Russia 6-4 Friday in the round-robin portion of the schedule. The U.S. men curlers have their first Olympic victory, beating France 4-3 after four straight losses. Could a lineup switch and cheers from NFL star Vernon Davis have been the difference Friday? Regular skip John Shuster was benched for the match because of his poor shot-making. Alternate Chris Plys was promoted to the skip spot and vice skip Jason Smith threw last rock.

Tiger apologizes, and Olympic flame still burns VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — There was a pardon-the-interruption moment at the Olympics: Tiger Woods was apologizing. Fans and athletes briefly turned their attention to the golfing great Friday, then returned to more pressing matters. Like curling. Bob and Sharon Burke of Alamo, Calif., had front-row seats for the women’s match between the United States and Russia at the Vancouver Olympic Center. “I’m less concerned with Tiger Woods as I am finding somebody to explain the rules of curling to me,� Bob Burke said. Another visitor, Blair James of Calgary, Alberta, perhaps spoke for many when asked about Woods’ conciliatory remarks. “Whatever,� she said.

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NBA Standings Boston Toronto Philadelphia New York New Jersey

W 34 29 20 19 5

L 18 24 33 34 49

Orlando Atlanta Miami Charlotte Washington

W 37 34 28 26 18

L 18 18 27 26 33

Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee Detroit Indiana

W 43 27 24 19 18

L 12 26 28 34 35

Dallas San Antonio Houston New Orleans Memphis

W 33 31 28 28 27

L 21 21 25 26 26

Denver Utah Oklahoma City Portland Minnesota

W 36 34 31 32 13

L 18 19 21 24 42

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

W 42 32 21 18 15

L 14 23 33 36 38

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EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Pct GB L10 .654 — 5-5 .547 51⠄2 8-2 1 .377 14 ⠄2 5-5 .358 151⠄2 2-8 .093 30 1-9 Southeast Division Pct GB L10 .673 — 8-2 .654 11⠄2 6-4 .509 9 5-5 .500 91⠄2 5-5 .353 17 4-6 Central Division Pct GB L10 .782 — 9-1 .509 15 6-4 .462 171⠄2 6-4 .358 23 4-6 .340 24 3-7 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Pct GB L10 .611 — 4-6 .596 1 6-4 .528 41⠄2 4-6 .519 5 4-6 .509 51⠄2 3-7 Northwest Division Pct GB L10 .667 — 6-4 1 .642 1 ⠄2 9-1 .596 4 7-3 .571 5 5-5 .236 231⠄2 4-6 Pacific Division Pct GB L10 .750 — 7-3 .582 91⠄2 6-4 .389 20 1-9 .333 23 2-8 .283 251⠄2 2-8

Thursday’s Games Denver 118, Cleveland 116, OT Boston 87, L.A. Lakers 86 Friday’s Games Cleveland at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Denver at Washington, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Miami at Memphis, 8 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Indiana at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Milwaukee at Detroit, 8 p.m. Toronto at New Jersey, 8 p.m. Dallas at Orlando, 8 p.m. Atlanta at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Utah at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Boston at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games

OLYMPICS Str W-2 L-1 L-2 L-5 L-1

Home 15-9 20-7 9-17 12-17 3-22

Away 19-9 9-17 11-16 7-17 2-27

Conf 22-11 20-16 10-19 13-22 4-30

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

Home 21-5 21-6 14-12 19-7 10-16

Away 16-13 13-12 14-15 7-19 8-17

Conf 26-11 18-12 18-15 16-17 13-19

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

Home 24-4 16-9 16-9 13-15 12-15

Away 19-8 11-17 8-19 6-19 6-20

Conf 24-6 17-15 16-14 14-18 14-20

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

Home 16-9 19-10 15-11 17-9 18-9

Away 17-12 12-11 13-14 11-17 9-17

Conf 19-16 17-16 21-15 19-13 17-19

Str W-1 W-2 W-7 W-2 L-4

Home 23-5 22-7 16-10 19-11 9-18

Away 13-13 12-12 15-11 13-13 4-24

Conf 22-12 20-14 15-15 21-13 7-26

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

Home 26-5 18-7 14-12 13-13 11-15

Away 16-9 14-16 7-21 5-23 4-23

Conf 24-10 20-13 10-23 10-21 9-25

Washington at Toronto, 7 p.m. Oklahoma City at New York, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 p.m. Miami at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Indiana at Houston, 8:30 p.m. Charlotte at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Sacramento at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games Cleveland at Orlando, 1 p.m. Boston at Denver, 3:30 p.m. San Antonio at Detroit, 6 p.m. Memphis at New Jersey, 6 p.m. Oklahoma City at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Houston at New Orleans, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Golden State, 8 p.m. Sacramento at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Utah at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

W Campbell 12 Belmont 12 Jacksonville 12 Lipscomb 11 ETSU 10 Mercer 10 N. Florida 7 Kennesaw St. 7 S.C.-Upstate 5 Florida Gulf Coast 4 Stetson 4

Conference L PCT 5 .706 5 .706 5 .706 6 .647 6 .625 7 .588 10 .412 10 .412 12 .294 14 .222 14 .222

W 17 17 16 14 14 14 12 12 5 7 6

Al lGames L PCT 9 .654 10 .630 10 .615 12 .538 13 .519 13 .519 15 .444 16 .429 21 .192 20 .259 21 .222

——— Wednesday’s Games Campbell 66, S.C.-Upstate 46 Thursday’s Games Mercer 77, North Florida 67 Lipscomb 93, Florida Gulf Coast 75 Jacksonville 75, Kennesaw St. 67 Belmont 79, Stetson 70 Friday’s Games ETSU at Campbell, 7 p.m. Saturday’s Games Jacksonville at Mercer, 3:30 p.m. Belmont at Florida Gulf Coast, 5:15 p.m. Lipscomb at Stetson, 7 p.m. North Florida at Kennesaw St., 7:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games S.C.-Upstate at ETSU, 4 p.m.

Atlantic Coast Conference

Atlantic 10 Conference Conference W L PCT Richmond 10 2 .833 Temple 9 2 .818 Xavier, Ohio 9 2 .818 Charlotte 8 3 .727 St. Louis 8 3 .727 Dayton 7 4 .636 Rhode Island 7 5 .583 Duquesne 5 7 .417 George Washington 4 7 .364 UMass 4 8 .333 La Salle 3 8 .273 St. Bonaventure 3 8 .273 St. Joseph’s 3 9 .250 Fordham 0 12 .000

All Games W L PCT 21 6 .778 21 5 .808 18 7 .720 18 7 .720 17 8 .680 18 7 .720 19 6 .760 14 12 .538 14 10 .583 10 16 .385 11 14 .440 10 14 .417 9 17 .346 2 22 .083

——— Wednesday’s Games

W 22 21 18 18 19 18 18 14 14 12 17 14

All Games L PCT 4 .846 4 .840 7 .720 6 .750 7 .731 7 .720 8 .692 10 .583 12 .538 13 .480 9 .654 13 .519

——— Wednesday’s Games Duke 81, Miami 74 Florida St. 69, Virginia 50 Maryland 67, N.C. State 58 Thursday’s Games No games scheduled Friday’s Games No games scheduled Saturday’s Games North Carolina at Boston College, Noon Wake Forest at N.C. State, 2 p.m. Georgia Tech at Maryland, 2 p.m. Virginia at Clemson, 4 p.m. Sunday’s Games Virginia Tech at Duke, 7:45 p.m.

Sports on TV Saturday, Feb. 20 AUTO RACING 12:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, pole qualifying for Stater Bros. 300, at Fontana, Calif. 5:30 p.m. ESPN2 — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, Stater Bros. 300, at Fontana, Calif. FISHING 10 p.m. ESPN2 — Bassmaster Classic, day two weigh-in, at Birmingham, Ala. (same-day tape) 2 p.m. CBS — PGA Tour/WGC, Accenture Match Play Championship, semifinal matches, at Marana, Ariz. TGC — Champions Tour, Allianz Championship, second round, at Boca Raton, Fla. 4:30 p.m. TGC — LPGA, Honda-PTT Thailand, third round, at Chonburi, Thailand (same-day tape) 6:30 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Mayakoba Classic, third round, at Riviera Maya, Mexico (same-day tape) MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 11 a.m. ESPN2 — Siena at Butler Noon CBS — Regional coverage, Florida at Mississippi or North Carolina at Boston College ESPN — Seton Hall at West Virginia 1 p.m. ESPN2 — Louisiana Tech at Northeastern 2 p.m. ESPN — Texas at Texas Tech

3 p.m. ESPN2 — Nevada at Missouri St. FSN — Stanford at Oregon St. 4 p.m. ESPN — Illinois at Purdue 6 p.m. ESPN — Kentucky at Vanderbilt 8 p.m. ESPN2 — Coll. of Charleston at George Mason 9 p.m. ESPN — UCLA at Washington 12 Mid. ESPN2 — Wichita St. at Utah St. NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. WGN — Philadelphia at Chicago OLYMPICS Noon-5:30 p.m. MSNBC — Men’s curling: U.S. vs. Sweden; men’s ice hockey: Switzerland vs. Norway, at Vancouver, British Columbia 1-6 p.m. NBC — Women’s freestyle skiing: aerials; ski jumping: individual K-125 large hill Gold Medal final; men’s cross country: 30km pursuit Gold Medal final, at Vancouver, British Columbia 5-8 p.m. CNBC — Women’s curling: U.S. vs. Britain, at Vancouver, British Columbia 7:30-10 p.m. MSNBC — Men’s ice hockey: Slovakia vs. Latvia, at Vancouver, British Columbia 8-11:30 p.m. NBC — LIVE: men’s short track: 1000m Gold Medal final; men’s speed skating: 1500m Gold Medal final; SAME-DAY TAPE: two man bobsled; women’s alpine skiing: Super-G Gold Medal final, at Vancouver, British Columbia

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AUTO RACING NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Auto Club 500 Lineup By The Associated Press After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Auto Club Speedway Fontana, Calif. Lap length: 2 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 183.744 mph. 2. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 183.477. 3. (33) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 183.127. 4. (9) Kasey Kahne, Ford, 182.913. 5. (66) Dave Blaney, Toyota, 182.908. 6. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 182.899. 7. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 182.89. 8. (77) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 182.811. 9. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 182.788. 10. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 182.741. 11. (00) David Reutimann, Toyota, 182.597. 12. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 182.292. 13. (82) Scott Speed, Toyota, 182.195. 14. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 182.085. 15. (6) David Ragan, Ford, 181.974. 16. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 181.882. 17. (36) Mike Bliss, Chevrolet, 181.749. 18. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 181.726. 19. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 181.671. 20. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 181.502. 21. (12) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 181.333. 22. (78) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 181.324.

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Richmond 84, Fordham 56 Duquesne 83, Charlotte 77 Temple 73, St. Bonaventure 55 George Washington 66, Massachusetts 60 Xavier 88, Saint Joseph’s 52 Saint Louis 62, Rhode Island 57 Thursday’s Games Dayton 68, La Salle 54 Friday’s Games No games scheduled Saturday’s Games Temple at Saint Joseph’s, Noon Xavier at Charlotte, 2 p.m. Fordham at Rhode Island, 4 p.m. George Washington at Richmond, 7 p.m. Sunday’s Games Dayton at Duquesne, 1 p.m. St. Bonaventure at La Salle, 4 p.m. Saint Louis at Massachusetts, 4 p.m.

Conference W L PCT Duke 10 2 .833 Virginia Tech 8 3 .727 Maryland 8 3 .727 Wake Forest 8 4 .667 Florida St. 7 5 .583 Clemson 6 5 .545 Georgia Tech 6 6 .500 Virginia 5 6 .455 North Carolina 3 8 .273 Boston College 3 8 .273 Miami 3 9 .250 N.C. State 2 10 .167

By The Associated Press At Vancouver, Canada Friday, Feb. 19 2 of 4 medal events 36 of 90 total medal events Nation G S United States 6 6 Germany 4 5 Norway 5 3 Canada 3 3 France 2 1 South Korea 3 2 Austria 1 2 Switzerland 3 0 China 2 1 Sweden 2 1 Russia 1 2 Italy 0 1 Netherlands 1 1 Poland 0 2 Japan 0 1 Australia 1 1 Slovakia 1 1 Czech Republic 1 0 Belarus 0 1 Britain 1 0 Estonia 0 1 Finland 0 1 Kazakhstan 0 1 Latvia 0 1 Croatia 0 0 Slovenia 0 0

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Woods — with his formidable business empire — could have been reading from a tough corporate report. He entered the room alone. When he finished, he stopped for a long embrace with his mother, Kultida, who said she whispered in his ear, “I’m so proud of you. Never think you stand alone. Mom will always be there for you, and I love you.� Regaining trust and support from everyone else might not be so easy. Woods already has lost two corporate endorsements — Accenture and AT&T — and he has gone from being perhaps the most famous athlete in the world to a punch line in night clubs and on talk shows. “It’s now up to me to make amends, and that starts by never repeating the mistakes I’ve made,� Woods said. “It’s up to me to start living a life of integrity.� Woods left therapy on Feb. 11 and has been spending time with his two children and his mother — but not his wife — in Orlando, according to a person with knowledge of Woods’ schedule. The person, not authorized to release such information,

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he’ll be back on tour whenever he’s better.� Cink said he saw only part of Woods’ speech. “It sounds like it’s part of the recovery or the healing process that he has to go through,� he said. “I’ve got a couple of good friends at home that

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Oliver Wilson (37), England. 9:34 a.m. — Retief Goosen (18), South Africa, vs. Camilo Villegas (23), Colombia. 9:46 a.m. — Stewart Cink (19), United States, vs. Paul Casey (6), England. ——— Semifinals 1:50 p.m. — Jaidee-Poulter winner vs. Garcia-Wilson winner 2:02 p.m. — Goosen-Villegas winner vs. Cink-Casey winner

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By The Associated Press Saturday All Times EST At The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain Marana, Ariz. Purse: $8.5 million Yardage: 7,849; Par 72 Seeds in Parentheses Quarterfinals 9:10 a.m. — Thongchai Jaidee (57), Thailand, vs. Ian Poulter (9), England. 9:22 a.m. — Sergio Garcia (13), Spain, vs.

By The Associated Press Friday At El Camaleon Golf Club Riviera Maya, Mexico Purse: $3.6 million Yardage: 6,923; Par: 72 Second Round Joe Durant 64-66 J.P. Hayes 65-67 Cameron Beckman 65-68 Tom Pernice, Jr. 66-68 Brian Stuard 67-67 Mark Hensby 67-68 Chad Collins 67-68 Briny Baird 65-70 Shaun Micheel 68-68 Jeff Maggert 66-70 Charles Warren 67-69 Matt Weibring 69-67 Thomas Levet 66-70 Kevin Stadler 69-67 Chris Riley 68-68 Chris Tidland 67-69 Billy Mayfair 72-65 K.J. Choi 67-70 Steve Wheatcroft 67-70 Vance Veazey 71-66 Michael Connell 70-67 Shigeki Maruyama 66-71 Heath Slocum 68-69 Jason Gore 66-71 John Daly 68-69 Jarrod Lyle 65-72 Dean Wilson 67-71 Glen Day 70-68 Spencer Levin 69-69 Jay Williamson 67-71 Ted Purdy 69-69 Garrett Willis 69-69 Brendon de Jonge 70-68 Alejandro Canizares 69-69 John Morse 70-68 Craig Bowden 68-70 Todd Hamilton 71-68 Matt Bettencourt 71-68 Mark Brooks 69-70 Boo Weekley 67-72 Charles Howell III 68-71 J.J. Henry 70-69 Brad Faxon 71-68 Skip Kendall 70-69 Paul Stankowski 71-68 Erik Compton 67-72 Greg Kraft 69-70 Richard S. Johnson 68-71 Craig Barlow 70-69 Joe Ogilvie 69-70

spoke on condition of anonymity. Woods did not say how much longer he would be in therapy, only that “I have a long way to go.� Pool photos were released Thursday of Woods hitting golf balls on the practice range. “I do plan to return to golf one day,� Woods said. “I just don’t know when that day will be. I don’t rule out that it will be this year. When I do return, I need to make my behavior more respectful of the game.� Just as unpredictable is the future of his marriage. Woods said he and his wife have started discussing the damage he has done. “As Elin pointed out to me, my apology to her will not come in the form of words. It will come from my behavior over time,� Woods said. “We have a lot to discuss. However, what we say to each other will remain between the two of us.� After an embrace with his mother, Woods hugged the two women who sat on either side of her — Amy Reynolds, formerly of Nike who now works for Tiger Woods Design, and Kathy Battaglia, who is Woods’ administrative assistant at ETW Corp. He made his way down the front row and greeted others — his chief financial officer, Web site administrator, PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem and

Notah Begay, who played with Woods at Stanford and withdrew from the PGA Tour event in Mexico. Begay said Woods had a long, tough recovery ahead of him — not only at home, but before thousands of fans behind the ropes. “It’s a little bit harder than making a swing change,� Begay said. Woods remained composed throughout the statement, pausing briefly before the first of several apologies. At times, however, he looked into the camera almost on cue. Begay said he got choked up listening, and felt his words were sincere. “This is as emotional as I’ve ever seen him in public,� Begay said. Friday’s event was tightly controlled, with only a few journalists allowed to watch Woods live. The confession became a major television event with the networks breaking in to show it. ABC’s George Stephanopoulos called the speech “one of the most remarkable public apologies ever by a public figure.� Said golf analyst David Feherty on CBS: “The vast number of people just want their Tiger Woods back.� Certainly, no other PGA Tour player could command this kind of attention.

have gone through the alcohol abuse program with AA, and similar steps are taken in the healing process where you have to make amends to the people you’ve hurt and you have to start the bridge to the other side. And I think that’s where Tiger is.� Golfer Ben Crane said he thought “it was an amazing conference.� “I think we all love him as a golfer and as a family

man. And we want to see what’s best for him, and I think everything he did is going to help him get back soon,� he said.� Cink said he believes the players will welcome Woods’ return, whenever that may be. “I think he’ll be received well,� he said. “One thing we have to remember, we’ve all made mistakes and all sinned. And forgiveness is a huge

GOLF Match Play Results By The Associated Press Friday At The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain Marana, Ariz. Purse: $8.5 million Yardage: 7,849; Par 72 Seeds in Parentheses Sergio Garcia (13), Spain, def. Tim Clark (36), South Africa, 2 and 1. Oliver Wilson (37), England, def. Luke Donald (21), England, 20 holes. Stewart Cink (19), United States, def. Charl Schwartzel (35), South Africa, 19 holes. Paul Casey (6), England, def. Brian Gay (54), United States, 5 and 4. Thongchai Jaidee (57), Thailand, def. Ryo Ishikawa (32), Japan, 5 and 4. Ian Poulter (9), England, def. Jeev Milkha Singh (57), India, 5 and 4. Retief Goosen (18), South Africa, def. Nick Watney (31), United States, 1 up. Camilo Villegas (23), Colombia, def. Ben Crane (58), United States, 3 and 2.

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DEAR ABBY

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Baby sitter needs more than a moment’s notice DEAR ABBY: I am 17 and babysit regularly for a family on my street. The kids are well-behaved and enjoy it when I go there to watch them. My problem is their mother never gives me notice when she needs me. She’ll ask if I can baby-sit that day, or even worse, that moment. Sometimes she’ll just say something vague like, “Sometime later today — I’ll let you know when I need you.” I love the kids and enjoy looking after them, but I do not appreciate their mother’s inconsiderate behavior. How should I deal with her next “request”? — SEETHING SITTER IN NEW YORK

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Happy Birthday: You must separate your emotions from your professional plans and maintain a practical approach. Focus on the here and now and what it will take to remove any connection to past problems. In order to move forward and pursue what means the most to you, dedication will be required. Your numbers are 2, 13, 17, 20, 26, 31, 44 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t run from situations that need to be fixed. Secretive action will only lead to more trouble. Get things out in the open and you will find a solution. Someone else’s limitation may be to your benefit. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your power of persuasion will work wonders if you address a group or organization that can benefit from your services. Don’t let someone you live with upset you when your focus should be on your professional goals. Be direct. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A user-friendly environment will equate to greater production. Don’t let someone you love cost you financially or emotionally. If you overspend, you will not be able to complete what needs to be done. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Travel for business or pleasure will pay off. You need to be aware of what’s available if you are going to make the right choices. A move or a change of scenery will do you good and will help you get ahead personally and professionally. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Refuse to give in to anyone trying to get you to do something you don’t want to do. An argument can be expected but it’s still better than getting stuck with responsibilities you don’t want. Compromise won’t work. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Play every card you’ve got in order to finalize a deal with someone you

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care for. A commitment can be made and plans put into play. Visit someone who can provide you with the information you need to move ahead with your plans. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Proceed with caution. Taking a chance when it comes to financial investments will lead to loss. A creative outlet or group that you join will help you see where you are headed. Expressive dialogue will result in much-needed support. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This is not the time to waffle or to let someone get the upper hand. Love is in the stars, so discuss your personal plans with someone special. An evening out or enjoying a common interest will help you explain what you want long term. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): If you move too fast, you can expect to make mistakes and suffer financial, emotional and personal loss. Travel or dealing with an authority figure will not turn out well. Delays and last-minute alterations will contribute to greater confusion. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): Look, see and do. There is nothing you can’t accomplish if you set your mind to it. An interesting change in your surroundings will be conducive to love and romance. Don’t let someone else’s responsibility become your burden. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may have to deal with emotional issues if you haven’t been completely upfront. A personal reevaluation will help you express your plans with greater enthusiasm and clarity, so that no one feels jilted by your recent decisions. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Love is apparent and you should be planning an elaborate evening with someone you want to spend more time with. Old emotional feelings will surface, confirming that you are in the right place with the right person.

DEAR SEETHING: The next time the woman calls at the last minute, tell her you’re sorry, but you already have something scheduled, and when she needs you to babysit to please give you more notice so you won’t disappoint her. And if she isn’t definite about what time she wants you to be there, tell her you need to know NOW so you can make any arrangements you need to. o DEAR ABBY: My wife and I were recently invited to a friend’s home for a screening of a movie in their home theater. About 15 other guests were also in attendance. We arrived on time and chose our seats by leaving our coats on them, then joined the other guests for pre-movie socializing. When we returned to the room

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to watch the film, we found that a college-age couple had tossed our things aside and taken our seats. Because there were no other seats together, we told them the coats were ours and that we had placed them on the seats for a reason. The couple left. Later, another couple mentioned that they thought we had overstepped our bounds — that we should have said nothing because this was a private home. I had always been taught that one could set one’s items down, and that it indicated that seats were spoken for. Were we in the wrong? WONDERING IN COLUMBUS DEAR WONDERING: Everybody was “in the wrong.” The young couple should not have moved your things and grabbed your seats. Because you were all guests in a private home, you and your wife should have taken what seats were available. (I mean, would it have killed you to sit apart for a couple of hours?) And last, the couple who

DEAR ABBY: I have a special needs daughter who is currently on a waiting list for a service dog. She has been moved to the priority list, and I’m hoping she will receive her dog within the next two months. While I’m thrilled about the opportunities the dog will provide her, it has also raised a concern. What do I say when people ask what her disability is? I know that legally no one is allowed to ask that question -- per the Americans With Disabilities Act — and I would have no problem telling nosy strangers to keep their questions to themselves. But there are people — like my coworkers and my daughter’s classmates — whom we can’t avoid. If you see my daughter on good days, you might not notice anything “different,” although she has a number of significant health and emotional issues. What is the correct way to respond to the honest questions without revealing my daughter’s medical history to people who have no need to know? MOM IN IOWA DEAR MOM: Always be polite, but do not allow yourself to be pressured into giving specifics. Respond by saying, “Oh, I don’t want to bore you — the dog helps my daughter.” Then change the subject.

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Police capture escaped zebra in downtown Atlanta

Police: Man rides on car hood in his underwear

ATLANTA (AP) — Rush hour traffic in Atlanta came to a standstill Thursday afternoon when an escaped circus zebra galloped along a busy section of highway. The animal was first spotted around 4:30 p.m. in downtown Atlanta, said Georgia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Monica Luck. The animal made its way through downtown to the interstate highway that cuts through the center of the city. Police cruisers blocked off all southbound lanes and were able to herd the zebra over to the right shoulder and off an entrance ramp, Luck said. “It wasn’t on the highway very long,” she said. “But it was an inconvenient time for this to happen because the downtown connector southbound usually gets backed up on its own, that time of day.” Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus is in town this week. The circus also had a group of elephants corralled Thursday in a downtown Atlanta parking lot. It’s not the first time a zebra has been spotted along a metro Atlanta highway. In April 2008, a 2- to 3-month old zebra was found injured along Interstate 75. Authorities said at the time they thought the young zebra had likely fallen from a truck passing through Georgia and was then hit by a car. The zebra in the 2008 incident was rushed to the veterinary school at Auburn University in Alabama, where he received several operations. He was then taken to the Noah’s Ark animal rescue center in Locust Grove, Ga., where he was named Evidence and still lives today.

UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Police expect to file charges against a 57-year-old man who was wearing only underwear in frigid temperatures when he hopped on the hood of his girlfriend’s moving car during an argument. Police have yet to identify the man or his 28-yearold girlfriend, saying they’ll release the names once they sort out what charges to file. Police were called about 3:20 a.m. Thursday by someone reporting a man riding on the hood of a car, screaming at the woman driving it. The woman had a bruise under her left eye and police said they found drug paraphernalia in the car.

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Vt. clerk foils robber with ‘Let me call my wife’ WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont convenience store clerk foiled a robbery after the would-be robber demanded $200 cash. Said clerk Michael Patel: “Let me call my wife.” With that, Vermont State Police said, a 21-year-old man ran from Ascutney Sunoco. He was later caught and charged with two counts of petty larceny. He pleaded not guilty Thursday in Vermont District Court. Vermont State Police said the man — who was on bail for a pending charge of stealing catalytic converters from cars — told Patel he had a gun, but he didn’t.

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Voice of Business is a publication of The Sanford Herald Voiceand of Business is aArea publication ofof The Sanford Herald the Sanford Chamber Commerce and the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce

February February2010 2010

2 / Saturday, February 20, 2010 / Voice of Business Chamber Chairman Letter

Chamber welcomes new directors From Jerry Pedley Meikle Automation Chamber Chairman

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elcome to 2010! I know many of you reading this are saying “good riddance” to 2009, and for good reason. 2009 was one of the toughest years we’ve seen in recent economic history. But Lee County, its residents and especially its business community are resilient … and we are looking for good things to come with the new year. The end of 2009 also brought about the end of several Directors’ terms on our Board. We thank them wholeheartedly for their service. We will miss their enthusiasm and passion for making the Chamber a better organization and Lee County a better

community. Should you see any of these folks in your daily life, please thank them for the work they did during their three-year tenure on the Chamber board. n Andy Honeycutt, Progress Energy n Alan Button, WLHC-FM Life 103.1 FM n Cleo Blue, Blue Associates n Duran Johnson, RV Rental of Sanford n Josephine Jarrett, Hanesbrands n Scott Morrill, MacDuff’s Cleaners

I am looking forward to the fresh views and new ideas these businesspeople will bring to the Chamber. We have already met as a group for the annual planning retreat … and we are fired up about the Chamber in 2010.

While we are sad to see these board members end their terms, we are excited with the new directors joining the Chamber organization in 2010. Please help me welcome to our board: n Bill Ray, Bankingport

Chamber board

n Cindy Ammons, ERA Ammons n Kelly Klug, Lighthouse Documentation and Training n Kendall Cumbee, Progress Energy n Mike Thomas, Jones Printing Co. n William Pickard, Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home

Finally, Chamber dues notices were sent out. If you received your statement and already renewed, I offer a sincere thank you. The Chamber needs you this year more than ever to continue our work to promote you, your business and Lee County.

Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Staff Board of Directors

Pedley

Wilson

Mann

Ammons

Bourret

Andrews

Dossenbach

Basinger

Patterson

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Jerry Pedley, Chairman Chet Mann, Past Chairman Brad Bourret, Vice Chair Marketing & Promotions Alan Dossenbach, Vice Chair Community Betterment Rob Patterson, Vice Chair Education Bill Wilson III, Vice Chair Membership Cindy Ammons Lori Andrews Mikeal Basinger Kendall Cumbee Brian Davis Kelly Klug Bill Murphy William Pickard Bill Ray Bill Skibitsky Cliff Stephens Mike Thomas Nita Tosic Wil Wilkinson

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Community Betterment Division

2nd Century Project moving forward From Alan Dossenbach

Dossenbach’s Finer Furniture Vice Chairman, Community Betterment

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ast year at this time, I wrote to you about the new Lee County 2nd Century Project. I want to take the opportunity again this year to update you on 2nd Century … what has happened and what projects are ongoing. n We are seeing the implementation of the logo by several organizations including the Chamber, Lee County Economic Development Corporation, Lee County Schools, Lee County Job Ready Partnership Council and Downtown Sanford, Inc. n The City of Sanford has plans to put the “Well Centered” logo on city uniforms. n Drive around town and you’ll see updated welcome signs, including the 421 and Wicker Street exits

off of U.S. 1. n Several of the monetary pledges to the 2nd Century project were re-committed to Temple Theatre last year as many businesspeople saw the importance of this community asset. n Triangle Business Journal came to Sanford to host a “State of Sanford” meeting. This effort was supported in large part by 2nd Century and brought us regional attention. n As part of the focus on telling our great education story, an Education Summit was held. The summit was an opportunity for our front line (real estate, HR professionals) to learn about the unique opportunities our students have in Lee County. Now, here are some of the projects 2nd Century will be tackling in 2010: n An education brochure. Our real estate professionals have made it clear their clients want more

information about our schools. 2nd Century is working with the Chamber and school system to create and publish a brochure that will show prospective residents our success stories and the quality education their children will receive in Lee County. n BRAC is coming, coming, coming! 2nd Century will launch an image advertising campaign by marketing on base at Fort McPherson. n Web site improvements. We all know the Internet is the first place most people stop when researching a community. 2nd Century understands the importance of a seamless experience for visitors to any Sanford community web site. Making those sites complementary is a major focus for 2010. As always, we seek your input in all our endeavors. If you have suggestions for the 2nd Century project, please contact Chamber staff.

Marketing and Promotions Division

Chamber reaches big accomplishments From Brad Bourret

Carolina Trace Country Club Vice Chairman, Marketing and Promotions

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arlier in the year, our Chamber president Bob Joyce wrote a column summarizing our web site's 2009 stats. Each year we are pleased with the numbers that come out, but we know we can offer more for our visitors. Our committee is focused on updating the look of the Chamber's web site, as well as adding more useful tools and information for members and visitors alike. In looking at other Chamber web sites around the country, we realized our web site is certainly not the worst. It's fairly easy to navigate and has a clean look. We also realized it's not the best. We feel our web site

could use some updating with a fresh, modern look that's heavy on imagery and cuts down on the text. Fewer links, fewer paragraphs … people are short on time and we need to make the site user-friendly with quick, easy-to-read information and options. Redesigning a web site is a huge undertaking, so we are starting slow. First, we'll redesign and launch a new home page. Our goal is to have this complete by summer … but please note we haven't yet met with our web designer! Once that is complete, we'll move on to another page, another section and gradually give the whole site a facelift. As I stated in the first paragraph, we also want to update our information and tools. We know our web site is one of the first stops visitors make when re-

searching our area. It is crucial to have the information they are looking for … especially if they are considering relocating to our area. More photos, more lifestyle-type information, anything that will make their research easier and more productive will be considered. In turn, we hope these improvements generate more interest and business for our members. Our members reap the benefits of having a listing on our site, which generates an average of 16,000 unique visits each month. If you are a Chamber member, make sure you read the article on page 6 to learn about ways to improve your web site listing. If you're reading this and you aren't a member, I highly encourage you to contact the staff at the Chamber office to find out what you're missing!

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lished publishers of military installation guides, telephone directories and maps. Our publications are produced under long-term government contract with each installation and distributed by commands to all incoming personnel six to eight weeks prior to their arrival. Contact: Jeannine Pratt Ceragraphics 503-R Hwy. 70 East Garner, NC 27529 919.341.7253 www.ceragraphics.com Advertising and marketing. Contact: Lori Hopper Andrea Morgan 225 Ray Ave. Fayetteville, NC, 28301 910.920.5454 www.mynchomeloan.com Mortgage loan officer. Tastefully Simple 11 Macon Ct. E Sanford, NC 27332 910.644.3507 www.tastefullysimple.com From main dishes to desserts, we offer a wide variety of easy-to-prepare foods and gifts for every day and every occasion. Best of all, our products can be enjoyed right out of the package or prepared within minutes! Contact: Cindy Sanborn Triad Corrugated Metal, Inc. 110 McNeil Road Sanford, NC 27330 919.775.1667 www.triadmetalroof.com Triad Corrugated Metal is a provider of quality metal roofing, building systems and accessories to commercial, residential and agricultural consumers. TCM offers over 24 classic colors, 15 of which are Energy Star Certified. Serving Lee and surrounding counties since 2004. Business hours Mon.-Fri., 8-5. Contact: Don DelFavero

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or years our community pondered the question of how we inform each other about upcoming special events in Lee County. How could we best publicize church fundraisers, school programs, athletic events, festivals and political gatherings? What method of publicity would function best as a modern version of a “town crier”? Certainly our newspaper and radio stations could carry the message. But what else could we do to reach those who didn’t get their news from the regular sources. In the eighties, there was considerable discussion of erecting a lighted sign on Horner Boulevard to announce special events. Someone would be designated to receive the information and someone else would regularly change the lettering (like changing gas prices). That idea failed because of the intensive

labor involved. In the late nineties, the idea of a centrally located sign was revitalized. With the use of computers, messages could be now be changed with a few keystrokes. The labor question was partly solved but cost was still an issue. Those big electronic signs were expensive to purchase and maintain. And who would collect the information and verify its source? Fast forward to 2009. This past year, the Chamber added a community calendar feature to its web site. As social media goes, this is still a “low tech” idea; however, more and more of our civic groups and churches have learned to use the calendar to publicize their events. In December, over 27 separate gatherings were announced on the calendar. Everything from meetings for job seekers to Christmas open houses, from benefit galas to New Year’s Eve functions was listed on the community calendar. And what’s so great about this feature of our web site is that it’s user-generated.

Here’s how it works: If your business or organization has an event to publicize, you can do so on the community calendar. Simply visit our web site: www.sanford-nc.com and click on the “Community Calendar” link from the left-hand menu. The current month will pop up and at the very top you’ll see “Want to list your organization’s event? Click here.” Follow the link and fill in the form. That information is sent to our office, reviewed and, if approved, uploaded to the calendar. And for our merchants, the calendar can be used as an additional way to support your regular advertising by submitting/announcing sales and special buys. Use the Community Calendar feature for your benefit … it’s a great way for all of us to stay connected. Oh, and don’t forget, the Chamber has a Facebook page. Join us on Facebook and you can post your announcement there, too!

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re you taking full advantage of your Chamber membership? Do you have a well-written marketing piece describing what your business does on your Chamber web site listing? Are you using a web coupon to entice customers to use your products and services? Would you be interested in participating in a Member To Member discount program? The Chamber is always thinking of ways to generate business and exposure for our members. One of the easiest ways is through your listing on our web site. Each member gets a listing on our site, but not all have taken advantage of every feature. First, does your listing include a description? Take a look at our site for examples. Absolute Computers and Deep River Sporting Clays are great examples of really good business descriptions. Bella Bistro and Fresh Choice Café even used their marketing space to post their menus. How about a web coupon? Did you even know you could offer a coupon through our web site? Coupons can be offered in either dollar or percentages … so $10 off your next oil change or 20 percent off your dry cleaning bill. Take a look at First Choice Home Care and Jimmy Hair Photography Studio to see what they are offering. And with the changes that are going to be made to our web site this year, we plan to offer a link directly to a listing of all available coupons in one

place. This will be just another way to get exposure for your business. Are we linked to your site? This is probably the easiest way to improve your web listing. All members can have a link to their web site. Don’t have a web site? Drop everything you are doing and get one! Seriously. Right now. What about Chamber Bucks? This is our new gift certificate program and it’s only $20 each year to participate. Customers come to the Chamber and purchase gift certificates to redeem at your business. Even non-profits can participate by accepting them as donations. You simply let us know you want to accept Chamber Bucks and we’ll add you to the listing on the web site. When they are redeemed at your business, you just bring it to the Chamber for reimbursement. Coming soon… This year, we have plans for even more tools on our web site. We want to put together a comprehensive list of all military discounts. We all know BRAC is looming and we all want a piece of the action, so we’ll be asking our members to send us a description of any military discounts. Same goes for educator discounts. If you are offering a teacher discount, we want to know so we can list that on our web site. Finally, be on the lookout for a Member to Member discount program. When we send you your 2010

plaque stickers, we’ll also send out a form for this new program. These offers will only be good for other Chamber members and the program will launch in the summer, with enough participation. These offers will also be listed on the website. I hope you see we are working hard to get you the most bang for your web site buck. When you think about it, by year’s end you will have the opportunity to have your business listed on at least six different pages on our site. And, when you look at the Chamber’s base investment, you can get all that for as little as $18 each month. A great investment, indeed.

Business history quiz Call, fax, email or Facebook the Chamber with your answer to the questions below and you could win a Sanford prize pack! Before becoming a pharmaceutical location, what business first occupied the building currently housing Pfizer? Bonus Points: Can you name the three previous pharmaceutical companies prior to Pfizer? (919) 775-7341 (919) 776-6244 fax info@sanford-nc.com

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Defense Base Closure and Realignment

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sk just about any Chamber member if BRAC is playing a role in their 2010 business goals and you’ll likely get a “yes” response. The Chamber fields phone calls, emails and in-person queries about BRAC on a daily basis, which is why the Chamber Board of Directors set as one of our goals a visit to Fort McPherson in the spring. According to BRAC RTF numbers, the 11-county region surrounding Fort Bragg expected to be most affected by BRAC will likely see nearly 41,000 additional residents by 2013. BRAC growth, along with normal growth in our area, will result in this 11-county region reaching a significant population milestone: over one million residents. With numbers like these, it’s no wonder our local businesses are looking for ways to connect with these potential residents. So, what are the details? When the FORSCOM/

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USARC headquarters opens this summer, an advance team of about 500 military and civilian employees will begin preparing these offices to receive the entire compliment in the fall of 2011. BRAC RTF reports that approximately 3,800 military personnel and about 3,000 civilian employees will work at this Fort Bragg location. So far, about 1,500 of the Department of Defense civilian employees have committed to be transferred from Fort McPherson. Of course, the military personnel have limited choices — if their orders send them to Fort Bragg, that’s most likely where they will go. If these figures hold, about 1,900 civil service positions would be open. Hiring would begin this summer. BRAC RTF has recently opened a web site, PipelineNC. com, to allow potential employers and employees to connect. Employers will post openings and job quali-

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fications. Job seekers can post resumes, search job openings and learn about the skills needed to fill some of these jobs. Imagine if only 5 percent of these families choose to move to Lee County — out of a total of nearly 7,000 employees. Imagine 350 new families, some with children, coming to our community to make their home. It’s also no wonder our business community is anxious to get in front of these potential residents and share with them what our county has to offer. It’s our job at the Chamber to make sure we have a plan in place to reach these impending new neighbors. As we mentioned, a visit is planned for the spring. It’s not too soon to think about your involvement. Call us of you have ideas or would consider taking part in this event.

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he beginning of a new year is an exciting time for the Ambassador Program. We welcome our new recruits, conduct orientation and plan for the next year of Chamber events and programs. While we look forward to 2010 with anticipation, we also take time to look back on 2009 and take stock of our accomplishments. In January, we held our inaugural Ambassador Orientation Program. The program succeeded in not only helping the Ambassadors learn more about their responsibilities, but also in allowing them to get to know each better. The Ambassadors started the year as a team ready for a challenge. Reviewing our tracking database, it is clear the Ambassador Program succeeded in achieving its mission: to help build Chamber member commitment while allowing the Ambassadors to improve their own business or organization’s visibility within the community. Here are just a few “by the numbers” highlights from 2009. n 235 = The number of hours of service provided by the Ambassadors over the course of the year.

n 65 = The number of different events and Chamber-related activities the Ambassadors assisted with in 2009 n 50 = The number of new Chamber members who received a welcome visit or phone call from an Ambassador. n 24 = The number of Ambassadors who benefited from the opportunities the program offered. While these numbers are exciting, they don’t tell the entire story. Ask any Ambassador what the highlight of the year was and you will likely get a different answer from each. One might mention the thrill of delivering the Chamber’s first Pride Award while another might talk about the valuable networking at the Chamber Golf Tournament. Most will mention at least one new client or partner they met while volunteering at an event or serving as a mentor. While we have more than half of our 2009 Ambassadors returning to join our new recruits, there are still a few spaces available in the 2010 Program. If you are interested in learning more about becoming an Ambassador, please contact the Program Co-Chairs via email at ambassadors@sanford-nc.com or by calling the Chamber at 919-775-7341.

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10 / Saturday, February 20, 2010 / Voice of Business November Public Policy Luncheon

Official presents bypass time line By CAITLIN MULLEN The Sanford Herald

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he year 2012 was stated as a “probable� time line for the completion of the U.S. 421 Bypass at the November Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Luncheon. Tim Johnson, Division 8 engineer for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, told local officials and business leaders that the state is using five- and 10-year project plans to realistically tackle transportation issues in the region. Johnson brought up ongoing and future transportation projects in the Sanford-Lee County area. The U.S. 421

bypass is the area’s most important project, he said. “It’s definitely the biggest,� Johnson said. He couldn’t say exactly when the project will be completed, but thought 2012 was probable. Construction costs look to be about $37 million for the southern portion of the bypass and approximately $45 million for the northern end, Johnson said. Johnson said the DOT’s five- and 10year plans include the most important projects for the divisions during certain time frames. Projects in the five-year work plan have an 85 percent chance they will be completed, he said. “This won’t be fantasy island; this’ll

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December Public Policy Luncheon

Program focuses on H1N1 virus

Howard Surface, Cathy Panozzo and Heath Cain visit at the December Public Policy Luncheon.

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he third and potentially strongest wave of the H1N1 flu virus is expected in January and it could become an epidemic in Lee County, according to Howard Surface. Surface, director of the Lee County Health Department, spoke to a small group about the H1N1 outlook in Lee County at Chef Paul’s for a Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce Public Policy luncheon in December. Surface said 25 states are currently reporting widespread H1N1 activity, down from about 48 a month ago. North Carolina and Virginia are on that list; South Carolina is not. Right now, the health department believes anyone with flu-like symptoms has H1N1, Surface said. Consistently,

about 99 percent of cases tested at H1N1. “Anything you get that sounds or looks or walks or talks like the flu, it’s gonna be H1N1,” he said. He also mentioned that the virus is mostly attacking the younger crowd. The average age of those with a confirmed case is 16; the oldest is 32. And it’s hit ages 6-10 hard. “I don’t need to worry about H1N1. It’s a disease of young people,” he said. One of Surface’s main concerns is the number of H1N1 cases in the schools. If the rate is 15-20 percent, “I need to know about it,” Surface said. But right now, data is right around 12 percent, he said. “We probably don’t have an epidemic in this county, but we may get close to

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12 / Saturday, February 20, 2010 / Voice of Business Theater Education & Experience

CCCC, Temple have program partnership By Katherine McDonald News & Feature Writer Central Carolina Community College

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entral Carolina Community College and Temple Theatre have forged a partnership to both educate and bring the excitement of live theater to the public. Thomas Dalton, educational director for Temple Theatre, will teach two classes for the college’s Continuing Education Department during the spring semester: Theater Appreciation and Introduction to Theater. For spring 2011, the college and theater are planning a New York trip to see Broadway shows. Temple Theatre has been staging quality theater productions in Sanford for 26 years. It is recognized as a major player in the Lee County cultural scene for creating community theater, bringing major shows to the area, and training youth in theater arts. The theater and college see their partnership as a way to bring live theater to more people, increase appreciation for what Temple offers, and respond to

the desire of many for more information about and understanding of theater as a creative art. “As someone who has taught theater on the college and university level for many years, I look forward to working with the college in promoting the study of the theater arts,” Dalton said. “The study of theater involves so much more than getting on stage and reciting lines for an audience. At its core, theater promotes critical thinking, problem solving, effective communication, understanding others and self-expression, to name a few.” The first class, Theater Appreciation, is an introduction to the art, business and history of theater. Class members will take part in monologues and scenes to help them understand and appreciate the work of creating theater. The class will be held 9 a.m.11 a.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 10-March 31, at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center.

The Introduction to Theater class is for anyone who wants to improve his ability to speak or make presentations. The course explores the interconnectedness of characters, relationships, and story. It will take place 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays, April 7-May 26, at the Temple Theatre. The spring 2011 trip will be five days and four nights in New York, including attendance at three Broadway shows. “Central Carolina Community College’s partnership with Temple Theatre is one example of how the college strives to work closely with local businesses and organizations for the betterment of the community as a whole,” said Cindy Ramsey, the college’s Lee County director of continuing education. “In the case of this partnership with Temple Theatre, that means designing a package of opportunities that can enrich the lives of Lee County citizens.” For more information or to register, call the college at (919) 775-2122, ext. 7793. Registration in person can be done at the college’s Lifelong Learning Center at W.B. Wicker, 900 S. Vance St., Sanford.

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be reality,” Johnson told the group. It’s essential to prioritize projects during tough economic times, he said. The recession makes funding projects harder, but Johnson said things are looking up. “I’m optimistic. ... It’s not as good as it could be, but it’s not as bad as it could

be, also,” he said. Adding turn lanes to N.C. 78 in front of SanLee Middle School is another project for the area, Johnson said. And the Endor Iron Furnace Walking Trail project, a cooperation between the DOT and Sanford-Lee County, is also in the works. “That’s what we call an enhancement project,” Johnson said of the plan to construct the greenway, with the first phase beginning in Kiwanis Park and stretching to North Horner Boulevard.

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Temple Theatre’s Winter Youth Conservatory

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emple Theatre announces its 2010 Winter Youth Conservatory Production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. This show, featuring 26 upper-middle and high school age students, will run Feb. 26-28 and March 5-7, 2010. Friday and Saturday evening shows start at 7 p.m. and the Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10/adults and $5/ children 12 years and younger. This youth production is being sponsored by Pentair, Water, Pool and Spa. Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare’s most read and performed plays centered

around two ”star-crossed lovers” who find themselves torn between family loyalty and their new-found love for one another. Aspects of the story of Romeo and Juliet go back to the fourth century A.D., where Greek novelist Xenophon uses a sleeping potion as an escape from an unwanted marriage; Shakespeare’s first-hand source was Englishman Arthur Brooke’s long narrative poem The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet published in 1562. Tom Dalton, Temple Theatre’s Director of Education, is the director for this show and has been performing and studying

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one in January,” he said. The third wave is predicted in January, which makes sense because it hits when it’s cold, he added. “The best bet is there will be another wave coming. The flu peaks in January and February,” and generally lasts 6-8 weeks, said Cathy Panozzo, graduate student at UNC-Chapel Hill and consultant for the health department, who joined Surface for the discussion. The health department currently has 1,500-1,700 doses, Surface said, and they’ve administered very few thus far this season, relative to the population of Lee County. He said he’s not sure why so few people have taken advantage of the free vaccine. “I’m surprised,” he said, adding that, on a recent day, the health department only saw 100 people come for the flu shot. “We could’ve handled 1,000. ... It’s not a national emergency, but there’s not a lot of apprehension about it.” The core groups that are most susceptible to the virus are pregnant women, young children, caretakers of young children and those who work in health care environments, Surface said. But the health department will give

Shakespeare for over 15 years, having performed 19 different Shakespeare plays professionally. He has performed with the Classic Theatre Alliance in Augusta, Ga., the North Carolina Shakespeare Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C. He was also a company member with the South Carolina Shakespeare Company and was a part of the approved artist roster for the S.C. Arts Commission for whom he performed residencies throughout S.C. teaching Shakespeare to students from elementary school through college.

the flu shot to anyone that would like it. He expects they have enough right now to get through December. “My goal every day is to run out of the vaccine,” he said. “We haven’t turned down a person yet, unless they’ve shown up after the clinic has closed. But we tell them to come back the next day.” Many people who have come for the shot have consulted the health department about their decision, Surface said. But it’s a personal choice. “We are here to administer the shot. ... You make that decision. It’s not a mandated shot. I think that’s the part that confuses people,” he said. While the fear of avian flu, or H5N1, may arise, it’s unlikely that it will spread to the U.S., she added. “H5N1 is still kind of isolated to poultry workers and hasn’t hit this country,” Panozzo said. “It’s not spreading person-to-person; it’s people handling poultry. The virus going around now figured out a way to spread person-to-person without that contact. H5N1 hasn’t figured that out yet.” But if H1N1 and H5N1 did meet and mutate, Surface said it would make the country’s economic crisis “seem like a Sunday school picnic.” “The mortality rate is 60-70 percent” for H5N1, Surface said. “We don’t want that marriage.”

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16 / Saturday, February 20, 2010 / Voice of Business N.C. State Economist Mike Walden

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he Great Recession is finally ending. After a two-year decline that North Carolina State University economist Mike Walden calls “the greatest economic downturn since the 1930s,� signs now point to growth. Manufacturing output recently jumped across the Tar Heel State. The housing market has started to improve. And though unemployment figures remain erratic, they’re moving in the right direction. Factory output is the best indication of recovery so far, since manufacturing usually leads economic growth. As more products roll off assembly lines, more workers are needed and hiring begins

— which is why unemployment is considered a “trailing indicator� of economic vitality.

The coming months Most economists agree the recession is over or will be ending soon, according to Walden, but that doesn’t mean we’ll see prosperity return right away. Walden The end of a recession simply means that the economy is no longer declining. How quickly people return to work depends

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on how much and how fast the economy grows, and though forecasts vary, Walden believes we’ll experience “modest� growth over the next couple of years. Some predictions from his latest statewide economic outlook: n North Carolina will recover faster than the nation as a whole, with a state growth rate of 3.5 percent in 2010 (2.5 percent nationally) and 3 percent in 2011 (2.2 percent nationally). n Unemployment will peak during the first quarter of 2010 before hiring resumes in earnest. By the end of 2010, the seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate will be 9.8 percent across the state and 7.7 in the Research Triangle. (Lee County is usually a couple of points higher than the region.) At the close of 2011, the figures will be 8.9 statewide and 6.8 in the region. n It will be several years before unemployment returns to more-“acceptable�

levels of around 5 percent.

So, what now? There’s no magic in taking advantage of the economic recovery. Walden says the key for any locality — whether it’s during a recession or recovery — is to develop its assets and “sell� them to national and international companies that are a good fit for the community.

Coming soon Mike Walden will deliver an up-to-date economic forecast on Mar. 31 in Sanford as featured speaker for the Committee of 100 spring luncheon. Walden’s analysis will include the latest outlook for jobs, interest rates, inflation and our standard of living. He also will discuss new economic challenges ahead as the economy moves away from recession.

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oping to capitalize on some early success during its inaugural year, COMPASSION ‘10 kicks off its months-long effort to enhance human services in Lee County with a free community roundtable later this month. “Understanding Poverty,� the centerpiece event for COMPASSION ‘10, will be held on Feb. 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Ernest and Ruby McSwain Center in Sanford. The roundtable featuring Susan Pennock from Communities In Schools of North Carolina is open to the public. Leaders from ministries, nonprofits and social service agencies throughout the community are urged to attend. In her presentation, Pennock will help service organizations better understand the people they serve. She will discuss how poverty and differences in economic class affect the way people learn, work, communicate and make decisions. She also will point out differences between “generational poverty� and “situational poverty� — and how organizations must treat these groups differently to be effective — and then help volunteers identify individual strengths that could help people pull themselves out of poverty. COMPASSION ‘10 actually continues for months after the roundtable. Pennock will return to Lee County several times to work individually with working groups formed for organizations

providing food, employment, financial help, dropout prevention and housing. “Those working groups were formed during last year’s roundtable,� says Jan Hayes, executive director of the United Way of Lee County and one of the event organizers. “When leaders came to the roundtable last year, many didn’t even know the other organizations in their working group, and they were addressing the same problem in the same community. “What we tried to do last year was unite everyone and begin helping organizations work together. We had some success, so now we’re trying to take the effort one step further.� Hayes calls this effort a “roundtable� because it’s designed to be interactive in finding solutions, particularly in sessions following this year’s kickoff event.

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When Pennock returns to assist working groups, she will listen carefully to what circumstances and challenges local organizations are facing and then adapt information provided at the kick-

off event to solve local problems. About 60 people attended last year’s inaugural session, and Hayes hopes COMPASSION ‘10 will draw many more. “I tell people all the time how fortunate we are in this community, where so many people are willing to give their time and money to care for neighbors and make our entire community a better place to live,� Hayes says. “What we’re doing here is investing a relatively small amount of time to make everyone more effective for many years to come.� The United Way of Lee County has raised and distributed millions of dollars to help nurture children, enhance self-sufficiency and strengthen families. Contributions raised throughout the year, including the fall campaign, are distributed to more than two dozen partner agencies dedicated to improving life for everyone in Lee County.

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Sanford Contractors host event

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fter opening their doors to hundreds of customers and business partners for their annual Customer Appreciation Lunch on Oct. 28, Donnie Oldham and his staff at Sanford Contractors invited Chamber members to spend the evening in the big tent for a Business After Hours. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served and attendees were entered into a drawing for a grand prize flat screen television.

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CINDY AMMONS (919) 770-6372

TRACY M. PISANO (919) 353-1177

LARRY BABCOCK (919) 353-0958

LESLIE OLDHAM (919) 708-3138

TRACY FIORE (919) 499-7362

KIMBERLY CUMMINGS (919) 770-4392

ANGIE DONOHOE (919) 721-0173

ANDREE FREEMAN (919) 353-4668

KATHIE ZIEGLER (919) 353-0835

Committee of 100 president John Daniel (left) looking on as N.C. Secretary of Commerce J. Keith Crisco answers questions.

The Health of Lee County

Yearly report has good news From Lee County Committee of 100

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hough everyone acknowledges the weak economy and unstable job outlook, national and local conditions may not be quite as bad as you hear on the street. That diagnosis was provided by CEO Charles Hayes of the Research Triangle Regional Partnership and Director Bob Heuts of Lee County Economic Development in December at “The Health of Lee County 2009,” an annual assessment of the economy, labor, education and quality of life. Taken as a whole, the economy has seen more difficult times. Heuts pointed to the U.S. Misery Index, a gauge combining unemployment and inflation rates to assess how bad off people are economically. At year’s end, the index stood at 10.02 percent, less than half of its all-time high of 21.09 reached in June 1980.

But aside from the economy, there was some good news: n Crime continued to fall. Seven years ago, the rate was 7,201 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants, but the latest figure was just 3,649 — lower than the Research Triangle region as a whole. n 13 of 14 public schools recorded “expected” or “high” growth in the statewide ABCs report, up from 11 of 13 last year. n 11 of 15 public schools made “adequate yearly progress” in reading and math. Last year, it was 3 of 14. n CCCC became the first community college in the nation to open a Confucius Classroom to teach courses in Chinese language and culture. An executive summary and a full report on “The Health of Lee County” are available on the Web at lcedc.com/media/ (scroll down to “local economic reports”).

20 / Saturday, February 20, 2010 / Voice of Business Christmas at the Jetport (Raleigh Exec)

Photos by William “Chip” Pate

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Carolina Trace opens new clubhouse

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he celebration was a long time coming. After months of construction, planning, decorating, hiring and training, Carolina Trace Country Club finally opened its doors and the staff and members celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 10. The new facility was packed with those who had come out to share in the celebration, including several elected officials who took time to talk about what Trace means to Sanford. Refreshments were served and tours of the new building offered. “A new journey has begun with the completion of the Carolina Trace Country Club Clubhouse,” said Trace Director of Marketing Sara O’Leary. “Our members and their guests, as well as those living in the local area, have a first-class venue to host weddings, special events, conferences and golf tournaments with the completion of the new 30,000-square-foot clubhouse. The new clubhouse also supports local job creation, tourism dollars, public relations efforts, etc. — providing additional emphasis that Lee County is a great place to call home.”

22 / Saturday, February 20, 2010 / Voice of Business Business After Hours

Dossenbach’s host holiday event

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lan and Robert Dossenbach, along with their staff, opened the doors to Dossenbach’s Finer Furniture on Dec. 17 for a Business After Hours. Holiday music, party favors and even door prizes wrapped like Christmas presents got attendees in the holiday spirit. This was the second year Dossenbach’s has hosted the December Business After Hours and the second year it’s been a great success.

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Kathryn’s Hallmark recreates magic

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athryn’s Hallmark owner Joe Purce had such a great Business After Hours event for Valentine’s Day, he wanted to recreate the magic for another event on Nov 12, 2009. Joe and his staff invited the Chamber to once again spend an evening eating, drinking, networking and taking advantage of a special event discount, which was the perfect way to get everyone started on their Christmas shopping lists.

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