March 13, 2010 by The Sanford Herald

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his week, we Take 5 with Major Sue Jervis, the commanding officer of the Salvation Army of Sanford and Lee County, about the impact the economy has had on the Army.

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In addition to the new shelter and administrative center HAVEN is planning near downtown Sanford, the organization will open its second thrift store (shown above) along Main Street in downtown Jonesboro. Twenty percent of the organization’s funding comes from its current store.

DUKE CRUISES IN ACC OPENER AGAINST VIRGINIA Jon Scheyer scored seven of his 15 points during the decisive run that helped the topseeded Blue Devils pull away to beat pesky Virginia 57-46 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament Full Story, Page 1B

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OUR STATE OFFICIALS CAN KEEP JOBS UNTIL REPLACED Appointed government officials in North Carolina keep their authority to carry out their job until their successors take the oath of office, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday Full Story, Page 6A

OUR NATION DEMOCRATS SEEK QUICK HEALTH CARE VOTE House and Senate Democratic leaders reached for agreement Friday on President Barack Obama’s health care reform bill Full Story, Page 7A

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SANFORD — An organization that’s helped more than 1,000 local victims of domestic violence will break ground in late April on a new shelter and administrative center at the corner of Horner Boulevard and Bracken Street. HAVEN Executive Director Kay Ring said the organization is making the location of the approximately 10,000 square foot center known in an effort to be more involved in the community. “We’re not being in the shadows anymore,” Ring said. “We’re going to be out in the open with what we do.” The $1.9 million project will be funded with money from North Carolina Housing Finance, Home Loan Federal Bank of Atlanta, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and financ-

THRIFT STORE HAVEN is preparing to open a second thrift store in downtown Jonesboro. Haven’s Treasures, 118 E. Main St., will open in the next two weeks. The decision came after the board of directors began looking at the organization’s finances and chose to find another way to make money, after state grants were cut. Twenty percent of HAVEN’s funding comes from the thrift shop on Wicker Street, Cooper said, and the second location should raise more money for the organization.

ing through Capital Bank, Ring said. HAVEN will combine its administrative offices with the shelter “to streamline our services and be more preva-

: The Salvation Army’s mission is to provide assistance to the working poor. In this economy, fewer people are working and more people are poor. How has that impacted the Salvation Army in Lee County?

lent in the community,” Ring said. “We’ve experienced a lot of growth this year,” said John Cooper, chairman of HAVEN’s board of directors. “A lot of it is geared toward, how do we better serve the folks that are staying here?” The current shelter has 16 beds; the new building will have 29 beds to accommodate the growing number of clients in Lee County, Ring said. In the past three years, HAVEN has seen a 3-4 percent increase in the number of clients. “Last year, we had to refer 100 families to shelters in other counties,” she said. “Our clientele is definitely climbing.” During the previous fiscal year, HAVEN helped 1,000 victims of domestic violence

: The Salvation Army has been impacted by the economy in many ways. In 2008 we assisted 1,684 people; in 2009 we assisted 3,063. We made it through these two years OK, but now we are in 2010, and we have already seen the crunch in a mighty way as we continue to assist the poor on a daily basis with food, clothing, utilities and other emergency needs. We received $14,888 from United Way in 2009. Our expenses assisting people in 2009 were $60,542. Since only a quarter of our assistance comes from United Way, the other has to come from you, our donors, and our Family Store — provided anything’s left over after expenses. We receive no funds from any agencies other than United Way and some local churches. All other resources come from the people of Lee County. Without that assistance, we can’t do what we need to do. We’ve seen an increase in the number of people needing help and the amount of help they need going up. What we have to offer is going down.

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New $1.9 million safe house for domestic violence victims will take organization ‘out of the shadows’ By CAITLIN MULLEN

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Ex-Edwards aide again avoids jail in Chatham By MIKE BAKER Associated Press Writer

PITTSBORO — A former aide to John Edwards avoided jail again Friday in a dispute over a tape that allegedly shows the past presidential candidate and his lover in a sexual encounter. Superior Court Judge Abraham Penn Jones ruled that Andrew Young was not in contempt of court for his accounting of how he handled items that Edwards mistress Rielle

HAPPENING TODAY The Lee County Democratic Party’s annual precinct meeting will be held at the Lee County Courthouse (in Courtroom No. 4) and will begin at 10 a.m. All registered Democrats are encouraged to attend. E-mail chair@ leedemocrats.org or call (919) 718-9242 for more information. CALENDAR, PAGE 2A

Hunter is seeking. The North Carolina judge had threatened to jail Young earlier this week and said he was troubled by a series of conflicting statements that Young has made under oath. Jones said he wasn’t sure if Young and his wife had purposely disobeyed his orders. “You know and God knows, but I don’t know,” he said. The judge said he is still considering

Andrew Young testifies during a hearing at the Chatham County Superior Court House in Pittsboro on Friday.

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Sanford: Edna Pilson, 86; Richard Shand, 80; Annie Smith, 81; Alton Williams Broadway: Ernest Nordan, 79

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On the Agenda Rundown of local meetings in the area:

MONDAY ■ The Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold its annual Planning Retreat beginning at 9 a.m. at the Central Carolina Community College Emergency Training Center, located at 3000 Airport Road, Sanford. ■ The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. at the Lee County Government Center in Sanford. ■ The Lee County Planning Board will meet and hold a public hearing with the Board of Commissioners at 6 p.m. at the Lee County Government Center in Sanford. ■ The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. at the District Courtroom, 12 East St., Pittsboro. ■ The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. at the County Administration Building in Lillington. ■ The Moore County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. at the Commissioners Room in Carthage. ■ The Siler City Town Board will meet at 7 p.m. at Siler City Town Hall, 311 N. Second Ave., in Siler City. ■ The Town of Carthage regular town board meeting will be at 7 p.m. in Carthage.

Birthdays LOCAL: Best wishes are extended to everyone celebrating a birthday today, especially Pauline Prince, Shamekia Lynette Griffin, Charles Caudle, Evan Scott Crissman, Matthew Jordan Wells, Brian Harrington Jr., Corey Rashad Mickie, Martina Battle Baldwin, Alice B. Pearson, Joel Cooper, R.V. Lemmond Jr., Rev. Elizabeth Tinsley, Brianna Deal and Zane Johnson. And a belated birthday to Shirley Hawes, Crystal Burney, Alexander Cox, Sebastian Parker Farris, Dylan Scott Stacy, Sarah Elizabeth Spartz, Evin Josiah Smith, Cristian Avila Jaimez, Kayla Sharpe, Leon Beaqvers, Wade West, Teresa Cove, Crystal Hodges, Shirley Matthews, John W. Swann, Doris Thurkill, Mitchell West, Rashondra Perry, George Anthony Snipes, Mary Scott, Marie King and Shirley White. CELEBRITIES: Actor William H. Macy is 60. Actress Dana Delany is 54. Rock musician Adam Clayton (U2) is 50. Actress Annabeth Gish is 39. Actor Danny Masterson is 34. Actor Emile Hirsch is 25.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ONGOING ■ Spring is right around the corner, and it’s time to get back into the garden! Cooperative Extension will once again offer the 4-H Community Gardening program at the Extension Center for families that are interested in learning how to grow successful gardens, eat fresh fruits and vegetables, and enjoy an overall healthier lifestyle. Applications are currently being accepted from families that are interested in enrolling in the program. Please call 775-5624 for more information and to learn how to be a part of this exciting project. ■ The Lee County American Red Cross is now accepting reservations for Lifeguard classes. Call (919) 774-6857 to register.

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SATURDAY ■ The Lee County Democratic Party’s annual precinct meeting will be held at the Lee County Courthouse (in Courtroom No. 4) and will begin at 10 a.m. All registered Democrats are encouraged to attend. Email chair@leedemocrats.org or call (919) 718-9242 for more information. ■ Lee County Community Orchestra will perform “A Day in France” featuring the music of Bizet, Debussy and Massenet at 8 p.m. at the Lee County Arts and Community Center, located at 507 North Steel St. in Sanford. Music director is Tara Villa Chamra. Admission is free, and door prizes will be offered. ■ The Southern Tradition Band presents the Merle Haggard and George Strait Tribute Show at 7 p.m. at the Stewart Theatre in Dunn. Pre-show begins at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $13 advance, $15 at the door, $11 for groups of 13 or more and $6 for children. For ticket information, call Ronnie Womack at (910) 890-4188, June Wallace at (919) 776-6139 or (919) 892-6011. ■ Temple Theatre’s production of Jason Petty’s “El Paso” begins at 8 p.m. “El Paso” details the performing life of Marty Robbins and pays tribute to Robbins’ heroes such as Gene Autrey and Hank Williams Sr. For tickets, call the Temple box office at (919) 774-4155, e-mail boxoffice@templeshows.com or visit www. templeshows.com.

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The third-grade class of Emma Smith and Cynthia Abercrombie at Broadway Elementary School received an ice cream reward for participation in Dr. Seuss Read Across America this week. 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. Paso” details the performing life of Marty Robbins and pays tribute to Robbins’ heroes such as Gene Autrey and Hank Williams Sr. For tickets, call the Temple box office at (919) 774-4155, e-mail boxoffice@templeshows.com or visit www. templeshows.com.

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SUNDAY ■ Lee County Community Orchestra will perform “A Day in France” featuring the music of Bizet, Debussy and Massenet at 3 p.m. at the Lee County Arts and Community Center, located at 507 North Steel St. in Sanford. Music director is Tara Villa Chamra. Admission is free, and door prizes will be offered. ■ The organizers of the Grace & Mercy Halfway House will host a gospel concert at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. More than a dozen groups from Durham, Fayetteville, Hillsborough and Sanford will perform at the event. There’s no charge to attend, but a love offering will be taken. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Jim Womack at (919) 770-4783 or the Rev. Gorham at (919) 478-6079. ■ Temple Theatre’s production of Jason Petty’s “El Paso” begins at 2 p.m. “El

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■ The Lee County American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at Belk, 1065 Spring Lane, Sanford. Contact Lea Chandler at 774-4428 to schedule your appointment to donate. ■ The Sanford Farmers Market is looking for vendors who produce their own meat, eggs, produce and nursery plants, as well as those vendors who make baked goods or homemade crafts to sell at the 2010 market. There will be a potluck meal and informational meeting for the 2010 Sanford Farmers Market at 6 p.m. in the Lee County Farm Bureau Auditorium at the McSwain Extension Education Center. Bring a dish to share.

TUESDAY ■ A “How to use the Internet” computer class will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at The Enrichment Center with facilitator Mark Coggins. This is a free class, but class size is limited. Call The Enrichment Center at 776-0501, ext. 201 to register.

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Proposed calendar changes at LCS rejected by DPI

SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The proposed calendar change that Lee County Schools submitted to the state was rejected this week. Andy Bryan, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, said the Department of Public Instruction decided so â&#x20AC;&#x153;to be more consistent and tighten the rules for what they approve and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t approve.â&#x20AC;? The proposed changes would have had high schoolers start classes two weeks earlier than normal on Aug. 10, while elementary and middle school students would have started the year on Aug. 25, which is currently the earliest schools can start as mandated by the state. This year, most Lee County Schools started classes on Aug. 25, with the exception of Lee Early College. The calendar committee will meet at 3:30 p.m. March 25 to put together a traditional calendar for the 2010-11 school year, Bryan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just going to move forward,â&#x20AC;? Bryan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will use the parameters set by the state.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; by Caitlin Mullen

CHATHAM COUNTY

State trooper fired, but no reason given

RALEIGH (MCT) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A state trooper who was at the Pittsboro home of a woman when, she said, her estranged husband threatened her with a gun has been fired. N.C. Crime Control Secretary Reuben Young dismissed Trooper Anthony Scott last month after hearing his appeal on a demotion and reassignment. Neither Young nor the patrol would explain why, saying the information is confidential under the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personnel law. Scott was placed on administrative duty Aug. 15, a day after the alleged attack. Jennifer Andrews, a lawyer, told police that her husband, Eric, showed up at her home with a gun and threatened to kill her, Scott and himself after being told she was having an affair with Scott. Eric Andrews, 41, a prominent real estate agent, faces kidnapping and assault charges from the incident. Patrol officials said that an on-duty trooper was at

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the home at the time, and was not on official business. Scott patrolled Chatham County and was on duty at the time of the alleged attack. Eric Andrewsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; brother, Ryan, has said that Eric Andrews saw a Highway Patrol car in the garage when he confronted his wife. There is no indication in police records that a trooper took action during the confrontation. Scott, a 15-year member of the patrol, could not be reached for comment. In December, Highway Patrol Commander Randy Glover demoted Scott and reassigned him to the Charlotte office. Glover would not explain the move. A day after the Raleigh News & Observer reported the demotion, Scott was again put on administrative duty for what the patrol called a separate matter. The patrol would not provide details, again citing the personnel law. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Raleigh News & Observer

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DECA students perform well in state competition SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lee County High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DECA group attended the North Carolina Competitive Events Conference in Greensboro on March 4-6. There were 2,080 participants at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conference, which brings marketing students together. Each participant took a 100-question written test and performed two role play scenarios. LCHS students Bhavik Patel, Garrett Verrilli, Savannah Wicker, Adison Pace, Alicia Hickman, Dakota Hart, Emily Biehl, Russell Tatum and Jan Ansley all scored at least 225 points and made proficiency. Emily Biehl and Dakota Hart competed in accounting applications. Biehl, a junior, placed second and Hart, a senior, placed third. Senior Garrett Verrilli placed fifth in sports and entertainment marketing. All three qualify for the national competition in Louisville, Ky., in April. Verrilli and Senior Bhavik Patel also received medals for their written tests. They each were in the top ten in scoring. Biehl and Hart also received medals for having the top two role play scores in their category. Advisers are Tracy McNeill, Lygia Wicker and Tony Bloedorn.

SANFORD â&#x2013; Harold Lee Holder, 42, was arrested Thursday at 3310 N.C. 87 in Sanford on a charge of larceny. â&#x2013; Frank Thomas Ohlsson, 21, was arrested Thursday at 1408 S. Horner Blvd. in Sanford on a charge of injury to personal property. â&#x2013; Sevrina Nicole Phillips, 22, was arrested Thursday at 205 Linden Ave. in Sanford on charges of shoplifting and concealment of merchandise in a business. â&#x2013; Andre Dwight Taylor, 24, was arrested Thursday 5227 Arrowood Circle in Sanford on a charge of assault by pointing a gun. â&#x2013; Winowna Louann Preston, 27, was arrested Thursday at the Lee County Magistrateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office in Sanford on a charge of failure to appear. â&#x2013; Jason Edward Brown, 24, was arrested Thursday at 3310 N.C. 87 in Sanford on a charge of larceny. â&#x2013; Shameka Lynnette McLean reported damage to property Thursday in Sanford. â&#x2013; Martin John Shapter reported larceny Thursday in Sanford. â&#x2013; Theodore R. Kendall reported trespassing Thursday in Sanford.

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and sexual abuse. For this fiscal year, Ring said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen 850 clients in just six months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a good thing but it means weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting out there,â&#x20AC;? she said, because victims feel comfortable coming to HAVEN. Making the new location known is a big step for the organization, which does not disclose the location of its current shelter to protect the victims. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been there for a very long time,â&#x20AC;? Ring said. Though they ask people not to share the location of the shelter, it â&#x20AC;&#x153;inevitably happens,â&#x20AC;? she said. Cooper said the abusers often find out through the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We decided to go out in the community. People

â&#x2013; Walmart reported larceny/ shoplifting Thursday at 3310 N.C. 87 in Sanford. â&#x2013; Walmart reported larceny/ shoplifting Thursday at 3310 N.C. 87 in Sanford. â&#x2013; Troy Joe Maxwell reported a hit and run Thursday at 1816 Doctors Drive in Sanford. â&#x2013; Gerard Rivera Domenech reported a lost/stolen cell phone Thursday in Sanford. â&#x2013; Walmart reported larceny/ shoplifting Thursday at 3310 N.C. 87 in Sanford. â&#x2013; Holly Hunter Oldham reported larceny of prescription medications Thursday in Sanford. â&#x2013; Kangaroo #366 reported breaking and entering Friday at 812 S. Horner Blvd. in Sanford.

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Orchestra offers â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A Day in Franceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; weekend concerts WANT TO GO?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Day in Franceâ&#x20AC;? will be performed at 8 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Lee County Arts and Community Center. A reception will follow the Saturday performance. The concerts are free to attend.

LEE COUNTY â&#x2013; Michael D. Croff in Sanford reported a larceny of scrap copper from his home Wednesday. â&#x2013; Edith Esparada-Carachute of Broadway reported she was assaulted by a family member Wednesday. She was treated at Central Carolina Hospital for minor injuries. â&#x2013; Joseph Lynn Stewart, 24, of 142 Thornwood Village Loop in Sanford was arrested Wednesday for violating pre-trial release and resisting officers; he was held under $51,000 secured bond.

know where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at anyway. Why should we hide it anymore?â&#x20AC;? she said. Victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence often experience feelings of shame and isolation. Ring said HAVEN administrators realized the secret location of the shelter only promoted those feelings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to take the stigma away,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to take the focus away from hiding the victim. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not why does she stay, but why does the batterer batter in the first place?â&#x20AC;? The prominent location should help HAVEN get the word out about the services they offer and spark fundraising, Cooper said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By coming out and being on Horner right there, really no one can say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what HAVEN is,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? he said. The decision to come out in the community is one thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been well-re-

SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Lee County Community Orchestra will perform its next concerts today and Sunday with the theme of â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Day in France.â&#x20AC;? Tara Villa-Chamra will direct the 40member orchestra, which will perform the music of Bizet, Debussy and Massenet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are finding the pieces...wonderfully challenging,â&#x20AC;? said LCCO President Reinette Seaman. The French music follows the two previous concerts that featured pieces from other countries: October brought the music of Vienna and in December, the orchestra performed Russian pieces, all part of the 2009-10 theme, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Journey Around the World.â&#x20AC;? Harpist Joe Hanna will join the orchestra for the two performances this weekend, Seaman said, and the sound adds to the selections. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s missing you might not be able to tell,â&#x20AC;? she said, though â&#x20AC;&#x153;it provides a texture thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needed.â&#x20AC;?

ceived by victims, Ring said. A few years ago, HAVEN held study groups to gauge interest in revealing the location of the shelter. Though focus group members had questions about security, â&#x20AC;&#x153;they all seemed to be OK with it,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone decided in our focus groups that it was a really good idea.â&#x20AC;? Security will be tight, she said. The new building will have secure doors â&#x20AC;&#x201D; people will need to be buzzed in and out â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and video cameras will moni-

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4A / Saturday, March 13, 2010 / The Sanford Herald

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

State tax increases not the answer The Daily News of Jacksonville

s the calendar advances toward springtime and the reconvening of the General Assembly in May for its short session moves closer, the voices of those who would have lawmakers increase taxes are becoming increasingly louder. Doing so would effectively become a one-two punch in the face of North Carolina taxpayers. It could even impede the state’s economic recovery. You may notice when you go to a restaurant or retail store that the sales taxes on your receipt are higher than they used to be. That’s not an illusion. Last year legislators approved an increase in your sales tax.

Lawmakers also approved a number of other things that they call “revenue enhancers” that you call “taxes.” Among them were increases in sin taxes on alcohol and cigarettes. By increasing taxes and using federal bailout money coming from Washington, state officials were able to forego making the really tough decisions regarding spending priorities. Now that revenue collections are coming in below projections, some are once again calling for increasing taxes. For example, the N.C. Association of Educators, the state’s largest teachers’ organization, is putting out information in its daily political briefing about

how much money increasing taxes on tobacco and alcohol would bring in. Raising the tobacco tax to the national average would bring in $500 million and putting an additional nickel tax on beer and other alcoholic beverages would bring in $200 million. In addition, the NCAE is suggesting, among other things, that the General Assembly apply sales taxes to legal services, a move it says could bring in $1 billion. We understand that one of the NCAE’s roles is to advocate for policies favoring teachers. They don’t want to see the number of teaching positions reduced, teacher layoffs or teacher pay cuts.

But they don’t seem to mind if other North Carolinians have to do without in order to accomplish their goals. If North Carolinians are paying more for tobacco, alcohol and legal services, there will be less money left to pay for other things. That could stifle recovery in other sectors of the economy, resulting in diminishing state revenues in future years. Last year’s tax increases certainly haven’t done anything to help North Carolina’s economy recover. There’s no reason to believe that more tax increases, such as the ones proposed by NCAE, will help put the state’s economy on the road to recovery either.

Froma Harrop Columnist Froma Harrop is a columnist with The Providence Journal

Volcker rule

big chunk of rock went missing from Mount Rushmore when Paul Volcker broke away in 2008 to stand stony-faced behind candidate Barack Obama. The former Federal Reserve chairman served as a reassuring presence from an older, more orderly financial era that had been sacrificed on the altar of deregulation. Volcker has since written the “Volcker rule,” a formula for preventing another nearcollapse of our financial system and accompanying government bailout. Not that Republicans and some “moderate” Democrats profess to see it that way. Flush with ever bigger piles of cash, Wall Street has hired a legion of lobbyists to stop meaningful reform. ... The Volcker rule, the witty Alan Abelson explains in Barron’s magazine, would “effectively remove temptation from the banks to again behave badly by restricting their ability to act like hedge funds and forcing them to act, well, like banks — you know, taking in deposits and lending out money with something resembling prudence.” It would also shrink banks to a size that — should their greed, stupidity or insanity drive them to the edge — lets us safely push them onto an ice floe to sail off into oblivion. ... Endorsed by respected economists of all political stripes, Volcker’s approach would end Wall Street’s ability to gamble with the taxpayers’ money. ... This puts Republicans in an awkward position. Writing pithy bumper stickers designed to win sympathy for the big banks is a tall order. Republican consultant Alex Castellanos suggests saying that bank reform is “not a growth argument, it’s a punishment argument.” I don’t suggest Republicans try that. But they, with some Democratic co-conspirators, can quietly strangle serious reform through “bipartisan negotiations.” For example, what do we mean by “too big”? The banks are no doubt passing notes to lawmakers offering some highly elastic definitions. The political strategy is to blame Obama for the odious bank bailouts. To pull that off, you have to ignore two things. One is history. The other is reality. Blaming Obama is hard to do, since he wasn’t president then. The bank bailout was designed by the Bush administration and backed by the Republican leadership. When the House initially rejected it, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 778 points in one day, exceeding the freefall on the first day of trading after the Sept. 11 attacks. After that stomach-dropping performance on the markets, the House and Senate came around to the idea real quick. The whole strategy rests on the argument that the banks didn’t have to be bailed out in the first place. Testing that notion was something this terrified nation did not feel like doing 18 months ago. But even if one argues today that it could have been done, wouldn’t you prefer not being asked to make that call? So the question here isn’t whether, the next time the big banks crash into icebergs, we can or can’t let them sink. The question is how to reorganize banks so that if they crash into icebergs, we don’t have to care enough to bail them out.

Understanding Mr. Young

he first questions many people want to ask Andrew Young about his best selling book, “The Politician.” ■ If the John Edwards story you tell in your book was so bad and distasteful, why did you stay a part of it for so long? ■ If the money and the promises of a powerful job were still there with Edwards, would you still be there, too? ■ Are you just trying to get revenge on the D.G. Martin Edwardses for their treatment of you? One on One Young is ready for your questions. D.G. Martin is a columnist He has not dodged them as they have with Capitol Press Association come up in multiple interviews. He quickly concedes his own grievous errors in assistand that “my commitment to him was like a ing John Edwards in the attempt to cover up the Edwards affair with Rielle Hunter and his son’s commitment to his father.” There is more, though, to explain Young’s responsibility for their child. conduct, and it has to do with Young’s comHe has conceded that he now “despises” ing to terms with his father’s mistakes. Over Edwards and that, in addition to giving his time, his father worked hard to regain the side of the story, money to pay expenses and respect of Andrew and others, and he perlegal bills is a reason for writing the book. suaded them to accept a very bad mistake Young’s detailed version of the Edwardsin light of his remorse and the many good Hunter-Young saga and cover-up has forced things he did to redeem us to come to terms with himself. “…if you want to how close we came to understand how I could having a presidential or ‘‘ ‘...if you want to have aided and abetted vice-presidential nominee the worst in John Edwards, understand how I could or election winner whose have aided and abetted the it helps to know that I was past deceptions would also trying to grasp, as have made him subject to worst in John Edwards, it an adult, what it means blackmail and disgrace. helps to know that I was to take the good with the Thanks to Young, the also trying to grasp, as an bad. I had confronted my story about John Edwards adult, what it means to take father, watched him seek has now been carefully redemption, and make the good with the bad. I reported. What has hardly peace with him. But I been mentioned, and is had confronted my father, hadn’t developed a mature perhaps more interesting, watched him seek understanding of what I instructive and poignant, redemption, and make should do beyond acceptis Young’s story about peace with him. But I hadn’t ing another person’s flaws himself. and moving on.” developed a mature For instance, there is the Young continues, “With story of Andrew and his faunderstanding of what I my dad’s help, I know now ther, The Reverend Robert should do beyond accepting the difference between Young, who died last year another person’s flaws understanding human naas Andrew was finishing and moving on.’ ” ture — the combination of the book. Robert Young good and evil — and being was one of North Carolina’s able to love yourself and most popular religious others through it all. I am leaders. In the pulpit he genuinely sorry for all that I have done wrong was a powerful and compelling preacher. He and for all the hurt I have caused others.” also had a positive concern for politics, and Young certainly understands that there many of us thought he would someday by a will be skeptics who will wait to judge him successful candidate for high political office. until time proves the sincerity of his remorse. He had, after all, been elected president of But everyone should acknowledge that he the student body at UNC-Chapel Hill. has taken an important first step. But those expectations came crashing down when Robert Young’s affair with a parishioner broke up his family and his bright prospects for leadership in his church and political life. Thus, Andrew Young knows first hand Praise the Lord with harp; sing unto Him the kind of agony and challenges faced by with the psaltery and an instrument of ten children of much-admired fathers who are strings. (Psalm 33:2) publically disgraced. PRAYER: Father, we pray there will be a Young acknowledges that John Edwards revival in our land, so that more hearts are may have become a “substitute” for his father turned to You. Amen.

Today’s Prayer

Letters to the Editor Remember the sacrifice made by our firefighters To the Editor: Fire. The very mention of the word brings forth fear to many, an attention getter wherever one goes. As one thinks back, the history of fires in Sanford, Broadway and Lee County shows how this devastation knows no boundary. Fires locally have destroyed so many lives — some one-by-one and others in multiples, taking whole families with them. Some elderly members of our communities and many of our youth (from teens to infants) are gone. Many homes have been destroyed by this disaster. When not “totaled,” the damage is often tremendous and if nothing more, tears apart a family’s regular dayto-day living. Many have had to seek shelter with families and friends until they could get back into their homes after having them rebuilt, or, if fortunate enough, cleaned and painted. Or they just move into another dwelling due to the extent of the damage. Fire not only strikes the general public, but it attacks the emergency workers as well. In Sanford, Broadway and Lee County, there have been many firefighters injured while attempting to control the “beast.” Some of these brave servants are paid and some are volunteers — all of our firefighters are professional in this work. Remember, firefighters are the ones going in the burning buildings or hazardous situations as everyone else is trying to leave — this is the nature of the firefighter. Ours are no different than the ones you hear of in New York City, Chicago, Charleston, Los Angeles or any city, town, borough or county in the U.S. Too often, firefighters lose their lives doing what they do for us, the citizens. They deserve thanks from everyone. I want to thank all the firefighters in Lee County — paid and volunteer, active and retired — for your dedicated service. For those of you who have forgotten and for those who were not here “back then” — 30 years ago on March 14, 1980, the Sanford Fire Department lost one of its own, Billy Ray Faircloth, at the fire on Bragg Street on the now vacant lot where “Mitchell’s” used to stand. As you pass the site this weekend, or anytime you are on Bragg Street, take a moment to reflect on all your local firefighters and the protections they provide for us. “Lest we forget.” HAYDEN LUTTERLOH III Retired, Sanford Fire Department

Celebrate Easter by spreading the gospel to a young person To the Editor: As we approach Easter, I wish to make an appeal to the elder Christians of our community: tell the gospel to a school-aged young person. The simple message of the gospel (outlined by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:1-8) that Christ came to earth and died on the cross for our sins, was buried in the tomb and arose from the dead on the third day so that we may have eternal life with Him in heaven. Out of love, God did this for you and one of the most meaningful ways in which you can return His love is by sharing this gospel with others He loves who have never heard or do not understand that this message is also for them. It is every Christian’s responsibly to follow Christ’s command to preach and teach the gospel to the next generation. Try to understand our youth and the temptations they face today and pray that you will speak the timeless truth of the gospel to them in the same spirit of love that was present when you were drawn to Christ. The Holy Spirit will support and encourage your faith and effort to tell the gospel to a young person this Easter, because He has a great love for them. So do it for the love of God. ROBERT A. WATSON Sanford ■ Mail letters to: Editor, The Sanford Herald, P.O. Box 100, Sanford, N.C. 27331, or drop letters at The Herald office, 208 St. Clair Court. Send e-mail to: bliggett@sanfordherald.com. Include phone number for verification.

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The Sanford Herald / Saturday, March 13, 2010 / 5A

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OBITUARIES Edna Pilson

SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Edna Marion Pilson, 86, died Friday (3/12/10) at her home. Arrangements will be announced by BridgesCameron Funeral Home, Inc. of Sanford.

Richard Shand

SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Richard Shand, 80, of Carolina Trace, died Friday (3/12/10) at Central Carolina Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by MillerBoles Funeral Home of Sanford.

Annie Smith

SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Annie Lucille Smith, 81, died Friday (3/12/10) at her home in Sanford. Arrangements will be announced by MillerBoles Funeral Home of Sanford.

Alton Williams

SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Alton Ray Williams, of 500 Dudley St., died Friday (3/12/10) at his residence. Arrangements will be announced by LHorton Community Funeral Home of Sanford.

Ernest Nordan

BROADWAY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ernest Lee Nordan, 79, of 411 Vernon St., died Thursday (3/11/10) at Central Carolina Hospital. He was born July 20, 1930 in Harnett County, son of the late Duncan Nordan and Laylon Patterson Nordan. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Salem Presbyterian Church and retired from Lee Builder Mart with 42 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca T. Nordan of the home; a daughter, Debbie N. Thomas and husband Barry of Broadway; a son, rodney B. Nordan and wife Brandy of Broadway; sisters, Elaine Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Quinn and husband Donald of Lillington, Theta Foushee of Sanford and Ellizabeth Thomas and husband Vernard of Greensboro; a brother, WatsonNordan and wife Kathleen of Pittsboro; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the family home. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Salem

Presbyterian Church with Dr. Jerry C. Vuncannon officiating. Burial will follow at Broadway Town Cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to Salem Presbyterian Church, 3554 Avents Ferry Road, Sanford, NC 27330. Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.

Gladys Matthews Fuquay-Varina â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Gladys B. Matthews, 90, died Friday (3/12/10) at Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Fred H. and Newell Thomas Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Elmo Matthews; a son, Fred Lee Matthews; and a great-grandson, Fred Lee â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mattâ&#x20AC;? Matthews III. She was a member of the Chalybeate Springs Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by sons, Jimmy Matthews and wife Jody and Davey â&#x20AC;&#x153;Elmoâ&#x20AC;? Matthews of Fuquay-Varina; a daughter, Barbara M. Barbour and husband Paul of Fuquay-Varina; sisters, Hazel Stephens of Fuquay-Varina and Louise Green of McIntosh, Fla.; brothers, Buddy Brown of Rockingham and Ralph Brown of Lillington; eight grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Chalybeate Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Green and the Rev. C. Paul Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall and other times at her home. Condolences may be made at www.oquinnpeebles.com. Memorials can be made to Chalybeate Springs Baptist Church, 238 Chalybeate Springs Road, Fuquay-Varina, N.C. 27526. Arrangements are by Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Quinn-Peebles Funeral Home of Lillington. â?? For more information about obituaries in The Herald, contact Kim Edwards at (919) 718-1224 or e-mail obits@sanfordherald.com Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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For example, take clothing vouchers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we gave out only 2,167 pieces of clothing in 2008, but more than 11,300 pieces in 2009.

: What kinds of assistance are you seeing requests for most often these days, and how does the Army work with other agencies to provide help and relief?

: We are seeing more requests for paying utility bills. We are able to handle food and clothing, but the donations weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d use to help the needy pay utility bills and to fund other emergencies just arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t coming in. When we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t assist someone with a utility bill or other need, we refer them to agencies which provide those services. One agency, for example, receives FEMA funds for utilities and rents, so we ask our clients if they have been to them first. If they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help or can only help with a portion of their bill, we try and work with them so the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bill is paid. Most clients are able to provide some help toward their bill, and then the Salvation Army or some other agency or church will help out. We try to all work together to help those in need. We still have those coming in for food and clothing daily but the re-

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whether to refer the case to the district attorney for a perjury probe and warned the Youngs that they would face future troubles if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lying now. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Its tempting, because I have the authority, to lock you up â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to see what would happen, to sweat it out so to speak,â&#x20AC;? Jones said. Hunter has sued Young for invasion of privacy, seeking the return of items including the tape. Her attorneys accused

quest that seems the most common at this time of the year is rents and utilities. We have had to refer hundreds of people to other agencies because we simply donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the resources to assist them. This year seems to be the worst I have seen for the Army here in Lee County.

: What happens when the amount of material donations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; things like clothes and household items and furniture â&#x20AC;&#x201D; drops? What impact do you see at your Salvation Army Family Store, for instance?

into our community. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a good tax deduction for the donor. Any money left over after expenses each month goes into our emergency social service department to assist residence of Lee County. We have not had any allocations from our Family Store into those accounts for several months now, so nowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great time to help us stock our Family Store and add to our account with your monetary gifts. Call (919) 776-2769 to get more information; pickups are done Tuesdays and Thursdays. You may drop off your other donations at 305 South Steele St. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Monetary gifts should be sent to P.O. Box 3911 or to our office address at 507 N. Steele St. Our offices are open 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays except Friday, and the telephone number is (919) 718-1717.

: Usually we have a lot of left over from endof-year donations and it sees us through. Not this year. Our warehouse is looking almost empty. We see floor space and walls we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen for a long time. Some of this is due to the amount of clothing weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve given away this past year, and some is due to the decreased donations. I also believe that some of the natural disasters weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen around the world have resulted in clothing and money that might have been given to us be sent overseas. Our Family Store helps those coming in looking for budget-priced items as well as those needing free clothing. We provide free clothing vouchers to those in need. Our Family Store is also a great way for donors to give their items for us to recycle and put back

: We have outreach programs for youth and adults. We are also a church and have church services on Sundays, as well as a Bible study. Our outreach programs and church services are open to anyone who wants to be in a Christian environment and have fun and fellowship. How can you help? Either by attending our programs or getting the word out to those who need this kind of Christian

Young of repeated lies, while Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys passed off the discrepancies as memory lapses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think anyone could show an intentional lie here,â&#x20AC;? said an attorney for Young, Robert Elliot. Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearing came three days after Jones declared that Young would go to jail for contempt before his attorneys successfully pleaded for more time to account for his statements. He again faced a contentious line of questioning on the stand Friday, acknowledging later he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;scared,â&#x20AC;? and gave hugs to his family members

â&#x20AC;&#x153;just in caseâ&#x20AC;? before the judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad to be going home to my family,â&#x20AC;? he said. One discrepancy that concerned Jones was that Young initially said at least two copies of the tape were in a safety deposit box. There was actually only one copy of the tape there, but he found another one in his home and acknowledged that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d recently shown it to ABC News. He also faced a scolding after a freelance journalist, Robert Draper, said in an affidavit that Young had shown him the sex tape. Draper

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service. Our program times: Sunday School and Worship are held 9-11:30 a.m. in Room 304 of the Lee County Arts Center at 507 North Steele St. Our adult Bible study is held at 5 p.m. Tuesdays; our womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting follows at 6 p.m. and our youth meeting is at 4:30 p.m. Thursdays â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all at the same location. On Fridays, we feature a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ladies Night Outâ&#x20AC;? at 6 p.m., also held at the Arts Center. Just call our offices for more information about any of the above.

: The 3rd annual Salvation Army Golf Classic is planned for May 19. How does the event benefit the Salvation Army?

: The golf tournament raises about $9,000 each year to provide scholarships for local children to Camp Walter Johnson, a Salvation Army facility where campers spend a full week practicing servant leadership and being challenged to explore and grow in their Christian faith. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament will be held at Carolina Trace Country Club. Entry is only $60 per person and includes lunch. For more information about the golf tournament, contact Salvation Army board member Bill Horner III, who is chairman of the golf committee. He can be reached at (919) 718-1234.

had not been previously mentioned even though Young had been asked who had seen the video. Young said he and Draper had been drinking on the night in question and he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember showing Draper the tape. Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys also pressed Young to surrender the tape now in court custody, which would end the debate about who has rights to it. Young lashed out at them, saying Hunter, John Edwards and his estranged wife, Elizabeth Edwards, have destroyed his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life by calling him a liar and a thief.

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6A / Saturday, March 13, 2010 / The Sanford Herald STATE GOVERNMENT

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Officials keep jobs until their successors can be sworn in By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press Writer

RALEIGH — Appointed government officials in North Carolina keep their authority to carry out their job until their successors take the oath of office, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday, restoring a workers’ compensation claim award approved by an outgoing state official. Without a dissenting opinion, the seven justices reversed a state Court of Appeals ruling that threw out the February 2007 decision ordering Denny Nicholson Inc. of Lexington to pay its injured truck driver $359 per week, plus a 10 percent penalty and attorney fees. Lawyers for the company argued the award was void because then-Gov. Mike Easley appointed someone to replace Industrial Commission member

Thomas Bolch three days before the award he signed was filed. The Supreme Court found Bolch’s powers remained intact at the time. “We conclude that the authority of an appointed officer continues until the date on which his successor takes the oath of the office in question and thereby becomes duly qualified to begin performing the duties of that office,” Justice Robin Hudson wrote. Bolch was a member of the majority that ruled 2-to-1 in favor of worker Robert Baxter on Feb. 5, 2007. Easley signed letters dated Feb. 2 appointing Danny McDonald of Old Fort “effective immediately” and alerting Bolch of the change. MacDonald was sworn in Feb. 9. Lawyers for the company said Bolch no longer held the office when the award was filed

with the commission so no majority existed. The commission rejected their argument, but the Court of Appeals voided the award and ordered a rehearing. The state constitution reads all state officers “whether appointed or elected, shall hold their positions until other appointments are made or, if the offices are elective, until their successors are chosen and qualified.” The constitution’s drafters would have referred the word “qualified” to appointments as well if appointees needed to be sworn in first, too, before taking their posts, Denny Nicholson’s lawyers said. Citing a 1918 opinion, Hudson pointed out Friday it was the longstanding policy of the state to avoid vacancies to ensure that someone is always available to perform official duties. “Voiding actions taken by a holdover

official during the time between the announcement of a successor and that successor’s swearing-in could promote disruption and delay completion of important work already performed on the state’s behalf,” she wrote. The Legislature also had passed laws requiring an oath be taken before assuming an office and directing appointed officials to remain at their post until the successor is duly qualified, which Hudson wrote is consistent with the constitution. Nothing suggested the constitution’s drafters wanted to limit the power of the General Assembly to guard against vacancies, she said in returning the case to the Court of Appeals to consider other issues challenged by the company. Baxter’s initial claim was filed in 1997.

RALEIGH

State auditor pays late tax bill, interest

RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood has paid in full the property taxes that were past due on her Raleigh home. Wake County prop-

erty tax records show Wood paid $1,238 late last month. The bill for 2009 taxes was due in September and started collecting interest in January.

Wood said last month she was trying to juggle her debts like other average people. She says she had to borrow $90,000 to help her 2008 campaign.

The Democrat is a certified public accountant who took office last year. She has said her personal finances are irrelevant to her work in state government.

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GREENSBORO (MCT) — A Raleigh firefighter was arrested Thursday on charges he sought to have sex with a 14-yearold girl he met online who was actually an undercover deputy. Richard Brandon Wells, 31, of Zebulon was arrested Thursday morning at the Raleigh Police Department by a detective with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office. Wells is accused of chatting online since May with an undercover deputy he believed was a 14-year-old girl, according to the sheriff’s office.

At one point, Wells indicated he was willing to travel to Guilford County to meet with the girl for the purpose of a sexual encounter, authorities said. According to arrest warrants read in court during his first appearance, Wells is accused of masturbating on a web cam in September while he thought he was talking to the girl and encouraging her to do the same. Steve Allen, Wells’ attorney, attended Friday’s court hearing with the man’s father to ask Chief

District Court Judge Joseph E. Turner to lower his bond from $100,000. Allen said Wells has deep roots in the Wake County area has been employed for the past 10 years at various fire departments in county. Allen said at one of his jobs, Wells was named Employee of the Year, but didn’t elaborate. “This present bond is excessive,” Allen said, insisting Wells is not a flight risk. Turner lowered the bond to $20,000. “Mr. Wells is a fine, excellent citizen of the

community and we will fight these charges,” Allen said after the hearing. “He is presumed innocent until proven guilty.” According to a spokeswoman for the city of Raleigh, Wells has been employed as a firefighter there since January 2004. His current rank is First Class Firefighter and his salary is $43,000 a year. He was suspended without pay on Friday morning. — News and Record, Greensboro

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Police ID body found near remains of 6 others SCOTLAND NECK (AP) — Authorities say they have identified a woman’s body found behind a mobile home where a man charged in a killing in a nearby county once lived. Halifax County deputies said Friday that a medical examiner determined remains found last month near Scotland Neck are 43-year-old Christine Boone, who was last seen in August 2006. Authorities say the bones were found in woods at a home where Antwan Pittman once lived. Pittman is charged with killing one of six women found dead in the area where Boone’s body was found. Investigators say most of the women were drug users or prostitutes. Police say they continue to investigate Boone’s death and no charges have been filed.

Fort Bragg soldier charged with sex assaults FORT BRAGG (AP) — A North Carolina-based soldier has been charged in connection with several sexual assaults and burglaries near Fort Bragg. Authorities said Friday the new charges against 22year-old Spc. Aaron Pernell, of Tulsa, Okla., came after a task force reviewed a series of attacks in Fayetteville and neighboring Hoke County since June. The 26 new charges include three counts each of first-degree rape and first-degree kidnapping, five counts of attempted second-degree rape and six counts of first-

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degree burglary. Pernell was charged last month in two burglaries and a sexual assault at Fort Bragg. He remains in military custody and it wasn’t immediately clear if he had an attorney.

N.C. Supreme Court won’t make murder warrant public RALEIGH (AP) — The North Carolina Supreme Court has declined to review a Wake County judge’s decision to temporarily block the release of search warrants and other documents in the killing of woman last seen going out for a jog. The justices on Friday denied a request by media organizations to reconsider lower court rulings barring the release of documents in the strangling death of Nancy Cooper, whose husband is charged with first-degree murder. WRAL-TV and The News & Observer of Raleigh sued, saying the arrest warrant and other documents were public records, while prosecutors argued the releasing even edited versions could have jeopardized the investigation or hurt a suspect’s right to a fair trial.

N.C. starts over on ignition devices for DWI drivers MORRISVILLE (AP) — A Texas company that makes machines to test the sobriety of convicted drunken drivers before they start their cars will get another chance to do business in North Carolina. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Friday that the state Division of Motor Vehicles has started anew with its process for certifying the devices after Smart Start Inc. sued DMV in January. DMV Commissioner Mike Robertson told WRAL-TV a key factor in his decision to start over was the failure of an independent lab to test some of the devices. Monitech president and owner Larry J. Mobley says his devices meet DMV’s requirements because he only does business in one state.

Feds charge former sheriff with stealing money RALEIGH (AP) — Federal prosecutors have charged a former North Carolina sheriff and a deputy of stealing money set aside for drug investigations. Authorities say former Carteret County Sheriff Ralph Thomas and deputy Christopher Cozart would keep a portion of the money set aside for covert drug operations for their personal use. U.S. Attorney George Holding says the pair took more than $5,000, although court documents filed Monday do not describe where the money went.

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Obama delays Asia trip to deal with health care

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WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Under White House pressure to act swiftly, House and Senate Democratic leaders reached for agreement Friday on President Barack Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care bill, sweetened suddenly by fresh billions for student aid and a sense that breakthroughs are at hand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be long,â&#x20AC;? before lawmakers vote, predicted Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She said neither liberalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; disappointment over the lack of a government health care option nor a traditional mistrust of the Senate would prevent passage in the House. At the White House, officials worked to maximize Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s influence over lawmakers who control the fate of legislation that has spawned a yearlong struggle. They said he would delay his departure on an Asian trip for three days â&#x20AC;&#x201D; until March 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and he will go to Ohio next week for a campaignstyle pitch for his health care proposals. The delay gives congressional leaders muchneeded breathing room to finish the legislation and nail down support from wavering lawmakers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m delighted that the president will be here for the passage of the bill; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be historic,â&#x20AC;? said Pelosi, D-Calif. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; though thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no guarantee the House can act by then. A procedural vote in the House Budget Committee is set for Monday afternoon, but as of late Friday lawmakers still hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gotten the final analysis from the Congressional Budget Office that they need to go forward. With Democrats deciding to incorporate changes in student aid into the bill,

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Sen. Judd Gregg, R-N.H., right, accompanied by Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., gestures during a health care news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington Thursday. Republicans suddenly had a new reason to oppose legislation they have long sought to scuttle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well of course itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very bad idea,â&#x20AC;? said Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We now have the government running banks, insurance companies, car companies, and they do want to take over the student loan business.â&#x20AC;? He said it was symptomatic of Democratsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; determination to have the government expand its tentacles into absolutely everything.â&#x20AC;? At its core, the health care bill is designed to provide health care to tens of millions who lack it and ban insurance companies from denying medical coverage on the basis of pre-existing medical conditions. Obama also wants the measure to begin to slow the rate of growth in medical costs nationwide. Most people would have to get insurance by law, and families earning up to $88,000 would receive subsidies. Whatever the outcome, there was no doubt the issue would reverberate into this fallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elections, with control of Congress at stake.

The health care bill appeared on the cusp of passage in early January, but was derailed when Senate Republicans won a Senate seat in Massachusetts, and with it, the strength needed to sustain a filibuster and block a final vote. In the weeks since, the White House and Democrats have embarked on a two-part rescue strategy. It calls for the House to pass legislation that cleared the Senate in December, despite numerous objections, and for both houses to follow immediately with a second bill that makes changes to the first. The second, fix-it bill would be drafted under rules that strip Senate Republicans of the ability to require Democrats produce a 60-vote majority. Obama outlined numerous requested changes several weeks ago, many of them designed to satisfy the concerns of House Democrats. They would increase subsidies for lower income families who cannot afford insurance, give additional money to states that provide higher-than-average benefits under Medicaid, and gradually close a coverage gap in the Medicare

WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; President Barack Obama has delayed his visit to Asia, his first international trip of the year, to focus on the push to salvage health care legislation after a year of contentious debate. The trip to Guam, Australia and Indonesia â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most populous Muslim country, where Obama spent several years as a youngster â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will now run from March 21-26, rather than March 18-24, according to a senior administration official who spoke condition of anonymity because the White House hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t announced the delay. The trip was scheduled to coincide with his daughtersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; spring vacation from school, but now his family apparently will not accompany him because of the later dates. Press secretary Robert Gibbs had insisted that Congress act on health legislation by March 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original departure date. But the White House seemed to back off that as Democratic leaders tried to round up enough votes for passage of Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top priority.

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Senators question $1 million pay for charityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CEO WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A group of Republican senators is questioning high salaries and expensive travel bills for executives at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, raising issues that could jeopardize millions in federal funding for the national charity. The four senators said they were concerned that

the chief executive of a charity that has been closing local clubs for lack of funding was compensated nearly $1 million in 2008. They also questioned why in the same year officials spent $4.3 million on travel, $1.6 million on conferences, conventions and meetings, and $544,000 in lobbying fees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The question is whether or not a very top-heavy organization might be siphoning off federal dollars that should be going to help kids,â&#x20AC;? said Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the top Republican on the Senate Finance Committee.

Lawyers urge WTC workers to take $657M settlement NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lawyers and city officials expressed confidence Friday that they can get ground zero responders to sign on to a settlement that would pay up to $657 million to workers who developed health problems after toiling in the ruins of the World Trade Center. Thousands of workers who claim to have been sickened by dust and debris will have three months to decide whether to accept the package. If 95 percent donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say yes, the deal is off. The decision will be a complicated one, but a lead attorney for the firm that negotiated the settlement said most of the feedback from clients so far has been good. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By far, the calls are running very positive. The clients are quite relieved that an end is in sight,â&#x20AC;? said Marc Bern, a senior partner with the law firm Worby, Groner, Edelman & Napoli, Bern LLP, which negotiated the deal.

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Retail sales show surprising gain

WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Retail sales posted a surprising increase in February as consumers refused to let snowstorms stop them from stepping up purchases for everything from clothes to appliances. The improvement provided hope that the recovery from the Great Recession is gaining momentum. Some economists cautioned that spending increases will remain modest as long as wages stay flat and job creation weak. But others said the fourth gain in retail sales in five months meant consumers are starting to spend with more confidence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is more than a one-month wonder,â&#x20AC;? said Stuart Hoffman, chief economist at PNC Financial in Pittsburgh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is telling us that consumers, who had been tightening their belts throughout the recession, have now loosened them a notch.â&#x20AC;? For February, sales rose 0.3 percent, the Commerce Department said Friday. That surpassed expectations of a 0.2 percent decline. The overall gain was held back by a 2 percent decline in auto sales, partly reflecting the recall problems at Toyota. Weakness in autos also caused a downward revision in January retail sales. They were reduced to an increase of just 0.1 percent, down from the 0.5 percent originally reported. But outside of autos, sales rose a strong 0.8 percent in February. That was far better than the 0.1 percent rise economists had expected. And for

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A woman shops for beach towels at Century 21 department store, in New York. Retail sales post surprising 0.3 pct February increase raising hopes economy gaining momentum. January, excluding autos, sales gained 0.5 percent, just slightly below the 0.6 percent initial estimate. Some analysts expressed concern about whether the spending gains can be sustained, given that unemployment remains high â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 9.7 percent in February â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and consumer confidence shaky. A separate report Friday showed that consumer confidence dipped to 72.5 in early March, down slightly from a February reading of 73.5, according to a Reuters-University of Michigan survey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weak jobs growth, low wages growth and tight credit mean that any further acceleration in consumption growth is unlikely,â&#x20AC;? Paul Dales, an economist at Capital Economics, wrote in a research note. Prospects would improve if businesses, which have shed 8.4 million jobs since the recession began in December 2007, start rehiring laid-off workers. That would give households the

incomes they need to support spending growth. Economists said spending in both January and February likely gained support from higher tax refunds and tax credits paid by the government during the current tax filing season. Those increases reflect some of the tax relief included in the $787 billion economic stimulus package Congress passed last year. Some analysts said the February retail sales report made them more confident that consumer spending â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which accounts for 70 percent of total economic activity â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will be enough to support moderate economic growth this year of around 3 percent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We needed the consumer to step up because that is the biggest part of the economy,â&#x20AC;? said Sal Guatieri, an economist at BMO Capital Markets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This retail sales report should go a long way toward alleviating fears that we might slip back into a recession.â&#x20AC;?

The overall economy, as measured by the gross domestic product, began growing again last summer. That indicated the recession had ended. GDP growth surged at a 5.9 percent annual rate in the October-December quarter. About two-thirds of that surge came from a rise in manufacturing to supply goods for businesses that had let their stockpiles dwindle. Consumer spending actually slowed a bit in the fourth quarter: It grew at an annual rate of just 1.7 percent. But some analysts said that, based on the January and February retail sales, consumer spending could strengthen in the current quarter and support a GDP gain of around 3 percent this quarter. The February retail sales report showed widespread improvement. Sales at general merchandise stores, the category that includes department stores and big discounters such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., rose 1 percent after a 1.3 percent rise in January. Sales at appliance stores were up 3.7 percent. Sales at hardware stores rose by 0.5 percent. Furniture sales gained 0.7 percent. Restaurants and bars enjoyed a 0.9 percent advance, their biggest gain in nearly two years. It suggested that snowbound Americans headed out to eat to get a break from their homes. Some analysts had suspected that the February retail sales report could offer a positive surprise, given encouraging news last week from the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big retail chains. The International Council of Shopping Centers had reported that sales jumped 3.7 percent in February compared with a year ago. That marked the third straight increase and showed broad strength across all corners of retailing, indicating that consumers are starting to crawl back to where they had typically shopped before the Great Recession.

Mortgage plan aids 16 percent of borrowers WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Obama administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mortgage relief plan has helped only about 16 percent of borrowers who signed up since its launch last year, while hundreds of thousands of homeowners remain in limbo. The Treasury Department says that as of last month, about 170,000 homeowners had completed the application process and had their loan payments reduced permanently. That compares with nearly 1.1 million homeowners who have enrolled since the plan started. The program is designed to lower borrowersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; monthly payments by reducing mortgage rates to as low as 2 percent for five years and extending loan terms to as long as 40 years. To complete the process, homeowners need to make three payments and provide proof of their income, plus a letter documenting their financial hardship. About 90,000 homeowners have dropped out so far.

Experts say even Obama getting too many med tests CHICAGO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Too much cancer screening, too many heart tests, too many cesarean sections. A spate of recent reports suggests that many Americans are being overtreated. Maybe even President Barack Obama, champion of an overhaul and cost-cutting of the health care system. Is it doctors practicing defensive medicine? Or are patients so accustomed to a culture of medical technology that they insist on extensive tests and treatments? A combination of both is at work, but new evidence and updated guidelines are recommending a step back and more thorough doctorpatient talks about risks and benefits of screening tests. Americans, including the commander in chief, need to realize that â&#x20AC;&#x153;more care is not necessarily better care,â&#x20AC;? wrote cardiologist Dr. Rita Redberg, editor of Archives of Internal Medicine.

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A real brouhaha has beer lovers in the City of Brotherly Love frothing over with anger. State regulators say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a simple matter of making sure bars and beer manufacturers arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t scamming the system. But bar owners say hard-to-spell beer names and typographical errors show how archaic Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prohibition-era liquor laws really are. It all came to a head after an anonymous complaint that a Philadelphia bar was selling beer that had not been properly licensed with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, an agency created in 1933 to regulate the sale of alcohol. That tip led to raids last week at three upscale bars, where police confiscated three quarter-kegs and 317 bottles of beer that were not believed to have been properly registered with the state. Raids at Memphis Taproom in Philadelphiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kensington section, Local 44 in west Philadelphia and Resurrection Ale House downtown caught the couple who run them by surprise.

Four incendiary devices found in eastern Texas mail

DALLAS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; At least four incendiary devices have been found recently in mailboxes or postal processing facilities in eastern Texas, although none posed a danger to the public, authorities said. U.S. Postal Inspector Amanda McMurrey said Friday that one of the devices was discovered Tuesday night at a processing site in Owentown, a town near Tyler 95 miles east of Dallas. McMurrey declined to describe the device or to comment on reports of similar devices found in two nearby counties, but she said the public was never in danger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If there was anything that was dangerous, we would certainly warn the public or our employees,â&#x20AC;? McMurrey said. The Tyler Morning Telegraph, citing a Smith County sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report, said the device found in Owentown consisted of a beer bottle filled with gasoline and topped with a wick. Rusk County Sheriff Danny Pirtle told the newspaper that two incendiary devices were found recently in his jurisdiction. He did not immediately respond to a phone message Friday seeking comment. A fourth device was found March 5 in a mailbox in the main post office in Kilgore, city police Lt. Roman Roberson told The Associated Press. He said it was a beer bottle that contained an unidentified flammable liquid and a wick. He said the top of the bottle was wrapped in paper that had writing on it, but that he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what was written.

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Blue Collar Comedy celebrates 10 years

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d think after 10 years, comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy would be tired of each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jokes. They started Blue Collar Comedy in 2000 with comedian Ron White, hitting the road for what was supposed to be a four- month tour. The tour worked so well and there was such a demand to see it that four months turned into three and a half years, three movies, more touring and a TV show. The franchise has sold more than 9.5 million DVDs since its debut in 2003. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we had any idea how successful it was going to be,â&#x20AC;? said Engvall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jeff had so many fans, and I had started to get a big following with the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Your Signâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stuff, but there were Blue Collar dolls for Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sake. I mean thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weird on a lot of levels.â&#x20AC;? Larry the Cable Guy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; wearing his trademark sleeveless flannel shirt and camouflage hat â&#x20AC;&#x201D; joked that he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quit his day job when Foxworthy first called him about doing the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember when I got on it, and I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Well, it should last a couple years, Foxworthyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involved with it.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; But I kept my job at Radio Shack. I was assistant manager down there, only because I knew where the batteries were,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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From left, Larry the Cable Guy, Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall are shown on the set of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue Collar TVâ&#x20AC;? in Atlanta. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, you know what, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think any of us ever dreamed it would last that long, but it did and people still love it.â&#x20AC;? Now theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Blue Collar Comedy with a special on CMT on Saturday. In between taping promos, Foxworthy, Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy cracked each other up with impromptu stories and antics youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d expect to see during the finale of a Blue Collar Comedy show. Their obvious friendship is a key factor in their success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a comic, if you do your job right you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t laugh, you keep a straight face,â&#x20AC;? said Foxworthy of their signature finales when they would bring out stools and improvise to-

gether on stage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that was the appeal of it, that (the audience) kind of got to see us with our guards down, making each other laugh.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be able to tour with three of your best friends, have a great time and people pay money to hear what we have to talk about, I love America,â&#x20AC;? said Engvall. Foxworthy wrote his first redneck joke in 1986 and started doing page-a-day calendars in 1990. After all this time, he said he isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worried about running out of material. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The redneck stuff, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a bottomless pit. Doing the calendar, every year I think, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;There cannot possibly be 365 more of these.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I keep a yellow pad on my desk, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be out,

people will tell me one or youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see something, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll write it down, and you get to the end of the year and you start adding them up and you go, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Oh my gosh, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 500 more of them.â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Larry the Cable Guy agreed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, you never run out of redneck material, are you kidding me? Shoot, you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been to my house at Thanksgiving. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plenty of material to be had,â&#x20AC;? he said. So whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next for the Blue Collar Comedy franchise? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we could do it on ice,â&#x20AC;? said Larry the Cable Guy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get me, Bill and Jeff out there on some skates, have some dancers out there. I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all leading to.â&#x20AC;?

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ABCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kate Snow makes jump to NBC News NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ABC News reporter and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good Morning Americaâ&#x20AC;? weekend host Kate Snow is jumping to NBC News. NBC announced Friday that Snow will begin work as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dateline Snow NBCâ&#x20AC;? correspondent later this spring. Snow has been with ABC since 2003 and one of its weekend morning anchors since the show launched in 2004. She covered Hillary Rodham Clintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presidential campaign, and was one of ABCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reporters in Haiti after the earthquake. Snow was a contender for the newsreader job on weekday â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good Morning America,â&#x20AC;? but that role went to Juju Chang. ABC said Chang and Elizabeth Vargas will fill in for Snow this weekend. NBC News President Steve Capus called it â&#x20AC;&#x153;a great day for NBC News,â&#x20AC;? and said Snowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hiring showed the networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to growing its prime-time newsmagazine and investing in the future.

Authorities: No illegal drugs found in Haim case LOS ANGELES (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Authorities said Friday they had recovered four prescription drug bottles bearing the name of actor Corey

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The Stooges gain entry into Rock Hall â&#x20AC;&#x201D; finally DETROIT (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Iggy Pop was starting to feel like the Susan Lucci of rock â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll. Just as the veteran soap actress believed she might never win a Daytime Emmy, the godfather of punk was certain his groundbreaking band The Stooges wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever earn a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Well, as it turns out, Lucci got her gold statue on the 19th try. And Iggy and the boys finally are getting their shot to search and destroy at Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s induction ceremony, on their eighth attempt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At least I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be nominated anymore,â&#x20AC;? Pop said, laughing. He believed The Stooges never would get into the Rock Hall â&#x20AC;&#x153;right up until the day before somebody called me.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I kept telling the guys over and over: â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not gonna get in, guys.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Yeah. I was absolutely sure of that,â&#x20AC;? Pop said in an interview. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to say exactly what turned the tide in voter sentiment, but Pop points to three possibilities: the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long streak of Rock Hall futility, the January 2009 death of founding member Ron Asheton and ... Madonna. The Stooges honored their fellow Michigan native by performing rocking versions of two of her hits â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Burning Upâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ray of Lightâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; on the night of the 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. ** Planet 51: PG (10:20), 12:20, 5:25 ** Planet 51: PG (10:20), 12:20, 5:2

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Clinton slams Israel on settlements By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday delivered a stinging rebuke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announcement this week of new Jewish housing in east Jerusalem, calling it â&#x20AC;&#x153;a deeply negative signalâ&#x20AC;? for the Mideast peace process and ties with the U.S. The State Department said Clinton spoke to Netanyahu by phone for 43 minutes to vent U.S. frustration with Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announcement that cast a pall over a visit to Israel by Vice President Joe Biden and endangered indirect peace talks with the Palestinians that the Obama administration had announced just a day earlier. The length and unusually blunt tone of Clintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call underscored the administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concern about prospects for the negotiations it has been trying to organize for more than a year and its anger over Israelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s refusal to heed U.S. appeals not to make provocative gestures. Clinton called â&#x20AC;&#x153;to make clear that the United States considered the announcement to be a deeply negative signal about Israelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach to the bilateral relationship and counter to the spirit of the vice presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trip,â&#x20AC;? State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley told reporters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The secretary said she

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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, meets United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the United Nations headquarters on Friday. could not understand how this happened, particularly in light of the United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; strong commitment to Israelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s security and she made clear that the Israeli government needed to demonstrate not just through words but through specific actions that they are committed to this relationship and to the peace process,â&#x20AC;? he said. The harsh criticism of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s closest Mideast ally and questions about its commitment to the U.S.-Israeli relationship followed equally blunt condemnation of the housing announcement from the White House and Biden himself. It also comes ahead of a trip to the region by U.S. Mideast peace envoy George Mitchell and a meeting in Moscow next week of the Quartet of Mideast peacemakers that Clinton will attend. Hours after the call to Netanyahu, the Quartet â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the U.S., European Union, United Nations and Russia â&#x20AC;&#x201D; denounced

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the Israeli announcement in a statement from the world bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headquarters in New York where Clinton was addressing a commission on the status of women and meeting with U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Quartet has agreed to closely monitor developments in Jerusalem and to keep under consideration additional steps that may be required to address the situation on the ground,â&#x20AC;? the statement said. It did not elaborate on what steps it would consider but said the Quartet members â&#x20AC;&#x153;would take full stock of the situationâ&#x20AC;? when they meet in the Russian capital next Friday. The Quartet has long urged both Israel and the Palestinians not to take any steps that could hinder peace talks. Crowley stressed that the United States objected to both the content and timing of the announcement and said Clinton had â&#x20AC;&#x153;reinforced that this action had undermined

trust and confidence in the peace process and in Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests.â&#x20AC;? Netanyahu has apologized for the timing, though not the substance, of the announcement to approve 1,600 new homes for Jews in east Jerusalem. The international community does not recognize Israelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annexation of east Jerusalem â&#x20AC;&#x201D; captured in the 1967 Mideast war â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and the Palestinians see that part of the city as their own future capital. Earlier Friday, an Israeli cabinet minister said the government is moving to amend the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning procedures on sensitive political decisions because of the embarrassing diplomatic flap. Netanyahu has said he was not aware the announcement was going to be made during Bidenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit. The Israeli announcement enraged the Palestinians and Arab states, jeopardizing the proximity talks Mitchell is to mediate. An Arab League advisory committee has already withdrawn its endorsement of the discussions. In a bid to salvage those negotiations, Mitchell and the top U.S. diplomat for the Middle East, Jeffrey Feltman, called Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Arab League chief Amr Moussa and the foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates over the past two days, Crowley said.

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Iraq PM uses early lead to pursue new govt allies BAGHDAD (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Seizing on an early lead in Iraqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s election, the prime ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political coalition began reaching out to rivals Friday as partial results signaled a tight race that was unlikely to produce a clear-cut winner. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doubtful that Nouri al-Maliki â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even if he keeps his job â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will be able to build a seamless government from political parties separated by sectarian fault

lines and Shiite rivalries. That would mean more political instability as American forces prepare to withdraw and further setbacks to efforts to reconcile Iraqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fractured ethnic and sectarian communities. The count for all of Iraqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 18 provinces, including all-important Baghdad, was not expected for days and the outcome of the March 7 parliamentary vote was far from certain. Election officials said they have been struggling with malfunctions such as computers crashing and employees working too slowly.

Pope under fire for transfer, letter on sex abuse

VATICAN CITY (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sex abuse scandal has now reached Pope Benedict XVI: His former archdiocese acknowledged it transferred a suspected pedophile priest while Benedict was in charge and criticism is mounting over a 2001 Vatican directive he penned instructing bishops to keep abuse cases secret. The revelations have put the spotlight on Benedictâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s handling of abuse claims both when he was archbishop of Munich from 1977-1982 and then the prefect of the Vatican office that deals with such crimes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a position he held until his 2005 election as pope. Benedict got a firsthand readout of the scope of the scandal Friday in his native land from the head of the German Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Conference, Archbishop Robert Zollitsch, who reported that the pontiff had expressed â&#x20AC;&#x153;great dismay and deep shockâ&#x20AC;? over the scandal, but encouraged bishops to continue searching for the truth.

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Undermanned Crusaders hang tough By RYAN SARDA sarda@sanfordherald.com

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RICHMOND 3s, RIU DEFENSE LEAD TO WIN ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Freshman Akeem Richmond hit four 3-pointers early and Rhode Island kept its NCAA tournament hopes alive with its best defensive effort of the season in a 63-47 win over Saint Louis in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament on Friday. “We let No. 10 get off on us on our end,” St. Louis’ Kyle Cassity said of Richmond. “Coming into the game we needed to keep him on lock and we didn’t do it.” Mitchell had 12 of his 13 points in the 16-1 spurt that gave the fifth-seeded Rams (238) the lead for good. Lamonte Ulmer added 12 of his 16 points in the second half for the Rams, whose previous defensive low was 57 in a season-opening win against Brown. Rhode Island will play No. 17 Temple (27-5) in the semifinals on Saturday. The top-seeded and two-time defending champion Owls beat St. Bonaventure 69-51 earlier Friday.

SANFORD — Despite being young and inexperienced, the Grace Christian girls’ soccer team looked like a team that belonged on the same field as Vandalia Christian, one of the premier programs in the NCCSA 3-A West. The Lady Crusaders were only down 1-0 at halftime but ended up eventually being shut out 3-0 in Friday’s match that was played on a wet, muddy field at Grace Christian. Still, head coach Caleb Dickens likes the direction the young Crusaders are headed in. “We’re feeling pretty good about things,” said Dickens. “That’s the best team in our conference and for us to lose just 3-0 to a good team like that says something about these players. They’re getting some valuable experience.” The Lady Crusaders (0-2, 0-1) were without four starters, who were ineligible due to grades. Dickens and assistant coach Chris Pratt have been forced to use a younger lineup that includes seven starters who have never played competitive soccer before. “Once we get everyone back and our younger players keep getting more experience, I think we can really make

Grace Christian’s Taylor Hilliard heads the ball on Friday as the Crusaders play against Vandalia Christian.

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ACC TOURNAMENT

NCAA AUBURN FIRES JEFF LEBO AFTER 6 YEARS

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn has fired basketball coach Jeff Lebo after six years, five of them losing seasons. Athletic director Jay Jacobs announced the dismissal Friday. This season, Auburn finished 15-17, including 6-10 in the Southeastern Conference. The Tigers’ season ended Thursday with a 78-69 loss to Florida in the SEC tournament. Lebo had an overall record of 96-93 and a league record of 35-61.

GOLF WOODS RESPONDERS WORRIED ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The ambulance crew that responded after golfer Tiger Woods crashed his SUV would not allow his wife to ride with him to the hospital because they thought it was a case of domestic violence, documents released Friday by the Florida Highway Patrol show. But a police officer who responded said he didn’t know where the crew got that information because he never heard it from anyone at the scene. The reports also show that Woods’ wife, Elin, turned over two bottles of pain pills to troopers after the Nov. 27 crash outside the couple’s suburban Orlando home. Tiger Woods crashed his sport utility vehicle into a fire hydrant at 2:30 a.m., and officers found him lying in the street. The SUV had a broken window and the couple told investigators Elin Woods had broken it with a golf club so she could unlock a door and pull him out. Tiger Woods has strenuously denied his wife ever hit him. The crash led to disclosures that he had affairs with several women.

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Duke’s Kyle Singler (12) reacts late in the second half after scoring during an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro on Friday. Duke won 57-46.

Scheyer lifts Duke By JOEDY McCREARY AP Sports Writer

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Duke’s Nolan Smith, bottom, scrambles for a loose ball with Virginia’s Sammy Zeglinski (13) in Greensboro on Friday.

GREENSBORO — Jon Scheyer’s jumpers were coming up just short, and those trademark 3-pointers from the corner were a smidge off. No matter. With the game on the line, he couldn’t seem to miss — and No. 4 Duke was well on its way back to the Atlantic Coast Conference semifinals. Scheyer scored seven of his 15 points during the decisive run that helped the top-seeded Blue Devils pull away to beat pesky Virginia 57-46 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament. Kyle Singler had 18 points and 11 rebounds and Nolan Smith also had 15 points while Scheyer, the third member of Duke’s “Big Three,” keyed the 11-0 run that sent them into Saturday’s semifinal against 12th-seeded Miami, which beat fourth-seeded Virginia Tech 70-65 for its second upset in two days. What makes Scheyer most valuable, coach Mike Krzyzewski said, is “when he does score.”

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At A Glance At Greensboro Coliseum First Round Thursday, March 11 Virginia 68, Boston College 62 Miami 83, Wake Forest 62 Georgia Tech 62, North Carolina 58 N.C. State 59, Clemson 57 Quarterfinals Friday, March 12 Duke 57, Virginia 46 Miami 70, Virginia Tech 65 Georgia Tech 69, Maryland 64 Florida State vs. N.C. State, late Semifinals Saturday, March 13 Duke vs. Miami, 1:30 p.m. Georgia Tech winner vs. Florida State-N.C. State winner, 4 p.m. Championship Sunday, March 14 Semifinal winners, 1 p.m. More ACC Tourney — Page 2B

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2B / Saturday, March 13, 2010 / The Sanford Herald UPCOMING

MOTOCROSS Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ridge hosting races SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ridge Motocross Park will host races in a variety of classes on Sunday. The racing begins at 8 a.m. For more information, call (919) 7761767.

REC SPORTS Baseball Buddies accepting registration SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A baseball organization designed for children and young adults with developmental delays or physical disabilities is seeking participants for the spring. Baseball Buddies, which is open to ages 5-to-20, is hoping to launch its new recreational league with games on Sundays at Deep River-Northview Optimist Park. The program has opened registration, which costs $20 and covers insurance, a T-shirt, cap and equipment. Participants will be able to have a â&#x20AC;&#x153;buddyâ&#x20AC;? on the field to assist them as needed, including help with hitting, fielding or running. The deadline for registration is Monday. For more information about the league and how to register, contact Melissa Caddick at (919) 4996941.

TRYOUTS Lee County 18-U team holding tryouts SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Lee County Tarheels, an 18and-under boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team, will conduct a tryout this weekend. The tryout will run from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday at Wicker gym. For more information, call (919) 353-2212.

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SOCCER Falcons fall to Alamance Christian GRAHAM â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Trailing 4-0 at halftime, it looked as though the Lee Christian girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soccer team couldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve let up against Alamance Christian in the opening round of the Alamance Christian Tournament on Friday afternoon. Instead, the Lady Falcons turned up the defensive intensity and limited Alamance to just two goals in the second half as they lost their third straight match 6-1. The loss drops Lee Christian to 0-3 overall and they stay put at 0-2 in the NCCSA 3-A West Conference. The Falcons trailed 6-0 before finally getting on the board in the 68th minute. Jessica Dunn received an Erica Davidson assist and put the ball in the back of the net for the goal. AP photo The Lady Falcons will battle Miamiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s James Dews, right, reacts after their 70-54 win as Virginia Techâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Malcolm Delaney, left, and J.T. Thompson Wilmington Christian in the walk of the court in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro on Friday. third place game at 10 a.m. Saturday. The match will be played at Alamance Christian School.

Yellow Jackets stun Terps GREENSBORO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Iman Shumpert scored 14 points and made the key defensive play that lifted Georgia Tech past No. 19 Maryland 69-64 on Friday night in the Atlantic Coast Conference quarterfinals. Maurice Miller added 13 points for the seventhseeded Yellow Jackets (21-11). They blew most of a 19-point lead and had 25 turnovers, but held on to advance to the semifinals for the first time since 2005. Greivis Vasquez had 17 points on 6 of 21 shooting for the Terrapins (23-8). They had the ball and were within one possession of the lead six times in the final 4:30 and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t score on any of those possessions. The last chance came

when Maryland trailed 67-64 and Vasquez pulled up for a long 3-pointer with about 6 seconds left. Shumpert knocked the ball from his hands, took off downcourt and was fouled. He and Derrick Favors hit one free throw apiece in the final 3.7 seconds to seal the Yellow Jacketsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first victory in the series since 2004. Miami 70, Virginia Tech 65 GREENSBORO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A day after the defending national champions were bounced in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, the last-place team continued an improbable run to the semifinals. In this hard-to-predict season, maybe it shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

be a surprise that Miami was chest-bumping at midcourt on Friday afternoon. With freshman Durand Scott unstoppable in the final minutes while the ACCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top scorer couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hit anything, Miami knocked off Virginia Tech 70-65, marking the fourth time in the first six games the higher seed lost. The Hurricanes (20-12), who had dropped 11 of 14 games before arriving here, joined the 2006 Wake Forest team as the only 12th-seed to reach the semifinals. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll face top-seed and No. 4 Duke on Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We came here, we regrouped and told each other, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;The seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s over with, come here and start over and just have fun,â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

said Reggie Johnson, whose 12 rebounds led Miamiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dominance on the glass. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having fun right now.â&#x20AC;? The Hurricanes had never won two games in their previous five ACC tournaments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For us to play in the NCAA tournament, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to win the tournament,â&#x20AC;? Miami coach Frank Haith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re driven by that. If that gives us an extra incentive to do the little things weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve talked about all year, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know. If it is, then letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keep doing it.â&#x20AC;?

NFL Panthers increasing ticket prices again CHARLOTTE (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Carolina Panthers are raising ticket prices again even as they slash payroll. A team spokesman says prices for each ticket will go up between $1 and $9 per game next season. Charlie Dayton stresses the Panthers will still rank in the lower half of the league in average ticket price. Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move comes as the Panthers have spent the offseason releasing numerous veterans with higher salaries. The Panthers also decided to let five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers leave in free agency.

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some noise in this conference by the end of the season,â&#x20AC;? said Dickens. The Vikings (2-0, 1-0) got on the board in the 10th minute when Krista Marchisotto knocked the ball past Grace goalkeeper Randi Kerr. The Crusaders didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give up another goal until the 46th minute when they inadvertently scored an own goal on Vandaliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kirsten Kaiserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corner kick. Three minutes later, Vandaliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tiffany Gibson shot from about 20 yards out and the ball slipped through the hands of Kerr, giving the Vikings the comfortable cushion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We only really gave up one legitimate goal,â&#x20AC;? said Dickens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, I think we played pretty well.â&#x20AC;? The Crusaders were outshot 11-6 with sophomore Taylor Hilliard taking all of the shots. Kerr also had seven saves in the loss. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taylor was the best player out there today,â&#x20AC;? said Dickens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just need to get her some more help. She canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it alone. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll come with experience. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re definitely headed in the right direction.â&#x20AC;? The Lady Crusaders will travel to crosstown foe Lee Christian at 4 Tuesday afternoon.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that guy that you want on your baseball team who goes 0 for 4, bottom of the eighth, he gets a double, knocks in the winning run,â&#x20AC;? Krzyzewski said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He goes onto the next play really well.â&#x20AC;? Jeff Jones had 15 points and Mike Scott added 14 points and 11 rebounds for the ninthseeded Cavaliers (15-16). They got as close as 46-44 in the final 7 minutes, but went scoreless for nearly 6 minutes and were denied their first semifinal berth since 1995. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We looked like we ran out of a little gas maybe the last 5 minutes,â&#x20AC;? Virginia coach Tony Bennett said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we had Duke nervous for a little while, but they showed why theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a heck of a team. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so wellcoached and so poised. When it got time to make the plays, they certainly made some.â&#x20AC;? Especially Scheyer, who finally found his touch. The senior missed 12 of his first 14 shots before getting hot just in time for the Blue Devils. Smith started the decisive run by sticking back Singlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s miss to make it 48-44 with about 6 minutes left. Scheyer banked in a jumper, Singler added a putback and Scheyer took things over from there, knocking down a pretty hanging jumper and converting a three-point play that gave

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Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tony Mitchell, left, fights Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s John Wall, right, for a rebound on Friday at the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville, Tenn.

Wall carries Wildcats

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; John Wall had 23 points, including seven straight in the second half to give the Wildcats the lead for good, and No. 2 Kentucky overcame an 11-point deficit Friday in beating Alabama 73-67 in the SEC tournament quarterfinals. No. 5 Ohio State 69, Michigan 68 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Evan Turner drained a 37-footer at the buzzer to give Ohio State a win over Michigan in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals. Turner took the inbounds pass, dribbled

upcourt and pulled up barely past halfcourt. The Big Ten player of the year left his arm in the air after the release, confident the long shot would fall. His attempt was so close to the buzzer that the play was reviewed. When officials signaled the shot was good, the red-clad section of the crowd erupted. Illinois 58, No. 13 Wisconsin 54 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mike Tisdale scored 21 points and Demetri McCamey had 13 as Illinois hung on for an upset of Wisconsin in the Big Ten

tournament quarterfinals. No. 15 Tennessee 76, Mississippi 65 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wayne Chism had 16 points and 15 rebounds and Tennessee beat Mississippi in the SEC tournament quarterfinals. No. 17 Temple 69, St. Bonaventure 51 ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Juan Fernandez hit three 3-pointers and handed out three assists in a game-opening 24-8 run that led Temple over St. Bonaventure in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament.

Duke its largest lead, 5744, with 2:32 left. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in a very good rhythm in the beginning of the game,â&#x20AC;? Scheyer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I just started playing head games a little bit. Finally, I just started attacking and not (worrying) about if I was missing.â&#x20AC;? Duke, the defending tournament champion and its No. 1 seed for the 17th time, became the winningest team in the tournamentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history with its 85th victory. The regular season co-champion Blue Devils entered tied with rival North Carolina, which will have to wait until next year to catch them after going one-and-done Thursday night. For the fifth time in six

games, the Blue Devils held a team to 55 or fewer points. They shot 46 percent in the second half to claim their 12th semifinal berth in 13 years and their second double-figure win against Virginia in 12 days. But the Cavaliers didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow this one to be anywhere near as onesided as the 67-49 beating they received in Charlottesville. Virginia rallied from an 11-point deficit midway through the half by reeling off nine straight points, a burst capped by Mustapha Farrakhanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3-pointer with 6:22 left that turned out to be the Cavaliersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; last field goal of the game. By the time they scored again, on Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; free throws with

24.3 seconds left, the outcome had been decided. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had some breakdowns where we ran into a screen and lost vision, and he was just a little cold and a little off,â&#x20AC;? Bennett said of Scheyer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But he certainly made some plays down the stretch. And as I said before, every time we were out of position or had a breakdown, they made us pay. He did, certainly. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really the mark of a team. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to minimize your breakdowns against teams like that, or they just cut your heart out, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what they did to us down the stretch.â&#x20AC;? The hot streak that carried Scheyer never came for his counterpart.

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Atlanta Braves right-hander Jair Jurrjens managed to make his spring debut, anyway. Jurrjens threw two scoreless innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday before the game was called after three due to showers that washed away the exhibition slate in Florida. Jurrjens had been struggling with inflammation around his right shoulder and manager Bobby Cox decided to be cautious. Jurrjens, who turned 24 in January, went 14-10 with a 2.60 ERA for the Braves last season.

Patrick among record 4 women at IndyCar opener SAO PAULO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ladies, start your engines. Danica Patrick will be among four women on the IndyCar grid of the season opener Sunday in Brazil, a record number to start a series race. Patrick will race with Milka Duno of Venezuela and rookies Simona de Silvestro of Switzerland and Ana Beatriz Figueiredo of Brazil. American Sarah Fisher is set to run on a limited schedule this year, but she will not be in the opener. Patrick applauded the number of women racing on the streets of Sao Paulo, but said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not happening because of her.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look at it like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m responsible for it,â&#x20AC;? Patrick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone that gets to this level â&#x20AC;&#x201D; male or female â&#x20AC;&#x201D; carved out their own path, one way or another, and is here for a reason. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy about anything that brings attention to our series and pulls in more interest.â&#x20AC;?

Els takes 2nd-round lead at Doral DORAL, Fla. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ernie Els was in the lead and off the golf course, and he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure which made him feel better. Rushing to finish as dark clouds gathered over the Blue Monster, Els made one last birdie for a 6-under 66 and a one-shot lead over Robert Allenby before heavy rain temporarily halted play Friday in the CA Championship.

RB Larry Johnson signs 3-yr deal with Redskins ASHBURN, Va. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Running back Larry Johnson has signed a three-year deal with the Washington Redskins. The contractâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s base value is $3.5 million, but Johnson could make as much as $12 million if he meets certain incentives. Johnson is a two-time Pro Bowl pick who has run for 6,219 yards and 55 touchdowns in eight NFL seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals.

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

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

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Sports Review

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Pct GB L10 .769 — 7-3 .697 41⁄2 9-1 1 .641 8 ⁄2 7-3 .635 9 5-5 .540 15 9-1 .508 17 5-5 .508 17 3-7 .508 17 5-5 .484 181⁄2 3-7 .359 261⁄2 2-8 .344 271⁄2 3-7 1 .344 27 ⁄2 3-7 .339 271⁄2 2-8 .328 281⁄2 3-7 1 .109 42 ⁄2 2-8 WESTERN CONFERENCE Pct GB L10 .723 — 5-5 1 .682 2 ⁄2 10-0 1 .672 3 ⁄2 7-3 .656 41⁄2 7-3 .619 7 7-3 .615 7 8-2 1 .597 8 ⁄2 6-4 .582 9 7-3 .523 13 6-4 .508 14 4-6 .492 15 3-7 .385 22 3-7 .338 25 4-6 1 .266 29 ⁄2 2-8 .215 33 1-9

Thursday’s Games Atlanta 105, Washington 99 Orlando 111, Chicago 82 Portland 110, Golden State 105 Friday’s Games L.A. Clippers at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Cleveland at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Indiana at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Miami, 7:30 p.m. New York at Memphis, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Denver at New Orleans, 8 p.m. New Jersey at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

BASKETBALL Str W-1 W-7 W-1 L-2 W-4 W-4 L-3 W-1 L-6 L-2 L-1 L-1 L-5 W-1 L-2

Home 28-4 27-6 25-7 18-12 21-9 23-8 22-10 18-14 19-13 10-20 15-18 14-21 12-21 14-16 3-28

Away 22-11 19-14 16-16 22-11 13-20 9-23 10-21 15-18 12-20 13-21 7-24 8-21 9-20 7-27 4-29

Conf 29-9 31-11 22-14 27-14 25-15 19-19 23-18 19-18 19-19 11-25 14-22 16-27 15-25 16-22 6-34

Str W-1 W-13 W-4 W-4 W-3 W-1 W-1 W-2 W-2 W-1 L-1 L-5 W-1 L-6 L-7

Home 30-5 23-9 28-5 25-8 20-11 24-8 23-10 21-13 19-14 17-14 21-11 18-14 16-15 13-19 9-24

Away 17-13 22-12 15-16 17-14 19-13 16-17 14-15 18-15 15-17 15-17 11-22 7-26 6-28 4-28 5-27

Conf 26-11 24-16 26-14 25-16 21-18 25-15 22-17 25-15 18-22 23-18 21-18 12-28 13-27 9-29 7-33

Washington at Detroit, 8 p.m. Utah at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Portland at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Saturday’s Games Detroit at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Orlando at Washington, 7 p.m. Denver at Memphis, 8 p.m. New York at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. New Jersey at Houston, 8:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Toronto at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Sports on TV Saturday, March 13 GOLF 2 p.m. NBC — PGA Tour/WGC, CA Championship, third round, at Doral, Fla. MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 11:30 a.m. CBS — Conference USA, championship, teams TBD, at Tulsa, Okla. Noon ESPN2 — America East Conference, championship, Boston U. at Vermont 1 p.m. ABC — SEC, semifinal, teams TBD, at Nashville, Tenn. 1:30 p.m. ESPN — ACC, semifinal, teams TBD, at Greensboro, N.C. 1:40 p.m. CBS — Big Ten Conference, semifinal, teams TBD, at Indianapolis 2 p.m. ESPN2 — MEAC championship, teams TBD, at Winston-Salem, N.C. 3 p.m. ABC — SEC, semifinal, teams TBD, at Nashville, Tenn.

3:30 p.m. ESPN — ACC, semifinal, teams TBD, at Greensboro, N.C. 4 p.m. CBS — Big Ten Conference, semifinal, teams TBD, at Indianapolis ESPN2 — Southland Conference, championship, teams TBD, at Katy, Texas 6 p.m. CBS — Pacific-10 Conference, championship, teams TBD, at Los Angeles ESPN — Big 12 Conference, championship, teams TBD, at Kansas City, Mo. ESPN2 — Mid-American Conference, championship, teams TBD, at Cleveland VERSUS — Mountain West Conference, championship, teams TBD, at Las Vegas 8 p.m. ESPN2 — Big West Conference, championship, teams TBD, at Anaheim, Calif. 9 p.m. ESPN — Big East Conference, championship, teams TBD, at New York 10 p.m. ESPN2 — Western Athletic Conference, championship, teams TBD, at Reno, Nev.

NCAA Boxscores NO. 4 DUKE 57, VIRGINIA 46 VIRGINIA (15-16) Farrakhan 3-9 2-2 9, Zeglinski 0-9 0-0 0, Jones 5-10 3-3 15, Scott 6-11 2-4 14, Meyinsse 3-9 2-2 8, Evans 0-2 0-0 0, Sene 0-1 0-0 0, Jonke 0-0 0-0 0, Sherrill 0-2 0-0 0, Tat 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 17-53 9-11 46. DUKE (27-5) Smith 6-12 2-3 15, Singler 7-14 2-3 18, Scheyer 5-17 4-4 15, Thomas 0-1 2-5 2, Zoubek 1-5 0-0 2, Ma.Plumlee 1-2 1-2 3, Dawkins 0-2 0-0 0, Mi.Plumlee 1-2 0-0 2, Kelly 0-0 0-0 0, Davidson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 21-55 11-17 57. Halftime—Tied 27-27. 3-Point Goals—Virginia 3-14 (Jones 2-4, Farrakhan 1-5, Sherrill 0-1, Zeglinski 0-4), Duke 4-14 (Singler 2-3, Smith 1-4, Scheyer 1-6, Dawkins 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Virginia 37 (Scott 11), Duke 39 (Singler 11). Assists—Virginia 10 (Farrakhan 4), Duke 6 (Scheyer 3). Total Fouls—Virginia 17, Duke 15. A—NA. . A—NA. MIAMI 70, VIRGINIA TECH 65 MIAMI (20-12) Scott 6-12 5-5 17, Dews 4-10 0-2 8, Jones 6-11 2-4 14, Johnson 1-4 3-4 5, Gamble 1-2 0-0 2, Grant 2-7 4-4 9, McGowan 3-4 0-0 7, Thomas 2-4 2-2 8. Totals 25-54 16-21 70. VIRGINIA TECH (23-8) Allen 7-13 4-6 18, Bell 4-9 0-0 12, Hudson 5-16 4-6 16, Davila 0-1 0-1 0, Delaney 3-15 1-3 7, Green 0-1 0-0 0, Witcher 1-1 0-0 2, Atkins 0-0 0-0 0, Thompson 4-7 2-2 10. Totals 24-63 11-18 65. Halftime—Virginia Tech 37-35. 3-Point Goals—Miami 4-16 (Thomas 2-4, McGowan 1-1, Grant 1-3, Jones 0-2, Scott 0-3, Dews 0-3), Virginia Tech 6-24 (Bell 4-9, Hudson 2-6, Green 0-1, Delaney 0-8). Fouled Out—Allen. Rebounds—Miami 46 (Johnson 12), Virginia Tech 29 (Allen 11). Assists—Miami 11 (Grant 4), Virginia Tech 12 (Delaney 5). Total Fouls— Miami 17, Virginia Tech 18. A—23,381. RHODE ISLAND 63, SAINT LOUIS 47 RHODE ISLAND (23-8) Ulmer 6-9 4-7 16, James 3-7 0-0 6, Martell 2-3 0-1 4, Jones 1-3 0-0 2, Cothran 3-6 1-2 8, Mejia 0-2 0-0 0, Eaves 1-4 0-0 2, Wilson 1-2 0-0 2, Richmond 4-9 1-2 13, Outerbridge 4-10 2-4 10. Totals 25-55 8-16 63. SAINT LOUIS (20-11) Ellis 1-9 1-2 3, Reed 3-5 1-6 7, Mitchell 7-11 0-0 18, Salecich 1-3 0-0 2, Cassity 3-5 0-0 7, Jordan 1-2 0-0 3, Conklin 2-4 1-2 5, Smith 1-2 0-0 2, Remekun 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 19-43 3-10 47. Halftime—Rhode Island 28-19. 3-Point Goals—Rhode Island 5-12 (Richmond 4-8, Cothran 1-2, James 0-1, Eaves 0-1), Saint Louis 6-19 (Mitchell 4-6, Cassity 1-2, Jordan 1-2, Salecich 0-2, Ellis 0-7). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Rhode Island 38 (Outerbridge, Ulmer 5), Saint Louis 26 (Ellis, Reed 6). Assists—Rhode Island 12 (Jones 3), Saint Louis 10 (Jordan, Mitchell 3). Total Fouls—Rhode Island 10, Saint Louis 19. A—5,416.

Top 25 Fared By The Associated Press Friday 1. Kansas (30-2) vs. No. 23 Texas A&M. Next: x-vs. No. 9 Kansas State or No. 21 Baylor, Saturday. 2. Kentucky (30-2) beat Alabama 73-67. Next: vs. No. 15 Tennessee, Saturday. 3. Syracuse (28-4) did not play. Next: TBA. 4. Duke (27-5) beat Virginia 57-46. Next: Miami, Saturday. 5. Ohio State (25-7) beat Michigan 69-68. Next: vs. Illinois, Saturday. 6. Purdue (26-4) vs. Northwestern. Next: x-vs. No. 11 Michigan State or Minnesota, Saturday. 7. West Virginia (25-6) vs. Notre Dame.

Next: x-vs. No. 22 Georgetown or Marquette, Saturday. 8. New Mexico (29-3) vs. San Diego State. Next: x-vs. No. 14 BYU or UNLV, Saturday. 9. Kansas State (25-6) vs. No. 21 Baylor. Next: x-vs. No. 1 Kansas or No. 23 Texas A&M, Saturday. 10. Villanova (24-7) did not play. Next: TBA. 11. Michigan State (24-7) vs. Minnesota. Next: x-vs. No. 6 Purdue or Northwestern, Saturday. 13. Wisconsin (23-8) lost to Illinois 58-54. Next: TBA. 14. BYU (29-4) vs. UNLV. Next: x-vs. No. 8 New Mexico or San Diego State, Saturday. 15. Tennessee (25-7) beat Mississippi 7665. Next: vs. No. 2 Kentucky, Saturday. 16. Pittsburgh (24-8) did not play. Next: TBA. 17. Temple (27-5) beat St. Bonaventure 69-51. Next: vs. Saint Louis or Rhode Island, Saturday. 18. Gonzaga (26-6) did not play. Next: TBA. 19. Maryland (23-7) vs. Georgia Tech. Next: x-vs. Florida State or N.C. State, Saturday. 20. Vanderbilt (23-7) vs. Georgia. Next: x-vs. Mississippi State or Florida, Saturday. 21. Baylor (25-6) vs. No. 9 Kansas State. Next: x-vs. No. 1 Kansas or No. 23 Texas A&M, Saturday. 22. Georgetown (22-9) vs. Marquette. Next: x-vs. No. 7 West Virginia or Notre Dame, Saturday. 23. Texas A&M (23-8) vs. No. 1 Kansas. Next: x-vs. No. 9 Kansas State or No. 21 Baylor, Saturday. 24. Xavier (23-7) vs. Dayton. Next: x-vs. Richmond or Massachusetts, Saturday. 25. UTEP (26-5) beat Tulsa 75-61. Next: vs. Houston or Southern Mississippi, Saturday. x-must win today’s game to advance

NCAA Automatic Bids By The Associated Press Butler, Horizon League Cornell, Ivy League East Tennessee State, Atlantic Sun Conference Lehigh, Patriot League Montana, Big Sky Conference Murray State, Ohio Valley Conference North Texas, Sun Belt Conference Northern Iowa, Missouri Valley Conference Oakland, Michigan, Summit League Old Dominion, Colonial Athletic Association Robert Morris, Northeast Conference Saint Mary’s, Calif., West Coast Conference Siena, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Winthrop, Big South Conference Wofford, Southern Conference

GOLF World Golf CA-Championships Scores By The Associated Press At TPC Blue Monster at Doral Doral, Fla. Purse: $8.5 million Yardage: 7,334; Par 72 Second Round Ernie Els 68-66 Robert Allenby 68-67 Bill Haas 71-66 Charl Schwartzel 67-70 Soren Hansen 69-69 Padraig Harrington 70-68 Yuta Ikeda 71-68 J.B. Holmes 69-70 Vijay Singh 68-71 Mike Weir 73-66 Tim Clark 70-69 John Senden 69-70 Gonzalo Fdez-Castano 72-68 Peter Hanson 74-66 Phil Mickelson 71-69 Camilo Villegas 72-68 Francesco Molinari 69-71 Alvaro Quiros 72-69 Paul Casey 69-72

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DEAR ABBY

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Tongues wag even after death of troubled teen DEAR ABBY: I’m a junior in high school, and a girl I was acquainted with was killed in a car crash. The accident was the result of bad road conditions, and she wasn’t wearing her seatbelt. The driver of the car survived. Because this girl had a reputation for being a troublemaker — skipping classes, getting pregnant — some adults here think she got what she deserved. I think it’s insensitive to say such things while her parents are mourning the loss of their daughter. She may not have been the nicest person, but I feel sad for her parents and the baby she left behind. How do I respond to these negative comments? — SYMPATHETIC TEEN, PROSSER, WASH.

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Happy Birthday: Your ability to dream big can turn into a costly venture if you start something new without doing enough research. You need to utilize what you have, not incorporate the impossible. Listen to what people with experience and authority can offer. Then you can avoid the long-term effects that can plague you if you jump into something without enough knowledge or cash. Your numbers are 12, 19, 22, 26, 33, 41, 48 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your emphasis must be on completion, moderation and detail. Any relationship that limits your creativity or right to enjoy life should be questioned and reconsidered. Your motives must be clear-cut and realistic. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Expect to deal with other people’s problems. Don’t expect everyone to be honest with you regarding emotional issues or possible resolution. Trust issues will arise and can lead to a difference of opinion. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your intuition will guide you through some tough decisions and will help you decipher who is on your side and who isn’t. Realize that people leaning on you or complaining are probably overreacting. A smart, fast response will be necessary and effective. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can make some exciting decisions that can upgrade your professional plans. Changes to your living space will give you greater incentive to work from home. A small, personal business will ease your financial stress and build your confidence. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Travel plans should involve visiting an old friend or taking a course that allows you greater professional options. Getting involved with different cultural groups will open your eyes to a lifestyle. Don’t be fooled by someone who embellishes the way things are.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t overspend on products or offers that promise to make you look better. Get together with someone you enjoy spending time with who can offer you good conversation and knowledge that you will be able to use to your advantage. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take a look at some of the interests you have and decide what’s good for you and what is a waste of time. You need to redirect your energy. You need a little down time to rejuvenate and spend with someone whose company you cherish. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Fill your day with activities that challenge, motivate and inspire you. Relationships with people who can share your interests should be formed. Network through organizations that can use your skills and talent. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): You will not get away with exaggerating the truth or pushing people to do things your way. Share your innovative ideas but allow people the freedom to follow a different path. A change of residence can help you out financially. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): It may come as a surprise, but there is someone in your past who can help you advance now. Make the first move and share your thoughts and plans for the future. Don’t let a current personal relationship limit your chance to advance. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Emotional ties to someone from your past will compel you to reunite. Proceed with caution; nothing has changed. Once you finally let go, you will be open to new endeavors and new relationships. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Someone will withhold important personal information that can influence the way you feel and act. Find out where you stand before you can make a commitment. Trying to be what someone else wants you to be will eventually break down the relationship.

DEAR SYMPATHETIC TEEN: I think you said it very well in your letter. That girl’s parents are mourning the loss of their daughter, and this is a tragedy not only for them, but also for the baby who lost its mother. Yes, she made mistakes but none of them warranted the death penalty. o DEAR ABBY: I crave certain foods sometimes. My doctor said that when you crave a food, it means your body needs something that’s contained in the food — such as salt on pretzels. My grandmother thinks whenever I say I’m craving a food that I’m pregnant. I have tried to explain to her that I’m not — that sometimes when your body needs a certain vitamin or mineral, people crave foods that are high

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in it. My grandmother insists that my doctor is wrong and doesn’t know what she is talking about. She says the only time a woman craves a certain food is when she’s pregnant. Unlike my doctor, my grandmother has not been to medical school. She thinks experience and age are everything, and science is nothing. Abby, what should I say to my grandmother to help her understand that science is here for a reason? — CRAVING HELP IN MUSTANG, OKLA. DEAR CRAVING HELP: Please stop arguing with your grandmother because as steeped in “folk wisdom” as she appears to be, she isn’t going to budge. I do have one suggestion, though. The most effective way to get her to quit telling you you’re pregnant would be to stop telling her you have a craving. o DEAR ABBY: We recently remodeled my mother-in-law’s

house. She’s now trying to move back in and put things away. She asks my opinion constantly about where things should go, but when I give her my answer, she always disagrees. Her house is small and storage is limited. I try to give her ideas (which she asks for) for organizing her stuff -- but then she says, “Oh, no,” and shoves everything in her pantry. I hate to see her clutter her house when she doesn’t have to, and I feel her disregarding my help is intentional. What are your thoughts? — TRYING TO LET IT GO, RICHMOND, VA. DEAR TRYING: Your motherin-law may ask your advice not because she intends to use it, but because she likes the attention she’s getting from you. It’s important that you emotionally disengage from what’s going on, and remember that SHE will have to live with the disorganized mess she’s creating, not you. You did your part by helping out with the remodel, so give yourself a pat on the back for that and step back. Your relationship with your mother-in-law will be better, and you’ll experience less frustration if you do. o DEAR READERS: To those who live where daylight saving time is observed, I offer this gentle reminder: Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward one hour before going to bed tonight. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. tomorrow, and you know what that means — spring is on the way!

ODDS AND ENDS NYC funeral home van towed — with body inside NEW YORK (AP) — A police tow truck removed a minivan parked outside a New York City funeral home, giving its dearly departed passenger an unexpected side trip. NYPD spokesman Paul Browne says there was “nothing to indicate it was more than just an illegally parked car.” Redden’s Funeral Home director Paul DeNigris said a windshield placard had fallen flat. The van’s tinted windows helped obscure the white cardboard box that held the remains. DeNigris says he was “a wreck” after discovering the van missing Monday in Manhattan. He rushed to the tow pound, where he discreetly explained the circumstances and got the van back. He also got body to an airport in time for a scheduled flight to Miami. He plans to fight the $115 parking ticket.

Iowa police seize really bad bogus bills DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines police said some counterfeit money showing up in the area isn’t just bad — it’s really bad. More than $6,000 in fake cash has been seized so far. Detectives on Thursday said some of the bogus bills contained print-

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Authorities: Neb. man too drunk for DUI sentencing PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) — Authorities said a 30-year-old-man showed up so drunk for his sentencing for drunken driving that he missed his hearing and now faces even more time behind bars. Authorities said Jason Botos was driven to the Papillion courthouse on Thursday by his father, who needed help from deputies to get his son out of the vehicle. Prosecutor Ben Perlman said Botos was so drunk he couldn’t attend the hearing, so the judge issued a warrant. Deputies arrested Botos in the parking lot. Another hearing is set for Tuesday. A jail spokeswoman said Botos remained in custody Friday. Botos’ attorney didn’t immediately return a call.

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God judges us like a good father Q: I was taught when I was growing up that God is very strict and angry, and is just waiting to punish us if we get out of line. Now, I hear people saying God isn’t like this but is kind and loving and merciful. Which is true? They can’t both be right. -- F.R. A: It may not seem logical -- but the truth is, both are right! God is both the righteous and holy Judge of all the earth -- and also the kind and merciful Father who loves us with an everlasting love. Once you realize this, your life will never be the same. How can God be both righteous and loving? One way to understand this is to recall how a good father deals with his children. A good father, for example, will teach his children the difference between right and wrong. He also won’t let them play in the street or drink dangerous chemicals. In other words, he’ll be strict with them, and punish them if they refuse to obey him. But why does he do this? He does it because he loves them! He knows what’s best for them and wants to keep them from harm. He also wants to teach them how to avoid dangers in the future and have a happy life. In a far greater way, this is how God deals with us. His rules aren’t arbitrary; He gave them to us because He loves us and knows what is best for us.

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130 Lost Lost Boston Bull Terrier Female Puppy Answer to Gracie, Missing Since Mon Feb 22nd. West Lake Valley Area No Collar R E W A R D 775-2741 / 721-1011 Lost: Female Chihuahua, Blonde, Crocked Nose, Reward Offered. Missing since Thurs 3/4 Broadway Area Please Call 919-258-9731

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140 Found

370 Home Repair

Found Male Dog off Spring Hill Church Road Call to Claim Western Harnett 910-964-6958

L.C Harrell Home Improvement Decks, Porches, Buildings Remodel/Repair, Electrical Interior-Exterior Quality Work Affordable Prices No job Too Small No Job Too Large (919)770-3853

Found Small Black & White Dog. Corner of Weatherspoon & Brinn Street Call to Claim. 919-777-9668 Found: Orange Tabby Male Cat. Off US 1 S Area. Call to Claim (919)776-8395

190 Yard Sales Ask about our YARD SALE SPECIAL

400 Employment 420 Help Wanted General

601 Bargain Bin/ $250 or Less

660 Sporting Goods/ Health & Fitness

4 31x10.5 R15 Tires for Sale $100 Please call 356-0168

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

Authentic Dooney & Burke Brown Barrel bag Bag Like New $60, Authentic Coach Brown Pocket Book $80. Authentic Coach Brown Wallet $70 356-5706 after 5pm Box full of Summer Maternity Clothes. Sizes range from small to X-large. You will be set for the Summer for $75. 356-0168

Coordinator for Exchange Box full of Summer P/T. Recruit hosts, 8 lines/2 days* Students Junior/Misses Clothes provide support and activities. Must be 25 years Sizes range from Sm-Med Shirts & Size 3, 5, 7, &10 of age and love teens. Get a FREE “kit”: For Shorts. Brand new Make friends worldwide! 6 signs, 60 price stickers, Dress shirts in box all for 6 arrows, marker, inventory www.aspectfoundation.org $100 356-0168 sheet, tip sheet! *Days must be consecutive Brand New Photon. Black Drivers Needed ASAP metal frame with beige Furniture & Yard Sale Apply at 307 S. Gulf mattress $175 352-0197 Love seat, Sofa, Chair, Dinning Room Table, BR Camel Back Couch $100. Suite, Maternity Clothes, & Dump Truck Driver Needed Printed Couch, Like New Yard Sale Treasures. Must Have CDLs $100. King Dresser $75. 7-12. 2901 Belmont Circle Call 919-906-4069 Call: 775-4308 Sanford off Tramway Rd Rain or Shine Click Clack Sofa $75, Cars Dump Truck Driver Table with 2 Chairs $5, 2 needed. CDL w/2 yr.exp., End Table $10, Brand New clean driving record. Pillow and Pillow Cases For Poker Table $75, Fish Drug free work environment Sale Saturday 3/12 Aquarium with acc. $20. 919-842-2088. 7am - Until (919)842-3419 708 Odd Fellow St Sanford Help Wanted - Experienced If rain postpone to the Dinning Room Set Cherry Diesel Mechanic for small following Saturday. Wood Table & 3 Chairs Diesel Repair Shop. PT. $140, 13’’ BatMan TV SAN LEE CHAPEL Bear Creek Area. $50, Play Pin $40. SPRING 742-3610 545-4191 919-478--8600 CONSIGNMENT

$13.50

3215 Keller-Andrews Road (919)498-5808 3/19-12-8 --- 3/20- 8-1 consigners welcome 60% Commission, Accepting gently used clothes for the entire family, furniture, etc. Call us or email us at consigner@ sanleechapel.com Yard Sale Sat 7-12 250 Wilson Road All Proceeds go to Relay For Life Lots of Stuff Yard Sale Saturday 6:30am - 10:30am Clothes, Toys, HH Items, and Lots More. 1902 Owl’s Nest Road

200 Transportation 210 Vehicles Wanted Big Boys Junk Cars looking for junk cars. Anywhere from $100 to $200 a car. Call Anytime: 910-3911791

240 Cars - General

HVAC Service Tech NEEDED: HVAC RESIDENTIAL LIGHT COMMERCIAL SERVICE TECHNICIANS needed by HVAC Contractor 910-893-9949 EOE Insurance Home Surveyor Perform Field Work & Computer Reporting For A National Industry Leader. No Experience/Paid Training/Performance Based Pay/$12 Per Hour/PartTime Apply At: www.muellerreports.com Local Church looking for musician. Helpful if you know how to play hymns and Contempory Music. Read Music, & Teach Music Must be dependable. Send Resume & Message musicministry95 @yahoo.com

Mechanic With Diesel Truck Experience, With Own Tools, To Work In Small Trucking Shop. Send Resume To: The Sanford Herald Ad #03476 P.O. Box 100 Sanford, N.C. 27331

Gateway Computer For Sale: Full Set Up Or Tower Only. Call for details: 774-1066 Gazelle Excellent Condition $60 Or Best Offer Call: 919-770-6457 “Like New” overstuffed loveseat & matching ottoman (sage green) $200 - 2 matching cottage style end tables and lamps $50 from smoke-free home – can email photos. Please call: 919-498-2601 Table & 6 Chairs $225 Or Best Offer Call: 919-478-6931 Won From Lottery World Championship Portable Poker Set. Never Used Valued at $275 Sale for $150. 919-721-2185

605 Miscellaneous HAVING A YARD SALE?

DEADLINE for Ads is 2 P.M.

The

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

670 Horses/Livestock Goats for Sale and more Goats for Sale. Boer Goats Pygmy Goats. 498-5525

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

4 Chihuahua Puppies For Sale 8 Weeks Old 1 Female & 3 Males 258-9867 Female Mix Boxer. $100 258-6494

680 Farm Produce

720 For Rent - Houses

830 Mobile Homes

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

CLASSIFIED LINE AD DEADLINE:

730 For Rent Apts/Condos 2BR/1.5BA $535/month $535/deposit Call:910-528-7505 Nice 1BR apt in country. $475/mo., $200 cleaning dep.; HUGE walk-in closet, yard work, water & Direct TV incl. No pets. 775-4308 Nice 1BR apt in country. $475/mo., $200 cleaning dep.; HUGE walk-in closet, yard work, water & Direct TV incl. No pets. 775-4308

740 For Rent - Mobile Homes 2BR/1BA Mobile Home. Located off Hwy 421 10 Miles South of Sanford $300/mo. plus $300 dep. 919-639-9704. No Pets 4BR/2BA $450/mo $300/dep (Seminole MHP) 2BR/2BA $425/mo $300/dep (Seminole MHP) Call: 919-770-5948 Double Wide For Rent 3BR/2BA $575/mo $575/dep Call: 919-343-8341

Fresh Turnip & Mustard Greens, Creasy, Collards, New Florida Red Potatoes, Side Meat & Ham Hocks B&B Market: 775-3032

Small 2 BR Mobile Home Rent & Dep Req. 499-7530 or 770-2246

695 Wanted to Buy

800 Real Estate

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

820 Homes

700 Rentals 720 For Rent - Houses 1,2,3 BR Rentals Avail. Adcock Rentals 774-6046 adcockrentalsnc.com 1013 Bragg St. $585/mo 2BD/1BA Adcock Rentals 774-6046 1212 Bickett $850/mo 3BD/2BA Adcock Rentals 774-6046 2BR/2BA house in Carolina Trace, 1 yr lease, sec. dep & references req’d. No pets. $600/mo; $600 sec dep. Call 776-4744

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

Apt House: Sanford NC As Is for $26,000 OBO 3 Apts within Building 910-308-3060 Lease to Own - Several homes Dial 919-775-1497 week days or 770-2554 or 770-4883 Part of Rental Payments applies to Down Payment for 12 Months MODELS OPEN Sat & Sun 1-5 Copper Ridge US#1 at Exit 76 Nottingham US#1 at Exit 69 B Sun 1-5 Woodbridge, Lee Ave. Dial 770-4883 or 770-2554

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

2:00 PM

DAY BEFORE PUBLICATION. (2:00

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

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3BR 1.5 BA, 2 Car Garage the day PRIOR House. 1st and Last Month to publication. Rent. All App., No Pets. PREPAYMENT IS Ingram & West Lee. REQUIRED FOR $850/Mon. Ref 776-9316 YARD SALE ADS. We offer 1993 Mercury Topaz 4 THE SANFORD HERALD, 3br 1.5BA Central Heat & • BOLD print door sedan/ 97K miles/ CLASSIFIED DEPT. All real estate advertising in Air. LG Rooms Screen In • ENLARGED exc. cond. / new tires/ 718-1201 or this newspaper is subject to Porch, Vinyl Windows serviced reguarly/ $1750 718-1204 the Federal Fair Housing PRINT Broadway 258-9887 Call: 499-9944 after 4p.m. Act 1968 which makes it • Enlarged 3BR 2BA Remodeled. 615 illegal to advertise “any 2000 Ford Escort Carolina Hills Bold Print preference, limitation or disAppliances Low Miles $600/mo + Dep crimination based on race, for part/all of your ad! Very Good Condition Section 8 Welcome Appliance Repair - all color, religion, sex, handiAsk your Classified Sales $3,000 704-921-7344 brands. Free estimate.All cap, familial status, or Rep for rates. DRIVER- CDL-A. Great FlatALL CASH VENDING! Do (919)775-5783 work guaranteed. Call Mr. national origin or an inten- You Earn Up to $800/day bed Opportunity! High LAND OR DEVELOPMENTS 3BR, 1.5BA, carport, Paul anytime 258-9165. 425 3102 Lee Ave, $775/mo, tion to make any such pref- (potential)? Your own local Miles. Limited Tarping. Pro- WANTED. We buy or mar95 Ford Escort Station fessional Equipment. Excel- ket development lots. Moun$775/dep. 919-776-4923 erence, limitation or disroute. 25 Machines and Wagon 5 Speed Runs Help Wanted 640 crimination.” lent Pay - Deposited Weektain or Waterfront Comor 919-777-4610 Candy. All for $9,995. 1Good. Cold AC No Child Care Firewood This newspaper will not 888-753-3458, MultiVend, ly. Must have TWIC Card munities in NC, SC, VA, Owner/Broker Reverse $850 OBO knowingly accept any or apply within 30 days of TN, AL, GA, FL. Call 800LLC. 919-478-7928 Smaller Scholars Fire Wood 4BR/2BA (Harnett County) advertisement for real hire. Western Express. 455-1981, Ext.1034. Montessori is looking for PT Mixed Hardwoods $750/mo $750/dep estate which is in violation Automobile Policy: Three Class A CDL and good drivafternoon Teacher working Full Size Pick Up 919-776-4923 or 919of the law. Our readers are different automobile ads per ing record required. 866ATTEND COLLEGE ON25-30 hours a week with Split & Delivered $85 777-4610 household per year at the hereby informed that all LINE from home. Medical, 863-4117. BENNETTSVILLE, SC- Great ability for full time. All 499-1617/353-9607 “Family Rate”. In excess of 3, Owner/Broker dwellings advertised in this lease opportunity! $1.00 Business, Paralegal, Acapplicants must be 18 billing will be at the newspaper available on an counting, Criminal Justice. NNN 40-250,000 sq. ft. “Business Rate”. years old with a high Firewood, 16 in. split oak THE SANFORD HERALD equal opportunity basis. Fayetteville Technical Comavailable, 20' ceiling school diploma. Apply in & mixed hardwood, deliv- makes every effort to follow To complain of discrimina- Job placement assistance. height, sprinklered, dock Computer available. Finan- munity College Employment 250 person1480 McNeil Road HUD guidelines in rental ered & stacked truck load. tion call 919-733-7996 Opportunity: Associate De- height. 1hr from Florence, cial aid if qualified. Call any questions please call advertisements placed by $50 No Checks Please Trucks (N.C. Human Relations 888-899-6918. www.Cen- gree Nursing Program Dept 2hrs from Charlotte. 818919-777-9374 our advertisers. We reserve 498-4852 - 258-9360 Commission). Chair, Job#09-39. Dead508-7034, x12. turaOnline.com For Sale Nice 93 Nissan the right to refuse or line: Open Until Filled. An 470 Pickup. With Tool Box. change ad copy as State Employees’ Credit FTCC application w/copies $1,800 (919)775-4308 necessary for 650 Help Wanted Union has Green of college transcripts must HUD compliances. Mortgages @ 3.755

1993 Ford Escort LX Station Wagon with high mileage. $600 as is. Call 776-8091 Mornings

255 Sport Utilities

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

Medical/Dental

Household/Furniture

Busy Family Practice has an immediate opening for a part time nurse. Bi-lingual a plus. Call 718-5705 ask for Kathie.

Moving Out For Sale 1.) 2 Dark Green Leather Like New Barcalounger Chairs $250 each. 2.) 2 Stuffed Upholstered Rocking Chairs $75 each 3.)3 PC Set Blue Couch, side chair,&Tilt Chair $500 4.) 2 Seat Couch, 1 Seat Fixed, other reclinable, light tan, with corner table to match. $250 for pair. 5.) Beautiful Cherry Entertainment Center 58’’x58’’x20’’ Glass Fronts, 2 Large Drawers, 2 Glass Doors, To 4 Shelves, Large Doors to TV Table, to slide out and swivel, perfect condition. $1250 6.) Other Items may be available. (919)499-4205

475 Help Wanted Restaurants Waitress needed. Apply at Tony’s Seafood, 1919 S Horner Blvd

270 Motorcycles

500 Free Pets

For Sale 1986 Harley Davidson 80 CU FX Custom Complete Front End. Clean and Runs Great asking $8,000 Contact Scott 718-0539 774-1577

600 Merchandise

300 Businesses/Services 315 Elderly/In-Home Care Need Immediately: Looking for live-in home care giver to provide light cleaning, cooking and monitor two elderly people. Must have valid drivers license. All expenses paid plus salary. If interested call Bill at (919) 498-1464

601 Bargain Bin/ $250 or Less *“Bargain Bin” ads are free for five consecutive days. Items must total $250 or less, and the price must be included in the ad. Multiple items at a single price (i.e., jars $1 each), and animals/pets do not qualify. One free “Bargain Bin” ad per household per month.

2 Bucket Style Vera Bradley Pocket Books with Wallets 1 Fossil Pocket Book, 1 Lewy Vuitton Pocket Book, 6 Ladies Dress Outfits. 356-5490 or 776-2129

Check out Classified Ads CLASSIFIED SELLS! “CALL TODAY, SELL TOMORROW” Sanford Herald Classified Dept., 718-1201 or 718-1204

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Screened Compost $20.00 per pickup load

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Mon.-Fri. 7am-5:30 pm

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Winter

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(919)777-8012

Spring Home & Garden Garden beauty for the Cavalluzzis See pages 10-13

The Sanford Herald Advertising Supplement March 13, 2010

2 / Saturday, March 13, 2010 / Spring Home & Garden 2010

Spring cleaning room by room From Metro Creative Connection

he weather may be getting warmer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re ready to throw open the windows and let in some fresh air. Now is the time when many homeowners decide to cast away the winter blues and ready their home for the warm weather season. Spring cleaning can be the perfect time to redecorate or make space for new renovations. While the notion of cleaning and organization can seem overwhelming to some, if you tackle a room a day, you will see progress in no time.

Bathroom The bathroom is generally the smallest room in the house. It can be a great

place to start your spring cleaning and build up to larger rooms. n Dust the vents and fans. n Take down dark-colored draperies and linens and replace with lighter colors and fabrics. n Give the shower and bath a thorough cleaning. n Wipe down moldings and the corners of the ceiling. n Mop the floor. n Wash down the toilet, sink and other fixtures. n Clean expired drugs out of the medicine cabinet. n Empty the trash pail. n Replenish tissue and toilet paper supplies.

room for items that have to remain out of sight. Now is the time to tackle the clutter. n Remove and launder bed linens and draperies. n Dust the ceiling fan and window blinds. n Dust down all furniture and decor items. n Vacuum the floor. n Switch out winter clothes for spring wear in closets, removing littleworn or old items as you go (for donation). n Organize bureau drawers, especially the sock or lingerie ones. n Tackle under-the-bed cleaning.

Kitchen

Bedroom The bedroom may be a collect-all

most clean-up work. n Empty the refrigerator of expired foods. Load the dirty dishes in the dishwasher as you go. n Remove refrigerator/freezer items to a cooler and thoroughly clean all the shelving, bins, etc. n Dust ceiling fans, shelving, blinds, light fixtures and ceilings. n Spot-clean any wall surfaces that have been splattered by cooking. n Use a wood cleaner to scour grease or cooking residue from cabinetry. n Apply oven cleaner to the stove or run the self-cleaning cycle. n Remove the knobs from the stove top and clean the surface and burners. Don’t forget to also clean the range hood.

You likely spend the bulk of your time in the kitchen. It may need the

See Cleaning, Page 18

Gutter cleaning tips

Spring Home & Garden Spring cleaning room by room......................................Page 2 Gutter cleaning tips.......................................................Page 2 Save on your electric bill with CFLs..............................Page 3 Edible landscaping........................................................Page 4 Gardening for the birds.................................................Page 5 Tips for choosing home inspectors..............................Page 6 Be energy wise............................. ................................Page 7 Insects can be beneficial.............................................Page 8 Passive cooling techniques.........................................Page 9 Gardening Beauty................................................Pages 10-13 It’s time to consider fall blooms.................................Page 13 Understanding weed control.....................................Page 14

From Metro Creative Connection

or homeowners, few things symbolize the arrival of spring more than the annual trek up the ladder to clean out the gutters. Though not as heavily anticipated as that initial warm weather front or the first Sunday drive with the windows down, cleaning the gutters is just as much a part of the spring season. Though few look forward to

cleaning the gutters, it’s even less fun for those who get hurt doing so. To avoid turning an afternoon cleaning the gutters into an afternoon at the emergency room, consider the following safety tips. n Inspect the ladder. Make sure the ladder is stable, all steps are still intact and not wobbly, and enlist a helper to hold the ladder if possible.

cleaning out the gutters. While getting down off the ladder and moving it might seem redundant and tiresome, it’s also safe and can help homeowners avoid a fall. n Don’t just use hands. Many times hands can do an adequate job of cleaning out the gutters all on their own. However, sometimes leaves and other debris in gutters can be very stubborn, requiring a

n Don’t become Stretch Armstrong. Avoid an unnecessary safety risk by reaching too far when

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Getting a greener inside.............................................Page 15

Published by The Sanford Herald, P.O. Box 100, Sanford, N.C. 27331

Home energy audits conducted................................Page 16

Copy for this edition not written by The Sanford Herald staff was provided by the

Basics of an energy audit..........................................Page 17

N.C. Cooperative Extension Service and Metro Creative Connection.

Herb gardening........................................................Page 18

All photos by Herald photographer Ashley Garner unless otherwise noted.

Pruning tips..............................................................Page 19 Master Gardeners offer assistance...........................Page 20

Cover: Joe and Barbara Cavalluzzi share their love of gardening at their Lee County home. Cover photo by Ashley Garner.

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Save on your electric bill with CFLs From Susan C. Condlin, CFCS Lee County Extension Director

id you know that energy for lighting your home is about 10 percent of your electric bill? How much do you think you could you save on your bill if you changed out a few regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, replacing one-quarter of your home’s incandescent bulbs with CFLs can save you about half of the cost of your light bill. When purchasing light bulbs, choose Energy Star-qualified compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). While they are more expensive than incandescents, on the average, each bulb can save more than $30 in electricity costs over its lifetime and prevent more than 450 pounds of greenhouse-gas emissions. CFLs can last up to 10 times longer than a standard incandescent bulb and use only onethird of the energy to produce light. Whereas 10 percent of the energy consumed by incandescent bulbs produces light; the remainder is wasted as heat. A 26- or 28-watt compact fluorescent lamp can replace a 100-watt incandescent bulb, and it will last about 8,000 hours. Compared this to an incandescent bulb, which usually lasts about 1,000 hours. CFLs are quite different than the fluorescents

of the past. They do not flicker or buzz, and the color of the light emitted ranges from cool (blueish) to warm (yellow-ish, similar to an incandescent bulb). Warmertoned CFLs work well in overhead fixtures in the main areas of a home, while cooler-toned bulbs provide good task lighting. CFLs work with new or existing indoor and outdoor fixtures. If a light fixture is connected to a three-way switch or dimmer switch, choose a CFL specifically labeled for this purpose. Also, for recessed fixtures, it is better to use a “reflector” CFL.

Incandescent bulbs or “regular” bulbs consist of finely coiled wire filaments in a glass bulb filled with an inert gas. The wire’s resistance to the flow of electricity causes it to become hot enough to glow. About 90 percent of the energy used by an incandescent bulb becomes heat and 10 percent becomes light. On the other hand, a fluorescent bulb has a phosphor coating on its inner surface that converts ultraviolet energy into light. Over time, molecular vibrations inside the tube cause the phosphor coating to vibrate off. When the

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phosphor is used up, the tube won’t light. CFLs contain very small amounts of mercury (about the size of a pinhead or four to five milligrams) sealed within the glass tubing. Mercury is what enables the CFL to be an efficient light source. There is currently no substitute for it, but manufacturers have been trying to reduce the amount used. No mercury is released when the bulbs are in use and they pose no danger if used properly. While compact fluorescent lamps do last longer than their incandescent counterparts,

at some point they may burn out or break. Because the bulbs contain a very small amount of mercury, it is important to dispose of them correctly. I checked with Joe Cherry, Lee County Solid Waste Superintendent, and he is asking folks to place burnt out CFLs in their original packaging and hold on to them for our annual Household Hazardous Waste collection day, which is held in fall each year. A less desirable alternative is to place them in a plastic bag, seal it then place the bag in the household trash. Bulbs can also be taken to CEMC on

Wilson Road. They have a recycling bin. If each North Carolina home replaced just one standard light bulb with an energy-efficient CFL we would conserve enough energy to light more than 86,000 homes for a year; save more than $15 million in annual energy costs; and cut greenhouse gases equivalent to emissions from 19,000 cars a year. For more information on choosing CFLs, or for energy conservation tips for your home, contact N.C. Cooperative Extension in Lee County at 775-5624.

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Edible landscaping — sweet! By Stephanie Romelczyk N.C. Cooperative Extension Lee County Center

s a result of the economic downswing, backyard fruit and vegetable gardening is increasing in popularity. Many people who have never raised fruits or vegetables are now planting seed and buying transplants, hopeful to reap the rewards of their time and labor. Traditionally, produce gardens were located away from the house because they were unsightly. Now, when many Americans are pressed for time, locating produce near high traffic areas can make gardening more convenient and accessible. Although not a new concept, edible landscaping, or incorporating food-producing plants into the landscape, is making a comeback. Edible landscaping combines fruit and nut trees, berries, vegetables, herbs and ornamental flowers into the landscape around your home. The use of edible plants need not be extensive; you can start small with just a few herbs. Many edible plants offer multiple seasons of interest including spring blossoms, summer fruit, attractive bark and great fall foliage. Keep in

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Blueberries provide year-round beauty in the landscape. mind that there is usually a tradeoff between producing high yields of fruit and planting for aesthetic value. Most edible plants do best where they receive at least 6 hours of full sun per day; however, some will tolerate more shade. You will also want a well-drained soil. Do some research into the potential plant to make sure you pick the proper location. This “right plant, right place” concept will cut down on the

amount of water, disease and insect problems, and time you need to invest in maintenance activities such as pruning. Incorporating food-producing plants in your landscape is easy. Simply replace a strictly ornamental plant with one that is edible. Or incorporate annual and perennial herbs and vegetables into already existing landscape areas to add interest. In central North Carolina, there are a number of fruits that can be integrated into ornamental gardens. Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) can be used as a low-growing groundcover, muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia) could be grown on arbors or fences, and apples (Malus spp.) can be substituted for springblooming ornamental trees. Other favorites to include in your landscape are blueberries and blackberries — unfortunately raspberries are not adapted to North Carolina. Blueberries provide year-round beauty in the landscape, neat spring blossoms and great fall color, in addition to the yummy berries. There are two types of blueberries that can be planted here: Southern highbush

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Edible Continued from Page 4

(Vaccinium corymbosum) and rabbiteye (V. ashei). The rabbiteye blueberry is native to the South and highly adapted to growing conditions here; both types will require an acidic pH to thrive. Blackberries are another wonderful fruit that rivals the blueberry in health benefits. Unlike raspberries, blackberries can tolerate heat. There are both thorny and thornless varieties. Unless you want to make a thorny hedge, I would recommend thornless varieties. A nice cultivar for home gardens is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Navahoâ&#x20AC;? since the berries hold well in the refrigerator. If you have lots of space, nut trees can be a great addition to the landscape. Pecans (Carya illinoinensis) are perhaps the most familiar nut tree in North Carolina; however, pecans grow best in the Coastal Plains and eastern edge of the Piedmont. Be careful not to plant pecans near the house since they can become dangerous in hurricanes! Black walnuts (Juglans nigra) and hickory (Carya spp.) also produce nuts. When harvesting nuts you may need to fight the squirrels to reap the benefits of your labor! Incorporating fruits and nuts into your landscape creates a delectable, beautiful garden. Although there is a balance between using edible plants for beauty and getting high yields, the interest they add to the garden is well worth the work. Plus you can have a snack while you are out working in the garden! Happy pickinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;!

By Stephanie Romelczyk N.C. Cooperative Extension Lee County Center

ave you been hearing sweet songs outside lately? Love is in the air for our feathered friends. After a cool winter, many birds have started their migration up north. North Carolina offers both migratory and resident birds a great place to raise young. I have come to think bird watching and gardening go hand in hand. Plants provide food and shelter for birds, as well as landscape interest for our homes. In return, these amazing winged creatures provide insect control, cheerful music and hours of entertainment as they go about their everyday business. Even the most haphazardly designed garden will attract birds, but with a little planning, you can make your backyard a bird haven. Start with a plan to add plants that attract wildlife. The plants that you choose need to provide birds with food or shelter or both. There are excellent resources listing plants that meet these requirements at our Center. In choosing plants that will serve as food, try to select ones that will provide food during all seasons. Many annuals and perennials provide seeds that birds love â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sunflowers are a must! Holly, crabapple and dogwood are excellent for fall and winter berries. Other plants should be chosen because they provide shelter from enemies and a safe place to build nests. Evergreens should be incorporated into the design since they provide cover year-round, and, in many cases

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In choosing plants that will serve bird food, try to select ones that will provide during all seasons. also provide food. Use pines, American hollies, yaupons, wax myrtles and eastern red cedars to protect songbirds from predators. Dwarf conifers are useful for people with small spaces that may still want to provide a habitat for birds. To supplement food, especially in the winter months, place bird feeders in your yard. While it is nice to be able to observe birds as they eat, you also want to consider placing feeders near protected areas. These areas provide an escape when predators stalk the bird feeder. Fill your feeder with a mix of black oil sunflower, safflower, white millet and thistle seed. It is best to buy each component in bulk and mix your own since many pre-made mixes contain empty seed hulls. Birdbaths and birdhouses complete the refuge. Water in a birdbath should be 2-3 inches deep and have a good perch-

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ing area for birds. Position the birdbath on or near the ground and close to a protected area. Be sure to keep your birdbath clean and full of cool, fresh water. Birdhouses provide an alternative nesting area, especially for birds that nest in dead tree cavities. The nest box needs to be built to suit the bird that it is intended for, so chose an adequately sized box with a properly sized entrance hole. Depending on the species, the box will need to be placed a certain height off the ground and perhaps in a certain habitat (bluebirds like wide open areas, while some other birds like to be nestled in tangled vines). If you are considering building nest boxes, valuable information on dimensions and site is located at our Center. Some people may think of birds as a nuisance, especially if you catch them pecking at your tomatoes or corn. Keep in mind that there are many species of birds, such as wrens and bluebirds, which eat the insects that plague our vegetable garden. Set out to accommodate birds in your vegetable garden. Think about using diversion strategies â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if cedar waxwings devastate your strawberry patch, consider placing a different berry food source elsewhere in your landscape. Birds are enjoyable little creatures to watch and they provide excellent insect control. With a plan, attracting wildlife can be easy and satisfying. Whoever said that gardening was for the birds was right! Stephanie Romelczyk is the Horticulture Agent for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County.

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Tips for choosing home inspectors From Susan C. Condlin Lee County Extension Director

or most of us buying a home is probably the largest investment we will ever make. While buying a house can be a wonderful experience, it can also be confusing with endless series of critical, important decisions that must be made. When finding “just the right house,” hiring a home inspector to evaluate the condition of your new home is becoming commonplace and a wise decision. A home inspector is someone you can trust to objectively, independently, and apart from anyone’s interests other than yours provide you with a comprehensive analysis of the home’s structural and mechanical systems. This careful assessment not only gives you piece of mind, but can also reduce your chances of making a costly investment mistake. A home inspection is a written evaluation or report of the condition of a home on the day it was inspected. Home inspectors generally evaluate the home’s foundation, masonry, interior and exterior components, floor, walls, roof, windows and doors, plumbing, and electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. You may also want to have an additional evaluation of other concerns related to the home including environmental or residential pests if your home inspection contract does not cover these things. While the home inspections report could range from $200 to over $400, keep in mind the report can help you identify problems before you purchase a home in order to avoid unpleasant surprises later. Homebuyers are not the only people who hire home inspectors. Homeowners also use inspections to gain knowledge of the condition of their home before placing it on the market or investing in unneeded repairs. There are several ways to locate a professional home inspector. You can look under “Building Inspection Ser-

vices” in the phone directory. Your real estate professional, lender or attorney may be able to recommend reputable home inspectors. Ask your friends and neighbors for recommendations on inspectors they have used or contact Cooperative Extension for a list of home inspectors. Before employing a home inspector, make certain they are licensed. North Carolina requires home inspectors who conduct home inspections for a fee to have a license. In order to be licensed, an individual must meet various requirements set forth by the North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board, including passing an examination and completing continuing education requirements. You may also want to look for an inspector who is a member of a home inspection professional association, such as the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) or the North Carolina Licensed Home Inspectors Association (NCLHIA). A home inspection is not the same as home appraisal. An inspector evaluates the structural and mechanical condition and does not offer a market value of the property. The inspector’s findings will be based on observable, unconcealed structural conditions. You should be present at the time your home is inspected. Not only will you be able to ask questions about problems you don’t understand, you may also pick up some valuable maintenance tips. Attending may also help you to better understand the inspection report. You should receive the report within three business days. This report is your property and cannot be shared with others without your permission. For more information about home inspection, check the following websites: North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board at www.nchilb.com. North Carolina Licensed Home Inspectors Association at www.nclhia. com.

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Be energy wise ... conserve at home From Nancy J. Ostergaard

Extension - Family and Consumer Sciences Buncombe County Center

ccording to the U.S. Department of Energy the average American family currently spends $1,900 “conservatively” a year on their utility bill. For the majority of households it is currently $1,600 annually. What can a family do to help ease their budget constraints? There are many things that families can do that cost little and yield long-term financial rewards. The key is a lifestyle change and to be conscious of your energy consumption. Below are a few energy conservation tips that you can apply to your home at low/no cost today while yielding financial results tomorrow. You can find other tips at http://www. eere.energy.gov/energy_savers/

In the Kitchen n Clean the coils under the refrigerator twice a year. All you need for this job is a vacuum cleaner, a flashlight and a refrigerator brush. n Try to keep the refrigerator door open no longer than necessary. Be sure to close the door when you’re through. n Run the dishwasher only when it’s fully loaded. n Check the owner’s manual to learn about special energy-saving features that your dishwasher or refrigerator may have. n Use kitchen, bath and other ventilating fans wisely.

Laundry Room n Use hot water only when necessary and whenever possible, wash clothes in cold water. Doing full loads (don’t overload) of laundry in the washer saves both

energy and water. n Be sure to clean the lint from the dryer’s filter after every load. The efficiency of the dryer goes down when lint collects over the dryer filter. n Operate the dryer like the washer: don’t overload it. Overloading uses excess energy because the items take longer to dry.

Heating and Cooling n Use a programmable thermostat to help adjust temperatures (either up or down) when you are away from home or sleeping. n For central air conditioning systems, keep the fan switch on your thermostat in the “auto” position when cooling/heating. Having the fan switch “on” continuously can cost up to $25 extra a month on your electric bill. n Check air filters monthly and re-

place as they become dirty. n Be certain furniture or other items do not block the return air grill inside your house n Use a ceiling fan or a portable fan to supplement your air conditioning. A fan can make you feel three to four degrees cooler. n Use shades or drapes to block the hot sun from heating up your home. n DO NOT close your air vents or block them to reduce the air going into a room. Why? Because it is designed to run with all vents open and closing may be harmful to your system. n When a heat pump is in its heating mode, setting back a conventional heat pump thermostat can cause the unit to operate inefficiently, thereby canceling out any savings achieved by lowering the temperature setting. Maintaining a

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Insects can be beneficial

By Stephanie Romelczyk N.C. Cooperative Extension Lee County Center

nsects in the garden can be devastating. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spent all your time planting, watering and maintaining your garden. You want to enjoy the fruits of your labor â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not feed pesky insects. No need to fear, Mother Nature has supplied natural predators that feed on your insect nuisances! When we think of beneficial insects, the ladybug (or more correctly, the lady beetle) comes to mind. All developmental stages of the lady beetle (except the egg, of course) feed on soft-bodied insects, such as spider mites and aphids. The larvae (young lady beetles) look similar to tiny bluish-black alligators with orange spots. They can eat over 400 aphids during their development to an adult. There are a number of different species of lady beetles present in North Carolina; adults can range in color from reddish-orange to yellow to pink. Some have black spots, some donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. The coloration serves as a warning to predators that they taste bad! Adults will eat over 5,000 aphids during their lifetime. Lady beetles are not the only good guys out there.

Others, such as the lacewing, ground beetle and praying mantis also help keep garden pests at bay. You may recognize the adult lacewing if you ever watch insects congregating near a light at night. The adult does not eat insects; instead it feeds on pollen, nectar and honeydew (a secretion from aphids). The juvenile form of the lacewing is a voracious predator of aphids and other soft-bodied insects. Sometimes called an aphid lion, the lacewing larvae can eat up to 200 aphids per week. The larvae look similar to lady beetle larvae, except that they are brownish in color. Interestingly, eggs are laid singly on a filament and appear to be suspended in mid-air. Ground beetles feed on many types of insects, including caterpillars, slugs and snails. There are over 2,500 different species in North America. They have large eyes that help them see at night and are often black in color. Although they have wings, ground beetles prefer to run rapidly to escape danger. Large jaws help the beetle to catch prey, but be careful because they can also pinch you! The stature of the praying mantis resembles a person in prayer, hence its name. Sometimes you will see it called a preying mantis, which is also appropriate be-

cause the mantis is a predator of many insects. Praying mantids are fascinating to watch. They have large eyes and a head that can rotate in a complete circle, both of which help them to stealthily stalk prey. The mantis has highly modified front legs that help it to grasp prey and well-developed wings for flight. Its green-brown coloration helps it to camouflage with surroundings, but it can slightly alter its color to better match particular settings. The mantis eats many different insects â&#x20AC;&#x201D; some good, some bad â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sometimes each other. It is fast enough to catch moths, mosquitoes and flies. The praying mantis lays an egg cluster in the fall that resembles a brown Styrofoam mass on a twig. I have mentioned only a handful of good insects here. There are many other beneficial insects that do their part in reducing garden pests. Keep your eyes open for these â&#x20AC;&#x153;good guys.â&#x20AC;? Remember that many pesticides you use will also harm beneficial insects, especially horticultural oils which work as a suffocant. Incorporate plants such as cosmos, nasturtium, sunflower, yarrow and dill that will attract and provide shelter for beneficial insects. Most importantly, remember a healthy garden will have a balance between good insects and bad insects.

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tool such as a screwdriver to remove. Wear a tool belt when cleaning gutters to avoid having to go down the ladder and find a tool. Also, if no tool is readily available, chances are you will attempt to remove stubborn leaves and debris by hand, increasing the chances you will lose your balance and fall in the process. n Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it alone. Whenever possible, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to have a helper on hand when cleaning gutters. If no one can be outside helping, someone should at least be inside and checking on you at regular intervals to ensure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re safe. Falling while cleaning the gutters is bad enough, but doing so with no one around could prove disastrous.

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Passive cooling techniques From Nancy J. Ostergaard

Extension - Family and Consumer Sciences Buncombe County Center

s we begin to get warmer spring days we need to think about how we are going to cool our home when we get into the summer heat. For many residents, the air conditioning bill can run higher than the winter heating costs. But you can get summer relief from high energy bills by using some passive cooling techniques. These techniques will not render your air conditioning unit obsolete since you would still have humidity problems without it, but solar cooling can reduce the amount of air conditioning you need. In our hot, humid summers, passive cooling involves a twofold approach. First, direct sunlight must be kept out of your home as much as possible. Shading windows from the outside works 2-1/2 times better than shading from the inside. If the heat canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get into the house you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to get rid of it. Southfacing windows and mass walls can be shaded with extended roof overhangs. The length of the overhang should equal roughly one-fourth the distance from the bottom of the window to the bottom of the overhang to shade the window in the middle of the summer. If an extended overhang is out of the question, then using trees, shrubs, vines, solar screens, awnings or shutters may be your answer. Because we have so many warm days in late fall

and early spring, it is impossible to design a fixed overhang that ensures a comfortable indoor temperature throughout the year. Windows facing east and west cannot be protected as easily from the rising and setting sun. These windows are best protected by deciduous trees or solar window screens and films. Using vertical shades will also help block the low morning and afternoon sun. Horizontal shades should be used on windows facing south to block the midday sun. If you have skylights, greenhouse roof glazing or other horizontal glass hit by the sun, you can still use sunscreens, vegetation or reflective shutters to cut down on heat buildup. However, protecting skylights from the sun is obviously more difficult than shading your windows. If you are building a new home, you must decide before construction begins whether skylights are worth the extra expense in a passive cooling design. An alternative may be the solar tubes that can provide natural light without excessive heat build up. Another approach to passive cooling includes design features that promote air circulation through natural convection. Vents or windows built into the lowest and highest parts of your house will release hot air trapped near the ceiling while letting in cooler air. The greater the temperature difference between the air at the top and bottom, the better your circulation will be. Clerestory windows or cupolas are often used in solar homes to provide high ventilation areas. Providing at least two windows on separate walls in

a room will greatly improve cross ventilation. Opening shaded windows to get a breeze will reduce the air conditioning costs. Try different combinations of open windows and doors to see how to get the best breezes. It helps to open windows where the breeze comes in less wide than where the breeze goes out.

Air Conditioner You can also reduce the expense of operating your air conditioner by providing proper shading for your central air conditioning compressor unit. Surrounding the outdoor compressor unit with a small picket or latticework fence can help maximize the efficiency of your air conditioning system by blocking the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intense rays from hitting the compressor. This can increase the efficiency of your air conditioner by about 10 percent during peak periods. Your shading fence should stand three or more feet away from the compressor to provide it with plenty of room for air flow. The space is also required for proper service and maintenance of the air conditioning unit. Do not shade the compressor unit with an overhead structure as this will prevent hot air from dissipating and could cause damage to the compressor. Adding vegetation such as vines and ivy to your shading fence will provide an additional cooling effect. Or, instead of building a fence to shade your compressor, you could plant shrubs to provide the proper shading.

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Gardening beauty The Cavalluzzis have created a paradise “Make you the world a bit better or more beautiful because you have lived in it.” — Edward Bok

By JAMIE STAMM Special to the Herald

ANFORD — The thermometer only registered a crisp 44 degrees on a recent weekday morning, but all around Joe and Barbara Cavalluzzi’s Lee County property were sure signs that spring couldn’t be too far away. Inches-high green sprouts will soon burst forth into yellows, oranges, reds, purples and whites as thousands of daffodils, pansies and crocuses herald the arrival of the season. They’ll be followed in the months to come by phlox, “drumstick” verbena, impatiens, zinnias and oxalis, as well as Shasta daisies, poppies, black-eyed Susans and both sun- and moonflowers. The Cavalluzzis also grow more than 175 varieties of daylilies. And that’s just in their flower gardens. “We just like to grow things,” Joe said, as he stood on the front steps of Wolff Glen, the couple’s home in the Cape Fear region of the county. “… It’s always, ‘We’re not going to plant anything else,’ but we keep finding new things to grow.”

The beginning The Cavalluzzis, who moved to Sanford in 1989, have been gardening together since they were married nearly 39 years ago. “We have a nice picture of her with her first tomato that she ever grew … in a pot,” Joe said with a smile. “No matter where we were, we always sought out a place to grow,” Barbara added. That included a community garden when Joe, a retired first sergeant with the U.S. Army Special Forces, was stationed in Fort Devens, Mass., and a small plot of land for the four years that the couple called Bad Toelz, Germany, home. “If we hadn’t found a plot in Germany, I would have come home to a kitchen floor covered in newspapers

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and dirt,” Joe said with a laugh. When the Cavalluzzis relocated to Lee County, a year before Joe retired, there were only foundation plantings surrounding their newly-constructed home. So they dug right in, planting a vegetable bed and sowing more than 1,000 daffodil bulbs in drifts throughout their 41-acre property. Today, there are thousands more flowers, decorative shrubs and hostas, along with fruits, vegetables and an abundance of herbs, growing in the Cavalluzzis’ environmentally-friendly gardens. The couple uses composted vegetable scraps and yard waste, collected in three large, wire bins, to improve the heavy clay soil, and they water their gardens using rain water from eight barrels positioned under the roofs of their house, barn and outbuildings. In the summer, the barrels are hidden by shrubs and elephant ears to make them as unobtrusive as possible. Their 20-plus-year gardening project hasn’t always been easy. The Cavalluzzis have tackled their share of challenges from Mother Nature, including the region’s heavy clay soil and an abundance of shade on their property, not to mention pests ranging from Japanese beetles and grubs to deer, moles and voles. For two years, they even had problems with feral pigs, an issue they hope has been resolved. “We’ve learned that if something survives a year here, it’s going to live forever,” Joe said.

The flowers Barbara, who holds an associate degree in horticulture business technology from Fayetteville Technical Community College, said the couple’s fascination with daylilies began when she bought six Stella d’Oro daylilies at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh. They’ve since purchased more than 175 different varieties of the flowers, many of them from Holly Hill Daylily and Crinum Farm in Moncure, which is owned and oper-

ated by their good friend, Jim Massey. With so many varieties of daylilies, Barbara said it’s hard to keep them straight. The couple initially attached to each daylily a metal tag, bearing its name and the year it was purchased. But one of their two dogs, Honey, felt it was great fun to remove the tags and bring them to her owners. “And we made the mistake of saying, ‘Isn’t that cute?’” Joe said. “Soon, there were no metal tags left. So now we’re not sure which lilies are which,” Barbara added. “To us, they’re all just pretty flowers.” The Cavalluzzis enjoy sharing that beauty with

friends, often inviting those who are new homeowners to Wolff Glen to select lilies as a housewarming present. “We’ve given away thousands (of daylilies) because they’re so prolific,” Barbara said. “Last year, we even put boxes and boxes out along the road and said, ‘Take them.’” Among the flowers that dot her property, Barbara finds it impossible to choose a best-loved bloom. “Choosing a favorite flower is like choosing your favorite child,” she said with a laugh.

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However, she does hold two yellow daylilies — Silk and Honey and Sun Locket — among her preferred blossoms, along with daffodils. “They’re harbingers of spring,” Barbara said of the latter. “And Lord knows we’re excited to see that this year.” Jim, on the other hand, prefers bold-colored day lilies. “I like bright reds and purples,” he said. Among his favorites is the Rogue of Wolff Glen, a purple daylily bred by Massey and named in the Cavalluzzis’ honor.

Veggies and herbs In just a few weeks, the Cavalluzzis will begin to reap the edible bounty of what they’ve sown, beginning with kale, spinach, sugar snap peas, and various lettuces and radishes, including an heirloom

variety of radish known as watermelon that’s become one of their favorites. “It’s a white radish with magenta inside,” Barbara explained. “You wash it, slice it and serve it raw with just a little bit of salt. It’s really good.” As summer sets it, the Cavalluzzis will harvest cucumbers, green beans and gourds, as well as several varieties of tomatoes and a mixture of sweet and hot peppers. “We usually plant Thai, cayenne, poblano, jalapeno, habanera, serrano and bell,” Barbara said, noting that the trick to success with the latter, which are notoriously hard to grow, is to plant them close together. “That way, they make their own microcosm of humidity.” All of the Cavalluzzis’ vegetables are grown in raised beds. “If we planted them directly in the ground, the deer would have an all-night buffet,” Barbara explained. The beds produce enough veg-

gies for the couple to eat throughout the spring and summer, as well as some leftovers for canning. Barbara preserves tomatoes for the off-season, while Jim transforms the cucumbers into his award-winning bread-and-butter pickles, which have earned a blue ribbon at the Lee Regional Fair. In addition to vegetables and a few fruits, including blueberries and kiwi, the Cavalluzzis grow a wide variety of herbs. Their gardens put forth herbs that are strictly for culinary use, such as basil, thyme, lemongrass, sage, sorrel and dill, as well as those that can be used for both cooking and flower arrangements, like blue balsa mint and rosemary. They also grow oregano, though only in pots to prevent it from spreading invasively, and parsley — “enough for us and the caterpillars,” Barbara said. And there’s some catnip for their feline friends.

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It’s time to consider fall blooms By Michael Papay

Lee County Master Gardener Volunteer

re you ready for autumn? Yes, I know it’s not even spring. Now is the time to think about what summer-blooming and fall-blooming bulbs to plant, because if you wait until the spring rush is over, then you might have waited too long. In garden circles we don’t hear a lot about the fall-blooming bulbs, perhaps because so few get planted. In spring we are busy with the onset of a new growing season. Later, when we see the blooms of Schoolhouse Lilies, Rain Lilies, Spider Lilies and Aztec Lilies, we not only don’t see enough of them, it’s also the wrong season to plant them. And by the time spring arrives we have forgotten about the fall-blooming beauties. Now is the time to consider the fallblooming treasures, to write down their names, to look them up at nurseries and to get them stockpiled. If you don’t, you’ll regret it when they catch your eye in someone else’s garden. Unless otherwise stated, optimum conditions are full sun and improved soil with good drainage. Most are deer and pest resistant.

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How does your garden grow? For those looking to start their own gardens, the Cavalluzzis have three pieces of advice. “Start out small with one or two things that you really like, and see how they do,” Joe said. “And pay attention to the soil.” Added Barbara, “And know that you don’t just stick something in the ground and leave it. It’s a labor of love for the whole summer.” Indeed, gardening is a labor of love for the Cavalluzzis, who estimate that they spend a combined 20 hours a week working on their property. “It’s like a job,” Barbara said. Still, the couple finds time for numerous other activities with friends and within the greater community.

Schoolhouse Lilies (Rhodophiala bifida). One of my favorite fall-blooming bulbs. Brilliant scarlet flowers resembling small amaryllis arise in clusters about a foot above the ground. A few weeks after the first bloom, a second flush of blooms is the norm. Spider Lilies (Lycoris). There are three colors of spider lilies, red, yellow and white, represented by at least three species. Naked Ladies (Lycoris squagimera). Oh dear, who named this one? Producing the largest, tallest and pinkest flowers of the Lycoris group, Naked Ladies are sure to garner attention when they bloom in your garden. Aztec Lily (Sprekelia formissima). Resembling a brilliant red amaryllis, to which it is related, Aztec Lily usually blooms in fall, but may repeat in spring and summer as well. It is less cold hardy than the other flowers mentioned so far, but can be grown here if given a position where it receives full sun during the winter to provide maximum warmth. Rain Lilies (Habranthus spp. & Zephyranthes spp.). We have a native rain lily (Zephyranthes atamascana) that blooms in spring, but the summer The Cavalluzzis are active members of Jonesboro United Methodist Church, and they enjoy cooking, entertaining and traveling. Joe is the treasurer for the Lee County Community Orchestra and secures advertising for Highlander II, Broadway’s monthly newspaper. Barbara, a registered nurse, serves on the board of directors for the Helping Hand Clinic and volunteers at Oak Ranch, where she schedules local churches to provide dinners each Thursday. She also is an avid quilter and writes a monthly health education column for Highlander II. With so much on their plates, and 20 years of planting, watering, weeding and harvesting already behind them, the Cavalluzzis are working to consolidate — and eliminate — some of their plants to reduce the amount of maintenance required. That is, until these avid gardeners find something new to grow.

ranthes labusaffrosa strains such as “Pink Panther” and “Lily Pies,” but there are plenty of species and selections to choose from. Rain lilies are less immune from rodent and deer attacks. To protect from voles, mix in lots of sharp gravel (pea gravel from crushed stone). To protect from deer, plant rain lilies where deer won’t easily find them STEPHANIE ROMELCZIK PHOTO or can’t get to them. Plan ahead. Don’t and autumn bloomers garner much of have regrets. Make sure the glory. Most of the rain lilies either the fall blooming and summer bloomprefer or can withstand wetter soil ing bulbs you see are in your garden. conditions. Mine have been happy a few feet downhill from a roof gutter Mike Papay is a Master Gardener outlet. I like Zephyranthes citrina for its Volunteer in Lee County. abundant yellow blooms, and Zephy-

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Understanding weed control

By Stephanie Romelczyk N.C. Cooperative Extension Lee County Center

hat is a weed? A weed is simply a plant out of place. There are many common weeds that can sprout up in lawns, flower beds, vegetable gardens and driveways. Judging from the calls I get, weeds often get out of control in Lee County. First let me describe the various life cycles that weeds may have. Weeds, like other plants, may be annual, biennial or perennial. Annual weeds complete their entire life cycle (germination, growth, flower and seed) in one year. Biennial plants grow clustered leaves the first year and, in the second year, produce flowers and seed. Perennial plants live for many years and often produce seeds each year. The annual life cycle is broken down into when the plant typically grows.

Winter annual weeds germinate in the fall or early spring and flower and die in spring or summer. Common examples of winter annuals are henbit, lawn burweed, annual bluegrass and chickweed. Summer annuals germinate in spring and summer then flower and die in late summer or fall. Common examples of summer annual weeds include crabgrass and pigweed. It is important to know the weedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life cycle in order to time and achieve the best control. That brings up another important point. It is absolutely critical to identify the weed. Know thy enemy. If you are having a hard time identifying the weed, bring a representative sample of the weed to our Center for positive identification. Also, when you drop off the plant, let us know where it is growing (centipedegrass, flower bed, vegetable garden, etc.) so that we can give you control solutions specific to

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can use bark, pine straw, newspapers, landscape fabric and others for mulch. Mechanical methods, such as handpulling, hoeing and tillage, are always effective. However, their use in a landscape can be somewhat limited. In a vegetable garden, tillage and hoeing are especially important tools. I want to touch briefly on herbicides â&#x20AC;&#x201D; chemical products used for weed control. Keep in mind that no herbicide works on all weeds (again showing the need to identify the weed you want to control). There are many types of herbicides, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go over some of the terms you may see: Selective herbicides target certain plant species and will not seriously affect the growth of other non-related

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Getting a greener inside From Nancy J. Ostergaard

Extension - Family and Consumer Sciences Buncombe County Center

s the area outside your home begins to green with the coming of warmer weather, it is a good time to think about a greener inside. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean the color of the walls, but a more energy efficient home that will reduce your annual utility cost. Although this article doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t begin to explore every area of your home that may need change, it will address some of the more common areas in all homes.

Lighting If you replace your five most used lighting fixtures, or the bulbs in them, with more energy efficient products you could save $70 a year in energy costs. The fixture at the bathroom vanity is one of the highest used fixtures in most homes. Replacing the standard lighting with compact fluorescents (CFLs) will use less energy and generate less heat. Since excess moisture can shorten the life of CFLs, you need to run your ventilating fan during showers and baths and an extra 20 minutes after. (This should be done regardless of the type of lighting used.)

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Home Electronics The electronics in our homes can account for up to 15 percent of our household electricity use. n Unplug any battery charger or power adapter when the electronic device is fully charged or disconnected from the charger. n Use a power strip as a main â&#x20AC;&#x153;turn offâ&#x20AC;? point when you are not using the equipment. Even when turned off, electronic and IT equipment can use small amounts of electricity. By using the power strip for the computer and all the various peripheral equipment you can completely disconnect the power supply and eliminate standby power usage. n You can save energy and space by using multi-function equipment such as one machine that will fax, copy, print and scan. n Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave your home office equipment on 24 hours a day. Set it to automatically switch to sleep mode at a set time

and it will use less energy, run cooler and should last longer. For additional energy savings: n Instead of using a screensaver on your monitor let it switch to sleep mode or turn it off. n Turn off all electronics when not in use. n Purchase Energy Star office equipment.

Appliances When purchasing a new appliance, always look for the most energy efficient that you can afford. It is not just the purchase price that you will be paying, but also the operating cost over the life of the appliance. n Refrigerator â&#x20AC;&#x201D; After heating, cooling and your hot water, your old refrigerator is usually the next largest energy user in your home. If your refrigerator was made prior to 1993, it uses twice the amount of

energy as newer models. A new Energy Star refrigerator uses less energy than a 60-watt light bulb that is constantly on. If you have an older second refrigerator in the basement or garage it is costing you $100 or more to operate. Instead of requiring additional refrigerators to meet your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs, size your new refrigerator to do the task. n Range â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Using the right sized pot on stove burners can save about $36 annually for electric ranges, or $18 for gas. Covering pots and pans also helps you cook more efficiently by keeping the heat in. n Microwave â&#x20AC;&#x201D; You can reduce cooking energy by as much as 80 percent when using a microwave to cook or reheat small portions. n Dishwasher â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Run the dishwasher with a full load and use the air dry option. Newer, more energy efficient models save both energy and water.

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Home energy audits conducted

From SUSAN CONDLIN

Lee County Extension Director

any Lee County homeowners have seen a peak in their monthly power bill. The average homeowner will spend “conservatively” around $1,900 dollars a year on energy alone. Drafts or air leaks can be a serious problem and rather costly to homeowners. Air leaks are the uncontrolled movement of air into and out of a house. Think of your home like a balloon. It expands and contracts with airflow. Warm air leaking into your home during the summer and out of the home during the winter can waste a substantial portion of your energy dollars. One of the quickest dollar-savings tasks you can do is caulk, seal and weather-strip all seams, cracks and openings to the outside. You could save 10 percent or more on your energy bill by reducing air leaks and controlling phantom energy users in your home. The average home is brimming with consumer electronics and appliances such as televisions, DVD players, computers, stereos, and kitchen gadgets and the list goes on. All of these appliances are great to have when you need them, but they can add to your power bill even when they are turned off. These types of appliances, called “phantom” energy users, can account for 15 percent of your power bill even when they are in the “Off” mode. While our homes are more efficient today than they were 30 years ago, considerable opportunity remains for programs, which teach homeowners greater home energy efficiency. This year 24 Lee County homeowners are taking part in our home energy audit program. Through a grant from the State Energy Office and in a collaborative effort between North Carolina Cooperative Extension, N.C. State University and Central Electric Membership Corporation, our E-Conservation program is offering home energy audits. The audit will help homeowners identify ways to reduce residential energy usage and the associated costs. We have two professional home energy raters conducting four-hour home

inspections throughout the county. The auditors are evaluating the home lighting, the amount of insulation used, energy used by appliances and phanPhotos courtesy tom energy users, how well the home is sealed, the heating and cooling system and even the residents habits. Data is gathered through conversation with the homeowners, a visual inspection, a walk or in some areas, a crawl through the home, and a blower door test. A blower door is a piece of equipment that helps an auditor determine the tightness of a home and where air leaks are occurring. Once the audit is completed our homeowners will receive an extensive report that will outline the findings and list corrective actions, according to potential savings, that the homeowner can Checking crawl space complete. The recommendations will be comprised of no cost/low cost doit-yourself solutions to lowering their energy bill to more costly techniques that may be implemented over several years. A home energy audit usually cost around $500 and through this grant the homeowners will pay only $100. Central Electric, as our partner in this program, is paying half of that cost for its members. Our E-Conservation program is designed to help homeowners evaluate the efficiency of their home and teach them ways to save energy and money.

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Basics of an energy audit From Grey Isley

Certified Home Energy Auditor Owner of E3 Building Concepts, Inc. and S.O.C., Inc.

n this era of energy conservation and sustainability, the home energy audit is quickly becoming a common service. What many people don’t realize is that this service has been around for several years. Like many of the sustainable services, the demand for energy audits is increasing at an accelerated pace. With this increase in demand and as you may be considering using this service yourself, it may be beneficial for you to learn a little bit about the basic ideas behind the energy audit. This includes a few terms, the purpose of the audit, the main goals and what knowledge a auditor must have to perform the task.

Two Important Terms There are two main trains of thought typically considered when discussing energy use. The first of these and the most commonly used terminology is energy efficiency. Energy efficiency is the thought of giving consideration to maximizing the economic benefits of wise energy use. Examples of this would be the purchasing of more energy effi-

cient appliances, CFLs or a higher SEER HVAC system. While this is the more common term, these improvements tend to require a larger investment at the beginning. The second train of thought is energy conservation. Energy conservation is the process of reducing non-renewable energy use and its resulting environmental damage. Conservation includes items such as behavioral changes and improvements that reduce your energy consumption such as insulation upgrades. The improvements in this category will typically have very short payback periods. When considering recommendations, improvements in both of these categories are important. It is the auditor’s responsibility to consider all the improvements and create a comprehensive plan outlining these improvements for the homeowner. In order to do this, the auditor must first understand their purpose when performing the audit and the major goals.

The Purpose of an Auditor When performing the audit, an auditor is to objectively perform certain tasks. These tasks may vary slightly in execution, but in the end an auditor

should perform all of these items with the possible exception of two. The most important concept of these tasks is that in order to perform them properly the auditor must perform them objectively. 1. Identify the energy consumption in the home. — This is the main concept of the audit. The auditor is to view the home and determine the primary areas of energy consumption in the home so that recommendations can be made. 2. Note current and potential safety problems. — An auditor must identify any health or safety issues in the home that they come upon. This is imperative as some problems such as combustion back drafting may be increased with recommended repairs. The auditor must also predict any possible issue that may arise due to performing the recommended improvement. 3. Recommend appropriate measures. — The auditor must formulate recommendations based on their findings and these recommendations should be made according to their payback, return on investment or carbon footprint reduction. 4. Estimate Cost. — Some auditors may help estimate the cost of repairs. While this step may be performed while determining the recommendations, an

Home energy audits From Lee County Office, N.C. Cooperative Extension

hrough a grant from the State Energy Office and in a collaborative effort between North Carolina Cooperative Extension, N.C. State University, and Central Electric Membership Corporation, 24 Lee County residents are receiving home energy audits. The four-hour audit will evaluate a home’s air leaks, insulation, and the heating/air conditioning system. The inspection includes a blower door test which is used to check for holes and energy leaks. Grey Isley with E3 Building Concepts, Inc. and Edward Aul with High Performance Buildings, Inc. are the two professional home energy raters that are conducting our inspections. At the conclusion of the home assessment, the

homeowners will receive a written evaluation and recommendations on ways to improve the home’s energy efficiency. As a part of a grant from the State Energy Office, the typical cost of $500 will be reduced to $100 for program participants. Interest in reducing your energy bill? Contact NC Cooperative Extension in Lee County at 775-5624 or email us at susan_condlin@ncsu.edu.

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auditor may not chose to supply the actual cost to the homeowner for various reasons. 5. Explain behavioral changes. — This is a key part of an audit. Behavioral changes are some of the most cost effective improvements a homeowner can make. While these may be very hard for an auditor to observe, they can make some assumptions and make recommendations off of these. 6. Provide a written record. — An auditor needs to provide a written report of some form to the homeowner so they have a record of what improvements to perform. 7. Quality Assurance. — This is another step that the auditor may not perform. Depending on the wishes of the homeowner, an auditor may return to verify repairs were performed properly.

Major Goals of an Audit There are four major goals of the audit 1. Conserve energy, increase efficiency and save money. 2. Reduce the carbon footprint of the home by reducing energy by products. 3. Increase comfort in the home. 4. Enhance the buildings health and safety.

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Herb gardening: Aromatic experience By Stephanie Romelczyk N.C. Cooperative Extension Lee County Center

erbs are the spice of life (quite literally). These aromatic plants can be used as a flavoring for soups and sauces, an additive to fragrances, and even as health supplements and medicines. They make an excellent addition to the home garden and once you start using fresh herbs, you will not want to go back to dried. In general, herbs are easy to grow. Choose herbs for your garden that you enjoy using: oregano and basil for tomato sauce or lavender for a soothing potpourri. Herbs can be planted in average, well-draining soil that receives at least six hours of sun a day. Some herbs will tolerate shade. Add compost to improve the texture and drainage of the site. Herbs make great container plants, especially if they are located in close proximity to the kitchen. You can plant one herb per container or group three or more in larger containers. Group herbs with similar light, water and soil

requirements together. Some herbs like sweet basil, dill and parsley are annuals, so they will need to be reseeded every year (dill will often reseed itself). Others such as chives, lavender, oregano, mint and rosemary are perennial, so they will last for many years. You can seed dill, fennel and coriander directly into the garden since they grow easily from seed. Mint, oregano, rosemary and thyme should be purchased as plants. Mint is an aggressive spreader, so consider planting this herb in a container or in a pot sunken into the ground. A balanced fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, can be applied sparingly to herbs. Too much fertilizer will actually decrease the concentration of the aromatic oils in the tissue. Harvest herbs early in the morning, just after the dew has evaporated. Handle herbs gently, since the aromatic oils can escape from crushed tissue. Be sure to pick healthy looking leaves that are not discolored or damaged. Fresh herbs do not last long, so be prepared to use or store them! When using fresh herbs, be careful about

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n See if any food has accumulated in the dishwasher catch drain. Remove. n Wipe down the surfaces of all other appliances, and clean the interior of the microwave. n Launder draperies. n Sweep and mop the floor. n Organize or sort through pantry items for expired ones.

Living/Dining Room The bulk of cleaning in these rooms will likely entail dusting and surface cleaning. n Dust down all artwork, lampshades, furniture, ceiling corners, fans, fixtures, etc. n Move furniture from the walls. n Vacuum furniture, including under sofa cushions. n Remove draperies and launder. n Remove books from bookcases and dust. n Clean electronics after unplugging. n Dust decorative accents. n Swap throw pillows and blankets for lighter hues. n Remove items from china cabinets and clean. n Polish silver flatware. n Thoroughly vacuum flooring, carpeting and accent rugs. n Steam clean or shampoo the carpet.

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Pruning tips From Metro Creative Connection

omeowners typically spend lots of time caring for their property. One commonly overlooked element of an aesthetically appealing home is the role trees can play. While trees can add appeal to a homeowner’s property, they can also be an eyesore if not properly pruned. Homeowners hoping to get the most out of their trees should consider some pruning guidelines. n Fruit trees. If the buds on a fruit tree have already started swelling, you’ve waited too long too prune. In general, fruit trees are best pruned in late winter or early spring. When pruning, be sure to remove all branches growing inward as well as limbs growing straight up. n Evergreen shrubs. Evergreen shrubs won’t flower, but they can be pruned after they have produced cones

or shrubs. That typically occurs between late winter and early spring, so this can be done as the weather begins to warm up as part of your early season spring cleanup. n Evergreen trees. In general, evergreen trees do not need to be pruned. It’s generally obvious when an evergreen does need to be pruned, as the tree will be noticeably larger and in obvious need of pruning. Evergreens that do need to be pruned typically need it in late spring or early summer, and they will likely not grow much after a good pruning. n Deciduous trees. Deciduous trees are generally only pruned for shaping. For those looking to shape, mid to late winter is the ideal time to do so. n Deciduous shrubs. Mid to late spring is often the best time to prune deciduous shrubs. That’s generally after they have flowered, and it will be obvious when they are in need or pruning, as they will likely have lots of unsightly branches evident to the naked eye.

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plants. Nonselective herbicides will affect and kill all green plants with no regard to species. These herbicides should be used with care and should not be applied over desired plants. Contact herbicides only affect the portion of the plant that the spray came in contact with. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the foliage and moved into the water and nutrient system. These herbicides will take longer to work than contact herbicides. Preemergence herbicides are applied to an area before weed (or any other) seeds emerge. If you see the weed, it is too late to use a preemergence herbicide. For winter weeds, preemergence herbicides need to be applied by midSeptember and again in November. For summer weeds, the preemergence should be applied in mid-February and

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again in mid-April. These herbicides need to be watered in. Postemergence herbicides are applied after the weed has emerged directly to the foliage. These herbicides require a rain-free period after application to be effective. A specific herbicide can be one or more of the described terms. For example, glyphosate is a nonselective, systemic, postemergent herbicide. Be careful when using weed-n-feed products that you are not applying fertilizer to your turf when it is not needed (especially with warm-season grasses). The single most important step that you must take in weed control is identification of the weed. Promote healthy desired plant growth. Keep in mind that if you use chemicals without correcting soil conditions or using proper cultural methods, it will be a costly, yearly battle. When applying pesticides, the label is the law — read it and follow all instructions, including rate of application. For more information on weed identification or control, call our Center at 775-5624.

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Master Gardeners offer assistance By Stephanie Romelczyk N.C. Cooperative Extension Lee County Center

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is the season for gardening! Once the air begins to warm up, my office starts buzzing with questions ranging from asparagus to zoysiagrass. Lucky for you (and me!), the Master Gardener Volunteers of Lee County operate a helpline to assist with the calls. Master Gardener Volunteers (MGVs) are people trained by Cooperative Extension in the area of home gardening. Volunteers must give back time for their training in subsequent years to remain active. MGVs answer phone queries to The Gardenerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Helpline, provide educational seminars, and in general, help educate the public with research-based information from North Carolina State and North Carolina A&T universities. MGVs are taught and supported by the Lee County Horticulture Agent. Questions that stump the helpline attendants are relayed on to the Agent to answer. One way or another, Lee County Cooperative Extension will get you the information you need. The helpline in Lee County operates mid-March through October, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. During these times you may call (7755624) or drop in to speak with a Master Gardener Volunteer. The helpline is located in the Extension office at the McSwain Center, 2420 Tramway Road, Sanford. Of course, you may call our office any time; however, we encourage you to take advantage of this special opportunity. If you call, expect to be questioned! The volunteer will need to know lots of

details. Where do you live? Have you been watering regularly? What fertilizer did you apply? Etc. These simple details can assist the helpline attendant in making a personalized recommendation. During these hours, you can also bring in samples for the volunteer to look at. Say you have a dying shrub. You would want to bring in a sample that has dying (i.e. both healthy and declining) tissue. If you bring in dead shrubs or trees we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell you much about the problem, except that it died. And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure you already knew that part. Bring in as much of the plant as you can without destroying the plant. Also, if a few plants are affected, take note of the pattern (are all plants in a row showing symptoms or are they scattered?). Sometimes pictures can help, too. Insects can be quite a nuisance. If you suspect an insect problem or have the culprit, bring in a specimen. If possible, catch the six- (or eight- or more!) legged fiend and place him in a bottle with some rubbing alcohol. This way he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t escape when a MGV attempts to identify him. If insects are on the leaf of a plant, bring in a sample that shows the insects and damage. The helpline attendants can also assist you in getting a no cost soil analysis and explain the resulting report, answer questions about your lawn, and recommend management practices that will help you save money. The most important thing to remember about the helpline is that it is a resource for gardeners. As you heard in grade school, there are no bad questions. So go ahead, give the Extension MGVs a call. Stephanie Romelczyk is the Horticulture Agent for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County.

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