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OBAMA HAD A GOOD WEEK, BUT STILL FACES SERIOUS CHOICES Doubted and deeply in need of a comeback, President Barack Obama had a political dream week: a historic remaking of America’s health care system, a vast overhaul of how students pay for college and a groundbreaking deal with Russia to shrink nuclear arsenals
Town begins clean-up process Files, computers, belongings lost in massive fire BY BETH VELLIQUETTE The Durham Herald-Sun
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PITTSBORO — OrangeChatham District Attorney Jim Woodall walked into the office building across from the burnt ruins of the Chatham County Courthouse with a box of office supplies and set it down on a table in an empty room. “Welcome to the Chatham County District Attorney’s Office,” Woodall said Friday morning. The makeshift office is normally the grand jury room located behind the District Court courtroom. It comprises a large conference table surrounded by chairs. The acrid smell of smoke from the courthouse across the street drifted over in the wind.
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WINSTON-SALEM SIBLINGS FINALLY UNITED AFTER YEARS APART Until last month, Don Carter had no idea he had siblings. Turns out, he has seven of them. In the process of finding out that he had siblings, Carter, who lives in Florida, learned that Nancy Isley, someone he grew up thinking was a cousin, was his sister. Page 1C Submitted photo
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A dad’s passion leads Sanford teen to the bright lights of Madison Square Garden
DURHAM COMPANY CRUNCHES THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE MADNESS As John Wall swishes another three-point shot, an employee of a little-known Durham company sitting courtside speaks quietly into a wireless headset. Almost instantly, Kentucky fans watching the game on television know it’s Wall’s third three-pointer of the night. Page 11B
STATE GENETICALLY MODIFIED TOBACCO COULD BE A SOURCE OF ENERGY Some researchers say an age-old cash crop long the focus of public health debate could be used to help solve the nation’s energy crisis, by genetically modifying the tobacco leaf for use as a biofuel Page 10A
ECONOMY MORE AMERICAN RELY ON SCHOOL LUNCHES DURING RECESSION In the midst of a blistering recession, more families are flocking to the federal program that gives students free or reduced-priced lunches. Schools are watching for who enrolls in the program because it gives teachers insight into life at home and officials consider it a barometer of poverty. Page 16A
Vol. 80, No. 72 Serving Lee, Chatham, Harnett and Moore counties in the heart of North Carolina
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Sanford native and former Southern Lee basketball star Akeem Richmond set a University of Rhode Island school record for the most 3-pointers made by a freshman and garnered Atlantic 10 All-rookie team honors this season.
Editor’s Note: Akeem Richmond, the former Southern Lee High School basketball star who now plays for the University of Rhode Island, will lead his team against the University of North CarolinaChapel Hill in the final four of the NIT Tuesday night in New York City. Richmond and his father Eric have been lifelong fans of the Tar Heels. This is their story.
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Two men charged with armed robbery By JONATHAN OWENS
By ALEX PODLOGAR he father did the work himself. Working second shift, he had the mornings and early afternoons to himself and the kids. After his youngest son had
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Eric Richmond and his son, Akeem, stand outside the Dean E. Smith Center on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill in 2000 before a basketball game. Akeem was 8 years old.
SANFORD — The Sanford Police Department arrested two men Friday night in connection with an armed robbery at a local restaurant. Officers responded to Bubba’s Subs and Pizza located at 1932 S. Horner Blvd. at 10:24 p.m. Friday night to investigate an alleged armed robbery. An
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VFW TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Dianne Davis (left) listens as David Dubuc dedicates a song to her on Friday at Lee Christian School.
Students past and present honor beloved teacher By CAITLIN MULLEN cmullen@sanfordherald.com
SANFORD — A gymnasium full of current, future and former students of Dianne Davis were proud to talk about the “Dr. D ef-
HAPPENING TODAY n Downtown Sanford’s Merchant Open House will be held in downtown. For more information, call DSI at (919) 775-8332 or downtownsanford.com.
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fect” Friday at Lee Christian School. Davis, a teacher and middle school administrator at the school, was awarded the VFW Citizenship Teacher of
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OBITUARIES
BILLY LIGGETT
Sanford: Patrick Buchanan, 20; Jack Dollar, 83; Robert Easterling, age 80; Marie Evans, 77; Norman Quick; Bill Vick Sr., 82; Dr. Wolfgang Wessling, 81
The Herald’s editor takes a look through his family tree — with some surprises
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On the Agenda Rundown of local meetings in the area:
MONDAY n The Harnett County Board of Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Lillington Education Center in Lillington.
WEDNESDAY n The Sanford City Council Law & Finance Meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at City Hall in Sanford.
THURSDAY n The Moore County Board of Health will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Health Department Board Room in Carthage.
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The Junior High playground of the Sanford Recreation Department had as one of its projects the making of papier-mache plates and bowls. This picture shows some of those displaying their finished product — Dianne Zimmerman, Donna Heckle, Jeanette Fowler, Nancy Ruffner and Lou Ann Zimmerman. This photograph appeared n the July 15, 1964, Herald.
Birthdays LOCAL: Best wishes are extended to everyone celebrating a birthday today, especially Marie Rowe, James Vann Comer, George Saunders, Robert Khalil McIver, Valeria Wright, Kilmer Cheek, Cassidy Leigh Smith, Hunter Bradford, Christopher Michael Redman, Julia Hester Cole, Betty P. Johnson, Hazel Jackson, Ernest Carter, Richard B. Hearn Jr., Hailey Street, Carson Bethea, Megan Rogers, Nicholas D. Harrington and Pat Ranson. And to those celebrating Monday, especially Dominique Danielle Petty, Brandy Riddle, Lucille Dowd Lee Murphy, Yolanda Yvette Hooker, Susan Webster, Christopher McKoy, Alexis F. Boyer, Candace Sue Ashworth, Peggy Burrell, Zandrea Lynn Spears, Karen Campbell, Tiffany Spruiell, Herman McLean Sr., Anna Cameron, Christopher Wilkes Jr., Ronderrios McLean and Bobbie Andrea Griffin. CELEBRITIES: Today’s Birthdays: Former White House national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski (ZBIG’-nyef breh-ZHIN’skee) is 82. Country musician Charlie McCoy is 69. Movie director Mike Newell is 68. Actress Conchata Ferrell is 67. Actor Ken Howard is 66. Actress Dianne Wiest (weest) is 62. Country singer Reba McEntire is 55. Olympic gold-medal gymnast Bart Conner is 52. Rapper Salt (Salt-NPepa) is 44. Actress Tracey Needham is 43. Actor Max Perlich is 42. Movie director Brett Ratner is 41. Country singer Rodney Atkins is 41. Actor Vince Vaughn is 40.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR SUNDAY n Temple Theatre’s production of Jason Petty’s “El Paso” begins at 2 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. n “Cliques: A Stereotypical Musical Revue.,” written by Jordan-Matthews media specialist Rose Pate, will be performed at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Jordan-Matthews auditorium. Admission is $5 for all ages. n Looking for a fun way to celebrate the arrival of spring? Roll down to Downtown Sanford’s Merchant Open House and discover the spring spirit in Downtown Sanford. Spring Open House is brought to you by Downtown Sanford Inc. and participating downtown merchants, who are asking consumers to “Shop LocalLee” with local merchants this spring season. Days and times for participating businesses may vary. For more information, call DSI at (919) 775-8332 or downtownsanford. com.
MONDAY n The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the southern portion of the Sanford Bypass at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be held on site.
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Almanac Today is Palm Sunday, March 28, the 87th day of 2010. There are 278 days left in the year.
n Lemon Springs Ruritan Club will hold its semi-annual pancake and sausage
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APRIL 6 n The Lee County Horticulture Plant Sale will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Lee County High School’s greenhouse. Okra, cantaloupe, herbs, aloe, tomato, Morning Glories, squash, cucumbers, lettuce, spinach, broccoli, bell pepper, hot peppers, marigolds and hanging baskets will be available for purchase. All plants will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. n The annual Burrito Bash at the General Store Café, 39 West St., Pittsboro, will benefit the Central Carolina Community College Foundation and the Chatham County Partnership for Children. The 6 to 9 p.m. event features the famous General Store burrito and fixings, a silent auction and bluegrass music by Tommy Edwards and Friends. Tickets are $12 in advance at the college’s Pittsboro Campus and Siler City Center, or $15 at the door. For more information, call (919) 542-7449 or (919) 542-6495.
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This day in history: On March 28, 1979, America’s worst commercial nuclear accident occurred inside the Unit 2 reactor at the Three Mile Island plant near Middletown, Pa. In 1834, the U.S. Senate voted to censure President Andrew Jackson for the removal of federal deposits from the Bank of the United States. In 1854, during the Crimean War, Britain and France declared war on Russia. In 1898, the Supreme Court, in United States v. Wong Kim Ark, ruled that a child born in the United States to Chinese immigrants was a U.S. citizen. In 1930, the names of the Turkish cities of Constantinople and Angora were changed to Istanbul and Ankara. In 1935, the notorious Nazi propaganda film “Triumph des Willens” (Triumph of the Will), directed by Leni Riefenstahl, premiered in Berlin with Adolf Hitler present. In 1939, the Spanish Civil War effectively ended as Madrid fell to the forces of Francisco Franco. In 1941, novelist and critic Virginia Woolf drowned herself in Lewes, England. In 1942, during World War II, British naval forces raided the Nazi-occupied French port of St. Nazaire in Operation Chariot. In 1969, the 34th president of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, died in Washington, D.C., at age 78.
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Hawkins Avenue getting a facelift
SANFORD — Construction on Hawkins Avenue from Weatherspoon Street to the U.S. 1/N.C. 15/501 interchange involves resurfacing the road and protecting against potholes. “On Weatherspoon Street, from there up to U.S. 1, they basically just did an overlay, or resurfacing,� said John Olinger, division construction engineer for the North Carolina Department of Transportation. “They dug out pothole type areas. We try to fix the bad areas before we cover them up. We spent a few days patching and then resurfacing.� They plan also to mill down three inches of road under the interchange, he said, and put an inch and a half back when repaving to clean things up. “We’ll get rid of some of that broken asphalt on top,� Olinger said. They’ll start on that part of the project next week. S.T. Wooten is the contractor for the project, which had a contract price of $595,877, Olinger said. The entire project should be finished by the end of April. — from staff reports
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Bus driver charged with having firearm, drugs at school
PITTSBORO — Chatham County Sheriff’s deputies arrested an assistant school teacher and bus driver Wednesday for allegedly bringing a firearm and drugs onto a school campus. Deputies charged Elizabeth Truitt, 49, of 247 Baltimore Road in Advance Wednesday with felonious possession of a weapon on school property, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. This arrest was the result of Chatham County deputies receiving a tip from a concerned person that Truitt had a firearm on the campus of Silk Hope School. Truitt is employed by the school as an assistant teacher and bus driver. School officials received consent to search her property and found a loaded Smith and Wesson .38 caliber revolver in her possession.
During the investigation, deputies searched a trash can and located one ounce of marijuana and several assorted items of paraphernalia that a witness saw Truitt attempting to hide from officials. The school was temporarily put on lockdown status as a precaution but no serious disruption of school activities took place. Truitt was released under a $10,000 unsecured bond; she is scheduled to appear in Chatham County District Court in Pittsboro on April 12. — from staff reports
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Federal disaster aid available WILSON (MCT) — On March 18, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declared a natural disaster in North Carolina based on losses caused by excessive rain and flooding that occurred from Nov. 1, 2009 through Dec. 31, 2009. As a result, 13 counties were declared eligible for federal disaster assistance, including Farm Service Agency emergency loans for eligible family farmers. The primary disaster counties are Camden, Carteret, Craven, Currituck, Durham, Granville, Greene, New Hanover, Onslow, Orange, Pasquotank, Pender and Washington. In addition to the 13 primary counties, 26 additional counties were named as contiguous counties where eligible family farmers may qualify for FSA emergency loan assistance in accordance with Section 321 (a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. Those counties are Alamance, Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Caswell, Chatham, Columbus, Dare, Duplin, Franklin, Gates, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Perquimans, Person, Pitt, Sampson, Tyrrell, Vance, Wake, Wayne and Wilson. Effective March 18, farmers in these counties may apply for emergency loan for production losses. Nov. 18 is the deadline for filing an application. The local office is located at 1806 Goldsboro St., SW between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Any farmer who suffered a production loss should contact the office for additional information. — The Wilson Daily Times
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Processing facility will serve farmers HILLSBOROUGH (MCT) — The proposed Piedmont Food and Agricultural Processing Center for Alamance and three other counties took a big step forward when Orange County commissioners approved an agreement spelling out terms last week. The center is scheduled to open in July. It will be just southeast of Hillsborough in Orange County at 500 Valley Forge Road off N.C. 86 just north of Interstate 85. The Orange County OK comes about 16 months after a study determined such a center would not only be feasible, but should turn a profit of $150,000 by its third year. Gross profits for farmers who will use the center are estimated at more than
$2.65 million a year. The five-year agreement states the facility “will have the potential� to serve 16,214 farms in 22 counties within a 75-mile radius of Hillsborough and have a customer base of 3.3 million people. The accord is the result of a number of meetings among officials of Alamance, Orange, Durham and Chatham counties, Alamance County Manager Craig Honeycutt said. “And we do feel like we have an agreement that will be beneficial to everybody.� The Alamance County commissioners will consider passing the agreement on April 5, Honeycutt said. The manager called the center an “incubator for the farmers to market
their products and to have some place to process their wares now� that is much closer to home. Currently, the closest such center is in Asheville, Honeycutt said. A steering committee made up of a county commissioner, county manager designee, Cooperative Extension Service director and a farmer from each of the four counties will set up the center. Orange County will own, maintain, insure and operate the facility as well as enforce its rules and regulations, set fees and receive any grants. The Orange County manager will appoint the center’s executive director. The counties have already obtained grants totaling $120,000 for the center’s first year of operation. Overall, various foun-
dations and trust funds, and the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Economic Development Initiative, have committed a total of nearly $1.10 million to the center. Under the agreement, the four counties agree to provide funds to offset annual shortfalls of up to $150,000. Until the center begins turning a profit, Orange County will fund 40 percent of any shortfall up to $60,000 a year, while Alamance, Chatham and Durham counties will each pay a third of any deficit up to $90,000. Alamance and the other counties “will be paid back� for covering any shortfalls once the center is profitable, Honeycutt said.
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how she shaped them as people. “Miss Davis was tough. I mean, she made you toe the line,� Carter said. But, “I performed the best that I ever did when I was in school with Miss Davis.� He credited her tough but loving manner for making him the person he is today. “You’ve got a get out of jail free card anytime you want!� Carter told her as the crowd hooted and cheered. David Dubuc serenaded Davis with a song, pausing for a moment as he began to tear up. Davis was shocked by the honor. “It’s amazing. It’s very humbling, too,� she said. “What can be a greater joy for teachers than having former students willing to do this? I’ve always had the greatest students
in the world.� When asked why she enjoys teaching, she smiled and gestured to her students. “The thing that thrills me the most is seeing the light that comes on in their eyes when they finally get it,� she said. “This crew that I have this year, they are so special. For them to do this, it’s amazing.� As Cameron presented Davis with a gift basket, they hugged. “Wow, I’ll have to be nice to you all the rest of the year,� Davis said to Cameron jokingly. Carla Dubuc said the teacher has touched her family personally. “I don’t know how else to describe this woman other than she’s a saint that walks this earth,� Dubuc said. “We just wanted to honor her. These sixth graders think
so much of her that they wanted to give her a celebration.� The sixth grade students even pooled their money to buy a plaque for Davis, bringing dollar bills and coins to pay for it, Dubuc said. “She’s an excellent teacher, but she’s also a good communicator with parents and she cares about students,� said Stephen Coble, administrator of Lee Christian School. “She sets the standard...but she does it with a little flair. She enjoys what she’s doing. For her, teaching is not simply methods; it is an art. If I have an artist here, it is Dianne Davis.� The children pick up on her love for the job, Coble said, as do parents. “They know automatically that she’s pulling for the children,� he said.
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the Year for Lee County. She is currently in competition at the state level. Students of all ages — including Lillington Police Chief Frank Powers and Lee County Sheriff Tracy Carter — gathered in the school gym Friday afternoon to surprise the teacher and honor her for her award and years of service. As Davis walked into the gym and realized what was happening, the crowd screamed and clapped for her. After getting over the initial shock, Davis beamed her way through the ceremony. She’s been teaching since 1970, when she started at Big Oak Christian Academy in Biscoe. She spent seven years there before moving to Grace Christian School, where she taught for 17 years. She’s been at Lee Christian for 16 years now. Carla Dubuc, parent of one of Davis’s current sixth grade students Cameron Dubuc, spoke Friday of the “Dr. D effect� at the school. “She has guided us academically and spiritually,� Dubuc said. “She teaches these kids kindness and love. ... She’s really a foundation of this school.� Powers and Carter talked about their experiences with Davis and
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4A / Sunday, March 28, 2010 / The Sanford Herald Obituaries Patrick Buchanan
SANFORD — Patrick Ryan Buchanan, 20, died Thursday (3/25/10) at his home. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Barney and Buchanan Rachel Coone. He is survived by his parents, Mike Buchanan and Sharon Buchanan, both of Sanford; a brother, Brandon Michael Buchanan of Sanford; paternal grandparents, Odell and Dorothy Buchanan of Sanford. The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at Cool Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Ira Sutton and the Rev. Matt Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall from 3 to 6 p.m. today and other times at Mike Buchanan’s home and Sharon Buchanan’s home. Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome. com. Memorials may be made to the Kent Bullard Memorial Educational Fund, 1313 Cool Springs Road, Sanford, N.C. 27330 or to Grace Christian Church, Lighthouse Fellowship Ministries, 2605 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Sanford, N.C. 27330. Arrangements are by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Inc. of Sanford.
Marie Evans
SANFORD — Marie Evans, 77, of 1028 Courtland Drive, died Tuesday (3/23/10) at Central Carolina Hospital. She is survived by daughters, Beatrice Battle, Marlene Evans, Irene Evans, Martha McDonald and Diane McLeod, all of Sanford; a son, Donnie Evans of Sanford; 13 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law; two sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the home of Beatrice E. Battle, 157 Hayes Road, Sanford. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at Robinson Chapel AME Zion Church in Sanford. Burial will follow at Minter Cemetery in Sanford. Condolences may be made at www.knottsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Knotts Funeral Home of Sanford.
Norman Quick SANFORD — Norman Bernard Quick, of 405B N. Steele St., died Wednesday (3/24/10) at his residence. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Emmanuel Glorious Church of God in Sanford. The body will be in the church one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be made at www.cewilliefuneralservice.com. Arrangements are by C.E. Willie Funeral and Cremation Services of Sanford.
Bill Vick Sr. SANFORD — John “Bill� Vick Sr., 82, died Saturday (3/27/10) at Sanford Health and Rehabilitation. He was born Aug. 8, 1927 in Rocky Mount, son of the late Jim Vick and Lessie Mae Joyner Vick. He was in the construction business. He retired from Whitin Roberts Company in Sanford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Cassie Goodwin Vick and a son, Jerry Vick. He is survived by a daughter, Sylvia Fore of Sanford; sons, Dennis Vick and John Vick Jr., both of Sanford; a brother, Jimmy “J.B.� Vick of Sanford; six grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m.
Robert Easterling
Kayland Mitchell Godfrey
SANFORD — Robert E. Easterling, age 80, of Sanford, passed away at his home Thursday night, March 25, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Easterling Sr.; mother ,Lena Belle Stubbs Easterling; and a brother, William H. Easterling Jr. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cleo Cotten Easterling; children, Debra Ann Cox of Norfolk, Va., Terry Jean Graham of Supply and Kim Easterling of Sanford; grandchildren, Anna Cox, Douglas Cox, Anthony Easterling Graham, Lindsay Graham and Charlie Ann Kay; and a great-grandchild, Nicholas Graham. He was born in Bennettsville, S.C. and was a 20 year retired veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served as Chief Hospital Corpsman and was awarded a Navy Commendation for his service to his country. Bob was retired from the E.P.A. Civil Service at Research Triangle Park after 22 years of service where he received the Scientific and Technological Achievement award In Health Effects Research. He was a member of the Buffalo Masonic Lodge and was also a Shriner. Bob was also a member of the East Sanford Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 29, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Buffalo Cemetery in Sanford with the Rev. Robbie Gibson and the Rev. Robert Yandle officiating. A visitation will be held today, March 28, 2010, from 4 to 6 p.m. at MillerBole Funeral Home in Sanford. Online condolences may be made at www.millerboles.com. Miller-Boles Funeral Home of Sanford is serving the family.
MONCURE — Kayland Mitchell Godfrey, age 41, of Moncure, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. She was born on January 21, 1969 in Lee County. She is survived by her husband, Allen Brewer of Moncure; two daughters, Kristy Morgan of Deep River and Kasey Morgan of Moncure; one grandson, Brandon of Moncure; her father, Earlie Mitchell of New Hill, and mother, Kay Godfrey Godfrey Mitchell of Sanford; one brother, “Lil� Earlie and wife Sheila of New Hill; a sister, Tonya Mitchell Brewer and husband Chris “Peanut� of Moncure; a special niece and nephew also survive her, Bridgett and Lantz Mitchell of Moncure. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 29, 2010, from 7 to 9 p.m at Miller-Boles Funeral Home in Sanford. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Temple in Sanford with the Rev. Lewis Lawson and the Rev. Mike Oldham officiating. Burial will follow at New Elam Christian Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www. millerboles.com. Miller-Boles Funeral Home of Sanford is serving the family. Paid obituary
Sanford; a brother-in-law, Jimmy Martin of Tennessee; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and friends. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Johnsonville AME Zion Church in Cameron. Burial will follow at Johnsonville Community Cemetery in Cameron. Condolences may be made at www.knottsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Knotts Funeral Home of Sanford.
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Tuesday at Miller-Boles Funeral Home Chapel in Sanford with the Rev. Robbie Gibson officiating. Condolences may be made at www.millerboles.com. Arrangements are by Miller-Boles Funeral Home of Sanford.
Wolfgang Wessling SANFORD — Funeral service for Dr. Wolfgang Heinrich Wessling, 81, who died Wednesday (3/24/10), was conducted Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Tim Martin and Kendra K. Martin officiating. Eulogy was by Betty Sue McNeill. Burial followed in Zion Christian Church Cemetery. Lector and organist was Tamara Lewis. The congregation sang three selections. Pallbearers were John Southern, Joe Dilworth, Jim Ryser, Ron McNeill, Wes Farrell and Travis Dunlap. Arrangements were by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Inc. of Sanford.
Roosevelt Brunson Jr. CAMERON — Roosevelt Brunson Jr., 49, of 619 West Road, died Thursday (3/25/10) at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. After graduating from Western Harnett High School, he attended High Point College and Bethel Bible College. He worked as a Juvenile Court Counselor and was employed with the state for at least 27 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Roosevelt Jack Brunson Sr. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Brunson; a son, Roosevelt Brunson III (3J); maternal grandmother, Flora Stewart; mother, Frances Cameron; sisters, Robbin Brumfield and Jennifer Brunson; a brother, David Wright; sisters-in-law, Charlene Martin of Tennessee, Frankie Lewis and husband Carl of Goldsboro, Alicia Manuel of Marshall, Wanda Ripley and husband Leroy of Tennessee and Teresa Fox and husband Glenn of
Theodas Barrett CARTHAGE — Theodas Barrett, 64, died Thrusday (3/25/10) at the E. Carlton Powell Hospice Center in Lillington. Arrangments will be announced by Pugh & Smith Funeral of Carthage.
Reta Marsh PITTSBORO — Reta Price Marsh, 89, of 140 Brookstone Lane, died Friday (3/26/10) at Cambridge Hills Assisted Living Home in Pittsboro. She is survived by Joyce A. Alston and husband Timothy of Sanford, Martha E. Cooper
of Hemingway, S.C. and Steve Marsh and wife Doris of Bear Creek; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Centennial AME Zion Church in Bear Creek with the Rev. Marcus Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be made at www.knottsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Knotts Funeral Home of Pittsboro.
Shirley Bush WINSTON-SALEM — Shirley Ann Bush, 57, formerly of Sanford, died Thursday (3/25/10) at Kate B. Hospice House of Winston-Salem. The family will receive friends at 301 Church St. in Sanford. Arrangements by Hooper Funeral Home of Winston-Salem. Locally announced by Watson Mortuary, Inc. of Sanford.
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Juliette Graham
ENTERPRISE, Ala. — Juliette Williamson Graham, 70, died Friday (3/26/10) in Enterprise, Ala. She was born Oct. 2, 1939 in Georgia, daughter of the late Charles Alva and Hallie Phelps Williamson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Graham. She is survived by a daughter, Angle Bryant and husband Chris of Enterprise, Ala.; a sister, Cassie Chaffin and husband Jimmy of Gordonsville, Va.; and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Sorrells Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Bryant officiating. Burial will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Sanford with Sorrells Funeral Home of Enterprise, Ala. directing. Arrangements are by Sorrells Funeral Home of Enterprise, Ala.
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The District Attorney’s office was located on the first floor of the courthouse, and when the fire broke out in the attic of the building, staff members rushed out of their offices thinking it was probably just a minor fire and they’d be able to go back in an hour or so. They left their purses, their car keys, cell phones and, of course, their computers and files that contained hundreds if not thousands of hours worth of case work. On Friday morning, with the box of office supplies that Woodall brought down from his Hillsborough office, they began the work of rebuilding their caseloads. The Administrative Office of Courts was sending computers, and phone installers already began hooking up phone lines, which were expected to be operational by the end of the work day Friday. “The most immediate issue, of course, is all of our files, which are either destroyed completely or they’re going to be inaccessible for quite a while,� Woodall said. “All you have to do is look at the structure of the old courthouse. It’s unsafe.� Some of the basic case information is on AOC computers, but all the interviews, witness lists, copies of subpoenas,
LILLINGTON — Mr. Oker Lee Thomas, 87, of Lillington, died Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Brookfield Retirement Center in Lillington. Mr. Thomas was born on August 3, 1922 in Harnett County and was the son of the late Essie Clyde (Brown) and Clarence Tillman Thomas Sr. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Jane Carolyn Thomas, and a brother, Harold Thomas of Lillington. Mr. Thomas was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II. He was an ordained Presbyterian Elder and a lifelong farmer. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Thomas Golden Woodley Thomas; a son, Donnie Lee Thomas and wife Sandra of Lillington; daughters, Betty Thomas Hathaway and husband Woodrow of High Point, Diane Thomas Faircloth Leonard and husband Clarence “Junior� of Asheboro and Dale Thomas Darroch of Lillington; sisters, Frances Betancourt of Raleigh, Noralene Moore Stewart and Shirley Bain, both of Lillington, and Ann Price of Roxboro; brothers, Odell Thomas of Sanford, Ray Thomas, Clarence T. “Tommy� Thomas Jr. and Danny Thomas, all of Lillington; eight grandchildren,
warrants, phone numbers and contact information for each of their Superior Court cases lie at the bottom of a pile of rubble. So in addition to setting up a new office, prosecutors begin the long task of recreating the files, Woodall said. That started by setting up the computers from the AOC and, in a pleasant surprise, prosecutors were able to retrieve more data than they expected. In another glimmer of hope, Woodall said he learned of a recovery process through which paper documents soaked by water from the fire hoses can be frozen, and then preserved in a way to limit the amount of water damage. For now, prosecutors will examine the clerk’s files, which just contain the basic information, to begin rebuilding case data, Woodall said. “From the skeletal files, they’ll have to start making calls to police departments and the Sheriff’s Office asking them to start copying their case files and resubmitting them to the
David Thomas and wife Chris, Christy Thomas Nicholson and husband Steven, Scott Faircloth and wife Renee, Jason Faircloth and wife Shannon, Matthew Leonard, Karen Hathaway Mullins and husband Tim, Courtney Hathaway Beck and husband Tracy and Jamie Darroch; seven great-grandchildren, Haley Nicholson; Nicole, Isaiah, and Olivia Faircloth; Andrew and Hannah Rose Mullins; and Brittany Darroch; seven step grandchildren, Chris, Scott and Eric Brantley; Timothy Oldham and Janice Oldham Gatlin; and Michael and Kevin Leonard; and eight step great-grandchildren, Maggie Brantley; Marshall Oldham; Brian and Amy Gatlin; Stephen, Nathan, Rebekah and Zachary Leonard; Chad, Matthew, Alana, Jessica, Savanna and Michayla Leonard. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today, March 28, 2010, at the funeral home and other times at his residence. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2010, at Lillington Presbyterian Church with Dr. William Goodnight and the Rev. Bertrand Pitchford officiating. Burial will follow at Harnett Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at www.oquinnpeebles.com. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society Relay for Life, c/o Nancy Wright, 309 Cornelius-Harnett Blvd., Lillington, N.C. 27546. Funeral arrangements entrusted to O’Quinn-Peebles Funeral Home. Paid obituary
District Attorney’s Office. “I had four or five flash drives that contained everything that was important to me, but they’re all in my desk drawer,� Woodall said. Although the staff lamented the loss of their personal belongings in the fire, it was the work that they lost that was the biggest problem. Assistant District
Attorney Kayley Taber was grateful that the office disposed of a major murder case a week or so ago, but she worried about the files of a number of sexual assault and murder cases that were lost. “It’s in excess of over 1,000 man hours,� Woodall said. Offers of help have come from all over the
Jack Leon Dollar SANFORD — Mr. Jack Leon Dollar, 83, of Sanford, died Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Central Carolina Hospital. Mr. Dollar was born in Lee County, on April 17, 1926, to the late Royce Leon Dollar and Janie Hardin Dollar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Phillips Dollar, and a sister, Dora Ellington. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was active in the Seven Seas Club and was also a member of the Stanley McLeod VFW Post #5631. Mr. Dollar was a member of East Sanford Baptist Church, former Chairman of the Deacons, Sunday School teacher, choir member, and sang with the Jubilee Choir of the Sandy Creek Baptist Associational Church choir. He was retired from Allied Chemical. He is survived by two sons, Kenneth Dollar and wife Mary Beth of Nashville, N.C. and Mark Dollar of Sanford; a daughter, Janice Hughes and husband Bobby of Waxhaw; a brother, Bill Dollar and wife Delores of South Hill, Va.; a granddaughter, Kristi Oder of Greenville; two grandsons, Stephen and Dustin Dollar of Sanford; and two great-grandchildren, Sophie Oder and Grant Dollar; and several step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends today, March 28, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home. The funeral will be Monday, March 29, 2010, at 11 a.m. at East Sanford Baptist Church with the Rev. Robbie Gibson presiding. Burial will follow at Lee Memory Gardens with military rites. Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Inc. of Sanford. Paid obituary
state, Woodall said. Other district attorney offices have offered their help, and volunteers have called and said they’d like to help, Woodall said. For now, all they have is a box of office sup-
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6A / Sunday, March 28, 2010 / The Sanford Herald
Editorial Board: Bill Horner III, Publisher • Billy Liggett, Editor • R.V. Hight, Special Projects Editor
SUNDAY THUMBS THUMBS UP: Best of the best The 2010 Best of Lee County selections, as chosen by readers of this newspaper, were featured in Saturday’s Herald. Besides the winners, also listed were runners-up in the many categories. In most of the categories, there were votes cast for many various nominees. Lee County is fortunate to have many individuals and businesses so well thought and deserving of such recognition. Our lives are enriched by
these individuals and businesses that provide such valuable service to our community. Congratulations to each of the winners — as well as to all who were nominated for the recognition.
THUMBS DOWN: Terrible loss in Pittsboro As we state in Saturday’s Herald, the fire that destroyed the Chatham County Courthouse Thursday destroyed more than just a building. It has taken away the town’s centerpiece ... the image
many identified Pittsboro with. Here in Lee County, we love our courthouse, but it’s not a stretch to say that few people truly identify Sanford or Lee County by its image. In fact, one thing Sanford lacks is the one true identifying image (we have many good ones, but nothing that without a doubt says “Sanford”). We’re encouraged by news that the courthouse may be saved. Regardless of whether they have to tear it down or are able to rebuild from the existing structure, the courthouse will rise again ... we are certain.
THUMBS UP: Another hometown hero Our heartfelt best wishes to Spc. Jay Calendine — the Sanford native currently serving
in the Middle East — and his family. Calendine was awarded the Purple Heart this month, an honor for soldiers either wounded or killed in battle. Calendine, who’ll return home in May, was wounded when the vehicle he was traveling in hit an explosive device back in October, The Herald learned Saturday. He and another soldier were injured and suffered concussions, while the driver was more seriously injured (though survived). The Herald will have more on Calendine’s story in Tuesday’s edition. Until then, we’re proud
To the Editor:
RE: Fire difficult to watch for Pittsboro townsfolk You know, actually, everything happens for a reason in God’s eyes so I’m sure something great will come out of this. — little_mafias Any fire that destroys property is tragic, but when it involves something so historic and embedded in the very image generated when people think of a particular place, it is especially heartbreaking. It is so sad to lose the focal point of Pittsboro and all the history associated with it. — Kimdenise
RE: Health care reform and you
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Today’s Prayer And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. (Colossians 3:23) PRAYER: Help me, Father, to be more obedient to You. Help me to trust You more. Amen.
Finally, a brief kudos to all of our frequent Web commenters for keeping it civil. Since we reopened our site to comments after a one-month hiatus because of vulgar and offensive language, the discussions have been decidedly better. And this comes at a time when health care and school topics were the subjects of many of our stories. It may not last. In fact, there may be some vulgar comments on this very story. But for now, we thank you for being respectable.
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Thanks so much for this insight on explaining different situations on the health care reform bill. I think it does benefit the struggling and persons living below the poverty level, it gives them health care which, otherwise, they probably could not afford. I know the higher income and larger small businesses employing 50 or more employees probably don’t like the bill, but in my opinion, they should spread some of the money around, because after all it gets the larger small businesses to provide health care to their employees or they are penalized by paying $2,000 per employee after 2014. Everyone needs health care, anything can happen and people need to be covered. How well a person would be covered is another story, but for start something is better than nothing. It’s all politics. — Shenita.buie
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The problem is how it will be paid for. In many cases the cost of health insurance under this law will be more than the tax/penalties for not having coverage, so healthier people will choose which is the best option, for many that will be to just take the tax at the end of the year, so they will take the tax until such time they get sick and then will be able to get health insurance. The ability to add and drop coverage at will increases adverse selection and will not work, at least not for private insurers. Imagine how expensive car insurance would be if the individuals were allowed to get car insurance only after they wrecked their car? — twinmomplus1
of him and all of our nation’s troops who’ve served or are currently serving in the armed forces.
Retracing my roots I
n the spirit of March madness, I’ve been doing my own bracketology in the past week. My brackets have nothing to do with basketball, and to me, they’re far more fascinating. Before I begin, let me apologize if this column comes off as an extended commercial for ancestry.com. But I’m currently four days into a free two-week trial on the site, and already I’ve traced family back to the 1500s. I’ve discovered Civil War and Revolutionary War veterans in my family, I traced the years some branches of my family made the trek to the U.S. from overseas (most of them England or Germany), and I’ve even made a somewhat shocking discovery about my ties with North Carolina and my possible relations to a Herald employee and current Lee County commissioner. Sticking with the basketball theme, I already knew the finalists (my parents), the final four (my grandparents) and most of the names of my elite 8 (my great grandparents) of my family tree. I’m highly fortunate at 33 to still have all four of my grandparents living, and I met and knew five of my eight great grandparents — attended three of their funerals. But from the sweet 16 on, I was pretty much clueless. I knew absolutely nothing about my great-great grandparents, and it didn’t take long to make my first surprising discovery in this group.
I HAVE TAR HEEL BLOOD My great-great grandfather is Thomas B. Richardson (1872-1949), and his father was William B. Richardson (1854-1924). William brought the Richardsons to Houston, Texas, but not until after being born and raised in ... Moore County, North Carolina. That’s right, in the Round of 32 in my family, I am related to the Richardsons, which I’m told is a family rich in history (and money) in the area just a half hour south of where I made a career move three years ago. Small world. I shared this news with The Herald’s Jonathan Owens, whose family has deep roots in North Carolina, specifically Moore County. Jonathan shared with me that he has Richardson blood as well. In other words, the guy who’s sat next to me for the past three years at The Herald could be a distant cousin. Again, small world. This news was interesting enough, but if you go back just one more generation, another familiar name pops up in my ancestry. William B. Richardson’s father was Thomas Richardson (1826-1898), who married Nancy Keller (1826-1860), the daughter of Solomon Keller (1800-1893) and granddaughter of Martin Keller (1750-1842), the man who brought this branch of Kellers to North Carolina (Kings Creek, near Hickory) from Pennsylvania after his father settled there from Germany.
Billy Liggett Sanford Herald Editor Contact Billy Liggett by e-mail at bliggett@sanfordherald.com The Keller/Kelly name is a big name in Sanford (we have a bypass named after one of them), and it’s possible that somewhere down that line, I’m related. As with Jonathan, I can’t find that “link” yet, but I’m looking. Martin Keller has an entire paragraph written about him in “The Heritage of Caldwell County, 1983,” and from there, I learned he bought land in North Carolina in 1778, where he farmed, ran a mill, blacksmithed, made guns and hunted (it says he killed as many as eight deer in a day). Way to go, grandpa Martin.
MARMADUKE THE HERO Going back to William B. Richardson (my great-great-great grandfather), I found out his wife was Hannah Murphy, the daughter of the man with the greatest name I think I’ve ever seen. Marmaduke Murphy. With a name like that, I imagine grandpa Marmaduke to have been 6-feet, 6-inches tall, flowing blond hair, chiseled chin and piercing blue eyes with the ability to take a shotgun blast to the chest standing up without budging. After further studying, I learned the shotgun part wasn’t true. Marmaduke served in the 6th Tennessee Calvary in the Civil War, and he died on Aug. 29, 1864 in Memphis, Tenn. I learned he died in a relatively small battle where Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest raided Union troops in Memphis not in an attempt to capture the city, but to release Southern prisoners from Irving Block Prison. He was one of 194 to die (only 34 of them Confederate). o I could go on and on, and perhaps this is only fascinating to me. The earliest relative I’ve found is William Stachouwser, whose name went on to change to Stackhouse, and he was born in 1505 in England around the time of Henry VIII (before Shakespeare’s time). My wife found out that her Cajun ancestry came from France and not Canada, which pleased her for obvious reasons. And I’ve traced the name “Liggett” to England in the late 1600s. Five-hundred-plus years in four days. Not a bad week so far.
The headlines of “Street wants ‘historic’ status” is misleading. Are three Hawkins Avenue residents the entire street? It is my understanding that a Historic Commission member and two Hawkins residents are the committee of three pursuing the local historic status. The meeting of March 24 was to introduce their plans in securing this changed designation. The plans included future meetings with experts to address/answer various issues pertaining to the benefits of a Local Historic District, formulating guidelines for the proposed district (not unitizing the present RosemontMcIver guidelines), identifying and changing the geographical area along Hawkins Avenue that is to be placed in a local historic district. This area could be larger or smaller than the present National Historic Register designation. The attendees were given an opportunity for dialogue to express pro/con opinions, to ask questions and to state their preferences. This being the first of several planned meetings, seemingly with the intention of achieving success in changing and bestowing a local historical title on top of or in place of a presently National Historic Register designation. One may question what is the difference between a National Historic District and a Local Historic District? “The National Register does not put any restrictions on what property owners can do to their properties, unless they choose to apply for state and federal tax credits for rehabilitation expenses. Whereas, the local Historic designation requires property owners to follow set of design guidelines for exterior changes to their properties.” It is the Sanford Historic Preservation Commission that reviews these exterior changes to ensure they meet the design guidelines. This Commission can approve or disapprove the plans. In July 2000, a strong representation of Hawkins Avenue residents who were in opposition of this local designation appeared before the City Council expressing this fact. The City Council voted against the establishment of a Local Historic District on July 18, 2000. Today in 2010, I remain in opposition of this proposed change, as to me it offers little more than a series of headaches in researching data, making applications, adhering to guidelines, time lapses awaiting either approval or disapproval to say nothing of the financial expenditures. Are the key words in a local historic district more - restrictions, control and costs? Personally is it not more preferable to embrace being listed on the National Register of Historic Districts by having pride in our properties, maintaining in a manner that is compliant to the neighborhood and lastly encourage the City or Historic Commission to erect signs which appropriately designate the area established in 2000.
RUTH GURTIS Sanford
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omething very scary is happening out there. The gas line was cut at the house of one congressman’s brother after his address was posted online as a way to send a message to the congressman about his vote for health care reform. A coffin was left on another’s front lawn. A number of House Democrats have requested increased police protection. Protesters are reportedly planning to picket the Senate parliamentarian’s home. Someone took a shot at the Richmond, Va., office of House Minority Whip Eric Cantor. A new Harris poll shows that as many as one in four Republicans believe that Barack Obama is the Antichrist. Meanwhile, so-called leaders of the two parties are using the occasion to blame each other. Cantor has accused Democrats of “dangerously fanning the flames.” House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn accused Republican lawmakers of sending “signals” that amount to aiding and abetting the violence. Enough. Obama is our president, the president of the United States. What is at stake is far more important than health care reform, important as that is. In a democracy, you take your lumps. Majority rules. If you don’t like what the president and Congress are doing, vote against them. Ditto if you don’t like what the opposition is doing. Get involved in politics. Run for office. Many of us did not like George Bush’s decision to invade Iraq. We thought it was wrong. But I never hated Bush, and I repeatedly criticized those who said they did. As a young aide to Sen. Ted Kennedy, I fought hard against the Reagan Revolution. But in the years since, I have repeatedly visited the Reagan Library out of respect for the man and for the office of the presidency. Bush was wrong, but he wasn’t evil. Same for Reagan. Obama may be right or wrong, but he loves this country. I have no doubt that he and all the members of Congress are doing what they think is best for this country. Those who threaten them — on either side — are tearing at the fabric that binds us together. The idea of picketing the parliamentarian, of all people, a nonpartisan professional charged with interpreting procedural rules, would be funny if it weren’t so frightening. Have we lost our collective conscience? Have we forgotten what really matters? Passion can be a wonderful thing in politics. I encourage my students to be passionate about politics, and it saddens me, frankly, how many of them are simply “turned off” by all things Washington. But like most good things, too much passion can be dangerous. Politics requires compromise. In every contest, there are winners and losers, and knowing how to be good at both is essential to a stable democracy. I understand that there are many people who really do believe that Obama is taking the country in the wrong direction. They have no doubt. They are as sure of this as they are of their religious beliefs. But that sort of faith can be way, way too powerful to contain in a system in which you lose as often as you win. It is time for our leaders to act like leaders, to stop fighting like schoolchildren about who started it and who is to blame. We — and they — need to tone down the rhetoric. Someone could get hurt. Keep it up, both sides, and someone will get hurt. This nation can survive an illconceived health care bill, if that’s what you think it is; we have survived an ill-conceived war, which is what many of us thought it was. What we cannot survive is partisanship run amok to the point that we start hating each other instead of our real enemies.
ealth care is the next-to-last thing I want to write about. The last thing is abortion, so this column is a banquet of tortures. Usually, I would not return so soon to a topic that I tend to associate with the pleasures of head-banging, but broad misunderstanding about what’s in the health care reform law justifies another lap. Still cloudy is whether the new law of the land allows funding for abortions and whether President Obama’s executive order is of any real (judicially enforceable) value. The answer to the latter is in little dispute. It is “no.” An executive order cannot override a statute. As to the funding issue, well, it’s intentionally complicated. And suffice to say, it shouldn’t be. Defenders argue that: (1) nowhere does the bill say funds will go toward abortion; (2) the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal funding for abortion, applies. Both assertions are true — up to a point. It isn’t what the bill says; it’s what it doesn’t say. ... To the first argument: Of course the bill doesn’t explicitly state that it appropriates abortion funding. In fact, it takes pains to use terminology that seems to explicitly forbid it. But other areas are swampier. And, indeed, funds could be used to pay for abortion under circumstances that predictably will evolve. History and precedent tell us this much. For one thing, the Hyde Amendment is a rider that must be lobbied and attached each year to the annual Labor/ Health and Human Services appropriations bill. Under its terms, the amendment applies only to those funds. Rather than following the usual course of funding community health centers (CHCs) through the Labor/HHS budget, the health care reform measure does an end-run around Hyde by directly appropriating billions of dollars into a new CHC fund. Because the Obama administration’s “fix-it” bill did not include the abortionban language proposed by Rep. Bart Stupak, those billions appropriated to CHCs simply are not covered by Hyde. Now, the president’s executive order purports to address this gap by extending the Hyde Amendment to these dollars as well. The problem is that, regardless of Obama’s stated intentions, he can’t actually do this without an act of Congress. As Dorinda Bordlee, an attorney with the Bioethics Defense Fund, wrote: “If a president could do that, there would be no need to have a majority of Congress pass the Hyde Amendment each and every year to prevent abortion funding using Medicaid dollars for low-income government health care. Instead, we could have simply prevailed on each president to issue an executive order saying agencies can’t use Medicaid money for abortion. Congress controls the purse strings, not the president. That’s Civics 101.” It is telling that the nation’s largest abortion provider — Planned Parenthood — is claiming “victory” because “we were able to keep the Stupak abortion ban out of the final legislation and President Obama did not include the Stupak language in his executive order.” Several supporters of the bill have argued that this debate is otherwise irrelevant because abortions aren’t performed at CHCs. While currently true, this doesn’t mean that CHCs wouldn’t like to offer abortion among their reproductive services. ... Federal courts long have held that when a statute requires provision of health services under such broad categories, then the statute must be construed to include abortion unless it explicitly excludes it. Voila. ... Prediction: Abortions will be performed at CHCs, you can bet your foreclosed mortgage on that. There was always a will by this administration, and now there’s a way. *** In a recent column I wrote that Margaret Chase Smith was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate. She was the first elected to both houses. The first woman elected to the Senate was Hattie Caraway of Arkansas.
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f there is anything good to say about Democrat control of the White House, Senate and House of Representatives, it’s that their extraordinarily brazen, heavy-handed acts have aroused a level of constitutional interest among the American people that has been dormant for far too long. Part of this heightened interest is seen in the strength of the tea party movement around the nation. Another is the angry reception that many congressmen received at their district town hall meetings. Yet another is seen by the exchanges on the nation’s most popular radio talk shows such as Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Mark Levin and others. Then there’s the rising popularity of conservative/libertarian television shows such as Glenn Beck, John Stossel and Fox News. While the odds on favorite is that the Republicans will do well in the fall elections, Americans who want constitutional government should not see Republican control as a solution to what our founders would have called “a long train of abuses and usurpations.” Solutions to our nation’s problems require correct diagnostics and answers to questions like: Why did 2008 presidential and congressional candidates spend over $5 billion campaigning for office? Why did special interests pay Washington lobbyists over $3 billion that same year? What are reasons why corporations, unions and other interest groups fork over these billions of dollars to lobbyists and into the campaign coffers of politicians? One might say that these groups are simply extraordinarily civic-minded Americans who have a deep and abiding interest in elected officials living up to their oath of office to uphold and defend the U.S. Constitution. Another response is these politicians, and the people who spend billions of dollars on them, just love participating in the political process. If you believe either of these explanations, you’re probably a candidate for some medicine, a straitjacket and a padded cell. A far better explanation for the billions going to the campaign coffers of Washington politicians and lobbyist lies in the awesome government power and control over business, property, employment and other areas of our lives. Having such power, Washington politicians are in the position to grant favors and commit acts that if committed by a private person would land him in jail. Here’s one among thousands of ex-
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amples: Incandescent light bulbs are far more convenient and less expensive than compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL) that General Electric now produces. So how can General Electric sell its costly CFLs? They know that Congress has the power to outlaw incandescent light bulbs. General Electric was the prominent lobbyist for outlawing incandescent light bulbs and in 2008 had a $20 million lobbying budget. Also, it should come as no surprise that General Electric is a contributor to global warmers who help convince Congress that incandescent bulbs were destroying the planet. The greater Congress’ ability to grant favors and take one American’s earnings to give to another American, the greater the value of influencing congressional decision-making. There’s no better influence than money. The generic favor sought is to get Congress, under one ruse or another, to grant a privilege or right to one group of Americans that will be denied another group of Americans. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi covering up for a corrupt Ways and Means Committee Chairman, Charles Rangel, said that while his behavior “was a violation of the rules of the House. It was not something that jeopardized our country in any way.” Pelosi is right in minimizing Rangel’s corruption. It pales in comparison, in terms of harm to our nation, to the legalized corruption that’s a part of Washington’s daily dealing. Hopefully, our nation’s constitutional reawaking will begin to deliver us from the precipice. There is no constitutional authority for two-thirds to three-quarters of what Congress does. Our constitution’s father, James Madison, explained, “The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government, are few and defined ... (to be) exercised principally on external objects, as war, peace, negotiation, and foreign commerce.”
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have their tickets in hand. Once inside, the son is shot out of a cannon, past the blinking lights and whirring sounds of the carnival rides at the state fair. Straight to the shooting booth he goes, the father — and the money — in tow. The son takes the ball, squares his feet and hits it. Then another. And another. Oversized, goofy stuffed animals are pulled off the fencing and handed to the father. A line forms, and the carney vendor barks to give someone else a chance. “I went home with a lot of stuffed animals and always gave them to my great-grandmother,� the son recalls. “They had to close the booth at Carowinds once,� the father recalls. “Even at 3 or 4, he always went right on past the rides and straight for the shooting booth. We had every kind of stuffed animal.�
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shown such resolve toward the game of basketball, the father decided to give him something no other kid in town would have. A full court. So the father went to work, back-breaking as it was. It hurt the wallet even more. Still, he did it, laying the concrete himself to give his boy what might one day amount to an extra advantage over all the others. And then the father realized it was all wrong. Dribbling around on his own court in the back yard wasn’t going to help the son. It was the exact wrong thing to do. So the father ripped up the new court, allowing the North Carolina Sandhills to take over again. “Larry Bird always talked about the fundamentals being No. 1. I knew that if the kid could dribble in the sand, he could dribble anywhere in the world,� the father recalls. “Just yesterday, I was out in the back yard and let that sand run through my hands. All I could think was, ‘From the sands of Lemon Springs to Madison Square Garden.�
o The father is coaching his son. Of course he is. They play a parks and recreation game in an elementary school gym and it’s clear which of the boys is the best player on the floor. The game is gone, but here comes the son on a fast break. As he nears the basket, he elevates — and splits his legs. He probably first saw the move a few years earlier when Vince Carter did it in the Slam Dunk Contest at the All-Star Game. The son does his own mini-version, taking the ball between his legs while airborne, then lofting a layup high off the glass for a dazzling deuce. “People all immediately started looking at me like I taught him that,� the father says. “I was like,
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His mother had already had three girls. The parents were hoping for a boy this time. The mother went to her doctor’s appointment, knowing that the doc would be able to determine the sex of the baby. The father got the news and told the mother that it would be another
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the mother prepared to welcome into the family another little girl. Only when she delivered did she find out the secret the father had been keeping from her.
A month later, holding his infant son, the father held the boy up in the sky as the sun danced around the two of them. His boy healthy, he asked the heavens for a basketball
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player. “Man, God has blessed me,� the father says now. o The son can’t wait to get to the gate. The October aromas of funnel cakes and deep fried Twinkies waft over the family before they even
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‘That’s the first time I’ve seen it, too.’” The son is 11 years old. o He isn’t even in high school, yet, but the son’s getting invites to the most prestigious summer camps in the country. He goes to Howard Garfinkel’s Five Star Camp, has his picture taken with the legendary recruiting organizer. A different kind of basketball game has begun. Money can get tight going to all these camps. But the family, with some help from old friends, finds a way. “People I’ve known since I was kid, they’d help out,” the father says. “All these years, it’s come from everywhere. The community has always supported us.” o
After four years starring on the high school hardwood at the new school in town, the son has been through all the tricks of the trade. He knows them all — some of them all too well. “They lie right to your face,” the young man says as his decision nears. “It’s amazing, but they do it. They’ll tell you everything you want to hear, then never call you back.” He got calls and letters from all the big-time programs, but roster spots and scholarships fill up quickly. Programs from the mid-major conferences now have the most interest, though Jim Boeheim and Syracuse are still hanging around the periphery.
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Akeem Richmond at 2 years old with his father in Atlanta, Ga. After months of agonizing deliberation without the help of his father — “I knew that if I said this is where I think you should go, he’d go there. But this was a decision he had to make,” the father explains — he knows he’s made the right call. The coach has been up front with him from Day 1. The offense suits his style. He has a chance to play right away. Then the phone rings. It’s the University of Georgia, asking for just a little more time. The son says thanks, but he has made up mind.
patented jump shot. He never gets it off. The defender — a teammate delivering a hard lesson and a unabashed glimpse of what might be an ugly future — is there in a flash and swats away the shot. After the workout, the coaches tell the son what he already knows. He must quicken his release at this level, or the role they have planned for him will disappear. “In high school, that was never a problem. I could always get a shot off,” the son says. o
o First collegiate workout, a long, long way from the sands of Lemon Springs, the son, by himself now, goes up for his
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Economist to give forecast in Sanford From staff reports SANFORD — Noted economist Michael Walden will give a presentation on the current economic climate and his predictions for the future in Sanford on Mar. 31 as featured speaker for the Committee of 100 quarterly luncheon. Well-known across the state and beyond, Walden plans to describe the current outlook for jobs, interest rates and even standard of living in Sanford while taking a sober look at what new economic challenges may be ahead at the meeting. “It looks like there is some sun shining through the dark economic clouds we’ve experienced for the last two years,” said Walden, the William Neal Reyn-
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employee at the eatery told police that as the staff was leaving work, members were approached by two black males, both of whom were wearing bandanas over their faces. One displayed a handgun. The alleged robbers directed the employees back inside where others were still working and demanded money from the cash register. The employees complied, and the suspects left
olds Distinguished Professor at North Carolina State University. “But how bright will the economic sun shine?” Walden earned his Ph.D. from Cornell University in 1978 before moving to the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University, where he specializes in consumer economics, economic outlook and public policy. All Committee of 100 meetings begin at noon and are open to the public. The cost, including lunch, is $15 per person for the general public and $10 per person for members. For reservations or information, contact Jane Haber at the Lee County Economic Development Corp., (919) 774-8439 or info@ lcedc.com. with an undisclosed amount of money. Witnesses gave the police a description of the suspects’ vehicle, and within minutes it was stopped by officers on Third Street, near Garden Street. Alexander Williams, 19, of 905 W. Garden St, Sanford, and Bryan Walker, 21, of 1763 Lower Moncure Road, Sanford, were both charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and second-degree kidnapping. Both were placed in jail under a $100,000 secured bond.
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Scientists look to tobacco as a potential biofuel By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM AP Tobacco Writer
decreased by nearly 39 percent in the U.S. during that same period in part due to the federal buyout program that provided an incentive for tobacco farmers to switch to other crops. The decrease is largely due to the slump in cigarette demand, which has been hurt by tax hikes, health concerns, smoking bans and social stigma. Industry estimates show that the number of cigarettes sold in the U.S. declined about 8 percent in 2009 compared with a year earlier. But some farmers say they’d have to look at the economics and processes used to grow tobacco for biofuel to see whether it is viable. In Allen Wooten’s corner of tobacco country there used to be nearly 50 farms. Only four growers remain. “There’s definitely a decline,� said Wooten, who grows about 150 acres of flue-cured tobacco on his Burgaw farm. “Domestically ... it’s going down every week, every month. There’s all these smoking bans and smoking restrictions.� Wooten said higher costs and lower profits have forced some tobacco farmers to switch to other crops or shut down. While farming tobacco is an expensive task when high-quality leaf is needed for cigarettes, Andrianov said there is real potential in the golden leaf’s future.
RALEIGH (AP) — A company owned by the family of a candidate for the North Carolina Senate who has made fighting government corruption a cornerstone of his campaign has been ordered to repay the state Medicaid office $4.2 million. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that Frankie Bordeaux and his wife singed a settlement with the state in February to repay money given to Cambridge Behavioral Health Services in Greenville. The investigation into the company found hundreds of cases of incomplete patient records, several possible fraud cases and unqualified staff delivering care. Frankie Bordeaux is a Democrat challenging incumbent Sen. Clark Jenkins in a primary in the district covering Edgecombe, Martin and Pitt counties. Bordeaux says the allegations have nothing to do with his campaign.
WRAL, WNCT lead winners in NC AP broadcast awards GREENSBORO (AP) — WRAL-TV in Raleigh and WNCT-TV in Greenville each won seven awards in the 2009 North Carolina Associated Press radio and television contest. WUNC-FM in Chapel Hill led the list of radio award winners, capturing nine categories. Outstanding News Operation honors were given to all three stations when the awards were presented on Saturday in Greensboro. WLOS-TV in Asheville, WXII-TV in Winston-Salem and WCCB-TV in Charlotte each won three awards for larger television stations. WBTV in Charlotte won for best consumer report. In the smaller station division, WITN-TV in Washington won five awards. Three awards went to WWAY-TV in Wilmington and WCTI-TV in New Bern won one.
WPTF-AM in Raleigh and North Carolina News Network each won a pair of radio awards for larger stations, while WHQR-FM in Wilmington won for smaller stations.
Cops: N.C. man killed wife after she admitted affair GREENSBORO (AP) — A North Carolina man who police say didn’t report his wife missing for four days after she disappeared has now been charged with firstdegree murder. Multiple media outlets report 40-year-old Winfred Scott Simpson is being held in a Greensboro jail without bail. Authorities say Simpson reported his 42-year-old wife Retha missing Tuesday, saying he hadn’t seen her since she admitted she had an affair four days before. Investigators found what they think is Retha Simpson’s body Wednesday. It was dismembered and burned and placed in trash bags on a Guilford County road. Police say they found Winfred Simpson shampooing the rugs at the couple’s home when they came to question him Wednesday. It wasn’t immediately clear if he had an attorney.
Cops: N.C. man killed wife who left him 2 months ago MARION (AP) — Authorities say a husband has confessed to killing his wife and leaving her body submerged in a creek in the North Carolina mountains. McDowell County deputies say 62-year-old David Eugene Hunt was arrested at his parents’ home Friday, hours after landscapers working in Burke County found the body of his 37year-old wife, Sherry. Investigators say Hunt confessed to abducting his wife, then shooting her several times. Authorities called the relationship between the couple abusive and say Sherry Hunt tried to leave
her husband several times, finally separating for good about two months ago. David Hunt is being held in the McDowell County jail without bond. Officials say he does not have an attorney.
Man killed in NC fast food restaurant parking lot CHARLOTTE (AP) — A man has been shot to death in the parking lot of a North Carolina fast food restaurant in the middle of the dinner rush. Authorities told multiple media outlets that the victim was killed in a robbery around 7 p.m. Friday inside a car at a KFC/Taco Bell in northeast Charlotte. Investigators say three men were inside the car. The shooter has been arrested, while the other man has been questioned by police. The names of the suspect and the victim have not been released. Police are still trying to determine a motive for the shooting.
Fort Bragg holds massive training exercise FORT BRAGG (AP) — Fort Bragg is getting ready for a massive training exercise in central North Carolina. The exercise, called “Robin Sage,� starts Saturday. It will be conducted in or near Alamance, Anson, Cabarrus, Chatham, Davidson, Guilford, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Richmond, Rowan, Scotland, Stanly and Union counties. Over 1,000 people from the area will participate. The exercise is scheduled to end April 9. Robin Sage has been conducted for nearly 50 years and provides realistic training in guerrilla warfare. It is the final training exercise before Special Forces students graduate and receive their assignments to one of seven Special Forces groups. The exercise is held eight times a year.
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Some researchers say an age-old cash crop long the focus of public health debate could be used to help solve the nation’s energy crisis, by genetically modifying the tobacco leaf for use as a biofuel. The golden leaf is the latest in a series of possible biofuels like switchgrass and algae that are being floated as Congress and President Barack Obama stress the importance of securing alternative energy sources. Scientists believe using tobacco would be beneficial because it would not affect a major U.S. food source, unlike other biofuels made from corn, soybeans and other crops. But there’s no worry here about second-hand smoke for commuters stuck in traffic: the tobacco wouldn’t be burned to power vehicles, merely used to extract its oils and sugars. Tobacco is an attractive “energy plant� because it can generate a large amount of oil and sugar more efficiently than other crops, said Vyacheslav Andrianov, a researcher at the Biotechnology Foundation Laboratories at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Andrianov recently co-wrote a paper on how
researchers have found a way to genetically engineer tobacco to boost the oil in the plant’s leaves. Researchers found that modifying the plant produced as much as 20 times more oil, according to the report published online in December and featured in a special biofuels edition of the Plant Biotechnology Journal. “Certainly tobacco could work; any plant is a potential source of biofuel,� said Matt Hartwig, a spokesman for the Renewable Fuels Association. “I know tobacco farms have been hit hard in recent years and this may be an opportunity for some of those tobacco farmers.� Commercial use for tobacco as a biofuel may be more than five years away, but tobacco farmers look forward to the possibilities, said Andrianov, an assistant professor of cancer biology at the university’s Jefferson Medical College. “There are other crops that can be used and the idea of tobacco is that it’s not a food crop,� Andrianov said. “I got a lot of response from farmers that would like to grow tobacco in fields that are not being used right now.� According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, tobacco production has dropped about 1.5 percent worldwide over the past 10 years. Production has
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STATE BRIEFS
Mayor takes on new fight against Parkinson’s disease
GARNER (AP) — Eighteen months ago, Mayor Ronnie Williams was visiting Vandora Springs Elementary School when a second-grader asked a question that convinced him to finally confront what he had long suspected. “She said, ’Mr. Mayor, Williams why are you shaking?’ “ Williams recalled. “So I decided then I better go see a doctor.” Two months later, Williams, 61, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The symptoms of the brain disorder had already started to appear: Williams shuffled his feet when he walked, and his hands trembled. At first, Williams said he had a “pity party.” “Why me, Lord?” he asked. But Williams, a town leader for more than two decades, said that pity party didn’t last long. Instead, he turned to prayer. And this mayor, who doesn’t shy from the spotlight when it shines on his town, decided not to keep private his battle with a disease that has no cure. Williams is often the voice of Garner, a blue-collar community in southeast Wake. When the ConAgra Foods plant exploded last summer, killing four workers and injuring dozens
more, Williams was front and center. His face was splashed across television screens for days. Through it all, Williams said Parkinson’s hasn’t held him back. He still goes to ribbon-cuttings for new businesses, attends community events and leads three Town Council meetings each month. He walks three or four miles every day, a ritual he began after he had a heart attack in 1992. “I feel great,” Williams said. He wants to continue serving as mayor until at least 2015, which would mark 10 years in the post. But Williams said that if his condition worsens, he will resign or won’t seek re-election. His current term ends next year. Doctors told Williams the disease wouldn’t kill him but that it could make him miserable as he gets older. Medication keeps symptoms at bay, and Williams said he doesn’t tremble anymore. Sometimes, he said, it’s hard to tell what is a result of the disease and what can be attributed to aging. It’s getting harder for him to navigate the stairs in the multi-level house he shares with his wife, Betsy, so the couple might have to move. About 1 million Americans have Parkinson’s, and the National Parkinson Foundation estimates that 60,000 or so new cases are diagnosed every year.
Nerve cells in part of the brain die and stop producing dopamine, a chemical that affects body movement. Some studies suggest stem cells could be the best defense against the disease. Damaged cells could be replaced with healthy ones. Stem-cell research is controversial and spurs ethical debates about the use of human embryos, but it gives Williams hope. “If it doesn’t happen in my lifetime, hopefully some funding and some research will make life easier for a lot of people,” he said.
Devoted to Garner For now, Williams finds joy in the simple things. He takes his 4-year-old granddaughter to the park. “He’s continued with his life just like he didn’t have it,” Betsy Williams said. Many people in this town might remember Williams as the guy who delivered their mail every day. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 2003, after 36 years. Williams grew up in Garner and graduated from Garner High in 1966. After a stint at Wake Technical Community College, he was drafted into the Army in 1968 and served two years in Vietnam. When he returned, he earned a two-year business degree and later served as the chief of the town’s emergency medical services for three years. He
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The ConAgra blast He said his biggest test of stamina and leadership came on June 9, when a blast sparked by natural gas rocked the ConAgra plant. Williams slept only six hours in three days. Some people who saw him on television told him he looked tired. “It slowed me down, I think,” Williams said of Parkinson’s. But TV viewers likely didn’t see his hand shake as he stood in front of the cameras. Even in such a high-stress situation, Williams said the medication did its job. The Garner tragedy continues to weigh on Williams. Con Agra laid off more than 300 workers after the explosion, and Williams was vocal about wanting the company to rebuild and bring back those employees. ConAgra announced last week it will close the Garner site next year. Councilman Gra Singleton, who has served with Williams for 16 years, said the mayor might face tough choices as he deals with Parkinson’s. “He loves Garner,” Singleton said. “He gives a lot of time as mayor.” Williams plans to continue giving a lot of time, for as long as his body will let him. “I’m not being held prisoner by Parkinson’s,” he said.
Teen hit by car upgraded to good condition RALEIGH (MCT) — A Durant Middle School student hit by a car Friday afternoon was upgraded to good condition, hospital officials said Saturday. Krista Carcaterra, 13, had been in serious condition Friday night after the car accident that killed another student, Lindsey Fesmire, 14, an eighth-grader at the middle school. The two girls were struck by a vehicle driven by Ronald Blackwell, 44, of Wilson. Based on the information collected by investigators Friday, said Raleigh police spokesman Jim Sughrue said they do not expect to bring charges against Blackwell. A somber mood permeated the Bojangles’ on Durant Road after the accident. The fast food restaurant is a popular hangout for teens whose school is a three- to four-minute walk away. Police say the girls were crossing the street after leaving Bojangles’ and were struck by Blackwell’s vehicle just before they got to the other side, near the entrance of the Anson Grove subdivision. — The News & Observer
Man hit by car dies in Winston-Salem WINSTON-SALEM (MCT) — A visually impaired man who was struck by a car while walking to work last week has died, police said Friday. Kurt Vaughn Bellingrath, 57, was struck March 18 while walking from his apartment at Crowne Oaks to his job at Industries for the Blind off North Point Boulevard. He died Thursday at Wake Forest University Baptist
Medical Center. Bellingrath was crossing the street at the intersection at Bethabara Road and North Point Boulevard about 7:30 a.m. Carolyn Mickey Adkins, 59, of King was driving west on North Point Boulevard when she came to the intersection and struck Bellingrath, according to a police report. No charges have been filed against Adkins.
— Winston-Salem Journal
Fugitive wanted for shooting arrested
JACKSONVILLE (MCT) — A man wanted for firing a pistol into a vehicle full of passengers was arrested Friday night after a short foot chase, Sheriff Ed Brown said. Steven Jimmy Watkins, 19, was charged with two counts of felony conspiracy and injury to personal property, according to a press release from the Onslow County Sheriff’s Department. Watkins is accused of firing a pistol into a vehicle full of passengers, according to arrest warrants. Two other men have been charged in the incident, which took place last year in Maple Hill. John Elias Shepard, 23, was arrested in December and John A. Hill IV, 26, was arrested in February. They were charged with conspiring to discharge a firearm into an occupied vehicle, conspiring to commit assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and injury to personal property. Watkins and the others, riding in a white Nissan, followed a car after a softball game in Pender County and opened fire when the car stopped at a Gurganus Road home, authorities said. The car was damaged, but no one was injured
— The Daily News, Jacksonville
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12A / Sunday, March 28, 2010 / The Sanford Herald OBAMA’S BIG WEEK
NATION BRIEFS
Big choices now confront president By BEN FELLER Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON — Doubted and deeply in need of a comeback, President Barack Obama had a political dream week: a historic remaking of America’s health care system, a vast overhaul of how students pay for college and a groundbreaking deal with Russia to shrink nuclear arsenals. The biggest foreign and domestic policy victories of Obama’s presidency positioned him to keep swinging big. He has fresh results to back up his argument that persistence pays. The White House’s thinking is that the burst of success, particularly in extending health coverage to millions more people, will carry over to other issues and show lawmakers, and perhaps foreign leaders, the value of sticking with Obama. As a vindicated tone took hold in West Wing offices, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs put it this way: “Accomplishment demonstrates leadership and strength. And those are tangible currencies in Washington.” Yet this town also is known for having a short memory, and the forces working against the president are considerable. He has a combative relationship with Republicans. An exhausted public is looking for jobs. His political base wants action on energy and immigration. There’s a shrinking legislative window and the Democratic Party is wary of
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President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden smile in the East Room of the White House in Washington, before the president signed the health care bill. big losses in November. How he moves ahead will show the country what else he thinks he can get done quickly and whether he can learn from a tough triumph. Obama has a choice to make about the next phase of his presidency, said William Galston, a former domestic policy aide in Bill Clinton’s White House and now a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. That phase runs between now and about August, when the campaign season for November’s congressional elections will consume even more of lawmakers’ time. Obama can follow through on his promised shift back to the economy — pursuing more jobs bills and a revamp of Wall Street regulations — and then hone in on helping Democrats win election. Or he can add in aggressive campaigns to pass immigration and climate-change legislation this year. The Obama White House “had a political
near-death experience over health care the past few months. It turned out OK in the end, but it was a close call,” Galston said. “So I think they have to ask themselves: Do they think Democratic elected officials and the electorate have the stomach for a lot more controversy?” The next big legislative goal is rewriting how the government regulates the financial sector, adding consumer protections and preventing a repeat of the 2008 meltdown. Obama hopes to have a bill to his desk by the fall. As encompassing as the health care victory was for Obama and Democratic leaders, it took much longer than the White House envisioned. That had a cost. Whatever Congress starts but does not finish this year will die. A new Congress will need to start fresh in 2011. If history is a guide, Democrats will see their majorities shrink in the House and Senate after the
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midterm vote in November. That gives Obama even more impetus to push hard now. Already, he has pledged to do everything he can to achieve a bipartisan consensus on immigration this year — the same kind of all-in pledge he made on health care. The relentless nature of the presidency gives Obama little time to soak in the health care victory. He already is spending his time, that most precious commodity, on the road to explain the new law. Tense discussions with Israel’s prime minister took some of his time this past week. The nuclear arms deal with Russia finally came together. But even once it is signed, Obama faces a fight in getting it ratified in the Senate. On the upside, the nation is seeing him turn promises into action. Bundled up with the health care package was an Obama education priority, a reshaping of college loans that removes banks as middlemen between the government and students. As for the health care bill, about two-thirds of people see it as an accomplishment for Obama’s presidency, a CBS News poll found. “I think he can use the momentum to do other things if they’re more on the micro-policy level, without big costs to the government,” said Stephen Wayne, a presidential scholar at Georgetown University. “One of these huge comprehensive programs per administration is about all we can do — or all the American public can take.”
Obama: Loan changes make college affordable WASHINGTON (AP) — Big changes in the student loan program will help make college more affordable for students and their debt load more manageable after graduation, President Barack Obama says. After a week when the loan program overhaul passed in the shadow of the health care law, the president cited expected benefits for young people: more student lending, caps on those repayments and more money for minority colleges and universities. Obama is expected to sign the education bill into law Tuesday. “This reform of the federal student loan programs will save taxpayers $68 billion over the next decade,” Obama said in his weekly Internet and radio address Saturday. “And with this legislation, we’re putting that money to use achieving a goal I set for America: By the end of this decade, we will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world.” Democrats in the House succeeded in linking the education bill with the health care overhaul over stiff Republican objections, giving Obama a series of accomplishments — including an agreement with Russia on nuclear weapons— after a rough and divisive several months. “To make sure our students don’t go broke just because they chose to go to college, we’re making it easier for graduates to afford their student loan payments,” Obama said. “The average student ends up with more than $23,000
in debt. So when this change takes effect in 2014, we’ll cap a graduate’s annual student loan repayments at 10 percent of his or her income.”
Second pick for transportation security chief is out
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is back to square one — again — in finding a transportation security chief to shore up the nation’s defenses against terrorist threats from the air, road and rail. Retired Army Maj. Gen. Robert Harding took himself out of the running Friday night as head of the Transportation Security Administration, another setback for Obama after his first choice withdrew in January because he faced a tough confirmation struggle in Congress. The Obama administration has called the job the most important unfilled position on Obama’s team. Harding’s past as a defense contractor raised complications for his nomination. He had extensive intelligence experience that Obama hoped to tap in fortifying security against attacks such as the Christmas bombing attempt on an airliner bound for Detroit, which was foiled by passengers. The agency’s primary mission is to keep commercial aviation safe from terrorism, but its responsibilities cover threats by land and ferry as well. Harding retired from the Army in 2001, ending a three-decade career during which he served as the Defense Department’s top human intelligence officer, managing a $1 billion intelligence collection program.
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The Sanford Herald / Sunday, March 28, 2010 / 13A
HEALTH CARE REFORM
NATION BRIEFS Former 6-term Va. congressman Stan Parris dies
Moth forces wine country’s secret into the open
MATHEWS, Va. (AP) — Stanford E. Parris, a former Virginia congressman who served six terms and was an Air Force pilot during the Korean War, has died. He was 80. Parris’ former chief of staff, Dick Leggett, tells The Associated Press that the former congressman died from heart disease Saturday at his home in Mathews County in rural northern Virginia. Leggett says Parris had a major impact on northern Virginia by supporting flood-control projects and bridges, among other things. The Republican ran for governor in 1985 and 1989. He served in Congress from 1973-74 and then returned from 1981 through 1990. He was a member of the Banking and Finance Committee and cautioned about the looming savings and loan crisis.
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — One of the dirty secrets of California’s wine country is now on everyone’s lips. Somehow a voracious grape-eating moth has found its way nonstop from Europe to the heart of the Napa Valley, the land of three-figure cabernet. With valuable fruit at risk, the region’s fast and loose play with federal agriculture quarantine laws is getting new scrutiny from investigators and researchers. Suitcase smuggling is the winked-at act of sneaking in cane cuttings to clone vines from France’s premier vineyards, hoping to replicate success. Vintners say it helped build a handful of exceptional vineyards in the 1980s when U.S. plant choices were limited and import testing took seven years. As California clamps a quarantine across the heart of Napa Valley and farmers ready their pesticides, nobody is winking anymore. A new Napa reality is setting in— that lax attitudes invite costly invasions of new pests that can threaten the country’s most expensive and economically productive farmland.
Chicago taxi driver accused of supporting al-Qaida
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal prosecutors have charged a Chicago cab driver with trying to provide funds to al-Qaida, saying the man planned to send money to a terrorist leader in Pakistan who had said he needed cash to buy explosives. Raja Lahrasib Khan, 56, a naturalized U.S. citizen of Pakistani origin, was charged Friday with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. According to the criminal complaint, Khan also discussed a possible bomb attack on an unspecified U.S. stadium this summer. Speaking with a man identified only as Individual B, Khan allegedly said bags containing remotecontrolled bombs could be placed in the stadium and then, “boom, boom, boom, boom,� prosecutors said. The balding, bearded Khan, clad in a wrinkled nylon jacket, rumpled pants and sneakers, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Geraldine Soat Brown on Friday. She ordered him held pending a status hearing set for Tuesday. U.S. Attorney Patrick J. Fitzgerald said there was no imminent danger to the Chicago area.
Cancer question complicates 9/11 compensation deal NEW YORK (AP) — Of all the illnesses people fear might be caused by dust from the World Trade Center, nothing scares them like cancer. Hundreds of people are suing New York City over cancer diagnoses they received after working at ground zero. A judge rejected a legal settlement for thousands of sick responders partly because he thought it should contain more money for cancer victims. Yet, statistics show that cancer rates among those who worked in trade center rubble are in line with rates among the general public. Doctors say it could be many years before they know if there is any link between the disease and the dust. That lack of hard evidence has complicated efforts to craft a compensation package for sick workers.
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Insurance requirement was GOP idea WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans were for President Barack Obama’s requirement that Americans get health insurance before they were against it. The obligation in the new health care law is a Republican idea that’s been around at least two decades. It was once trumpeted as an alternative to Bill and Hillary Clinton’s failed health care overhaul in the 1990s. These days, Republicans call it government overreach. Mitt Romney, weighing another run for the GOP presidential nomination, signed such a requirement into law at the state level as Massachusetts governor in 2006. At the time, Romney defended it as “a personal responsibility principle� and Massachusetts’ newest GOP senator, Scott Brown, backed it. Romney now says Obama’s plan is a federal takeover that bears little resemblance to what he did as governor and should be repealed. Republicans say Obama and the Democrats co-opted their original concept, minus a mechanism they proposed for controlling costs. More than a dozen GOP attorneys general are determined to challenge the requirement in federal court as unconstitutional. Starting in 2014, the new law will require nearly all Americans to have health insurance through an employer, a government program or by buying it directly. That year, new insurance markets will open for business, health plans will be required to accept all applicants and tax credits will start flowing to millions of people, helping them pay the premiums. Those who continue to go without coverage will
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None of the potential 2012 Republican presidential candidates has been more aggressive than former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney in criticizing the new health care overhaul. Then again, none shares his vulnerability on the issue. have to pay a penalty to the IRS, except in cases of financial hardship. Fines vary by income and family size. For example, a single person making $45,000 would pay an extra $1,125 in taxes when the penalty is fully phased in, in 2016. Conservatives today say that’s unacceptable. Not long ago, many of them saw a national mandate as a free-market route to guarantee coverage for all Americans — the answer to liberal ambitions for a government-run entitlement like Medicare. Most experts agree some kind of requirement is needed in a reformed system because health insurance doesn’t work if people can put off joining the risk pool until they get sick. In the early 1970s, President Richard Nixon favored a mandate that employers provide insurance. In the 1990s, the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, embraced an individual requirement. Not anymore. “The idea of an individual mandate as an alternative to single-payer was a Republican idea,�
said health economist Mark Pauly of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. In 1991, he published a paper that explained how a mandate could be combined with tax credits — two ideas that are now part of Obama’s law. Pauly’s paper was wellreceived — by the George H.W. Bush administration. “It could have been the basis for a bipartisan compromise, but it wasn’t,� said Pauly. “Because the Democrats were in favor, the Republicans more or less had to be against it.� Obama rejected a key part of Pauly’s proposal: doing away with the taxfree status of employersponsored health care and replacing it with a standard tax credit for all Americans. Labor strongly opposes that approach because union members usually have better-thanaverage coverage and suddenly would have to pay taxes on it. But many economists believe it’s a rational solution to America’s health care dilemma since it would raise enough money to cover the uninsured and
nudge people with coverage into cost-conscious plans. Romney’s success in Massachusetts with a bipartisan health plan that featured a mandate put the idea on the table for the 2008 presidential candidates. Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton, who failed in the 1990s to require employers to offer coverage, embraced the individual requirement, an idea advocated by her Republican opponents in the earlier health care debate. “Hillary Clinton believed strongly in universal coverage,� said Neera Tanden, her top health care adviser in the 2008 Democratic campaign. “I said to her, ’You are not going to be able to say it’s universal coverage unless you have a mandate.’ She said, ’I don’t want to run unless it’s universal coverage.�’ Obama was not prepared to go that far. His health care proposal in the campaign required coverage for children, not adults. Clinton hammered him because his plan didn’t guarantee coverage for all. He shot back that health insurance is too expensive to force people to buy it. Obama remained cool to an individual requirement even once in office. But Tanden, who went on to serve in the Obama administration, said the first sign of a shift came in a letter to congressional leaders last summer in which Obama said he’d be open to the idea if it included a hardship waiver. Obama openly endorsed a mandate in his speech to a joint session of Congress in September.
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14A / Sunday, March 28, 2010 / The Sanford Herald ELECTION 2010
NATION BRIEFS N.J. county’s Sunday buying ban may be out
PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) — During a powerful storm that flooded basements, uprooted trees and left tens of thousands of families without power through a late winter weekend, residents of one New Jersey county had to wait till Monday morning to buy sump pumps, generators and other cleanup tools at local stores. That’s because Bergen County — one of the country’s richest retail areas with its five shopping malls and 900,000 residents — still enforces “blue laws” that prohibit Sunday shopping, except for essentials like food and gasoline. You can’t buy clothes or electronics, but you can pick up a case of beer or a dozen roses, or grab lunch at a diner. The Sunday shopping ban in New Jersey’s largest county — among the nation’s last remaining blue laws — may be lifted to satisfy the state’s hunger for more sales tax revenue. The budget proposed last week by new Republican Gov. Chris Christie assumes $65 million in new sales tax revenue by jettisoning the law starting July 1. While the governor may see the Bergen County’s blue law as antiquated, some residents view it as quaint and don’t want to lose it.
Hawaii searching for net answers with Google
HONOLULU (AP) — Stuck in the Internet slow lane, Hawaii and its sluggish network are hoping Google will ride to the rescue. Through online petitions, a Facebook fan page and a YouTube video by the governor, Hawaii wants to persuade Google to choose the islands for one of its experimental fiber-optic networks, which could bring Internet speeds 100 times faster than those currently available to most Americans. The search engine giant is launching the experiment to test new ways to build fiber networks and to demonstrate the power of quick Internet to phone and cable companies. It invited all comers to say how they might benefit, and hundreds of communities from across the country have submitted bids arguing that they’re the best location for the experiment. Hawaii’s efforts may be a tough sell. The state’s surfing speeds are among the slowest in the country, and legislative efforts to improve speeds haven’t borne fruit. And the isolation of being in the middle of the Pacific Ocean could make building a new network impractical. But those disadvantages also show how much Hawaii would benefit if Google picked the state. Hawaii’s efforts seeking Google’s favor haven’t been as showy as some of its competitors from across the country. For example, Topeka, Kan., informally renamed itself “Google, Kansas” for the month of March.
NY immigrants say tensions fade after bias attack
PATCHOGUE, N.Y. (AP) — Before an Ecuadorean immigrant was fatally stabbed by a swastika-tattooed teenager, the illegal Latin American immigrants in this suburban middleclass village feared telling police about the young men on bikes who hurled stones and spit slurs at them. There was always the
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chance, they believed, that a report to the police would get them deported or would simply be ignored. But much has changed since the November 2008 night when Marcelo Lucero, 37, was attacked by teens — six white, one of Puerto Rican descent — who prosecutors say hunted Patchogue that day for Hispanics to attack. With a man on trial for murder in Lucero’s killing, immigrants say the Suffolk Police Department has made a visible and seemingly committed effort to reach them.
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer
LAS VEGAS — Thousands of tea party activists streamed into Sen. Harry Reid’s hometown in Nevada Saturday morning, bringing American flags, “Don’t Tread on Me” signs and outspoken anger toward President Barack Obama and his health care overhaul. The activists’ star, Sarah Palin, will rally the crowds later Saturday from a makeshift stage in a patch of dusty desert about 60 miles south of Las Vegas. Organizers predict as many as 10,000 people could come to tiny Searchlight, the hardscrabble former mining town where the Senate Democratic leader grew up and owns a home. By noon, traffic was backed up more than 2 miles on a highway leading into town. Cars and RVs filled the area as people set up lawn chairs and braced against a stiff wind whipping up dust clouds and blowing dozens of flags straight out. The rally that’s been called a conservative Woodstock takes place just days after the historic health care vote that ushered in near-universal medical coverage and divided Congress and the nation. The vote was followed by reports of threats
New inquiry into 1978 arson that killed 8 in NY COHOES, N.Y. (AP) — Investigators are putting new effort into solving a 1978 arson that killed a man and his seven children north of Albany, N.Y. Detectives investigating the deadly fire in Cohoes traveled to Okanogan, Wash., and spent several hours Wednesday questioning the sole survivor of the blaze, Virginia Utigard. Utigard was the mother of the seven children. Her husband, John Gratto, also perished. Retired Albany County District Attorney Sol Greenberg says Utigard’s escape from the fire has long been viewed with suspicion. Six weeks after the blaze, she moved west and married an apple farmer.
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People gather before a rally in the desert outside Searchlight, Nev. Saturday. Sarah Palin and thousands of conservative “tea party” activists plan to descend on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s hometown in the Nevada desert Saturday to call for the ouster of Democrats who supported the health care overhaul. and vandalism aimed at some Washington lawmakers, mostly Democrats who supported the new law. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department sent dozens of uniformed and plainclothes officers to patrol the crowd. Officer Jay Rivera said there was a report of a fistfight in the morning, but when police responded, they found nothing. He said there had been no arrests. “So far it’s nice and peaceful,” Rivera said. The tea party movement is a far-flung coalition of conservative groups angered by Washington spending, rising taxes and the growth and reach of government. It takes its name from the Boston Tea Party in 1773, when
colonists dumped tea off English ships to protest what they considered unfair taxation by the British crown. The rally kicks off a 42-city bus tour that ends in Washington on April 15, tax day. Leonard Grimes, a 70-year-old retired logger, said the nation is drifting toward socialism, and he’s not convinced Obama is eligible to be president. “I’d like him to prove he’s an American citizen,” said Grimes, who is originally from Michigan but now lives in Golden Valley, Ariz. He called the health care bill “a joke, just another way to enslave the American public.” Ketha Verzani, 60, said she came to the rally from
her home in Las Vegas “to stand with those who want to clean house.” The Republican opposes the health care bill and worries Americans are losing their rights, including parental rights and gun rights. “It seems like every day more and more of our rights are being taken away,” Verzani said, sporting a Palin 2012 button to show support for the former Alaska governor who “doesn’t beat around the bush.” Palin, the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, is scheduled to appear after spending Friday and Saturday morning campaigning for Sen. John McCain, the Arizona Republican who led the 2008 ticket.
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FILM REVIEW
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‘Chloe’ trashy, and just plain silly
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s a poor man’s “Poison Ivy� (now there’s an unlikely, unfortunate formulation), “Chloe� is a stock slice of erotica gussied up with a top-shelf cast, name-brand director, soft-focus lighting, and contemporary, usually translucent set designs. Otherwise, it’s a Skinemax refugee whose arthouse aspirations cannot compensate for a hammy, surprisingly tepid script that is high on titillation but low on dramatic tension. When Catherine (Julianne Moore), a Toronto-based gynecologist (shades of “Dead Ringers,� or “Eyes Wide Shut� for that matter), suspects her husband, David (Liam Neeson), of cheating, frustration leads her to enlist the services of a call girl, Chloe (Amanda
“Chloe� Grade: C – Director: Atom Egoyan Starring: Julianna Moore, Liam Neeson, and Amanda Seyfried MPAA Rating: R Running Time: 1 hour, 36 minutes Theaters: Galaxy Cinema in Cary
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Seyfried, tarted up and dumbed down), to seduce him and report back her findings. Chloe soon begins regaling Catherine with the lurid details of their purported trysts, and as she toys with Catherine’s lapsed libido and emotional distance from David, the doe-eyed
Lolita’s advances become decidedly more Sapphic. Officially, the film is a remake of the 2004 French film, “Nathalie‌,â€? which was written and directed by Anna Fontaine (“Coco Before Chanelâ€?). It is also a return of sorts for director Atom Egoyan to the voyeuristic, sexual thriller roots of his breakout film, “Erotica.â€? Likewise, screenwriter — and former Duke professor — Erin Cressida Wilson rehashes
the prurience found in her far superior script for Secretary. Aside from its wellworn plot points, little is done to develop the characters beyond the status of unpleasant, sexually and emotionally dysfunctional haut monde. In particular, the title character proves little more than a tantalizing cipher whose motives are as unknown as they are obliquely insulting to women. Ultimately, however, the storyline is one that begins benignly before turning trashy and, finally, just plain silly. “Chloe� is destined to be remembered by those sifting through the bargain bin at Blockbuster as “that movie where Julianne Moore and Amanda Seyfried get it on.�
Cyrus, Swift up for Kids’ Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Apolo Anton Ohno is going for the green at the Kids’ Choice Awards. The Olympic-winning speed skater will attempt to set a new world record for being catapulted into slime at Saturday’s 23nd annual shenanigan-packed Nickelodeon spectacle held inside UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion. Ohno will perform the messy feat with the help
of the Kids’ Choice Awards Slime Slingshot and ripped World Wrestling Entertainment champion John Cena. Beyonce, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga are up for favorite female singer while brothers Dylan and Cole Sprouse and Nick and Joe Jonas will individually vie for favorite male TV actor. Other categories at the kiddie ceremony honoring favorites in TV,
film, music and hosted by comedian-actor Kevin James include favorite reality show and song. For the first time, audience votes will bestow the “Cutest Couple� with a pair of the orange, blimpshaped trophies. Among the duos competing for that inaugural honor are “Avatar� stars Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana; President Barack
Obama and first lady Michelle Obama; and the “Twilight� love triangle of Kristen Stewart, Rob Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. Presenters expected to hand out awards — and who could possibly get slimed — include Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Katy Perry, Chris Rock, Shaun White, Jonah Hill, Queen Latifah, Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith.
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Ludacris says he wanted Lauryn Hill for ’Sexes’ CD NEW YORK (AP) — Ludacris’ latest album features a number of female rappers — but the Grammy-winner acknowledges there’s one lady he really wanted to work with. “I think Lauryn Ludacris Hill is like extremely talented and I can say I did try to do that, it just didn’t work itself out,� he says of the multiple Grammy-winning singer-rapper, whose only studio album, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,� has sold more than eight million units in the United States since its release in 1998. While the reclusive former Fugees performer didn’t make it on “Battle of the Sexes,� Ludacris’ seventh studio release, he successfully recruited Lil Kim, Eve, Trina and newcomer Nicki Minaj. Though he’s managed to surround himself with female rappers on the new album, Ludacris knows that women haven’t had the greatest success in hiphop, especially in the last few years. He says that’s because female rappers misjudge their audience. “They want to rap for the guys when they should be rapping and being themselves and talking about what’s going on with them,� said Ludacris. “We want to hear women talk more about what women do as opposed to trying to be
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Peter Facinelli capitalizing on ’Jackie,’ ’Twilight’ NEW YORK (AP) — Early on in their careers, many actors question whether their dreams to be in show business are realistic goals. For Peter Facinelli, that internal struggle came when he was about eight. “I was just really shy, and there was one part of my brain saying, ’You should Facinelli go be an actor’ and the other part of my brain going, ’You’re really nuts because I can’t even stand in the lunch line in school because I’m afraid of people,�’ he recalls. But his artistic side overtook his practical one. He ended up studying theater at New York University and now not only stars in the white-hot “Twilight� movie series, but has also won acclaim for his supporting role as Dr. Fitch Cooper in Showtime’s “Nurse Jackie.� The dark comedy, which saw its second season premiere last week, was the most-watched new series in Showtime’s history when it debuted last year. It airs Mondays at 10 p.m. EDT. “I’m a fan of the show. I love watching these characters and how they all interact ... and to see how they react off of each other, and how they get along and don’t get along,� Facinelli said.
�Bud House� to host fans from 32 World Cup nations NEW YORK (AP) — Every soccer fan dreams of being on location for the World Cup — but maybe not side by side with fans from every other participating country. But that’s just what tournament sponsor Budweiser has in mind. It’s gathering fans from all 32 participating countries to share a house in Cape Town, South Africa, for the summer and watch the games together. That is, until their home teams get eliminated. “Bud House� is what Anheuser-Busch InBev is calling the reality show it plans to Webcast in conjunction with the World Cup, which starts June 11. It’s a major part of the brewer’s marketing of Budweiser as the World Cup’s official beer. “This is like an ’American-Idol’-meets-’Survivor’meets-football thing,� said Chris Burggraeve, chief marketing officer for Anheuser-Busch InBev, calling soccer “football,� as it’s known everywhere outside the U.S.
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More families depend on school lunches
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — For a couple tight weeks after taking in her sixthgrade stepson, Lisa Lewis fretted about how to pay for his school lunches. Unable to find a fulltime job, the 37-year-old works part-time at a Kansas City, Kan., daycare, earning minimum wage. On that money alone, she supports herself, her unemployed husband, her stepson and her 11th-grade son. “I sometimes cry myself to sleep wondering how I am going to keep my family fed and things like that,� Lewis said. “I’m making it but barely.� Her worries were eased when she found out she could get government assistance to pay for the younger boy’s meals. Her older son already is part of the subsidized lunch program. In the midst of a blistering recession, more families are flocking to the federal program that gives students free or reducedpriced lunches. Schools are watching for who enrolls
in the program because it gives teachers insight into life at home and officials consider it a barometer of poverty. The numbers are telling. During the 2008-2009 school year, about 19 million students received free and reduced lunches, which is 895,000 more than the previous year — a jump of nearly 5 percent and that greatly outpaced the overall increase in school enrollment, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service. Typically, the increases are about 1 to 2 percent each year. “We have seen record program growth over the past two years as we go through this difficult period,� said Jean Daniel, a spokeswoman for the agency. Meanwhile, 78 percent of school nutrition directors surveyed in the fall said they had noticed an increased number of students eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals for the 2009-2010 school year, according to the School
Nutrition Association, a nonprofit that represents those who prepare school meals. To qualify for the mostly federally funded school meal program, a family of four can earn no more than $28,665 for free lunch and $40,793 for reduced-cost lunches of no more than 40 cents. The guidelines are different in Alaska and Hawaii, where families can earn more and still qualify. As more students get subsidized lunches, some cash-strapped districts say they are struggling to provide the meals with the amount of money the federal government provides. Schools are forced to dip into other parts of their budgets and they’re pressing lawmakers for more funding. For all, it’s a stark example of how the recession is hurting families. In Nebraska, 67 percent of the Omaha Public Schools’ 47,000 students are receiving free or subsidized lunches, up from 62 percent last year. “This year principals have commented that it is
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the worst they have seen it in terms of families trying to just stay afloat,� said district spokeswoman Luanne Nelson. “There has been a marked decline in family income.� The federal government picks up most of the tab for the subsidized meal program, with some states kicking in a small amount. The money is supposed to cover lunches, but the School Nutrition Association said many districts have to squeeze funds for the meals out of other areas of their budgets. “The reimbursement rate for school lunches hasn’t kept pace with the cost of goods,� said Lynn McCawley, a spokeswoman in Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland. “This is especially true as we focus on selecting healthier school lunch choices. As the quality goes up so does the price.� However, the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service said its most recent analysis, released in April 2008 and based on data from the 2005-06 school year, found that the reimbursement rate covered the cost of meals. The rate is recalculated each year to help payments keep pace with costs. To help schools further, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is urging Congress as it prepares to reauthorize the Child Nutrition Act to dole out more money.
Following Iraq upset, Allawi turns to negotiations
Pakistani officials: Suspected U.S. missiles kill 4
BAGHDAD (AP) — The secular challenger who stunned Iraq with his razorthin parliamentary election win turned his attention to negotiations over a future government Saturday even as supporters of the prime minister vowed to fight the results. Ayad Allawi’s two-seat win was hailed as a startling comeback for a politician who just four years ago was shunned as a U.S.-backed puppet, but the closeness of the race meant his road to regaining the premiership was anything but guaranteed. Prime Minister Nouri alMaliki’s bloc has demanded a recount, claiming fraud. The Shiite leader, who angrily denounced the results after their Friday release, did not appear in public on Saturday, but his supporters promised a fight to keep him in his post. “There are two options in front of us. The first, to continue the challenge in a legal and constitutional way and the second is to continue demanding the manual recount,� adviser Sami al-Askari said. A spokesman for the Accountability and Justice Commission, responsible for vetting candidates for ties to Saddam Hussein’s Baathist party, also raised the prospect that some candidates may yet be disqualified.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Suspected U.S. missiles killed four people in the Pakistan’s insurgent-dominated northwest Saturday, officials said. The strike is the latest in an escalating campaign targeting Taliban-linked militants near the Afghan border. Two intelligence officials said the missiles struck two houses Saturday in the village of Hurmaz in North Waziristan. A military official also confirmed the information. All three spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the press. It was not clear who the four dead people were. North Waziristan is largely controlled by militants who launch attacks against NATO troops in neighboring Afghanistan. President Barack Obama has ramped up missile attacks carried out by unmanned drone aircraft. Pakistan publicly criticizes the CIA-run drone program but some believe Islamabad secretly provides information for targeting. Pakistan is itself fighting Taliban factions in several other northwestern regions, including an ongoing offensive in South Waziristan. However, the military has said it does not have the resources to immediately go into North Waziristan.
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NCAA Stunner
Sports QUICKREAD
Butler punches its ticket to a hometown Final Four berth in Indianapolis
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QB CONNETTE SHARP IN DUKE SPRING GAME DURHAM (AP) — Brandon Connette looks like he’s been doing this at Duke for longer than a few weeks. The freshman quarterback led three consecutive scoring drives during the Blue team’s 24-3 victory over the White on Saturday in the Blue Devils’ spring game. Connette, who graduated early from high school in Corona, Calif., and enrolled at Duke in January, was 8 of 19 for 67 yards with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Tyree Watkins. He added 91 yards rushing on 13 carries with a 3-yard scoring run in the final minute for the Blue, which was made up of the starting defense and second-string offense. “Spring was definitely a learning experience for me, coming from high school right away. It’s not the same as learning a high school offense — a high school offense, you just kind of memorizing plays,” Connette said. “A college offense, you’re memorizing the plays, but you have to understand and have a true knowledge of what’s going on. That’s the thing that I’m struggling with right now.” Still, his performance was encouraging for coach David Cutcliffe, who listed among his top priorities this spring bolstering depth at quarterback following the graduation of Thaddeus Lewis, just the second Atlantic Coast Conference player with 10,000 career yards passing. “We’ll be looking at three guys to see how it unfolds, and they’re all freshmen. ... I think we’ve got some talent at the quarterback position,” Cutcliffe said. Redshirt freshman Sean Schroeder, who figures to be the backup to redshirt sophomore Sean Renfree in the fall, was 4 of 20 for 23 yards for the White team, which consisted of the first-team offense and secondteam defense. The ground game was a priority, with another early enrollee — running back Josh Snead of nearby Smithfield — rushing for 99 yards on nine attempts for the White. But as the post-Lewis era began — with both the noted quarterback guru entering his third season on the Wallace Wade Stadium sideline and with Lewis’ top successor still working his way back after a knee injury — there was no question which position drew the most attention. Connette said he has no expectation for how preseason camp will shake out, saying the Blue Devils’ quarterback hierarchy is best left to be decided by the coaches, especially with him trying to get a true understanding of the offense. “You can’t be playing in the ACC, such a tough conference, with just a basic knowledge of the offense. You have to really know what’s going on. I don’t have that right now, and I don’t know how long it’ll take for me to get it, but I’m hoping I’ll be able to get it fairly quickly and compete for the starting spot, hopefully, and see if I can get some playing time this year,” Connette said,
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o other player on the roster is from anywhere south of New Jersey. And so when the northeastern woman walked up to the man cheering in the southern accent at a game earlier this season in Kingston, R.I., it didn’t take long for her to put the two together. At first, Eric Richmond didn’t know what to expect. He’s long been used to strangers coming up to him to talk about his son Akeem, whether it’s in a gym somewhere, an arena now, or in a grocery store at home. And anyone who has met Eric knows that he’s one of the most approachable people around, always kind, always polite and always quick with a story or two — or eight. But this time, the woman had a story to tell. It was December, not long after the heart-wrenching story of Shaniya Davis plastered Sanford all over the national scene. Seven hundred miles away on a map and million miles difference culturally, the woman quickly associated the small North Carolina town with every negative southern stereotype out there. Then she met Akeem Richmond. She had watched as the Rhode Island freshman not only engaged kids in conversations at autograph signings, but was willing to take a knee to get down on their level. The soft voice and the calm manner were
Rhode Island freshman and former Southern Lee star Akeem Richmond goes up for a shot in this file photo. Richmond hasn’t forgotten his longtime friends at home, and they haven’t forgotten him.
Far from each other, Richmond stays close to his longtime friends By RYAN SARDA sarda@sanfordherald.com
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riends for life. When Akeem Richmond, Chad Taylor and Julian Martin were leading the Southern Lee Cavaliers to three straight Cape Fear Valley Conference regular season and tournament titles and to the NCHSAA State 3-A playoffs in each of their seasons, the trio
established a bond that will last forever. That friendship continues today even though the three don’t get to see one another as often as they’d like. Richmond, who is currently a sixth man for the Rhode Island Rams, is preparing for the NIT semifinals on Tuesday night
‘Every time we’re all back home, we play together. We go to a gym, we find a court, we go to someone’s back yard and we just play.’
See Richmond, Page 7B
— Akeem Richmond — Rhode Island freshman, Former Southern Lee star
NCAA TOURNAMENT — DUKE VS. BAYLOR 5 P.M., CBS
Scheyer snapping out of slump By CHRIS DUNCAN AP Sports Writer
HOUSTON — Jon Scheyer let the 3-pointer fly right in front of Duke’s bench, and Blue Devils from coach Mike Krzyzewski on down followed its arc and held their collective breath. The shot fell, his teammates roared and Duke’s offense was rolling again. The Blue Devils’ leading scorer missed 17 of his previous 18 shots before sinking that 3 early in the second half of Duke’s 70-57 win over Purdue in the South Regional semifinals Friday night. The top-seeded Blue Devils (32-5) hit 12 of 22 shots after Scheyer’s 3 and will play thirdseeded Baylor (28-7) in Sunday’s regional final. “A lot of the burden is on my shoulders to hit open shots,” Scheyer said. “For me, that one just got us rolling. That was a big
See Hitter, Page 7B
Baylor modeled after Duke By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer
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Duke’s Jon Scheyer, left, and Nolan Smith react during the second half of an NCAA South Regional semifinal college basketball game against Purdue in Houston on Friday. momentum swing, I think.” The 6-foot-5 Scheyer, one of three seniors in the starting lineup, said this week that the Blue Devils are “on a mission”
to add another championship to the school’s storied tradition. His shooting in the second half
See Scheyer, Page 5B
HOUSTON — Scott Drew took on the daunting challenge of rebuilding a tattered program at Baylor nearly seven years ago with what seemed, at least Drew to everyone else, to be an unrealistic vision. At the only private school in the powerful Big 12 and stifled by significant scholarship restrictions in the aftermath of a tragedy and scandal of unprecedented proportions, Drew
See Baylor, Page 7B
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RACING Devil’s Ridge hosting Carolina Ultra Series racing SANFORD — Devil’s Ridge Motocross Park will host a series of racing most of the day Sunday. The park will feature Carolina Ultra Series racing all day, beginning in the morning. For more information, call (919) 776-1767.
EVENT Reunion in honor of Paul Gay planned SANFORD — On Saturday, April 10, legendary Sanford football coach and N.C. Hall of Famer Paul Gay will be honored by past associates with a reception and dinner at the Elks Lodge. Former players, assistant coaches, managers and trainers who were with any of Gay’s 24 varsity teams are invited to come together for an evening to celebrate Gay’s career and life. The event is scheduled to begin with a reception from 5-7 p.m. and continue with a dinner at 7. Former players, coaches and trainers wishing to attend may contact Bill Tatum at (919) 770-1201 or Tom Haislip at (919) 842-0088 for more information.
SOFTBALL Overhills slips by Southern Lee SPRING LAKE — Overhills clipped Southern Lee 5-4 in softball on Friday. Andie Everette was 3-for-4with an RBI for the Cavaliers while Kaitlyn Rackley was 2-for-4 with two RBI. Southern Lee is off until an April 7 game at Eastern Randolph. The Cavaliers will play at Lee County a day later.
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NCAA TOURNAMENT — MID-MAJOR WITH A MAJOR WIN
LOOKAHEAD Spartans rally with star point guard out
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Sitting on the bench, a cumbersome, protective boot on his left heel, Kalin Lucas could only watch. So used carrying his team to victories, the star point guard has been forced to leave Michigan State’s fate in someone else’s hands. So far, the Spartans have had a firm grip. Led by swaggering sophomore Korie Lucious, Michigan State has rallied around its fallen star and advanced to another regional final by getting everyone involved. Once so reliant on Lucas, the fifth-seeded Spartans have depended on each other since last year’s Big Ten player of the year ruptured his Achilles’ tendon against Maryland in the NCAA tournament’s second round. They’ve been like a tattoo artist covering up unwanted ink: the underlying ugliness AP photo is still there, but it’s masked by a larger, more elaborate Butler’s Andrew Smith, left, and Matt Howard celebrate after their 63-56 win over Kansas State in the NCAA West masterpiece. Regional final college basketball game in Salt Lake City on Saturday. “I think after halftime of the Maryland game, that was a big turnaround for this team,” Lucious said Saturday. “We all made a commitment to rally around each other and play together as a team.” Though only five miles from make the Final Four since SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Tom Izzo’s Michigan State George Mason in 2006 the Butler campus, it’s hard — Every day they walk into Note teams have always been tough— a trip that also ended in to think of many programs practice, they also walk The regional final minded. The coach recruits that have taken a longer, Indianapolis. “This is probonto a movie set — the one game between Kentucky that way, drills the mentalably the coolest thing that’s more unlikely road to get where they filmed the story and West Virginia did ity into them with things like not finish by presstime. ever happened in my life,” this close to a championabout the little team that his famous tough-guy “War” Nored said. ship. gets its big chance and lives rebounding drill. Trailing almost the entire “It’d be just as cool if we out the unthinkable dream. The Spartans have needed it They are weaving a story moved it to Hinkle,” Butler game, No. 2 Kansas State That’s the story of “Hoothis season. about the overlooked and (29-8) rallied to tie it at 54 coach Brad Stevens said of siers.” Ranked No. 2 in the preunder-appreciated getting his team’s fieldhouse. “I’d be with 3:09 remaining. That’s also the story of season, last year’s national their time in the limelight But Butler didn’t fold, all for that.” Butler — the team that’s runner-up endured a dysfunc— the kind of tale every it only got better. The reminding everyone that No such luck. Still, the tional season of injuries and underdog, from Charlie fifth-seeded Bulldogs (32-4) Bulldogs scored the next big schools with big money conflicts that led to suspenare writing their own under- nine points to seal the game Brown to Gene Hackman, don’t have a monopoly sions and benchings. has to love. before Pullen’s shot at the dog story, even if they can’t on everything in big-time What could have been the But make no mistake really be called underdogs buzzer dropped — but ofsports. crushing blow came against — this is not some scrappy, Maryland, when Lucas came fered no consolation. anymore. Yes, the boys from Butler overmatched team that “It was a great experiShelvin Mack scored did it — getting 22 points down awkwardly and started needed a break, no Danny ence, but it hurts that it had 16 and Ronald Nored and from Gordon Hayward to hopping on one foot. Michigan and the Miracles, or Vilto end today,” Pullen said. defeat Kansas State 63-56 Willie Veasley keyed an inState’s leader — scoring, aslanova shooting 79 peryour-face defensive effort Enrollment at Butler is in the West Regional final sists, mentally — was done for cent to knock off mighty in the 4,500 range, about 15 on K-State guards Jacob Saturday and advance to the season. Georgetown. This is a team of whom have reminded Pullen and Denis Clemente the Final Four. Instead of hanging their that stood toe-to-toe with to help Butler become the everyone why college basNext, the Bulldogs take heads, the Spartans raised Syracuse on one night, then their hands, each one willing to ketball captures America’s their 24-game winning first school from a true, Kansas State. heart this time every year. mid-major conference to streak to downtown Indy. carry more of the load. All the conflict during the season steeled Michigan State’s resolve, put the Spartans in position to overcome the loss of their leader and make it to Sunday’s Midwest Regional "Home of the Rapid Repair Guarantee" final against No. 6 seed Ten!LL "RANDS s &INANCING !VAILABLE nessee. #REDIT #ARDS !CCEPTED “It culminated at halftime at that Maryland game because 910-947-7707 Office I think they understood that 910-947-5911 Fax 910-585-2425 Kalin just lost what sometimes License # 23549 we take for granted,” Izzo said.
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Duke center Krystal Thomas (34) fights for a rebound with San Diego State forward Jessika Bradley (1) in the second half of an NCAA Memphis Regional semifinal Saturday in Memphis, Tenn.
Lady Devils reach Elite 8
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Duke coach Joanne P. McCallie sees Jasmine Thomas as someone who is never satisfied. Thanks to the junior guard, the Blue Devils now stand a win away from their first Final Four since 2006. Thomas matched her career-high with 29 points and sprinkled her stat line with a little bit of everything, and second-seeded Duke ended No. 11 seed San Diego State’s surprising NCAA tournament run with a 66-58 victory Saturday to reach the Memphis regional final. “She’s just a very hungry player, someone who loves to get out there and dictate and on both sides of the ball,� McCallie said. “A lot of emphasis goes to her scoring, which
is incredible. I really think her defensive energy and what you put out there helped her enormously offensively, and I know it helped our team.� Thomas also finished with five rebounds, six assists and five steals in her 33 minutes. “She’s a load,� San Diego State coach Beth Burns said of Thomas. “She’s complete. Her vision, her ball skills, her defensive ability. She’s good, she’s real good.� With the win, the Blue Devils (30-5) notched their eighth 30-win season in the past decade and moved to their first regional final since 2006 when they lost in overtime to Maryland in the national championship game.
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MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Coming off a season in which he finished 19th in points and missed the Chase for the championship, Kevin Harvick appears calm and relaxed so far this season. The reason is simple: the turn of the calendar meant a turnaround in his fortunes. “We’ve had a good, solid five weeks and that’s what we set out to do at the beginning of the year, was to start well and run solid and run up front and lead laps and we’ve been fortunate to do that,� Harvick said on Saturday at Martinsville Speedway, where his status as the points leader after those five races put him on Sunday’s pole when qualifying was rained out. “Hopefully we can have 31 more.� Starting with a seventh-place run in the season-opening Daytona 500, Harvick has finished in the top five twice, the top 10 four times, and was 11th in the other race. A year ago, he had just five topfive finishes and nine top-10s after all 36 races had been run. While Harvick is leading the way, the resurgence at Richard Childress Racing is across the board. One year after all four RCR drivers failed to qualify for the 10-race Chase for the championship, teammates Jeff Burton (7th) and Clint Bowyer (12th) are all in the top 12. It’s a turnaround even Childress can’t fully explain. “You can’t put your hand on any one thing,� he said. “We changed a lot of personnel, we did a lot of different things and hopefully it’s going to pay off by the end of the year.� Childress also did away with his fourth team, and the improved consistency of the teams remaining has helped make for more enjoyable weekends all around, the owner said. “Anytime you’re running good, it’s not easier, but it’s not as painful to come to the races,� he said before Saturday’s truck race in which Harvick also started based first on points. “We’ve had years like last year, and you’ve got to learn how to cope with it and know that you’re going to get batter. You’ve got to be able to see the light in front of you.�
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x-L.A. Lakers d-Denver d-Dallas Utah Phoenix Oklahoma City San Antonio Portland Memphis Houston New Orleans L.A. Clippers Sacramento Golden State Minnesota
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EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Pct GB L10 .781 — 8-2 .699 6 8-2 1 .653 9 ⁄2 7-3 .639 101⁄2 6-4 .549 17 7-3 .534 18 7-3 1 .528 18 ⁄2 7-3 .493 21 3-7 .465 23 2-8 .370 30 7-3 1 .361 30 ⁄2 5-5 .356 31 3-7 .319 331⁄2 2-8 .296 35 0-10 1 .125 47 ⁄2 2-8 WESTERN CONFERENCE Pct GB L10 .736 — 7-3 1 .658 5 ⁄2 6-4 .653 6 6-4 .644 61⁄2 6-4 .639 7 8-2 1 .620 8 ⁄2 7-3 .606 91⁄2 7-3 .597 10 8-2 .528 15 6-4 1 .507 16 ⁄2 5-5 .466 191⁄2 3-7 .375 26 2-8 .329 291⁄2 3-7 .282 321⁄2 3-7 1 .192 39 ⁄2 0-10
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Away 26-12 22-15 24-13 17-19 15-21 18-18 11-26 12-23 13-23 8-30 10-24 14-23 7-29 9-27 4-32
Conf 35-9 34-13 30-15 26-17 27-17 25-19 22-22 25-18 20-22 20-25 18-28 14-31 15-29 15-30 7-38
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d-division leader x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Friday’s Games Charlotte 107, Washington 96 Indiana 122, Utah 106 Denver 97, Toronto 96 Philadelphia 105, Atlanta 98 Orlando 106, Minnesota 97 Boston 94, Sacramento 86 Oklahoma City 91, L.A. Lakers 75 New Jersey 118, Detroit 110 Miami 87, Milwaukee 74 San Antonio 102, Cleveland 97 Phoenix 132, New York 96 Saturday’s Games Utah at Washington, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Chicago, 8 p.m. Portland at New Orleans, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Houston, 8:30 p.m. Dallas at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.
Sunday’s Games Memphis at Milwaukee, 3 p.m. Sacramento at Cleveland, 3 p.m. Indiana at Atlanta, 3:30 p.m. Chicago at Detroit, 6 p.m. Toronto at Miami, 6 p.m. Denver at Orlando, 6 p.m. Phoenix at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Portland at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Boston, 8 p.m. Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m. Monday’s Games Toronto at Charlotte, 7 p.m. San Antonio at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Denver at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. New York at Utah, 9 p.m.
NIT Glance By The Associated Press All Times EDT First Round Tuesday, March 16 Connecticut 59, Northeastern 57 N.C. State 58, South Florida 57 UAB 65, Coastal Carolina 49 Texas Tech 87, Seton Hall 69 North Carolina 80, William & Mary 72 Mississippi State 81, Jackson State 67 Jacksonville 67, Arizona State 66 Wednesday, March 17 Kent State 75, Tulsa 74 Dayton 63, Illinois State 42 Cincinnati 76, Weber State 62 Virginia Tech 81, Quinnipiac 61 Rhode Island 76, Northwestern 64 Mississippi 84, Troy 65
Nevada 74, Wichita State 70 Illinois 76, Stony Brook 66 Memphis 73, St. John’s 71 Second Round Friday, March 19 Mississippi 90, Memphis 81 Saturday, March 20 North Carolina 76, Mississippi State 74 Texas Tech 69, Jacksonville 64 UAB 72, N.C. State 52 Monday, March 22 Rhode Island 85, Nevada 83 Virginia Tech 65, Connecticut 63 Illinois 75, Kent State 58 Dayton 81, Cincinnati 66 Quarterfinals
Tuesday, March 23 Mississippi 90, Texas Tech 87, 2OT North Carolina 60, UAB 55 Wednesday, March 24 Rhode Island 79, Virginia Tech 72 Dayton 77, Illinois 71 Semifinals Tuesday, March 30 At Madison Square Garden New York Semifinals Mississippi (24-10) vs. Dayton (2312), 7 p.m. North Carolina (19-16) vs. Rhode Island (26-9), 9:30 p.m. Championship Thursday, April 1 Semifinal winners, 7 p.m.
NASCAR Points Standings 13. Carl Edwards, 585 14. Brian Vickers, 584 15. Jamie McMurray, 581 16. Mark Martin, 579 17. Joey Logano, 558 18. Scott Speed, 552 19. Denny Hamlin, 515 20. Martin Truex Jr., 513
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Sprint Cup Standings 1. Kevin Harvick, 774 2. Matt Kenseth, 773 3. Jimmie Johnson, 760 4. Greg Biffle, 750 5. Tony Stewart, 685 6. Kurt Busch, 677 (tie) Jeff Burton, 677 8. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 621 9. Paul Menard, 614 10. Kyle Busch, 606 11. Jeff Gordon, 603 12. Clint Bowyer, 601
Nationwide Standings 2010 Driver Standings 1. Carl Edwards, 670 2. Brad Keselowski, 644 3. Justin Allgaier, 639 4. Kyle Busch, 594
5. Kevin Harvick, 569 6. Greg Biffle, 563 7. Paul Menard, 528 8. Steve Wallace, 472 9. Mike Wallace, 458 10. Brian Vickers, 457 11. Jason Leffler, 455 12. Joey Logano, 437 13. Scott Lagasse Jr., 421 14. Tony Raines, 408 15. Michael Annett, 406 16. James Buescher, 402 17. Trevor Bayne, 393 (tie) Joe Nemechek, 393 19. Brian Scott, 386 20. John Wes Townley, 375
Sports on TV Sunday, March 28 AUTO RACING Noon FOX — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500, at Martinsville, Va. 3:30 p.m. ABC — IRL, Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, at St. Petersburg, Fla. 5 p.m. ESPN2 — NHRA, Four-Wide Nationals, final eliminations, at Concord (same-day tape) BOWLING 2 p.m. ESPN — PBA, Mark Roth Plastic Ball Championship, at West Babylon, N.Y. CYCLING 2:30 p.m. VERSUS — Criterium International, stages 2 and 3, at Corsica, France (same-day tape) GOLF 9 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Open de Andalucia, final round, at Malaga, Spain 1 p.m. TGC — Champions Tour, The Cap Cana Championship, final round, at Cap Cana, Dominican Republic 2:30 p.m. NBC — PGA Tour, Arnold Palmer Invitational, final round, at Orlando, Fla. 7 p.m. TGC — LPGA, Kia Classic, final round, at Carlsbad, Calif. MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 2 p.m. CBS — National coverage, NCAA Division I tournament, regional finals, doubleheader, Tennessee vs. Michigan State
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against the Boilermakers helped Duke get one step closer. Scheyer finished with 18 points, five rebounds and four assists against Purdue to help his team move within one victory of its 11th Final Four under Krzyzewski. “You want to uphold the standard,” Scheyer said Saturday. “I know a lot of the guys who’ve played before me, and they’ve done some unbelievable things. Of course, you want to be able to graduate and say you did those same things and be able to talk about them with them.” Scheyer ran into a slump late in the season, shooting 31 percent from the field (29 of 93)
at St. Louis; Baylor vs. Duke at Houston MOTORSPORTS 3 p.m. SPEED — FIM World Superbike, at Portimao, Portugal (same-day tape) 11 p.m. SPEED — AMA Pro Racing, at Fontana, Calif. (same-day tape) NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. ESPN — San Antonio at Boston RODEO 8 p.m. VERSUS — PBR, Ty Murray Invitational, at Albuquerque, N.M. (same-day tape) TENNIS 1 p.m. FSN — ATP/WTA Tour, Sony Ericsson Open, early round, at Miami 7 p.m. FSN — ATP/WTA Tour, Sony Ericsson Open, early round, at Miami WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon ESPN — NCAA Division I tournament, regional semifinal, Connecticut vs. Iowa State at Dayton, Ohio 2:30 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Division I tournament, regional semifinal, Florida State vs. Mississippi State at Dayton, Ohio 7:30 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Division I tournament, regional semifinal, Oklahoma vs. Notre Dame at Kansas City, Mo. 9:30 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Division I tournament, regional semifinal, Nebraska vs. Kentucky at Kansas City, Mo.
in the seven games leading up to Friday night. After going 1 for 11 in Duke’s second-round win over California, he watched video and picked out some flaws emerging in his form. “I was just really trying to guide the ball in,” he said. “I was kicking my legs out on a couple of them. That’s just something I looked at. For me, I just need to shoot the ball strong, like I have in the past.” Krzyzewski also noticed changes in Scheyer’s mechanics, but encouraged Scheyer to keep shooting. He thought Scheyer was putting too much pressure on himself and losing his offensive rhythm in the process. Coach K reminded Scheyer that he sank a crucial 3-pointer with 18 seconds left in Duke’s 65-61 win over Georgia Tech in the Atlantic Coast Conference
NCAA Tournament Glance By The Associated Press All Times EDT Opening Round Tuesday, March 16 At UD Arena Dayton, Ohio Arkansas-Pine Bluff 61, Winthrop 44 EAST REGIONAL First Round Thursday, March 18 At New Orleans Arena New Orleans Kentucky 100, ETSU 71 Wake Forest 81, Texas 80, OT At HP Pavilion San Jose, Calif. Washington 80, Marquette 78 New Mexico 62, Montana 57 Friday, March 19 At HSBC Arena Buffalo, N.Y. West Virginia 77, Morgan State 50 Missouri 86, Clemson 78 At Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Jacksonville, Fla. Cornell 78, Temple 65 Wisconsin 53, Wofford 49 Second Round Saturday, March 20 At New Orleans Arena New Orleans Kentucky 90, Wake Forest 60 At HP Pavilion San Jose, Calif. Washington 82, New Mexico 64 Sunday, March 21 At HSBC Arena Buffalo, N.Y. West Virginia 68, Missouri 59 At Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Jacksonville, Fla. Cornell 87, Wisconsin 69 At The Carrier Dome Syracuse, N.Y. Regional Semifinals Thursday, March 25 West Virginia 69, Washington 56 Kentucky 62, Cornell 45 Regional Championship Saturday, March 27 West Virginia (30-6) vs. Kentucky (35-2), 7 p.m. SOUTH REGIONAL First Round Thursday, March 18 At Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence, R.I. Villanova 73, Robert Morris 70, OT Saint Mary’s, Calif. 80, Richmond 71 At New Orleans Arena New Orleans Old Dominion 51, Notre Dame 50 Baylor 68, Sam Houston State 59 Friday, March 19 At Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Jacksonville, Fla. Duke 73, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 44 California 77, Louisville 62 At Spokane Arena Spokane, Wash. Purdue 72, Siena 64 Texas A&M 69, Utah State 53 Second Round Saturday, March 20 At Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence, R.I. Saint Mary’s, Calif. 75, Villanova 68 At New Orleans Arena New Orleans Baylor 76, Old Dominion 68 Sunday, March 21 At Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Jacksonville, Fla. Duke 68, California 53 At Spokane Arena Spokane, Wash. Purdue 63, Texas A&M 61, OT At Reliant Stadium Houston Regional Semifinals Friday, March 26 Baylor 72, Saint Mary’s, Calif. 49 Duke 70, Purdue 57 Regional Championship Sunday, March 28 Baylor (28-7) vs. Duke (32-5), 2 or 4:30 p.m. MIDWEST REGIONAL First Round Thursday, March 18 At Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence, R.I. Ohio 97, Georgetown 83 Tennessee 62, San Diego State 59 At The Ford Center Oklahoma City Northern Iowa 69, UNLV 66 Kansas 90 Lehigh 74 Friday, March 19 At The Bradley Center Milwaukee Georgia Tech 64, Oklahoma State 59 Ohio State 68, UC Santa Barbara 51 At Spokane Arena Spokane, Wash. Michigan State 70, New Mexico State 67 Maryland 89, Houston 77 Second Round Saturday, March 20 At Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence, R.I. Tennessee 83, Ohio 68 At The Ford Center Oklahoma City Northern Iowa 69, Kansas 67 Sunday, March 21 At The Bradley Center Milwaukee Ohio State 75, Georgia Tech 66 At Spokane Arena Spokane, Wash. Michigan State 85, Maryland 83 At Edward Jones Dome St. Louis Regional Semifinals Friday, March 26 Tennessee 76, Ohio State 73 Michigan State 59, Northern Iowa 52 Regional Championship Sunday, March 28 Tennessee (28-8) vs. Michigan State (27-8), 2 or 4:30 p.m. WEST REGIONAL First Round Thursday, March 18 At The Ford Center Oklahoma City BYU 99, Florida 92, 2OT Kansas State 82, North Texas 62 At HP Pavilion San Jose, Calif. Murray State 66, Vanderbilt 65 Butler 77, UTEP 59 Friday, March 19
championship game. He missed his first six 3-point tries in that game before hitting the one that mattered most. “I asked him, ’When you took the shot to beat Georgia Tech and win the ACC championship, you know, what were you thinking about then?”’ Krzyzewski said. “He said, ’I was just thinking about hitting my shot.’ I said, ’Well, just do that.”’ Scheyer appeared to be pressing again in the first half against Purdue, going 0 for 6 from the field. He missed a 3 in the first 90 seconds of the second half before curling around a screen and connecting on the pivotal 3 with 17:54 left. “It was a huge sigh of relief for everybody,” said backcourt mate Nolan Smith, who had 15 points. “Coach jumped up, the bench
At HSBC Arena Buffalo, N.Y. Gonzaga 67, Florida State 60 Syracuse 79, Vermont 56 At The Bradley Center Milwaukee Xavier 65, Minnesota 54 Pittsburgh 89, Oakland, Mich. 66 Second Round Saturday, March 20 At The Ford Center Oklahoma City Kansas State 84, BYU 72 At HP Pavilion San Jose, Calif. Butler 54, Murray State 52 Sunday, March 21 At HSBC Arena Buffalo, N.Y. Syracuse 87, Gonzaga 65 At The Bradley Center Milwaukee Xavier 71, Pittsburgh 68 At Energy Solution Arena Salt Lake City Regional Semifinals Thursday, March 25 Butler 63, Syracuse 59 Kansas State 101, Xavier 96, 2OT Regional Championship Saturday, March 27 Butler 63, Kansas State 56 FINAL FOUR At Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis National Semifinals Saturday, April 3 East champion vs. South champion Midwest champion vs. Butler (32-4) National Championship Monday, April 5 Semifinal winners
Calgary at Washington, 3 p.m. Toronto at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. Edmonton at St. Louis, 6 p.m. New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Columbus at Chicago, 7 p.m. Colorado at San Jose, 8 p.m. Monday’s Games Buffalo at Boston, 7 p.m. Carolina at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Nashville at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Minnesota, 9 p.m. Dallas at Anaheim, 10 p.m.
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Late NCAA Boxscore DUKE 70, PURDUE 57 PURDUE (29-6) Johnson 10-17 3-6 23, Kramer 0-5 0-1 0, Grant 2-8 0-0 6, Jackson 0-1 0-0 0, Moore 7-18 2-2 18, Barlow 1-1 3-4 5, Byrd 0-3 5-7 5, Smith 0-1 0-1 0, Wohlford 0-0 0-0 0, Bade 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 20-54 13-21 57. DUKE (32-5) Singler 7-16 6-8 24, Thomas 0-2 1-2 1, Zoubek 1-2 2-2 4, Smith 7-17 0-0 15, Scheyer 5-15 7-8 18, Ma.Plumlee 0-0 2-2 2, Dawkins 0-0 0-0 0, Mi.Plumlee 2-3 0-0 4, Kelly 0-0 2-2 2, Davidson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 22-55 20-24 70. Halftime—Duke 24-23. 3-Point Goals—Purdue 4-15 (Moore 2-3, Grant 2-7, Smith 0-1, Kramer 0-1, Byrd 0-3), Duke 6-15 (Singler 4-6, Smith 1-3, Scheyer 1-6). Fouled Out—Grant, Zoubek. Rebounds—Purdue 27 (Johnson 5), Duke 48 (Zoubek 14). Assists—Purdue 12 (Grant, Jackson 4), Duke 11 (Scheyer, Smith 4). Total Fouls—Purdue 21, Duke 20. A—45,505. 45,505.
Women’s NCAA Boxscore DUKE 66, SAN DIEGO ST. 58 SAN DIEGO ST. (23-11) Bradley 3-5 2-2 9, C.Davis 1-5 0-0 3, Johnson 5-9 2-3 12, Q.Davis 5-12 2-2 14, Morris 4-18 2-2 13, Spinardi 1-1 0-0 3, Al.Duffy 1-3 0-0 3, Tutt 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 20-53 9-11 58. DUKE (30-5) Mitchell 3-11 1-2 7, Cheek 6-15 2-2 14, K.Thomas 2-4 4-9 8, J.Thomas 10-19 8-8 29, Jackson 2-4 1-1 6, Selby 0-0 0-0 0, Christmas 0-0 0-0 0, Scheer 0-0 0-0 0, Rogers 0-0 0-0 0, Vernerey 1-6 0-0 2. Totals 24-59 16-22 66. Halftime—Duke 35-34. 3-Point Goals— San Diego St. 9-25 (Morris 3-10, Q.Davis 2-7, Spinardi 1-1, Bradley 1-1, Al.Duffy 1-2, C.Davis 1-4), Duke 2-9 (Jackson 1-1, J.Thomas 1-3, Cheek 0-2, Mitchell 0-3). Fouled Out—Johnson. Rebounds—San Diego St. 28 (Johnson 8), Duke 42 (Mitchell 8). Assists—San Diego St. 11 (Q.Davis, Morris 3), Duke 12 (J.Thomas 6). Total Fouls—San Diego St. 15, Duke 14. A—6,577.
HOCKEY NHL Glance EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-Washington74 49 14 11 109 289 209 x-Pittsburgh 75 43 25 7 93 232 213 d-Buffalo 73 40 23 10 90 205 186 New Jersey 73 43 25 5 91 198 176 Ottawa 75 40 30 5 85 202 214 Montreal 75 37 30 8 82 202 204 Boston 74 34 28 12 80 188 186 Philadelphia 75 37 32 6 80 216 209 Atlanta 74 32 30 12 76 219 236 N.Y. Rangers 74 33 32 9 75 195 200 Tampa Bay 74 30 32 12 72 196 230 Florida 73 30 32 11 71 191 214 Carolina 74 31 34 9 71 206 231 N.Y. Islanders74 30 34 10 70 192 229 Toronto 74 27 35 12 66 195 243 WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-San Jose 74 45 19 10 100 239 193 x-Chicago 73 46 20 7 99 239 187 d-Vancouver 74 45 25 4 94 242 191 x-Phoenix 75 46 23 6 98 204 185 Nashville 75 43 27 5 91 211 209 Los Angeles 73 42 25 6 90 215 195 Colorado 73 41 25 7 89 220 197 Detroit 74 38 23 13 89 206 197 Calgary 75 37 29 9 83 189 190 St. Louis 74 35 30 9 79 201 204 Anaheim 74 35 31 8 78 208 226 Dallas 74 32 28 14 78 211 234 Minnesota 75 36 33 6 78 205 224 Columbus 74 30 32 12 72 198 238 Edmonton 74 24 43 7 55 189 253 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. d-division leader x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Friday’s Games Ottawa 4, Buffalo 2 Detroit 6, Minnesota 2 Anaheim 3, Edmonton 2 Saturday’s Games Boston 5, Calgary 0 Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 1 Tampa Bay at Buffalo, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Toronto, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Montreal, 7 p.m. Florida at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Carolina, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Columbus, 7 p.m. Detroit at Nashville, 8 p.m. Colorado at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Vancouver at San Jose, 10 p.m. Dallas at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games
jumped up. On the court, it really gave us a pep in our step. When he’s hitting 3s and when you know he can do it, it gives us all a lift.” Scheyer hit four of his final seven shots against Purdue to reach his highest total since scoring 20 points in the regular-season finale against North Carolina. The Blue Devils shot 58 percent (15 of 26) after the break, their most efficient second half since making 60 percent in a 74-53 home win over Clemson in January. Not coincidentally, Scheyer scored 19 of his 22 points in the second half of that one. “We’re never going to go away from him. We want him to keep shooting,” Smith said. “It makes him more dangerous and teams are definitely scared after he hits one. And that opens up so much more.”
By The Associated Press Saturday At Bay Hill Club & Lodge Orlando, Fla. Purse: $6 million Yardage: 7,353; Par 72 Third Round Ernie Els 68-69-69 Ben Curtis 70-67-70 Chris Couch 70-70-69 Edoardo Molinari 70-70-70 Kevin Na 68-70-72 Jim Furyk 71-74-66 Kevin Streelman 68-75-68 Boo Weekley 70-73-68 Derek Lamely 71-70-70 Retief Goosen 71-67-73 Davis Love III 66-71-74 Ryuji Imada 73-70-69 J.P. Hayes 70-72-70 Steve Marino 70-70-72 D.J. Trahan 69-68-75 Bill Haas 72-71-70 Tim Petrovic 74-68-71 Dustin Johnson 71-70-72 Robert Allenby 68-73-72 K.J. Choi 71-69-73 George McNeill 69-71-73 Phil Mickelson 71-67-75 Stuart Appleby 70-74-70 Matt Every 74-70-70 Brandt Snedeker 72-72-70 Briny Baird 72-72-70 Sean O’Hair 70-73-71 Colin Montgomerie 72-71-71 Nathan Green 69-73-72 Jason Day 71-70-73 Jason Dufner 69-72-73 Daniel Chopra 74-71-70 Scott Verplank 75-70-70 John Senden 71-74-70 Ryo Ishikawa 74-70-71 Stephen Ames 73-71-71 Charles Howell III 72-72-71 Rod Pampling 74-70-71 Marc Leishman 70-73-72 Bo Van Pelt 72-70-73 Henrik Stenson 67-78-71 Stewart Cink 73-72-71 Kris Blanks 74-69-73 Erik Compton 72-71-73 Ben Crane 69-74-73 D.A. Points 73-72-72 Jerry Kelly 71-74-72 Charl Schwartzel 74-71-72 Carl Pettersson 71-73-73 Jonathan Byrd 71-73-73 Pat Perez 69-74-74 Chris DiMarco 69-73-75 Heath Slocum 69-72-76 Mike Weir 67-73-77 J.B. Holmes 66-74-77
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AUTO RACING NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 Lineup By The Associated Press After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Martinsville Speedway Ridgeway, Va. Lap length: .526 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 2. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, Owner Points. 3. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 4. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, Owner Points. 5. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 6. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, Owner Points. 7. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 8. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, Owner Points. 9. (98) Paul Menard, Ford, Owner Points. 10. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, Owner Points. 11. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 12. (33) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 13. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, Owner Points. 14. (83) Brian Vickers, Toyota, Owner Points. 15. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 16. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 17. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, Owner Points. 18. (82) Scott Speed, Toyota, Owner Points. 19. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, Owner Points. 20. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, Owner Points. 21. (43) AJ Allmendinger, Ford, Owner Points. 22. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 23. (9) Kasey Kahne, Ford, Owner Points. 24. (00) David Reutimann, Toyota, Owner Points. 25. (19) Elliott Sadler, Ford, Owner Points. 26. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 27. (6) David Ragan, Ford, Owner Points. 28. (78) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 29. (71) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 30. (12) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, Owner Points. 31. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, Owner Points. 32. (38) Kevin Conway, Ford, Owner Points. 33. (77) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, Owner Points. 34. (34) Travis Kvapil, Ford, Owner Points. 35. (37) David Gilliland, Ford, Owner Points. 36. (7) Robby Gordon, Toyota, Owner Points. 37. (26) David Stremme, Ford, Owner Points. 38. (36) Mike Bliss, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 39. (13) Max Papis, Toyota, Owner Points. 40. (55) Michael McDowell, Toyota, Owner Points. 41. (66) Dave Blaney, Toyota, Owner Points. 42. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, Owner Points. Failed to Qualify 43. (90) Casey Mears, Chevrolet. 44. (09) Aric Almirola, Chevrolet. 45. (46) Terry Cook, Dodge. 46. (35) Johnny Sauter, Chevrolet.
Scheyer, Smith and Kyle Singler combine to average 53 points per game, or 69 percent of Duke’s scoring. Singler scored 24 points in Friday’s win and has averaged 21 points in three NCAA tournament games. Smith scored 20 against California, then had seven straight points in a key stretch of Friday’s victory. And now Scheyer is shooting well again, the most encouraging sign of all for Duke’s championship hopes. “We thought, in order for us to have a chance to be really good, those three kids had to be really good scorers, and they’ve been that for us,” Krzyzewski said. “If three of them are scoring, then we become much more difficult to beat.”
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6B / Sunday, March 28, 2010 / The Sanford Herald DEAR ABBY
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Mom is fired up after son is stood up by his date
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Happy Birthday: You will have to make some decisions if you don’t want to fall behind. Being well-informed will lead to some important personal, professional and financial gains. By paying extra attention to detail and using integrity and fair play, you can achieve most of what you set out to do. Don’t back away from a personal challenge or you will send the wrong signal to anyone who looks up to you. Your numbers are 7, 13, 24, 26, 31, 39, 47 ARIES (March 21-April 19): What you do and how you do it will show your capabilities and bring on greater opportunities. A challenge will keep you on your toes. You are in a winning situation and can put your skills to the test with confidence. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do something that will help you relax. A day at a spa or taking part in an event or activity you enjoy will help you rejuvenate. Don’t let someone’s uncertainty or change of plans ruin what you want to do. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take the initiative to finish up some of the projects you’ve left undone. Working alone or on a secret project to surprise someone special will be fun but can cause undue suspicion. Do your best not to worry someone who cares. CANCER (June 21-July 22): A dependent may give you a hard time but you cannot fold under emotional pressure. Delegate who does what and stick to it. By taking charge, you will create new opportunities and options. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A trip will pay off if you are in pursuit of knowledge, research or meeting people who can help you get ahead. Love is in the stars, so mix business with pleasure and you will win personally and profes-
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sionally. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Acceptance will be key to getting ahead. If you try to fight the inevitable, you will miss out on a chance to meet new people and try new things. Someone with whom you have a common interest will become your ally. Give what’s being offered a chance. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Problems with partnerships will plague you if you are too intent on doing things your way. You will have to compromise if you want to achieve anything. Don’t let someone else’s responsibility fall on you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will be full of good ideas and originality. Put your plans into motion and you will discover more outlets for a service you have to offer. Opportunities will open up if you are receptive. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Money may not be readily available to you but a great offer might. You will have to do some fancy financial footwork if you want to pull off a deal that is too good to turn down. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): Look at the big picture and you will realize you can do a lot more than you first thought. Investments will pay off if you are practical in the way you structure your money matters. Don’t loan money or possessions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A serious relationship is apparent. Love is in the stars and a commitment will help to stabilize your situation. Your intuition won’t let you down. Follow it and you will end up in a satisfactory position. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep your feelings to yourself until you know where you stand and what everyone else is thinking. Overreacting will lead to a change of plans and a personal loss. You need balance in your life right now.
DEAR ABBY: My son, “Peter,” is in college working on a postgraduate degree. He arranged a date with a young woman while they were home over the holidays. After accepting the first date and breaking it, she agreed to a second one. As Peter was driving to pick her up, he called to double-check her address only to be told she was still at a previous engagement. Naturally, Peter expected she’d call back when she was free -- but she didn’t. There was no explanation, no call or text or any further communication. What is happening to young people today? Do texting and online social networking encourage them to avoid simple human kindness and consideration of others? I think these new devices are giving kids an easy way to get out of difficult and uncomfortable situations. They don’t have to hear the hurt of rejection or the sting of their rudeness through a text or a chat page. Meanwhile, my thoughtful, sensitive son sat home thinking he wasn’t important enough for an explanation! At 26 he’s beginning to think he should just focus on finishing school and forget the dating scene. And if this is the caliber of today’s young women, maybe he should! — MOTHER OF A GOOD SON DEAR MOTHER: Your son may be thoughtful and sensitive, but he appears to have unfortunate taste in women. You say he is working
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on a postgraduate degree? How old was the girl -- because she appears to have the emotional maturity of a young teenager. Nobody likes rejection, but Peter should consider the source. Rather than giving up on dating, he should look for company among women who are at his intellectual and emotional level -- in college or grad school or perhaps a little older. o DEAR ABBY: I am a 29-year-old female who would like to know why people feel compelled to tell random strangers to “smile.” I was in the market the other night and a man came walking by me saying, “You dropped something,” and was pointing to the floor. I looked down and said, “I don’t see anything.” He then told me, “You dropped your smile.” Abby, I was SO not amused. I turned around going back to my
business saying, “Oh, OK.” The man proceeded to walk away mumbling, “Don’t look so serious. It’s only the grocery store.” I hate when people do this. It happens to me a lot and has most of my life. People -- especially seniors -- say, “Don’t you dare smile for me, don’t you dare!” Or, “Smile! You’re too cute not to smile.” An old gentleman said, “Oh, she’s like ice -- so cold, never smiles.” What can I do if this happens again? I don’t see the need to walk around the store or sit at my desk at work with a Cheshire cat grin on my face all day. Any suggestions? — OFFENDED IN GILROY, CALIF. DEAR OFFENDED: The man who asked if you had “lost” something may have been making a clumsy attempt to pick you up. That sometimes happens in markets. As to the “older people” who comment on your expression -- or lack thereof -- they may consider themselves so “senior” that they can “coax” you into doing as they would like -- like “coochy-kooing” a baby to make it laugh on cue. Making personal remarks to strangers is, of course, rude. My advice to you is to distance yourself from those individuals as quickly as possible. Speaking personally, if I was approached the way you have been, the last thing I’d be inclined to do is smile or engage them at all. I’d be offended, too.
ODDS AND ENDS Tale of the tape: Robbery suspect duct tapes shoes MANISTEE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Maybe duct tape doesn’t work for everything. Police said an 18-year-old Cadillac man who fastened duct tape to the bottom of his shoes in an attempt to conceal the robbery of a northern Michigan business has been arrested. Manistee County sheriff officials said the man admitted robbing All Star Pay Day Loans in Manistee Township, about 210 miles northwest of Detroit. He was arrested about 3:35 a.m. Thursday after being spotted by deputies. Police told the Ludington Daily News and WWMT-TV the man was wearing dark clothing and carrying about $1,200 in cash. The man was being held at the Manistee County Jail. He faces charges including breaking and entering with intent, a 10-year felony.
Police: Drunk Pa. man tried to revive dead opossum PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Police say they charged a Pennsylvania man with public drunkenness after he was seen trying to resuscitate a long-dead opossum along a highway. State police Trooper Jamie Levier says several witnesses saw 55-year-old Donald Wolfe, of Brookville, near the animal Thursday along Route 36 in Oliver Township, about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
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Dog that attacked police cars must attend classes CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A pit bull mix in Tennessee has been sentenced to obedience training after his dogged attack on a local police car. Winston didn’t bite anybody, but he mauled a Chattanooga police car in what might have been a confused attempt to take a bite out of crime. The persistent pooch managed to tear off a section of the front bumper and damage the tires. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that a judge ruled that Winston had been a very bad dog. He was sentenced to obedience and canine good citizen classes, and he’ll have to wear a tag that says he is “potentially dangerous.” Charges against his owner will be dismissed if the classes are completed successfully. Owner Nancy Emerling said Winston got out of a fenced-in area at a welding shop March 14.
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Jesus’ goal was greater than politics Q: Every year, our church celebrates Palm Sunday, the day when the crowds cheered Jesus as He entered Jerusalem for the last time. But I’ve never understood why they turned against Him just a few days later and demanded He be put to death. Why did they? -- J.N. A: One reason the crowds turned against Jesus was because He refused to be the kind of king they wanted -- a political and military leader who would free them from the hated Roman government. Roman soldiers had occupied their land for decades, and they hoped Jesus would lead them in a successful revolt. But Jesus made clear to them that this was not His goal. God had another purpose for Him -- and that purpose was far greater than any mere political or military victory. His goal was to establish another kingdom -- the Kingdom of God. This, He taught them, wasn’t to be a political kingdom, but the rule of God over our hearts and minds -- and ultimately, over the whole universe. To the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, He declared, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight.... My kingdom is from another place” (John 18:36). How could this happen? It could happen only if sin and death and Satan were defeated -- for these keep God’s Kingdom from becoming a reality in our lives. And how could they be defeated? Only by Christ’s death and resurrection for us -- for by His death and resurrection Jesus Christ conquered sin and death and Satan.
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still envisioned having an elite program. Part of his plan when he arrived was to become “the Duke of the Southwest.� Drew’s hopes certainly don’t seem so far-fetched now. The third-seeded Bears (28-
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very different than what she had come to believe were bred in a small-town southern-born kid. “When I heard the story of that little girl,� she told Eric, “I thought only monsters come from there.� No way could this young man come from the same place, she told him. While the coverage over a local kid averaging less than 9 points per game in his freshman season at a mid-major college basketball program far from home, espe-
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against the team he grew up idolizing, the North Carolina Tar Heels. Taylor plans on making the trip to New York City to watch his former teammate play in Madison Square Garden. Southern Lee head coach Gaston Collins will also be making the trek to the Big Apple to see his former player play against the defending NCAA champions in the world’s most famous arena. “It’s a blessing, man. It really is,� said Richmond, who averages 8.9 points for the Rams. “I love those guys with a passion. It’s a blessing to have them in my life and it’s amazing that Chad and coach are coming all the way to New York to support me and see me play. They have no idea how much it means to me.� Martin won’t be able to attend
7) are within one victory of the Final Four. To get there, they must beat top-seeded Duke (32-5) in the South Regional final on Sunday. “When anyone takes over any program you have to figure out, what is your niche? Where do you fit in in the grand scheme of things? Not try to be like somebody that is not in
your niche, but to fully develop your own identity,� Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “He’s done a really good job of figuring that out at Baylor, and they’re very good. ... They could win the whole thing. They’re that talented.� This won’t be the only Baylor-Duke matchup with a Final Four berth on the line.
On the women’s side, Baylor and Duke are also playing in a regional final, marking the first time that two schools have met in the round of eight in both tournaments during the same season, according to STATS LLC. The similarities between Baylor and Duke are obvious in that both are small pri-
vate schools known for their academic excellence. But there has never been any comparing their success in men’s basketball. The Blue Devils are going for their 11th Final Four appearance under Coach K, though their first since 2004. They have lost only once when reaching a regional final.
cially as the local kid and his team continue to play in the inferior tournament, could be argued as excessive, the above story may indicate that it’s either just right, or perhaps focused on the wrong thing altogether. Basketball has meant so much to the Richmond family, from the story-telling patriarch on down to the siblings who stand back and allow for the attention to focus on someone other than themselves. That is no small price to pay, and should never go unnoticed. The gift granted Akeem Richmond has been opened because of his own hard work, and because of the tremendous support
his family and intimate circle of family friends has given him. One might expect, though, that the star would eventually feel as though the success coming to him this basketball season, as well as all the basketball seasons before, was something of an entitlement. Boorish behavior could be accepted as long as the jump shots kept falling and the wins kept piling up and the people kept telling you how great you are. But Akeem Richmond has never fallen into the category of the snobbish, egotistical athlete. Credit his family for that, his church, his long line of coaches,
all of it. But credit him as well. Basketball is more than a simple game for the Richmonds. It’s strengthened bonds between father and son, son and family, kid and friends. Is he confident? Yes. Watch him play and you’ll know why. His game needs confidence. It thrives from the belief that he can make any shot, from anywhere, defended by anybody. In Richmond’s mind, the only bad shot is the one not taken, and his coaches like it that way. As a result, they have bred that trait into him. But something else has been bred into him. And it’s good and
it’s pure and it’s genuine. And as long as he holds onto those traits — no doubt there will be times, and perhaps have been times already, when he will need to be reminded of them — he will always keep a little of Sanford and Lee County with him. And he can bring it everywhere his life takes him. As he’s already seen, that’s a good thing. And it’s bigger than any game-winning shot will ever be. Alex Podlogar is The Herald’s sports editor. Reach him at alexp@sanfordherald.com and at (919) 718-1222. Read his blog at designatedhitter.wordpress.com
the game, unfortunately. He will be watching Richmond on ESPN2, though, just like many Sanford natives will be doing when the game tips off at 9 p.m.. “I really want to go,� said Martin, who just wrapped up his first season at Wake Tech. “I won’t be able to, though. You better believe I’m going to be watching. I’m a Duke fan, so I’m rooting for Akeem to do well. I’m hoping he lights UNC up with the best game of his life. I’m so proud of what he’s done.� Taylor, who has been to New York just once before, has never been to Madison Square Garden. His first time going will be seeing the player he used to feed the ball to for four straight years in Southern Lee orange and blue. “There’s a lot of history there,� said Taylor, an avid Tar Heel fan growing up. “Akeem has a chance to make some more history there. I’m real happy for him. I talked to him the other day and I told
him that I’m supporting him all the way even though he’s going against the Heels. I want to see him do well.� Even though Taylor and Martin don’t necessarily agree on their favorite college teams, the two do agree on one thing. They both miss their playing days at Southern Lee and miss playing alongside Richmond. “There’s nothing like it,� said Martin. “The three of us talked the last time we were all home and we talked about how much we all miss it. We’re all happy for one another and I think that we all wish we could do it again just one more time.� When Taylor watches Richmond play the Tar Heels, he says that he’s pretty certain that it’ll make him reminisce on the time they spent together at Southern Lee. “I sure wish I could be out there with him giving him some passes,� said Taylor. “I miss play-
ing with him. We played together for so long and then it was over. We all keep in touch and talk but it’s different now that all of us are in different colleges now.� Richmond felt the same way as his two former teammates at the beginning of the season. When he first got to South Kingston, R.I., he would often look back at the good times the three used to share. His cure for that, though, is making sure that every time the three are home together that they find a court and just play basketball. “I used to think about it every single day when I first started playing at Rhode Island,� said Richmond. “It used to make me homesick and miss Sanford. Every time we’re all back home, we play together. We go to a gym, we find a court, we go to someone’s back yard and we just play. When the three of us were home for Christmas, we played every single day. That helped a lot. It’s good to hang out with lifelong friends and
remember the good times.� When Martin watches Richmond on national TV, he’ll do what he’s done every other time he’s watched him. Martin will be bragging about how he played alongside the second all-time scorer in NCHSAA prep history, one among many of Richmond’s accomplishments. “We all knew he’d make it,� said Martin. “I’m so proud of him and happy for him. It’s so cool seeing him play on TV. Every time I see him, I tell all my friends that I used to play with him. We’ve established a lifelong bond and that’s something that’ll never be broken.� Richmond says that Taylor and Martin will always be friends no matter how far away they might be from one another. “They’re my best friends and always will be,� said Richmond. “I love them with a passion.� Friends for life? More like brothers for life.
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Local artists’ works featured at Temple Theatre From staff reports
SANFORD — During the Temple Theatre’s show, “Jason Petty’s El Paso,� which will show for the final time at 2 p.m. today, the Sanford Brush and Palette Club has featured the artwork of artists Nancy Findley and Alice Phillips Heins. Their artwork has been on display in the stairway galleries leading to both entrances of the second floor balcony. Alice Phillips Heins, a Sanford native, has been “drawing and painting� since her early days at St. Clair School, she said. “Mrs. Eleanor Howell visited our classroom weekly. I remember painting snow scenes and beach scenes with thick tempera paint on huge sheets of newsprint. We taped these masterpieces all down the halls and on classroom walls, she said. “At Sanford Central High I remember painting a likeness of the plantation, Tara, when our junior class choose “Gone With the Wind� as the theme for our prom. The Tara painting covered one entire side of the old gymnasium.� Heins graduated from UNCG with a major in Interior Design and a minor in art. While working as a designer and raising two daughters, she had little time to pursue her interest in art. In 2000 she returned to her art and through the Brush and Palette she attended many classes and work-
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Sanford native Alice Phillips Heins (right) and Nancy Findley (left) stand in front of their artwork, which is on display in the lobby of the Temple Theatre during the production run of “Jason Petty’s El Paso,� which ends its run at 2 p.m. today. shops in other cities. Currently Mrs. Heins and her husband, Chan, live part of the year at Topsail Beach where the Inter Coastal Waterway and a wide assortment of boats provide a great deal of her art’s inspiration. She works in both watercolor and oils, but finds oils most satisfying. Nancy Findley (Daniels) discovered her love of art as a child growing up in Ohio. She pursued this interest at Ohio University and earned her BFA degree and teaching certificate there. In the years that followed, while rearing a family in Michigan, completing a Masters degree in Special Education-Gifted at Wayne State University, and very much enjoying a teaching career, Nancy continued to utilize
her art background at school, church, and home. After retiring from teaching, Findley and her husband, Norm, moved to Sanford where she said she found a wonderful, welcoming community of artists and art lovers. She said has been truly inspired by the teachers and fellow-artists in this area, and her
work expresses this reawakening of interest in watercolor and Oriental brush painting, as well as in acrylic, fabric art, and pastels. Findley is the mother of three, grandmother of four and shares Nellie the cocker spaniel with her husband. She has been fortunate to travel to Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as throughout the
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10B / Sunday, March 28, 2010 / The Sanford Herald CAPITAL BANK DONATES TO AMERICAN RED CROSS
Business Briefs Allstate recognizes Sanford agent for top performance
SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Allstate Insurance Company has recognized Allstate exclusive agency owner Jason Watkins with the Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inner Circle Conference award for high standards in customer satisfaction, customer retention and profitable business growth. The Jason Watkins Agency is one of only two percent of insurance agencies and personal Watkins financial representatives for Allstate nationally to reach this level of achievement, based on sales for auto, property, commercial, power sports insurance and financial services in the country. With his team, Watkins is dedicated to helping customers meet their protection and retirement needs while managing a successful small business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tremendous honor to earn Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inner Circle recognition,â&#x20AC;? said Watkins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment is to serve customers and the Sanford community.â&#x20AC;? The Jason Watkins Agency is located at 2270 Jefferson Davis Highway in Sanford, and can be reached at (919) 708-7030 or via email at a022143@allstate.com.
Sanford native to take over hospital in Reidsville
REIDSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mickey Foster will be the next President of Annie Penn Hospital. Foster, currently the Vice President/Chief Operating
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Linda Foushee, Capital Bank branch manager and retail group manager, and Chad Steadman, commercial banking manager at the Steele Street branch in Sanford, present a donation to Abbey Cameron, community services coordinator for the American Red Cross Lee County office. The donations will support efforts to serve those affected by emergencies here in the Lee County area. Though chartered by the U.S. Congress, the American Red Cross is not a government agency and receives little or no government funding. Donations of time, money and blood from the American people make their humanitarian work possible.
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Business You Decide
STATE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Woes to last through summer Another record high reached in February; economists say more in store
Dr. Mike Walden Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Professor and N.C. Cooperative Extension economist at N.C. State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Health reform dilemmas
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or the last six weeks, I’ve seen our health care system up close. My 87-yearold father had his aortic heart valve replaced. Fortunately, the operation itself went smoothly with no complications. But as the surgeon warned us, many of the issues occur well after the surgery. Indeed, my father contracted pneumonia, and he has been battling it at the same time he has been rehabbing from the operation. Needless to say, it has been tough going for him and us. As a professional economist, I perhaps look at our health care system in a different way than others do. I’m not only observing what goes on in terms of the specific care and treatments, but I’m also studying the incentives in the system facing both patients and providers. In dealing with my father’s care, my first observation is very much a positive one. I am simply in awe over what medical science can do today. To think that a surgeon could go in to my father’s heart, extract the defective valve, insert a new valve and have my father’s heart resume functioning within a matter of hours is truly amazing. I’ve also been impressed by the other medical staff - including doctors, nurses and technicians – who have helped my father during his three weeks in the hospital. All have been professional, caring and knowledgeable. I’ve even sampled the hospital food, and at least in my opinion, it’s not bad. So when people say our country has the best medical care available, I can believe them. But what about the cost of this health care? Being over age 65, my father has Medicare, the federal program to help pay for the medical care of senior citizens. He also has a private supplementary health care plan. Not once did anyone ask my father or his family (my wife and me) about cost and payment of that cost. For example, when the surgeon was discussing plans for the operation with us, never
See Walden, Page 12B ON THE STREET The Herald’s weekly column covering business in Central North Carolina will return next week.
WINSTON-SALEM (MCT) — The state employment rate reached — barely — another record high in February, the N.C. Employment Security Commission reported yesterday. The rate, which rose to 11.2 percent from 11.1 percent in January, becomes the latest peak of unemployment since at least 1976. The commission said that unemployment rates
before 1976 were not seasonally adjusted, so they are not comparable to data published since then. The rate has been above 10 percent for the past 12 months. The commission reported that 8,600 other North Carolinians were considered as unemployed, bring the total unemployed to a record high of 510,774. Since the recession began in
December 2007, North Carolina has shed more than 280,000 jobs. Given that people who stop searching for work are not counted in the jobless rate, economists say that the total number of North Carolinians without work could be up to 100,000 higher. “The unemployment rate drifted up slightly, but this was partly because the labor force
grew,” said Robert Whaples, an economics professor at Wake Forest University. The commission reported that the labor force increased by 11,432 during February to 4.55 million. “People returned to the work force because the prospects for finding a job aren’t as bleak as they’ve been,” Whaples said.
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March Math-ness
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John DuVal, data operations center and help desk manager at SportsMedia, looks at a mobile device at the company’s Data Operations Center in Durham. DuVal stays connected with employees at various NCAA sites. SportsMedia’s software creates the raft of stats that is key to analyzing and appreciating the 64 tournament games. Its software has the intelligence to keep running totals of, say, shots attempted and made, as well as the ability to mine historical data to highlight trends, records and milestones.
Durham company posts all the numbers in NCAA tourney By DAVID RANII An AP Member Exchange
DURHAM — As John Wall swishes another three-point shot, an employee of a littleknown Durham company sitting courtside speaks quietly into a wireless headset. Almost instantly, Kentucky fans watching the game on television know it’s Wall’s third threepointer of the night. That bit of data is part of a steady stream of up-to-the-second statistics that CBS Sports announcers will reel off during the NCAA Tournament broad-
casts, courtesy of SportsMedia Technology. So are the shot clocks, game clocks and scores that appear on screen. SportsMedia’s software creates the raft of stats that is key to analyzing and appreciating the 64 tournament games. Its software has the intelligence to keep running totals of, say, shots attempted and made, as well as the ability to mine historical data to highlight trends, records and milestones. But it all starts with a spotter at center court and a technician in a van outside the arena — both of whom are SportsMe-
dia employees. Incorporated in 1990 by founder and president Gerard J. Hall, a Harvard University graduate, the 65-employee company is in the business of making televised sports more entertaining and more informative. Its data and graphics products include “augmented reality,” such as inserting a yellow line on a football field to show the first-down mark. SportsMedia has been working for CBS Sports on the NCAA Tournament for more than a dozen years. “With this data, with this in-
formation, you have to be very accurate and very fast,” said Harold Bryant, vice president of production for CBS Sports. “They have met that criteria — and they continue to meet it.” SportsMedia’s goal is to make it look as automatic as a slam-dunk. But it requires a sophisticated mix of technology, advance planning and built-in redundancies to beat Murphy’s law. “We don’t assume things
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CHAMBER CHAT
Creating a common vision for Sanford
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Bob Joyce Bob Joyce is President of the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce.
s I’ve written in this space for several weeks now, the Chamber is coordinating, along with other organizations; a community vision session which we hope will bring together our elected officials and many of our business leaders. This one day meeting, tentatively scheduled for April 13, will fulfill one of the central recommendations of the strategic analysis performed by Kathleen Rose and Associates for Lee County 2nd Century.
Why should we have a strategic plan? When Ms. Rose, who makes her living consulting with communities across the country, interviewed people in Lee County to learn about us, she described the overall tone of our area in one word: complacent. People
seemed comfortable with the way things are. According to Ms. Rose, while visionary people and ideas for improvement are present in our community, there was no collective vision — no overall plan for the future. What would a common vision statement say? How would such a document be used? We believe the business world provides a good example. Every corporation
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goes through a process of defining its direction, and then allocates resources (people and capital) to pursue the chosen strategy. A corporate vision statement serves to provide clear decision-making. Our community vision statement would work similarly; bringing together all of the individual missions of local governments and business interests into one cohesive plan. Business managers teach us that to be truly effective, plans must become part of the “corporate culture”. Leaders must regularly communicate the strategy and act as roles models by living the vision. Communities are no
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ought to work,” Hall said. “So we’re constantly trying to come up with procedures and methodologies that drive Murphy back into a corner.” The clock and score data are entirely automatic — if all goes well. The real work is done ahead of time and requires making electronic connections to the arena’s systems — multiple connections, actually, as a safeguard in case wires are accidentally cut. If that feed fails entirely, a SportsMedia technician can manually synchronize the on-screen clocks and scores with the official versions. “The key ... for us is, when it does happen, the switchover is instantaneous,” said Don Tupper, vice president of business development. “The audience demands that graphic is on the screen 100 percent of the time.” Viewers have a seemingly insatiable desire for data that, if anything, has been enhanced by the advent of fantasy leagues, Hall said. “They want to
different. This visioning session for Lee County can serve to encourage our leaders to speak passionately about our future as well as craft their own personal vision compatible with the community’s overall vision. Why do we need a common vision? Again, business knows the answer because the lesson is often painful. Competition is the great teacher. If a business does not plan for the future, it will fail because competition will always seek a better, cheaper, faster, more productive method. Communities have competition too. For example, the City of Wilson has a tax rate almost exactly the same as the City of Sanford. But Wilson spends twice as much on parks and recreation as we do in
both the Sanford and Lee County combined. Wilson also has a budget for festivals and promotional activities that exceeds $100,000 annually. We have no such budget item. Is it a matter of priorities or has Wilson learned that to compete as a community, they must offer different services to their citizens? A community vision exercise will help us sort out these major quality of life goals and set broad priorities for the future. What will we be as a community in twenty years? We know we will be different than we are today. We can be a great community which attracts new businesses and residents; enjoys a low tax rate and high standard of living — but we must plan now to get there because the competition is tough.
know the trends. Who’s winning? Why are they winning?” SportsMedia provided data and graphics for NBC’s Sunday Night Football broadcasts last season. It’s working NBA games for Turner Sports, and NASCAR races and X Games for ESPN. When baseball season starts, it will be providing major league games for regional networks that televise the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and other teams. And the list goes on. Hall, 51, got the idea for what eventually became SportsMedia when he was a graduate student studying computer science in Florida. The catalyst was a call to the university from a PC maker that wanted to promote its computers by displaying a running tabulation of pro golfers’ scores at PGA events. Hall created software to make that happen, but by the time he was ready to start SportsMedia he had moved to the Triangle to become marketing manager at a local company. In the early days of the business, Hall wrote the software code himself. “The first constant on-
air graphic was our lap counter for NASCAR races,” he said. SportsMedia’s annual revenue has been growing at a double-digit pace, even during the recession, Hall said. “In a down economy, people still want to be entertained and watch sports,” he said. The advertising slump has hurt broadcasters, and that is putting a crimp on the company’s latest multi-year contracts. But Hall is so confident about the future that he has added 10 employees in the past year in order to be more aggressive in marketing and to overhaul the company’s software so it can handle more business. Although SportsMedia thrives on data, Hall can be stumped on occasion. For example, is there a local company that has won more Emmy awards than SportsMedia? Hall doesn’t think so, but admits he doesn’t have any statistics to prove it. For the record, SportsMedia has won 15 Emmys for technical achievement and performance.
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did he say, “Now, this operation will cost $X, so consider this expense in deciding whether to go ahead with the operation.” Instead, we were able to decide purely on the basis of whether the procedure would help my father. But notice how this is different from other kinds of decisions we make. No one would purchase a vehicle simply on the basis of the benefits that vehicle would give the owner. How much the buyer would have to pay for the vehicle is a consideration — for many, perhaps the most important consideration. On one level, it’s good my father and his family only had to consider one side of the economic equation — the benefit side — without also being confronted with the cost side. How agonizing it would have been if we had to compare the benefits — maybe five to eight additional years of life for my father — against the six-figure cost of his surgery and care. Some may say the cost of my father’s care doesn’t matter because
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“I think we’ll continue to tread water for a few more months until the recovery gets strong enough for employers to significantly expand their hiring,” he said. Mark Vitner, a senior economist with Wells Fargo Securities LLC, said he has revised his projection for an unemployment-rate peak down from 12 percent. But he added that it is likely that the state’s rate will remain at a doubledigit level through summer 2011. “The recession has likely ended in North Carolina, but it may be a few more months before we’ll see even modest job growth in the private sector, some of which
it’s “free,” mostly paid by Medicare or his insurance. True, this cost isn’t out of my father’s pocket, but it certainly isn’t free. The money spent on my father could have been spent by Medicare and his private insurance company on other patients, or it could have been used to reduce very slightly Medicare taxes and private insurance premiums. This, then, is the big dilemma we face in health care. We want people to have access to the best possible health care. However, we also want to shield people from the cost of this health care. Furthermore, as medical science advances (for example, the type of heart valve procedure used for my father wasn’t even possible five years ago) and health care professionals can do more for more people, the cost of our health care rises. A reinforcing cycle has, therefore, resulted. Medical science can do more, and doing more costs more. At the time decisions are made about treatment, the patient has very little financial “skin” in the process because taxes and insurance premiums have already been paid, so patients want more to be done. This
motivates medical care professionals to do more and look for ways to do even more, which pushes costs higher. There are three ways out of this box, but they all have big downsides. First, put more of the patient’s money on the line at the time medical decisions are made. For example, make my father pay for a significant percentage of his heart surgery. But do we want people to consider money at a time when their life may be on the line? Second, have someone other than the doctor and patient decide if the benefits of a treatment outweigh the costs. In my father’s case, this external decision maker would have considered my father’s age and likely longevity in deciding whether to pay the costs of the valve replacement. Yet, do we want a third party making these decisions? Or, third, encourage the expansion of the “supply” of health care professionals and facilities in order to reduce costs. However, would greater quantity come at the expense of lesser quality? I don’t have an easy answer — in fact — right now I’m glad I don’t have to decide!
will come as economicstimulus infrastructure projects move to the point where jobs are created,” Vitner said. “You’ll likely see more use of contract workers, even for temporary jobs, because employers remain cautious about hiring full time this early in a potential recovery,” he said. The state lost 2,400 construction jobs during February, along with 1,700 jobs in leisure and hospitality services and 1,100 in manufacturing. However, it had a net gain of 2,600 jobs in education and health services, and 1,100 in trade, transportation and utilities. “Our data shows how difficult economic recovery can be,” said Lynn Holmes, the chairwoman of the commission. “It is
going to take many consecutive months of job gains to get employment levels back up.” The increase in the state rate also widened the gap with the U.S. unemployment rate, which was unchanged at 9.7 percent. Historically, the North Carolina rate has been below the U.S. rate. But the state rate has remained higher for most of the past two years. The state has surpassed the $2 billion threshold in borrowing from the U.S. Labor Department to meet its obligations for paying initial unemployment benefits. At $2.09 billion as of Wednesday, the state has borrowed the sixth-highest amount among the 32 states participating in the program.
— The Winston-Salem Journal
Time for “Spring Cleaning” of Your Investments Spring is here — time to spruce up your house, get rid of clutter and get things organized. But this year, go beyond your home and yard when you do your spring cleaning and look for ways to rejuvenate your investment portfolio. Of course, you don’t have to take an ìout with the old, in with the newî approach just for the sake of changing things up. But to consistently make progress toward your financial goals, you may need to make adjustments in response to changes in the financial markets, the economy and your personal situation. And springtime is as good a time as any to take a fresh look at your investment situation. So consider these suggestions: s Dispose of things that aren’t working. Whether it’s a burnt-out computer, a non-vacuuming vacuum cleaner or a treadmill that lost its grip back when ìthe Webî was reserved for spiders, we all own things that are no longer useful. And the same may be true of some of your investments. If one hasn’t performed the way you had hoped, and you’ve given it adequate time, you may be better off by replacing it and using the proceeds to purchase another investment.
s Get rid of duplicates. If you went through everything in your house, you might find several items that do the same thing. Do you really need two toaster ovens? And how many radios can you listen to at one time? If you looked at your investment portfolio in this same way, you might be surprised to find some redundancies. For example, do you own several stocks issued by similar companies that make similar products? This might not be a problem when the stock market is booming, but it could be a definite concern if a downturn affects the industry to which these companies belong. Always look for ways to diversify your holdings. While diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss, it can help you reduce the effects of volatility. s Put things back in order. Over time, and inadvertently, the spaces in your home can get ìout of balance.î Perhaps you have too many chairs in one corner, your flat-screen television is crowding out
your family pictures, or your new desk takes up too much space in your home office. With some rearranging, however, you can usually get things back in order. And the same need for rearrangement may apply to your portfolio, which might have become unbalanced with too much of one investment and too little of another. This situation could undermine your financial strategy, especially if the imbalance means you are taking on too much risk or, conversely, if your holdings have become too conservative to provide the growth you need. So look for ways to restore your portfolio to its proper balance — one that reflects your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals. By giving your portfolio an annual spring cleaning, you can help make sure it reflects your current needs and is positioned to help you make progress toward your key financial objectives. And you won’t even have to get near the dust cloths or furniture polish. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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768 of said Registry, In the event the SubDevon McNeill on default having occur- stitute Trustee allows August 15, 2001. red in the payment of the successful bidder Miracle is 8 years old the note secured by to delay payment of and approximately said deed of trust, the purchase price, 3’9 in height, weighand said bidder shall be ing approximately 57 at the request of the required to pay interpounds. You have holder of said note est on the bid amount been named as a perand pursuant to Orat the rate specified son entitled to notice der of Foreclosure by the Note which se- pursuant to N.C.G.S. dated the 16th day of cures the deed of Section 48-2-401. March, 2010, the untrust, from the date dersigned Substitute the upset period In order to particiTrustee, in accord- ended until such time pate in and to receive ance with the provithe bidder tenders further notice of the sions of said deed of the full balance. adoption proceeding, trust, will offer for including notice of sale at public auction An order for posses- the time and place of to the highest bidder sion of the property any hearing, you for cash at 11:00 a.m. may be issued purmust file a response on Wednesday, April suant to NCGS §45- with the Court (Clerk 8, 2010, at the Lee 21.29 in favor of the of Superior Court of County Courthouse, purchaser and Mecklenburg County, Sanford, Lee County, against the party or 832 E. 4th Street, North Carolina, the parties in possession Charlotte, North Carlot and fixtures locat- by the Clerk of Supe- olina 28202) and with ed at 2509 Brooks rior Court of the the Petitioner’s AttorDrive, Sanford, NC county in which the ney (address below) 27332, which is more property is sold. by April 23, 2010. If particularly descriyou fail to respond to bed as follows: Any person who oc- this notice, petitioner cupies the property will apply to the Being all of Lot No. pursuant to a rental Court for the relief 232, according to the agreement entered inremap of St. Andrews, to or renewed on or quested in the PetiSection 4, which map after October 1, 2007 tion, which relief inis duly recorded in may, after receiving cludes termination of the office of the the Notice of Sale, parental rights. This Registeris the 14th day of ter of Deeds of Lee minate the rental March, 2010. Vernon County in Plat Cabiagreement upon 10 E. Cloud Jr. 1501 E net 1, Page 209. Referdays’ written notice 7th Street Suite 5, ence to said map is to the landlord. Upon Charlotte, NC 28204. hereby made for a termination of a rent704-377-3347 more perfect descrip- al agreement, the ten100 ant is liable for rent tion. due under the rental Announcements agreement prorated Said property will be sold subject to taxes, to the effective date of 110 the termination. assess?ments, and Special Notices any superior easeThis the 16th day of ments, rights of way, Jimmy’s Garage restrictions of March, 2010. Great Work & Good Prices Ask for Jason or Ernest record, 776-9961 770-0517 prior liens, or other 499-1727 637-2635 prior encumbrances, _______/s/__ said sale to remain WILL MOVE OLD JUNK open for increased _____________________ CARS! BEST PRICES ________ bids for ten days after PAID. Call for complete report thereof to the car delivery price. Clerk of Superior McLeod’s Auto Crushing. Philip E. Court. The SubstiDay 499-4911. Searcy, Substitute tute Trustee may reNight 776-9274. Trustee quire the high bidder WELLS JENKINS to deposit cash at the 130 LUCAS & JENKINS sale in an amount Lost PLLC equal to five percent of the amount bid as Attorneys and Coun- Black Dodson & Pekingese selors at Law Mix Lost 3/23 on Buffalo a good faith deposit. 155 Sunnynoll Court, Lake Road Hwy 27 area. If found please call. Suite 200 The sale is also sub919-498-3906 Winston-Salem, NC ject to any applicable 27106 county and/or state Telephone: (336) 725- Have you seen my kitty cat? land transfer and/or He is tabby gray & white. revenue tax, and the 2900 Long hair with a big white successful third-party THE SANFORD HERtip on his tail. 776-1951 bidder shall be re- ALD – March 28, 2010 and April 4, 2010 Lost 2 Year Old Springer quired to make paySpaniel Black and White ment for any such Center Church Road Area tax. NOTICE OF REWARD 774-9876 SERVICE OF Any successful bidPROCESS der shall be required BY PUBLICATION Lost Class ring, white gold to tender the full balSTATE OF NC from Lee Senior with dance ance of the purchase shoe , band instrument and MECKLENBURG price so bid, in cash name Candi COUNTY or certified check, at on it. If found please call IN THE GENERAL the time the Substi919-776-0936 tute Trustee tenders COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT Lost Hearing Aid in to him a deed for the DIVISION Sanford on Friday 3/19. property or attempts If found please call BEFORE THE to tender such deed, 774-4770 or 353-5171 CLERK and should said suc09-SP-006751 cessful bidder fail to Missing
Under and by virtue of the authority contained in a certain deed of trust dated January 26, 2007, securing a note and indebted?ness of $115,000.00, which was executed by Mary A. Dinkins (the current owner of the property described therein is Mary A. Dinkins), and which is recorded in Book pay the full balance of 1068 at Page 737, Lee IN RE: ADOPTION the purchase price so County Registry, the bid, at that time he undersigned having TO: Antonio Granashall remain liable on been appointed Subhis bid, as provided dos Pedraza stitute Trustee by inTHE FATHER OF: for in N.C.G.S. §45stru?ment recorded Miracle Jecenia 21.30 (d) and (e). in Book 1198 at Page Granados McNeill
Blonde Gold Retriever 10 Year Old Female & Black and Brown Dachshund 4 Years Old Female. 919-920-8961
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NOTICE OF PEND- Found Sunday Afternoon Tramway Area ENCY OF ADOTION PROCEEDINGS Male Dog White with Black Please take notice that an adoption petition has been filed regarding Miracle Jecenia Granados McNeill, a minor child born to Frankie
Ears. Short Tail Call Claim 995-5688 Found: Small white male dog, Tan Markings. Call to Claim. Found in area of Wicker Street. 919-935-2851
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255 Sport Utilities 2007 Ford Exp. XLT, Royal Blue, Auto., 4 whl Drive-dual air-3rd row . 12K miles w/warranty. Exc. Cond. $21,500. 919-356-8144
400 Employment 420 Help Wanted General "Full time/permanent position for High School Graduate with water treatment plant operation and delivery system maintenance. Will train. Certified in Distribution a plus. Excellent benefits. Reply to PO Box 13, Goldston, NC 27252" Coordinator for Exchange Students P/T. Recruit hosts, provide support and activities. Must be 25 years of age and love teens. Make friends worldwide! www.aspectfoundation.org
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270 Motorcycles New motorized Cruiser Bike. No License needed. 150 MPG only $450 call 919-718-6135
280 RVs/Campers 2002 sunny brook camper 27ft. Sleeps 6. Great condition, located in Sanford $7,950 (336)266-9172
300 Businesses/Services 340 Landscaping/ Gardening I’m Available To Clean Yards. Reasonable Prices. Has References. Whatever Yard Work That Needs to Be Done 356-2333 or 718-9502 Lawn Service Get Your Free Estimates For the Season 919-356-5929
370 Home Repair 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
film production. All looks needed. Earn up to $150/day. Experience not required. Call 877-577-2952. Private Provider Agency seeking Administrative Assistant. The individual is to manage the clerical and business functions of the site and perform all required office duties in an effective manner. A considerable amount of judgment required with minimal supervision. Candidate must have typing and computer skills as well as other clerical skills. Some bookkeeping experience and Associates Degree preferred. Applicants can fax, mail or email resumes to: Amy Smith AmySmith@actsinc.net Fax: (910) 826-3695 P.O. Box 1261 Fayetteville NC 28302 Attn: Amy Smith Sales positions avail. Salary + comm. Must have high energy and be self-motivated. Toyota of Sanford Call 919-895-6526 EOE DFW Sanford Honda Is in need of a Sales Associate Qualified candidate will be Self Motivated A Team Player Career Oriented We will train the right person. Re-application is not necessary. Contact Stacey Cheek 919-774-8864
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530 Free Animals/Birds Free Big Pot Bellied Pig Need To Give Him Away Quick Call: 919-776-0009
600 Merchandise 601 Bargain Bin/ $250 or Less
When applying please list *“Bargain Bin” ads are free for the position title and post- five consecutive days. Items must ing number (PW-WC&M- total $250 or less, and the price 03-10) on the application. must be included in the ad. City of Sanford has a Lead Multiple items at a single price (i.e., jars $1 each), and Utility Maintenance Worker animals/pets do not qualify. opening in the Water ConOne free “Bargain Bin” ad per struction & Maintenance Dihousehold per month. vision of Public Works. Duties include: installing, 2 Man paddle boat $100 maintaining and repairing Call 910-245-2090 water lines and appurte2 Man Paddle Boat nances; operating equip$250 ment; clearing rights-ofCall: 919-776-1560 way; trains, instructs, supervises and assists crew mem27 inch Sanyo TV $100. bers with tasks; and assists Delstar 1 GB MP3 Player in preparing work sched$10. Sprint Sanyo Katana ule. Requires: high school Cell (Pink) $20. diploma or equivalent, conCall: (919)478-7249 besiderable experience in the fore 4pm maintenance, repair and/or construction of wa5 Cans Of Formula $50. ter lines and a valid NC Turtle Sandbox $25. Box commercial driver’s license. Of Men’s Clothes $100. Starting salary: Box of Children’s Books, $25,940.55 per year Movies, Infant Toys, Etc. earned and paid on a bi$80. Call: 919-356-0168 weekly basis. To ensure Dog Kennel consideration, City of San9ft x 11in x 9ft x 6ft tall ford applications must be $50 Jonesboro Area completed. Open until fil919-776-0235 led. Applications may be obtained at the ESC, HuKeep cooler w/ 2 Ceiling man Resources office at Fans. Good condition. 4 225 E. Weatherspoon St., Blade, 18” and 23”. $34 PO Box 3729, Sanford, & $38 or BO. Call: 499NC 27331, (919) 7752235 8348 or at www.sanfordnc.net. EOE Love Seat & Sofa Very Little Maintenance Needed $80 3 Home Interiors Portraits $50 Each New 430 919-478-8600
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455 Help Wanted Trades GREGORY POOLE EQUIPMENT Company is currently seeking the following to join our Idustrial Division. Idustrail Field Service Tech I Sanford, NC For More information and to apply, please visit us online at www. gregorypoole.com EOE
470 Help Wanted Medical/Dental MEDICAL OFFICE RECEPTIONIST Local outpatient Physical Therapy clinic looking for a Full Time Front Desk/Receptionist. Candidate should possess excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills. Responsibilities include checking patients in/out, answering phones, scheduling appointments and data entry. Competitive pay and benefits. Please fax resume attn: Jason Osborne at (919) 708-7240 or email: josborne@ performancerehabnc.com.
500 Free Pets 520 Free Dogs 2- six month old lab/pitt mix puppies, male. Need room to play, free to good home. Call 919-353-5193.
M&M Telephone $25 5 Boxes of Books $2 a Box 3 Lamps $3 Each Kerosene Heater $20 Fluorescent Light $15 3New Roll Up Blinds $5ea. 774-6906 New XBox 360 Wireless Controller $40, New Ceiling Fan with Light Kit $40, New 2 GB Ipod Shuffle with earphones $40, Like New Digital Drums $50, 3 Panel bronze metal room divider screen $80 708-5135
605 Miscellaneous 27 Road Above Ground Pool, Fully Equipped. Paid $3,000. Asking $3,000 obo still in warehouse. 499-2538
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11 Pitbull Puppies Born Dec. 13th 09 3 Girls, 8 Boys $100 each (Price Negotiable) Call: 919-343-8178 2 Female 1 Male Chihuahua Born 1/8/10 Parents on primeses $100 each 919-499-7774 Leave Message
680 Farm Produce You want the best salad in town? Come to the B&B Market! Fresh Turnip & Mustard Greens, Creasy, Collards, Side Meat & Ham Hocks. 775-3032
695 Wanted to Buy Looking to purchase small timber tracts. Fully insured. Call 919-499-8704
700 Rentals 720 For Rent - Houses $1,000/mo West Sanford 4BR 2.5BA. Large Home Sec Dep & Ref Req Rosemary Street Properties 919-548-3458 1,2,3 BR Rentals Avail. Adcock Rentals 774-6046 adcockrentalsnc.com 2BR 1BA House For Rent Tramway Area Ref & Dep $550/mo No Pets No Smoking 919-774-6644 2BR/2BA house in Carolina Trace, 1 yr lease, sec. dep & references reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. No pets. $600/mo; $600 sec dep. Call 776-4744
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with the circumstances in which they grew up, they said. They feel blessed by the parents they were given. “I couldn’t have asked for better,” Young said. “I had the best parents in the world.” It was about wanting to make a connection with the others. “I just want to know them all,” Young said. As an adult, Young met their biological mother, Betty Vawter, and found out that a sister named Candy had stayed with their mother. But her mother would not help her find the other siblings. “I asked my mother, and she
ne of the world’s foremost neuroscientists told some of the world’s foremost theologians the bad news: God may exist, but the human brain is simply not capable of knowing that for sure. Georg Northoff , research director of Mind, Brain Imaging, and Neuroethics at the University of Ottawa’s Institute of Mental Health Research, spoke this week to several hundred theologians at the University of Marburg, in Germany. The 500-year-old school has produced such towering intellects as theologian Paul Tillich and philosopher Martin Heidegger. Northoff, internationally recognized for his research into brain function, was the only scientist to speak to the group. “We will never be able to answer the existence of God,” he said. “There is a limit because of the way the brain functions. (That) limit . . . is the price we to pay for consciousness. “We can research the neuromechanism into belief, but we cannot say anything about God. That’s where we have to go to philosophy.” To any theologian, or simple man of faith, the fact that science doesn’t have all the answers seems self-evident. But Northoff points out that all our thoughts and feelings, even a transcendent sense of holiness, ultimately emanates from a big, wet, physical brain trapped in a hard skull. The brain is built to focus entirely on the threats and pleasures of its immediate environment — attacking lions, lovely young mating partners — and can never escape to see the larger picture. It cannot see beyond its own life without dying. It cannot even look at itself without ending up in a surreal fractal loop of the mind examining itself, examining itself as it examines itself ad infinitum. “I would never deny
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herever a Jew might live in the world it has always been his ambition to observe one Passover in Jerusalem. To this day, when Jews in foreign lands observe Passover, they say: “This year here; next year in Jerusalem.” Dr. William Barclay, in his commentary on the New Testament, says that on one occasion a census was taken of the lambs slain at the Passover Feast. The number was given as 256,500. If a minimum of 10 people per lamb attended the feast, there must have been as many as 2,565,000 people present in Jerusalem. Even if that number is exaggerated, it still remains true that the numbers must have been immense. Rumors had circulated that Jesus, who had raised Lazerus from the grave, was on His way to Jerusalem. This, in itself, would arouse great interest. There were three groups in the crowd that day when Jesus entered Jerusalem: (1) Those who had come from outside Judea to attend the Passover (John 12:12, 18); (2) the local people who had witnessed the raising of Lazerus (John 12:17); and (3) the religious leaders who wanted to kill Jesus (John 12:19). Obviously some in the crowd were sightseers. Others greeted Jesus as conqueror. They cried out with joy, “Hosanna! Blessed is He who is coming in the name of the Lord!” The word Hosanna is the Hebrew word which means “Save now!” The words with which the throngs greeted Jesus on that first Palm Sunday come from Psalm 118:25,
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Tammy Waites, left, wipes away a tear as she and her sister Susan Young, center, meet their sister Nancy Isley for the first time, in Winston-Salem.
Winston-Salem siblings meet each other after years apart By KIM UNDERWOOD Winston-Salem Journal
WINSTON-SALEM — Until last month, Don Carter had no idea he had siblings. Turns out, he has seven of them. “I didn’t know anything about them at all,” Carter said. “I knew I was adopted.” In the process of finding out that he had siblings, Carter, who lives in Florida, learned that Nancy Isley, someone he grew up thinking was a cousin, was his sister. Carter and Isley, who lives in Winston-Salem, met two more sisters for first time earlier in March — Susan Young, who lives in Kentucky, and Tammy Waites, who lives in Alabama. “Oh, God, I just don’t believe it. You’re here,” Isley said as Young and Waites walked into the reception area of the apartment building where Isley lives. “Y’all just don’t know what this means.” Once introductions were made and photographs taken and gifts exchanged, including “Blast from the Past” T-shirts that Waites had made for the occasion, Young said she was overwhelmed. “It’s unbelievable,” she said. What Waites had to say was, “Wow!” Setting up everything, Waites said, she felt calm. As the time to meet approached, that changed.
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Susan Young, left, looks on as her sister Nancy Isley, center, shows Young’s children Staci, 9, and Timmy, 8, photos of her own children, in Winston-Salem. “Ten minutes before I got here, I was a wreck,” she said. For Young and Waites, the meeting was the culmination of years of looking. Young, 48, and Waites, 40, have known for years that they had siblings somewhere. They were adopted by couples who knew each other and lived in the same town — LaGrange, Ga. Both couples told their daughters that they were adopted and that they were sisters. “Our parents made sure we knew each other and stayed in contact,” Young said. They also knew that there were other siblings. As adults, Young and Waites decided to track them down. It had nothing to do with being unhappy
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n today’s spinning society even the most secure are feeling dizzy with confusing chaos surrounding us. All of us are forced to deal with economic challenges, cultural changes, natural disasters, and unforeseen circumstances that seem beyond our control. Most are coping with the buildup of pressures associated with living in tough times. More than ever before we are realizing that we must develop unique ways to survive, and expectantly thrive, and therefore learn coping mechanisms and develop better strategies to feel
successful at home, at work, and in the community. It is obvious that we must always maintain a positive attitude and take constructive actions toward achieving our objectives but attitude and action are not enough. People must be resilient — they do not let adversity take over their lives but rather focus on finding solutions and rising above difficulties. Resilience is defined as the ability to accept ambiguity, to have faith in a better tomorrow, to draw upon an inner strength, and to recover quickly from setbacks. While some people have
an innate ability to bounce back, others must cultivate resilience because this attribute is necessary for living with increasing levels of constant change. Resilient people believe in themselves, see the best in others, welcome new options, and trust in the ebb and flow of the universe. These individuals not only survive the storm but embrace the pouring rain as an element necessary to wash away the toxins and create a balance in the organism, rather it be human or nature.
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WEDDINGS ......................Page 3C Gallant — Wade ENGAGEMENTS ...............Page 3C Gooch — Blue Best — Baker KIDDIE KORNER .............Page 3C Stephen Dollar Caroline Bjergstad Mariyah Walker Madilyn Bozzo CIVIC CLUB NEWS ...... Page 5-7C SUNDAY CROSSWORD...Page 8C Contact Community Editor Jonathan Owens at (919) 718-1225 or by e-mail at owens@sanfordherald. com for information about items in our Wednesday or Sunday Carolina section.
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Military News bers of the 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team Air Force Airman Shon (Airborne), 25th Infantry J. Owens graduated from Division stationed at Fort basic military training at Richardson. Airborne Lackland Air Force Base, combat team members San Antonio, Texas. included soldiers assigned The airman completed to one of six battalions an inand regiments of the 25th tensive, Infantry Division. eightThe airborne brigade week proserved in three eastern gram that provinces of Afghaniincluded stan, which included the training Paktya, Paktika and Khost. in military Some of the challenges Owens discipline the brigade soldiers faced and studincluded poverty, unemies, Air Force core values, physical ployment, security, and management of natural fitness, and basic warfare resources and governprinciples and skills. ment institutions. Soldiers Airmen who complete improved roads, provided basic training earn four credits toward an associate vocational training in construction and civics, in applied science degree improved and re-opened through the Community 29 schools, remodeled College of the Air Force. six medical clinics and He is the son of Valerie improved three district Trusell of Sanford, and grandson of Barney Wilson courthouses. Kindstrand is a squad of Leesville, La. Owens is a 2009 gradu- leader assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th ate of Southern Lee High Airborne Infantry. He has School in Sanford. served in the military for five years. Anthony Crouch He is the son of Charles Army Spec. Anthony and Gabriele Kindstrand M. Crouch has returned to of Angier. Fort Richardson, AnchorThe specialist is a age, Alaska, after being 2004 graduate of Western deployed to Afghanistan Harnett High School in for one year. The soldier is Lillington. one of 3,500 members of the 4th Airborne Brigade Jonathon Hoffnaver Combat Team (Airborne), Army Pfc. Jonathon Q. 25th Infantry Division Hoffnaver has graduated stationed at Fort Richardson. Airborne combat team from the Multiple Launch members included soldiers Rocket System (MLRS) Crewmember Advanced assigned to one of six batIndividual Training course talions and regiments of at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. the 25th Infantry Division. The course is designed The airborne brigade to train the crew memserved in three eastern ber in launch operations provinces of Afghaniof various missiles and stan, which included the Paktya, Paktika and Khost. ammunition in quick strikes during combat. Some of the challenges The student was trained to the brigade soldiers faced perform maintenance in included poverty, unemvarious launchers and reployment, security, and supply vehicles and reload management of natural ammunition on these type resources and government institutions. Soldiers vehicles. Students were trained improved roads, provided to drive, operate, perform vocational training in maintenance and amconstruction and civics, munition re-loading of improved and re-opened the M270 self-propelled 29 schools, remodeled loader launcher and the six medical clinics and ammunition re-supply improved three district vehicle and trailer. They courthouses. also learned to mount raCrouch, a multichandio sets in vehicles, cables nel transmission systems communication compooperator-maintainer, is nents in vehicle launcher, normally assigned to the and operate and perform 425th Brigade Special operator maintenance on Troops Battalion. He has communications equipserved in the military for more than two years. He is the son of Katie S. Clutter of Cameron.
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ment. Hoffnaver is the stepson of Mack B. Price of Raleigh. The private is a 2007 graduate of Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville.
Brian Wright Army Pvt. Brian Wright has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics. He is the son of Margaret Wright, and nephew of Melissa Harper, both of Lillington. Wright is a 2009 graduate of Harnett Central High School in Angier.
Johnny Stone Navy Fireman Johnny L. Stone, son of Sandra R. and Alfred L. Stone of Cameron, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Stone completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Battle Stations.â&#x20AC;? This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Battle Stationsâ&#x20AC;? is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly Navy flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor. Stone is a 2009 graduate of Southern Lee High School in Sanford.
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Stephen Grant Dollar turns 4 years old today. His parents are Stephen Royce Dollar and Angela Rose Hutchens, both of Sanford. Grandparents are Bobby and Rosie Hutchens, Mark Dollar and Debbie Dollar, all of Sanford. Great-grandparents are Racheal Thomas and Jack Dollar, both of Sanford, and Bobby and Anne Hanchey of Wallace.
Chris Danielle Wade and John Vincent Gallant III were married March 20 at Ocean Isle Beach by the Rev. Lamar Boulware. The bride is the daughter of Scott and Donna Daniels Wade of Garner. The bridegroom is the son of Donna Lee Gallant of Sanford and John V. Gallant Jr. of Massachusetts. The bride wore a soft chiffon A-line gown with a sweeping train and a halter neckline featuring a beaded tulle inset. The wedding party included Barbara Wade, Kyla Obenchain, Tyler Obenchain, Riyan Wade, James Gallant, Dave Parkis and Jeremy Gallant. The couple will reside
Madilyn Bozzo Madilyn Grace Bozzo turns 1 year old March 29. Her parents are Steven Bozzo and Kristen Coore of Bear Creek. Grandparents are Cathy Bozzo of Sanford and Debbie and William Coore of Siler City.
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Caroline Bjergstad turned 5 years old March 9. Her parents are Kim and Anne Garey Bjergstad of Havdrup, Denmark. Grandparents are Kathy Keith Garey of Alexandria, Va.; Ron Salyer of Plant City, Fla. and Tonny and Hisako Bjergstad of Kastrup, Denmark. Greatgrandparents are Annie McLeod Keith of Jonesboro and Lilli Bjergstad of Hvidovre, Denmark.
Mariyah Walker turned 1 year old March 26. Her parents are D-Erik Crump of Moncure and Jasmine Walker of Sanford. Grandparents are Brian and Diann Murphy, Bernadette Walker and Earl Cameron, all of Sanford, and Wade and Miranda Crump of Moncure. Great-grandparents are Theresa Williams Allen of Cameron, Alice B. Williams of Sanford and Wade L. Crump of Moncure.
John and Chris Danielle Gallant in Clayton. n Events The ceremony was
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Special Birthday Gooch — Blue Johnson celebrates another year with friends
The annual birthday bash for Jonathan Johnson was held at Ron’s Barn. The Ginny Morris Sunday School Class of East Sanford Baptist Church has sponsored this event for over 20 years. Johnson was the victim of a car crash involving a drunk driver and was in a coma for six months. He suffered hearing, visual and physical impairment and is confined to a wheelchair. He now resides in a nursing home in Lillington. This year he sported a black fedora instead of the usual Tar Heel cap. He is a Carolina fan and doesn’t miss a game on TV. He received several Tar Heel gifts and a giant birthday card for each guest to sign designed by Jackie Pittman of Raleigh. Amy Brooks of Chatham County was entertainment for the evening and sang several of Jona-
Phillip and Priscilla Gooch of Sanford announce the engagement of their daughter, Phylicia J. Gooch of Durham, to Lonnie Antion Blue of Sanford. He is the son of Mollie Duncan and Lonnie Pulley, both of Sanford. The wedding is planned for 3 p.m. June 5 at Fair Promise AME Zion Church. The couple met at a neighborhood party and got engaged in December 2008.
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Jonathan Johnson than’s favorite songs. The Rev. Ken Dowdy had the invocation before a buffet meal was served. Virginia Vick, Missions Director, served as hostess. Many of Jonathan’s friends and relatives attended the event including Julianne McCracken and son; the Ken Dowdy family; Sam Sillaman; Janice Harris; Lynn and Aileen Jones; J.B. and Virginia Vick; Priscilla Parrish; Barbara True-
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the feelings (of the faithful),” said Northoff , “but what I would deny is that the content of his feelings, God in this case, exists independent of him. That is something that is beyond his knowledge.” Northoff thinks his reception at next week’s meeting may be a little chilly, but it could be worse. “Many colleagues of mine say all belief is (fake) and everything is the brain,” he said. “I’m not saying that, I have an open position.” In his clinical work, Northoff has found people with strong religious beliefs are not as prone to suicide, because they have a sense of obliga-
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26. It was the last Psalm of the group (Psalms 113118) known as the Hallel. These are all praising Psalms. The word Hallel means “Praise God!” What did the entry into Jerusalem mean to Jesus? First of all, it was part of His obedience to the Father’s will. The prophet Zechariah (Zech. 9:9) had prophesied that the Messiah would enter Jerusalem riding on a donkey. Second, Jesus was saying that He was the King of Kings, the promised Messiah. Kings ride into war on a horse. Jesus was coming as the Prince of Peace. The Jewish leaders anxiously watched the great crowds. The Pharisees likely believed that Jesus
tion to God. He had one patient in a deep depression who had nagging doubts about God, “but on the other hand, it was the only thing that kept her alive.” As a young doctor, a psychotic punched him and knocked him down, outraged that anyone would treat Jesus with such disrespect as to suggest He was suffering a mental illness. Two other psychotics both claimed they were God — and each thought the other was clearly delusional. Northoff finds spiritual practices can help in some mental illnesses, and he believes it would be worthwhile to study the meaning of religion from a sociological or anthropological point of view.
Being resilient involves handling life’s stresses by avoiding feelings of helplessness and instead being proactive and confident in moving forward. Resilient people may be abused, threatened, even harmed, but they stop blaming others for their problems and take responsibility for healing the past, accepting the present, and expecting a brighter future. Resiliency is a consciousness-changing idea because it causes us to think differently and therefore affects our behaviors,
had won the day, and that some kind of revolt might follow that would challenge their religious authority. Obviously, they had to get rid of Him. What they did not realize is that Jesus was forcing their hand. The Lamb of God had to give His life when the Passover lambs were being slain during Passover for the forgiveness of sins. He must bear in His own body the penalty for sin (which is death), so that all who accept Him as Savior and Lord might have eternal life. The next time the world sees the King of Kings, the scene will be considerably different! He will come in glory, not in humility, and the armies of heaven will accompany Him. It will be a scene of victory as He comes to defeat His enemies and establish His kingdom (John 14:1-6).
wouldn’t tell me,” Young said. Young and Waites said they hold nothing against their mother, who died about 15 years ago. She did what she had to do. Through connections with her mother’s relatives, they were able to track down two more siblings — a sister named Melea and a sister named Tammy. They continued to search for the other three. Young and Waites knew that there was a Winston-Salem connection. But their efforts came up empty until they heard that one sibling’s adoptive parents were living at Arbor Acres, and Young got in touch with the people there. That sibling turned out to be Carter, who lived here until he took a
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modifies our actions, and influences everything in our environment. When one person transforms others are compelled to shift, too. One aspect of increasing resilience is a concept called “reframing,” which is a way of shifting the focus from seeing the cup half full instead of half empty. So how do we fill our cups with more refreshing nourishment for the soul? What gives us joy? What uplifts our family? How can we use our talents and skills to benefit business and serve the community? Can we provide goods and/or services that feed our spirits and yet contrib-
ute to the marketplace? By reframing the limitations in the job market we may see that the next stage of life is not about drawing a paycheck but about finding passion in our work and purpose in our life, which in turn could yield greater satisfaction and eventually more money. By reframing the loss of our children moving away to pursue their dreams we could focus on being grateful for extra time for us to have more fun with our partner, take an art course at a college, or turn a hobby into a vocation. When confronted with challenges we eventually realize that difficult situations force us to grow in wisdom so we can ulti-
mately move to a higher level of living. Through resiliency we can enjoy taking risks, opening up to innovative possibilities, and experiencing unique opportunities!
job in Florida about four years ago and still comes up regularly to visit his parents. When Young and Waites connected by phone with Carter, he was flabbergasted. “I didn’t know the possibility of them existed,” he said. “They knew I was out there.” Another revelation for Carter, 45, and Isley, 55, who grew up in the same household, was that they were brother and sister. “We were told we were cousins,” Isley said. Isley had heard that she had biological siblings, and, in her heart, it felt as if one of them was a sister. “I just knew I had a sister out there,” Isley said. But until she heard from Young and Waites, she had not been able to track down any siblings. Waites and Young have now tracked down all the siblings. The oldest is 56, and the young-
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Upcoming Events and Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who have a desire to quit drinking alcohol. Meetings are held at 319 N. Moore St., Sunday at 4:30 p.m. for women’s meeting and 6 p.m. for speaker meeting; Monday, Wednesday and Friday at noon, 6 and 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday at noon and 6 p.m.; Saturday at noon. Meetings are held at Jonesboro United Methodist Church, 407 W. Main St., at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. For more information, call (919) 776-5522.
Al-Anon Family Group
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experiences, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. Al-Anon believes that alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recover. The N.C. Al-Anon District 7 Central Carolina Al-Anon Family Group meetings are held at 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Jonesboro United Methodist Church, 407 W. Main St., and 8 p.m. Fridays at the AA Hut, 319 N. Moore St. For more information, call (919) 776-5522.
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. each Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 525 Carthage St. For more information, call the Gamblers Anonymous hotline at (888) 846-4427, or visit www. gamblersanonymous.org.
Beaver Creek Cancer Support Group The support group meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Beaver Creek Baptist Church, 2280 Nicholson Road, Cameron. Directors are Gloria and Jimmy Wicker. For more information, call (919) 7752544.
Friendship Masonic Lodge 763 A.F. & A.M. The Friendship Masonic Lodge 763 A.F. & A.M. conducts its stated communication at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the meeting hall, located at 102 Main St. in Broadway. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m.
Central Carolina Jaycees The Central Carolina Jaycees meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at the Jaycee Hut on Tryon Street. Membership is open to anyone between the age of 21 to 40.
Breast Cancer Support Group Central Carolina Hospital’s Breast Cancer Support Group will hold monthly meetings for survivors of breast cancer at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Women’s Center at the hospital, 1135 Carthage St., Sanford. Reservations are not necessary. For more information, contact Gwyn Sandlin, Breast Health Navigator, at (919) 774-2213.
ALS Support Group The ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) Support Group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. the
second Sunday of each month at Fayetteville Regional Airport Conference Room sponsored by The Jim “Catfish” Hunter Chapter of the ALS Association. For more information, contact Suzanne Gilroy at (877) 568-4347 or Suzanne@catfishchapter. org.
Depression and Bipolar Disorder Support Group The support group is open to anyone who has been diagnosed or think they may have a mood disorder or has a family member or friend who has been diagnosed with a mood disorder. The Harnett County group will meet at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at the old CCCC Barber School, 17273 Hwy. 27 East, Sanford. The Lee County group will meet at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Wilrik Apartments Ballroom, corner of Wicker and Steele, Sanford. For more information, contact Rae Wilson at (919) 775-5045 or brightside39@yahoo.com.
TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a nonprofit, international weight-loss support group, meets each Monday at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 202 Summit Drive. Weigh-in begins at 5:30 p.m.; meeting starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call (919) 775-7451 or (919) 258-6233.
SEANC District 22 invites all state employees to join the SEANC meetings the second Monday of each month in the Spring Lake Library. For more information contact Michele Shaw, chairman, at www. micheleshaw22@gmail. com.
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Cancer Support The Sanford Cancer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Enrichment Center. Facilitator is Linda Moore.
Lee County Mothers with Young Children Lee County Mothers with Young Children meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon every Thursday. Mothers of children from birth to age 5 are welcome. For more information, call (919) 353-5617.
Overeaters Anonymous Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step recovery from compulsive overeating, meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Kerr Drugs, 1050 S. Horner Blvd., in the health and wellness learning lab. For more information, contact Marie at (910) 850-7863.
HIV/AIDS Support An HIV/AIDS Support Group meets from noon to 2 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at different locations in Chatham County. Lunch is provided. The group offers emotional support, education on medications, financial assistance and a caring environment. Any Chatham County resident with HIV/AIDS is invited to attend. Confidentiality is a must. For more information, contact Crystal Campbell at (919) 542-8271.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees The Sanford Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) association meets on the third Monday of each month. All active and retired Federal employees are invited to attend. For more information, call President Jimmie Coggin at (919) 775-3197.
Marine Corps League Marine Corps League Detachment 1223 meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at VFW Stanley McLeod Post 5631 on Webb Street in Sanford. Any Marine who has served honorably is invited to join the Marine Corps League.
American Legion Post 382 American Legion Post 382 and Auxiliary meet at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month. Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. every Friday. Open under new management. Post 382 is located at 305 Legion Drive in Sanford.
DAV Chapter 5 Disabled American Veterans Michael J. Thomas Chapter 5 meet at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at 146 S. Main St.
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The Lions Branch Club meets at noon the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Lions Club Fairground Lions Den. Cost is $6. Everyone is invited. For more information, call Teresa Dew at (919) 774-6273.
Veterans Discussion Group The Veterans Discussion Group meets at 2 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Enrichment Center. Members and family are welcome.
Therapeutic Foster Parent Sessions Information sessions on becoming a Therapeutic Foster Parent with N.C. Mentor will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Simpson Executive Center, 503 Carthage St., Suite 302. For more information, call (919) 790-8580 ext. 7151.
Sanford Lodge No. 151 A.F. & A.M The Sanford Lodge No. 151 A.F. & A.M. holds its regular communications at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, supper is usually served at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday. For further information, call (919) 499-8669. The Lodge is located at 231 Charlotte Ave., Sanford.
Central Carolina Toastmasters The Central Carolina Toastmasters club meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month in Room 802 of the College Fitness Center at Central Carolina Community College. Membership is open to the public. The club provides a relaxed atmosphere to help improve public speaking skills while developing leadership skills. For more information, call Cynthia Wilt at (919) 4996009 or Vivian Rosser at (919) 718-7236 or visit the website at www.centralcarolina.freetoasthost. biz.
Sanford Jobseekers Sanford Jobseekers, a faith-based support group for those who are unemployed, meets from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. each Wednesday at First Baptist Church. The primary focus of the group is to give encouragement to those out of work, and provide programs to help that individual obtain employment. For questions, call (919) 776-6137.
DAV Chapter 83 of Moore County Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 83 of Moore County meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at 1020 Priest Hill Road, Carthage. DAV is a service organization dedicated to assisting disabled veterans. Service officers are available to help veterans with VA paperwork Tuesday through Thursday. For an appointment, call (910)
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The Lee County Scottish Rite Club conducts its monthly meeting every month on the third Thursday at the Bay Breeze Seafood Restaurant in Sanford. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and is held in the meeting room. All Scottish Rite Masons are welcome.
Hearts and Hands ECA Quilt Guild
The Hearts and Hands ECA Quilt Guild will hold a two-day Beginning Quilt Class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 24 at the McSwain Extension Center, 2420 Tramway Road. The class will make a Mile-a-minute quilt using fabric donated by the guild. Charge for the class will be $25 plus material for the backing and the batting. Some sewing machine experience would be helpful. Class will be limited to 15 students. To register, call Kay Morton at the Extension at (919) 7755624. She will provide a list of supplies needed. The guild now has a Facebook page set up. Access it by searching for Hearts and Hands ECA Quilt Guild.
Southern Pines Garden Club The Southern Pines Garden Club will hold its 62nd annual tour of homes and gardens from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 14. Advanced $15 tickets can be purchased at The Country Bookshop, 140 NW Broad St., Southern Pines; The Campbell House, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines; Natures Own, Java Bean Plantation and Opulence in Southern Pines and Poppy’s in Pinehurst or call Jody Mincey at (910) 295-4617.
Brownstone Home and Garden Club The Brownstone Home and Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. March 31 at the Enrichment Center. Hostesses will be Lynda Bowers and Lib Prestwood.
Fleet Reserve Association Fleet Reserve Association and Unit 259 meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Retired Military Association building in Fayetteville, located off Gillispe Street. For more information, call Chuch Dittmar at (910) 848-6126.
Meals on Wheels of Sanford Meals on Wheels of Sanford deliver nutritious specialized diet meals five days a week to residents of Sanford who are homebound and unable to prepare meals for themselves. Many people are struggling to make ends meet and are finding it difficult to pay for their meals. The Sanford Meals on Wheels Board of Directors suppliments some of the costs with donated funds. Sanford Meals on Wheels does not receive government funding and relies on charitable donations from organizations and individuals. For more information about Meals on Wheels, call (919) 708-4181. Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit organization. Tax deductable donations can be made to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 2991, Sanford, N.C. 27330. Club news deadline is 3 p.m. Tuesday. E-mail information and photographs to edwardsk@ sanfordherald.com.
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6C / Sunday, March 28, 2010 / The Sanford Herald Past Club Events Kiwanis Club of Lee County
President Matt Jackson presided over the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Lee County held Feb. 10 at Davisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steaks. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Lyn Hankins and the invocation was given by Jimmy Tucker. Susan Campbell sold the project fund tickets and Tucker was the winner. Happy dollars came from Tucker and Sally Porter. Celeste Vertick was the guest of Hankins and Phil Woodard was the guest of Teresa Coggins. Jackson began the meeting with one of his famous quotes. In business, the following reminders were made: Delta Kappa Gamma Spelling Bee was to be March 22, AKtion Club Kiwanis Charter Night March 25 and Kiwanis hot dog night is April 19 at Southern Lee High School. Susan Campbell thanked Karen Hall for reading at Head Start and Abby Cameron and Eric Vernon volunteered for the next week. Lyn Hankins reminded everyone that the college scholarship applications are due on April 19. Eric Vernon introduced Roberto Lopez, Rotary Club Exchange Student at Lee County High School and the speaker for the day. Accompanied by his host family, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Richmond, Lopez began by explaining that his faith and the freedom to express it is the reason he chose the United States to spend his year in the Rotary Exchange Program. Using a Powerpoint presentation, he gave an overview of his life, country and culture in his home of Papalotla Tlaxcala, Mexico. He ended his talk by taking questions from those in attendance. The membership surprised Lopez by singing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy Birthdayâ&#x20AC;? in honor of his 18th birthday, which was March 17.
Exchange Club of Sanford
The weekly meeting of the Exchange Club of Sanford was held March 18 at the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facility located on Golf Course Lane. Following the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, dinner was served. Special guest of the evening was Diane Glover, director of the Central Carolina Community College Foundation. Glover discussed the CCCC Foundation and explained the growth of the current Exchange Club endowment and factors in the growth. She told Exchangites about the college payroll deduction plan and how the plan had benefited the foundation and had directly affected growth of the local clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s endowment. After a question and answer session with club members, Glover was presented with check for the endowment fund and a check for scholarships for the coming year. The presentation was made by club Vice President Mickey Parish. The scholarships will be awarded to qualified students entering any program at the college for the coming school year.
Stewart reminded Exchangites of plans for the annual law enforcement appreciation banquet to be held at the clubhouse on Golf Course Lane on April 1 at 7 p.m. Law Enforcement officers at municipal, county and state levels are to be invited.
Sanford Lions Club The Sanford Lions gathered for its weekly supper meeting on March 18. As members enjoyed baked spaghetti for their main course, Lion Bob Nelson quizzed the members on their knowledge of the census. President Richard Henley reminded members of upcoming events and also updated everyone on the health concerns of those not present. Jim Romine reported that golfers and hole sponsors are registering for the 5th annual golf tournament to be held at Quail Ridge Golf Course. Tee time will be 8:30 a.m. on June 5. Guest for the evening included Bob Chase and Tucker Mann. Billy Miller led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Johnny Poindexter opened the meeting with the invocation and introduced Gary Wicker, who spoke to the club about Habitat for Humanity. Wicker is the affiliated director for Habitat and a lifelong resident of Lee County. In this parttime position, one of his responsibilities is securing funds for the building projects. One such project under way presently is a partnership between Lee County Schools, CCCC, and Habitat and is funded by the Golden Leaf Foundation. High school students are working after school on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and on Saturday mornings to complete this building project at 224 Popular St. When finished, the house will be equipped with a solar hot water heater and meet all criteria needed to qualify as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;green house.â&#x20AC;? Many businesses located in and out of Lee County donate building materials to Habitat. These donations, plus the profits from the Habitat Home Store located on North Horner Boulevard, play a major role in offsetting the expense of building a home. Habitat for Humanity which was founded in 1976, organized in Lee County in 1989 through the efforts of Mary Bass and Carolyn Turner. Habitat is in 65 countries and its Disaster Response division is currently helping out in Haiti and Chile. Wicker stated that not only does Habitat build houses, it builds relationships.
San-Lee Sunrise Rotary Club President Neal Jensen opened the meeting with the Quote of the Week: â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope.â&#x20AC;? - Winston Churchill. Marcy Santini led the Rotary invocation and Charles Oldham led the Pledge of Allegiance. In Good Newsâ&#x20AC;&#x161; Marcy Santini and Nolan Williams gave glowing reports on the 2010 PETS. Ashley
Speaking to the Kiwanis Club of Lee County on March 17 is Roberto Lopez (center), a Rotary Club Exchange Student at Lee County High School from Papalotla Tlaxcala, Mexico. Pictured with Lopez is his host family Mr. and Mrs. Phil Richmond (right) and Kiwanis of Lee member Eric Vernon (left).
Receiving contributions to the Central Carolina Community College Foundation and Scholarship Fund from the Exchange Club of Sanford on March 18 is Diane Glover (center), Director of the CCCC Foundation. Pictured with Glover (left to right) are Exchange Club Vice President Micky Parish, Exchange Club President Henry Stewart and Secretary Nick Porter.
Gary Wicker (left) and Sanford Lions Club member Johnny Poindexter at a recent meeting. John Payne and David Spivey at a recent Jonesboro Rotary Club meeting.
Jonesboro Rotary Club member Mikeal Basinger with Major Sue Jervis of the Salvation Army of Lee County, Carole Nicely, Teresa Dew, Floyd Perry and John Dixon.
Sanford Rotary Club President-elect Tony Lett (far right) is pictured with recently inducted new members Chad Steadman and Lynn Veach Sadler. The executive director for the Coalition of Families in Lee County, Carolyn Spivey, (second from right) presented a program on teenage pregnancies in Lee County at the March 23 meeting. President Jensen led the Four Way Test.
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San-Lee Sunrise Rotarian Andy Manhardt (right) introduced Rebecca Shellenberger, Executive Director of the Lee County Arts Council, for a program describing how at the Arts Council â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Bring The Arts To The Community And The Community To The Arts.â&#x20AC;? Also pictured is Neal Jensen, president of San-Lee Sunrise Rotary. Hinman gave a dollar for his wife appearing in The Sanford Herald. Andy Manhardt announced kudos for the Heart of North Carolina Jazz Orchestra and Ed Mishler praised his alma mater, Purdue, for its win and noted the next opponent will be Duke University. Charles Oldham complimented Bill Ray on the construction of the first certified â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenâ&#x20AC;? office building in Lee County. In Club Newsâ&#x20AC;&#x161; Ashley Hinman announced the April 15th luncheon for the GSE team visiting Lee County will be held at The Flame Restaurant, and the Rotary District 7690 District Governor will be in attendance. President Jensen reminded the membership of the April 10th Stop Hunger Now event. Terry Mullen shared news of Fred Stuartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move to northern Virginia. Mullen also announced a meeting of the Association of Naval Aviators. Andy Manhardt introduced Rebecca Shellen-
berger, executive director of the Lee County Arts Council, for a program describing how at the Arts Council â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Bring The Arts To The Community And The Community To The Arts.â&#x20AC;? The council, which was established in 1978, has as one of its major functions to serve as a middleman for funding between the North Carolina Arts Council and local purveyors of the arts. The funding is usually in the form of matching grants. The LCAC will sponsor a street chalking on April 23rd and a Latino Arts Festival at Depot Park on April 24th. The Council has an art gallery on the mezzanine floor above the Shops of Steele Street at the corner of Steele and Carthage streets in downtown Sanford and has high hopes for the proposed arts incubator in the buggy factory building on Chatham Street. For more information call (919) 7746139 or email Leecoarts@ wave-net.net or P.O. Box 2615, Sanford, N.C. 27331.
President Kate Rumely opened the meeting with Mikeal Basinger giving the invocation. Visiting the club were John Payne, Tom Reese, Carole Nicely, Teresa Dew, Zac West, Sue Jervis, Floyd Perry and John Dixon. Also visiting were San-Lee Rotarian Ashley Hinman and John Crumptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Molly. Guest Zac West invited everyone to visit and tour the new YMCA, which is located in the Lowes Food shopping center. The club will hold a joint Rotary meeting at 11:30 a.m. on April 15 to celebrate the birthday of the Jonesboro Rotary. The District Governor, Australian visitors, and all Lee County Rotary clubs will be there. Please sign up for a head count. Workers are needed for the Stop Hunger Now project. There will be a sign-up sheet to volunteer. There will be two shifts and it will only take a couple of hours. Mikeal Basinger, chairman of the Hunger Walk Project, presented checks to local food charities. Receiving funds were Major Sue Jervis with the Salvation Army, Tom Reese with the Bread Basket, Teresa Dew with CUOC, Floyd Perry and John Dixon with Meals on Wheels, and Carole Nicely with the Lee County
Enrichment Center. Combined, these groups feed over 60,000 meals a year in Lee County. They deserve thanks and support. David Spivey introduced the guest speaker, Director of Lee County Parks and Recreation John Payne. he gave an update on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on at the Parks & Recreation Department. One area of concern is the declining interest in the youth summer leagues. Improving participation in team sports helps develop the social and physical skills of the youth. Payne reported that the new state-of-theart ballfields at Tramway Road Park are completed and the dam renovation at San-Lee Park will be completed this September. Vern Van Bruggen led us in the Four-way Test and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Rotary Club of Sanford
The March 23 meeting was called to order by President Elect Tony Lett, with the Rotary prayer led by Lynn Smith and the singing led by Tom Spence. Tom Dossenbach, Mitch Reese, John Mangum and Phill Richmond all made up at the March 19 Board meeting. Tony Lett and Joy Gilmour both received make-ups for their attendance at PETS in Greensboro. The 50/50 Polio Eradication raffle of $12 was won by Paul Horton, who
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donated his winnings back to the local charitable foundation. Sam Sillaman passed around the STOP HUNGER NOW sign-up sheet and urged anyone who could switch their morning shift time slot to the afternoon shift. P.J. Patel announced that he would be getting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Locked Up for MDAâ&#x20AC;? and he has a bail of $2000 to raise before he is released. Patel said that if he raises the $2000 prior to the event he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get put in the pokie. Tony Lett and Joy Gilmour both recently attended PETS (PresidentElect Training Seminar) in Greensboro and learned a lot more about Rotary at the leadership level. Both commented that the speakers and breakout sessions were informative and engaging. Tony Lett announced that the Joint Club â&#x20AC;&#x201D; GSE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Happy Birthday Rotary meeting on Thursday, April 15th will not be held at Carolina Trace Country Club, but instead will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at The Flame Restaurant. A sign-up sheet was circulated and will be circulated again next week for anyone who has not yet been able to sign-up. David Nestor bragged on the Tuesday Night Music Club (Jim Powers, Robert Gilleland, Robert Watson, David and Chad Spivey) and reminded the membership that they will be playing music again from 8-11 p.m. Friday evening at the Steele Street Coffee and Wine Bar. Nestor also bragged that this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pottery Festival and Wine Tasting will be the best yet. Bud Taylor bragged on Marquis
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Hacket, the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RAD speech contest winner, for his presentation at the district competition. He received third place for his efforts. The judges at the district competition said that for his age (14) he did extremely well and looked forward to him competing again next year. Tom Spence had the pleasure of inducting the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest member, Dr. Lynn Veach Sadler. Sadler was sponsored by Joy Gilmour and said she is thankful for the invitation to re-join the fellowship. She was a past member of the club, but had to resign due to world travels and having to devote much time and effort to the Centennial celebration here in Lee County. Joy Gilmour introduced Carolyn Spivey as the speaker for the day. Spivey is the executive director of the Coalition for Families in Lee County. She gave a snapshot of the teenage pregnancy issue in Lee County and in the United States. According to Spivey, the Coalition has been successfully serving families in the community for the past 20 years. Spiveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PowerPoint presentation titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Too Young,â&#x20AC;? reviewed many alarming facts about the teenage pregnancy rate and the repercussions of this staggering trend. The United States holds the highest ranking in the world for teenage pregnancies. Three out of 10 teenage girls in the United States will become pregnant, and less than half of those mothers will ever graduate high school. Fewer than 2 percent will get a degree in higher education. Premature births are more likely to happen to teenage mothers, and the possibility of abuse is two times greater when teenagers are forced into the role as a mother.
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