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DOCK DOGS Carolina Dock Dogs, the annual competition featuring “flying dogs,” hits the Old Gilliam Mill Park this weekend and is open to the public. For more on the events, turn to Page 3A. WESLEY BEESON/ The Sanford Herald

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Cooper: SBI move not related to review At event in Sanford, state AG comments on personnel changes By BILLY LIGGETT bliggett@sanfordherald.com

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Michael Lownes (left), 8, and Zachary Conner (right), 9, work together to catch pop flies at third base during Badges for Baseball Quickball Tournament at the Boys and Girls Club of Sanford on Friday afternoon.

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SANFORD — No manager’s trips to the mound. No adjusting your batting gloves between each pitch. No warm-ups. No walks. No pickoff attempts. In others words, none of that “filler” that makes baseball so time consuming and ... ahem ... boring to today’s kids. The game is called Quickball, and the point is to keep the game going — a nonstop version of baseball for a generation of kids more likely to play a video game than join a baseball league. But there’s a hidden agenda to Quickball — getting kids in shape and getting them interested in the “concept” of baseball. The 10-year-old North Carolina-born sport made its way to Sanford Friday as 10 teams from across the state converged for a tournament sponsored by the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation’s Badges for Baseball, a program that gets young people and law enforcement officers on the same field and (hopefully) on

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See a photo gallery of Friday’s Quickball Tournament at the Boys & Girls Club in Sanford at our website, sanfordherald.com. Also, click on this story at our website to see a video of the history and rules of Quickball, created by the USA Quickball league and Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation.

SANFORD — On a day he was in Sanford to promote youth baseball, Attorney General Roy Cooper was taking his own fastballs Friday in the form of questions on his decision to replace his director of the State Bureau of Investigations. Cooper announced Thursday that Cooper he’s moving SBI Director Robin Pendergraft to senior deputy attorney general for Medicaid fraud, replacing her with Greg McLeod, who has worked as Cooper’s legislative liaison. The move came after Cooper asked two former assistant directors of the FBI to look into practices at the state crime lab, which

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North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper throws out the ceremonial first pitch to kick off Badges for Baseball Quickball Tournament at the Boys and Girls Club of Sanford on Friday afternoon. the same page. Sanford was chosen because of its central location, according to Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County’s middle school director Timir Cox, but the city has also become a hot spot for the new sport. “It’s a game that helps kids develop a love for baseball,” Cox said. “The kids here love it.”

HAPPENING TODAY n Applebee’s in Sanford will partner with the Sprott Christian Youth Center to host a Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will help the Moncure community renovate their youth center. Breakfast begins at 7 a.m., and tickets are $7. CALENDAR, PAGE 2A

FRANKENSTEIN OF A GAME The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation has been responsible for getting Quickball its national exposure, but the game was actually created in WinstonSalem by brothers Chris and Keith Mackie, both of whom were on hand for Friday’s tournament in Sanford. The game came out of the

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According to the official Quickball website, Ripken Quickball is a “national enhancement program introduced in 1999” that has developed into one of the fastest-growing recreational baseball programs in the country, currently played by thousands of elementary, middle school, high school and college students across the country. Quickball’s mission: make baseball more fun and easier to play, regardless of the player’s skill level. RULES, Page 6A

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On the Agenda Rundown of local meetings in the area:

MONDAY n The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. at the Dunlap Classroom in Pittsboro. n The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. in Lillington. n The Moore County Board of Commissioners will meet at 5 p.m. at the Commissioners Room in Carthage. n The Chatham County Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Office Board Room in Pittsboro. n The Harnett County Board of Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Lillington Education Building in Lillington. n The Siler City Town Board will meet at 7 p.m. at the Siler City Town Hall in Siler City.

TUESDAY n The Sanford City Council will meet at 1 p.m. at the Sanford Municipal Center. n The Moore County Board of Education will hold a work session at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Office in Carthage. n The Chatham County Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Agriculture Extension Building in Pittsboro.

Birthdays LOCAL: Best wishes are extended to everyone celebrating a birthday today, especially Rhuteen Wilkie, Austin Parrish, Aaron Gautier, Marissa Rodriguez, Aaron Turner, Ashley Dinkins, Michael Beckwith, Destnye Murchison, Cathryn Coats, Kimberly Wayne, Christian Sherman, Tommy Gunter, Inez T. Weldon, Madison Waters, Jessica Gill, Diane E. McLeod, Ruth Buffkin, Katherine F. Taylor, Felicia R. McNeill, Wesley Bell, Cinda Welsch, William Murchison Jr., Suzan Holder, John Jason Hall, Margaret Dent Hooker, Elaine Buie and David Lee Oldham. CELEBRITIES: Former movie studio executive Sherry Lansing is 66. Singer Gary Lewis is 65. Masssachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is 54. Entrepreneur Mark Cuban is 52. Actor Wesley Snipes is 48. Author J.K. Rowling is 45. Actor Dean Cain is 44. Country singer-musician Zac Brown is 32.

Almanac Today is Saturday, July 31, the 212th day of 2010. There are 153 days left in the year. This day in history: On July 31, 1910, Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen, whose wife, Cora, had disappeared from their London home, was arrested along with his mistress, Ethel Le Neve (posing as Crippen’s son), aboard the steamship SS Montrose upon its arrival in Quebec, Canada. (Crippen was later convicted by a British court of murdering his wife and executed; Le Neve was acquitted of any involvement.) In 1777, the Marquis de Lafayette, a 19-year-old French nobleman, was made a major-general in the American Continental Army. In 1875, the 17th president of the United States, Andrew Johnson, died in Carter County, Tenn., at age 66. In 1919, Germany’s Weimar Constitution was adopted by the republic’s National Assembly. In 1964, the American space probe Ranger 7 reached the moon, transmitting pictures back to Earth before crashing onto the lunar surface. In 1972, Democratic vice-presidential candidate Thomas Eagleton withdrew from the ticket with George McGovern following disclosures that Eagleton had once undergone psychiatric treatment. In 1991, President George H.W. Bush and Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev signed the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty in Moscow.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ONGOING n North Carolina Cooperative Extension and the Lee County Environmental Health Department will sponsor SERVSAFE® Serving Safe Food seminar Aug. 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and Sept. 1 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Auditorium at the McSwain Extension Education and Agriculture Center, 2420 Tramway Road, Sanford. For additional information, contact N.C. Cooperative Extension at 7755624 or Lee County Environmental Health at 718-4641. Enrollment will be limited to 25 participants. n The Lee County 2010 Idol competition (for ages 35 and above) will hold auditions at 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at Depot Park in Sanford. There is a $10 entry fee to audition. Official entry forms should be submitted by Aug. 4. Entry forms are available at The Enrichment Center of Lee County, or for information call (919) 776-0501. n Central Fire Station at 512 Hawkins Avenue will check car seats between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. each Saturday. Appointments are required. Contact Krista at 775-8310 by 5 p.m. Wednesday to schedule an appointment for the following Saturday. Child must be present for seat to be checked, unless mother is expecting. n Sanford Farmers Market will be held from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday from May through October.

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The Sanford Lions Club sponsored a visit on July 9-10 by the N.C. Lions Vision Van at Walmart. The van offers free vision screening by machines that test for a variety of sight impairments. Local Lions are trained and volunteer on the equipment under the direction of Vision Van Coordinator Brian Hoover. Project chairman George Kostrewa said 125 citizens received the free service and 35 Sanford Lions logged 160 volunteer hours on the project. Shown registering for screening is John Tripp (left) with Lion Charles Martin (right). If you have a calendar item you would like to add or if you have a feature story idea, contact The Herald by e-mail at news@sanfordherald.com or by phone at (919) 718-1225.

TODAY n Blood drive will be held from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Depot Park (Liberty Home Care and Hospice), 106 Charlotte Ave., Sanford. Free eco tote bag for all donors. Contact Dana Smith at 770-3333 or danasmith@libertyhomecare.com to schedule your appointment. n Diving Dog Competition presented by Carolina DockDogs will be held at the Ole Gilliam Mill. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Competition waves are at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 942 will be serving food from the grill. For more information, visit www.carolinadockdogs.com. n Applebee’s in Sanford will partner with the Sprott Christian Youth Center to host a Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will help the Moncure community renovate their youth center. Breakfast begins at 7 a.m., and tickets are $7 and can be purchased by calling Donald Lyerly at (919) 542-6103. Breakfast includes a short stack of pancakes, sausage, milk, juice and coffee.

SUNDAY n Diving Dog Competition presented by Carolina DockDogs will be held at the Ole Gilliam Mill. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Competition waves are 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and Divisional Finals at 2 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 942 will be serving food from the grill. For more information, visit www.carolinadockdogs.com.

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MONDAY n The Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce will have Gary Mitchell with the Partnership for Defense Innovation speak at its monthly Public Policy Luncheon. The luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. at Chef Paul’s in Sanford. Mitchell will be on hand to discuss how his organization’s Defense and Security Technology Accelerator division can offer opportunities for local entrepreneurs. Cost is $10 for Chamber members and $15 for non-Chamber members. For more information, contact the Chamber at (919) 775-7341 or www.sanfordnc.com.

TUESDAY n The Sanford National Night Out event will be held. n The National Weather Service will present a Severe Weather Spotter Training Class (Skywarn for Amateur Radio Operators) at 7 p.m. at the McSwain Center at 2410 Tramway Road.

WEDNESDAY n Celebrate your last free days before school begins and beat the heat at the Lee County Library’s mini film festival at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium at the library’s main branch. Bring a beach towel or blanket and a light snack. The event is free and open to the public; children under 11 must be accompanied by

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n The Central Carolina Community College summer graduation will be held at 11 a.m. at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center in Sanford. n Business After Hours will concide with the United Way of Lee County’s annual campaign kick-off from 5 to 7 p.m. at Depot Park in Downtown Sanford. This year, the United Way is celebrating 50 years in Lee County. RSVP by calling (919) 775-7341 or online at www. sanford-nc.com. n Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic supper and “Function at the Junction” at Depot Park. This free outdoor family event starts at 7 p.m. and includes a variety of music throughout the summer. For more information, visit downtownsanford.com or call 919-7758332. n 55th Annual Robbins Farmers Day events will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Robbins.

FRIDAY n Legal Aid Intake Day will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Enrichment Center in Sanford. n “Walk in ‘e Moon” book signing with author LaVerne Thornton and illustrator Perry Harrison will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Virlie’s Grill, 58 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro. n The 55th Annual Robbins Farmers Day events will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight in Robbins, including the 19th annual pottery auction beginning at 7:30 p.m.

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Defense Innovation spokesman to be featured at luncheon

SANFORD —The Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce will have Gary Mitchell with the Partnership for Defense Innovation speak at Monday’s Public Policy Luncheon. The luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. at Chef Paul’s in Sanford. Mitchell will be on hand to discuss how his organization’s Defense and Security Technology Accelerator division can offer local entrepreneurs the opportunity to get up close and personal with federal government contract decision-makers. PDI and DTSA are now accepting applications for the recruitment of companies in the security and defense technology sectors. Anyone with a product or service for use in defense, security and intelligence should find the presentation extremely informative. “Gary and his company can provide avenues to funding, assistance with the federal contracting process as well as brainstorming with local business about potential products and services which can be sold to the military,” said Boy Joyce, chamber president. Cost is $10 for Chamber members and $15 for non-Chamber members. For more information, contact the Chamber at (919) 775-7341 or www.sanfordnc.com. — from staff reports

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9th Woof-A-Palooza set for Sept. 18

PITTSBORO — The ninth annual Woof-A-Palooza dog walk benefiting Chatham Animal Rescue and Education Inc. will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 18, at the Pittsboro campus of Central Carolina Community College. The registration fee is $20 if you register as an early bird before Sept. 4. You can register at the walk on the day of the event for $25, just be sure to bring proof of rabies shots. Top fundraisers will receive prizes at this year’s Woof walk. Walk applications, sponsorship forms and additional information about CARE are available online at www. chathamanimalrescue. org. E-mail woofapalooza@ chathamanimalrescue.org. or call (919) 542-5757. — from staff reports

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School district alerts of scam

SANFORD — Lee County Schools issued an AlertNow message for parents Friday regarding a recent

scam. Lee County Schools has received reports from parents that there is a woman who has gone into at least one Sanford area neighborhood identifying herself an employee working for Lee County Schools. She is targeting families with children saying that she is “a summer intern for Lee County Schools seeking ways to support children in education.” She is also requesting information regarding children in the household and in the neighborhood. Although her badge resembles a Lee County Schools badge, it is not an actually an official badge. This individual does not work for Lee County and does not represent the district in any manner. School officials have talked with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Sanford Police about this incident. They advise that no permits for sales or surveys have been issued for this individual. Lee County Schools urges all families to make proper identification before allowing anyone into their home or talking with the person about their children. — from staff reports

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Hank, a Lab mix, jumps off the dock after a bumper during practice at Ole Gilliam Mill Park on Friday afternoon, which was sponsored by Carolina DockDogs.

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Campbell U. to host Youth Day

Dock Dogs event returns to Old Gilliam Mill Park By ALEXA MILAN

BUIES CREEK — Good food. Good music. Good football. Young people from all over the region will get a full day of entertainment at Campbell University’s first Youth Day on Sept. 18. The Office of Campus Ministries hopes the Youth Day event will offer an opportunity to connect with local and regional church youth groups as well as other young people in the community, said campus minister Faithe Beam. “We hope through tailgating, the football game and the concert, youth groups will find good fellowship with each other and gain an appreciation of Campbell University and what it has to offer,” said Beam. “It is an opportunity to strengthen community among churches in the region and enjoy the gift of Christian fellowship.” Students will participate in tailgating for lunch before watching the Fighting Camels play against the Davidson College Wildcats. The game will be followed by a live concert by Greensboro band Runaway City. The cost to attend is $12. The day’s events begin at 11 a.m. at Barker-Lane Stadium. Anyone interested in participating in the Youth Day event may register online at www.campbell. edu/youthday or for more information, contact Terry Tucker at (910) 893-1547 or tuckert@campbell.edu. — from staff reports

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SANFORD — Sir Harley, a yellow lab, stares at his toy in anticipation. Unable to control his excitement, he jumps around in circles as his owner, Jay Harris, holds it in the air. When Harris throws the toy off the dock at Old Gilliam Mill, Sir Harley bounds after it, and with a flying leap, he hits the water with a giant splash. He emerges with the yellow toy between his teeth, victorious. This isn’t just another day at the park for Sir Harley and Harris. They’re preparing for Saturday and Sunday’s Carolina Dock Dogs competition, where Sir Harley’s diving skills will be put to the test. “The whole goal of the weekend is to get your dog to be one of the top dogs in their division,” said Harris, the president of Carolina Dock Dogs. An affiliate club of the national Dock Dogs organization, Carolina Dock Dogs formed in 2009. The weekend’s competition consists of two disciplines: Big Air, in which judges measure the length of the dog’s jump, and Extreme Vertical, in which judges measure the height of the jump. Handlers must be at least 7 years old and dogs must be at least 6 months old, but all breeds and sizes are welcome. The dog’s distance is measured from the tail, so the length of the dogs doesn’t affect their scores. The handlers lure the dogs off the dock with a floating toy of their choice. “It can’t be edible and it can’t be alive,” Harris said. “In Arkansas, a guy showed up with a live raccoon in a cage, but

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Tonya Holt encourages her dog Nizzle to jump, at Ole Gilliam Mill Park on Friday afternoon, which is sponsored by Carolina DockDogs. they told him he couldn’t throw it off.” Harris and Sir Harley used to have to travel to participate in competitions because North Carolina didn’t have its own organization. But after talking with the management at Ole Gilliam Mill about building a dock, Harris and few fellow dog lovers started the Carolina chapter. “Every time we wanted to jump, we’d have to travel two or three days,” said Chet VanFossen, vice president of Carolina Dock Dogs. The club hosted an open practice for the

weekend’s competition Friday, and Harris said the majority of the people who attended had never participated before. Harris, VanFossen and other members walked the new competitors through the process, shared tips and taught them technique. If dogs jump in an arc, they are likely to achieve a greater distance. The world record in Big Air is 28 feet, and Sir Harley’s personal best is 25 feet 3 inches. But at this weekend’s competition, Harris’ wife Debbie hopes to beat him with her black lab, Mercedes. “(Jay) said he’d buy

me a black Mercedes, and I ended up with a four-legged one,” Debbie Harris said. Winston, a first-time competitor, was so eager at the practice session that he dove into the water before his handler, James Burany, threw the toy. Burany read about Carolina Dock Dogs online, and since he and Winston both love the outdoors, he thought it would be a good activity for them to do together. “He’ll swim all day if he has the option,” Burany said. “He doesn’t really hesitate. I just wish he’d bring the toy back.” Carolina Dock Dogs does award cash prizes, but Harris said the competition is really all about the prestige of winning and, above all, spending quality time with your dog. “You’re with your best friend, and your best friend is doing something that he or she really likes, and you’re there to take part in it,” VanFossen said. “You’re just having a good time with your best friend.”

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Always be vigilant with kids in water With summer heat scorching the area this month, it’s only natural to want to find the nearest lake or pool and cool off. But as Sunday’s tragic accident and subsequent death of local 5-year-old Elijah Caddick shows, the water can be deadly. Caddick died Monday after being pulled from the water at Carolina Lakes in Harnett County on Sunday, where he was enjoying a swim with friends. After he was found unconscious in a swimming area, Caddick was transported to Central Carolina Hospital and later flown to UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. It’s a tragedy for his family, all

who knew him from Tramway Elementary School, where he was in Kindergarten, and for our community as a whole. The sadness we feel for all involved knows no bounds, and our hearts go out to his family. Though it will come as no solace for them, we do hope that other families in our area will take this tragedy as a wakeup call. No matter how good a swimmer you think your child is, theres always the potential for tragedy. We also commend the Lee County Partnership for Children, which sprung to action just a day after Caddick’s death in hopes of educating parents

about drowning. The organization distributed fliers to 75 area childcare centers detailing little-known warning signs and tips for drowning prevention. Celeste Hurtig, outreach coordinator for the group, said drowning is a quieter process. The first priority for drowning children is breathing, and they are often physically unable to call out for help. People struggling to fight drowning are usually unable to perform voluntary motions like waving for help, though sometimes they are able to scream and thrash around a few seconds before drowning.

The group says its always better to be a little overprotective when allowing a child to swim in a lake or pool. Ask often if they are OK, and pay attention to them 100 percent of the time. Also, the Lee and Chatham Counties American Red Cross said it’s crucial for the general public to also learn CPR. Once a month, the Red Cross offers adult, child and infant CPR training classes. We implore everyone in the area to be cognizant of the dangers in and around area lakes and pools, and never allow your children to swim unsupervised. Because it can happen to your kids, too.

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elcome, Dr. Donald Berwick. Once you pull the arrows out of your back, you can get down to the important work for which you are supremely qualified: fixing the government health-insurance programs. President Obama named you head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services through a recess appointment. That deprived Senate Republicans of another televised round denouncing “socialized medicine” — though they are churning out press releases calling you a “health-care-rationing czar” and advocate of “cookie-cutter medicine.” A pediatrician and expert on medical economics, you are a savior to we who pay the bills through our premiums and taxes. But to the folks milking the system and the politicians they control — Republicans, but some Democrats, too — you are a threat. Nonetheless, the American Medical Association and the American Hospital Association both sing your praises. They also have stakes in this business but understand that you know what you’re doing. You got into trouble by saying that a civilized health care system must treat the poor, and that will require a “redistribution of wealth” from the better- to the lesser-off. That is obvious, if not a politically adroit choice of words. You could have then noted that medical subsidies also go up the income ladder — such as when dishwashers’ taxes support the Medicare benefits of millionaire retirees. In this country, the great majority of the uninsured are working poor. (The very poor have Medicaid.) Anyhow, you’ve run programs to reduce medical errors and hospital-acquired infections. That improved care and cut costs at the same time. ... When did saving taxpayers money become socialistic? When Republicans decided to define “free-market solutions” as seeing how many tax dollars they can shovel into private coffers. Exhibit A is their Medicare drug benefit, which was written to enrich pharmaceutical companies and insurers. By forbidding the government to directly negotiate drug prices, Republicans maximized the program’s costs. Unlike everyone else in our capitalistic system, taxpayers are apparently not allowed to bargain for a better deal. That would be socialism. Exhibit B is the Republicans’ tireless assaults against the “public option,” which was stripped out of the final health care legislation. The public option was to be a government-run health insurance plan that competed with the privately run plans. Its purpose was to stop private insurers from overcharging for their plans — and sending their inflated bills to the taxpayers. Speaking of overcharges, socialized medicine and government-run systems, let’s look at Exhibit C. Medicare is a government-run system that’s far more socialized than anything in the new health care reforms. And it’s a major cause of America’s growing deficits. ... Not every manager of medical spending can be trusted to preserve the glories of American health care, but you can. So go forth, Dr. Berwick, and trim a few thousand off our health care bills. We taxpayers won’t mind.

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hat is North Carolina’s favorite sport? For lots of North Carolinians it is stock car racing — the NASCAR variety. Even those of us who are not NASCAR fans take pride in a sport that we think got its start here and has been a home to many of it heroes. We take pride in the North Carolina moonshiners who honed their stock car D.G. Martin driving skills by outrunning the revenuers. One on One It is a mythical fascination like we have for D.G. Martin is host of UNC-TV’s the outlaw pirates on our coastal waters 300 North Carolina Bookwatch years ago. We worry when we read this week in the Pierce tells about another underappreciNew York Times that television ratings for ated group with ties to bootlegging: mechanNASCAR in the important young men deics. Without a car that had been modified mographic (19-34 years old) declined by 29 to outrun the law enforcer’s chase vehicle, percent last year. even the best driver would be in trouble. Could the age of NASCAR be over? The modifications to the pre-war Ford V-8 Not likely. Not in our lifetimes. increased speed significantly. According to But there may have to be some changes former Charlotte Motor Speedway President in our views about the history of stock car Humpy Wheeler, the V-8 “became a race car racing and our state’s connection to it. We in just a few days with the right hands workmay have to share credit (or blame) for the ing on it.” beginnings of stock car racing. So, when the moonshine running drivers The challenge to North Carolina’s claim to came to the track to race, a preeminent role in stock their mechanics were key car racing history comes in players on their teams. a new book, “Real NASPierce’s story of the creCAR: White Lightning, Red ation of the state’s only re‘Pierce’s entertaining Clay, and Big Bill France,” maining major speedway discussion of the ‘hell of a by UNC-Asheville history and the running of the first professor Dan Pierce. fellow,’ mill village, World 600 at the Charlotte Pierce’s entertaining fairground red clay race Motor Speedway is worth discussion of the “hell track, and moonshine the price of the book. of a fellow,” mill village, culture gives some credit Pierce ends his book fairground red clay race with the retirement of Bill to North Carolina for early track, and moonshine France in 1972. Thus, he culture gives some credit stock car racing.’ does not cover the closing to North Carolina for early of the North Wilkesboro stock car racing. But, he and Rockingham speedwrites, big-time racing got ways, except his detailed its start before World War description of how Bill France made NASCAR 2 in Daytona Beach and Atlanta where big his family’s business helps us understand crowds and big prizes drew the best drivers. why our historic connections were trumped In these venues an ambitious young driver by money. and promoter, Bill France, began a career Maybe there is some consolation. Charthat led to his successful effort to consolidate lotte got the new NASCAR Hall of Fame. Its and control stock car racing. fi rst inductees, other than Bill France and Ironically, it was bootlegging that led to a Bill, Jr., are all North Carolinians: Richard major shift of stock car racing to the CaroPetty, Dale Earnhardt, and Junior Johnson. linas after the end of World War 2. Led by Atlanta Constitution editor Ralph McGill, D.G. Martin hosts UNC-TV’s North Carodrivers with bootlegging convictions were lina Bookwatch, which airs Sundays at 5 barred from the city’s Lakewood track. But p.m. For more information or to view prior many of the best and most popular drivers programs visit the webpage at www.unctv. had been convicted of running moonshine. org/ncbookwatch These popular drivers moved to new racetracks in the Carolinas. Bill France followed, promoting, building, and owning new tracks. Bootlegging had an underappreciated role in some of the new The owner of the vineyard said, “Don’t I tracks. For instance, in North Wilkesboro, have the right to do as I wish with my own France partnered with men connected to money? Or are you jealous because I am bootlegging interests. They developed one of generous?” (Matthew 20:15 TEV) North Carolina’s most important racetracks. PRAYER: Help me, O Lord, to be generThe same group developed Occoneechee ous to those in need with the money that I Speedway in Hillsborough. have. Amen.

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Letters to the Editor Animal Control not too helpful with complaints To the Editor: I have been working closely with Lee County Animal Control for the last couple of months. Stray/loose or nuisance dogs are the number one complaint that they receive. Although there is a leash law in the city and a county ordinance that prohibits animals from loitering in public places or from disturbing, interfering or annoying humans, the local government has chosen not to enforce these laws. In the city, the animal control officers have to witness themselves the animal off leash in order to write a citation. Unfortunately, by the time someone calls to report an incident and an animal control officer is able to respond to the call, the offending dog is usually gone. Unless this happens Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and the caller is willing to hold the animal where it is until animal control arrives, there is nothing that can be done. Animal Control used to be able to use the caller as a witness to write the citation, but the city no longer allows that. Even worse is in the county. Animal Control continuously writes citations and gives them to the county attorney where they are ignored. The county has never fined or pursued charges based on a citation written by Animal Control. Not only is this a waste of the taxpayers’ money, but it is a loss of income for the county. It also teaches the irresponsible pet owners that there are no consequences for their actions. Until our local government decides to enforce its animal control laws, this problem will continue. ABBEY LINDAUER Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption

Chocolate milk is simply not a healthy drink To the Editor: In reply to Beth Cox of Sanford concerning our government going to far. Her issue seems to be school lunch programs no longer serving chocolate milk or other sweetened beverages. This really is not an issue of what you or anyone personally can feed their children. Anyone is free to serve anything legal to their children. I am willing to bet if you pack your child’s lunch at home, you could put in a thermos of chocolate milk and no one will object, but the child may not want a packed lunch. You could carry of lunch of your choice for your school at lunch time. The real issue is that chocolate milk is so filled with chocolate and sweeteners, it’s not considered a healthy drink. The same is true about most bottled drinks filled with sugars or sweeteners. Most of our popular fast food products are the same. The school lunch programs have served poor quality food and drinks for many years. It is long past the time for a change. Children go to school to learn, and learning about good quality food is very important. Today, America that has the most obese population on earth. And one of the highest rates of high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes which has been brought about through this obesity. No, Beth Cox, if anything, school lunch program needs to do more. It really is for your child’s benefit. And yes, it is a very good idea. I can only wish Food Lion would consider the damage their treats for children contributes to our young peoples obesity. SHARON L. SHEARIN Sanford

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Obituaries Donald Clayton Sr.

SANFORD — Henry “Donald” Clayton Sr., 65, died Friday (7/30/10) at the E. Carlton Powell Hospice Center in Lillington. Arrangements will be announced by RogersPickard Funeral Home.

will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at First Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Church of God Cemtery in Olivia. Condolences may be made at www.knottsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Knotts Funeral Home of Sanford.

Sandy Hooper

Richard Davenport Sr.

SANFORD — Graveside service for Richard “Butch” Gibbs Davenport Sr. was held Friday at Buffalo Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Tooter officiating. Pallbearers from the Optimist Club were Earl May, Jeff Cashion, Keith Fox, Lee Roy Jones, Keith Middleton and Hugh Moore. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Optimist Club. Arrangements were by Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home.

Mollie Duncan

SANFORD — Mollie Duncan, 49, of 213 Hickory, died Monday (7/26/10) at Central Carolina Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Bird Battle and Queen E. Lindsey. She is survived by her husband, Mark Duncan of Sanford; a daughter, La’Shanda D. Blue of the home; a son, Lonnie A. Blue and wife Phylicia of Durham; seven grandchildren; sisters, Betty Bagley and husband Michael of Sanford, Ester Headen of Pittsboro and Addie Quick of Sanford; a brother, James Blue of California; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The funeral service

SANFORD — Sandy Joel Hooper, 67, of 1470 Farrell Road, died Friday (7/30/10) at Central Carolina Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Knotts Funeral Home of Sanford.

host of other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Works For Christ Christian Center. Burial will follow in Minter Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.knottsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Knotts Funeral Home of Sanford.

John Donnell

GOLDSTON — John L. Donnell, 94, of 1109 St. Luke Church Road, died Friday (7/30/10) at the Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro. The funeral service will be conducted Robert Sanderlin Monday at Roberts SANFORD — RobChapel Baptist Church ert Sanderlin, 73, died Thursday (7/29/10) at his in Goldston. Burial will follow in the church residence. cemetery. Arrangements will be Arrangements are by announced by BridgesKnotts and Son Funeral Cameron Funeral Home. Home of Siler City.

Calvert Griffin CAMERON — Calvert Griffin, 40, of 175 Butcher Road, died Tuesday (7/27/10) at Central Carolina Hospital. He is survived by daughters, Joceyln Bellamy, Donisha McNeill and Shantel Bellamy, all of Sanford; a son, Yashawn Johnson of the home; one granddaughter; parents, Thurman and Annie Johnson of the home; sisters, Pamela Lucas and husband Robert, Regina Williams and Shamekia Griffin, all of Sanford; brothers, Paul Johnson and wife Bonnetta of Raleigh and Henry Williams of Sanford; maternal grandmother, Annie Jane Griffin; three nieces; six nephews; five aunts; one great-aunt; 11 uncles; one goddaughter and a

Harriet Lee GULF — Harriet Elizabeth Lee died Monday (7/26/10). She was born March 11, 1932 in Gulf, daughter of the late Virginia “Virgie” and Roscoe Reaves. She was the youngest of 13 children. She attended Goldston High School where she was a star basketball player. She pursued a nursing career at Queens General Hospital in Queens, N.Y. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Clinton Lee, and sons, Reggie and Ray Lee. She is survived by her children, Zuen and wife Lisa, Pam and Sue and husband Jerry; 11 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; a brother, George Reaves; broth-

ers-in-law, Lincoln Lee, DeAlbert Lee and Tyrone Lee; sisters-in-law, Marie Lee, Elizabeth Rives, Clara Reaves and Lena Lee; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bryant Family Cemetery in Moncure. Announced by C.E. Willie Funeral and Cremation Service of Sanford.

Euna Butler LILLINGTON — Euna Kinton Butler, 92, died Friday (7/30/10) at Brookfield Retirement Center in Lillington. She was the daughter of the late John H. and Willie Jane Gravitt Kinton and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Thomas “Bob” Butler, and a son, Allen Butler. She was a member of Flat Branch Presbyterian Church in Bunnlevel where she was active with the Women of the Church. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Daskal and husband John of Lillington; sons, Thomas Butler and wife Kay and Robert Butler and wife Barbara, all of Lillington; sisters, Lessie Champion of Lillington and Lora Cotton of Fuquay-Varina; brothers, Robert Kinton of Fuquay-Varina, John Kinton and Billy Kinton, both of Willow Springs; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and other times at the home of John and Carol Daskal. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at Flat

Branch Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Bertrand Pitchford officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.oquinnpeebles.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Flat Branch Presbyterian Women of the Church Arrangements are by O’Quinn-Peebles Funeral Home.

Christian Church with the Rev. David Yarborough officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome. com. Arrangements are by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Inc.

Mary Ray

SOMERSET, N.J. — Mary Ophelia Ray, 84, Betty Cox of 1165 Eastern Ave., forCHARLOTTESVILLE, merly of Lillington, died Va. — Betty Jean Cox, 80, Tuesday (7/27/10) at the formerly of Sanford, died Willowcreek Nursing Home in Somerset, N.J. Thursday (7/29/10) at She was born June 16, her residence. 1926 in Harnett County, She was born May daughter of the late 20, 1930 in Lee County, daughter of the late Doyle Adolphus and Margaret Ray. She retired from Sheppard Cox and Attie Middlesex County Court Lee Sloan Cox. In addiHouse in Somerset, N.J. tion to her parents, she She is survived by was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Maxton daughters, Ann Marie Ray and Joyce Jefferson, Cox. She attended West both of New Jersey, and Carolina College and Eunicea Parker of JackWatts Nursing School. sonville; sons, Dwight She worked for hospitals Ray of New Jersey and in N.C. and Virginia as Walter Lee Ray of Faya lab Technician before etteville; sisters, Timothy retiring from the University of Virginia Hospital in Cameron of Leesburg, Fla. and Mildred McLean Charlottesville, Va. of Greensboro; nine She is survived by grandchildren; 12 greatbrothers, Calvin Cox and grandchildren and a host wife Ruth and Roy Cox of nieces, nephews, relaand wife Peggy, all of Sanford, and Donald Cox tives and friends. The funeral service and wife Bobbye of Winwill be conducted at chester, Tenn.; sisters, Grace McNeill of Sanford 3 p.m. Sunday at Norrington AME Zion and Naomi Hillon and Church in Lillington. husband Charles of Haymarket, Va.; 12 nieces and The family will receive friends one hour prior nephews and 13 greatto service at the church. nieces and nephews. The family will receive Burial will follow in the church cemetery. friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Condolences may be Sunday (one hour prior to the funeral service) at made at www.cewilliefuneralservice.com. Moore Union Christian Arrangements are by Church Fellowship Hall. C.E. Willie Funeral and The funeral service will Cremation Services of be conducted at 4 p.m. Sanford. Sunday at Moore Union

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duoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire to create a baseball game without all the tie-ups that make baseball long and hard to follow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just never grew up,â&#x20AC;? Chris Mackie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We actually started it as an intramural game for college at North Carolina State, and it was introduced to kids through the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation as an outreach program. Now, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 600 to 700 clubs that have it, plus school P.E. departments and other colleges. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re amazed how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caught on.â&#x20AC;? Chris Mackie called it a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frankenstein of a game,â&#x20AC;? one that not only has several ways to play but several rules that have been added and taken away over the years. Players on Friday were playing the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hit for the Cycleâ&#x20AC;? version of Quickball, meaning in Round 1 they hit for singles, Round 2 they hit for doubles, and so on. The 10-on-10 format Friday had 10 players in the field while the other

team batted. An official pitches for both teams, using a foam ball that travels a fraction of the length of a real baseball (one that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require a leather glove); and hitters get one swing. If they hit the ball and make it to first base (or second base in Round 2) before the ball reaches that base, they get a point. They get two points for a home run. The rules get a little more complicated in Rounds 3 and 4, but the scoring is much the same. There are few pauses, and at times, the action can seem overwhelming (and difficult to score). But the kids love it. Daivonn Rollins, 10, of Sanford said Quickball has gotten him interested in baseball enough to where he wants to sign up and play Little League next year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better because you get to run the bases even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hit it,â&#x20AC;? Rollins said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faster.â&#x20AC;? Some, like 11-year-old Corey Byrd of Robeson County, prefer the National Pastime to Quickball, but even he was having a good time Friday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good practice,â&#x20AC;? said Byrd, sporting a mohawk.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fieldingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harder (without a glove), and hittingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harder in Quickball.â&#x20AC;? Chris Mackie said he realizes the perception of baseball has changed over the years, and he hopes his game helps change that perception of a game thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s losing fans to football, baseball and now soccer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re developing an interest in the game enough to where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll give it a try,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be talented to enjoy Quickball ... even if you swing and miss, you can score a point by reaching base. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no embarrassment. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no time to be embarrassed.â&#x20AC;? A bonus is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a way to help combat childhood obesity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;P.E. classes have quit teaching baseball because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so time consuming, but this is different,â&#x20AC;? Mackie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re amazed at the path itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taken. The fact that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an active game and a fun game ... itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really helped it grow.â&#x20AC;?

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but they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there for security. A big goal of Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament was to get young people comfortable around law enforcement officials at a time when many are scared of or have a negative view of law enforcement. The Ripken Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Badges for Baseball program has been introduced in baseball, softball and now Quickball, and many Quickball tournaments in North Carolina have included law enforcement. North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper was on hand Friday to throw out the first pitch and to stress the importance of the program in helping fight crime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Law enforcement needs to be involved in preventing crime before it starts,â&#x20AC;? Cooper said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way they do it is by working with these kids.â&#x20AC;? Cooper said crime is at a 25-year-low in North Carolina, and programs like this are the key in keeping the statistics from inching back up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s making a difference. Kids are learning that law enforcement officers are men and women. And the officers are learning more about the lives of these kids,â&#x20AC;? Cooper said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Badges for Baseball found that when you bring law enforcement to kids who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t normally have interaction with them, the fear of law enforcement officers turns into friendship. Instead of running away from the police car, they run to it.â&#x20AC;? For more information on Quickball, visit Quickball.com. For more information on Badges for Baseball, visit the Ripken Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at ripkenfoundation.org.

The rules of Quickball DIAMOND DERBY Rules: 4- or 5-player teams; no baserunning; 2-minute team batting sessions; teammates pitch to each other With a teammate pitching, batters score runs by hitting balls beyond the fence line. The defensive team tries to prevent balls from rolling past the fence line or from landing beyond the fence line in the air. The defensive players can position themselves anywhere on the field, including behind the fence. Pitching is batting practice speed from the mound in innings 1-3 and high-speed soft-toss in the fourth inning. Batters must rotate after every 3 swings. Hitters score one point for a ball that rolls past the fence line and two points for a ball that lands beyond the fence line in the air.

HIT-FOR-THE-CYCLE Rules: 4- or 5-player teams; 2-minute team batting sessions; 4 defensive players in the field at a time; each team bats once per inning; 4-inning game; officials pitch With an official pitching, each batter scores 1 point each time he or she completes a baserunning assignment safely; and 2 points for each home run (hits that land beyond the fence line). In the first inning, the batterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assignment is to hit the ball and reach first base safely. In the second inning the assignment is to hit the ball and make it to second base safely. The third-inning assignment it is to make it to third and the fourth-inning goal is to run all the way around the bases. The defense prevents the offense from completing its assignment and scoring by either catching a batted ball in the air or recording a force out at the designated base. For example, in the first inning the defense attempts to field the ball and throw it to a teammate at first before the batter gets there. Likewise, in the second inning, the defense attempts to get the ball to second before the batter arrives there. In the third inning, the defense must record a force out at first base and then relay the ball to third base for a force out there before the batter/runner arrives. During the â&#x20AC;&#x153;home runâ&#x20AC;? round, the defense must turn a second-to-first double play before attempting to get the batter out at the plate. To get the batter out at home, the ball must be thrown and must hit the Ripken Quickball AutoUmp target (on the fly or bounce) before the runner crosses the plate.

4-ON-4 BASEBALL Rules: 4- or 5-player teams; 3 outs or 3-minute timed batting sessions per team at bat (whichever comes first); traditional baserunning; no bunting; 4 defensive players in the field; 4-inning game; officials pitch Teams try to score as many runs as possible during each 3-minute or 3-out batting session. Batters hit and run bases in the traditional manner and fielders play defense in the traditional manner. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-on-4 with real baseball rules. Traditional baseball rules apply, except that each half-inning concludes with either 3 outs or at the 3-minute mark, whichever comes first. Each time the batter hits the ball, next batter cannot hit until the play in the field has been completed. Defenders may not play behind the fence. Batters do not have to run out home runs.

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The Sanford Herald / Saturday, July 31, 2010 / 7A critical.â&#x20AC;? Cooper said Pendergraftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salary (roughly $113,000 a year) will remain the same and called the move important, adding that Gov. Beverly Perdue has made Medicaid fraud a top priority. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The legislature â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in a down budget year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; provided 25 new positions to the fraud unit because of the importance of it,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted a person with legal experience to head that up. Robin Pendergraft is the person, and I think sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do a great job.â&#x20AC;? Cooper admitted Friday there have been concerns with the crime lab at the SBI, which led to his decision to suspend the unit until the review.

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has faced criticism since a recent ruling that freed a North Carolina man who had served nearly 17 years in prison for murder. Pendergraft struggled to explain her agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement in a recent interview with the Raleigh News & Observer, saying she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t familiar with several bureau policies and practices. But Cooper drove home the point Friday that his decision was more about what Pendergraft will do to fight Medicaid fraud and less about the crime lab controversy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Robin will do an excellent job with Medicaid fraud,â&#x20AC;? Cooper said no less than four times in a makeshift news conference at a Quickball tournament at the Boys & Girls Club of Lee County Friday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Medicaid fraud is one of the biggest issues facing North Carolina right now. Protecting taxpayer money and making sure that poor people get the health care they need is

The News & Observer began an investigation of the bureau in March after the exoneration of Greg Taylor, a Wake County man who served 17 years for a murder he did not commit. According to the newspaper, Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conviction was erased in part because SBI agent Duane Deaver reported that a stain on Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s truck was blood, even though he had performed tests that proved it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Cooper said he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe the review will lead to a lengthy suspension of the blood unit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything is up to date with training and standards,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and I expect it will be reinstated. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll leave that up to my SBI director as to what the nature of the

evaluation is.â&#x20AC;? McLeod, 43, is the former general counsel for the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety. Cooper said he trusts his hand-picked replacement will â&#x20AC;&#x153;do an excellent job.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has a good relationship with district attorneys, bureaus and chiefs across the state, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no question heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do well,â&#x20AC;? he said,

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Caterpillar to add plant, 500 jobs

WINSTON-SALEM (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Heavy-equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. said Friday it will build a parts plant for large mining machines and it expects to employ about 510 full-time and contract workers in five years. Construction is scheduled to begin in November on the Winston-Salem factory where workers will machine, assemble, test and paint axle assemblies for large mining machines. Production is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2012.

Sites in South Carolina and Alabama had been in consideration for the plant. The move is part of Caterpillarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans to increase production of mining trucks. The North Carolina plant will allow Caterpillar to continue expanding existing facilities around the world, the company said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This location will improve our supply chain efficiency and, as a result, allows us to better serve our customers more effectively while reducing operating costs,â&#x20AC;? said Hans Haefeli,

Caterpillarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vice president of advanced components and systems. The company last week reported strong sales of its mammoth mining equipment while announcing second-quarter profits surged 91 percent to $707 million. The plant is expected to employ about 390 full-time workers in five years at an average wage of $40,482 a year, plus benefits. Caterpillar also expects to need another 120 contract workers at the plant. State officials approved

a package of tax rebates, credits and grants worth $16.8 million if the company meets and keeps hiring goals for 11 years. Winston-Salem and Forsyth County offered another $23 million, making the total package of economic sweeteners worth about $40 million. Caterpillar now employs about 1,000 full-time workers in North Carolina at locations in Cary, Charlotte, Clayton, Franklin, Goldsboro, Morganton, New Bern, Sanford and Smithfield.

Mental Health Association loses accreditation

RALEIGH (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; North Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest mental health advocacy group will stop providing care to hundreds of people after losing the accreditation that allowed it to receive federal Medicaid reimbursements. The financially troubled Mental Health Association of North Carolina, also one of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest private providers of group homes and treatment programs, lost its accreditation this week from the Marylandbased Council on Quality and Leadership, The News

& Observer of Raleigh reported Friday State officials moved in to ensure that hundreds of people who depend on the association for treatment and housing arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t harmed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;MHA is going out of the service delivery business,â&#x20AC;? said Leza Wainwright, director of mental health at the state Department of Health and Human Services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to do is make sure that the transition of MHA clients to other providers is as seamless as possible.â&#x20AC;?

Easter Seals UCP of North Carolina will take over operation of MHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 266 apartment units for people with mental illness and 12 group homes around the state with 64 current residents, Wainwright said. Easter Seals will also take over four treatment teams serving 320 patients and a psychosocial rehabilitation program that serves 44 patients. The association had struggled with severe financial problems in recent

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After record highs, many counties in drought RALEIGH (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The heat may have subsided in North Carolina, but the drought is still around. Less than a week after several cities set record highs, the temperatures in North Carolina have fallen to more seasonable levels. The National Climatic Data Center has said last month was the hottest June on record in North Carolina. It now says this month is shaping up to be the hottest July on record at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The U.S. drought monitor shows the number of counties experiencing drought more than doubled this week to 39. Four northeastern counties â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Halifax, Hertford, Northampton and Warren â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are experiencing severe drought.

Man charged in Panama killings had checkered past RALEIGH (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A man facing charges for killings in Panama had a promising life in North Carolina that quickly turned problematic. In 2004, William Dathan Holbert had a successful landscaping business, a

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GULF OIL SPILL

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CEO: Time for ‘scaleback’ in cleanup

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — BP’s incoming CEO said Friday that it’s time for a “scaleback” of the massive effort to clean up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, but stressed the commitment to make things right is the same as ever. Tens of thousands of people — many of them idled fishermen — have been involved in the cleanup, but more than two weeks after the leak was stopped there is relatively little oil on the surface, leaving less work for oil skimmers to do. Bob Dudley, who heads BP’s oil spill recovery and will take over as CEO in October, said it’s “not too soon for a scaleback” in the cleanup, and in areas where there is no oil, “you probably don’t need to see people in hazmat suits on the beach.” He added, however, that there is “no pullback” in BP’s commitment to clean up the spill. Dudley was in Biloxi to announce that former Federal Emergency Management Agency chief James Lee Witt will be supporting BP’s Gulf restoration work. Meanwhile, efforts to permanently plug the gusher hit a snag when crews found debris in the bottom of the relief well that must be fished out before crews can pump mud into BP’s busted well

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James Lee Witt, right, listens to BP PLC CEO of Gulf Coast Restoration Organization Bob Dudley as he speaks at a news conference to announce Witt’s hiring as an advisor to BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill response in Biloxi, Miss., Friday. in a procedure known as a static kill. The sediment settled in the relief well last week when crews popped in a plug to keep it safe ahead of Tropical Storm Bonnie. They found it as they were preparing for the static kill and now they have to remove it. They had hoped to start the static kill as early as Sunday, but removing the debris will take 24 to 36 hours and like push the kill back to Tuesday. “It’s not a huge problem, but it has to be removed before we can put the pipe casing down,” retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, the government’s point man for the spill, said Friday.

After the static kill comes the bottom kill, where the relief well will be used to pump in mud and cement from the bottom of the busted well and hopefully cut off the oil permanently. The well blew out April 20 when the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon exploded, killing 11 workers and setting off the spill. It spewed between 94 million gallons and 184 million gallons into the Gulf before a temporary cap stopped the flow July 15. With the northern Gulf of Mexico still largely off-limits to fishing, BP’s cleanup program has been the only thing keeping many fishermen work-

ing. Losing those jobs would make the region all the more dependent on the checks BP has been writing to compensate fishermen and others who have lost income because of the worst offshore spill in U.S. history. Many people have complained about long waits and other problems in processing claims, and Dudley conceded that BP lacks expertise in handling them. He said the company hopes to turn that work over to an independent administrator soon. “It’s because of that lack of competence on our part ... that we want to bring in a professional,” Dudley said. Suggestions that the environmental effects of the spill have been overblown have increased as oil has disappeared from the water’s surface, though how much of the oil remains underwater is a mystery. Dudley rejected efforts to downplay the spill’s impact, saying, “Anyone who thinks this wasn’t a catastrophe must be far away from it.” BP is hiring Witt, FEMA director under President Bill Clinton, and his public safety and crisis management consulting firm. BP did not say how much Witt would be paid.

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Two Democrats say Rangel should resign WASHINGTON (AP) — At least two House Democrats are calling on embattled Rep. Charlie Rangel to resign. Congressmen John Yarmuth of Kentucky and Zack Space of Ohio say the 13 charges of ethics violations against Rangel show a pattern of disregard for House rules, and undermine the public’s trust in Congress. Yarmuth made his comments to the Louisville Courier-Journal. A spokesman for Space confirmed Friday that his boss wants Rangel to leave. A House ethics panel made its tax and disclosure violation charges against Rangel public Thursday. Rangel denies the charges and says the indictment contains factual errors. House Democrats heading home for their August recess are wrestling with how to handle the matter back home in their districts.

NY reps. spar in House over 9/11 responder bill WASHINGTON (AP) — The House’s rejection of bill that would have provided up to $7.4 billion in aid to people sickened by World Trade Center dust has opened a sharp rift between two New York congressmen, Republican Peter King and Democrat Anthony Weiner. The verbal jousting came on the House floor Thursday night as the vote neared. The results fell largely along party lines, with 12 Republicans joining Democrats

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supporting the measure, but it failed to win the needed two-thirds majority. Arms flailing and his voice rising, Weiner took sharp aim at King, a Long Island Republican. “The gentleman is providing cover for his colleagues rather than doing the right thing,” bellowed Weiner, who represents parts of Brooklyn and Queens. “Republicans wrapping their arms around Republicans rather than doing the right thing on behalf of heroes. It’s a shame, a shame.” King, a key backer of the bill, had moments earlier accused Democrats of staging a “charade.”

FBI access to e-mail, Web data raises privacy fear WASHINGTON (AP) — Invasion of privacy in the Internet age. Expanding the reach of law enforcement to snoop on e-mail traffic or on Web surfing. Those are among the criticisms being aimed at the FBI as it tries to update a key surveillance law. With its proposed amendment, is the Obama administration merely clarifying a statute or expanding it? Only time and a suddenly on guard Congress will tell. Federal law requires communications providers to produce records in counterintelligence investigations to the FBI, which doesn’t need a judge’s approval and court order to get them. They can be obtained merely with the signature of a special agent in charge of any FBI field office and there is no need even for a suspicion of wrongdoing, merely that the records would be relevant in a counterintelligence or counterterrorism investigation. The person whose records the government wants doesn’t even need to be a suspect.

Mother gets life term in Texas starvation case DALLAS (AP) — A mother whose three children were found starving after being shut away in a hotel bathroom for as long as nine months has been sentenced to life in prison. The Dallas jury determined the sentence Friday. It came hours after 31-year-old Abneris Santiago changed her plea to guilty on the third day of testimony. She had faced a minimum of 5 years to a maximum of life in prison. Police rescued the children from a bathroom in an extended-stay hotel along one of Dallas’ busiest freeways in July 2009. The children were near death from chronic starvation. Authorities say the oldest child, a girl, was repeatedly sexually assaulted by her mother’s boyfriend.

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PHOENIX (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lost in the hoopla over Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immigration law is the fact that state and local authorities for years have been doing their own aggressive crackdowns in the busiest illegal gateway into the country. Nowhere in the U.S. is local enforcement more present than in metropolitan Phoenix, where Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio routinely carries out sweeps, some in Hispanic neighborhoods, to arrest illegal immigrants. The tactics have made him the undisputed poster boy for local immigration enforcement and the anger that so many authorities feel about the issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my job,â&#x20AC;? said Arpaio, standing beside a sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s truck that has a number for an immigration hot line written on its side. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have two state (immigration) laws that I am enforcing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not federal, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state.â&#x20AC;? A ruling Wednesday by a federal judge put on hold parts of the new law that would have required officers to dig deeper into the fight against illegal immigration. Arizona says it was forced to act because the federal govern-

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the immigration debate. In total, 71 people were arrested during the Thursday protests, officials said Friday. Meanwhile, Gov. Jan Brewerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lawyers went to court to overturn the judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ruling so they can fight back against what the Republican calls an â&#x20AC;&#x153;invasionâ&#x20AC;? of illegal immigrants. The state of Arizona has received more than $1.6 million in a fund to help defend the new law, including $75,000 on Wednesday, the day parts of the law were blocked. Ever since the main flow of illegal immigrants into the country shifted to Arizona a decade ago, state politicians and local police have been feeling pressure to confront the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s border woes. In addition to Arpaioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crackdowns, other efforts include a steady stream of busts by the state and local police of stash houses where smugglers hide illegal immigrants.

PHOENIX (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is asking legislators to consider whether they should change the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immigration law in response to a judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ruling blocking parts of it. Brewer spokesman Paul Senseman confirms that the governor called top legislative leaders to broach the possibility of changing provisions of the law on Thursday, a day after U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton issued a preliminary injunction. Senseman says the possibility of having legislators meet in special session to consider changing the law is merely being explored. He says Brewer is still pressing ahead with her appeal of Boltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s order. Senate President Bob Burns says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d need to know a lot more before he supports holding a special session.

The state attorney general has taken a money-wiring company to civil court on allegations that smugglers used their service to move money to Mexico. And a county south of Phoenix has its sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputies patrol dangerous smuggling corridors. The Arizona Legislature have enacted a series of tough-on-immigration measures in recent years that culminated with the law signed by Brewer in April, catapulting the Republican to the national political stage.

US casualties in Afghanistan soar to record highs KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In a summer of suffering, Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s military death toll in Afghanistan is rising, with back-to-back record months for U.S. losses in the grinding conflict. All signs point to more bloodshed in the months ahead, straining the already shaky international support for the war. Six more Americans were reported killed in fighting in the south â&#x20AC;&#x201D; three Thursday and three Friday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; pushing the U.S. death toll for July to a record 66 and surpassing June as the deadliest month for U.S. forces in the nearly nine-year war. U.S. officials confirmed the latest American deaths Friday but gave no further details. Five of the latest reported deaths were a result of hidden bombs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the insurgentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; weapon of choice â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and the sixth to an armed attack, NATO said in statements. U.S. commanders say American casualties are mounting because more troops are fighting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and the Taliban are stiffening resistance as NATO and Afghan forces challenge the insurgents in areas they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to give up without a fight.

Slowing economic rebound raises unemployment fears WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The recovery is losing so much momentum that employers are unlikely to step up hiring anytime this year, and unemployment could return to double digits. That was the bleak conclusion of analysts Friday after the government said economic growth crawled at

a 2.4 percent pace in the spring. It was the economyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weakest showing in nearly a year. And many economists think growth is even slower now. Consumers spent less, companies slowed their restocking of shelves and the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trade deficit exerted a stronger drag on the economy in the April-toJune quarter. The Commerce Department report also showed the recession was deeper than previously estimated, according to revisions of the data. Its depth helps explain why the economy is now struggling so much, with shoppers reluctant to spend and employers slow to hire.

Stocks rise as economic growth slows NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; News that economic growth slowed during the spring gave the stock market a fitting end to a choppy July â&#x20AC;&#x201D; yet another back-and-forth day. The Dow Jones industrial average, down almost 120 points in the first minutes of trading, recovered and seesawed throughout the session. The Dow was up 17 in late afternoon. The other major indexes also rose modestly. Traders opted for the safety of Treasury bonds, and that sent interest rates lower. But stocks were on track for their strongest month in a year. The Dow was up 7.1 percent going into Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trading. The Commerce Department said the gross domestic product, the broadest measure of the economy, grew at an annual pace of 2.4 percent from April to June. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s less than the 2.5 percent economists polled by Thomson Reuters had forecast.

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Bernhard Langer takes the early lead at U.S. Senior Open

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ARIZONA SHIPS JACKSON TO WHITE SOX PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks traded away an All-Star pitcher for the second time in a week on Friday, sending right-hander Edwin Jackson to the Chicago White Sox for rookie Dan Hudson and prospect David Holmberg. Arizona traded three-time AllStar Dan Haren to Anaheim for left-hander Joe Saunders and three other players last week. The Diamondbacks continued their rebuilding project by moving Jackson, an All-Star in 2009 who tossed the second no-hitter in franchise history June 25 against Tampa Bay. “Edwin Jackson did a terrific job, we appreciate everything he’s done for us,” Diamondbacks interim general manager Jerry Dipoto said. “He threw a big no-hitter for us against Tampa Bay and was a quality individual who brought a lot to our team, but we felt like this was a great opportunity for us to build toward the future with Daniel Hudson and even further in the future with a prospect like David Holmberg.” Arizona’s purge gives Chicago a solid addition to its rotation. Jackson was 6-10 with a 5.16 ERA in 21 starts for the Diamondbacks this year coming off an All-Star season in which he won 13 games and had an ERA under 4.00 for Detroit.

MLB BRAVES SEND MINOR LEAGUER TO PIRATES

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have traded minor league outfielder Mitch Jones to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash. The 32-year-old outfielder is batting .250 for Triple-A Gwinnett with 18 homers and 45 RBIs in 89 games. He will go to Pittsburgh’s Triple-A team in Indianapolis. Jones has played eight games in the majors, getting promoted by the Dodgers last June. The Braves signed him to a minor league deal in November. Jones played for the Nippon Ham Fighters in Japan’s Pacific League for parts of the 2007 and 2008 seasons.

MLB NATS SET TO TRADE GUZMAN TO RANGERS

WASHINGTON (AP) — Infielder Cristian Guzman appears headed out of Washington. Guzman’s name was initially in the lineup batting second and playing second base for Washington’s game against Philadelphia on Friday night. But his name was whited out, and Adam Kennedy took over Guzman’s spot in the batting order and in the field. The Nationals’ clubhouse opened before the game and Guzman was not there. His locker had been cleaned out. Texas was a possible destination for the infielder.

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In this photo taken July 29, 2010, Carolina Panthers running backs Jonathan Stewart (28) and Tyrell Sutton (22) look on during practice at the NFL football team’s training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Thursday.

Stewart in familiar spot on sideline at practice By MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer

SPARTANBURG, S.C — Jonathan Stewart has put together a gaudy resume in his two years in the NFL. He set Carolina’s rookie rushing record, led the Panthers in rushing last season and has played in all 33 regular-season and playoff games. Yet this may be the most remarkable part of it all: He’s hardly practiced in nearly three years. “Stew’s got it down to a science,” tight end Jeff King

said, smiling. “He’s outsmarting us all.” The ribbing Stewart gets is expected, yet behind it is respect and amazement by his teammates for how he’s been able to play through a painful Achilles’ tendon and heel injury. After undergoing surgery in January, Stewart still hasn’t been cleared to return, and is watching the start of training camp while on the physically unable to perform list. “There’s a lot of jokes being made here or there

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NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees are working on a trade to acquire Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros and expect the deal to be completed Saturday. New York will send a couple of prospects to the Astros, a baseball executive familiar with the discussions said. The executive spoke on condition of anonymity because talks were ongoing. “Nothing’s been completed,” Berkman said Berkman Friday in Houston, before the Astros played Milwaukee. A five-time All-Star, Berkman has full no-trade rights and his approval was necessary for a trade. He was not in the starting lineup against the Brewers. “I’m from Texas. Heck, I played at Rice. This city is like the womb. I feel very comfortable here. To think about the possibility of going anywhere else is kind of scary,” Berkman said. “My ideal situation is to win a title here. If this organization feels those aims are better accomplished by trying to strip down this roster and reload with younger guys, I don’t want to stand in the way of that,” Berkman added. “If they approached me with something that made sense, I’d sure think about it.”

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Stewart rides to the Pocono pole LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Tony Stewart unbuttoned the top button on his racing suit and let out a sigh. Qualifying for the pole always makes a trip to Pocono Raceway more fun. Stewart zipped his No. 14 Chevy for a qualifying lap Friday of 171.393 mph around the 2.5-mile triangle track to start from the top for Sunday’s Pennsylvania 500. “Man, it felt good,” Stewart said. “If you want a place where you want good track position, it’s here at Pocono.” Juan Pablo Montoya will start second in the NASCAR Sprint Cup race for an impressive follow-up to last week’s pole start but disappointing 32nd-place finish at the Brickyard 400. Denny Hamlin will start third as he tries to sweep both Pocono races. Hamlin won the Pocono 500 in June. They’ll both have to get past Stewart first, who’s got a little experience with starting up front at the Tricky Triangle. Stewart started the June race in sixth place, and finished third. He was awarded the pole at the two Pocono stops in 2009 after rainouts washed out qualifying. This time, Stewart sped his way to the top. He said he felt good going around the first two turns before thinking he hit a rough spot around Turn 3.

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Driver Ryan Newman looks at his car during a break in practice for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 500 auto race, Friday in Long Pond, Pa.

Newman, Hamlin were fined by NASCAR By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

LONG POND, Pa. — Asked the amount of his NASCAR fine, Ryan Newman kept quiet. What did he do? Shrugged shoulders. Hey, maybe the threat of secret fines for speaking out against the stock car series is

working after all. NASCAR expects omerta (the code of silence) from its drivers when it comes to publicly lashing out against the sport. If they do, they’ll be fined. Ask Newman or Denny Hamlin. Both Sprint Cup star drivers acknowledged at Pocono Raceway they were the ones

fined by NASCAR for making critical comments about the racing series. “It’s not a good thing by any means for our sport,” Newman said Friday. “The less we talk about it, the more we can talk about the racing.” Newman refused to

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2B / Saturday, July 31, 2010 / The Sanford Herald UPCOMING Registration open for SASL rec season SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Registration for the Sanford Area Soccer Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2010-11 recreation season is open. SASL is open to players born between the dates of Aug. 8, 1992, and July 31, 2007. Late registration is open until Saturday and will cost $80. The league is designed for fun, with no scores being kept and the focus on the playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; development of the skills. Registration forms are available at www.sasl. net and can be mailed to: SASL, P.O. Box 1212, Sanford, N.C., 27331. For more information, call (919) 708-6886 or visit www.sasl.net.

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SPORTS SCENE Cavs golf team to hold tryouts SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Any female student at Southern Lee High School who is interested in going out for the golf team this season should come to practices at 6 p.m. on Tuesday evenings at Tobacco Road and at 6 p.m. on Thursday evenings at Quail Ridge. The first practice is Aug. 3. Those interested must bring proof of a recent doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical exam to the first practice.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore (3) throws a pass during practice at the NFL football teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Friday.

SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lee Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tennis team will hold tryouts in a couple of weeks. Tryouts will take place from 3:30-5:30 p.m on Aug. 2 and will continue through Thursday at the same time. The tryouts will take place at the Lee County tennis courts. All participants must have a current physical exam completed. AP photo For more information please contact coach Mary Tatum at (919) 775-3712.

YOUTH DRNV holding registrations for fall ball SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Registration is currently underway for Deep River-Northview baseball and softball for the fall season. Baseball registration is for boys ages 5-15 and fast pitch softball is available for girls between 7-12. Registration may be completed online at www.drnvobaseball.com. The deadline for registration is Sunday, Aug. 8.

CAMP Grace hosting soccer camp SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Grace Christian School is hosting a soccer camp soon. The camp, hosted by Crusaders coach Chris Pratt, will be held on Aug. 2-6 and is for girls and boys in grades 1-8. The cost is $60. For more information, contact Grace Christian Athletic Director Chris Pratt at (919) 3535755.

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Moore off to a fast start for the Panthers SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only three practices into training camp, but Matt Moore appears to be far ahead of the rest of Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarterbacks. Moore has looked accurate and poised for the Panthers after being handed the No. 1 job following Jake Delhommeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s release. Rookie Jimmy Clausen and Hunter Cantwell have been sharing snaps with the second unit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played with him for three years. I think he has more than just an arm and a head,â&#x20AC;? running back DeAngelo Williams said Friday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to get us real far this year.â&#x20AC;? Moore is 6-2 as a starter, but all those games have come late in seasons when the Panthers had

already been realistically eliminated from playoff contention. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guys are really happy with Matt and what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been doing, his leadership role and really taking control of the offense,â&#x20AC;? center Ryan Kalil said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lot of confidence in him. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be exciting to see how this offense really takes shape and what kind of character this team has.â&#x20AC;? Veterans have lined up behind Moore despite the attention the former Notre Dame star Clausen has received since he was selected in the second round in April. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most frequently asked question, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;How is Jimmy Clausen?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153; Williams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Howâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the team?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Not, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Howâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Matt Moore?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Not, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Howâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the defense?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Not, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;How you look without Julius Peppers?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Howâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jimmy Clausen?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimmy Clausen is go-

ing to be fine. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just like college, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just got to speed up the tempo, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all. But Jimmy Clausen is a good quarterback.â&#x20AC;? ANOTHER MOORE: Steve Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flag football injury has given an opportunity for Charlotte native and former Wake Forest receiver Kenny Moore. The Panthers have used Dwayne Jarrett and Moore as the starting receivers as Smith recovers from a broken left forearm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a player, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty much my best friend on the team and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to see him out and see him get hurt,â&#x20AC;? Moore said of Smith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to step up because of someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s misfortune. But at the end of the day itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity for me. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my best supporter.â&#x20AC;? Moore played in 12

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games last season, finishing with just six catches for 59 yards. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looked good in spurts early in training camp, but will have to hold off rookies Brandon LaFell and Armanti Edwards to make a roster spot secure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a lot of competition at that position,â&#x20AC;? coach John Fox said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a lot of young people that are learning and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just evaluate that practice by practice.â&#x20AC;? HEAVY ROBINSON: Not getting into proper shape is costing guard Duke Robinson. Fox said Robinson, listed at 330 pounds, reported to camp too heavy. He was placed on the physically unable to perform list, so heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been unable to practice and compete for the starting right guard spot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if it necessarily defines what kind of player theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be or what kind of season theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have, but right now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a little work to do,â&#x20AC;? Fox said. Fox wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say what benchmarks Robinson, a sixth-round pick last year, has to meet before he can hit the field. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just being precautionary there with some weight and conditioning,â&#x20AC;? Fox said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we feel he meets those heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be out here.â&#x20AC;?

Lee volleyball tryouts set SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tryout dates for the Lee County volleyball team have been announced. The tryouts will be held between 8-10 a.m. beginning on Monday, Aug. 2. In order to try out, students must have an updated physical. If they do not have a physical, they will not be allowed to participate. For more information, contact Cindy Kelly at (919) 353-9887.

Wicker schedules Lee soccer tryouts SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tryouts for the Lee County soccer team under new coach Brad Wicker will begin at 7 a.m. Monday. Students are required to bring a current physical or they will not be allowed to participate. Participants are also required to bring a pair of tennis shoes. The team will meet at the baseball parking lot. A mandatory afternoon practice will also be held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday. All practices are mandatory in order to play for the Yellow Jackets this fall. For more information, contact Wicker at (919)889-8552.

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NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rex Ryan and Mike Tannenbaum will be together at least five more years, hoping to deliver the New York Jets a Super Bowl. The Jets signed the bold and brash Ryan to a twoyear contract extension Friday, and gave the wheeling-and-dealing Tannenbaum a five-year deal â&#x20AC;&#x201D; keeping the coach and general manager with the franchise through the 2014 season.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Karen Cunagin Sypherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former attorney told jurors at her extortion trial he had sexual relations with the former model before writing a letter to Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino demanding $10 million. Attorney Dana Kolter testified Friday that he and Sypher had sexual relations three times during the three-week stretch he represented her in March 2009. Kolter eventually wrote Pitino a letter, signed by Sypher, accusing the coach of rape and forcing Sypher to have an abortion. In the letter, Kolter threatened to sue Pitino and make the allegations public unless he agreed to a settlement.

Mets put Bay on disabled list with concussion

NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Mets have put outfielder Jason Bay on the 15-day disabled list with a concussion. Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move was made retroactive to July 26, the day after the end of a series at Dodger Stadium in which Bay was injured. Bay got hurt Friday night when he crashed into the bullpen gate while catching Jamey Carrollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive. Bay then played Saturday and Sunday, going 2 for 9 with four strikeouts. New York said Bay had been bothered by headaches.

Attorney: Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ex-wife got threatening visit MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lorenzen Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exwife was threatened at her home by three men who were carrying guns and looking for the former NBA player about six weeks before he was shot to death, the womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney said Friday. Sherra Wright warned her ex-husband, the father of her children, about the visit by men dressed in sport coats with weapons tucked in their waistbands, lawyer Gail Mathes said. But she was frightened by their threats and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell authorities about it until Monday, when she alerted police in the Memphis suburb of Collierville, near her home.

Bryant injured during practice

SAN ANTONIO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cowboys rookie receiver Dez Bryant could miss the rest of training camp after the first-round draft pick suffered a high right ankle sprain near the end of practice Friday. The team said he will be out four to six weeks. Bryant became entangled with cornerback Orlando Scandrick while trying to catch a pass that was thrown behind him on the next-to-last play of the day. It quickly became apparent that something was wrong. Bryant didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t immediately get up, and when he finally did gingerly get to his feet while taking his helmet off, he took only a step before falling back to the turf. Bryant was reaching for his ankle and grimacing in obvious pain. Two trainers who checked on him helped him off the field.

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Bernhard Langer tees off the second hole during the second round of the U.S. Senior Open golf tournament Friday at Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, Wash.

Langer takes early lead at Senior Open SAMMAMISH, Wash. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bernhard Langer overcame a shaky front nine with an eagle and birdie on the back nine Friday to take the clubhouse lead at 3 under in the second round of the U.S. Senior Open. After a fog delay of more than two hours brought play to a halt just before 8 a.m. local time, Langer shot a 2-under 68 making a number of key putts on the back nine when his round easily could have slipped away. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You never quite know. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the type of golf course that any hole can get to you,â&#x20AC;? Langer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You just got to be careful and hit good shots.â&#x20AC;? Langer trailed first-round leader Bruce Vaughan by a shot. Vaughan had a l;ate tee time Friday.

Tseng leads Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s British SOUTHPORT, England (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Yani Tseng certainly is consistent.

The 21-year-old from Taiwan shot her second consecutive 4-under 68 on Friday, taking a four-shot lead after the second round of the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s British Open. The American duo of Brittany Lincicome and Christie Kerr joined Amy Young of South Korea in the chase entering the weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was no wind this morning and it was very calm, so it was nice out there,â&#x20AC;? said Tseng, who is trying to win her third major championship. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The course played totally different than what we played the last three days, so it was really nice.â&#x20AC;? Rain washed over Royal Birkdale in the afternoon, making things difficult for the late starters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including defending champion Catriona Matthew of Scotland, who missed the cut by seven strokes after making a 10 at the par-four 13th hole. Her tee shot landed in a bush, and she eventually found the deep rough near the green. After three tries to hack her way out of it,

Matthew ended up taking a penalty drop, chipping onto the green and two-putting for her 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; only to birdie the par-3 next hole. Kerr certainly didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any problems, posting the low round for the tournament with a 5-under 67. She made a pair of 10-footers for birdie on the first two holes, dropped a stroke at the eighth, then picked up four more birdies to join Lincicome and Young at 4 under.

Overton in front by 4 at Greenbrier WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jeff Overton shot an 8-under 62 on Friday to take a four-stroke lead midway through the inaugural Greenbrier Classic. Overton, winless in five years on the PGA Tour, shot the low round of the tournament, using wedges on all but one approach shot during a bogey-free round on the Old White course. He was 14 under.

disclose the amount of the fine or what he said. He implied that it was for comments he made after he crashed at Talladega Superspeedway. Newman said in April that winning was â&#x20AC;&#x153;a lottery, racing for a championship shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a lottery.â&#x20AC;? He added the wreck-heavy races at Talladega â&#x20AC;&#x153;affect our championship because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not racing.â&#x20AC;? He was one of a few drivers Friday who blamed the media for stirring up controversy and an easy willingness to criticize the sport. Newman suggested if he was left alone for a few moments after his wreck instead of being instantly forced to answer questions, he might have cooled down and not been so quick to pop off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you get a microphone stuck in your face when the adrenalineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still rushing, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect everything to be positive,â&#x20AC;? Newman said. Or, he could have said â&#x20AC;&#x153;no comment.â&#x20AC;? Hamlin said he was punished for comments he made on Twitter. He also did not reveal the amount of the fine. People familiar with the penalties told the AP this week fines were levied because the comments were considered disparaging to the sport. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because NASCAR was not publicly identifying the topflight drivers it fined. They say one driver was penalized as much as $50,000.

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MLB Standings New York Tampa Bay Boston Toronto Baltimore

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AMERICAN LEAGUE Thursday’s Games Tampa Bay 4, Detroit 2 N.Y. Yankees 11, Cleveland 4 Texas 7, Oakland 4 Baltimore 6, Kansas City 5, 11 innings Chicago White Sox 9, Seattle 5 Friday’s Games Cleveland at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Detroit at Boston, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Baltimore at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Oakland at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Seattle at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Texas at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Saturday’s Games Cleveland (Westbrook 6-7) at Toronto (Cecil 8-5), 1:07 p.m. Detroit (Scherzer 7-8) at Boston (Matsuzaka 7-3), 4:10 p.m. Oakland (Braden 5-7) at Chicago White Sox (Danks 11-7), 7:05 p.m. Baltimore (Bergesen 3-9) at Kansas City (Greinke 6-10), 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Vazquez 9-7) at Tampa Bay (Garza 11-5), 7:10 p.m. Seattle (F.Hernandez 7-7) at Minnesota (Slowey 9-5), 7:10 p.m. Texas (Feldman 5-9) at L.A. Angels (Haren 0-1), 9:05 p.m. Sunday’s Games Cleveland at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Detroit at Boston, 1:35 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 1:40 p.m. Oakland at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m. Baltimore at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Seattle at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. Texas at L.A. Angels, 3:35 p.m. Monday’s Games Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Cleveland at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Minnesota at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Thursday’s Games N.Y. Mets 4, St. Louis 0 Washington 5, Atlanta 3

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NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 Lineup By The Associated Press After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Pocono Raceway Long Pond, Pa. Lap length: 2.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 171.393. 2. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 171.096. 3. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 170.371. 4. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 170.222. 5. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 169.936. 6. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 169.901. 7. (43) A J Allmendinger, Ford, 169.879. 8. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 169.77. 9. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 169.696. 10. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 169.613. 11. (12) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 169.543. 12. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 169.447. 13. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 169.44. 14. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 169.163. 15. (77) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 169.122. 16. (9) Kasey Kahne, Ford, 169.1. 17. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 169.024. 18. (6) David Ragan, Ford, 168.995. 19. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 168.7. 20. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 168.672. 21. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 168.669. 22. (71) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 168.602. 23. (98) Paul Menard, Ford, 168.413. 24. (00) David Reutimann, Toyota, 168.366. 25. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 168.347. 26. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 168.294. 27. (82) Scott Speed, Toyota, 168.083. 28. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 167.951. 29. (19) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 167.813. 30. (46) J.J. Yeley, Dodge, 167.629. 31. (83) Reed Sorenson, Toyota, 167.37. 32. (38) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 167.33.

Colorado 9, Pittsburgh 3 Florida 5, San Francisco 0 San Diego 3, L.A. Dodgers 2 Philadelphia 3, Arizona 2, 11 innings Friday’s Games Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Arizona at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Atlanta at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Houston, 8:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Colorado, 9:10 p.m. Florida at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Saturday’s Games Atlanta (Jurrjens 3-3) at Cincinnati (Arroyo 10-6), 4:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley 9-5) at San Francisco (Zito 8-6), 4:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Bush 5-8) at Houston (W.Rodriguez 8-11), 7:05 p.m. Philadelphia (Blanton 4-6) at Washington (Detwiler 0-1), 7:05 p.m. Arizona (Enright 2-2) at N.Y. Mets (Takahashi 7-5), 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (D.McCutchen 1-4) at St. Louis (Suppan 0-6), 7:15 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Gorzelanny 6-5) at Colorado (Hammel 7-6), 8:10 p.m. Florida (Nolasco 11-7) at San Diego (Correia 7-6), 8:35 p.m. Sunday’s Games Arizona at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. Atlanta at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington, 1:35 p.m. Milwaukee at Houston, 2:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. Florida at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 8:05 p.m. Monday’s Games Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Houston at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Washington at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

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about that whole situation, but me being an athlete and me being a competitor, practice is something that’s very important to excel,” Stewart said Friday. “You’ve got guys that are practicing around you and getting better and you’re not being able to get the opportunity. “Once I get healthy, it’s going to be one of the best days of my life.” Stewart indicated the last time he was pain-free was in his final year at Oregon, just before he injured his right big toe against Arizona on Nov. 15, 2007. It required surgery, and Stewart was held out of all offseason practices after going to Carolina with the 13th overall pick.

33. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 167.156. 34. (78) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 166.988. 35. (09) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 166.988. 36. (55) Michael McDowell, Toyota, 166.979. 37. (37) David Gilliland, Ford, 166.457. 38. (66) Dave Blaney, Toyota, 166.392. 39. (36) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 166.322. 40. (33) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 165.511. 41. (34) Kevin Conway, Ford, Owner Points. 42. (7) P.J. Jones, Toyota, Owner Points. 43. (64) Todd Bodine, Toyota, 166.276. Failed to Qualify 44. (26) David Stremme, Ford, 165.386. 45. (13) Max Papis, Toyota, 165.026.

GOLF The Greenbrier Classic Scores By The Associated Press Friday At The Old White Course White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Purse: $6 million Yardage: 7,031; Par 70 Second Round a-denotes amateur Jeff Overton 64-62 — Boo Weekley 67-63 — Jimmy Walker 67-64 — Erik Compton 63-68 — Aaron Baddeley 67-65 — Briny Baird 67-65 — Chris Stroud 69-63 — Charles Howell III 65-67 — Scott Piercy 66-67 — Scott McCarron 67-66 — Richard S. Johnson 66-67 — Chris Couch 66-67 — Jim Furyk 68-65 — Brendon de Jonge 65-68 — Spencer Levin 66-67 — Ben Crane 66-67 — Pat Perez 64-69 — Matt Bettencourt 65-69 —

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Overcompensating for his toe by putting more pressure on his left foot is what caused the new injury. About halfway through his rookie season he started being held out of at least one practice a week with what the secretive Panthers called just a “sore left heel.” Despite the pain, the strong and stocky Stewart rushed for 836 yards and 10 touchdowns, both franchise rookie records. Stewart and DeAngelo Williams combined for the most yards by NFL teammates since 1984. Stewart then sat out every offseason workout last season, and had participated in eight of 48 practices before playing in Week 1 against Philadelphia. His Achilles’ tendon and heel throbbing, Stewart wasn’t sure he’d make it through the season. “At the beginning, no,”

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Stewart said. “But I had my teammates around me, the training staff to build up this realm of a way to get through the season, really. It was a good situation.” Despite practicing once or twice a week at the most, Stewart recovered from a slow start and had big games after Williams went out with an ankle injury. Stewart rushed for a franchise-record 206 yards in a win at the New York Giants, and finished with 1,133 yards despite being in constant pain. “There was one play I remember, he broke like 40 yards, guys were still trying to tackle him, and he was moaning and yelling at the bottom of the huddle,” center Ryan Kalil said. “And he got back in and we ran another play. That’s a tough guy. I’m glad he’s on my team.”

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DEAR ABBY

BRIDGE HAND

Happy empty nester objects to baby-sitting all weekend DEAR ABBY: Our daughter gave birth to an adorable little boy three years ago. We love “Connor” dearly, but my husband is obsessed with him. He wants our grandson at our house every weekend from the time we are done working on Friday until Sunday evening or Monday morning. My husband wants to take Connor everywhere we go. Abby, I love my grandson, but after raising our own children, I’d now like to focus on our lives and maybe have time for myself. If I say anything, my husband becomes furious and tells me I don’t love our grandson. Of course I do, but I don’t want every spare moment of my life wrapped up in him. Your advice, please? — CONNOR’S G-MA IN VIRGINIA

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Happy Birthday: Live, love, laugh and be happy for what you have. Life can be good if you are positive and playful. A shift taking place in your life will help rid you of debris, debt and discontentment, replacing it with tangible options that will lead to your success. Travel and learning are both essential components that will help you grow. Your numbers are 6, 8, 16, 20, 27, 33, 38 ARIES (March 21-April 19): There is no point fretting over something you cannot change. Take a break from your work and, once you’ve had time to relax and rejuvenate, you will know what needs to be done. Added responsibilities will come with bonus features. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): There will be plenty going on inside your head but now is not the time to share your thoughts. Love and romance look positive and plans to share some down time with someone you cherish should be implemented. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your skills and aptitude will be put to the test, presenting you with a welcome challenge that allows you to show what you have to offer. Don’t limit what you can do by taking on someone else’s problems. Be true to yourself. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t bury your head in the sand when there is so much to take care of. There is an answer to every problem that arises but you have to be ready, willing and able to make a move when need be. Procrastinating will be futile. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): There will be plenty of activity around you and any opportunity to travel or take a leadership position should be taken advantage of. You can make a difference to any group you join and bring resolution to any problem

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faced. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Watch your spending habits and avoid getting tied up by a contract or promise you will live to regret. Don’t overspend to impress or take on responsibilities that will be too much of a burden in the future. Focus on home and family. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may need outside help. Don’t be afraid to ask for favors. Emotions will get in the way of a sound decision when dealing with legal, financial or contractual matters. Rid yourself of the pressure you are under. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Concentrate on what you can do for others and you will reap the rewards. You have more options than you realize. Revisit a project you have left unfinished and you will clearly see what’s needed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): You can make some personal changes that will ease your stress and remove you from a bad situation. Making a move or changing your direction will enable you to get rid of some of the negatives in your life. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): You’ll be divided between what you can do, should do and have to do. Added responsibilities will be a burden that, if left undone, will only get worse. Discuss your situation with someone you trust. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are responsible for your actions. Don’t slip backwards when you’ve worked so hard to get ahead personally, financially and professionally. Learn from the past and you will advance. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may feel you are being backed into a corner. Only you can decide what’s worth your while and what isn’t. Love is highlighted, so spend time with friends, family or your lover. The break will give you a different perspective.

DEAR G-MA: How does your daughter feel about this arrangement? What about Connor’s father and his paternal grandparents? Shouldn’t they be getting equal time with the child, too? If your daughter is a single mother, it is unfair for her to expect her parents to baby-sit Connor every weekend. I agree that your husband’s behavior is obsessive. You deserve time for yourself, so TAKE it. If your husband won’t cooperate, schedule activities with some of your women friends. Do not allow yourself to be bullied into being an unwilling baby sitter because it isn’t healthy

who would definitely tease me if I’m too obvious. — FUTURE FAMOUS ARTIST IN GEORGIA

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for any of you. o DEAR ABBY: I am a 13-year-old girl and I really enjoy drawing. There’s a 17-year-old boy in my school, “Christopher,” who I am dying to draw. He has a wonderful profile, a fascinating smile, challenging hair that hangs over his eyes in an interesting way, great posture, grace and beautiful hands. Shall I go on? Every time I see Christopher I want to grab a camera and get some good snapshots to use as a reference for sketching him later. I especially want to capture him in action — running, jumping, fencing or something like that. I also want to do a portrait of him. How can I get some photos of him without being embarrassed or getting teased? There’s one teacher

DEAR ARTIST: Why not try the direct approach? Tell Christopher that you’re working on an art project, and ask him if he would mind if you used him as a model. Tell him it wouldn’t take up much of his time — but you’d like to snap some reference shots of him running, jumping, a three-quarter picture of his head and shoulders and his profile. He might be flattered at the idea. And if you get teased about it, say, “Dear Abby says, ‘Art without passion is mechanical drawing.’” o DEAR ABBY: My daughter is being married on a very limited budget. She is thinking about handing out drink tickets at the reception to limit alcohol consumption. The reason is the cost. I think it sounds tacky, but it’s better than a cash bar. What do you think? — BUDGET-CONSCIOUS MAMA IN MISSOURI DEAR MAMA: Nowhere is it written that alcohol must be consumed at a wedding reception. Many couples offer punch or cider to their guests instead, and that’s what I recommend your daughter do.

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NJ man gets jail for Phillies game vomit-assault

Texas man’s stolen gun returned after 2 decades

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 21-year-old man who intentionally vomited on a spectator and his 11-year-old daughter at a Philadelphia Phillies game was sentenced Friday to up to three months in jail and community service, which the judge suggested be fulfilled by cleaning ballpark toilets and trash. Matthew Clemmens, of Cherry Hill, N.J., was taken into custody immediately after Family Court Judge Kevin Dougherty imposed the sentence, and several family members burst into sobs as he was handcuffed. The spectator Clemmens vomited on and punched, Michael Vangelo, of Easton, said his daughter Mikayla is still traumatized. “What really bothers me about the incident is that Mikayla refuses to talk about it,” he testified. The family has received offers from the team and complete strangers for tickets to future games, but “she does not want to go,” said Vangelo, an Easton police captain. He said he also has not returned to Citizens Bank Park since the assault. Clemmens pleaded guilty in May to charges of assault, harassment and disorderly conduct. He admitted he stuck his fingers down his throat and vomited on Vangelo and Mikayla at a Phillies-Nationals game on April 14. Clemmens was sentenced to one to three months in jail, two years of probation and 50 hours of community service, which Dougherty suggested be served at Citizens Bank Park. The maximum penalty was two years in jail. Public defender Richard Hark asked for probation. Clemmens sobbed as he read from a statement expressing remorse for his actions. “I’m working every day to clear this black mark from me and my family,” Clemmens said. “Give me the opportunity to show you who I am and not who I was that one afternoon.”

TERRELL, Texas (AP) — A rural east Texas man has been reunited with his long-lost gun more than two decades after it was stolen. Kauffman County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Pat Laney says Bruce Garner received his H&R nine-shot revolver at an upbeat property hearing Thursday morning. According to the Sheriff’s Office, burglars took the gun from Garner’s home in Terrell soon after he moved there in June 1989. Terrell is about 30 miles east of Dallas. The thieves were never caught. But deputies found the firearm at a pawn shop and traced it to Garner. Garner says he’s astounded that he was able to get his favorite dispatch gun back. The 59year-old leathersmith says he once used it to hunt and trap to make money.

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Giant South Dakota hailstone breaks US records VIVIAN, S.D. (AP) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says a giant hailstone that fell in central South Dakota has broken U.S. records, even though the man who found it says it melted somewhat while waiting to be evaluated. The NOAA’s National Climate Extremes Committee says the hailstone found in the town of Vivian on July 23 measures 8 inches in diameter and weighs 1 pound, 15 ounces. The committee says the South Dakota ice chunk breaks records set by hailstones discovered in Nebraska and Kansas. Ranch hand Leslie Scott says the hailstone was about 3 inches larger when he found it. Scott says he put it in the freezer but that he couldn’t prevent some melting because of an hours-long power outage that followed the storm.

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God cares the about animals too Q: Our daughter is very tender-hearted toward animals, and recently became a volunteer at our local animal shelter. We’re glad she’s found something that interests her, since many kids her age (she’s 16) drift along without much purpose. She feels this is what God wants her to do with her life, but is God really interested in things like this? -- Mrs. K.H.

A: Yes, let me assure you that God is concerned about our care of every part of His creation -- including the animals. After all, He made them, and ultimately they belong to Him. The Bible says, “For every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills” (Psalm 50:10). And what your daughter is doing is a good thing in God’s eyes, for He is concerned about the way we treat animals (especially those that depend on us). The Bible says, “A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal” (Proverbs 12:10). On the day God made the animals, the Bible tells us that He pronounced it good (see Genesis 1:25). Should we ignore or treat cruelly something that God calls good? Of course not. Someone who is thoughtless or cruel to animals is also likely to be thoughtless or cruel to other people -- who are made in God’s image. Encourage your daughter to seek God’s will for her life -- and if she is convinced God is leading her in this way, be grateful for it and encourage her. On the other hand, caution her against loving animals more than she loves people (which can be easy to do -- because people can be difficult to love!).

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2 / Saturday, July 31, 2010 / The Sanford Herald CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL

Diagnostic cardiac care From Central Carolina Hospital

n the past half decade or so, an extremely valuable tool for diagnosing heart disease has become available to patients at Central Carolina Hospital — diagnostic cardiac catheterization. That may sound like a mouthful, but it’s a relatively simple, usually outpatient procedure that doctors can perform in a day and use almost immediately to help improve the condition of potential coronary disease patients. So what is diagnostic cardiac catheterization? Well it’s really pretty simple: Doctors insert a catheter into a patient through the femoral artery in the upper thigh and guide it through the bloodstream to the coronary artery. After that, a contrast dye is inserted through the catheter. This dye shows up on X-rays, and as it’s pumped through the heart, doctors can see whether the arteries around the heart have any of the significant blockage that’s the main cause of heart disease. Patients remain awake (though lightly sedated) throughout. The surgeon performing the procedure uses only a local anesthetic, meaning long hospital stays aren’t required. Aside from some minor pain at the point of incision, the procedure doesn’t hurt much either.

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“It’s a big psychological boost for patients — if the procedure doesn’t show any significant obstructive disease, it’s welcome news for the patient,” Jantac said. “People come in with chest pain so frequently and so often it’s non-cardiac. Diagnostic cardiac catheterization is a purely diagnostic tool for us, but being able to give patients peace of mind through just knowing about their situation is a big benefit.”

Diagnostic cardiac catheterization is a purely diagnostic tool for us, but being able to give patients peace of mind through just knowing about their situation is a big benefit.”

According to Jantac, doctors at CCH perform between five and 10 of the procedures per week — “Sometimes it’s more, sometimes it’s less,” he explained. And that the number has been increasing as the years have gone by.

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“You essentially come in in the morning and leave a few hours later,” said Lukas Jantac, MD, a Sanfordbased cardiologist who performs the procedure at CCH on a regular basis. “The procedure itself, once we’ve done all the preparation and gotten you on the table, takes less than 10 minutes. The only painful part is the numbing up part, which is really no different than going to the dentist. And the risk of complication is very, very low.” If doctors do find blockages, they can begin determining what comes next for a patient, but Jantac said the mere availability of the procedure is a significant benefit for patients.

CCH currently uses a mobile unit for diagnostic cardiac catheterization. But the important thing, Jantac said, is letting patients know that the procedure is available locally. “A lot of people don’t realize we can do things like this here at CCH,” he said. “There’s a lot that can be done here that wasn’t available before. You don’t have to drive an extra hour out of town to have some of these things done.” For more information about the procedure, talk with your physician, or call 800-483-6385 for a free referral to a cardiologist near you.

Summer foot health From Central Carolina Hospital

uring the summer, lots of folks try to beat the heat by baring their feet. Wearing flip-flops, sandals or even going barefoot while outside in the yard is tempting when the temperature hovers around 100 degrees and the alternative is thick cotton socks and heavy Staley shoes. While shedding the footwear may not be the worst idea in the world, there’s also the health of your feet to

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think about. The outdoors can be perilous to a bare foot, so even if leaving your lower extremities exposed during the summer isn’t recklessly dangerous, doctors warn to at least be as careful as possible while doing so. “During the summer time, you see a lot more injuries to the feet and the lower legs,” said Dr. Howard Staley, a Sanford-based podiatrist on staff at Central Carolina Hospital. “You see lots of bites, things that come from people stepping on things, whether it’s in the yard or at the lake where they’re vacationing.” Bites, whether they come from bugs or beasts, can be a big problem as well. “Bites from mosquitoes or fire ants, most people think of them as just an annoyance,” Staley

explained. “But for someone with poor circulation, those bites can take a long time to heal and eventually turn into a wound that gets infected.” Staley said many foot problems are circulation-related. “Circulation is kind of what gets us all in the end,” he explained, noting that one could “come up with a way to stop circulation problems and pretty much have found the fountain of youth;” and in the summer heat many of those can get worse. “Someone with circulation problems can get extreme sunburns on the tops of their feet if they leave them out in the sun,” Staley said. “Those burns can turn

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Three women â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 97 years of service From Central Carolina Hospital

ou see a lot of things working in a hospital â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve definitely seen a lot of things when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked in one for over 30 years. Central Carolina Hospital recently honored three employees whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve combined for nearly a century of service to the hospital. Mary Florit, the director of the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OB unit, Annie Hill, of the food & nutrition staff, and Hope Nobles, a nurse in the intensive care unit, were honored recently. The three women have a combined 97 years of service to the hospital, and if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been to CCH during the past 30 years, chances are good that one of the women has had an impact on your visit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, hundreds,â&#x20AC;? Florit replied when asked how many babies sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d helped deliver over her years in the OB unit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thousands, if you make me responsible for all the others who were born when I was in charge of the unit.â&#x20AC;? Likewise, Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is likely to have touched any patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stay at the hospital over the years. Though she currently works the kitchenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salad station, she spent more than 20 of her years with CCH delivering meals to patients in their rooms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I brought the patients their meals,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I loved that because I got to be with the patients a lot, but I got to the age where it was easier to be in one spot the whole time.â&#x20AC;? Nobles, the ICU nurse, said she knew from childhood that she wanted to be a nurse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My pediatrician in Sanford and her nurse helped me make that decision,â&#x20AC;? Nobles said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because of seeing them and their caring, I decided at five years old I wanted to be a nurse.â&#x20AC;? After working for a year at a hospital in Raleigh, Nobles returned to Sanford. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been here ever since, in the ICU for her entire 35-year career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the reason I have stayed in ICU is the people I work with. There are some wonderful people, good Christian nurses, and I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be there if it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for them. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wonderful team, and CCH is a wonderful place to work,â&#x20AC;? she said. Nobles said working in ICU is rewarding in itself because of the inspiration sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s able to draw from her patients and their families. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re rewarded every day, not only by seeing our patients get better because sometimes they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, but by being able to be there for the families,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of the most inspiring women I have met are the women

whose spouses may be dying, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the ones lifting me up by the way theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so very strong in their faith.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re younger you have different people that stand out in your mind â&#x20AC;&#x201D; musicians, actors â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but as we get older, I think we look in different directions for our inspiration,â&#x20AC;? she continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course, I give God all the glory, because without him I can do nothing.â&#x20AC;? All three women began their careers at the old Lee County Hospital, which was located in the current Lee County Government Complex. Hill recalled moving into the new facility, where she was told to â&#x20AC;&#x153;always look like I knew where I was.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;So I was bringing a wagon full of empty trays back to the kitchen, and I got lost,â&#x20AC;? Hill said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought I was going back to the kitchen, and I walked into the emergency room. Well, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d told us not to act like we were lost, so I just kept walking in and then right out the back door,â&#x20AC;? she continued, laughing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had to pull that wagon all the way around the back of the hospital through the gravel parking lot.â&#x20AC;?

Hope Nobles, RN, Mary Florit, RN, and Annie Hill have a combined 97 years of service at the local hospital.

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odayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s woman has a number of choices when it comes to giving birth. One of them is called water birth. During water birth, the mom-to-be is in a tub of soothing water. Water birth may help relax and comfort her during the stages of labor as the comfort it provides may evoke feelings of a warm bath at the end of a long day or a vacation near the ocean or a lake. A special tub is used for water birth. Women can choose to use the tub just during labor or for both labor and delivery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Patients who like to labor in the tubs or deliver by water birth are those that normally like relaxing in the bathtub or hot tub at home,â&#x20AC;? said Mary Florit, director of the birthing center at Central Carolina Hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These ladies find laboring in the tub very calming. Water naturally relaxes these ladies, and when they are relaxed, labor is less painful.â&#x20AC;? Women may want to consider water birth for several reasons. Besides the relaxation water can provide during labor, it may aid in decreasing stress hormones which allows a more functional progression of labor and perhaps less pain. The relative weightlessness caused by water buoyancy also helps with repositioning, comfort and muscle support. Additionally, the buoyant effect of water may lessen muscle tension and promote relaxation. When a woman in labor relaxes, breathing becomes easier, which may provide optimal oxygenation for both mother and baby. Laboring in water may also relax pelvic floor tissue and may decrease the need for an episiotomy. Florit said the majority of CCH patients who choose water births opt for using the method during labor, and she described the decision as one the patients enjoyed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At CCH, we have a lot

of patients who choose to labor in the tubs while in various stages of labor, but less choose to actually deliver that way,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But those who have chosen to deliver in the water were pleased with the experience. These patients have chosen natural child birth over other pain relief options such as an epidural. At CCH we try our best to meet the needs of all of our patients, to make certain that their birthing experience meets their needs as best we can.â&#x20AC;? There are some risks that should be discussed with your physician or midwife before choosing water birth. In rare cases, the baby may breathe before being lifted from the water. Breathing in water may decrease the amount of sodium in the babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blood, a condition called hyponatremia. Anyone who has been diagnosed with an infection or excessive bleeding should not consider water birth. Also, women with pregnancy-related complications such as toxemia (bacteria in the bloodstream), preeclampsia (high blood pressure) or pre-term labor should forgo water birth. Because infections such as herpes can be passed to the baby through the water, women with genital herpes should not use water birth. Women who are pregnant with twins or multiples or who are at risk for pregnancy complications should talk to their doctor about whether water birth is a safe option. If you do decide to have a water birth, you can make your experience safer by drinking lots of water during the delivery to prevent dehydration, talking to your doctor or midwife about what will be done in case of complications, and visiting the hospital to talk with the staff about birthing options. By asking for a tour, you can see the labor and delivery area, including the birthing tub. To learn more about the birthing options at Central Carolina Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5-Star Birthing Center, call (919) 774-2287.

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4 / Saturday, July 31, 2010 / The Sanford Herald LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Have you met the deadline for school? From Mary B. Oates, RN,C

past few years. Everyone thought that once children received their shots for kindergarten they were protected for life. Medical and public health professionals have found that without this booster an adolescentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or young adultâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immunity to pertussis may not be enough to protect them from getting pertussis. For those students who received a tetanus (Td) booster within five years of going into sixth grade a Tdap will not be required. A Td is usually given if someone has a bad cut or other injury or may be given if immunizations were out of sequence. Now is not too early to call your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doctor or the Lee County Health Department (919-718-4640) to set up an appointment to get the Tdap. The Tdap vaccine is covered through the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Universal Vaccine Program. If you go to your private physician or clinic, you may be charged an administration fee for the Tdap but the

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any of you are in the middle of enjoying a wonderful summer break from school. But will you make the deadline? Deadline? The deadline is August 25th, at least for those students in kindergarten and sixth grade. August 25th, the first day of school for the traditional calendar schools, is less than a month away. What is due August 25th? If your student will be in the sixth grade for the 2010-2011 school year, he/she will have to get another vaccine (shot) to come to school. The vaccine is called Tdap (which stands for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis booster) and is now a requirement for sixth graders. Public health officials have seen an increase in the number of cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in the

vaccine itself is free. If you have a child who is older than sixth grade, you will want to talk with your doctor or clinic about getting that older child immunized with the Tdap as well. Pertussis (whooping cough) was thought to be a thing of the past. This booster dose with the Tdap can put pertussis back on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Endangered Speciesâ&#x20AC;? list. If you have a child who will enter kindergarten for 2010-2011, you also have a deadline to meet. That deadline is Aug. 25, but it may be a little harder to meet this deadline if you wait any longer. Students entering kindergarten usually have several (booster) vaccine doses they need for school (Dtap, Polio, MMR, Varicella, Hib, and Hepatitis B) and they need a physical, the Kindergarten Health Assessment, completed. The health assessment must be completed no more than 12 months prior to the kindergarten start date and includes a basic physical examination,

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Which hearing aids are the best? From Bright Audiology

ften patients bring in newspaper ads that scream “40% off MSRP”…”, ”conventional aids, starting at $695”…”, “one size fits alljust $39.95…” Throw in words like “entry-level digital” and “directional” — no wonder patients look puzzled and say, “Well, which one IS the best?” Simply put: The best hearing aids are the ones that meet your communication needs and are worn on a consistent basis. Here are a few things to keep in mind when considering purchasing hearing devices: 1) Start with your local audiologist. In its’ “Can You Hear Me Now?” article, AARP (American Association of Retired People) recently recommended that consumers seek the advice of an audiologist, the professional that is specifically educated in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of hearing loss. “A hearing aid is only as good as the professional who evaluates the patient, chooses the best technology, fits the hearing aid and, perhaps most importantly, offers training and follow-up,” says Richard Gans, president of the American Academy of Audiology. 2) Obtain a thorough hearing evaluation: Proper treatment of any medical problem requires a thorough evaluation first. Heart bypass surgeries are not done based on blood pressure screenings at a pharmacy; insulin pumps for diabetics are not dispensed based on a home blood sugar test. The proper evaluation and fitting of hearing devices cannot occur based on a “free hearing screening.” Any type of screening is done to identify whether a problem exists — not to diagnose and treat the problem. A comprehensive audiometric evaluation involves much more than measuring which tones you hear. Comprehensive evaluations typically include tests of your eardrums and middle ear, your ability to understand speech in quiet and in noise, and determinations of whether your hearing loss is sensorineural or conductive, how well your auditory nerve is transmitting the signal to your brain, and how well your cochlea is functioning. All of these factors help the audiologist to know whether an individual is a candidate for hearing aids and what type of hearing aids would be appropriate. Ninety percent of hearing losses are sensorineural (permanent damage to the inner ear/hearing nerve) and can be treated with hearing aids. The remaining 10 percent are conductive (problem with eardrum/bones of the ear conducting the sounds), and are referred to an Ear, Nose, Throat physician for consideration. In addition, there may be other serious warning signs observed during an initial hearing evaluation that may necessitate a medical referral. When seen by an audiologist, Medicare and most private insurances pay for this type of

evaluation. 3) Watch out for scams: It’s important to not waste money on hearing aids that don’t give you a reasonable improvement in your ability to hear and understand speech. There are many products that claim to help with hearing, but many are not effective. Don’t be taken in by products that make exaggerated or ridiculous claims. Hearing aids are regulated by the FDA and they have to be well made and must incorporate safety, quality and health standards that most “mail order” and over-the-counter products cannot achieve. Also, beware of ads claiming a percentage off of MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Pricing). We all know that MSRP’s are set ridiculously high to begin with, so a “savings” off of this price is likely not any bargain. In addition, ads that say “30 WANTED … TO TRY NEW ABC HEARING AIDS” ... are nothing more than sales tactics. Hearing aid manufacturers select only the most prestigious medical or university clinics to conduct research and clinical trials on hearing aids. This information must then be submitted to the FDA and approved, before devices can be released for the general market. Companies making this claim may want you to “try it,” but it is not for the purpose of any valid research study. 4) Truly understand the technology before you make any decisions to move forward with improving your hearing. Discuss your communication needs thoroughly with your audiologist, so that individual has a clear understanding of whether you just need to hear the TV more clearly or if you are needing to hear better in a variety of environments such as church services, restaurants, and meetings. Here are a few things to keep in mind: n “One-size fits all” devices generally feature a high-distortion “Class A” circuit, that has largely been discontinued by most hearing aid manufacturers — that’s why it’s so inexpensive! n “Conventional aids” are the older style “analog” circuits, with all the amplifiers and individual components wired together. These may have one or two adjustments that can be made with a screwdriver, in order for them to be adjusted for a hearing loss. These aids are scarcely made or ordered any longer, and are only used in extreme cases of financial necessity. For just a little more money that you see them advertised for, a digital hearing aid can be purchased. n “Digital aids” have been available for 15 years and is the standard technology available today. These aids consist of a digital computer chip that is programmed to match the needs of the hearing loss. Digital aids range from very basic to very sophisticated, depending on the nature of the hearing loss and the individual’s hearing needs. Just because a hearing aid is digital, it doesn’t mean it is the most expensive.

In addition, a digital aid that is $395 is not the same as a digital hearing aid that is $3095. Features within digital devices might include: n Feedback cancellation: No more whistling! Most aids now have systems that detect leakage of sound and cancel out annoying feedback or “whistling.” n Directional microphones: Many hearing aids now have directional microphones, which can be a major improvement in crowded places such as restaurants, because the directional microphone allows the user to focus on whoever is directly in front with reduced interference from conversations behind and to the sides. This should be strongly considered when purchasing devices, since background noise was one of the most common complaints of hearing aid users in previous years. n Noise reduction: All manufacturers have their own version of noise reduction, from very basic to very sophisticated. n Telecoils (T-coils) allow different sound sources to be directly connected to the hearing aid, improving sound quality and allowing the hearing aid wearer to easily perceive the signal of interest in almost any environment, and regardless of background noise. They can be used with telephones, FM systems, induction loop systems and public address systems. n Channels/bands: All aids incorporate a “synthesizer” that the audiologist uses to manipulate the volume you receive at each pitch; some are more flexible to adjust than others. “Open Ear” aids are the newest design available, and are for individuals that have normal hearing in the bass (low pitches) and hearing loss in the treble (high pitches). A small thin tube inserts into the ear and holds a tiny behind-the-ear processor in place. This leaves the ear “open,” so that the person’s voice and chewing are perceived more naturally. 5) Invest in your hearing wisely. Purchasing hearing devices is an investment in your overall quality of life, and those around you. When it comes to communication, cost should not be the primary consideration; rather, choose the technology according to your expectations. You can’t win the Daytona 500 in a Model T Ford; you can’t reach the moon in the Wright Brother’s airplane; and you can’t surf the internet with a 20-year-old computer. Nor should you expect to be able to effective communicate in challenging environments with a cheap, conventional hearing aid. The trade-off of quality versus price is too significant. Being an informed consumer and being willing to pay for better communication technology is an important part of succeeding with amplification. For additional information, feel free to contact Bright Audiology at (919) 774-3277, or info@brightaudiology.com.

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Procedure relieves back and leg pain From FirstHealth of the Carolinas

INEHURST — For two years, Dianna Moss dealt with ever-increasing pain in her right leg and lower back. Although she continued to work full time as a nursing instructor at Sandhills Community College and part time as a registered nurse at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, she could barely walk and was in considerable pain by the end of each day. Two years ago, she developed numbness and tingling in her right leg, both feet and her toes. “My quality of life was terrible,” she says. On March 1, Larry Van Carson, M.D., of Carolina Neurosurgical Services, performed a spinal fusion procedure on Moss’s back that has changed her life. Thanks to the minimally invasive surgery, a first for Moore Regional Hospital, Moss left the hospital on March 3 with no pain, numbness or tingling in her legs. By the end of the month, she was back at work at the community college. “I have gone from being a cripple to walking daily with no leg pain whatsoever,” Moss says. “Dr. Carson has given me my life back.” According to Dr. Carson, Moss’s pain was caused by several problems, but the most significant issue involved a “slippage of the spine,” or spondylolisthesis. The condition causes a bone in the spine (vertebra) to slip forward, out of alignment, and onto the bone below it. “Because there is instability and movement there,

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These minimally invasive surgeries offer relief from instability and allow patients to get back to the activities of their daily living when most of the time they’ve been in pain for years.” Larry Van Carson, M.D.

you have pain,” says Dr. Carson. “The nerve roots get stretched, and it hurts. Some people continue to have pain or progressive neurological deficits or weakness. The pain usually drives people in to see a doctor.” Moss’s condition was further complicated by arthritis and spinal stenosis, a condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves. During her two-year quest to get relief from her pain, Moss talked to several different physicians and tried a variety of treatments: acupuncture, physical therapy, epidurals and a “cocktail” of non-narcotic analgesics and muscle relaxers. In January, she had a radiofrequency ablation at the FirstHealth Back & Neck Pain Center. That helped the arthritis, but did nothing to improve her mobility or ease the severe leg

pain. When multiple CT scans indicated that she needed spinal surgery, she asked her physician at the Back & Neck Pain Center to refer her to a surgeon who would do a minimally invasive procedure that wouldn’t require months away from work and a long recuperation. He sent her to Dr. Carson. “My sister had invasive, large-incision surgery last year, and I did not want that,” she says. Dr. Carson’s “novel approach” to Moss’s situation — a combination of the minimally invasive spinal fusion and decompression laminectomy — helped her avoid the large-incision surgery that she dreaded and that her sister had endured. He stabilized Moss’s spine and relieved the pressure on her spinal nerves by removing a disc, fusing the area with a titanium rod and screws, and inserting a mesh-like bag into which he placed sterilized ground bone particles that will eventually create a fusion. Instead of the trauma caused by cutting through muscle, he made five small “stab” incisions, a central incision of about 2 inches over the spinal cord and two incisions of about an inch each on either side. Dr. Carson calls Moss’s prognosis “excellent.” “She’s out of pain, she’s back to work, and she’s not taking any narcotics,” he says. “That’s a success. These minimally invasive surgeries offer relief from instability and allow patients to get back to the activities of their daily living when most of the time they’ve been in pain for years.”

Cardiac procedure gives new lease on life From FirstHealth of the Carolinas

INEHURST — Mary Hale has been the assistant manager at a Laurinburg fitness center for 11 years, but had never exercised there until a procedure at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital corrected a heart defect she had had since birth but didn’t know about until recently. The minimally invasive patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure performed by Steven Filby, M.D., an interventional cardiologist with Pinehurst Medical Clinic, was a first for Moore Regional and it left Hale Filby feeling better than she had in years. “I feel like a totally different person,” she says. “I haven’t felt like this in a long time.” Dr. Filby calls Hale “a poster child” for PDA because

her condition had existed from birth but didn’t cause any symptoms until she reached middle age. “Patients may go into their fourth or fifth decade of life before developing symptoms,” he says. “This was a typical presentation.” A heart problem that involves an abnormal blood flow between two of the major arteries connected to the heart, a PDA is usually diagnosed in infants. Before birth, the aorta and the pulmonary artery are connected by a blood vessel (the ductus arteriosus) that is an essential part of fetal blood circulation. Usually, as part of the normal changes that occur in infant circulation, the vessel will close within minutes or a few days of birth. In some babies, however, it remains open (or patent), allowing oxygen-rich blood from the aorta to mix with oxygen-poor blood from the pulmonary artery and straining the heart and increasing blood pressure in the arteries in the lungs. Small PDAs sometimes close without treatment, but treatment is required if a PDA is large or causes

health problems. Because most of these defects are diagnosed in newborns, treatment (medicine, catheterbased procedures or surgery) usually occurs shortly after birth. Occasionally, however, in about one in 2,000 cases and more often in females, the condition will go undetected until the patient becomes an adult and develops shortness of breath, pain or arrhythmia. Long-term PDA can put pressure on the right side of the heart, leading to congestive heart failure or pulmonary hypertension (abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries in the lungs). Hale, who is now 54, had been having chest pain and shortness of breath for about five years and had gone to a couple of different doctors about her problem. “They just kept telling me they couldn’t find anything,” she says. A visit to Laurinburg cardiologist John Brooks,

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Foundation funding From FirstHealth of the Carolinas

INEHURST â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thanks to a disbursement from the Moore Regional Hospital Foundation, stateof-the-art technology that provides a safer and more accurate diagnosis of lung cancer and other diseases of the chest will soon be available at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy are currently available only at major academic medical centers in North Carolina. The $235,000 disbursement to purchase the equipment for Moore Regional Hospital was recently approved by the Board of Trustees of the Moore Regional Hospital Foundation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Foundation is committed to funding improvements to Moore Regional Hospital that enhance FirstHealthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core purpose, to care for people,â&#x20AC;? says Howie Pierce, chair of the Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant Review Committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With this new technology, we will have the opportunity to care for people who previously had fewer options for diagnosis and treatment. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of a more appropriate use of Foundation resources.â&#x20AC;? According to Michael Pritchett, D.O., a board certified pulmonologist with FirstHealthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chest Center of the Carolinas and Pinehurst Medical Clinic, the new technology gives Moore Regional â&#x20AC;&#x153;a significant technological leg-upâ&#x20AC;? in its ability to diagnose diseases of the chest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can use these tools together to improve the process of diagnosing, Pritchett staging and treating lung cancer and other diseases,â&#x20AC;? he says. Because of the difficulty in reaching the outer or peripheral areas of the lungs, lung disease can be especially difficult to diagnose and stage. (Staging measures the extent of the disease and determines treatment options and prognosis.) More than half of lung targets are not accessible by conventional technology because of the narrowing branches of the bronchial airways and due to difficulties with equipment orientation and maneuverability. Because of this, many times a biopsy is done from the outside by sticking a needle between the ribs and into the lung. This carries an increased chance of causing the lung to collapse, which may require more invasive treatments and a hospital stay. EBUS offers a way to look through the airways using sound waves and provides a safer and less invasive way of sampling lymph nodes in the chest. It also offers an excellent view of large blood vessels close by and enables physicians to access nodes not previously felt to be safe to biopsy. It can also access lymph nodes that are out of reach of the usual surgical approach.

Electromagnetic navigation allows the physician to access all areas of the lungs and chest using a â&#x20AC;&#x153;GPS-likeâ&#x20AC;? navigation system based on the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own CT scan of the chest. The process provides real-time images in threedimensional format, allowing physicians to diagnose peripheral lesions, biopsy lymph nodes and prepare to treat the problem in one procedure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These technologies are safer, less invasive and offer improved accuracy compared to the current strategies,â&#x20AC;? says Dr. Pritchett. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They also increase the likelihood of diagnosing lung cancer at an earlier stage when there are potentially curative treatments and the prognosis is much more favorable.â&#x20AC;? Currently, more than half of the people diagnosed with lung cancer die within one year of being diagnosed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually diagnosed at an advanced stage and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something we want to try to change,â&#x20AC;? Dr. Pritchett says. A common procedure to biopsy lymph nodes in the chest to determine the stage of disease is a surgery called mediatinoscopy, which requires a small incision to be made in the neck just above or next to the breastbone. A scope is inserted through the opening to provide access to the lymph nodes. While this method achieves great success in sampling the lymph nodes, it is invasive, has limited reach and requires general anesthesia. However, EBUS procedures are done in an outpatient setting with light sedation and local anesthesia. EBUS can reach lymph nodes that cannot be reached with the surgical approach. It is performed by a pulmonologist or a thoracic surgeon. Complications are rare, and patients generally recover quickly and go home the same day. Both Dr. Pritchett and Andy Kiser, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon, have been trained to do the procedures at Moore Regional.

Other MRH Foundation disbursements The Moore Regional Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees has also approved the following disbursements: n $57,000 to the Cancer CARE Fund for medication, transportation and other assistance to cancer patients. n $25,000 to FirstHealthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clinical Trials program for stroke patients. n $4,538 to Women & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services for the purchase of a birthing simulator for staff training. n $2,281 to the Behavioral CARE Fund for clinical education. n $4,500 to the operating room for clinical education. n $44,800 to Patient Care administration to provide a part-time registered nurse to coordinate Magnet Nursing activities on the Richmond Memorial campus as a preliminary to Magnet re-designation. For additional information on the Moore Regional Hospital Foundation or to support health care in this community, call the Foundation of FirstHealth at (910) 695-7500.

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M.D., changed all that. When a CT scan revealed the PDA, Dr. Brooks sent Hale to Dr. Filby. He evaluated her condition and told her that her options for closing the hole included open-heart surgery and the minimally invasive closure procedure. She chose the minimally invasive option. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr. Filby said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open-heart surgery, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this, and the risk is 1 percent,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Hale says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going with the 1 percent.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? During a procedure that began very much like a typical heart catheterization, Dr. Filby placed a catheter in Haleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groin and carefully moved a special wire across the defect in her heart. After using a very small ultrasound probe called intravascular ultrasound to size the opening of the defect, he pulled a mushroomshaped nitinol occluder (closure device) through the hole, tested it to make sure it fit snugly and then released it to plug the hole. According to Dr. Filby, the device will eventually be incorporated into the tissue of Haleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite remarkable, and the complication risk is extremely low,â&#x20AC;? Dr. Filby says about the procedure. The entire procedure, which was done in an outpatient setting, took about two hours. Hale was given antibiotics afterward and went home the next day. She will take aspirin and Plavix, a medication that prevents clot formation, for six months and follow up with Dr. Filby at one, three and six months and then annually. Although PDAs are usually diagnosed in infants and closed by pediatric cardiologists, Dr. Filby expects that improved diagnostics will detect the problem in more and more adults. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our diagnostic tools are so much better,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are being increasingly diagnosed because of better diagnostic tools.â&#x20AC;? Hale, who says she feels like a totally different person, now walks on her treadmill and works in her garden without the chest pain and shortness of breath she had experienced before the closure procedure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been the assistant manager at a fitness center since 1999, but I never exercised there until after my surgery,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went in and walked for 40 minutes. It was the first time Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ever exercised there.â&#x20AC;?

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New tinnitus treatment available From Pinehurst Surgical

Pictured (left to right): Mark Gabrych, Au.Dd, Amy Wusterbarth, Au.D.,(seated), and Leslie Witlock. Au.D.

inehurst Audiology, located within Pinehurst Surgical, has announced that it is now offering the FDA-cleared Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment. The treatment is proven to interact, interrupt and desensitize tinnitus by delivering a customized neural stimulus, embedded in clinically modified music. This therapy best addresses the neurological processes of tinnitus, specifically its auditory, attentional and emotional aspects. Pinehurst Audiology is among the first centers in the Pinehurst area to offer the therapy. Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ears or head when no external source is present. Often described as “ringing in the ears,” it affects as many as 50 million people in the U.S. Within this population, 10 to 15 million sufferers seek medical treatment for severe, highly disturbing tinnitus. Tinnitus symptoms can negatively impact normal daily activities and can

lead to additional medical conditions, such as anxiety, depression, sleep deprivation and elevated stress. “Tinnitus is an awful, debilitating condition that can have a devastating impact on a patient's quality of life,” said Dr. Amy Wusterbarth, Audiologist at Pinehurst Audiology. “The Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment represents a significant step forward for a condition with traditionally limited therapeutic options. By targeting underlying neurological and psychological causes, the treatment is proven to offer long-lasting benefit.”

New understanding of tinnitus Researchers have recently concluded that tinnitus is not simply an auditory problem, but also has a neurological and psychological basis. While most tinnitus cases are preceded by hearing loss, neurological factors often contribute to the deterioration in symptoms. First, the brain attempts to compensate for the hearing loss by “turning up” sounds internally. Ultimately a psychological component emerges, when the sufferer develops a “fight-or-flight” stress response to the debilitating sounds. The patient then focuses more attention on the tinnitus, perceiving it as louder and louder. Tinnitus takes increasingly significant control over their life. Thus begins a vicious cycle involving neurological, psychological and auditory factors. By targeting all three components, Neuromonics provides a long-lasting benefit for patients.

About the Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment Neuromonics' non-invasive, FDA-cleared device is customized to the patient's unique hearing and tinnitus profile. It delivers a customized neural stimulus that promotes neural plastic changes, allowing the brain to filter out the disturbing tinnitus sound. The therapy is delivered via a compact, lightweight and uniquely designed medical device. Treatment typically occurs over an approximately six-month period, with daily use recommended for two or more hours per day, especially when the tinnitus is most disturbing. The treatment can take place during regular activities such as reading, relaxing or computer work. Research published in the April 2007 issue of Ear & Hearing demonstrates the Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment yields clinically significant reduction in tinnitus disturbance in more than 90 percent of suitable patients. The Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment is the most comprehensive, long-term therapy that targets the neurological processes of tinnitus, specifically its audiological, attention-based and emotional aspects.

About Pinehurst Audiology Pinehurst Audiology's main office is located in Pinehurst Surgical at 5 FirstVillage Drive, Pinehurst. Pinehurst Audiology’s three Doctors of Audiology can perform hearing and tinnitus evaluations, hearing aid fitting and repair, custom molds for celluar phones, swimplugs, hearing protection, assistive listening and alerting devices, and balance assessment. Additional locations include Sanford, (1139 Carthage St,. Medical Arts Facility attached to Central Carolina Hospital), Laurinburg, Rockingham and Troy. For more information, please call (919) 776-6169.

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Old-fashioned practice From Erastus Smith Jr., M.D.

established my medical practice in Sanford many years ago and have seen the medical community and hospital undergo many changes. Many of those changes were mandated by governmental decree and more recently by insurance Smith companies. Through this sometimes confusing and frustrating mix of directives, medical practitioners have continued to provide care for their patients. The medical component of that care as reflected by appropriateness of the diagnosis and recommendations for treatment are usually quite good. However, constraints placed on the practitioner may degrade the quality of the interaction between the two. This may result in the complaint by patients that they feel like a number or they feel like

they’re in an assembly line. This is a definite change from what the physician-patient relationship was like in years past. I chose the motto “the old-fashioned practice in the new millennium” in an attempt to transmit a message to patients and potential patients. I wanted them to know that I cared. The important job of finding out what is wrong and recommending appropriate treatment is essential, but the process should not reduce the patient to a number. There used to be a time when that was not the case and we (you the patient and I the physician) should fight to keep that. We are in a different time frame compared to the ’70s or ’80s with new treatment strategies, new medications, new diagnostic capabilities and so much more, but I don’t feel the quality of the relationship has to change. It may be a challenge, but can we be smart enough to meet that challenge and prevail? I think we can! Give us a call at (919) 774-4116 and together we will show them how it’s done.

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Easy ways to avoid a tick bite From The Family Doc

any infectious diseases are transmitted by ticks. Lyme disease is the best known, but others that may not sound so familiar include Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, tularemia and tick paralysis. Not all ticks carry disease, and not all that can make you or your child sick will. Here are some steps you can take when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re outdoors, especially in wooded areas and grasslands. They will reduce the chances of you or your child being bitten by a tick.

Simple avoidance n Ticks usually climb from the ground or vegetation, so it helps to avoid tall grass or thick ground cover as well as

dense woods. n In the woods or wilderness, try to stay on cleared trails, away from brush and vegetation.

n Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear sandals or other opentoed shoes. n Wear light-colored clothing to make it easier to find any ticks.

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Use repellents

Ticks are most likely to bite in areas of warmth â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at the belt line or neckline, at the tops of shoes or boots, on the scalp, or in the groin or armpits. These simple steps for both you and your child may help you deny ticks the opportunity to attach: n Wear long pants tucked into long socks or boots. Or use masking tape or rubber bands to tighten the fit of the pants legs. n Wear a long-sleeved shirt that is snug about the wrists and tucked into the waistband.

n Spray a repellent containing permethrin on clothing (not skin). n Be careful when using repellents that contain DEET (diethyltoluamide) in children. Use them in small amounts, and follow the label directions carefully. Too much DEET can cause side effects â&#x20AC;&#x201D; some of them serious. n Ask your veterinarian about tick repellents for your pet.

Self- inspection n After youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been outdoors, especially in wooded areas or grasslands,

Over the counter drugs From The Family Doc

ver-the-counter (OTC) drugs have a good safety record. But there are circumstances in which they cause more health problems than they help. A few OTC pitfalls to watch out for: n Misdiagnosis. Because there are OTC medicines for so many ailments, we are often quick to self-treat with one. But if your self-diagnosis is wrong, you might be covering up symptoms of a more serious ailment. The best advice is not to treat yourself unless you have a familiar symptom or your doctor has already diagnosed the same problem. n Inadequate treatment. Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so easy to buy a drug over-the-counter, some people delay getting needed medical treatment. n Reading labels. The problem comes when people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read the labels â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or when they

donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take label warnings seriously. n Side effects. Though not as common, OTC drugs can have side effects. For example, aspirin and ibuprofen can cause gastrointestinal problems if you take them often for conditions like arthritis. n Overdosing. Some people think that if a little is good, a lot is better. But you can overdose on OTC medicines. Some people inadvertently overdose on a particular drug by taking several multi-ingredient medicines that all contain, for example, acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol). Taking more than three times the maximum recommended dosage of Tylenol can damage the liver. For this reason, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually better to stick to single-ingredient OTC medicines. n Overuse. Taking some OTC medicines â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including drugs for headache, insomnia and stuffy nose â&#x20AC;&#x201D; can lead to dependency. After the drug wears off, you can

â&#x20AC;&#x153;reboundâ&#x20AC;? symptoms even worse than the original ones. n Drug interactions. Mixing drugs, certain foods, herbs and supplements can sometimes cause problems. Make sure your pharmacist and doctor know everything you are taking. n Sensitivity. Some people can experience side effects â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sometimes severe â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from OTC drugs because of allergies, kidney and liver problems, and even advanced age. All can exaggerate the adverse effects of many OTC drugs. The Family Doc is conveniently located near the U.S. 1 exits of both Burns Drive and U.S.15-501. The Family Doc is a special place where a commitment to a small practice has been maintained to be sure you and your family get rapid, responsive and complete attention in a calm and welcoming office. Contact The Family Doc at (919) 776-3750 or visit us online at www.tfdsanford.com.

check your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body carefully for ticks twice a day. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to inspect the neck and scalp. You can use a fine-tooth comb to find ticks in hair. n Be aware that some ticks, including the one that transmits Lyme disease, are tiny â&#x20AC;&#x201D; about the size of a poppy seedbefore they are swollen with blood. n Be sure to check pets for ticks, too. Content source: Advanstar Communications The Family Doc is conveniently located near the U.S. 1 exits of both Burns Drive and U.S. 15-501. The Family Doc is a special place where a commitment to a small practice has been maintained to be sure you and your family get rapid, responsive, and complete attention in a calm and welcoming office. Contact The Family Doc at (919) 776-3750 or visit us online at www.tfdsanford.com.

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New doctor From Pinehurst Surgical

ussell B. Stokes, MD will be joining Drs. Jefferson Kilpatrick and Noel McDevitt, as Pinehurst Surgical expands its scope of Plastic and Reconstructive services. The expansion will include a 4500-square-foot Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center equipped with four examination rooms, a new larger procedure room and two recovery bays. Dr. Stokes began seeing patients at Pinehurst Surgical in early July. Dr. Stokes comes from Santa Barbara, Calif., where he is in private practice and serves as Medical Director of the Santa Barbara Institute of Body Contouring. He received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Stokes is board certified by the AmeriStokes can Board of Plastic Surgery and has over 13 years experience in plastic surgery. He will provide a full range of plastic and reconstructive services with special emphasis on breast augmentation and revisionary breast surgery, post Bariatric Surgery, abdominal contouring surgery, ultrasonic assisted liposuction and reconstructive procedures. Joining Dr. Stokes will be his wife, Stephanie, and their two sons. If you would like additional information or to make and appointment, please call (910) 235-2957.

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New look at treatment of addiction disorders From LAURIE CONATY, MSW, LCSW, LCAS Clinical Director, Center For Behavioral Healthcare, P.A.

one are the days where a person has to “hit bottom” or “want to get clean or sober for treatment to be effective” ... that is good news for anyone with a substance use/dependence problem and for their loved ones. Because what it means is that intervention can happen more quickly and reduce the negative effects of addiction. So, instead of being arrested for multiple DWI’s or being arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, both of these things usually indicating the problem of addicition, a person can begin looking at and assessing the negative effects of their substance use (alcohol and other drugs) much earlier in the course of the addiction or disease. Hitting bottom or wanting to get clean or sober may be a motivtor, but it should not be thought of as a requirement. Many lives are destroyed or death occurs waiting for someone to hit bottom or wanting to get clean and sober. Why has the thinking on this changed? For a variety of reasons — first, we have learned that helping a person to look at their OWN use rather than telling them about their use is more effective. This is called

“Motivational Interviewing.” Motivational Interviewing allows a therapist to help a client look at their own use, and assess its impact, on their own. Anytime any of us humans can make our own decisions, we are going to feel better about it. Few like to be told what to do, how to do it or what to think. The other concept that we are finding works is “Harm Reduction” model. This reflects that any intervention that moves a person with addiction towards reducing (and ultimately stopping) their alcohol or other drug use is a step towards become clean and sober. This evolved out of the limited benefit outcomes of an abstinence only model of treatment. If someone has addictive disease, the goal is abstinence. However, we have been forced to look at steps towards abstinence in treatment so we can help the majority of clients who struggle with episodes of use and relapses. Another exciting development in the field of addictions treatment is the use of medications in addition to counseling that block the “pleasurable” effects of the drug and/or cause sickness when a drug is used. This can be helpful simply to reduce the behavioral urge to use drugs/drink. How can you help someone with addiction or substance use disorders? Offer direct, non-judgmental

So, what is therapy ... really? From CINDY JACOBS, MS, CRC, LPC

Therapist, Center For Behavioral Healthcare, P.A.

o you have a child you think is a little more “active” than what most consider normal? Have you lost a loved one? Do you have problems with a relationship? Do you often feel “down” or “blue”? Do little things make you anxious? Have you experienced a traumatic event? Do you have a medical condition that causes you stress? Need to make an important life decision but are unsure what to do? Feel you have a “short fuse”? Therapy is not just for people with severe or diagnosable mental disorders. There are times when we all need someone to help us sort out our feelings, talk to about what is going on in our life, and offer guidance in difficult situations. Therapy is a way to talk in a safe, confidential environment about all of these things. An experienced therapist will listen to your concerns, guide you through the stress, and offer helpful solutions. Sometimes just talking through a situation with someone who is nonjudgmental and trained to help is all you need. A therapist can help you look at situations from different angles so you can make the best decision. Therapy can be a time for personal growth and skill building.

expressions of concern that are “fact-based” rather than “feeling or opinion based.” For example, “I notice that you have been drinking 4 beers a night 6 nights a week for the last six months and I am concerned for you,” or, “your children are expressing concern about your drinking, would you be willing for us to talk with someone about that?” or, “I saw a syringe and a burnt can in your room, I believe you are using and want us to talk with someone about that.” There are many examples but the bottom line is to be caring, direct and fact based. Finally, planned interventions can be very effective in motivating someone to look at their use and the need for treatment. These are coordinated and provided by a licensed addictions counselor, hand in hand with those who are closest to the person with addiction. The most important message is don’t wait. There is no value in hitting bottom or waiting for some expression of wanting to stop using. As some would say, loved ones need to “bring the bottom up” which means offering direct, non-judgmental and clear expressions of concern and a request to obtain professional consultation. For more information, please contact Center For Behavioral Healthcare, P.A. at (919) 776-0303.

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What to look for in a therapist? You need to feel like you can be open with your therapist. It is not always easy to discuss problems or disclose personal information. An experienced therapist should put you at ease so you can talk openly. A therapist should tell you what your diagnosis is (if applicable) and the best treatment plan for that diagnosis. The choice is yours about following the recommended treatment plan. Your therapist should be familiar with medications (if appropriate) that may help with your problems. You have the right to privacy and confidentiality. A therapist should advise you of the confidentiality protocol. A therapist should not ask you to do anything that violates your personal moral code or value system. Look for the licensure and/or credentials that are held by the therapist, specific areas of training that relate to your needs, as well as years of experience. A therapist should work with you to set goals you want to achieve, not set them for you. A therapist should work to ensure a productive and enlightening experience for the client. For more information, please contact Center For Behavioral Healthcare, P.A. at (919) 776-0303.

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Mitch Jacobs, Lead Imaging Techologist at Central Carolina Hospital, performs a CT scan of the brain on a patient.

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