August 13, 2010

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LONGTIME BUSINESS SHUTTING DOWN

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Soldier was kind, devoted family man Second man killed in weekend collision was veteran of Iraq, Afghanistan By ALEXA MILAN amilan@sanfordherald.com

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Ronnie Stanley, owner of Stanley Lawn & Garden, on Thursday afternoon at his store on Wicker Street, which will close in coming months after seven decades in Sanford.

SEEDS OF CHANGE Sanford losing an icon in Stanley Lawn & Garden after seven decades WANT TO GO?

Stanley Lawn & Garden is located at 501 Wicker St. near downtown Sanford. Currently, it is holding a massive liquidation sale on everything from lawn equipment to seeds to fertilizer — everything is discounted, according to owner Ronnie Stanley.

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SANFORD — Ever since Sept. 1, 1968, Ronnie Stanley has opened his doors at Stanley Lawn & Garden to serve all the needs of farmers and gardeners. But with a heavy heart in coming months, Stanley will turn the lights out at the building for the last time

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Jonathan Shockey (left) talks to Ronnie Stanley, owner of Stanley Lawn & Garden, on Thursday afternoon. — and the store that has served Sanford for the better part of seven decades will

cease to exist. It’s not a move Stanley will make lightly. He said “there

will be a lot of tears” when the store finally closes, which he expects by October. But it’s a sign of the times, he said. Sanford’s ever-dwindling pool of gardeners and farmers is just not large enough to support his business anymore. Add to that competition from big box stores like Lowe’s Home Improvement and Tractor Supply Co., and two severe droughts in the past decade, and he said he just can’t keep the store open any longer. It’s just another of “Sanford’s icons” that can’t thrive in the modern economy, he said. “There’s just no need for us

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EATING SMART, MOVING MORE

GULF OIL SPILL

Nine local churches complete challenge for healthy lifestyles By ALEXA MILAN amilan@sanfordherald.com

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Vol. 80, No. 190 Serving Lee, Chatham, Harnett and Moore counties in the heart of North Carolina

SANFORD — For nine Lee County churches, the key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle is about more than just physical health. This week the churches completed the Faithful Families Eating Smart and Moving More program, which challenges participants to work toward healthier living by learning about diet and exercise in a faith community setting. A series of nine lessons taught participants about topics such as planning healthy meals, reading nutrition labels, food safety and making

HAPPENING TODAY n The Second Annual Dancing with the Lee County Stars, to benefit the Communities in Schools of Lee County, will be held at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center. The event will feature emcee Mike Wheless of 94.7 WQDR and performances from 10 local couples.

LEARN MORE To learn about the program recently completed by nine local churches to promote healthier lifestyles and better food choices, go online to www.eatsmart movemorenc.com

good drink choices. “Throughout the state there are programs that go to businesses and schools, so we thought one area we needed to reach was faith communities,” said Debbie Stephenson, program coordinator for Faithful Families Eating Smart and Moving More. Stephenson piloted the

program in Harnett County before introducing it to Lee County. She is also about to start the program at a 10th Lee County Church, Faith Hope Deliverance Christian Center. Stephenson recruited lay leaders from each congregation to teach some of the lessons and assist her with the spiritual aspect of the program, including reading devotionals to the group and connecting healthy eating and physical activity to spiritual health. “A lot of the scripture revolved around the idea that your body is a temple and

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High: 91 Low: 73

Sanford: Lessie Thomas, 85 Cameron: Sebastian Talley, 18 Raleigh: Billy Hubbard, 80 Siler City: Marie Bray, 86

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ELECTION 2010

Former GOP candidate for governor to speak locally From staff reports SANFORD — Pat McCrory, the former Charlotte mayor and 2008 GOP gubernatorial candidate, will make a guest appearance in Sanford on Saturday on behalf of the Mike Stone for Stone’s N.C. House District 51 campaign. McCrory McCrory became the first seventerm mayor in the history of Charlotte, and he established

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OBITUARIES

SANFORD — A local soldier who died from injuries sustained in a two-car wreck was a kind-hearted man who was very close with his family, said Tonnette McLeod, a math teacher at East Lee Middle School. McLeod met Wayne Fausz after he returned home from a tour in Afghanistan while she taught his son Nathaniel Fausz Fausz at East Lee. When she learned he was set to return, McLeod said she instantly noticed a change in Nathaniel Fausz. “(Nathaniel) lit up and said ‘My dad’s coming home!’” McLeod said. “I could see the excitement in him. His father was so nice and to see how much he meant to Nate, it proved they had a really close relationship.” According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, Cameron resident Sebastian Talley, 18, was driving his Chevrolet Blazer down N.C. 87 near Win-

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On the Agenda Rundown of local meetings in the area:

MONDAY ■ The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. at the Lee County Government Center in Sanford. ■ The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. at the Agricultural Building Auditorium in Pittsboro. ■ The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. in Lillington. ■ The Moore County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. at the Commissioners Room in Carthage. ■ The Siler City Town Board will meet at 7 p.m. at Siler City Town Hall in Siler City. ■ A meeting for those interested in supporting the Friends of the Library will be held at 10 a.m. at the Lee County Library. ■ The Lee County Board of Adjustment will meet at 6 p.m. in the Lee County Government Center, Gordon Wicker Room located at 106 Hillcrest Drive in Sanford.

TUESDAY ■ The Sanford City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the Sanford Municipal Center. ■ The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Elections Office in Pittsboro.

Birthdays LOCAL: Matt Martin, Jessie Hunter, Nukwavia Wilkerson, Alton Partridge, Erica Rone, Myriah Lanieze Fox, Kimberly Nation, John Gordon Brown, Troy Willett Jr., Chris Tabon, Madison Rae Byrd, Ricky Lawson, Peggie Hart, Erica Hughes, Celeste Williams, Lex Hunter, Naquan Allen, Joyce Buchanan, Libby C. Graybeal, Dwain Sides, Sierra Davis, Jessica Skinner, Christy Tabon, David Murchison, Tanesha Judd, Mark Lyles, Beverly McLean, Quinton Murray, Catina Ellerby, Tonya Headen, Raymond Nelson, Erlaine Harris, Shane Caviness Brown and Marcus McIver-Person. CELEBRITIES: Former Cuban President Fidel Castro is 84. Golf Hall of Famer Betsy King is 55. Actor Danny Bonaduce is 51. TV host/weatherman Sam Champion (TV: “Good Morning America”) is 49. Pop-rock singer James Morrison is 26.

Almanac Today is Friday, Aug. 13, the 225th day of 2010. There are 140 days left in the year. This day in history: On Aug. 13, 1910, Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, died in London at age 90. In 1521, Spanish conqueror Hernando Cortez captured Tenochtitlan, present-day Mexico City, from the Aztecs. In 1624, King Louis XIII of France appointed Cardinal Richelieu his first minister. In 1860, legendary sharpshooter Annie Oakley was born in Darke County, Ohio. In 1932, Adolf Hitler rejected the post of vice chancellor of Germany, saying he was prepared to hold out “for all or nothing.” In 1934, the satirical comic strip “Li’l Abner,” created by Al Capp, made its debut. In 1960, the first two-way telephone conversation by satellite took place with the help of Echo 1. The Central African Republic became totally independent of French rule. In 1961, Berlin was divided as East Germany sealed off the border between the city’s eastern and western sectors and began building a wall. In 1981, in a ceremony at his California ranch, President Ronald Reagan signed a historic package of tax and budget reductions. In 1989, searchers in Ethiopia found the wreckage of a plane which had disappeared almost a week earlier while carrying Texas Congressman Mickey Leland and 14 other people — there were no survivors.

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At the May 4-H district finals at the Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home Exhibition Center: Amanda Dickens (left) placed first in Texas barrel racing, third in cloverleaf barrels, first in pole bending and first in the stake race. Taylor May placed second in Texas barrels, second in cloverleaf barrels, fourth in pole bending and second in the stake race.

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TODAY ■ The Second Annual Dancing with the Lee County Stars, to benefit the Communities in Schools of Lee County, will be held at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center. The event will feature emcee Mike Wheless of 94.7 QDR’s Q Morning Crew, an opening performance by 10-year-old dance phenom Natalie Rogers, a performance by awardwinning dancers Joe Hassen and Missy Keller and performances from 10 local couples vying to take home the top prize this year. For more information, visit www. dancingwiththeleecountystars.com.

SATURDAY ■ Local farmers will be selling their fresh products from 9 a.m. to noon at Deport Park in downtown Sanford as part of the weekly Sanford Farmer’s Market. To get involved or to learn more, e-mail David Montgomery at david.montgomery@ sanfordnc.net. ■ Saturday Night Dance each Saturday in August at 7 p.m. at The Enrichment Center in Sanford. ■ Lee County High School’s Band Boosters will conduct a flapjack fundraiser at Applebees in Sanford from 8 to 10 a.m. The proceeds will benefit the LCHS Band Boosters support of the LCHS Marching Band. You do not have to have a ticket to attend, and you may pay at the door. For more information, call 776-1612.

MONDAY ■ A meeting for those interested in supporting the Friends of the Library will be held at 10 a.m. at the Lee County Library. ■ A showing of the film version of the book, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” will be held at 7 p.m. at the Lee County Library. Registration is strongly suggested due to limited seating.

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TUESDAY ■ Central Carolina Community College will hold open registration for its fall semester from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its campuses in Lee, Chatham and Harnett counties. For information about classes and registering, visit www.cccc.edu and click on the “Register Now” picture. ■ A meeting for those interested in supporting the Friends of the Library will be held at 6 p.m. at the Lee County Library. ■ A discussion of the book, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” will be held at 7 p.m. at the Lee County Library. Registration is strongly suggested due to limited seating. ■ A Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Carthage Community Center in Carthage.

WEDNESDAY ■ The High Hopes Chorus will begin its 32nd year in Lee County with an organizational meeting and rehersal. The rehersal will be held at the Jonesboro Presbyterian Church on Woodland Avenue and will begin promptly at 2 p.m. Most rehersals end at approximately 3:30. The chorus will welcome back all previous members and hope to see some new faces. Anyone is welcome. For more information, contact Mary Ann Ludwick at 776-4502. ■ Star Community Theater’s production of “Trial and Errors” will begin at 7 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center’s auditorium. Tickets are $6.50 and can be purchased online at www.startheatre.wiki-

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■ Let’s Talk with Mayor Olive will be held at 10:30 a.m. at The Enrichment Center in Sanford. ■ 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 919-775-8332. ■ Sanford Health & Rehab will host a groundbreaking ceremony in conjunction with the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce at 10 a.m. at the company’s located at 2702 Farrell Road. SH&R will be celebrating the construction of a new facility. To RSVP, call the Chamber at (919) 775-7341. ■ Star Community Theater’s production of “Trial and Errors” will begin at 7 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center’s auditorium. Tickets are $6.50 and can be purchased online at www.startheatre.wikispaces.com or by calling (800) 838-3006. ■ S.A.P. Sanford Area Photography will meet at 6 p.m. at The Enrichment Center in Sanford.

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DANCING WITH THE LEE COUNTY STARS • TONIGHT, 6 PM

Few tickets remain for tonight’s event From staff reports

Meet the dancers ROGER KING and HOLLY HIGHT o Roger King is the environmental, health and safety, site services, site operations and security director for the Pfizer pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Sanford. o Holly Hight is a native of Sanford who danced with Kelly’s School of Dance for 15 years. Her mom is retired from the Lee County School System and her dad is the special projects editor at The Sanford Herald. She has had roles in film, commercial, print, TV and most recently on HBO’s “Little Britain USA.�

JONATHAN OWENS and KELLY BUIE-GODFREY o Jonathan Owens is the news editor at The Sanford Herald and has been with the paper for six years. A native of Moore County and a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he hopes to represent the Tar Heels well in the event, even if his partner is an ECU Pirate. o Kelly Buie-Godfrey is a native of Broadway. She currently works full-time with Lee County Health Department as a family nurse practitioner. She has been an aerobics instructor for 15 years and works with Sanford Nautilus and Racquetball Club.

SHANE SEAGROVES and LYNN SMITH o Shane Seagroves is director of Lee County Emergency Management. He is a 24-year emergency services veteran, starting his career with the Northview Fire Department as a Junior Firefighter in 1985. o Lynn Smith is originally from Connecticut and her professional training in the performing arts began at the Gloria J. Rossetti School of Dance from 1964 to 1979, where she also took the teacher certification course. Certified in 2006, Lynn is skilled in the Lebed Method which focuses on healing through Movement of Dance. She was owner and one of several dance instructors for Encore School of Performing Arts in Sanford from 2005 to 2007.

LEE WEST and TERRI ROBINSON o Lee West is a CPA and a certified financial planner. He has maintained in practice in Sanford for more than 30 years. He is active on the Temple Theatre Board and loves to play golf. o The Herald did not receive a bio on Terri Robinson.

ALEXANDER BROWER and JANE POMILIO o Alexander Brower is publisher of The Hometownnews Magazine for Lee, Moore and Chatham counties, president of The Lee County NAACP and performing artist with The Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra in Sanford. He is also a performer with the Tom Bernette Swing Band of Pinehurst, The Martin Luther King Choir in Sanford and is a solo performer for special events. o Jane Pomilio is a “transplant� from upstate New York via St. Louis where she retired from American Airlines as a flight attendant. She currently lives at Carolina Trace. She earned her bachelor of science degree with a major in nursing and is applying for her north Carolina license as a registered nurse. In Buffalo, N.Y., she taught ball room dancing at the Fred Astaire Dance studio.

KEVIN YOW and KARLA KOBALLA o Karla Koballa has been in the Sanford Area Society of Shaggers for over 10 years. The Sanford native attends the First Baptist Church of Sanford, and besides dancing, she enjoys gardening, horseback riding, running and swimming. She has been with Cooper Mechanical Contractors for 15 years and has a son, Michael, who recently graduated from Appalachian State University. o Kevin Yow, a native of Pinehurst, works for Air Cleaning Equipment Inc. in Broadway. He’s a former member and president of the Central Carolina Jaycees, former

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MICHELE BULLARD and MICAH TYLER o Michele Bullard is the program services director for United Way of Lee County. She has lived in Sanford for 15 years and is married to Scott Bullard. The couple has two children — a 17-year-old son, Dylan, who will be a senior at Southern Lee High School, and a 7-year-old daughter, Madison, who is a rising second grader at Greenwood Elementary. o Micah Tyler is a math teacher at Lee County High School and will begin his fourth year this fall. Born and raised in northern New York, Micah developed a passion for swing dancing after learning the basics from his mother. He started a swing dancing club at Oswego State in New York and continues dancing with the Triangle Swing Dance Society in Durham.

LEE ARNOLD and GREGG HAMM o Lee “Twinkle Toes� Arnold is on the talent acquisition team with The Pantry, Inc. She says, “I figured since I scout talent for my company, maybe I could show some of my ‘moves’ for a great cause. As a resident of Sanford and a mother of a rising ninth grader, Lee County Schools are near and dear to me. Nothing is more important than the potential of our children.� o Gregg Hamm is chef and owner of Cafe 121 in Sanford. In 1994, he completed his culinary arts degree at JWU and began working in catering and participating in all of the events he could be a part of within the university and community, gaining experience and knowledge of the industry. He competed in the 2009 Dancing with the Lee County Stars event with partner Dana Atkins.

SUZANNE CLIFFORD and CHARLES CLIFFORD o Charles Clifford is a native of Vidalia, La., and a resident of Sanford for 18 years. He is a pharmacist at Medicine Park Pharmacy. Charles is known for unique dance moves which often amaze his wife, Suzanne, and daughters Tildsley and Crimens. A die-hard LSU Tigers fan, Charles also enjoys working in the yard and do-it-yourself projects. o Charles’ dance partner is his wife, Suzanne, owner and instructor of Sanford School of Classical Ballet. Suzanne is a native of Natchez, Miss., who enjoys gardening and creating projects for Charles. The Clifford team is looking forward to combining actual dance technique with Charles’ unique style for this major CIS fundraiser.

MARGARET MURCHISON and JEFF WARD o Jeff Ward has lived in Sanford and practiced law for 42 years. He and his wife Helen have two children and six grandchildren. Jeff says, “I think the reason I was asked to be a part of Dancing with The Stars is that senior representation was needed.� o Margaret B. Murchison has been news and public affairs director for WWGP Broadcasting Corp. for the past 32 years. She is a native of Sanford and 1966 graduate of W.B. Wicker School. Education played a key part in her life, having attended CCCC, Sandhills Community College, Campbell College Transfer Program and receiving a communications degree through distance learning. She serves as chairman of the Deaconess Board at First Calvary Baptist Church, where she holds many other positions. She is also a member and former president of the Kiwanis Club of Lee County and is the director of Youth Ministries at First Calvary.

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LEE SENIOR CLASS OF 1988 We would like to express our deep gratitude to the many friends for your thoughts, kind words, owers, cards, food and many prayers during our recent loss. Continue to keep us in your prayers. Special thanks to the staff at Central Carolina Hospital, Sanford Dialysis Clinic, Shipman Family Home Care and Dr. Ted Phillips.

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SANFORD — A few dozen tickets remain for tonight’s second annual Dancing With the Lee County Stars, the big fundraiser by Communities in Schools set to begin at 6 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Those tickets, at $75, can be purchased at the door. Organizers expect a little more than 600 people in attendance tonight. “We have taken extra precautions this year to ensure that we are not overcrowded like last year,� CIS Executive Director Heather Little said. “Extra lighting and sound have been added as well, so every seat in the house will be great. The couples this year have been practicing long hours to show everyone in Lee County their moves, so I hope we have a sell out crowd to see them.� Ten couples featuring local “stars� and dancers will compete for the title of the county’s best dance duo. But the top award goes to the couple that raises the most money. CIS has a fundraising goal of more than $40,000 this year. The funds generated by the Dancing with the Lee County Stars will support Lee County children and families through programs that bring community resources into Lee

The second annual Dancing with the Lee County Stars, hosted by Communities in Schools of Lee County, will be held at 6 p.m. today at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. For tickets or to donate to your favorite couple, go online to www.dancingwiththeleecountystars. com or visit the event’s page on Facebook.

County Schools. Current programs include Adopta-School, BackPack Pals, e-mentoring, Teacher Resource Room, and much more.

ON TAP The event will feature emcee Mike Wheless of 94.7 QDR’s Q Morning Crew. Wheless began his career at WWGP/WFJA in Sanford during his high school days at Lee County High School. He’s spent the better part of 20 years with WQDR and Curtis Media Group in Raleigh. Natalie Rogers, the 10year-old granddaughter of Beverly Badgett and great-granddaughter of Kay Miller of Sanford, will be the opening act. Natalie is a fifth grader at Charlotte Latin School and has been dancing since she was 2. She has held titles of Petite Miss Dance of North Carolina (2009), Petite Miss Dance of America (2009) and Ju-

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nior Miss Dance of North Carolina (2010). She was also a featured dancer in New York City last year for the Astaire Awards, where she danced for Liza Minelli, Savion Glover and Stockard Channing. Guests this year can also look forward to a special performance from Joe Hassen and his partner, Missy Keller, who won the Fred Astaire World Close Rhythm Championship in San Juan, Puerto Rico this past July. They cinched the championship with a cha-cha they are demonstrating Friday. Hassen is a 2007 graduate of Lee County High School and has been teaching professionally at the Fred Astaire Studio in Pinehurst for the past three years. He also won the Rising Star Rhythm Championship in San Francisco this past week. Keller lives in Asheboro and has been teaching professionally at the Pinehurst Studio. Gregg Gelb and the Heart of Carolina Jazz Trio will be providing music while guest enjoy The Taste of Lee County, which will feature some of the area’s finest chefs. For more information on tonight’s event, go online to www.dancing withtheleecountystars. com or search for the event on at Facebook. com.

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Potholes: Road to BRAC needs funding fast The Fayetteville Observer

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f you think “malfunction junction” is a mess now, just wait a year. It may give a whole new definition to gridlock. The storied traffic snafu is in Spring Lake, where routes 87 and 210 merge with Murchison and Butner roads. It’s rough going now during peak commuting hours as thousands of soldiers and civilians head to work on Fort Bragg, along with others who live west of Fayetteville and commute to work in the city. Next year, after the Army’s Forces and Reserve commands arrive along with many of the defense contractors that serve

them, the numbers of vehicles on the road at rush hour will increase dramatically — perhaps by as much as 50 percent. Gridlock reborn. Add to this the closure of Bragg Boulevard to civilian traffic through the post because of security concerns. Timing of the closure is up to FORSCOM’s fourstar commander. There are plenty of plans for dealing with all that traffic, plenty of solutions on paper. But most of them lack another kind of paper — money. Greg Bean, Fort Bragg’s director of public works, knows as much about those plans as anyone, and on Monday he asked

U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan and U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell to secure funding for the $228 million in projects planned on the post and on roads leading to it. “This is where, senator and Mr. Kissell, you can help us greatly, and that’s find money for us,” Bean said as he showed slides of the transportation projects during a luncheon of the N.C. Defense Business Association members at the Crown Center. Hagan responded that she comes to Fayetteville “quite often” and knows about the potential for traffic mayhem. Kissell said he’s been working on those issues since he took office, more than 18 months ago. Awareness and hard work

are appreciated. But their efforts should lead to money. Granted, Kissell and Hagan are only two out of 535 people who make those funding decisions. But it was Congress that voted, five years ago, to turn Fort Bragg into the most important Army post in the United States. It’s time for Congress to finish the job and create the roads, interchanges, highway realignments and new gates that the post needs for its workers and to get convoys of troops and equipment where they need to go, quickly. We hope Hagan and Kissell can ramp up their persuasiveness when they return to Washington. We need their help.

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voted for the guy to be president in 2004, but I never much cared for Sen. John Kerry. So to my conservative friends now mocking the Massachusetts liberal for having saved $500,000 in taxes by docking his $7 million yacht in Rhode Island, I say, “Have fun.” But only to a point. When Republicans use Kerry as a lesson on the wisdom of their tax philosophy, they totally miss the boat. On the contrary, he’s a great example of why they are wrong. Start with the spiel that states with the lowest taxes always win. Rhode Island repealed its Boat Sales and Use Tax in 1993. Without a doubt, that helps a local pleasure-boat industry, which employs builders, maintenance workers and marina operators. But Newport, where the Kerrys kept their 76-foot sloop Isabel, has hosted world-class sailing for well over a century. There are reasons for its appeal as a yachting mecca other than lenient tax policy on luxury vessels — and do note that Massachusetts still has lots of marinas full of big boats. Does running a tax haven for yachtsmen make Rhode Island smart or a sucker? If Kerry can pocket half a million by moving his hulk there from Massachusetts, why isn’t the Ocean State getting a piece of that? Rhode Island could have taxed the Kerry yacht at half the rate of Massachusetts and collected $250,000. Let us now repair to the pilothouse wet bar and discuss how people like Kerry fit into the Republican argument for cutting rich people’s income taxes. My conservative friends insist that taxing the wealthy makes them less able to employ the rest of us. Thus, the plan to let the Bush tax cuts expire for the highest brackets is a “job killer.” It would especially hurt small businesses, the source of most employment. Republicans overboard! It happens that only 3 percent of small-business owners make enough money to be taxed at the highest levels, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation. In other words, 97 percent of small businesses would be untouched by a restoration of the two top pre-2001 income tax rates. Furthermore, the richest 3 percent of “small businesses” tend to be an elite group — corporate law practices, real estate partnerships, accounting firms. Last year, the Kerrys made between $100,000 and $1 million leasing their Gulfstream V private jet, according to their financial disclosure. That’s a small business. Republican leaders like to say that raising the plutocrats’ taxes amounts to “punishing success.” Is that true? Some people do make fortunes building great American enterprises. But they prosper under all tax regimes. Others hit the mother lode by closing U.S. factories or suing others. Then there are the heirs. ... Laugh all you want at John Kerry. At least he’s willing to raise income tax rates on people like him.

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ALEIGH — For years, environmental activists have pushed state and federal officials to enact costly, far-reaching policies to combat global warming. They’ve run ad campaigns and endorsed politicians. They’ve attacked the reputation of scientists who don’t agree with their alarmism about climate change. They’ve produced books, websites, videos, even Hollywood movies to push their agenda. And they’ve failed. In Washington, Senate Democrats have just decided not to move a “cap and trade” bill designed to change the structure of energy production in the United States by raising the price of fossil fuels. They couldn’t muster enough votes, despite their large majority, to pass the unpopular bill. In Raleigh, legislative Democrats created a commission back in 2005 to propose state laws and policies to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from North Carolina households and businesses. The commission has just disbanded without recommending any major initiatives. Why have the alarmists’ efforts achieved so little? They offer a multitude of handy explanations, most of them based on crackpot conspiracy theories involving oil companies, real-estate interests, the Religious Right, and water-breathing space aliens set on melting the polar icecap as a prelude to colonizing the Earth’s oceans. Okay, so I made that last part up, but it’s not much of an exaggeration of the absurdity of their allegations. There’s no need for elaborate explanation. A straightforward one will do. Voters are properly skeptical about any energy policy promising to make their lives better by raising the cost of driving their cars, heating their homes, buying their groceries, and operating their businesses. No amount of environmental propaganda has been able to replace their skepticism with credulousness. In the midst of a painful recession, with North Carolina’s jobless rate remaining in double digits for more than two years now, the idea of using government regulations or taxes to raise the cost of energy has little support. Not only would such policies impose additional hardships on households, but they would also make North Carolina less competitive for new or expanding industry — while accomplishing precisely nothing even if the goal of reducing greenhouse-gas emissions was a reasonable one, since North Carolina’s share of global emissions is negligible. If the state’s last energy bill, a renewable-portfolio standard enacted in 2007, had been on the ballot rather than on the floor of the General Assembly, North Carolinians would likely have given it an overwhelming thumbs-down. They have never thought their utility bills were too low. More generally, the voters have shown

Letters to the Editor Is there a better idea than taxing us to death? To the Editor: If the Democrat Party is so happy to raise taxes on the rest of the country, why not let all of the registered Democrats pay for them? When the rest of the civilized world has decided they want to cut back on taxes and expenditures, why does the Obama government in the United States of America want to keep on expanding expenditures and taxing everything in sight? Does anyone have a better idea? I would sure like to hear it above the loud din of an overwhelming liberal news media. The United Kingdom is moving away from national health care while the United States moves toward it. Where do they think all the many doctors needed now and in future days would be foolish enough to opt for socialized medicine? The receivers and the caregivers should be brought close together and not shoved apart. Americans who are proud to live in the best and most free country in this crazy world are not taking this lying down. The Tea Party folks are showing their mettle and are strong patriots unafraid to show their love and respect for our great country and “for which it stands.” Doesn’t that loyalty to our country give you a warm, proud feeling to know they represent the huge silent majority of Americans who are busy trying to keep the nuts and bolts together for an even better greater future? Nobody ever said it would be easy, but don’t you feel thankful that we can still “Take Back America” from those who have been bamboozled with a lot of meaningless but harmful words and endless speeches? Long live our republic! DOROTHY BURSEY Sanford

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themselves to have more common sense than the alarmists anticipated. Offered pie-in-the-sky forecasts of green-job creation and long-term savings from expensive alternative-fuel subsidies, voters have come to doubt them. Promised that past environmental regulations would impose costs mostly on “business,” voters have rightly concluded that they bear most of those higher costs as employees and consumers — and that the costs of regulations usually prove to be far higher than promised. Treated to copious news coverage of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, voters have concluded that stringent safety requirements need to be enacted and enforced — not that American oil exploration is a bad idea. And subjected to years of attempted indoctrination about the risks of catastrophic global warming, voters have concluded that scientists should continue to research the issue and study promising new technologies — not that Congress or state legislatures should immediately pass laws wreaking havoc on an already weakened economy and mandating fundamental changes in the way we live, work, shop, and travel. The alarmists’ cause has taken additional hits of late, including the disclosure of emails from climate scientists that laid bare their contempt for the peer-review process and their unwillingness to comply with public-records laws. Do these scandals tell us anything about the wisdom of adopting public policies on climate change? Not really. But they further weakened the credibility of those calling for such policies. The public’s priorities are clear at the moment: address the serious fiscal and economic problems facing North Carolina and the nation. Climate-change legislation would worsen them. So it’s going nowhere.

Today’s Prayer God commended his love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:9) PRAYER: Thank You, Lord, for loving us unconditionally, so completely. Amen.

To the Editor: Was just reviewing the last couple days of The Herald and the stories concerning Southern Lee High School. Having a son who has spent his freshman and sophomore years there and one who’s an incoming freshman this year, I know first hand of some of the stresses and concerns, especially with the football program. The N.C. School of Science and Mathematics in Durham recognizes and accepts elite high school juniors for admission into the school for their junior and senior years. As this is a state-run residential school, it’s like having your son/daughter leave home two years early. This year, there were 1,300plus applicants for the class of 2012 for 316 spots. Students from all over the state of North Carolina apply and of the 316, five students were selected from Lee County. Four of these were students at Southern Lee. These kids made a tough decision to not just leave school and their friends, but their families as well, to further their education in a unique and challenging setting. Southern Lee may have some work to do, but some of the students there are dedicated to their futures as well are some of their teachers to them. MIKE FOWLER Sanford

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OBITUARIES Lessie Thomas

SANFORD — Lessie Cassell Thomas, 85, died Wednesday (8/11/10) at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert E. Thomas; daughters, Lisa Blandford and Sandra Chapman; a son, Robert E. Thomas Jr.; and five grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Adcock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Adcock Funeral Home of Spring Lake.

Sebastian Talley

CAMERON — Graveside service for Sebastian Ray Talley, 18, who died Saturday (8/7/10), was conducted Thursday at Buffalo Cemetery with the Rev. Martin Groover officiating. Connie Gray Turner sang at the graveside. Several family and friends gave rememberances at the graveside. Pallbearers were WEsley Gray, Jeremy Ivey, Tommy Talley, Tony Talley, Scott Woodham and Travis Hudson. Arrangements were by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home of Sanford.

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Sonia Marie Pell Bray SILER CITY — Sonia Marie Pell Bray (Marie), 86, of 1346 Sunset Drive, Siler City, died Thursday, August 12, 2010, at the Cancer Center of High Point Regional Hospital. A native of Randolph County, she was born July 31, 1924 to the late John Herman and Bertie Mae Faulkner Pell. She was founder of The Friendly Florist and retired as office supervisor of Carolina Power and Light after 33 1/2 years service. Mrs. Bray was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Siler City. She sang in the choir, served as a Sunday school teacher, was a member of the Esther Sunday School Class, and chaired the flower committee for many Bray years. Marie had a lifelong love of flowers and was a member of the Dig’n Dream Garden Club. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #9 and past Worthy Matron. Mrs. Bray is survived by her husband of 66 years, J.C. Bray; her “special Emerson children,� Grace Terrell of High Point, Jack Emerson of Fancy Gap, Va., Pam Zich of Springfield, Va. and Melody Emerson of Siler City and a very special niece, Linda Hough Mitchell of Durham. Also surviving are sister, Golda Joyce of Ramseur, and brother, Sybrant Pell of Elkhart, Ind., and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, August 14, at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 15, at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 314 N. Second Ave., Siler City with the Rev. Tony Capehart and the Rev. Jim Wall officiating. Burial will follow at Brush Creek Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Capitol Fund or Brush Creek Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Judy Lane, 45 John Lane Road, Bear Creek, N.C. 27207. Paid obituary

Billy Kenneth Hubbard RALEIGH — Billy Kenneth Hubbard, 80, died Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh after a brief illness. He was born September 15, 1929 in Mecklenburg County, son of the late H.L. and Ida (Brown) Hubbard. Billy served in the Navy for three Hubbard years before marrying Betty Clontz on December 16, 1950 in Charlotte. He enjoyed flying radio control airplanes as a member of the Raleigh-Durham Radio Control Club. He was a member of Milner Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh. Survivors include his son, Kenneth Alan Hubbard of Youngsville; daugh-

ters, Lynda Hubbard Cummings and husband Charles of Sanford and Dena Hubbard Atkins and husband Chris of Lillington; grandchildren, Zachary David Cummings, William Grant Cummings, John Ross Atkins, Jacob Kenneth Atkins, Kaylee Elizabeth Atkins, Cassidy Grace Atkins and Lilly Ann Atkins; brothers, Robert L. Hubbard and wife Jackie of Henderson and John Hubbard and wife Gloria of Hickory. Services will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh. Burial will follow in Pine Forest Cemetery in Wake Forest. Family will receive friends on Monday, August 16, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, 27608. Condolences can be sent to the family through www. brownwynne.com.

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Five to compete for Lee County Idol at Aug. 25 senior expo

SANFORD — Five finalists have been chosen to compete in the Lee County Idol competition set for Aug. 25 at the eighth annual Boomer, Senior and Caregiver Expo. The annual competition, slated for 2:30 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, held auditions Tuesday at Depot Park. Nearly 200 people were in attendance to see 12 performers. Those who’ll compete for the title include Robert Watson, Shannon Dalton, Kimberly Brown, Teresa Baker and Darryl Barrett.

more information about the annual pass CAP registration. For additional information about the PX route, visit www.chtransit.org or call a CHT customer service representative at (919) 969-4900. — from staff reports

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Pittsboro Express route to resume service this month

PITTSBORO — The Pittsboro Express, a partnership between Chapel Hill, Pittsboro and Chatham County, begins its second year of service this month. The PX route provides weekday service between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill, along N.C. 15-501 with stops in downtown Pittsboro, at the Lowe’s park-and-ride lot and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The cost for the service is $3 one-way or a monthly pass may be purchased for $65. Exact fare is required. Monthly passes are available at the Chapel Hill Town Hall and Pittsboro Town Hall. UNC will provide an annual pass allowing unlimited trips on the PX route to commuting students (outside the two-mile radius and living within route boundaries) and permanent UNC university or hospital staff who join the Commuter Alternative Program and select the PX Chatham route as their primary commute mode. Visit www.dps.unc.edu or call (919) 962-3951 for

FORT BRAGG (AP) — A North Carolina-based soldier has died from wounds suffered during combat in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense announced on Thursday that 23-year-old Sgt. Christopher N. Karch of Indianapolis died Aug. 11 in Arghandab Valley of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. Karch was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg.

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anymore,� Stanley said Thursday. “It’s going to be very sad for us and for the community. We’ve had an outpouring of support from well-wishers.� The store was founded in 1941 as Hester-Wilson Farm Service and served farmers’ needs — mainly fertilizer, feed and seed — in three counties for the better part of three decades. Stanley began working at the store soon after college, then purchased it outright in 1968. “Back then, Sanford was a trade center for three counties,� he said. “Those days are long gone.� But he is also quick to point out that the recent economic recession is not the impetus for the closing. Actually, he said, through six decades in the business, he has learned that garden stores do well because more people turn to the basics — one of which is growing their own food. It has more to do with the state of the industry as a whole, he said. “Always, in economic hard

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Consultant pushes for Health Plan changes RALEIGH (AP) — An outside consultant says the leadership structure of North Carolina’s state employee health insurance plan doesn’t succeed at managing a program covering more than 600,000 people. The report presented Thursday to a legislative blue ribbon panel recommends the State Health Plan become an independent agency that reports to the governor’s office and has a stronger governing board. Navigant Consulting was hired by the health plan to perform the audit, which found another General Assembly oversight committee didn’t have the resources to govern the plan effectively.

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stead Road around 9 p.m. Aug. 7 when he crossed the center line and collided with an oncoming Ford pickup truck driven by Wayne Fausz, 40. Talley died at the scene. Wayne Fausz, Nathaniel Fausz, 15, and Autumn Fausz, 9, were airlifted to UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. Natasha Fausz, 34, was admitted

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you need to take care of it,� said Carolee Mitchell, parish nurse and lay leader at Center United Methodist Church. Program participants learned healthy recipes, cooked meals together and saw firsthand how harmful some of the things they put in their bodies can be. “Debbie had test tubes with fat in them and said, ‘This is what you’re going to find in this particular food,’� Mitchell said. “She did the same thing with drinks and sugar. I think that was really an eye opener.� Of the participants at the nine churches that recently completed the program, Stephenson said she saw a 30 percent improvement in physical activity and a 90 percent improvement in nutritional practices by the end of the program. But just because the program is over doesn’t mean the churches will go back to their old habits. After the program, participating churches developed healthy eating and physical fitness policies. Some will start offering sugar free desserts while others plan on introducing exercise classes. “The churches took what they learned and wrote these policies,� Stephenson said. “It could be as simple as serving water at every function to having a baked or grilled meat instead of fried.� Center United Methodist is developing a walking trail so church members can exercise on church grounds, which Mitchell said she hopes will bring the congregation one step closer to improving the health of their minds, bodies and spirits. “It’s all about trying to get the congregation a little healthier than they are,� Mitchell said. “You owe it to yourself to take care of your body and you owe it to your children to feed them well and get them moving.�

— RONNIE STANLEY — Owner of Stanely Lawn & Garden, which will close after seven decades in coming months times, we would thrive,� he said. “But gardening and farming have become a lost art these days. People who come up on the farm nowadays run from it.� Over the years, he and his wife, Lola, raised two kids, Andrea and Kevin, through the store. Closing its doors will be a hard thing to do when the time comes, but it is a move that has to be made, he said. “It’s a sad time for us,� he said. “It feels like there’s a death in the family.� Share your memories of Stanley Lawn & Garden by commenting on this story at www.sanfordherald.com.

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and treated at Central Carolina Hospital. Wayne Fausz died from his injuries Tuesday. UNC Hospitals spokesman Tom Hughes said Nathaniel Fausz remains in critical condition while Autumn Fausz is in good condition. Wayne Fausz was a command sergeant major with the First Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division. He joined the Army in 1988 and served in Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Afghanistan. “Command Sgt. Maj. Wayne Fausz was an outstanding Noncommissioned Officer who always led by example and epitomized the Army values,� Lt. Col. John Cyrulik said. “He was a warrior and consummate team player well re-

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RALEIGH (AP) — The number of North Carolina death row inmates who have filed claims alleging racial bias has grown to 147. A tally maintened by the state attorney general’s office expanded again Thursday as the office got notice of more filings from among the 159 members of North Carolina’s death row. Convicts had until Tuesday to file their claims in courts around the state, but there has been a delay in notifying the attorney general’s office of some cases. The Racial Justice Act allows inmates facing execution to argue that their sentences were influenced by racial bias. Many of the Racial Justice Act claims aren’t based on the race of the convict or victim but rather the diversity of the jury that issues the death sentence.

Interstate reopens after being closed for wreck

GREENSBORO (AP) — A major North Carolina interstate is open again after a wreck closed it down for about three hours. Multiple media outlets reported that the southbound lanes of Interstate 85 near U.S. 421 were closed Thursday after a head-on wreck that injured two people. The wreck occurred shortly after 8 a.m., and the highway reopened about 11 a.m. Greensboro police Lt. G.M. Richey says the wreck occurred when a sports utility vehicle went into the median, drove through a wire barrier and collided into a pickup truck going the other direction.

Judge says prosecutors can’t refile DWI charges

SMITHFIELD (AP) — A North Carolina judge says prosecutors cannot revive charges against more than 30 people whose drunken driving charges were dismissed several years ago as part of a ticket-fixing case. Multiple media outlets reported that Judge Joseph Setzer denied the request on procedural grounds. Johnston County District Attorney Susan Doyle had argued that the cases were improperly dismissed with the signature of an assistant prosecutor who had resigned. Setzer said the cases couldn’t be reactivated under a “motion for appropriate relief� because that’s only supposed to be

used after a verdict has been issue. Four defense attorneys and a prosecutor pleaded guilty this year as part of the ticket-fixing case.

Record from NC-based company to top Billboard DURHAM (AP) — A North Carolina-based record company that began 21 years ago in a cofounder’s bedroom is about to top the charts for the first time ever. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported that the Durham-based label will be No. 1 on the Billboard 200’s Aug. 21 albumsales chart with the new album by Arcade Fire. The Montreal rock band will top the charts with its album, “The Suburbs,� which sold 156,000 copies its first week out. That’s Merge’s biggestever one-week sales total and lets the album squeak by Detroit rapper Eminem, whose “Recovery� registered sales of 152,000 to come in at No. 2. Merge Records began 21 years ago when its office was in the bedroom of cofounder Laura Ballance in Chapel Hill.

Nash County will use gas chamber for animals NASHVILLE (AP) — Nash County will continue using a gas chamber to euthanize some animals despite pleas from residents who want the county to end the practice. WRAL-TV reported that the Nash County Health Department board decided to continue using lethal injection to euthanize puppies, kittens and pregnant animals and use a gas chambers for all others. Health Department Director says the board heard from a state public health veterinarian and a state shelter inspector in July before deciding to continue using both methods. Shelly Milburn is a member of the group that opposes the gas chamber, arguing that injections are a more humane way to put animals down. She says her group will keep fighting to close the gas chamber.

Judge’s departure means possible instant runoff By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press Writer

RALEIGH — As state Court of Appeals Judge Jim Wynn moves to the federal appellate bench this week, it means North Carolina voters could choose his replacement in November using a form of voting rarely seen in the United States. Wynn’s swearing-in to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals creates a vacancy on North Carolina’s 15-member intermediate appeals court. Wynn was confirmed by the U.S. Senate late last week. Gov. Beverly Perdue can name Wynn’s replacement to serve until the end of the year. State law requires voters to choose a successor in November to begin a new eight-year term. Four other Court of Appeals seats also are up for re-election this fall. If at least three candidates file for Wynn’s old seat, the election winner would be counted using instant runoff voting.

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tor Rob Richie said. “The full-fledged ranking of candidates had not been done in a long time,� Richie said in a phone interview. The General Assembly created the process for judicial elections following a vacancy after eight people ran for the seat opened when Justice Bob Orr left the state Supreme Court in summer 2004. Paul Newby won the seat after receiving only 23 percent of the ballots. Wynn finished second. This method, according to supporters, would ensure the winner had the support of a majority of voters. Instant runoff opponents say the process is confusing to voters, requires intense voter education and opens the count to potential mischief. State elections director Gary Bartlett said staff members are preparing for the race as if instant runoff voting will occur. A one-week candidate filing period for the

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DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. chief Ed Whitacre said Thursday he’s stepping down as CEO on Sept. 1, his mission accomplished as the company reported its second straight quarterly profit. Whitacre, 68, will be replaced by GM board member Daniel Akerson. Like Whitacre, Akerson has a background of leading telecommunications companies. Akerson, 61, will be GM’s fourth CEO in 18 months when he takes over the job. He could be the executive who takes GM public again if an expected public offering takes place later this year. In a conference call with analysts and media, Whitacre didn’t directly address a question about whether executives with automotive experience were considered for the job. He said Akerson has learned the auto business in his year on the board. “Dan has been involved every step of the way,� Whitacre said. “He knows this business from a board perspective and also from

WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy is looking bleaker as new applications for jobless benefits rose last week to the highest level in almost six months. It’s a sign that hiring remains weak and employers may be going back to cutting their staffs. Analysts say the increase suggests companies won’t be adding enough workers in August to lower the 9.5 percent unemployment rate. First-time claims for jobless benefits edged up by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 484,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. That’s the highest total since February. Analysts had expected claims to fall. Initial claims have now risen in three of the last four weeks and are close to their high point for the year of 490,000, reached in late January. The four-week average, which smooths volatility, soared by 14,250 to 473,500, also the highest since late February. The report “represents a very adverse turn in the labor market, threatening income growth and consumer spending,� Pierre Ellis, an economist at Decision Economics, wrote in a note to clients. Even the lowest mortgage rates in decades are a gloomy sign for the economy. Average rates on 30-year fixed mortgages fell to 4.44 percent, Freddie Mac said Thursday. While that’s good for people looking to refinance or buy a home, low rates haven’t been enough to energize a struggling housing market. And the drop sug-

personal conversations. So I think he’s absolutely the right choice.� Bob Lutz, a former vice chairman of GM who retired earlier this year, said in an e-mail that Akerson doesn’t need auto experience to run GM because it has a solid management team of industry experts. But he does need to listen to that team, Lutz said “He’s very strong, very opinionated, not always right, and needs to work on listening skills,� Lutz said. “If he can bring himself to trust his now-outstanding senior executive group and lead rather than direct, I think he’ll do an outstanding job.� Whitacre, Lutz said, had no industry experience but focused the company on designing and building worldclass cars and trucks. Whitacre was named GM’s chairman last July when the automaker emerged from bankruptcy protection. After he ousted CEO Fritz Henderson, Whitacre was named interim CEO in December and became permanent CEO in January.

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a gauge of the pace of layoffs and an indication of employers’ willingness to hire. The government’s July jobs report, released Friday, showed that the economy lost a net total of 131,000 jobs last month. Excluding the impact of the elimination of 143,000 temporary census jobs, the economy added a meager 12,000 positions, as layoffs by state and local governments almost canceled out weak hiring by businesses. Thursday’s report on jobless claims indicates that trend may not change soon. Claims fell steadily last year from their peak of 651,000, reached in March 2009. But they have mostly leveled out this year at or above 450,000. In a healthy economy with rapid hiring, claims usually drop below 400,000.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION RALEIGH DOCKET NO. E-2, SUB 720 BEFORE THE NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION In the Matter of Request by Carolina Power & Light Company, PUBLIC NOTICE OF REQUEST TO d/b/a Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc., to AMEND CERTIFICATE Revise Premier Power Service Rider PPS-9A NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 24, 2010, Carolina Power & Light Company, d/b/a Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. (PEC), ďŹ led its revised Premier Power Service Rider PPS-9A requesting to increase the limit on the amount of emergency diesel generation that can be installed at a single site under the Rider from 8,000 kW to 18,000 kW. Rider PPS was initially approved in 1998 as a voluntary offering to non-residential customers that PEC install, maintain and operate generation located on the requesting customer’s premises for the purpose of continuing the supply of electricity in the event that the normal electric supply is interrupted. The Rider was last revised by Order dated July 10, 2003, which removed its experimental status and increased the maximum amount of generation capacity that could be installed at a single site. According to PEC’s ďŹ ling, there are presently 13 premier power service installations in North Carolina having a total installed capacity of approximately 20 MW. PEC has not requested an increase in the 250 MW limit on the total amount of capacity allowed under the CPCN supporting the Rider. Details of the request to amend the CPCN may be obtained from the OfďŹ ce of the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325, where a copy of the application is available for review by any interested person. Any person desiring to lodge a complaint with respect to the request may ďŹ le a statement to that effect with the Commission and should include in any such statement any information that he or she wishes to be considered by the Commission in connection with the request. Such statements will be included in the Commission’s ofďŹ cial ďŹ les. Such statements should be addressed to: Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325. The Public Staff of the Utilities Commission, through its Executive Director, is required by statute to represent the using and consuming public in proceedings before the Commission. Statements to the Executive Director should be addressed to: Robert P. Gruber, Executive Director Public Staff - N.C. Utilities Commission, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4326. The Attorney General is also authorized to represent the using and consuming public in proceedings before the Commission. Statements to the Attorney General should be addressed to: The Honorable Roy A. Cooper, III, Attorney General of North Carolina, P.O. Box 629, Raleigh, North Carolina 27602. ISSUED BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION. This the 14t day of July, 2010.

WikiLeaks says it will release remaining files LONDON (AP) — WikiLeaks spokesman Julian Assange said Thursday his organization is preparing to release the rest of the secret Afghan war documents it has on file. The Pentagon warned that would be more damaging to security and risk more lives than the organization’s initial release of some 76,000 war documents. That extraordinary disclosure, which laid bare classified military documents covering the war in Afghanistan from 2004 to 2010, has angered U.S. officials, energized critics of the NATO-led campaign, and drawn the attention of the Taliban, which has promised to use the material to track down people it considers traitors. The Pentagon says it believes it has identified the additional 15,000 classified documents, and said Thursday that their exposure would be even more damaging to the military than what has already been published.

Blagojevich jurors agree on just 2 counts CHICAGO (AP) — Jurors in the corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Thursday that they have reached agreement on just two of 24 counts against him, and haven’t even begun discussing 11 of the counts. The judge quickly said he would tell them to go back and deliberate more. The exchange once again left the courtroom in a state of uncertainty, with lawyers and legal experts saying there is no way to know for sure how long the deliberations may go on — but some saying the apparent deadlocks on some counts were a good sign for Blagojevich and his co-defendant brother, Robert. The 11 counts the jury has yet to discuss involve wire fraud. Most of them deal with FBI wiretap recordings and the allegation that Blagojevich tried to sell or trade President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat.

Mortgage rates hit 4.44 pct. as economy sours WASHINGTON (AP) — Growing pessimism over the weak economic recovery pushed mortgage rates to the lowest level in decades for the seventh time in eight weeks. The average rate on a 30year fixed mortgage hit 4.44 percent this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. And some brokers say homeowners looking to refinance have even managed to do so for as low as 4 percent. Still, cheap rates have done little to boost the struggling housing market. Instead, they are highlighting investors’ fears that the rebound is stalling and the country could be slipping back into a recession. Investors are shifting their money away from stocks and into safer Treasury bonds. That is sending Treasury yields lower. Mortgage rates track those yields.

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ATLANTA (AP) — A suspect in a string of 18 stabbings that terrorized people across three states and left five dead was arrested in front of startled passengers at an airport gate as he tried to board a plane for Israel, officials said Thursday. A judge in Flint, Mich., where the attacks began in late May, signed a warrant Thursday charging Elias Abuelazam, 33, with assault with intent to murder in connection with a July 27 stabbing. Antwione Marshall, 26, of Flint, the victim of that attack, told The Associated Press that the FBI visited him at 3 a.m. to show him a picture of the man arrested in Atlanta, and he identified him as the assailant. Marshall said he was going into his apartment building when the assailant approached and asked for help fixing his car. He was stabbed twice when he opened the hood. Three of his organs were cut, and he has a long scar from his chest to his pelvic area.

NEW YORK (AP) — Floods, fires, melting ice and feverish heat: From smokechoked Moscow to watersoaked Pakistan and the High Arctic, the planet seems to be having a midsummer breakdown. It’s not just a portent of things to come, scientists say, but a sign of troubling climate change already under way. The weather-related cataclysms of July and August fit patterns predicted by climate scientists, the Geneva-based World Meteorological Organization says — although those scientists always shy from tying individual disasters directly to global warming. The experts now see an urgent need for better ways to forecast extreme events like Russia’s heat wave and wildfires and the record deluge devastating Pakistan. They’ll discuss such tools in meetings this month and next in Europe and America, under United Nations, U.S. and British government sponsorship.

Lawyer: JetBlue flight attendant wants to fly again

Alaska plane crash rate far exceeds national average

NEW YORK (AP) — A flight attendant suddenly famous for his expletive-filled exit from a plane at New York’s Kennedy Airport wants to return to flying. Steven Slater’s attorney, Howard Turman, said at news conference Thursday outside his client’s home that flying “is in his blood.� Turman says the 38-year-old airline veteran is a likable man who enjoys people and did his job properly. Slater briefly thanked all the people who had sent him support and love since his Monday meltdown aboard a JetBlue flight. Travelers say Slater cursed at passengers over the public address system after several odd run-ins with them during the 90-minute flight from Pittsburgh.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The crash that killed former Sen. Ted Stevens served as another tragic reminder about the dangers of flying in Alaska, where general aviation accident rates are more than twice the national average. For many Alaskans, flying hundreds of miles to larger cities for shopping and errands is as common as taxis and buses might be to urban dwellers, exposing residents to a litany of hazards including treacherous mountain passes and volatile weather. A clear flight can quickly turn into a nightmare of clouds, rain and wind as pilots navigate tricky mountain ranges, glaciers and meandering rivers. Pilots often rely on sled dog trails, rivers, mountains or a familiar tree to keep them on track.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — In the strongest indication yet that BP’s broken oil well in the Gulf of Mexico may be plugged for good, officials on Thursday said they’re conducting tests to determine if further work to seal the well is needed. A final decision was expected Friday on whether crews need to go ahead with drilling relief wells to allow for a so-called “bottom kill,� in which mud and cement are pumped from deep underground to permanently seal the well. Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, the Obama administration’s point man on the oil spill, said at a news conference

that an earlier effort to temporarily plug the well may have had the unintended effect of creating a permanent seal. However, he cautioned it’s more likely that drilling will continue on two relief wells, which have long been said to be the only way to ensure the blown-out well doesn’t leak again. That work has been delayed because of bad weather and wouldn’t resume for about another four days, if testing shows it’s needed. Last month, after a cap meant to be temporary was fitted on top of the broken well and halted the oil flow, crews pumped in mud and cement from above in a so-called “static kill.� Some of the cement

may have gone down into the reservoir, come back up and plugged the space between the inner piping and the outer casing — which is what engineers were hoping to do with the bottom kill, Allen said. “A bottom kill finishes this well. The question is whether it’s already been done with the static kill,� he said. Officials are testing pressure levels in that space between the inner piping and outer casing. Rising pressure means the bottom kill still needs to be done, Allen said. Steady pressure may mean cement already has plugged that space. However, Allen said tests won’t show how much cement is in the

space, making the original plan for a bottom kill a better way to ensure the well is permanently plugged. “What we hope we’ll find is an immediate rise in pressure,� he said. “It would be more problematic and quizzical if there were no immediate change in pressure.� A decision not to proceed with the relief well would bring an unexpected conclusion to the phase of the disaster that began on April 20 with an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig. The federal government estimates that 206 million gallons of oil spilled into the Gulf, the worst offshore spill in U.S. history.

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PRECIOUS METALS Last Gold (troy oz) $1214.80 Silver (troy oz) $18.053 Copper (pound) $3.2825 Aluminum (pound) $0.9752 Platinum (troy oz) $1531.60

Spot nonferrous metals prices Pvs Day Pvs Wk $1197.50 $17.890 $3.2525 $0.9725 $1520.60

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COUNTRY MUSIC

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Shelton ready to pop top on 2nd ‘six pak’ By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Blake Shelton has a new album out and a song in the top five of Billboard’s country charts, yet all anyone wants to talk about is his upcoming wedding to Miranda Lambert. He can’t blame them. “I love talking about it,” Shelton said. “I mean, I’m proud. I get to marry Miranda Lambert. That’s awesome.” So before we get to the goods about Shelton’s much-anticipated second “six pak” album, “All About Tonight,” let’s linger over those wedding details. Shelton says the plan right now is to get married next May in Texas. Lambert headed there this week with some friends and bridesmaids to scout venues. “You know, wedding crap,” Shelton joked. “I want to be supportive of the whole thing and I want to be involved, but I don’t want to be involved.” Shelton probably doesn’t have the time anyway. He’s been as busy as ever over the last six months. The first six pak — a marketing test bubble by Warner Music Nashville that included just six songs at a lower price than most albums — was driven by the titular No. 1 hit,

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Blake Shelton performs during the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville, Tenn. “Hillbilly Bone,” with Trace Adkins. The song netted the pair Academy of Country Music and CMT video awards — the first awards of Shelton’s career. That first six pak debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard album chart and has sold more than 230,000 copies so far, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Since then, it’s been a “perfect star alignment” for Shelton, Warner Music Nashville president John Esposito said. Esposito believes Shelton is helping “re-energize” the company. “I feel like his voice has reached this amazing place,” Esposito said. “His charm has reached this amazing place and his personality couldn’t be

more perfect. We call him the most underrated male voice in country music around here, and we’re not going to be able to use that very much longer.” Shelton said he has felt a groundswell of interest over the last six months with television appearances and social media campaigns driving album sales and radio airplay. “I’ve never had all those wheels turning at the same time,” Shelton said. “You see how once the machine gets rolling it just kind of keeps going. As long as you can stay out of your own way, things are good for a little while.” Shelton said he’s thrilled so far with the success of the concept, but he and

Warner won’t consider the experiment a complete success unless the second installment sells well, too. After watching things develop, though, he says he’s decided it really doesn’t matter how you sell your music. “If there’s a song people like, they’re going to go buy it,” Shelton said. “If you don’t want the song, you won’t take it if it’s a quarter.” Shelton also thinks this is probably the end of the six-pak experiment. “I don’t see (the next album) being another six pak honestly, but it may be a fully digital project,” he said. “I don’t know. As long as people are into it, I don’t care how they sell it.”

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A year after Swift diss, Kanye to return to VMAs NEW YORK (AP) — A year after his infamous outburst at the MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West will return. The rapper is scheduled to perform at the show Sept. 12 West in Los Angeles. Last year, he dissed Taylor Swift at the event, grabbing the microphone from her as she accepted the award for best female video and saying Beyonce should have won it. His remark of “I’m ’a let you finish, but Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time” received a blizzard of negative attention. West later apologized and took a hiatus from music. He will release his fifth studio album, “Dark Twisted Fantasy,” in November. Lady Gaga leads this year’s VMAs with 13 nominations.

Pat Tillman’s family hopes to get truth in own way NEW YORK (AP) — Pat Tillman’s mother doesn’t want any more congressional hearings or official inquiries. Mary Tillman still doesn’t believe she’s been given anything close to satisfactory answers as to how her son died, or why the circumstances of his death

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were reported incorrectly for so long. But she knows it’s unhealthy to keep pushing, and Pat wouldn’t have wanted that for his family. If new information were to come out beTillman cause of the documentary being released this month, the Tillmans would take up the cause again. They just hope the film spreads the message of who Pat really was. “The Tillman Story” opens in limited release Aug. 20. It tells the story of the Arizona Cardinals safety who became an Army Ranger and was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan.

George Michael charged with drug, driving offenses LONDON (AP) — British police say singer George Michael has been charged with drugs and driving offenses after his car crashed into a building in an upscale residential area. London’s Metropolitan Police department said Michael, 47, was charged on Thursday with possession of cannabis and with driving while unfit through drink or drugs. In a statement, police say Michael will appear at London’s Highbury Corner Magistrates Court on Aug. 24. Michael was arrested last month after his car crashed into a building in the Hampstead district of north London. Last year, Michael was questioned by police after his car hit a tractor-trailer, but was released. He was banned from driving for two years in 2007 after pleading guilty to driving while on drugs.

Aguilera lends her voice to support the arts LOS ANGELES (AP) — Christina Aguilera is doing her part to help the arts. The Grammy-winning singer is lending her voice to a fundraiser in support of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s latest project. Aguilera will perform at the Sept. 25 grand opening celebration of the museum’s Lynda and Stewart Resnick Pavilion, described by LACMA as “the largest purpose-built, naturally lit, open-plan museum space in the world.” The 29-year-old pop star said she’s honored to help celebrate the 45,000square-foot exhibition building, which was designed by Renzo Piano.

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MOVIE REVIEW: SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD

Hard to care for ‘Pilgrim’ eye-catching, but hollow woes of the rich F By NEIL MORRIS The Reel Deal

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at Pray Loveâ€? couches itself as a chronicle of self-discovery and enlightenment. But, call it female wish fulfillment or fantasy camp for the bourgeoisie, it is a self-indulgent, idealized travelogue that challenges you to care about the woes of the wealthy. Based on the memoir of American author Elizabeth Gilbert, the film follows a successful writer (Julia Roberts) living in New York City and in her seventh year of marriage to a doting husband, Stephen (Billy Crudup). He pontificates about current events and wants to go back to school for his masters degree. This just isn’t enough for Liz, however, who spends her nights crying on the bathroom floor and knelling on bended knee, begging God for a sign on how to further improve her blasĂŠ existence. Oddly, the Almighty seems to have better things to worry about. So, Liz leaves Stephen and starts an affair with David (James Franco), a struggling off-Broadway actor. Still dissatisfied, Liz decides to reboot her life by living abroad for a year in Italy, India and Bali. Each stop is essentially an extended pictorial, not unlike the National Geographic magazines Liz collected under her bed a child. Italy is a panoply of food porn and lessons about “the sweetness of

doing nothing,� which is, ironically, a prerequisite for enduring this film. That the film is visually stunning comes as no surprise given the involvement of Oscar-winning cinematographer Robert Richardson. At age 42, Roberts still lights up the screen with her nostalgic mix of radiance and charm. Unfortunately, “Eat Pray Love� is also as shallow as an episode of director Ryan Murphy’s “Glee.� The film’s lynchpin is an emotional investment in Liz’s journey. True, many of us (not-so) secretly yearn from time to time to pull the plug on our stifling workaday. But, it is difficult to absorb the greater mystical meaning behind someone lacking financial, health, or family crises (beyond her own making) who just wants to “find herself.� No wonder Oprah Winfrey recommended the memoir to her book club and devoted two episodes of her television show and a whole section of her website to it.

EAT PRAY LOVE Grade: C Director: Ryan Murphy Starring: Julia Roberts, Billy Crudup, Viola Davis, James Franco, Richard Jenkins, Javier Bardem, and Anakia Lapse MPAA Rating: PG-13 Theaters: Spring Lane Cinemas in Sanford; Sand Hills Cinemas in Southern Pines; Crossroads 20 in Cary

ilmmaker Edgar Wright excels at uproarious parodies that double as durable entries in the very genre he lampoons. “Shaun of the Dead� is a genuinely scary horror-movie spoof. “Hot Fuzz� parodies Hollywood buddy-cop films but has a whodunit subplot and enough car chases to keep things interesting. Even his faux-movie preview “Don’t,� which played between Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino’s “Grindhouse� double-feature, is a 1970s’ Hammer House of Horror film trailer send-up that also boasts some truly disturbing imagery. Wright’s film adaptation of “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,� based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s popular graphic novel series, aims for more of the same. Like O’Malley’s source comics, the film revolves around the arrested development of the titular twenty-something slacker (played by Michael Cera, natch), who lives in Toronto with his sardonic gay roommate Wallace (Keiran Culkin) and wiles away his days jamming bass with his marginally talented garage band, Sex Bom-omb. He has also just embarked on his latest seemingly ill-fated relationship, this one with a 17-year-old Chinese-Canadian highschooler, Knives Chau (Ellen Wong). However, Scott becomes enchanted with Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), a delivery girl with a curt personality and everchanging hair color. As Knives starts stalking, Scott discovers that in order to capture Ramona’s heart, he

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In this film publicity image released by Universal Pictures, Michael Cera, left, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead are shown in a scene from “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World�. must battle and vanquish — in ascending order of difficulty — her seven evil exes, including a skateboarder movie star (Chris Evans), identical twin DJs, and an all-powerful record producer named Gideon Gordon Graves (Jason Schwartzman). The most memorable exe — and the film’s highpoint — is Todd Ingram (Brandon Routh), a vegan, rival bassist defeated after he advertently ingests some half-and-half. There’s knowing glee when the actor who last played Superman is rendered powerless by a green ray gun wielded by the Vegan Police. Wright faithfully replicates O’Malley’s marriage of manga-inspired artwork and video game conceit into an overcaffeinated visual fest that plays squarely to its under-30 target audience. Scott’s world is populated by thought bubbles and acquaintances with designated “player ratings.� Successful exploits can earn you an extra life; even urinating is accompanied by a yellow bar that gradually slides to empty.

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Grade: C + Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Ellen Wong, Anna Kendrick, Chris Evans, Brie Larson, Brandon Routh, and Jason Schwartzman MPAA Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 1 hour, 52 minutes Theaters: Spring Lane Cinemas in Sanford; Sand Hills Cinemas in Southern Pines; Crossroads 20 in Cary

ing out why the underrated Culkin has remained relatively AWOL since his breakout performance in “Igby Goes Down� eight years ago. There is a parallel worth exploring between reality and the labyrinthine, fatalistic milieu of a video game: both are worlds in which you either die prematurely or, if you’re lucky, live long enough see your preeminent success and achievement rendered meaningless once life’s levels simply and unceremoniously end. Either way, game over. None of that is present in “Scott Pilgrim,� which packages passing allusions to disaffected youth and uncertain, unrequited love with FX-enhanced rock band battles and a fracas between erstwhile Sapphic lovers: “It was just a phase,� explains Ramona between dropkicks. “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World� is a heady spectacle, but it’s ultimately a war without meaning.

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And, each battle sequence is a hyper-edited melee squeezed into a replicated framework of comic book panels and video screens. Breathless attendees who screened “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World� several weeks ago at the annual San Diego Comic-Con scurried to instantly label the film a generational milestone. In truth, viewers will feel as through they are not so much in a movie theater as trapped in some arcade peering over the shoulder of a seventhgrade gaming savant as he tries to beat his high score. That, or perhaps confused that they’re re-watching the Wachowski Brothers’ overcooked “Speed Racer.� Either way, Wright’s normally astute ability to have his satirical cake and eat its narrative underpinning too falters in “Scott Pilgrim.� First, it is not insignificant that Simon Pegg, Wright’s longtime collaborator, isn’t around to star or co-written this screenplay, as he did with “Shaun of the Dead� and “Hot Fuzz.� Moreover, while the imagery is eyepopping and the dialogue generally witty (although occasionally banal), the film’s core resides with an emotional connection to and between characters that evaporates in the setting’s stylized ether. Instead, you’ll have to satisfy yourself with the welcome — and too infrequent — appearance of Anna Kendrick as Scott’s busybody sister and figur-

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NASCAR News Former Cup champ Bobby Labonte is still driving with a purpose

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CHIPPER JONES OUT FOR SEASON WITH TORN ACL ATLANTA (AP) — Chipper Jones may have played his last game in the major leagues after tearing up his left knee while fielding a ground ball. The Atlanta Braves said Thursday that the 38-year-old third baseman tore his anterior cruciate ligament and will need surgery. The estimated recovery time is six months — if Jones decides to return in 2011. He had already said he would consider retirement after a season that’s now ended sooner than expected. Jones was hurt in Tuesday night’s game at Houston. He fielded a routine grounder by Hunter Pence, jumped in the air while making the throw to first, then collapsed to the ground for several minutes. After an MRI exam, Jones met Thursday with the team doctor, Marvin Royster, who delivered the bad news — and a major setback for the NL East leaders. “Obviously, he’s very, very disappointed. I would almost describe it as numb,” his agent, BB Abbott, told The Associated Press. “He knows this will be a big blow to the team. Obviously, he has been going very well recently and felt like he was really contributing to the team’s success. This is real disappointing for him.” Jones feared something was seriously wrong after he walked off the field gingerly under his own power.

NASCAR ROUSH OUT OF HOSPITAL AFTER PLANE CRASH ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — NASCAR team owner Jack Roush has been released from a Minnesota hospital two weeks after he suffered facial injuries in a Wisconsin plane crash. Roush Fenway Racing said Thursday it’s still unclear when Roush will return to the race track. Roush was attending an air show in Oshkosh, Wis., late last month. He was at the controls of a small plane that crashed while trying to land. He was able to walk away from the crash.

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O’Brien: Pack’s progress must show up very soon By AARON BEARD

“You have to win. That shows progress,” he said. “That’s what we haven’t been able to do. ... We’ve got to go on and have a winning season and go to a bowl game.” When O’Brien arrived in Raleigh, it seemed the program that had offered plenty of bluster under Chuck Amato — despite never finishing higher than fourth in the Atlantic Coast Conference — was hiring the perfect substance-over-

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RALEIGH — The first year had the typical bumps of a coaching transition. The second ended with a bowl loss that secured a losing season. The third was an injuryriddled mess. Coach Tom O’Brien knows this season at North Carolina State had better offer something more.

style guy. Yet N.C. State has been mediocre, losing seven games in each of the past three seasons. N.C. State boasts a former all-ACC quarterback in Russell Wilson and has linebacker Nate Irving back after he missed all of last year with injuries suffered in a car wreck. The offense has been good enough to win games, but

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WINSTON-SALEM — Wake Forest’s leading returning passer is a wide receiver. Everyone who played on the program’s most successful team is gone, including the quarterback who set nearly every throwing record in the media guide. No surprise here: The Demon Deacons are back to being underdogs, and that’s perfectly fine with them. “For us, it’s always been that way,” running back Josh Adams said. “Even when we won the (2006 ACC) championship, it was that way, and then we kind of managed our way down the scale.” The Demon Deacons might be at their best when nobody expects much from them. In the first year of the post-Riley Skinner era, that’s just what they’re facing this year. They were picked to finish fifth in the Atlantic Division, and most of the preseason focus has been on finding a replacement for the winningest quarterback in school history and the holder of nearly every one of its passing marks. Just how dire is the situation under center? The only player who has completed a pass in a game is wideout Marshall Williams — who hit on all three of his attempts for 52 yards, all on reverses. Coach Jim Grobe expects the quarterback derby — which features Skylar Jones, Ted Stachitas, Brendan Cross and even freshman Tanner Price — to sort itself out

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After quick start, Woods falls back to pack at PGA By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Tiger Woods broke par in the PGA Championship, cause for celebration Thursday. It wasn’t as good as Bubba Watson and Francesco Molinari of Italy, who handled the breeze and bunkers at Whistling Straits and wound up atop the leaderboard at 4-under 68 among those who

finished the first round. Then again, it wasn’t nearly as bad as what some were expecting. Even after the fog lifted along the shores of Lake Michigan, no one was sure what they would see from Woods. The answer came early, with three birdies on his opening holes to — get this — put his name atop the leaderboard. But only briefly. There were enough errant

shots, including one that went so far left it found a marsh he didn’t know was there, that Woods had to make an 8-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 1-under 71. “I’ve played too good not to shoot under par,” Woods said. “It would’ve been very disappointing and frustrating to end up at even par as well as I played today. To make that

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Tiger Woods hits out of a bunker on the second hole during the first round of the PGA Championship on Thursday at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wis.

Crusaders sweep Northwood Temple By RYAN SARDA

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SANFORD — The Grace Christian soccer team earned its first victory of the season with a 5-0 victory over Northwood Temple on Thursday afternoon. The match was the first

home game of the season for the Crusaders, as they improved to 1-1 on the young season with the win. The Crusaders were led by Fernando Depaz, who had two goals and an assist. Aaron Norris, Luke Smith and Elijah Buie each had a goal and an assist

apiece. Sam Holt contributed with two assists. “It was very balanced,” said Grace Christian head coach Chris Pratt. “I like to see that. We are developing at a quicker pace than I thought we would. Our defense was solid. For us to get a shutout in our second game was

huge.” In goal, Brandon Welborn had six saves as the Crusaders out shot Northwood Temple 28-10. “We’re really young,” said Pratt. “But we’ve got a lot of

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2B / Friday, August 13, 2010 / The Sanford Herald SPORTS SCENE O.T. Sloan pool to close Aug. 29

SANFORD — Sunday, Aug. 29, will be the last day the pool at O.T. Sloan Park will be open to the public. The hours for the pool are from 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday until Aug. 15. From Aug. 16-29, the pool will be open from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday only. O.T. Sloan Pool & Park will be closed to the public on Aug. 21st due to a company picnic. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please call (919) 7752107, ext. 207.

Tryouts set for softball team

SANFORD — The Sanford Dynamite will be holding tryouts for the 2010 Fall/2011 season for all girls interested in playing travel softball. This is for a 12-andunder team and the child can not be 13 before Jan. 1, 2011. Anyone interested should be at Buchanan Park from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday and/or Sunday.  For more information, call (919) 842-8238.

Loudon keeps both NASCAR races in 2011

LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Officials from the New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Gov. John Lynch have announced that the track will keep both its NASCAR races in 2011. One race will move from June to July. Next year’s NASCAR races will be held on July 17 and Sept. 25. The IndyCar Series race will be held on Aug. 14. The 2011 schedule was announced Wednesday on the track’s infield in Loudon.

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ANDERSON CREEK — Vaita Guillaume, a rising junior at Campbell University, won the US Amateur qualifier Tuesday at Anderson Creek Club and will compete Aug. 23-29 in the US Amateur Championship at University Place, Wash. A native of Papeete, Tahiti, Guillaume shot 69-70—139 on the par-72 Anderson Creek layout to earn one of three qualifying spots among the 53player field. “I played steady for two rounds, that’s how I should play all the time,� said Guillaume. “The course was not set easy, so people who can play the ball off the tee and get to the right spot on the green, were successful. I managed that pretty well.� Ben Polland, a professional golf management major at Campbell University from Bloomington, Minn., was the Submitted photo co-champion of the qualifier Swim instructor Barbara Huff teaches Dylan Sikinger to float on his back at O.T. Sloan Pool recently. Students from last week at Laurel, N.Y., and Tramway Elementary continued their annual water safety field trips to the pool. will join Guillaume in the U.S. Am field.

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Labonte still driven to chase glory By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Bobby Labonte sat down at the driver’s meeting at Watkins Glen with Matt Kenseth, then joked for a moment with J.D. Gibbs before NASCAR began its prerace rundown of the rules. Six hours later, Labonte climbed from his No. 09 Chevy after placing 35th in the Sprint Cup race at The Glen on Sunday, finishing six laps behind winner Juan Pablo Montoya because of battery problems.

Next season can’t begin soon enough for the former Cup champion. “It’s frustrating when you’re not winning races,� Labonte said. Winning or being in contention for a victory used to be easy for the native of Corpus Christi, Texas. He raced quarter midgets as a kid, then demonstrated he had the potential to be a star driving a late model in 1987, winning 12 times in 23 races at Caraway Speedway in Asheboro. Four years later, Labonte was the champion of the

Busch (now Nationwide) Series and nearly won the title again in 1992, finishing second to Joe Nemechek — by three points — in the closest race in the history of NASCAR’s top three national series. Labonte began racing full-time in Cup for Bill Davis in 1993, and that breakthrough season every driver dreams of came in 1995 when Labonte moved to Joe Gibbs Racing, replacing Dale Jarrett in the No. 18 car. Labonte finished 10th in points, winning his first Cup race — the Coca-Cola 600 at

Charlotte — in his 74th start. In 1999, Labonte finished second in points to Jarrett, winning five races, five poles, and posting 26 top-10s. A year later, he was the champ, beating the late Dale Earnhardt by 265 points and joining brother Terry in that elite fraternity of drivers. The Labontes are the only brothers in NASCAR history to win Cup titles. “We just had everything going,� Bobby said. “We were the car to beat week in and week out.� Five years later, with Tony Stewart the star in the Gibbs garage, Labonte left the best ride he ever had. “I’d been there for 10 years,� said Labonte, who has 21 career wins

but none since November 2003 at Homestead. “It was just one of those things where there’s no explanation. I was there for five years before I won the championship. We had good years and we didn’t have so good years. We won the championship and won some races afterward. Why do people do what they do?� “Sometimes, it’s time for change,� said Terry, the Cup champion in 1984 and 1996. “He’d been there a long time. I’m not sure he was happy.� It’s been a downhill ride since. After leaving Gibbs, Labonte spent three seasons with Petty Enterprises, then was left in the lurch by the merger that created Richard Petty Motorsports.

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SPORTS BRIEFS Suspended Mets’ Rodriguez freed without bail

NEW YORK (AP) — Suspended Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez was released without bail Thursday and ordered to stay away from his girlfriend’s father, whom he is accused of attacking outside a family lounge at Citi Field. Rodriguez was arrested and charged with thirddegree assault after New York’s 6-2 loss to Colorado on Wednesday night. The team put him on the restricted list without pay for two days, costing him more than $125,000. The 28-year-old reliever is accused of grabbing 53-year-old Carlos Pena, hauling him into a nearby tunnel, hitting him in the face and banging his head against the wall. Pena went to a hospital with a scrape and swelling above his right eyebrow. Rodriguez did not enter a plea. Held overnight at Citi Field, he wore jeans, a white dress shirt and sneakers in a Queens courthouse. He did not speak, but nodded as the judge spoke to him.

Vikings ready to break camp, with stars still out

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings are ready to break training camp, question marks and all. On the final morning of two-a-days in Mankato, rookie running back Toby Gerhart and defensive end Ray Edwards got into a tussle, and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier got in Edwards’ face trying to restrain him. The Vikings chalked up Thursday’s spat to another hot day and the nature of the game. The Vikings are also downplaying the absence of several stars of their offense. Wide receivers Sidney Rice and Percy Harvin are still not practicing, and quarterback Brett Favre has yet to commit to another season. Coach Brad Childress said Thursday he had no update on Favre’s status and said he didn’t know whether Favre has had a checkup on his ankle.

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Roger Clemens loses defamation lawsuit appeal

HOUSTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has refused to reinstate a defamation lawsuit disgraced ex-baseball pitcher Roger Clemens filed against Brian McNamee, the former personal trainer who claims he injected Clemens with steroids and human growth hormone. In a 2-1 ruling Thursday, a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a Houston federal district judge’s dismissal last year of most of Clemens’ claims against McNamee. Clemens appealed the decision by U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison, who said his court didn’t have jurisdiction over Clemens’ claims involving statements McNamee made in New York. “The statements were not made in Texas or directed to residents of Texas,” the court said.

Cueto gets 7-game suspension for brawl

NEW YORK (AP) — Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto has been suspended for seven games for his actions during a brawl with the St. Louis Cardinals, and both managers were suspended for two games. Major League Baseball said Thursday that Cueto, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and Reds manager Dusty Baker also were fined undisclosed amounts. Four other players were fined but not suspended — Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter and catcher Yadier Molina, and Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips and relief pitcher Russ Springer. A fight broke out in the first inning of Tuesday’s game in Cincinnati. The Cardinals won the game and swept a three-game series to move into first place in the NL Central. A statement released by Reds’ spokesman Rob Butcher says: “We regret the incident happened. After a thorough investigation of the incident, MLB has handled the discipline accordingly for both clubs.”

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Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn, right, breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mark Clayton during the first half of an NFL preseason game in Baltimore on Thursday. The game did not finish by presstime.

Orton stands out despite Tebowmania ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — When the Denver Broncos’ practice at Invesco Field was over, thousands of fans who had been incessantly chanting Tim Tebow’s name pushed toward the railings to beg for his autograph. They clicked photos of the hideous haircut that linebacker Wesley Woodyard had buzzed into his head that afternoon in a rookie ritual, the friar-like images, like everything Tebow, going viral on the Internet. Female fans fawned over Brady Quinn, the ruggedly handsome quarterback who arrived in Denver just ahead of Tebow’s selection in the first round of the NFL draft

this spring. Kyle Orton? He slipped out a side exit almost unnoticed. Nothing new there — at the team’s headquarters in suburban Denver, the boisterous cheers from Tebowmaniacs begin the second the former Florida star steps out onto the football field to start stretching. They don’t end until he’s done meeting and greeting his fixated fans, which, during two-a-days, can be just before darkness descends upon Dove Valley. Usually drawing quite the crowd himself is Quinn, the former first-round pick of the Cleveland Browns. Orton, meanwhile, doesn’t rate a single display jersey at the satellite trailer

the Broncos team store is operating inside the parking lot at the club headquarters, where dozens of Tebow jerseys — already the top seller in the NFL — are going fast. Many days, Orton can slip past the media horde hanging on Tebow’s every word and head right into the locker room without breaking stride, nobody bothering the starting quarterback for his thoughts. This for an incumbent who is so far ahead of the others in both understanding and execution of Josh McDaniels’ intricate offense that the real intrigue has been relegated to this: Who will serve as Orton’s backup in 2010?

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Casey McGehee set a franchise record with his ninth straight hit, going 4 for 4 and leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-4 Thursday. McGehee had a solo homer, a two-run double, an RBI single and another single. His seventh-inning single off reliever D.J. Carrasco broke the team mark set by Ryan Braun in 2008. Mets 4, Rockies 0 NEW YORK (AP) — Johan Santana pitched a four-hit shutout to make a closer unnecessary, and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 4-0 after Francisco Rodriguez was arrested on a charge of assaulting his father-in-law at Citi Field. Just before the game began, the Mets suspended Rodriguez for two days without pay, a move that if not reversed would cost him $125,683 of his $11.5 million salary. Giants 8, Cubs 7 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Andrew Torres hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning to send the San Francisco Giants into a weekend showdown against San Diego on a high note following an 8-7 victory over Chicago. Pat Burrell hit a grand slam and solo home run and Pablo Sandoval also homered to snap a drought of 178 at-bats without a longball. Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 5 TORONTO (AP) — Fred Lewis’ sacrifice fly capped a four-run rally in the ninth inning and lifted Toronto to a 6-5 victory over Boston, just the Blue Jays’ third win in 12 games against the Red Sox this season.

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MLB Standings New York Tampa Bay Boston Toronto Baltimore

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AMERICAN LEAGUE Wednesday’s Games Detroit 3, Tampa Bay 2 L.A. Angels 2, Kansas City 1, 10 innings Oakland 5, Seattle 1 Baltimore 3, Cleveland 1 Boston 10, Toronto 1 N.Y. Yankees 7, Texas 6 Chicago White Sox 6, Minnesota 1 Thursday’s Games Toronto 6, Boston 5 Baltimore at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Friday’s Games Seattle (Pauley 0-4) at Cleveland (Carmona 11-9), 7:05 p.m. Baltimore (Guthrie 6-11) at Tampa Bay (J.Shields 10-10), 7:10 p.m. Boston (Beckett 3-2) at Texas (Tom.Hunter 9-1), 8:05 p.m. Detroit (Bonderman 6-7) at Chicago White Sox (Buehrle 10-9), 8:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Moseley 2-1) at Kansas City (Davies 5-7), 8:10 p.m. Oakland (G.Gonzalez 10-7) at Minnesota (Pavano 14-7), 8:10 p.m. Toronto (Rzepczynski 0-1) at L.A. Angels (Kazmir 8-9), 10:05 p.m. Saturday’s Games Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 4:10 p.m. Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m. Seattle at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m. Oakland at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m. Boston at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Toronto at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. Sunday’s Games Seattle at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m. Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 1:40 p.m. Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Oakland at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. Boston at Texas, 3:05 p.m. Toronto at L.A. Angels, 3:35 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Wednesday’s Games

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the defense last year was a disaster. So far, the Wolfpack’s only real accomplishment under O’Brien has been to win all three meetings with rival North Carolina and its coach, Butch Davis, whose hiring about a month before O’Brien in late 2006 generated a lot more buzz. Then again, the Tar Heels have won eight games and reached a bowl game the past two seasons — a fact Wolfpack fans have noticed and only increases the pressure on O’Brien. Staying healthy would certainly help. Last year, 12 players went down to season-ending injuries. Wilson was first-team all-ACC as a freshman and threw 31 touchdown passes last year to lead an offense that averaged 30 points per game. But Wilson missed spring drills while concentrating on baseball and spent the summer playing in the minors in the Colorado Rockies organization, allowing talented reserve Mike Glennon to get all the snaps in spring. O’Brien has said he expects Glennon to push to take Wilson’s starting job. He also said Wilson was rusty to start training camp and has to play better before the opener against Western Carolina on Sept. 4. “I’m physically ready, conditioning-wise and strength-wise,” Wilson said. “I’m the same weight I was when I left the last game. I’m definitely excited about it and working hard.” He has his top receiving threats in Owen Spencer (team-high 765 yards, six touchdowns) and Jarvis Williams (11

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during the first couple weeks of preseason camp. It hasn’t been lost on Grobe that the last time Wake Forest played a first-year quarterback, it led to the best season in school history and a most unlikely Orange Bowl berth. “You’ve got an inexperienced quarterback, a little bit like what we did with Riley Skinner his first year (in 2006), all he ever took the field think-

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St. Louis 6, Cincinnati 1 Atlanta 8, Houston 2, 10 innings Florida 9, Washington 5 Philadelphia 2, L.A. Dodgers 0 Colorado 6, N.Y. Mets 2 Arizona 8, Milwaukee 2 San Diego 8, Pittsburgh 5 San Francisco 5, Chicago Cubs 4 Thursday’s Games N.Y. Mets 4, Colorado 0 Milwaukee 8, Arizona 4 San Francisco 8, Chicago Cubs 7 Pittsburgh at San Diego, 6:35 p.m. Florida at Washington, 7:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Arizona (J.Saunders 1-1) at Washington (Lannan 3-5), 7:05 p.m. Florida (Jo.Johnson 10-4) at Cincinnati (Volquez 2-1), 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Hamels 7-8) at N.Y. Mets (Dickey 7-5), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Kuroda 8-10) at Atlanta (T.Hudson 13-5), 7:35 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Diamond 0-2) at St. Louis (Westbrook 0-0), 8:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Ohlendorf 1-9) at Houston (Myers 8-7), 8:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Gallardo 11-5) at Colorado (De La Rosa 4-3), 9:10 p.m. San Diego (Richard 9-5) at San Francisco (J.Sanchez 8-7), 10:15 p.m. Saturday’s Games Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 4:10 p.m. San Diego at San Francisco, 4:10 p.m. Arizona at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Houston, 7:05 p.m. Florida at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Colorado, 8:10 p.m. Sunday’s Games Florida at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. Arizona at Washington, 1:35 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Atlanta, 1:35 p.m. Pittsburgh at Houston, 2:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. Milwaukee at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. San Diego at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 8:10 p.m.

touchdowns). But the top two rushers from last season are gone and they’re running behind an offensive line that lost three starters. And yet, those issues can’t compare to what faces a defense that ranked near the bottom of the league by allowing 31 points per game. Irving’s return should help. He was the team’s top defensive player coming out of spring drills in 2009 before the accident that left him with a collapsed lung and a compound fracture in his left leg among numerous injuries. He’s moving to middle linebacker under new position coach Jon Tenuta. He will play alongside Audie Cole (teamhigh 85 tackles) and Dwayne Maddox and Terrell Manning — two players who got more snaps in Irving’s absence. “Usually I’m able to draw plays up in a notebook, give it a once over and I learn the plays that quick,” Irving said. “But with Coach Tenuta, we have an abundance of plays out of different formations, so I’ve got to sit down and really look at that and study that real good.” As for the rest of the defense, the entire starting line is gone and projected starter at cornerback Rashard Smith is already out for the season following recent knee surgery. N.C. State hopes that’s not an early indication that the secondary will remain the revolving door it was last season, when the Wolfpack started eight different combinations in 12 games. “You feel pressure every year,” O’Brien said. “It’s not any different this season than it was last season or the season before. If you don’t feel pressure as a coach to have a winning football team and get to bowl games, you’re not bleeding or breathing.”

ing was, ’Don’t throw an interception,”’ Grobe said. “We won an ACC championship with that mentality.” The team’s top four receivers return to give the new QB some familiar targets, but it’ll help even more if the Demon Deacons can get back to two hallmarks of their rise: rushing the football and playing solid defense. Wake Forest didn’t have a 100-yard rusher in any game last season — an almost incomprehensible feat for a program that led the ACC in

Sports Review FOOTBALL TV Sports Listings USA Today Top 25 Poll

The USA Today Preseason Top 25 football coaches poll, with team’s 2009 records in parentheses, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th, ranking in the final poll of the 2009 season and first-place votes received: Record Pts Final 1. Alabama (55) 14-0 1,469 1 2. Ohio State (4) 11-2 1,392 5 3. Florida 13-1 1,245 3 4. Texas 13-1 1,240 2 5. Boise State 14-0 1,215 4 6. Virginia Tech 10-3 1,052 10 7. TCU 12-1 1,051 6 8. Oklahoma 8-5 1,035 NR 9. Nebraska 10-4 1,001 14 10. Iowa 11-2 952 7 11. Oregon 10-3 940 11 12. Wisconsin 10-3 778 16 13. Miami (Fla.) 9-4 728 19 14. Penn State 11-2 508 8 15. Pittsburgh 10-3 492 15 16. LSU 9-4 476 17 17. Georgia Tech 11-3 455 13 18. North Carolina 8-5 445 NR 19. Arkansas 8-5 438 NR 20. Florida State 7-6 374 NR 21. Georgia 8-5 312 NR 22. Oregon State 8-5 263 NR 23. Auburn 8-5 260 NR 24 (tie). West Virginia 9-4 169 22 24 (tie). Utah 10-3 169 18 Others receiving votes (with 2009 records): Cincinnati (12-1) 135; Houston (10-4) 76; Brigham Young (11-2) 66; Arizona (8-5) 65; Mississippi (9-4) 48; Clemson (9-5) 44; Stanford (8-5) 41; Connecticut (8-5) 40; Notre Dame (6-6) 38; South Carolina (7-6) 38; Washington (5-7) 26; Missouri (8-5) 23; Navy (10-4) 12; Oklahoma State (9-4) 11; Boston College (8-5) 10; Michigan State (6-7) 10; Arizona State (4-8) 6; California (8-5) 6; Texas Tech (9-4) 5; South Florida (8-5) 4; Texas A&M (6-7) 3; Northwestern (8-5) 2; Temple (9-4) 2; Central Michigan (12-2) 1; Mississippi State (5-7) 1; Nevada (8-5) 1; Northern Illinois (7-6) 1; Southern Methodist (8-5) 1.

RACING Odds to Win Carfax 400 By Keith Glantz and Russell Culver DRIVER ODDS Jimmie Johnson 9-2 Denny Hamlin 6-1 Kurt Busch 8-1 Kyle Busch 8-1 Jeff Gordon 10-1 Carl Edwards 15-1 Kevin Harvick 15-1 Tony Stewart 15-1 Greg Biffle 18-1 Jeff Burton 18-1 Kasey Kahne 18-1 Juan Pablo Montoya 20-1 Clint Bowyer 22-1 Matt Kenseth 22-1 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 30-1 Jamie McMurray 30-1 Mark Martin 35-1 David Reutimann 35-1 Joey Logano 40-1 Ryan Newman 40-1

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putt — to shoot under par — just feels like that’s what I should have shot the way I played today. And that’s a good feeling.” Since when his shooting 71 a good feeling for a guy with 14 majors? When he’s coming off the worst tournament of his career, an 18-over 298 at Firestone to beat only one player in the field, raising questions that ranged from whether this would be his last PGA Tour event of the year in America to whether he belonged in the Ryder Cup. “Welcome to golf, you know?” Woods said. Phil Mickelson, closer than ever to going to No. 1 in the world, was among those who started in the afternoon and had no chance of finishing. In a summer of majors at Pebble Beach and St. Andrews, in only figures that a fog delay would happen in Wisconsin. The fog delayed the start by just over three hours. “I had never gotten up at 5:30 for a 12 o’clock tee

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heart. We’ve got some tough competition coming up. Our goal is to finish in the top three in the conference again this year.” Meanwhile inside the air conditioned gym, the Grace volleyball team earned its first win of the season, holding off North-

rushing four times in Grobe’s first five seasons. Adams, junior Brandon Pendergrass and sophomore Tommy Bohanon will be asked to give the ground game some stability while the new quarterback — whomever it may be — gets comfortable. The Demon Deacons’ defense produced a substantial list of NFL-caliber players in recent years — from Aaron Curry and Alphonso Smith to Chip Vaughn and Stanley Arnoux — and they ultimately proved impossible to replace.

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AUTO RACING Noon SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Carfax 400, at Brooklyn, Mich. 1:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, final practice for Carfax 250, at Brooklyn, Mich. 3:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, pole qualifying for Carfax 400, at Brooklyn, Mich. BOXING 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Heavyweights, Chris Arreola (28-2-0) vs. Manuel Quezada (29-5-0), at Ontario, Calif. GOLF 1 p.m. TNT — PGA of America, PGA Championship, second round, at Kohler, Wis. 3 p.m. TGC — USGA, U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, quarterfinal matches, at Charlotte, N.C. LITTLE LEAGUE 11 a.m. ESPN2 — Playoffs, Mid-Atlantic Regional Semifinal, Toms River, N.J. vs. Stony Point, N.Y., at Bristol, Conn. 5 p.m. ESPN2 — Playoffs, West Regional Semifinal, Napa, Calif. vs. Huntington Beach, Calif., at San Bernardino, Calif. 8 p.m. ESPN — Playoffs, Southeast Regional Final, Columbus, Ga. vs. Melbourne, Fla., at Warner Robins, Ga. 11 p.m. ESPN2 — Playoffs, West Regional Semifinal, Waipahu, Hawaii vs. Scottsdale, Ariz., at San Bernardino, Calif. SOCCER 2:55 p.m. ESPN — Exhibition, Bundesliga/Spanish Primera Division, Real Madrid at Bayern Munich TENNIS 1 p.m. ESPN2 — ATP, Rogers Cup, quarterfinals, at Toronto 7 p.m. ESPN2 — WTA Tour, Western & Southern Financial Group Open, quarterfinal, at Mason, Ohio Martin Truex Jr. A.J. Allmendinger Brad Keselowski David Ragan Field (All Others)

5. Jimmie Johnson, 2,882. 6. Denny Hamlin, 2,872. 7. Kyle Busch, 2,866. 8. Tony Stewart, 2,865. 9. Carl Edwards, 2,821. 10. Matt Kenseth, 2,806. 11. Greg Biffle, 2,743. 12. Mark Martin, 2,641. 13. Clint Bowyer, 2,631. 14. Ryan Newman, 2,558. 15. Jamie McMurray, 2,547. 16. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2,520. 17. Kasey Kahne, 2,508. 18. David Reutimann, 2,475. 19. Juan Pablo Montoya, 2,436. 20. Martin Truex Jr., 2,401.

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Points Leaders By The Associated Press Through Aug. 8 1. Kevin Harvick, 3,210. 2. Jeff Gordon, 3,025. 3. Jeff Burton, 2,895. 4. Kurt Busch, 2,892.

time,” said Charles Howell, who shot a 69. No one started better than Howell, who ran off four straight birdies on the back nine with a freshening breeze at his back. Hanging on proved to be the difficult part for him and so many others. The group at 69 also included Ryan Moore, the only player among the early starters to reach 5 under until dropping two shots over his last three holes into the wind. Jason Day of Australia bogeyed his last hole for a 69. With so much rain on Wednesday and in the week before the PGA, the course that looks like a links played more like a PGA Tour course with soft conditions. It was suited perfectly for Watson, one of the biggest hitters in golf. Of all his birdies, none showed off his power quite like 587-yard fifth hole, the first one on the back nine with the wind at this back. Ignoring the bunkers and water to the right, Watson hammered his drive so far — 445 yards by his calculations — that he had only a lob wedge for his second shot and an easy two-putt

birdie. “It makes it a little easier, I guess, when you do that,” Watson said of his long game. Everything feels easier these days for Watson, the southpaw from the Florida Panhandle who has been through some tough times at home. His father is battling cancer, and he had a major scare over the Christmas holidays when told that his wife — who once played professional basketball — had a tumor. It turned out to be an enlarged pituitary gland, but Watson still broke down talking about it. His goal now is to enjoy himself, from the video games at night to the golf he plays during the day, and it led to his first PGA Tour victory two months ago at the Travelers Championship. Is a major too far behind? Watson didn’t sound like the pressure would ever get to him. “Any golf tournament I have a chance to win, that’s a major,” he said. “I don’t change the way I do anything. I still hit driver as much as I can, and hopefully chip and get up-anddown and make putts.”

wood Temple 3-2 in five games. Alexis McGilberry had 30 serves and two kills in the victory for the Lady Crusaders (1-1). Hannah Welborne added eight serves and seven kills. Haley Bryant had 15 serves and made some big defensive stops for Grace, a team that was supposed to return seven seniors but only returned three. “We’ve had some play-

ers not return for unexpected reasons,” said head coach Stacey Gamble. “So, we’re very young. We’ve been focusing a lot on finishing. For this to go five games and us come out as the winners is exciting. Hopefully it’ll set the tone for the rest of the season.” The Lady Crusaders will return to the court on Saturday when they participate in the Wayne Christian Jamboree in Goldsboro.

Without them last year, Wake Forest forced only 15 turnovers, second-fewest in the ACC. “Our guys understand they have to make plays to be a good defense. Hopefully, we’ll go back to being the kind of defense that mixes things up and puts balls on the ground and picks off passes and does the kind of things that that group did for so long,” Grobe said. If they don’t, all the close games that went their way from 2006-08 could keep slipping away. Wake Forest lost five games last year by a combined

13 points, including two in overtime. “With A.C. and (Smith) ... they were just wanting to have that swag,” linebacker Matt Woodlief said. “They had one big thing — speed — and they went out and played. This defense, that’s what we’re trying to get back to. That’s what we want to be. This is probably the fastest defense I’ve seen since A.C. ... We’re going to make mistakes, but we’re going to pick each other up, and then we’re going to hit the next player in the mouth.”

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DEAR ABBY

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Dog owners ignore warnings of girl’s allergy to their pets DEAR ABBY: My 6-year-old daughter, “Meg,” has severe eczema. She’s highly allergic to a long list of things, including dogs. Recently, at a basketball court and at an outdoor restaurant, we encountered some dog owners who refused to pull their dogs back after I informed them about her allergy. Both said, “It’s a public place!” as if my daughter should not be in public. One man even argued that my child “couldn’t possibly” be allergic to his poodle. I take my children out in public often, and I never allow them to touch other people. Why can’t dog owners understand the concept? Other than avoiding public areas that are dog friendly, and pulling my daughter away whenever she’s touched by a dog, what can I do? — MOM KNOWS BEST, IRVINE, CALIF.

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will influence you now if you reconnect. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): One look at your personal papers and you will know what needs to be done. Extra money is within reach via an investment, payoff, contract, winning or debt owed. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Sign up for something that will allow you to express yourself creatively. Sitting around home will lead to an unsavory situation with someone. A partnership with someone who shares your concerns and interests will lead to greater prosperity. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A little push will enable you to meet new friends and to find ways to network, so be a participant. Mixing business with pleasure will get you closer to your goals and lead you to people who can help. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): You will always face some opposition but, right now, you will overrule the critical onlooker who wants you to fail. Stand tall and present your ideas with gusto and you will gain ground and make new friends. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): You are likely to ruin your reputation if you are bullheaded. Focus on what you must do to make life better financially, emotionally and physically. Spend less time traveling or engaging in group endeavors. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Money and personal gains should be on your mind. Present what you have to offer to the people you have known forever and you will get support and a possible partnership to help you move forward fast. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take a greater interest in what others are doing. It’s your care of the people around you and those in your past that should grab your attention now. Your insight and ability to listen will help rebuild an old friendship.

DEAR MOM: The idea that dog owners would fail to pull their animals back after being told someone was highly allergic shocks me. However, because you can’t make everyone behave responsibly, you will have to “dog proof” your daughter. At 6, she’s old enough to understand the reason she’s broken out and itching is because she came in contact with one of the things to which she is allergic. Teach her to stay out of reach and to announce loudly, “Please hold your dog back! I’m allergic!” when the situation calls for it. And if you are with her

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

and see someone with an animal approach, YOU should take the initiative and say emphatically, “My daughter is highly allergic to dogs. PLEASE keep it away from my child!” And while I’m at it, no child — or adult — should ever touch a strange dog without the owner’s permission because you never know how the animal might react. o DEAR ABBY: I work at the front desk of a construction company. My work area is located in the lobby. I’m responsible for greeting visitors, answering the phone, typing letters and other administrative tasks. The only thing separating me from the visitors is a 12-inch-high counter that surrounds my desk. Quite often, visitors must wait several minutes for the person they’re seeing to come to the lobby.

When they do, they often plant both arms on the counter, drape themselves over the top and scan every piece of paper on the surface of my desk, including what’s showing on my computer screen. They also try to converse with me while I’m trying to work and answer the phone. I find this rude, inappropriate and an invasion of my personal work space. How can I convey this to visitors without coming across as rude and jeopardizing the company’s relationship with them? Desk modifications are not an option. — BITING MY TONGUE IN UPSTATE NEW YORK DEAR BITING YOUR TONGUE: Ask your boss how sensitive the correspondence you are handling is, and explain that it is being viewed by clients who walk in. Some offices handle the problem by keeping documents face down when they are not being worked on. Also, consider tilting your computer monitor and installing a privacy screen to block the view. Because client relations is part of your job description, do not allow your annoyance at chatty clients to show. Smile and say, “I’d love to talk, but I have a ton of work I have to finish. Would you like a magazine-newspaper-water while you wait?” If that doesn’t do the trick, find out from your boss which of your tasks takes precedence.

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Pa. man’s bid to change name to NBC mutt denied

Docs discover sprouting pea in Mass. man’s lung

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A judge has denied a Pittsburgh-area man’s petition to legally change his name to Boomer the Dog. Forty-four-year-old Green Tree resident Gary Guy Mathews says he filed for the name change in June because he’s a fan of a shortlived 1980s NBC television series called “Here’s Boomer,” which featured a dog that rescued people. Common Pleas Judge Ronald Folino denied the request late Wednesday. He says it could have resulted in “confusion in the marketplace,” including in business records and public documents. He also says the name could confuse an emergency dispatcher during a crisis.

BOSTON (AP) — Doctors say they have found a pea sprouting in the lung of a 75year-old Massachusetts man. Doctors feared the worst when they studied Ron Sveden’s X-rays and spotted a small dark spot. The former teacher had worked for years smoking fish and had already had emphysema before he felt his health take a turn for the worse this summer. By the time Sveden reached the hospital, he had a collapsed left lung and pneumonia. Two biopsies came back negative for lung cancer. Feeding a scope down Sveden’s throat, Dr. Jeff Spillane scraped away at an encrusted mass and discovered a sprout. Spillane says Sveden apparently inhaled a pea that took root in his lung. Spillane removed it, and Sveden’s health has returned.

North Dakota man swallows other inmate’s glasses BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota inmate was not afraid of making a spectacle of himself when he grabbed another suspect’s glasses and started to eat them. Burleigh County Sheriff’s Maj. Les Witkowski says the 42-year-old inmate at the county detention center became frustrated Aug. 1 when he was not able to talk to the chaplain, so he swallowed both lenses and a piece of the metal frame. He had been booked on an aggravated assault charge just five hours earlier. Witkowski says the inmate was taken to a hospital emergency room but was returned to jail after doctors determined he was OK. The glasses were worth $250. Authorities are considering a criminal mischief charge against him.

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N. Korea wants to use ginseng to pay Czech debt PRAGUE (AP) -- North Korea has offered a unique way to repay nearly $10 million in Cold War-era debt - with ginseng, according to Czech officials. The Czech Finance Ministry said it has been negotiating ways for the impoverished Asian nation to pay back $9.8 million (euro7.66 million) from the late 1980s, when Czechoslovakia was part of the communist bloc. Then, Czechoslovakia delivered to its North Korean ally trams, trucks and various machines. North Korea proposed during talks in July that the Czechs forgive 95 percent of the debt, but Czech officials said that was unacceptable.

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Billy Graham Send your queries to “My Answer,” Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc., 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201

God doesn’t end all your problems Q: A friend of mine says that if we just had enough faith, then we wouldn’t have any problems in our lives. Is she right? If she is, how can I get that kind of a faith? -- Mrs. S.Z. A: Undoubtedly, many of our problems would go away if we only had enough faith -- and the reason is because then we’d have the courage to follow God’s ways instead of the ways of the world. God’s way is always right, but the ways of the world always lead to turmoil and conflict. But don’t misunderstand me. God has not promised us a trouble-free life, nor are we to expect it. In fact, Jesus warned us that if we follow Him, we can expect persecution and rejection from an unbelieving world. He declared, “In this world you will have trouble” (John 16:33). He also told His disciples, “’No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also” (John 15:20). Yes, Christians get sick; Christians lose their jobs; Christians experience heartache and conflict -- just as unbelievers do. But when problems do come, we know we are not alone, for Christ will never leave us. And that’s why we can turn to Him when problems come, and trust Him to do what is right. God can even use problems to draw us closer to Himself, and to make our faith stronger. Don’t pray for a trouble-free life but for a faithful life -- a life that puts Christ first, and follows Him no matter where He leads. Make this your goal -- and then take steps to make it a reality by walking with Christ every day through prayer, the Bible and fellowship with other believers.

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Church News Beaver Creek Baptist Church

Yard sale, hot dog sale and car wash will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday at LifeLine Ministry, 3128 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Sanford. This effort is to support the missionaries heading to the Ukraine next month. There will be no Single Adult Ministry today. The church is located at 2280 Nicholson Road in Cameron.

Brickcity Community Church

Services will be held at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Spring Lane Cinemas. The topic will be “Seven Things You Need to Know.”

Buffalo Presbyterian Church

The Rev. Paul J. Shields will present the sermon, “Together We Fall. Divided We Stand,” at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. The church is located at 1333 Carthage St. in Sanford.

Center United Methodist Church

The United Methodist Women will meet at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by worship service at 11 a.m. Leadership training at 3 p.m. at St. Luke UMC. The church is located at 4141 S. Plank Road in Sanford.

Christ Church of Deliverance

Homecoming service will be observed at 11 a.m. Sunday with Pastor Marva J. Edwards of Deliverance Tabernacle of Truth in Greensboro speaking. Revival services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday with the Rev. Richard Carnegie Sr. of Love, Faith & Power Outreach in Durham speaking. The church is located at 2233 Lower Moncure Road in Sanford.

Christian Faith Ministries

A plate sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday at the church. Plates are $8 and will consist of chicken or fish, mac and cheese, potato salad, baked beans, string beans, cabbage, honeybun cake, chocolate brownies, drinks. Delivery available for three or more plates. The church is located at 3110 Cameron Drive in Sanford.

Church of Many Colors

Pastor Cynthia Wiliams will speak at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. the church is located at 2320 Pilson Road in Lemon Springs.

Deliverance Church of Christ

Disciples of Christ The Deliverance Angels Choir will hold their 4th choir anniversary service at

3 p.m. Sunday with several area choirs and praise dance teams participating. The church is located at 17935 Hwy. 64 West in Siler City.

East Sanford Baptist Church The Rev. Robbie Gibson will speak at the 11 a.m. worship service. “Songs & Stories,” an evening of singing and sharing testimonies, will be held at the 6 p.m. worship service. The men’s fellowship breakfast will be held at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday at Mrs. Wenger’s Restaurant. Bible study and prayer meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday and the children’s choir practice for grades 1-6 will be held at 5 p.m. The church is located at 300 North Ave. in Sanford.

Emmanuel Glorious Church of God

Bible study and prayer meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 218 Simmons St. in Sanford.

Grace Chapel Church Dr. Holland will speak at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. The church is located at 2605 Jefferson Davis Hwy. in Sanford.

Greater Zion Holy Temple The pastor’s appreciation service for Elder Joseph L. Barnes will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Stevens Foundation Center, 1576 Kelly Drive, Sanford. The theme will be “Man of God Walking in the Favor of God.”

Green Grove AME Zion Church The gospel choir will celebrate their 44th choir anniversary at 6 p.m. Sunday with different groups participating. The church is located at 2810 County Line Road in Cameron.

The Voices of Truth will celebrate their 20th singing anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday at the church. The church is located at 332 North Ave. in Sanford.

The Rev. Benton’s message will be “Prince of Peace?” at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service.

Fair Promise AME Zion Church

Hillmon Grove Baptist Church

The annual “100 Women in White” service will be held at 7 p.m. today with the Rev. Yyonette J. Rhodes and choir of Johnsonville AME Zion Church rendering the service. The Young Adult Missionary Society will sponsor the service.

A Planning meeting for a Harold Phipps benefit barbecue plate sale will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the church office. CARE Team”R” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the church office with Wylene Keily and Phyllis Marks. Prayer and Bible study at 7 p.m. by Pastor Shannon Arnold and choir practice at 8 p.m. The Baptist Men will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the church fellowship hall. The Library Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the church library.

Faith Hope Deliverance Christian Center The church will hold its monthly Potter’s session at 9:30 a.m. Saturday for the men and at 11 a.m. for the women. A pre-anniversary service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday with Bishop William Powell of New Church of Deliverance will be the guest speaker. The church is located at 646 Oakwood Ave. in Sanford.

First Calvary Baptist Church The Combined Usher Ministry will celebrate its 2nd anniversary at 4 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Michael McLeod of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church as guest speaker. All ushers are invited to attend. The church is located at 240 Fields Drive in Sanford.

First Presbyterian Church Dr. Stuart Wilson will lead the worship at the 9 a.m. contemporary service and the 11 a.m. traditional service. The church is located at 203 Hawkins Ave. in Sanford.

Friendly Baptist Church A fellowship meeting will be held at 7 p.m. today with the Simpson Family performing. The church is located at 51 Arthur Maddox Road in Sanford.

Gulf Presbyterian Church

Hood Chapel AME Zion Church The 126th church anniversary will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Charles McKnight delivering the message. Dinner will be served. Revival services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday with the Rev. Corey Little of Evans Metropolitan AME Zion Church in Fayetteville rendering the services.

House of Jacob Church Pastor William Gorham Jr. of Abundant Life Ministries will be the guest speaker at 11 a.m. Sunday at the church. The church is located at 123 Gulf St. in Sanford.

Johnsonville AME Zion Church Family and friends day will be observed at 11 a.m. Sunday followed by a dinner. Revival services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday with Pastor Charles Cameron of Covenant Christian Church in Southern Pines rendering the services.

Jonesboro Chapel AME Zion Church Family and friends day will be observed at 3 p.m. Sunday with Pastor Toddy Brook and his church choir rendering the service. The church is located at 2627 Fayetteville St. in Sanford.

Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church Family and friends day will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday at the church. Revival services will begin at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor George Dark of Mt. Calvary Church speaking. Revival service will continue at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday with Pastor Eugene Staten of Taylor’s Chapel as the speaker.

Mt. Carmel Pentecostal Holiness Assembly A building fund program for the Rainbow Tea will be held at 7 p.m. today with Elder Dedrick Howard as the speaker. A car wash will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. A buffet prayer breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. to benefit the building fund. The church is located at 744 Minter School Road in Sanford.

Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church The Missionary Department will celebrate their annual missionary march and candlelight service at 6:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. John McKoy and choir of Spring Lake Memorial Missionary Baptist Church rendering the service. Everyone is encouraged to wear white. The church is located at 18318 Hwy. 24/27 West in Cameron.

Mt. Sinai United Holy Church Family and friends day will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday with a musical program. The church is located at 1021 Washington Ave. in Sanford.

New Hope AME Zion Church Homecoming will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Joseph Marsh speaking. Revival services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday with the Rev. Barry Palmer of Tempting Congregational Church as the speaker. The church is located at 541 S. Plank Road in Sanford.

New Life Praise Church (SBC) Pastor Josh Dickinson will continue with his series of messages from the gospel of John at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and evening worship service begins at 6 p.m. Adult Bible study will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The church is located at 2398 Wicker St. in Sanford.

Pilgrims’ Rest Church, Inc. Health Fair 2010, “Healthy Nutrition - How to Prevent Strokes - Men’s Health and

Wellness,” will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday at the church. The church is located at 181 Murchison Road in Olivia.

Sanford District of the AME Zion Church

Bishop Samuel Thomas and congregation will render the service at 7 p.m. today at the church. The church is located at 207 McIver St. in Sanford.

The Sanford District Sons of Varick Society will hold their annual program at 4 p.m. Saturday at Love Grove AME Zion Church in West End. The “Unsung Heroes” of the District will be recognized and a skit entitled “What’s a Woman to do?” will be performed by the Ladies of Hood Chapel AME Zion Church.

St. Joseph’s Anglican Church

Solid Rock Community Church

ABP Scott Mclaughlin speak at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at the church. Food will follow. The church is located at 1576 Kelly Drive in Sanford.

Pastor Craig Dodson will speak on “Will You Be Ready?” at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Adult Bible study and youth classes at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Evening worship services from 6 to 7 p.m. with the message “Walking by the Spirit.” Nursery and children’s church provided. Transportation available, call 919-777-6579. The church is located at 989 White Hill Road in Sanford.

Prevailing Life Ministries

St. Mark United Church of God Homecoming will be held aat 11:30 a.m. Sunnday with Elder Malcolm Curry speaking. Elder Steve Chesney will speak at the 4 p.m. service at the church. Revival services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday with the Rev. C.E. Willie of Raleigh as the speaker. The church is located at 511 Church St. in Sanford.

Star of Hope Original Freewill Baptist Church Celebrating 100 years with a revival service at 7:30 p.m. today with Dr. Alice Hooker of Works for Christ Christian Center as the speaker. The church is located at 2834 Dalrymple St. in Sanford.

St. Peter’s Church Sister Kathy Lockamy Elliott will preach her initial message at 4 p.m. Sunday at the church. The church is located at 2243 Pilson Road in Lemon Springs.

Tempting Congregational Church The Junior Usher meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Please be present and on time.

Trinity Lutheran Church St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church Services will be held at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday conducted by the Rev. Mary Curtis. Nursery is provided during the second service. Coffee hour will follow the second service in the Lower Parish Hall. The church is located at 312 N. Steele St. in Sanford.

Sandy Branch Baptist Church The 138th homecoming will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Sunday with former pastor, Rev. David Martin, delivering the message. Special music will be provided by David and Jean Martin and the adult choir. A memorial service to remember members who have passed will also be held. A covered dish lunch will follow the service. The church is located at 715 Sandy Branch Church Road in Bear Creek.

Sanford Aglow Lighthouse Curt and Mo Weathers of Weathering the Storms Ministries will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center.

Sanford Community Church Dr. David Smith of Hillsborough will speak at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at the church. The church is located at 5700 Peach Orchard Road in Sanford.

Women of the ELCA meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. The twelfth Sunday after Pentecost worship will be ministered by the Rev. Timothy Martin at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion served at both services. Coffee Hour will follow the second service. Gamblers Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m. today. The church is located at 525 Carthage St. in Sanford.

Walk By Faith Christian Center, Inc. The 7th year church anniversary in conjunction with family and friends day will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Sunday followed by early lunch. The speaker for the service will be Minister James A. Prince Jr. of Messiah Center in Portsmouth, Va. The church is located at 232 Carter St. in Cameron. The Herald runs brief items about upcoming church events (not regular church services) on the religion page in each Friday’s edition. Deadline for submitting news is 5 p.m. Wednesday. Items are run one time as a free service and will be published on the Friday closest to the event. Church news will not be taken over the phone. It can be faxed to (919) 708-9001 or emailed to edwardsk@sanfordherald.com. The Herald is not responsible for items with incomplete information, which miss the deadline or cannot be read.

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